Saint James Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 306 Saint James Lane New Alexandria, PA 15670 The Reverend Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L.,VG, Pastor Rectory & Office: (724) 668-2829 Social Hall: (724) 668-2323 Education Center & Fax: (724) 668-7327 Website: www.stjamesnewalexandria.org Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 4:00 PM Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 9, 2017 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, consisɵng of diverse, dedicated hard working people, hold firm the tradiɵons 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 BapƟsmal call we are devoted to fostering spiritual formaɵon, strengthening ChrisƟan values, evangelizing and caring for all. As we travel on our Journey of a LifeƟme, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we help the community strive to seek the Kingdom of God.
Fourteenth Sunday Fourth in Ordinary Time Sunday, Sunday July of Lent 9, 2017 Come to me, all you who labor and are March 6, 2016 burdened, and I will give you rest. ~ Matthew 11:28 ~ Whoever is in Christ is a new creation; Liturgical the old things Services have passed of The away; Week behold, new things have come Saturday, July 28, Corinthians Vigil - 14th 5:17 Sunday - Ord. Time 4:30 pm In Celebration of 50th Wedding Anniversary (Mr. & Mrs. Pat Dillon) Sunday, July 9, The 14th Sunday-Ordinary Time 9:30 am Liturgical For the People Services Monday, July 10, Weekday 8:00 am Joseph of & The Margaret Week Gallek Saturday, (Son March Ed 5, & Vigil: Doris Gallek) Fourth Sunday of Lent Tuesday, 4:30 pm July Piwinsky 11, St. Family Benedict, (Stella Abbot Sheffler & Family) Sunday, 8:00 am Gertrude March 6, Mowery Fourth Sunday of Lent 9:30 am (Ray For the & People Anna Marie Mowery) Wednesday, Monday, July March 12, 7, Weekday Saints Perpetua and Felicity 7:00 8:00 pm am Bernard Andrew J. Nalevanko & Emily Morelli (Family) Tuesday, (Luke, March Kimberly 8, Lenten & Weekday Julian Meloy) Thursday, 7:00 pm July Emily 13, Morelli Weekday 8:00 am Patricia (Son, Fostar Bernie (Frank & Ruth & Cathy Ann Levandosky) Morelli) Friday, Wednesday, July March 14, 9, St. Lenten Kateri Weekday Tekakwitha 7:00 8:00 pm am Joseph Renewed & Agnes Health: Nemchik Kathy McNaughton (Family) Saturday, July 15, (Jerry 15th & Sunday Anna Marie - Ordinary Suman) Time Thursday, 4:30 pm Domingo March 10, & Lenten Josephine Weekday Urbina-Ortiz 8:00 am (Joe John & Wagner Rose Mary (Family) Kuznicki) Sunday, Friday, July March 16, 11, 15th Lenten Sunday Weekday - Ordinary Time 9:30 8:00 am For Special the People Intention for Lori L. Bird (Joe & JoAnn Ragan) 7:00 pm Ministers STATIONS of OF the THE Week CROSS Saturday, March 12, Lenten Weekday Altar 9:00 am Servers: DCCW Mass Saturday, March 12, Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Lent Sat. 4:30 pm 4:30 p.m. Ray For the & Anna People Marie Mowery Sun. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Cierra March and 13, Fifth Deana Sunday Henderson of Lent 9:30 am Julio & Rosa Malavez Lectors &(Joe Eucharistic & Rose Mary Ministers Kuznicki) (Daylight Savings Time Begins) Sat. 4:30 p.m. Marion Cowan Mike Stango, Mary Bartolini, Betsy Ahearn Ministers for the Week Sun: 9:30 p.m. Greta Gump ALTAR SERVERS: Barb Volek, Ann Kutch, 7:00 pm Ray & Lynda Anna Aldridge Marie Mowery Collection 4:30 pm Stewards: Jessica July Palko 16, & 2017 Mark - Suman Karen Bennett 9:30 am Dave McNaughton Barb Volek, & Ray Vicki Mowery Mauck LECTORS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: 4:30 pm Dottie Bacher Mary THE Bartolini, SANCTUARY Mike Stango, LAMP Nicole Wells 9:30 am Mary Kay Rosborough The Sanctuary Barb Volek, Lamp Maryanne acknowledging Moyer, Ruth Ann the Real Morelli COLLECTION Presence of STEWARDS: Christ in the tabernacle is burning Helen Ellis, Maryanne during the Moyer, month Ruth of Ann July Morelli 2017: In Memory of: Blanche Pushic Requested by: Kost & Pushic Families From Our Pastor From Our Pastor: The Reverend The Reverend Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, JCL Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, JCL, V.G. A HUMBLE KING The consistent theme which we keep returning in this weekends readings is humility. We wait in joyful expectation for the coming of our Lord as King. But what we are told to expect and rejoice over is a meek and humble king, riding on a beast of burden. Not horses or chariots of the great and mighty, but a humble beast carries the Ruler whose dominion stretches from the River to the ends of the earth (Zechariah 9:10). This King comes to banish the tools of the warrior and bring peace. No wonder that a weary world rejoices and gives thanks to God! Pastoral Letter Last Thursday, Bishop Malesic released a pastoral letter and Saint James Parish distributed copies in our weekend bulletin on the opioid crisis that is gripping families and communities in the Diocese of Greensburg. Bishop Malesic outlines steps the Diocese is taking to address this problem and has recommendations for parish action. The letter was in the June 29, 2017 issue of The Catholic Accent and on the diocesan website, www.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Seven Summer Diocesan Drug Education and Prayer Service Evenings with Bishop Malesic have been planned. Summer Diocesan Drug Education and Prayer Service Evenings Tuesday, July 11 Immaculate Conception Parish, Connellsville Friday, July 14 Immaculate Conception Parish, Irwin Wednesday, August 2 St. Joseph Parish, Uniontown Thursday, August 3 Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg Tuesday, August 8 St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning Thursday, August 10 Mary Queen of Apostles School, Greenwald Site, New Kensington Wednesday, August 16 St. Thomas More University Parish, Indiana Each session begins at 7:00 p.m. July Prayer Intention From Bishop Edward C. Malesic For people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol, that through our steadfast prayers they will seek healing through our loving God, who will help sustain them on the difficult road to recovery.
