In some sections of the church it is hard to hear everything. Can that be adjusted?
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The answer is yes, is can be adjusted and we will be doing so over the next month or two. One of … Read More
Author: Dan Bacon
The choir and music were great at the dedication. Who are all the musicians and choir members? Are they all from St. James?
Thank you for your nice compliment. St. James is blessed with a pool of many dedicated and accomplished vocalists and musicians. When we were in our old church the number … Read More
In the new church are we going to have something that tells us the song numbers?
Song boards are in the process of being designed. We know we want two of them and depending upon the final size etc. we have two locations in mind. Meanwhile, … Read More
Are we making an effort to individually contact those who are not pledging to the capital campaigns?
There are many meetings and conversations when we struggle with this question. What is the right amount of contact versus when does it become badgering and pestering? For those who … Read More
Were we over-crowded in the old church or was the decision based upon future projections. “If we build it they will come.”
At almost every Sunday during the 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM, and the 6:00 PM masses the Narthex had anywhere from 10 to 40 chairs being used by our parishioners due … Read More
Most homeowners require 20-30 years to pay off their loan, why is it different for our church?
We are in a very similar situation as most homeowners in that starting in January 2020 we will have a mortgage with a set payment schedule. It is set up … Read More
Shouldn’t future members be responsible for helping pay off the loan as well as current members?
The implications of that question are a bit more far-reaching than what might appear. On the surface the answer is: that as new parishioners join our congregation we do have … Read More
During the weekend Masses will the chapel be available for quiet reflection time?
It is certainly proper and desirous that all who about to enter into the sacred mysteries prepare themselves for such an experience by centering themselves upon the Lord. During the … Read More
Tabernacle
Q: To utilize our old tabernacle could we have it in the adoration chapel? A. We believe we will be able to use most of the current tabernacle in our new … Read More
Children’s Ministries
Music, Education, Fun & Games – all pointing these precious ones to the Love of Jesus Christ! So many activities for children – From infants to Pre-K to 5th Grade! We … Read More