St. James the Apostle Catholic Church

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1 St. James the Apostle Catholic Church 8400 Monarch Drive Port Richey, Florida (727) fax (727) Web: stjamesportrichey.org Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-12noon/1:00-4:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00-3:45pm in Chapel Morning Prayer weekdays Monday-Friday 8:00am in Chapel Adoration: 1st and 3rd Friday (3pm) and 2nd and 4th Thursday (7pm) Masses: Daily: Monday - Friday /Saturday Vigil 4:00pm/Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am and 1:00pm Pastor: Reverend Michael Cormier Retired Clergy: Reverend Paul Goudreau Deacon: Rev. Mr. James Minary Deacon: Rev. Mr. Mark Manko Parish Secretary: Mrs. Judy Licari Director Of Faith Formation: Rev. Mr. Mark Manko Director of Youth Ministry: Mrs. Lorraine Parsons Business / Network Manager: Ms. Randi Hodgson Maintenance: Mr. Butch Toohey Sacristan: Mr. Robert Dunn Music Coordinator: Mrs. Tina McCann

2 As I specified a few weeks ago, being Christian is a full-time, high impact calling. Being Christian is not for onlookers, we are called to performance. Today s Gospel is one of those that many people find difficult, the unnamed man stating that he has followed all the 10 commandments, was expecting accolades instead was told something he did not want to hear; give up all that he owns and follow Jesus. Jesus teaches us that wealth, power, and worth generate a false security, they are misleading! Material wealth and power make us feel like we have accomplished something which takes our focus off Jesus. Discipleship demands absolute devotion, now does that mean we should sell everything like the literal reading states? No, Jesus is telling us not to dwell on the material world. Attaining salvation is beyond human capability and depends completely on the goodness of God. None of us can get through that eye of the needle without God s grace and love, we need that to obtain salvation and then we can jump right through that eye. Amen? Love, Deacon Mark Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure Offertory Collection $11, Attendance: 983 Offertory $7, Non-Envelope Offertory $1, On-Line Giving $2, Total Offertory $11, St. Vincent de Paul Society In today s Gospel, Jesus says: Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then, come follow me. Have you considered answering the call to help the poor by giving to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? This week the Society will be collecting at the door after each mass. READERS MANDATORY Training for Lectors on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the William Room at 10am. Anyone interested in becoming a Lector must also attend this training. Deacon Jim SCRIP NEWS! The Holidays are coming, the holidays are coming!!! It s time to gear up for Black Friday shopping. It s time to think about placing your Christmas orders now. Christmas shopping is easy SCRIP gift cards make the perfect gift. You can purchase SCRIP to shop on Black Friday for yourself or for the Giving Tree. Our next Scrip order is due October 22nd and it will be in time for you to start your holiday shopping and be ready for all those thanksgiving sales. For more information, visit our website at: for a complete list of participating vendors. Order forms may be picked up in the office or in the vestibule of the church. If you still have questions regarding our SCRIP program please call the parish office at Let your shopping dollars work for us. Vocations October 14, th Sunday of Ordinary Time Cycle B: The word of God is living and effective. To know the Scriptures, is to know Christ. Maintain a pattern of reading the Scriptures daily to help hear the call you have been given by God. (Hebrews 4:12)

3 Monday: 10/15 Tuesday: 10/16 Wednesday: 10/17 Thursday: 10/18 Friday: 10/19 Saturday: 10/20 Vigil 4:00pm Sunday: 10/21 8:00am Mass Intentions 10:00am 1:00pm Anthony Gunderman Isabell and Harold Schryer. Vocations Lily Cofrancesco Robert Carrey, Jr. James Alan Leever Parishioners Daniel Giesin Fred and Joan Klaproth Altar Candles The candle burning on the altar in the Chapel and Church for the month of October is in memory of Fred and Joan Klaproth and were donated by Licari Family. Groups that meet at St. James Adoration 1 st / 3 rd Friday 3-4pm 2 nd / 4 th Thurs. 7-8pm Divine Mercy 1 st /3 rd Fri. 1:30pm In-People Knights of Columbus Legion of Mary Respect Life St. Vincent de Paul Society 4 th Mon. 7:00pm 1 st Wed., 7:30pm 4 th Thurs. 7:30pm Tues. 9:45am TBA in bulletin Tues. 9:50am Monday Tuesday Readings for the Week of October 15, 2018 Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Lk 11:29-32 Saint Hedwig, Religious; Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday Saint Igna us of An och, Bishop and Martyr Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Saint Luke, Evangelist 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest Eph 1:15-23; Lk 12:8-12 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 Candles & Flowers Remember your loved ones or your special intentions. You can do this with candles that burn all week in the Chapel or in the grotto or a monthly candle. You can also request to support the flowers that are on the altar for the week. Please contact the Parish Office if you are interested The Flowers for this weekend were donated by Ricky Schryer in memory of Isabell and Harold Schryer. Our Parish Family We welcome into the parish community all new members and those returning Home to us. We remember all who are sick at home or in the Hospital: We remember in our prayers those who have died: Bob Povolny, Eveline Pozniak, Louis Curiale, Camilla Bell and Victoria Gentry.

4 Falloween 2018 FRIDAY, October 26, :00 8:30pm Halloween Candy Donations and Trunk or Treat The Halloween boxes are in the Centrum for Halloween Candy Donations! We are preparing for our 4th annual Falloween and looking for wrapped candy. SAVE THE DATE: The Falloween will be held on Friday, October 26 th, from 6:00pm 8:30pm Candy donations may also be dropped off at the parish office. Thank you for your support..we will be having a trunk or Treat if you are interested in having a decorated car please call the office Donations for gift baskets can also be brought to the parish office. Falloween TICKETS: Family Name: Join us in the East Wing on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday the 21st to preview the basket to be raffled off at the Falloween. Plus after the 8am and 10am Masses the Knights of Columbus will have their monthly coffee and doughnuts. Falloween MEAL Tickets: Phone Number: Falloween Ticket(s) $2.00 each Number of Tickets: X $2.00 = $ Family Name: Phone Number: Cheese Pizza $2.00 per slice: X $2.00 = Soda/water $1.00 each: X $1.00 = Chips $.50 each: X.50= **Meal Special: 2 slices / 1 soda or water/ 1 bag of chips $5.00 X $5.00 = $

5 Please mark your calendar : St. James Teens Active Together In Christ Oct. 26 Friday Falloween / Haunted House Youth Room Please check the youth table for latest updates, calendar, pictures and sign up sheets. Best way to get in touch with me is (727) You can also me at youth.group@stjamesportrichey.org or call the office of the Youth (727) ext Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). Thank you and God bless. Mrs. Lorraine Parsons

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