SAINT JAMES CHURCH EVANGELIZATION CORNER By: William D Angelo Formation Director (724) 771-7333 MASS ATTENDANCE: We count everyone because everyone counts. Weekend of July 1, 2017 & July 2, 2017 Due to the early submission of the bulletin for the Independence Day Holiday, the Mass Attendance count will be shown in the bulletin the weekend of July 15 and July 16, 2017. Thank you. A sincere thank you goes out to all who have responded to the Diocesan Lenten Appeal. To date, we have received 114 pledges and gifts totaling $50,730.00. This means we have reached our parish target of $42,389.00. Any donation made now to our Diocesan Lenten Appeal returns 100 percent to our parish and will help us continue to meet or surpass last year s grand total of $50,980.00. We are only $250.00 away from reaching last year s grand total. Please consider helping us meet this milestone. If you have not already done so, please make time this week to make your gift. You may return your pledge card at Mass next weekend or return it to the Parish Office this week. In addition, you can make your pledge online at DLA.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Thank you very much for your generosity, it is deeply appreciated. Sanctuary Candle If any family or individual would like to reserve the Sanctuary Candle in memorial of a loved one, we currently have openings for the months of August and December 2017. The cost of the candle is $40.00 for the month. Please contact the Parish Office to make this reservation. We are also taking intentions for next year - 2018. Thank you! STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection Report July 1, 2017 & July 2, 2017 Due to the early submission of the bulletin for the Independence Day Holiday, the collection report will be reported in the bulletin the weekend of July 15 and July 16, 2017. Thank you. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults This is the process by which those interested in becoming a Catholic or interested in exploring that possibility to discern and prepare to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. If you, a family member or friend is considering this vocation, please contact Bill D Angelo at the Parish Office as soon as possible. Our program will start in the fall but this is a great time to meet and get more information. We all have to think if we can become a little poorer, all of us have to do this. How can I become a little poorer in order to be more like Jesus, who was the poor Teacher? Liturgical Ministries -Pope Francis- We would like to continue to take this opportunity to thank all who have generously given of their time and talent to our parish in these capacities and to invite any who are thinking of becoming more active in our liturgical ministries to consider a liturgical ministry in our parish. We are asking anyone that is considering joining in becoming an Altar Server, Lector, Choir Member, Cantor, Usher or Extra-Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion to contact Bill. Different talents and gifts are required for each of these ministries and training will be offered over the summer. Prayerfully consider this invitation and if interested drop a note in the Collection basket, Attention: Bill - call him at the rectory or send him an e-mail at: bdeangelo@dioceseofgreensburg.org
SAINT JAMES NEWS ~ Happy Anniversary ~ We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Pat Dillon who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 8, 2017. May they experience the grace of God, the support of family and friends, as they continue to live out their commitment to each other and God in the Sacrament of Marriage. Congratulations! Holy Name Society News Today at 9:30 a.m. Mass the Holy Name Society will have Installation of New Officers and we welcome three new members. Please take the opportunity congratulate these men on their commitment to Saint James Parish and to the ministries that they provide. President Mr. Pat Dillon Vice President Mr. David McNaughton Secretary Mr. Raymond Mowery Treasurer Mr. Robert Butala Saint Benedict, Abbot Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Saint Benedict was born in Nursia, Italy (c. 480-c. 547). He was educated in Rome, was repelled by the vices of the city and in about 500 fled to Enfide, thirty miles away. He decided to live the life of a hermit and settled at mountainous Subiaco, where he lived in a cave for three years, fed by a monk named Romanus. Despite Saint Benedict s desire for solitude, his holiness and austerities became known and he was asked to be their abbot by a community of Monks at Vicovaro. He accepted, but when the monks resisted his strict rule and tried to poison him, he returned to Subiaco and soon attracted great numbers of disciples. He organized them into twelve monasteries under individual priors he appointed, made manual work part of the program, and soon Subiaco became center of spirituality and learning. He left suddenly, reportedly because of the efforts of a neighboring priest, Florentius, to undermine his work, and in about 525 settled at Monte Cassino. He destroyed a pagan temple to Apollo on its crest, brought the people of the neighboring area back to Christianity, and in about 530 began to build the monastery that was to be the birthplace of Western monasticism. Soon disciples again flocked to him as his reputation for holiness, wisdom, and miracles spread far and wide. He organized the monks into a single monastic community and wrote his famous rule prescribing common sense, a life of moderate asceticism, prayer, study, and work, and community life under one superior. It stressed obedience, stability, zeal and had the Divine Office as the center of monastic life; it was to affect spiritual and monastic life in the West for centuries to come. While ruling his monks (most of whom, including Benedict, were not ordained), he counseled rulers and Popes, ministered to the poor and destitute about him, and tried to repair the ravages of the Lombard Totila s invasion. He died at Monte Cassino on March 21. New Members Mr. Bill Ebert Mr. Jeff Rouse
NEWS IN THE DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG Catholic Media Convention Awards On behalf of Bishop Edward C. Malesic, I extend sincere congratulations to the entire staff of The Catholic Accent for their recent recognition at the 2017 Catholic Media Convention held in Quebec City, Ontario, Canada, June 20-24, 2017. This is a highly competitive competition, and the association receives thousands of entries every year. The newspaper won Catholic Press Association Awards in four categories. They are noted below with their authors and CPA commentary: Second Place: Best Reporting on Vocations to Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate The power of prayer in guiding Father Ryan C. Ravis to priestly ordination: Jerry Zufelt, story; Elizabeth Fazzini, video; Mary Seamans, photo and video: The author of this well put together piece stands aside and lets Deacon Ravis tell his story that culminates in ordination to the priesthood. That s what all good authors do because the result allows readers to learn about a person by listening and watching the person. Excellent approach. THEOLOGY ON TAP IN THE A-K VALLEY Calling ALL young adults (single, married, parents, etc.)! Join us for Theology on Tap in the A-K Valley on Thursday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the KNEAD Community Cafe (1011 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA 15068). The topic of the evening is I m the Bishop of the Greensburg Diocese AMA (Ask Me Anything) presented by Bishop Edward C. Malesic. Dinner and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. BYOB and invite a friend! Theology on Tap is a program for Catholic Young Adults and their friends to meet together at local bars, cafes, and restaurants to listen to a speaker, share conversa on, and gain new insights into the faith. For further informa on or to submit a ques on for Bishop Malesic, please contact Ariel Schroeder at: ASchroeder@dioceseofgreensburg.org or Elizabeth Trexler at ETrexler@dioceseofgreensburg.org or find us on Facebook at Theology on Tap in the A-K Valley (@akvalleytot). No need to RSVP, just show up! Ques ons for the Bishop will be accepted un l Friday, July 21, 2017. Second Place: Best Coverage of Pro-Life Issues The movement from suffering to healing after abortion: Elizabeth Fazzini, stories; Mary Seamans, photo illustration: This series on Project Rachel and the Rachel Retreat are focused and clearly informative. The stories of the women, told simply and clearly, offer insight and perspective that surpasses typical pro-life rhetoric. Third Place: Best Multiple Picture Package First diocesan-organized Day of Mercy: Mary Seamans, photos; Elizabeth Fazzini, story: Decent variety of images that helped tell the story. Honorable Mention: Best Multimedia Package Series Year of Mercy articles, videos and slideshows: Mary Seamans, photos and videos; Elizabeth Fazzini, stories and videos; Maria Guzzo, stories. We are grateful to the entire staff for their dedicated work in enlightening people of all generations in the Diocese by reporting Catholic news and Church teaching, sharing the Good News, and providing faith-filled stories - all of which call people into a deeper understanding of their faith. Thank you. Sincerely, The Reverend Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, JCL Vicar General, Diocese of Greensburg PART TIME TEACHER S AIDE Saint John the Bap st Pre-School-Sco dale Saint John the Bap st Pre-School, Sco dale, is looking for a part- me teacher s aide for the upcoming school year. Please contact Jeanne Anderson at the Parish Office if interested at 724-887-6321. TRASH N TREASURE EVENT The Rosary Altar Society of Saint Paul Parish in Greensburg will be holding its annual Trash n Treasure Sale on Friday, July 14, 2017 (9:00 am-7:00 pm), Saturday, July 15, 2017 (9:00 am-7:00 pm) with ½ off starting this day, and Sunday, July 16, 2017 (10:00 am-2:00pm). A special Early Bird preview will be held on Thursday, July 13, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a $5.00 admission. There will be a $4.00 Bag Sale on Monday, July 17, 2017 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. (Jewelry and Big Items will be ½ off original sticker price). For more information, please contact the Church Office at 724-834-6880.