ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. James Michael Jankowski Shared Pastor with St. John Neumann Rev. Lijo Abraham, O.SS.T. Shared Parochial Vicar with St. John Neumann Deacon James Marek Office Staff Faith Formation Director Arsenia Eagan Administrative Assistant Birdie Ray Business Manager Pam Hunter Custodian Arnel Biares Director of Music Susan Briare Parish Office: 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV Ph: (702) Fax: (702) Website: Office Hours: (Summer Hours) Monday Thursday 8:00 am 12:00 noon Sunday: 9:00 am -11:00 am Office is closed on Fridays and Saturdays RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM ****************************************** Wedding Information Please contact the office 6 months in advance and before any dates are considered. ***************************************** Baptismal Information Please contact the office 3 months in advance and before any dates are considered. BUILDING FOR GOD S GLORY Ministries and Organizations Parish Pastoral Council. Meets 2 nd Wednesdays at 6:45pm Finance Council nd Wednesday at 5:30pm Choir...Practice each Thursday at 6:59pm Women s Auxiliary nd Sunday following 11:00am Mass Knights of Columbus. 3 rd Saturday at 11:30 am Knights of Peter Claver 4 th Saturday at 9:30am Knights of Peter Claver-4th Degree. 4 th Saturday at 12pm Gracious Ladies-4th Degree. 1 st Saturday at 11 am Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver rd Sunday at 12:45pm Spiritual Enrichment Committee..1 st Saturday every other month 10am Sandwich Making Ministry.1 st & 3 rd Sunday following 8am Mass Free Lunch for Neighbors... Wednesdays at 10:30am (sponsored by the KPC and Ladies Aux) Nevadans for the Common Good (Interfaith).4 th Thursday at 5:30pm Special Events... Revival in February Gospel/Jazz Brunch 3rd Sunday in October Not Listed: Bible Study Group, Outreach, Liturgy Committee, Junior Knights and Daughters of Peter Claver. Please see bulletin for dates and time. July 1, 2018 MASS SCHEDULES Sunday 8 a.m. (Community Choir) & 11a.m. (Gospel Choir) Reconciliation (Confessions): By Appointment Please call the office

2 ~~ Sunday, July 1, 2018 ~~ ~Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times~ O LORD, BE MY HELP Today we encounter readings that draw us into the mystery of suffering and death. In the past few years we have witnessed the devastation of life and property through earthquakes and hurricanes. So many lifted their lament to God, simply asking, Why? This is an honest expression of anger toward a God who we believe is the giver of life. When we lose a loved one, we can wonder why the presence of Christ is not enough to make that person rise, even from death, as did the little girl in today s Gospel passage. Again we raise our voices and ask, Why? At moments such as these, let us make the prayer of the psalmist our own: Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me; O LORD, be my helper. Let us pray that our mourning will one day be turned into dancing Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT Rooted in the Catholic Faith, in order to build up the reign of God, the mission of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church is to live out the message of Jesus Christ by worshipping God by serving the world. Yakkia Comminey Natalie Johnson A. Feliece Griffin Anthony Canapa Shirley Morris Deborah Clavel Leslie Robete If you would like to add a family member to our prayer list, you may do so by contacting the parish. St. James needs to collect $ 7, each week in order to meet our operating expenses. Please help us meet this goal June 24, 2018 Ordinary Offering $ 4, Land: $ Religious/Gift Shop: $ Flowers $ May God Bless your generosity Reminder: If you would like to use your debit/credit card for your weekly offering, please stop by the church office. You can also set up automatic deposits from your bank to the church. Please consider including your St. James family when planning your will. St. James Land Status Initial Loan: $375, Monthly Payment of $3, (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of May 31, 2018: $193, Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA) New Members to the St. James Community If you are a new member and have officially registered here at St. James Catholic Church, you are still required to attend a new members meeting. Meetings are scheduled the second Sunday of each month after the 11:00 am Mass. The next scheduled meeting is July 8, 2018, with Robert Bass. If you have any questions, contact the parish office at St. James the Apostle s 2018 assessment is $37, We received pledges in the amount of $26,070 from 60 parishioners and have payments of $13, We are encouraging our 300 registered households to participate in making this a successful Love your neighbor as yourself appeal. No gift is too small and no gift is too large! Thank you for your prayers and continuous support in meeting these pledges and our obligation to the Diocese.

