On May 18th, we congratulate our graduating seniors, Paolo and Laura. next fall, Paolo will attend UMass, Amherst; Laura will attend Framingham State. Best of luck to you both from all of us at St. James. We also recognize our 2013-2014 church school teachers–many thanks to Renni, Linda, Elizabeth, and substitute Ethan.

Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 7 Alderman Katjana Ballantyne invite you to attend a neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, May 21, at the West Somerville Neighborhood School at 177 Powderhouse Blvd. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss neighborhood and citywide issues. The agenda includes the data behind the City’s new trash barrels, public safety data …

St. James parishioner and In Good Company member Renni Boy will appear in the premiere performance of The Golden Door May 16th and 17th. Written by award-winning playwright Joyce Van Dyke, The Golden Door is set in an Armenian grocery store in a transitional Boston neighborhood. Ani, the third-generation Armenian-American owner, runs the failing store …

Thanks to all who contributed to the procurement, delivery, and installation of our new sign. We are now a much more obvious presence in Teele Square. Looks great, everyone!