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 Arsenia Eagan Birdie Ray Pam Hunter Arnel Biares Susan Briare 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106 (702) 648-6606 Fax (702) 648-0352 Email: stjames@sjtac.org Parish Pastoral Council. Meets 2 nd Wednesdays at 6:45pm Finance Council.....2 nd Wednesday at 5:30pm Choir...Practice each Thursday at 6:59pm Women s Auxiliary.......2 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......3 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. Monday Thursday 9:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am -11:00 am Office is closed on Fridays and Saturdays Sunday 8 a.m. (Community Choir) & 11a.m. (Gospel Choir) Reconciliation (Confessions): By Appointment Please call the office ****************************************** 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.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILDING FOR GOD S GLORY Ministries and Organizations Office Staff Faith Formation Director Administrative Assistant Business Manager Custodian Director of Music Parish Office May 6, 2018 Website: http://www.sjtac.org Office Hours: MASS SCHEDULES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
~~ Sunday, May 6, 2018 ~~ ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter LOVE ONE ANOTHER In the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter we are met with an extraordinary challenge: Jesus commands us to love one another as I love you (John 15:12). The letter from John echoes this command. Of course, we are to love those in our family, those we work with, those we like. But the scriptures make clear that we are also to love those we never notice, those we purposely avoid, and even those we are tempted to despise. In this Sunday s selection from the Acts of the Apostles Peter shows us how far God s love extends, and how far our love should extend in response. Peter realizes that God no longer shows partiality to the Jews, sharing divine love exclusively with them. Christ has revealed that God s love extends to all people, and so should ours. 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. Betty Bodley Yakkia Comminey Agnes Winder Shirley Morris Mary Jennings Natalie Johnson A. Feliece Griffin 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 $ 7,500.00 each week in order to meet our operating expenses. Please help us meet this goal April 29, 2018 Second Collection - Catholic Home/Black and Indian Missions: $362.00 Ordinary Offering $ 4,509.75 Land Debt: $ 207.00 Outreach/Poor: $ 55.00 Flowers: $ 10.00 Religious/Gift Shop: $ 300.00 May God Bless your generosity Please don t forget to include your envelope number 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: $375,783.88 Monthly Payment of $3,788.75 (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of March 31, 2018: $199,939.16 The Living Rosary will be prayed on Sunday May 13, 2018, immediately following the 8am Mass at 9:15am. Rosaries will be available for you. If you have any questions contact the church office. Memory Book Erratum Again, my sincere apology for all errors and omissions in the memory book. Please let the office or me know about the errors in writing. An insert will be published with corrections of errors. In addition, if you have been a member of St. James since 1967 and I missed you in the 50 years of services section, please let me know. All purchasers of books will receive an insert copy. Please let me know by May 7, 2018. Brendumas@yahoo.com or 702-708-0114. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) Committee Liaison/Assignments Fr. Jim Jankowski - Pastor Brenda Dumas - PPC Chair - Evangelization Lavonne Lewis - PPC V.Chair Stewarship & Parish Life Vincent Barte, Jr. - PPC Secretary/Communications Dwight Dorman - Parish Life Vacancy- Christian Formation Stacey Hunter - Social Justice & Community Engagement Linda Culliver - Communications Robert Shack - Liturgy David Bechtel - Communications Fr. Lijo Abraham ( Advisor) D. James Marek (Advisor non-voting) Pamela Hunter (Advisor (non-voting)
May 6, 2018 St. James the Apostle Church Page 3 Sunday: May 6, 2018 Catholic Communications/Catholic Univ. Mass ~ 8:00 am Catechism Classes ~9:15 am - 10:30 am Mass ~11:00 am (Gospel Choir) Confirmation Extended Classes ~ 1pm - 3pm Wednesday: May 9, 2018 Finance Council ~ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Parish Council ~ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday: May 10, 2018 Bible Study Group ~ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Gospel Choir Practice ~ 6:59 pm VOTER REGISTRATION St. James will be registering voters Sunday, May 6 between the masses. If you have not registered yet, please take advantage of this opportunity. Remember to bring ID with you. Diocesan Conference 2018 Hope Grows Here ~ Crece La Esperanza September 7 th & 8 th South Point Hotel & Casino Reserve your spot today! www.lasvegasdiocesanconference.org NEVADANS FOR THE COMMON GOOD (NCG) NCG will be having a Candidate Accountability Action on May 8th at 6:00pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. This is an opportunity to listen to the candidates on the issues we are interested in: Healthcare, Education, Affordable Housing & Homelessness, Transportation and Immigration. If you can attend, there is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board so we ll have an idea on how many St. James parishioners will be there. 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, email or phone number. If you have any questions, please contact the office. May 6, 2018 8:00 am: Pearl Aikens and people of the parish 11:00 am: Victorio Clavel READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149:1b-6a, 9b; John 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 138:1-3, 7c-8; John 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14; John 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23 or Ephesians 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mark 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Psalm 98:1-4; John 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Psalm 47:2-7; John 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Psalm 47:2-3, 8-10; John 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Psalm 103:1-2,11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4:11-16; John 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23 or Ephesians 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mark 16:15-20 St. James Community, I really appreciate your cards, calls and most of all for your prayers for my recovery. I am almost there and your visits and ministry of the Eucharist have greatly help. I have felt your love. Yours in Christ Mary F. Jennings It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit... John 15:16
May 6, 2018 St. James the Apostle Church Page 4 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE The Faith Formation Office hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays ~ 9:00 am -3:00 pm Thursdays ~ 1:00 pm -7:00 pm May Calendar 6 - Final Catechism Class/Group Celebration - 9:15am 6 - Confirmation Extension Class - 1:00pm 19 - Practice for First Communion Mass - 10:00am 20 - First Communion Mass - 8:00am 20 - Confirmation Classes - 1:00pm 26 - Practice for Confirmation Mass - 10:00am 27 - Confirmation Mass - 11:00am 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. The Graduating Class of 2018 Are you graduating from 8th grade, high school or college this year? Then we invite you to take part in our special recognition of graduates at the masses on Sunday, June 3rd. We would like to acknowledge your achievements and give you a special blessing. If you are a registered parishioner here at St. James and want to be included in this honor, you MUST stop be the church office to add your name to the list. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Eagan, the Director of Faith Formation, at 702-648-6606. Catechism Classes Today is the last session of our catechism classes for preschool thru 8th grades, including First Communion. We are having a celebration for another successful year of helping the children come to know God. Confirmation classes are still in session for a few more weeks. We are off for the summer. The Faith Formation Office will be closed from June 17th to August 15th. Registration for the 2018-2019 catechetical year will begin in August. Listen for the announcements or check the church bulletin for the exact dates and times. We wish all of our families and blessed and enjoyable summer. Victim Advocacy Number If you believe you are a victim of sexual and/or physically abused, please call our 24-hotline at 702-235-7723. BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Month of May May 02: Rhonda Hooper May 03: Tyrell Bass May 04: Robert Marshall, Angela Harvey May 05: Theresa Usigbe May 07: Nancy Czulewicz May 08: Rhonda Royal, Danielle Villano May 10: Charles Okeke, Anniv: Charles & Betty Allen May 12: Naeem Langston, Jr. May 14: Mary Schirling, Bobbye Boxx May 15: Elizabeth Chimal-Arellano, Raymond Newell Anniv: John & Janet Holmberg May 17: Maria Angela May 18: Mike Rippa May 20: Mary Thrower May 22: Steven Nwogbe May 23: Dan Skrenes, Michelle Okeke May 24: Pauline Evans, Dorothy McComb, Clarke Barte, Sr. May 29: Virginia Castaneda, Elyza Chimal-Arellano May 28: Ina Dorman, Walt Evans May 31: Stacey Scott-Cherry If your birthday or anniversary date is missing and you are a registered parishioner, please contact the church office. PROJECT GENESIS VIII Retreat for Young Adults in the Las Vegas Diocese will be held on May 18th - 20th at Camp Lee Canyon at 6201 Lee Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124. The Project Genesis retreat is sponsored by the UNLV Newman Center to enhance the young adults experience of your parish community by showing them a fresh look at the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, and through talks, discussion, skits, interactive activities their faith will grow and allow a young adult a renewed fire to bring back to your parish community. Please have your young adults aged 18+ to contact Neil Whitney on Facebook @ProjectGenesisRetreat or email ProjectGenesisLV@gmail.com for answers to any of your questions or to get the sign-up document. 75 th Anniversary Memory Book St. James Memory Books are here. Copies are available for purchase ($50) after each Mass. Thank you for your continuing support. WORLD YOUTH DAY - PANAMA 2019 Attention youth 18-35 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, 2019. The cost of the trip is $3,000. There will be an informational meeting held at St. Christopher Church on Monday, May 7th at 7:00 pm. Join other young adults from around the world in this once in a lifetime experience. Questions can be directed to Fr. Gene Kinney at 702-642-1154.
May 6, 2018 St. James the Apostle Church Page 5 Pastor s Message Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James, YOU WERE REMEMBERED EVERY DAY! While on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Israel, you were all remembered in my prayers each day. In particular, on Tuesday, April 17, I offered my Mass intention for all of the parishioners and friends of St. James the Apostle. This Mass took place at the Franciscan Chapel of the Cenacle, which is not the upper room (no one really knows where the exact upper room is!), but it s the chapel built by the Franciscans of the Holy Land on Mount Zion to commemorate the place of the Last Supper and the enduring gift of Christ s real presence in the Holy Eucharist. The journey to the Holy Land was a great experience. It was a privilege to walk in the land where Jesus walked. But, the thought came to me that anywhere Christ is present in the Eucharist and anywhere his disciples walk in charity is also Holy Land. So, believe it or not, sin city is also the Holy Land! And let s not forget that the whole Earth is all Holy Land, made holy simply because it was created by God for us and entrusted to us for its care. So, try to think of each day as a daily pilgrimage to the Holy Land right where you are. The same Christ who lived, suffered, died and rose in the Holy Land, lives through each one of us in the here and now. Enjoy your daily pilgrimage! INSTALLATION OF BISHOP GEORGE LEO THOMAS On May 15, Bishop George Leo Thomas will be installed as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Las Vegas. The Installation ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer. As much as we would like that it be possible for everyone to attend this joyous event, there simply is not enough space at the Shrine. Therefore, each Parish in the Diocese has been given an allotment of tickets to disperse as the Pastors and Administrators deem appropriate. Obviously, this is not an easy task to determine, and I offer an advanced apology for anyone who may have felt overlooked. I thank you for your understanding of our limitations and ask that you keep Bishop Thomas in your prayers. HE S COMING HERE FOR CONFIRMATION! We are privileged to welcome our new Bishop Thomas to our parish on Sunday, May 27 th for our Confirmation Mass at 11AM. Mark your calendars and get a chance to meet him on our own Holy Land! As he s just getting settled here and not able to celebrate all the Confirmations throughout the Diocese, it s an honor that he chose St. James to be one of the parishes where he will. I know that St. James will welcome our new Bishop with great joy and he ll absolutely LOVE IT! DID YOU NOTICE OUR NEW ALTAR SERVER ALBS? Thanks to Norma Savage for recently coordinating the efforts and donations to purchase new albs for our altar servers. The old ones were in pretty bad shape, but now the new ones add a new quality to this ministry. Thanks Norma, and thanks to all who contributed to these new altar server albs! 19 YEARS AGO! On May 8, 1999, I was ordained a priest of God at the Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 6 years later I would become its pastor, and in 2010 I moved to the Diocese of Las Vegas, a move I definitely see as part of God s plan. Thanks to all of you who support me in my priestly ministry among you. It s been nearly 2 years since I have been with you here at SJTA. These past almost two years have been a transition for all of us. I now have to share my ministry among two wonderful parishes, and you have to share your pastor and associate with another parish family. It s a consequence of the shortage of priests, and I don t know if I ll ever be able to master the challenge of being the pastor of two parishes. I ask for your continued support as I try to minister effectively. I can t be in two places at one time, but I do love both from the bottom of my heart, even though some people can t see that. There are times when it s difficult and exhausting between the two places, but for those of you who understand and accept the limitations of this necessary arrangement I offer my sincere gratitude. I am ever grateful to those who also encourage me to take time for myself, but it seems that when I do take time for myself, some need comes knocking at the door. Sometimes there is just no energy to open the door, and someone is bound to be disappointed. I have to remember that there is already one Savior, and I m certainly not him! Even Jesus had to take time away. I just minister in his name to the best of my ability, with my own limitations. But let me say this: I wouldn t have it any other way! I am blessed by so many wonderful people with whom I minister, and I have experienced the loving presence of Christ in so many of the people of God, the Church! Please know that I love you all, imperfect as I am. So, as I enter my 20th year of priestly ministry I thank you for your continued support and understanding. Together we move forward until the hopeful day we move into God s one parish in eternity! Peace always, Fr. James Michael Jankowski Pastor Parish Pastoral Council Vacancy Parish Pastoral Council has an opening on the council. Please pick up information from the office or call Brenda Dumas for more information. Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA) St. James the Apostle s 2018 assessment is $37,342.00. We received pledges in the amount of $20,620 from 48 parishioners and have payments of $8,780.00. 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. 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