3 July 1, 2018 St. James the Apostle Church Page 3 Sunday: July 1, 2018 Holy Father Pence Collection Donuts today Mass ~ 8:00 am (Fr Ron Zanoni) Mass ~ 11:00 am (Fr. Ron Zanoni) Wednesday: July 4, 2018 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY (parish office closed) Saturday: July 7, 2018 Spiritual Enrichment Mtg ~ 10:00 am Gracious Ladies Mtg ~ 11:00 am Summer Parish Office Hours: Mon -Thurs : 8:00 am - 12 noon Upcoming Bolden Area Command Events Please save the date & join us for our upcoming 1st Tuesday on July 3 rd at 7pm Stella Lake St (MLK & Lake Mead). Topic: Fireworks Safety presented by a member of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. Bring along your family, friends & neighbors! Free Farmers Market: Thursday, July 12 th, 9:00 a.m. until supplies last at 6501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. (Lake Mead & Torrey Pines) at Liberty Baptist Church. July 1, am: Guise Dao Duc 11:00 am: the People of the Parish READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Amos 2:6-10, 13-16; Psalm 50:16bc-23; Matthew 8:18-22 Tuesday: Ephesians 2:19-22; Psalm 117:1bc, 2; John 10:24-29 Wednesday: Amos 5:14-15, 21-24; Psalm 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Matthew 8:28-34 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For the Country or a City, nos , or For Peace and Justice, nos Thursday: Amos 7:10-17; Psalm19:8-11; Matthew 9:1-8 Friday: Amos 8:4-6, 9-12; Psalm 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Matthew 9:9-13 Saturday: Amos 9:11-15; Psalm 85:9ab, 10-14; Matthew 9:14-17 Sunday: Ezekiel 2:2-5; Psalm 123:1-4; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6a SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT MINISTRY will meet for its regular meeting on Saturday,July 7, 2018 at 10 am. Agenda will include Scripture/ reflection; preparing the Stay-at-Home Tea invitation; 2019 Revival, and scheduling of August lunch. The Knights of Columbus would like to thank St. James parishioners for their participation in the baby bottle fundraising drive. As a result Knights of Columbus council received a beautiful plaque from First Choice/ Pro Life Thank you so much and GOD BLESS Grand Knight Phillip Gay KofC ST JAMES FUNERAL MINISTRY We are requesting assistance with our funeral ministry. Volunteers are needed as lectors, adult altar servers, and funeral coordinators. Lectors should already be certified by the parish. Adult altar servers and funeral coordinators will be trained and should be available for week day funeral services. If you are interested, please contact Hugh Jones at Why Register In the Church Many people attend Mass here at our church, but are not registered parishioners. It is important to be registered and use your offering envelopes so that if you ever request a letter, whether it s for being a godparent, sponsor, marriage, confirmation, tax statement or any other purpose, we can check our records and see that you attend Mass here. This would also benefit you if you would like to have your child enrolled in next year s Religious Education Program. If you are not registered in the church, we cannot issue or sign any type of letter stating that you are a member of the parish, even if you attend Mass here. If you would like to register and receive offering envelopes, you must complete our registration form. You may also use the parishioner s updated form (green) located on the church lobby shelf for any changes to your address, or phone number. If you have any questions, please contact the office. You changed my mourning into dancing; O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks Psalm 30:13

4 July 1, 2018 St. James the Apostle Church Page 4 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE The Faith Formation Office hours: *Please note, the the Faith Faith Formation Office Office is will closed be opened for the on Tuesdays, summer and Wednesdays will reopen and on Tuesday, Thursdays August ~ 8:00am-12:00pm, 14th at 9:00am. until June 14th. Then we will be closed for the summer until August Have a restful 14th. and enjoyable summer. Registration for the catechetical year will begin on Sunday, August 12th, following the masses. If you are interested in being a catechist please contact Ms. Eagan, the Director of Faith Formation, or aeagan@stjac.org. Sacraments If you want to receive the Sacraments of Baptism or Holy Matrimony, contact Ms. Eagan, the Director of Faith Formation, for information on requirements and preparation. BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Month of July July 1: Ellerie Boxx, Jermaine Porche, Adam Watson July 3: John Holmberg, Gary Cavalier, Frank Hawkins July 4: Anniv: Phyllis & John Gardner July 6: Jody Montoya, Lydia Javier July 9: Betty Bodley July 10: Lue Trantham, J. Robert Gaticales, Maria Bass July 11: Kynnedy Bass Williams July 12: Deidra Hooper, Keianna Rogers July 13: Myrna Narvaiz, Yvete Bethune July 14: Nadine Robertor July 15: Juanita Elliott July 16: Adora Nwokike July 17: Barbara Jones, ShaRhonda Ramos, Eric Baines, Kenisha Sukharnoto July 18: Cedric Crear July 20: James Culliver July 21: Natalie Johnson July 22: Hershel Parks, Anniv: Ron & Carolyn Reedom July 23: Ouida Brown July 24: Sidney McComb, Jr, Morris Gobert, A. Feliece Griffin July 26: Sandra Horton July 25: Bruce Sampson, Anniv: Marion & Angie Bigas July 27: Susan Briare July 29: Sonja Smith, Robert Avalos July 30: Debra