Faith Enrichment 11/20/20

St. James the Greater

November 20, 2020

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Christ the King Sunday celebrates the full authority of Christ as King and Lord of the universe. Officially called "The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King," it is celebrated on the final Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Sunday before Advent. In 2019, the feast falls on November 24th.

by Prayerist

(A Prayer-Hymn) To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King

To Jesus Christ our Sovereign King

who is the world's salvation,

All praise and homage do we bring

and thanks and adoration

Your reign extend O King benign,

to every land and nation;

For in your kingdom Lord divine

Alone do we find salvation

To you and to your Church, great King

We pledge our heart's oblation;

Until before your throne we sing

In endless jubilation

Christ Jesus, Victor!

Christ Jesus, Ruler!

Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer

Msgr. Martin Hellriegal, 1941

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Gospel Reading and Reflection for Kids - November 26, 2017 - Matthew 25:31-46

The kingdom, already present and growing in our midst, engages us at every level of our being and reminds us of the principle of discernment which Pope Paul VI applied to true development: it must be directed to 'all men and the whole man'.

– Pope Francis, Evangelii gaudium, 181

Music - Hunger by David and Nicole Binion

It's No Secret What God Can Do - Johnny Cash

Humble and Kind - Tim McGraw

What is Caring?

New Seating Program Coming Nov. 28/29

St. James will be trying a new program, Church Reserve, that allows you to sign up for mass and select your seat. This will automatically social distance everyone.

The sign-up will still be on the website with the same picture as before (see the left).

Click on the "Reserve your seat here"
Choose the mass you want to attend
Complete your name, email, phone, and how many seats your want to reserve
Click Save
Select your seats
Click Reserve
You'll receive a confirmation email

If you will not be attending the mass after you've signed up, please go to the website to select "Will Not Be Attending". This will send an email to Christine Warloski, Kelly Beaudrie or Anne Henriksen to remove your reserved seats and free them up for other guests.

Jesus is the center of creation; and so the attitude demanded of us as true believers is that of recognizing and accepting in our lives the centrality of Jesus Christ, in our thoughts, in our words and in our works.

– Homily of Pope Francis, Solemnity of Christ the King, November 24, 2013

Mid-Week Chat with Father Tom

The kingdoms of this world at times are sustained by arrogance, rivalries and oppression; the reign of Christ is a 'kingdom of justice, love and peace.' For a Christian, speaking of power and strength means referring to the power of the Cross, and the strength of Jesus' love: a love which remains steadfast and complete, even when faced with rejection, and it is shown as the fulfillment of a life expended in the total surrender of oneself for the benefit of humanity.

– Angelus Address of Pope Francis, Solemnity of Christ the King, November 22, 2015

The Corporal Works of Mercy - What Can I Do?

Works of Mercy Prayer Service

Many saints experienced a crisis of faith at some point during their lives. Rather than shy away from the pain, they embraced it. This stage is the one you probably find yourself in now. Can you find your way through this pain to a rebirth of faith? Many before you have succeeded in this. We can draw inspiration from reviewing how other saints managed to reawaken their spirits. Read on

Pope Francis’s prophetic new encyclical speaks directly into the lives of men and women today! This greatly welcomed encyclical is a beautiful reflection on humanity’s path forward to a deeply desired and sought-after peace. Pope Francis addresses his renewed call to universal fraternity “to all people of good will, regardless of their religious convictions.”