Saint James Catholic Parish Reverend Thomas J. Burke, Pastor 200 Walnut Street / Sewickley, PA 15143

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PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Reverend Thomas J. Burke...thomasburke70@hotmail.com Business Manager... Terri Price..tprice@saintjames-sewickley.org Office Manager... Karin Masterani.

stjamesmusic.org Religious Education... Karen Conroy...stjamesreled@comcast.net Youth Ministry... John Wieland.jwieland@saintjames-sewickley.org Saint James Catholic Parish Reverend Thomas J.

com DECEMBER 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH School.....412-741-5540 Principal...Sister Christy Hill.chill@saintjames-sewickley.org Secretary...Marcy Knobloch School Website..www.

1 PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Reverend Thomas J. Business Manager... Terri Office Manager... Karin Accounts Manager... Susan Music Ministries... Lou Valenzi Associate..Sharron Schaefer...Website: Religious Education... Karen Youth Ministry... John Saint James Catholic Parish Reverend Thomas J. Burke, Pastor 200 Walnut Street / Sewickley, PA (412) FAX: (412) saintjamesparish@comcast.net DECEMBER 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH School Principal...Sister Christy Hill.chill@saintjames-sewickley.org Secretary...Marcy Knobloch School Website.. Maintenance...Director, Paul Denk.. Mike Glumac, Bill Hawthorne,.Ed Gintner and Matthew Denk SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil - 5:00pm Sunday - 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am Confessions: Saturdays 9:30-10:30am Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

DECEMBER 31, 2017 WE ARE FAMILY! This year Christmas and New Year s Day fall on a Monday. Last Sunday we did a double header by attending Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas.

Please note that because this year s Holy Day is falling on a Monday, IT IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION to attend Mass.

2 DECEMBER 31, 2017 WE ARE FAMILY! This year Christmas and New Year s Day fall on a Monday. Last Sunday we did a double header by attending Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas. This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family and on Monday, New Year s Day is the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. Please note that because this year s Holy Day is falling on a Monday, IT IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION to attend Mass. Mass will still be celebrated on New Year s Eve at 4:00pm and New Years Day at 9:30am. (I know it can be confusing sometimes). Today we rejoice as we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. In the first reading from Genesis, we read how a wise teacher offers some advice for families. Abraham and Sarah are blessed with a son named Isaac. In the Second Reading to the Hebrews, Paul encourages each family of faith to inspire others to walk with the Lord. In the Gospel of Luke we read the Presentation in the Temple, when Joseph and Mary present baby Jesus to the temple leaders. Simeon and Anna offer prophetic testimony regarding who Jesus is. We know there is no perfect family, we all face challenges every day. Pray for those families that are divided or who are experiencing divorce, separation, drug addiction, abuse, or infidelity. Let us pray that we all may become one. WE ARE FAMILY! On Mission For the Church Alive As we have been hearing at Mass and reading in the Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper throughout the year, the Diocese of Pittsburgh is beginning preparations for On Mission For the Church Alive! which is a process that will change the structures, staffing, and pastoral strategies of every district in the Diocese effective October 15, St. James School is now part of the North Hills Catholic Regional School System and St. James Cemetery will begin to be run by the Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association effective January 18. As we now move into the new year, 2018, our On Mission Team members and I would like to begin to start working with our neighboring parishes and developing friendships. Our team includes: Jason Corsetti, Josh DeNinno, Patty Gebhard, MaryLu Giver, Jon Kuzma, and Donna Pavlis. The parish model for consideration by the diocese and On Mission Commission include St. Margaret Mary in Moon Twp., THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH St. Joseph in Coraopolis, as well as St. Catherine of Siena in Crescent. (Please note that NO DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE YET). The final model announcements with the clergy assignments will be announced on April 26 and the implementation of the new mass schedules will begin October 15. Thank you for your openness and prayers as we begin moving forward to plan for the future of our diocese. The Rectory offices are currently closed for the holidays and will reopen Wednesday, January 3. Please hold all rectory phone calls and office business. If you need assistance (for an emergency matter only) please call my office at , ext Happy Birthday Wishes Birthday wishes to Terri Price, our Business Manager, who celebrated her birthday on December 27 and Bill Hawthorne who will be celebrating his birthday, December 31. Congratulations Congratulations to Mason Joseph Ford son of Justin and Brittany Bennett Ford who is being baptized this weekend. Are You Registered? If you attend St. James on a regular basis and are not officially registered, please complete the form that is in the bulletin and return it to the office. It is very important to be registered especially to obtain a Sponsor Letter to be a Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor. Also, if you are planning to move and change your address, or are not receiving the Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper, please let us know so we can update our files. Year-End Donations As you make decisions on year-end contributions, please consider St. James Parish. An open donation helps us utilize your gift where it is most needed to run the day to day operations of our parish. If you would like, you can designate your donation to the Parish, School, or Parish Share. May God Bless you and your family this holy season. Something to Think About All our dreams can come true-if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney With God, All Things Are Possible! Fr. Tom Burke Pastor thomasburke70@hotmail.com