Schirling, Ernest Huey, Jr., Henry Castaneda July 31: Minerva Warren, Tiffany Willis, Annielean Young If your birthday or anniversary date is missing and you are a registered parishioner, please contact the church office. "HOPE GROWS HERE" - Las Vegas Catholic Diocesan Conference Lobby Bulletin Board and Information Shelf Please do not place any materials on the lobby bulletin board or the information shelf unless approved by the pastor. Thank you! Victim Advocacy Number If you believe you are a victim of sexual and/or physically abused, please call our 24-hotline at WORLD YOUTH DAY - PANAMA 2019 Attention youth Pope Francis has invited you to come join him in Panama January 27th, 2019 for World Youth Day! The Diocese of Las Vegas is sponsoring a trip to World Youth Day from January 21st through January 28th, The cost of the trip is $3,000. Join other young adults from around the world in this once in a lifetime experience. Questions can be directed to Fr. Gene Kinney at On September 7th and 8th, 2018, the Diocese of Las Vegas will once again have a conference. This year's conference will be held at the South Point Hotel & Casino. This exciting and spiritual event is an opportunity to connect with our brothers and sisters from all across the Diocese. There will be inspirational speakers, presenters sharing with us information to help deepen our understanding and practice of the faith, exhibitors showing us the latest books, videos, and other materials concerning our Catholic religion, as well as, worship and prayer services with lively music. If you would like to attend this conference, there are registration booklets on the counter out in the gathering space. From June 2 - July 15 the registration fee is $75. From July 16 to the conference day it's $85, so get your registration in early. Our goal is to have at least 50 parishioners from St. James attending this conference. We hope we will reach this goal so that everyone will know that at St. James the Apostle, "HOPE GROWS HERE."

5 July 1, 2018 St. James the Apostle Church Page 5 ~~ Pastor s Message ~~ Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James, CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP APPEAL (CSA) UPDATE You already know that the yearly CSA is our moral obligation to help support the many ministries of the Diocese of Las Vegas that rely on our financial support to keep on going. Using the concept of Christian Stewardship, we re asked to contribute 1% of our yearly income. Let s just say that each of our 300 households makes $20,000 a year. That would come to a yearly household contribution of just $200 to the CSA. If EVERY HOUSEHOLD would contribute at least $200 to the CSA for this year, our contribution to the CSA would equal $60,000! Since our parish goal this year is $37,342, the remainder would be rebated back to our parish. That s a WIN-WIN situation for everyone! So far we have pledges in the amount of $26,070 which has come from only 60 of our 300 registered households. We ve been in the CSA for the past 5 months. Remember EVERY GIFT, NO MATTER THE AMOUNT, IS PRECIOUS AND GREATLY APPRECIATED! So, to those who have yet to participate, please, please step up to the plate and help support our parish s goal to this year s CSA. This year, let s make a special effort to get everyone on board and contribute SOME- THING.PLEASE!? If everyone gets on board, we could potentially get a nice rebate! But, let me be honest with you. I wasn t able to give my personal contribution to the CSA until just last week. To lead by example, my contribution to the CSA for this year is $500, which will be applied to our parish s goal. (I ve done the same for St. John Neumann as well just one of the perks of being pastor of two parishes!). for all. As Roman Catholics, it would be good for us to reflect on how we, as the people of God, can help our country live out the ideals of our Pledge of Allegiance. First and foremost, pray for our country because, In God we trust! Peace always, Fr. James Michael Jankowski Pastor SAVE THE DATE!!! ST JAMES 15TH ANNUAL GOSPEL JAZZ BRUNCH & SILENT AUCTION SUNDAY - OCTOBER 21, :30pm - 4:30 pm Texas Station (Lake Mead & Rancho) Tickets ($75) available August 2018 Please support our major fundraiser by purchasing tickets and placing an ad in our Souvenir Journal Please contact Lavonne Lewis at for further information 75 th Anniversary Memory Book St. James Memory Books are still available. If you would like to purchase one ($50), please stop by the Gift Shop after Mass. Thank you for your continuing support. The reason I was so late in sending in my yearly CSA contribution was due to two things: 1) I had to pay over $1,300 to Uncle Sam for my taxes (yes we priests have to pay taxes just like everyone else!), and 2) I had to pay over $500 in co-pay for the incident with my kidney stone, Emma. So, it took me a while, but now I m able to fulfill my 2018 CSA contribution. So, to the 60 households that have already pledged/ contributed, THANKS SO MUCH! To the 240 households who have yet to pledge/contribute, please join the rest of your sisters and brothers and help us bring this to a speedy conclusion! Remember, EVERY GIFT IS PRECIOUS AND GREATLY AP- PRECIATED! HAPPY 4 TH OF JULY! As we approach the celebration of our nation s independence this week, let us remember that we must continue to strive to be one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice