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 The Epiphany of the Lord - January 7, 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 The Epiphany Fourth of the Lord Sunday, Sunday January of Lent 7, 2018 March 6, 2016 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. ~ Psalm 72:11 ~ Whoever is in Christ is a new creation; the old things have passed away; Liturgical behold, Services new things of have The come Week Saturday, January 2 Corinthians 6, Solemnity 5:17 of the Epiphany of the Lord 4:30 pm John Yurack (Ray & Anna Marie Mowery) Sunday, Liturgical January 7, Solemnity Services of the Epiphany of the Lord 9:30 am For the of People The Week Saturday, 7:00 pm Epiphany March 5, Festival Vigil: Fourth of Lessons Sunday & Carols of Lent Monday, 4:30 pm January Piwinsky 8, Family The Baptism (Stella Sheffler of the Lord & Family) Sunday, 8:00 am John March Wagner 6, Fourth (Family) Sunday of Lent Tuesday, 9:30 am January For the People 9, 1st Weekday in Ord. Time Monday, 8:00 am Mark March Mazzoni 7, Saints Perpetua and Felicity 7:00 pm (Bill Andrew & Candy Nalevanko Kenney) (Family) Wednesday, Tuesday, January March 8, 10, Lenten Weekday Weekday 7:00 8:00 pm am John Emily Gonda Morelli (Helen(Son, D. Yagesh) Bernie & Ruth Ann Morelli) Thursday, Wednesday, January March 9, 11, Lenten Weekday Weekday 7:00 8:00 pm am Elizabeth Renewed Yantos Health: Kathy McNaughton (Fran(Jerry & Nance & Anna Disciascio) Marie Suman) Friday, Thursday, January March 10, 12, Lenten Weekday Weekday 8:00 am Joan John Ebert Wagner (Family) Friday, (Sam, March Mary 11, Lenten & Brett Weekday Stoner) Saturday, 8:00 am January Special Intention 13, 2nd for Sunday Lori L. in Bird Ord. Time 4:30 pm Steve &(Joe Edith & JoAnn Strosko Ragan) 7:00 pm (Marty, STATIONS Dorothy OF & THE Paul CROSS Strosko) Sunday, Saturday, January March 12, 14, Lenten 2nd Sunday Weekday in Ord. Time 9:30 9:00 am For DCCW the People Mass Saturday, March 12, Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Lent 4:30 pm Ministers For the People of the Week Sunday, March 13, Fifth Sunday of Lent Altar 9:30 am Servers: Julio & Rosa Malavez (Joe & Rose Mary Kuznicki) Sat: 4:30 p.m. Peggy (Daylight & Emma Savings Slezak Time Begins) Sun: 9:30 a.m. Dave McNaughton & Ray Mowery Lectors Ministers & Eucharistic for the Week Ministers Sat: ALTAR 4:30 SERVERS: p.m. Marion Cowan 7:00 pm Ray & Mary Anna Bartolini, Marie Mowery Karen Bennett, Betsy Ahearn 4:30 pm Jessica Palko & Mark Suman Sun: 9:30 9:30 am a.m. Dave Bill McNaughton Mauck & Ray Mowery LECTORS & EXTRAORDINARY Fran Disciascio, MINISTERS: Mike Stango 4:30 pm Dottie Bacher Chuck McNaughton Mary Bartolini, Mike Stango, Nicole Wells Communion 9:30 am to the Mary Sick: Kay Chuck Rosborough & Nancy McNaughton Collection Stewards Barb Volek, - January Maryanne 14, 2018 Moyer, - Joe Ruth Ahearn, Ann Morelli COLLECTION STEWARDS: Bernie Merenda, Helen Ellis Helen Ellis, Maryanne Moyer, Ruth Ann Morelli THE SANCTUARY LAMP The Sanctuary Lamp acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ in the tabernacle is burning during the month of January 2018: From Our Pastor Special Intention for: The Reverend Justin & Nicole Wells Monsignor Requested Larry by: Mark J. Kulick, & Laura JCL Nalevanko From Our Pastor: The Reverend Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, JCL, V.G. GOD S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God s fidelity to them, all people shall become God s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God s promise to Israel. Epiphany January 7, 2018 Like many of the most ancient Christian feasts, Epiphany was first celebrated in the East, where it has been held from the beginning almost universally on January 