Saint James Parish Mission Statement

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1 Saint James Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 306 Saint James Lane New Alexandria, PA The Reverend Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L.,VG, Pastor Rectory & Office: (724) Social Hall: (724) Education Center & Fax: (724) Website: Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 4:00 PM Second Sunday of Advent - 9, 2018 Mass Schedules Saturday Vigil at 4:30 PM Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM Daily Mass: Monday Friday at 8:00 AM Holy Day: Vigil at 7:00 PM & Day at 8:00 AM Sacraments Marriage: Six Month Notification is Required Baptism: By Appointment Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 4:00 PM or By Appointment Saint James Parish Mission Statement We, the parish family of Saint James Church, New Alexandria, consis ng of diverse, dedicated hard working people, hold firm the tradi ons and beliefs of our Catholic faith. Our Mission is to keep this faith alive and growing through the love of the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and the Word of God. Responding to our Bap smal call we are devoted to fostering spiritual forma on, strengthening Chris an values, evangelizing and caring for all. As we travel on our Journey of a Life me, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we help the community strive to seek the Kingdom of God.

2 Second Sunday Fourth of Advent Sunday, Sunday of Lent 9, 2018 God has commanded that every March 6, 2016 lofty mountain be made low. ~ Baruch 5:7 ~ Whoever is in Christ is a new creation; Liturgical the old things Services have passed of The away; Week behold, new things have come 2 Corinthians 8, Second 5:17 Sunday of Advent 8:00 am Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary For the People 4:30 pm Mary Ragan Liturgical (Joseph Ragan and Services Family) Sunday, 9, Second Sunday of Advent of The Week 9:30 am For the People Monday, March 5, Vigil: 10, Advent Fourth Weekday Sunday of Lent 8:00 4:30 am pm Tom Piwinsky Nalevanko, Family Jr. (Stella Sheffler & Family) Sunday, (DeLuca March 6, Family) Fourth Sunday of Lent Tuesday, 9:30 am For the People 11, Advent Weekday Monday, 8:00 am Birthday March 7, Remembrance Saints Perpetua for Mary and Felicity Murphy 7:00 pm (Paula Andrew Harr) Nalevanko (Family) Wednesday, Tuesday, March 8, Lenten 12, Our Weekday Lady of Guadalupe 7:00 8:00 pm am One Emily Year Morelli Remembrance for Anna (Son, Marie Bernie DeMary & Ruth Ann Morelli) Wednesday, (Joanne March 9, Havrilla) Lenten Weekday 7:00 7:00 pm pm Penance Renewed Service Health: Kathy McNaughton Thursday, (Jerry 13, & Anna St. Lucy, Marie Virgin Suman) & Martyr Thursday, 8:00 am Mary March Lupyan 10, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am (Barbara John Wagner Carney (Family) & Family) Friday, Friday, March 11, 14, Lenten St. John Weekday of the Cross 8:00 am Priest Special & Intention Doctor of for the Lori Church L. Bird 8:00 am Victor (Joe Lasitis & JoAnn Ragan) 7:00 pm (Bernard STATIONS & Ruth OF THE Ann Morelli) CROSS March 12, 15, Lenten Third Weekday Sunday of Advent 4:30 9:00 pm am Julius DCCW Benko Mass (Marty, March 12, Dorothy Vigil: & Fifth Paul Strosko) Sunday of Lent Sunday, 4:30 pm For the People 16, Third Sunday of Advent Sunday, 9:30 am For March the People 13, Fifth Sunday of Lent 9:30 am Julio & Rosa Malavez Ministers (Joe & of Rose the Mary Week Kuznicki) (Daylight Savings Time Begins) Altar Servers: Sat. 4:30 p.m. Peggy & Emma Slezak Sun. 9:30 a.m. Ministers Cierra & Deana for the Henderson Week ALTAR SERVERS: Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers 7:00 pm Ray & Anna Marie Mowery Sat. 4:30 p.m. Jane Strittmatter 4:30 pm Jessica Marion Palko Cowan, & Mark Barbara Suman Volek 9:30 am Dave McNaughton Karen Bennett & Ray Mowery Sun. LECTORS 9:30 a.m. & EXTRAORDINARY Bill Mauck MINISTERS: 4:30 pm Dottie Ruth Bacher Ann Morelli, Vicki Mauck Mary Bartolini, Mike Nancy Stango, McNaughton Nicole Wells Communion 9:30 am to the Mary Sick: Kay Lynda Rosborough Aldridge Barb Volek, Maryanne Moyer, Ruth Ann Morelli Collection COLLECTION Stewards STEWARDS: - 16, Judy Cramer Helen Ellis, Maryanne Moyer, Vicki Ruth Mauck, Ann Morelli Joe Ahearn THE SANCTUARY LAMP The Sanctuary Lamp acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ in the tabernacle is burning during the month of 2018: From Our Pastor In Memory of: Ang The & Reverend Paul Benko Monsignor Requested by: Marty, Dorothy & Paul Strosko Larry J. Kulick, JCL From Our Pastor: The Reverend Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, JCL, V.G. AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God s salvation. And we find Saint Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert, Saint John the Baptist in the Gospel tells us that the beginning of the salvation of God is at hand. Let us continue our Advent journey with this spirit of hope. Sacrament of Penance The Sacrament of Penance is a special way in which we prepare ourselves this Advent season to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord. It is important that we take advantage of the opportunities that are offered at this time of the year. Receive this special grace of this Sacrament and let us open our hearts to receive Christ. Regional Advent Penance Services There will be several priests to hear your confessions, please plan to attend on one of these dates: Monday, 10 th 7:00 p.m. Saint John the Evangelist Church, Latrobe Wednesday, 12th 7:00 p.m. Saint James Church, New Alexandria Tuesday, 18 th 7:00 p.m. Saint Rose Church, Latrobe