3 GIFT CARD NEWS Are you familiar with the Gift Card Program here at Saint James? Essentially, we sell gift cards which you use to purchase goods from a variety of stores, including Ambridge Do It Best, Bruegger s Bagels, Kohl s and Marshalls/TJ Maxx, just to name a few. Saint James Parish and Saint James School are given a percentage of the gift cards sold and this is a fundraiser that all parishioners can participate in all while buying gift cards to stores that you already enjoy shopping at on a regular basis. Due to New Year s Eve, we will not be selling gift cards after Mass today, but be sure to check out our selection of gift cards next week. The Gift Card table will be set up in the back of the church, so be sure to stop by next week to shop! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Religious Education (CCD): January 7, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18, and April 8, 15, 22 Children s Liturgy of the Word (11:30 Mass): January 7, 21, February 4, 11, March 4, 11, April 8, 22, and May 13, 20 First Communion Parent Meeting: January 23, 7:00-8:30pm, in the Gathering Space (School and CCD parents) Confirmation Retreat: February 19, 8:15am-3:00pm, Martina Spiritual Renewal Center (School and CCD candidates) Vacation Bible School: July 16-20, 9-12:30 THERE IS NO PARKING ON BROAD AND BANK STREETS ON CCD SUNDAYS SO THAT PARENTS CAN SAFELY DROP OFF AND PICK UP THEIR CHILDREN. REPORT CARDS HAVE BEEN MAILED: Parents are asked to complete any first semester make up work with their children over the Christmas break. First Penance and First Communion parents and Confirmation parents should make sure that their children complete all make up work from previous years so that they are adequately prepared to receive the Sacraments. HONOR ROLL NEWS CENTRAL CATHOLIC HONOR ROLL HIGH HONORS: Thomas Peilert. HONORS: Michael DeFilippo, William Garrison and Anthony Guy. O.L.S.H. (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) HONOR ROLL HIGHEST HONORS: Eddie Brezny, Marisa Schriner, Francesca Taylor and Julia Centofanti. HIGH HONORS: John Kenneweg, Michael Archer, Jr., Sydney Grimes and Jack Tilson. HONORS: Owen Cain, Emma Kenneweg and Jeffry Zick. The Sacrament of Baptism is available any Sunday of the month at 12:45PM. Couples expecting a child should attend Baptism class. To make arrangements for a Baptism or class, please call (412) The Sacrament of Marriage requires that the couple meet with the Pastor at least six (6) months before the proposed date of the wedding. Please call (412) to make an appointment. Hospitalized and Homebound parishioners please contact us or have a family member do so. If you know of a parishioner who is unable to get to Church and would like to receive Communion, please call (412) If you are in need of prayer and would welcome the spiritual support of your parish family, please call Connie (412)

TODAY S HYMNS & READINGS DECEMBER 31 HOLY FAMILY Readings: Gather 1007 GATHERING: O Come All Ye Faithful 439 GLORIA PSALM: Ps.

Shaughnessy, Kathy Delgrande, Kevin Kenny, Jimmy Breslin, Carmela Valenzi, Terri McClain, Edward Ondek, Donna Cymbalak, Carole Giacomino and Eve Peduto in your prayers.