6. Today, among both Eastern Catholics and Eastern Orthodox, the feast is known as Theophany - the revelation of God to man. Epiphany originally celebrated four different events, in the following order of importance: the Baptism of Christ; Christ s first miracle, the changing of water into wine at the wedding in Cana; the Nativity of Christ; and the visitation of the Wise Men or Magi. Each of these is a revelation of God to humanity: At Christ s Baptism, the Holy Spirit descends and the voice of God the Father is heard, declaring that Jesus is His Son; at the wedding in Cana, the miracle reveals Christ s divinity; at the Nativity, the angels bear witness to Christ, and the shepherds, representing the people of Israel, bow down before Him; and at the visitation of the Magi, Christ s divinity is revealed to the Gentiles - the other nations of the earth. Reference: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

3 SAINT JAMES CHURCH EVANGELIZATION CORNER By: William D Angelo Formation Director (724) MASS ATTENDANCE: We count everyone because everyone counts. Weekend of December 30, 2017 & December 31, :30 p.m :30 a.m Total Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - January 1, :30 a.m Epiphany Festival of Lessons and Carols Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Lessons and Carols have long been celebrated around the world as a time to reflect, pray and sing. Our evening acts as the beginning of our closing to the Christmas season with readings and music that have resounded since the beginning of Advent. There will be time to reflect as we listen to the readings we heard at our liturgies. There will be time to rejoice and lift our voices together as we sing our beloved carols. Please join us! Sympathy We commend to your prayers the soul of our parishioner Mr. Ron Yantos, husband of Sandi Yantos who passed away last week. And to: Our former parishioner, Mrs. Mary Guido who passed away earlier this week. May God receive their souls into His everlasting Kingdom and grant comfort and peace to their family and friends. Religious Education/Youth Ministry The next Religious Education and Youth Ministry classes will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Education Center. Please be sure to check our website for any changes in this schedule in case of inclement weather. Thank you! Additional Christmas Flower Memorial In memory of Matthew Rich... Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Rich Word Among Us Books The printer has sent us the January 2018 issue of The Word Among Us booklets. The copies are located in the rear entrance of the church for anyone wishing to take one home. To help defray the cost of these booklets, we are asking for a donation of $1.00 to be placed in the basket located next to these booklets. They include daily scripture readings, beautiful reflections and interesting articles regarding our Catholic faith and teachings, please be sure to take a copy home with you! We originally mentioned that the December 2017 would be our last month to receive this publication. Please note that January 2018 will be the last month these will be provided. Thank you. 45th Annual March for Life Washington, DC Friday, January 19, 2018 Rosary Altar Meeting Today after 9:30 a.m. Mass Today is Rosary Altar Society and the members of the Rosary Society will be holding their meeting following todays Mass. Refreshments will be provided in the Church Social Hall. All women of the parish are invited to attend this meeting, any new members are always welcome. Thank you! 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, January 8, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 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.