3 SAINT JAMES CHURCH EVANGELIZATION CORNER By: William D Angelo Formation Director (724) MASS ATTENDANCE: We count everyone because everyone counts. Weekend of 1, 2018 & 2, :30 p.m :30 a.m Total Religious Education & Youth Ministry The Religious Education & Youth Ministry programs will meet next Wednesday, 12, 2018 in the Education Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather please remember to check our web page at for updates. Choir Practice There will be Choir Practice on Tuesday, 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. We will begin preparations for the remainder of Advent and Christmas. We always welcome any new members that would like to join us! STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection Report 1, 2018 & 2, 2018 Adult Envelopes: $3, Loose Offering: $ Fuel & Maintenance: $ Candles: $ Window Candles: $ All Saints: $ Christmas: $ Oplaki: $ Advent: $ Christmas Flowers: $ Catholic Accent: $ 5.00 Thanksgiving: $ Memorial Donation: $ Diocesan Poverty: $ Retired Religious: $ Children Services: $ Total: $5, Adults - 38% out of 242 who choose to use Regular Sunday envelopes. STEWARDSHIP REPORT 1, 2018 & 2, 2018 Income Budget Difference $5, $3, $ + 1, Advent - Around the World with Saints of the Week The true meaning of Advent and Christmas brings the opportunity to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, to show kindness to others, to give to those in need, and to share time and memories with family and friends. A great way to enjoy the Advent season is to learn about how countries around the world have unique customs and celebrations for the Advent season. Fiesta de la Guadalupana - Wednesday, 12, Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe This Mexican tradition has also been adopted by many people from Central and South America living in the United States. This is one of the most popular religious feasts among Hispanics in the United States. Many parishes throughout the country celebrate this feast day by doing reenactments of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego, praying a morning rosary dedicated to her, and bringing her the traditional Mañanitas with mariachi bands singing songs to praise her. Our Lady of Guadalupe is also considered the patroness of the unborn. Pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tuesday that she may help us in bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. Feast of Saint Lucy (Lucia) - Thursday, 13, 2018 Lucy s name means light. In Italy, children leave bowls of milk and carrots to attract the hungry donkey she travels on and make sure she stops by their house and leaves presents for them. In Sweden, Scandinavia and Croatia the feast day is called Luciadagen. The oldest girl in the family wears a white dress, a red sash as a sign of martyrdom, and a wreath crown with lighted white candles. Other girls also dressed as Lucy walk in procession singing traditional songs and carrying rolls and cookies that later on are shared with all those present. Saint Lucy, who we celebrate on Wednesday, is the patron saint of the blind. Saint John of the Cross, Friday, 14, 2018 Saint John of the Cross was known for his deep spirituality and compassion. Saint John of the Cross was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, a Roman Catholic saint, a Carmelite friar and a priest, who was born at Fontiveros, Old Castile. Saint John of the Cross is known for his writings. Both his poetry and his studies on the growth of the soul are considered the summit of mystical Spanish literature and one of the peaks of all Spanish literature. He was canonized as a saint in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII. He is one of the thirty-six Doctors of the Church. Reference: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