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4 TODAY S HYMNS & READINGS DECEMBER 31 HOLY FAMILY Readings: Gather 1007 GATHERING: O Come All Ye Faithful 439 GLORIA PSALM: Ps. 128 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION PREPARATION: Away In A Manger 448 COMMUNION: What Child Is This 466 / Silent Night 441 CLOSING: Joy To The World 437 Please remember Sue Etters, Sandy Rishel, Jerry O Shaughnessy, Kathy Delgrande, Kevin Kenny, Jimmy Breslin, Carmela Valenzi, Terri McClain, Edward Ondek, Donna Cymbalak, Carole Giacomino and Eve Peduto in your prayers. Thanks to a gift to the parish, each parishioner now has unlimited, free access to FORMED.org. FORMED is a digital gateway to the best Catholic content, teachers, and presenters. It is accessible anywhere, anytime on smartphones, tablets, and computers for catechetical training, study groups, or personal growth by using Parish Code J8HWCA. Programs currently included: Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage gets to the heart of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment. YDisciple videos and materials for small group discipleship for teens. Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, beautifully filmed around the world with renowned author & speaker Dr. Edward Sri, and others Lectio: Peter - Cornerstone of Catholicism, a perfect small-group encounter as Dr. Tim Gray examines the life of St. Peter through Scripture, history, tradition, and art. CatholicisM - series featuring Bishop Robert Barron. And more! Please utilize this resource and experience a renewal of your faith! REMEMBER ALL THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY FROM OUR PARISH S.A. Melinda Minny Mowery, Colonel Joseph Martin (Army), Lt. Col. Bryan J. O Neill (Air Force), 1st Lt. David Miller (Air Force), 2nd Lt. Sarah Miller (Air Force), Major Matthew J. DiGiacomo (Army), Cpl. Austin Kisow (Marines), Lt. Col. Sean T. Auth (Air Force), Captain Bo Bear (Air Force), Sgt. Kevin Murphy (Army), Airmen Jeremiah Murphy (Air Force), Colonel Christopher Dziubek (Army), Lt. Col. John Davis (Army), A1C T.J. Owens (Air Force), Sgt. Ian Valenzi (USMC), Colonel Thomas Hess (Air Force), 2nd Lt. Christine Muders (Army), Col. Randall Beatty, MD (Air Force), Captain Christopher J. Vish (Marines), Specialist Paul J. Ropon, Jr. (Army), Captain Jacob Enke (Army), Specialist Dana N. Derbish (Army) and Specialist Daniella Robichaud (Army). Please contact the rectory if you would like to add a name to our listing of service men and women.

5 The SANCTUARY CANDLE is lit this week In memory of Carol Shannon From Gary & Coreen Claypole The MARIAN CANDLE is lit this week For Peace & Thanksgiving In 2018 From the Monski Family This week the COMMUNION HOSTS are In honor of the living and deceased members of the Poluszejko Family From the Poluszejko Family

Wednesday, January 3 H.S.A. meeting (M.R. #1) 8:00am Respect Life meeting (M.R. #1) 10:00am Children s Choir (Music Room) 4:15pm Bell Choir (Church) 7:00pm Thursday, January 4 RCIA (M.R. #2) 7:00pm Adult Choir (Church) 7:00pm St.

6 Wednesday, January 3 H.S.A. meeting (M.R. #1) 8:00am Respect Life meeting (M.R. #1) 10:00am Children s Choir (Music Room) 4:15pm Bell Choir (Church) 7:00pm Thursday, January 4 RCIA (M.R. #2) 7:00pm Adult Choir (Church) 7:00pm St. James School Athletic meeting (M.R. #1) 8:00am Saturday, January 6 Men s Bible Study (M.R. #1) 7:30am Centering Prayer Group (M.R. #1) 9:30am 55 Plus Board meeting (M.R. #2) 9:00am Singles Group Christmas party (Gathering Space) 6:30pm Sunday, January 7 Bible Study (M.R. #2) 8:30am CCD Girl Scouts (Gathering Space) 1:15pm Pregnancy Hot Line HELP Text helpline to Diocesan Abuse Response Line December 31, 2017 through January 7, 2018 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH 5:00 PM + Sundy Vescio (St. James Finance Council) 7:30 AM For The People 9:30 AM + Nick, Mary and Moke Zipparo (The Zipparo and Terosky Families) 11:30 AM + Vincent & Jean Maggio (Michele Follen & Family) 4:00 PM + Carol Shannon (Lynne & Jimmy Amato) MONDAY THE OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (January 1) 9:30 AM + Sandra Jean Drenser (Mike Liss) WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY (January 3) 6:45 AM Special Intention for Renate Mross (Grace Munizza) FRIDAY SAINT JOHN NEUMANN (January 5) 6:45 AM Special Intention for Lou Ann Diehl (Jamie & George Magovern) SATURDAY CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY (January 6) 9:00 AM + Joseph F. Mammarelli, Sr. (Larry & Laureen Novissimo) 5:00 PM + Martha Rogers (Family) THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (January 7) 7:30 AM + Richard Barrett (Annemarie Gordon) 9:30 AM + Dominic & Ida Montini (The Tirimacco Family) 11:30 AM For The People Due to an early bulletin deadline, the December 24 and Christmas collection information will appear in the January 7 bulletin.

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