4 SAINT JAMES NEWS Stewardship of Treasure Thank you Thank you for your generosity to our parish this Christmas season, it is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support towards the Diocesan Children and Family Services Appeal Collection. Families within our area will greatly benefit from this donation. Thank you to all the Collection Counters all year long for your faithful stewardship of time, talent and treasure. Thank you to the daily Mass parishioners and the Breakfast Club members who volunteer to help with bulk mailings and all the extra duties they help with throughout the year. Sunday, January 14, 2018 is Holy Name Sunday and the members will be holding their next meeting at 8:30 a.m. before Mass. They will be finalizing the plans for the Winter Breakfast that is scheduled on Sunday, January 28, All men of the parish are invited to attend. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Winter Breakfast & Bake Sale Sunday, January 28, :00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Save the date!!! Sponsored by the Holy Name and Rosary Altar Societies Ham, Sausage, Pancakes, Eggs, Potatoes Juice, Coffee, Tea Prices: $7.00 Adults $4.00 Child (Ages 6 to 12 years) Children: (Under Six - Free) Bake Sale & Raffle Tickets to win Basket will be available. The drawing will be held at noon on Sunday. Our Bake Sale will also be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 before and after the 4:30 p.m. Mass. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection Report December 23, December 24, 2017 December 25, 2017 Adult Envelopes: $2, Children: $ 2.00 Loose Offering: $ Advent: $ Candles: $ Immaculate Conception:$ Christmas Flowers: $ Christmas: $5, Oplaki: $ Catholic Accent: $ Children & Family: $ Total: $9, Adults & 1 Child - 37% out of 242 who choose to use Regular Sunday envelopes. STEWARDSHIP REPORT December 23, December 24, 2017 December 25, 2017 Income Budget Difference $9, $3, $ + 5, STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection Report December 30, 2017 & December 31, 2017 Adult Envelopes: $2, Loose Offering: $ Fuel & Maintenance: $ 5.00 Candles: $ Solemnity of Mary: $ Christmas: $ Oplaki: $ Children & Family: $ Total: $2, Adults - 30% out of 242 who choose to use Regular Sunday envelopes. STEWARDSHIP REPORT December 30, 2017 & December 31, 2017 Income Budget Difference $2, $3, $ - 1, The Pope s Prayer Intentions: January Evangelization For religious minorities in Asia that Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian Countries may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

5 NEWS IN THE DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG DCCW Sanctity of Life Prayer Event January 19, 2018 The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host a Day of Prayer for the Sanctity of Human Life Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Bishop Connare Center. The day begins with the rosary at 11:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, at noon, exposition will be at 1:00 p.m., and the afternoon will include the rosary and other prayers with Benediction at 4:00 p.m. Participate in the whole day or any part of it. For information, call Millie Krinock, January 2018 National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month There are millions of slaves on the earth today, including millions of children who will never see the inside of a classroom. Plan to learn something this month about Modern Day Slavery. Visit: Sistersagainsttrafficking.org Living Out Christmas in the New Year How do we live out the message of Christmas in the New Year, rather than pack it away with the ornaments? Each year the Octave Day of Christmas falls on the first day of the New Year, on which we also celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Her open heart and courageous "yes" to God show us how to live year-round-with hearts open to the Lord, following where He leads. We are called to place our trust in Him, to enter compassionately into the suffering of others, and to love one another as Christ loves us. Like Our Blessed Mother welcomed Jesus, we are called to cherish and protect the gift of human life, at every stage and in every circumstance. One way to live out the message of Christmas and follow Our Lady's example is to join 9 Days for Life, a digital pilgrimage of prayer and charitable action. The U.S. Catholic bishops invite you to join thousands of Catholics nationwide from Thursday, January 18 - Friday, January 26, Join today at Epiphany House Blessing On the Feast of Epiphany it is customary to bless homes. The following blessing may be celebrated with your family in your home. Materials: A piece of chalk and a small container of holy water. Gather with family, friends, and neighbors at the front door. Leader: In the (+) name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Let us pray: May Christ bless this house! All: Amen We sign this doorway with four crosses and the numerals of the new year. (20 + C + M + B + 17) Leader: A Reading from the Second Letter of Peter. We look forward to the new heavens and the new earth God has promised, a dwelling place of righteousness. The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God! Each room of the house is sprinkled with holy water. Living Room: You are present where two or three are gathered. Kitchen: Give us this day our daily bread. Dining room: May we be seated at the heavenly banquet, Bedrooms: Protect us, stay with us through the night. Bathroom: You cleanse us always from sin. All return to the front door to pray together. Leader: Let us pray as Jesus taught us: Our Father The leader sprinkles all present with holy water and concludes: Bless this household through all days to come, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, forever and ever. All: Amen!