4 SAINT JAMES NEWS Sympathy We commend to your prayers the soul of our parishioner Mary Lupyan who passed away and was buried from our Parish on Wednesday, 5, May God receive her soul into His everlasting Kingdom and grant comfort and peace to her family and friends. Christmas Flower Offering In Memory and Honor of our Loved Ones This weekend is our Christmas flower collection and will allow us to help defray the cost of our Christmas flowers and decorations. It also gives families a chance to remember their loved ones in a special way by having our Church decorated so beautifully for Christmas. Please remember to mark the envelope with your intentions, which will be printed in a special Christmas Flower bulletin insert. If you do not receive offertory envelopes you may use a white envelope with your name, intentions and offering. Thank you Calendars The 2019 Calendars are available in the back of the church. Every home in the parish should have one of these Catholic Calendars with valuable reference information on the last pages announcing Holy Days of Obligation for They contain beautiful artwork and scripture readings for each month. We extend a sincere thank you to P. David Newhouse Funeral Home and Qwik Stop Mini Mart for providing these calendars to us for so many years, we are extremely grateful for their kindness. Oplaki - Christmas Wafer Bread of Unifying Love The holy wafers are shared with all present, each breaking a piece from the other at the Christmas Vigil meal, wishing health, happiness, and good fortune, and after this life an eternal crown in Heaven. The Oplaki are now available for you to take on the table at the entrance of the church. There are four wafers in each Nativity envelope (3 white - 1 pink). A basket is available for your donation for the Oplaki. Glory to God in the highest Peace to all God s people on earth Christmas Party Saint James Social Hall 15, 2018 Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Please contact the Parish Office or complete your reservation form and place in the box in the entrance of the church to attend the Christmas Party by Monday, 10, We hope you are able to join your parish family for this special evening! Additional reservation forms are available in the back of the church. Rosary Altar News Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Marian Prayers Our Rosary Altar Society will sponsor our monthly devotions and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Marian Prayers on Monday, 10, 2018 from 1:30-3:15 p.m. in the Church. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed and all four mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed. There will then be a period of quiet time for private prayer and Adoration. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3:00 p.m. with closing of our afternoon with Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 3:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us in this time of prayer as we pray for the intentions of the Church, our world and country along with your own private intentions. Outreach Ministry Christmas Dove Wreath Thank you to everyone who purchased Christmas gifts from our Dove Wreath for the children and families for Catholic Charities. It is with your kindness that you will have made a difference in their lives this Christmas season. Your generosity is very much appreciated! Thanksgiving Food Donations On behalf of the parish, Monsignor Larry and Outreach Ministry would like to thank all those who donated items to our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and helping those who are in need this time of year. We can only do this with your generosity and support. It is so greatly appreciated. Christmas Window Memorial Candles Thank you to everyone who participated in our Advent/Christmas memorial window candle opportunity. These candles will help to enhance our Church environment for the Advent and Christmas Season.

5 NEWS IN THE DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG The Bethlehem Project The Bethlehem Project, a ministry of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral (BSC), will hold a Home for the Holidays Raffle on Sunday, 16, The Bethlehem Project helps those facing homelessness in Central Westmoreland County. Two types of tickets are available: a Sports and Leisure raffle ticket with a chance to win Penguins Tickets, Steeler Tickets or a wine and liquor basket; and a Basket Raffle ticket with a chance to win one of many prizes. A $10.00 donation is suggested. For tickets or more information on the raffle or Bethlehem Project contact Katie Zuzik, at BSC at ext. 11 or kzuzik@dioceseofgreensburgh.org Children and Family Services Appeal Collection As you are aware, every year the second collection at all Christmas Masses has been for those people living within our own Diocese who are less fortunate. This collection is titled the Children and Family Services Appeal. On the coming Christmas Feast, which reminds us of the gift of God's own Son, Jesus Christ given to each of us without question of our merit or eligibility, We ask you to support the Children and Family Services Appeal and make your contribution toward changing the future of an individual, a family or a child through the good work of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg. Parish Secretary Position Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg is accepting applications for the full-time position of Parish Secretary. Qualifications: Proficiency with MS Office 365; ability to learn other software for parish database and fiscal management; ability to work in a team environment; excellent communication, prioritization and organizational skills. Submit resume to: Our Lady of Grace Church, 1011 Mount Pleasant Road, Greensburg, PA ATTN: Business Manager. Deadline: 31, 2018 Announcing the Missionary Childhood Association National Christmas Artwork Contest Twenty-two winners will be selected in this competition; their artwork will be displayed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. during Advent and Christmas Two grand-prize winners will also be chosen, and their artwork will appear as the official Christmas card of the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Father Andrew Small, OMI. National contest winners will be notified in late spring 2019 and announced to Catholic media in fall 2019; all winners receive a commemorative plaque. This contest is open to young Catholics in grades K-8. Entries must be postmarked or received by January 31, Winners from last year's ( ) contest may not enter this year s competition. There are three ways to submit artwork: Mail* entry to your (Arch) Diocesan Office of the Missionary Childhood Association [your local mission office]. To look up the address of your (Arch) Diocesan Mission Office, please visit: Mail* your entry to the National Office of the Missionary Childhood Association, Attn: MCA Artwork Contest,70West 36th Street, 8th Floor, York, NY *All entries submitted through the mail must be accompanied by a completed entry form. The form should be attached to the artwork with tape or glue stick. Please do not staple the form to the artwork. Please note: artwork cannot be returned. Artwork that does not conform to the guidelines will be disqualified. Please, no vertical designs. 46th Annual March For Life January 18, 2019 The March for Life Rally will take place at 12:00 p.m. at 12th Street on the National Mall, in between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive. Following the Rally, the March will begin on Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets at approximately 1:00 p.m. Join the largest pro-life rally ever. This rally ensures that our legislators know that we have concerns for the unborn, elderly and disabled people, and that we want legislation that protects them all. The tide is turning, be part of the wave!