St. James the Apostle Catholic Church 8400 Monarch Drive Port Richey, Florida 34668 (727) 869-3130 fax (727) 869-8886 Email: office@stjamesportrichey.org 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 8:30am/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
The first Annual Parish Picnic was a HUGE success. Thank you to the committee members and volunteers who helped to make this event possible. Fr. Mike was so happy with the turn out and he was so supportive of this. We can t thank him enough. A special thanks to our staff Randi, Bob, Judy, Joe Tina, Lorraine, Lori, Butch and Deacon Mark for not only attending but overseeing the event.. A special shout out to Deacon Mark and Ian Hulbert who were in the kitchen cooking hotdogs and hamburgers for all of us.to all who volunteered and all who attended, we could not have had the wonderful success and fun without you. There are so many people we would like to personally thank but so as not to miss anyone please know that our hearts are full of love and gratitude to all of you for such an amazing outpouring of help and support. The food, the games, the dancing and just plain old talking with one another was amazing. We hope to continue next year, possibly sometime in November. See you there!!!!! Fel low shi p!!! FUN!!!! Jenga was a huge success thank you to Mr. Sal Licari for making this set for us.!!!! d o Fo So foo mu to d. T ch d all ha eli. nk cio yo us u
Mass Intentions Monday: 09/10 8:30am Pat D Onofrio Tuesday: 09/11 8:30am Living Intentions for 99th Birthday for Ruth Bousquet Wednesday: 09/12 8:30am Vocations Readings for the Week of September 10, 2018 Monday 1 Cor 5:1-8; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday 1 Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday The Most Holy Name of Mary 1 Cor 7:25-31; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 09/13 8:30am In Honor of St. Anthony Friday: 09/14 8:30am Elizabeth Fischer Saturday: 09/15 Vigil 4:00pm Helen Frederick Sunday: 09/16 8:00am Parishioners 10:00am Willian (Bill) Leonido 1:00pm Joseph Licari Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Lk 6:27-38 The Exalta on of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Cor 10:14-22; Jn 19:25-27 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 50:5-9a; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35 Altar Candles The candle burning on the altar in the Chapel and Church for the month of August is in memory for Kristin Carlin and were donated by Bob and Connie Drumnand. 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 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 727-869-3130. 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: Roman Lucas.
Praying our Way through Life With Sr. Lila Our Catholic Catechism has a section that deals with prayer. Sr. Lila will be using a study guide that will costs $7.00, please make checks payable to St. James the Apostle Church. In this class, the parts that will be covered include: Liturgy is the work of the Trinity, The people, places and rites of the liturgy, called to encounter with God, Different forms and obstacles to prayer and the Lord s prayer. Classes will begin Wednesday, September 19th at 9:10am. For more information please leave a message for Sr. Lila in the office 727-869-3130. Blood Mobile The Blood mobile will be here today, September 9, 2018 from 8:00am to 1:00pm. All it takes is a little of your time, and you can save lives. THIS & THAT SALE THIS & THAT SALE is around the corner! Please remember us when you are cleaning your house. The sale is October 6th. All proceeds go to the Youth Ministry and we thank you very much for your support. We will begin collecting the week of October 1st. HEALING THE ABORTION WOUNDED Project Rachel Significant growth can result from working through the pain of abortion together as a couple. For example, the spouse that was not involved in their husband s or wife s past abortion may choose to spiritually adopt their spouse s aborted child. This spiritual adoption can assist in the healing process and be a beautiful way to unite the couple as the family God intends them to be. Raphael s Way 10 Hour Healing Retreat will be held on Oct. 5 & 6 in the Palm Harbor area and Rachel s Vineyard Weekend Retreat will be Oct. 12-14 in Lutz. For more information and registration: Email ProjectRachel@ccdosp.org or call 813-924-4173. Project Rachel is affiliated with Rachel's Vineyard - www.rachelsvineyard.org Healing After Abortion. Call toll-free national hotlines: Rachel's Vineyard: 877 HOPE 4 ME (877-467-3463) - National Hotline for Abortion Recovery: 866-482-LIFE (866-482-5433) Run For Babies Adoption Fund 5K Run/Walk November 3, 2018 - Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland Help us make the First Annual Run for Babies a success! Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities Adoption Services helping mothers not ready or able to parent and parents completing their family through adoption. Register, Sponsor or Donate at CCAdoptFL.org - click on Events See You There! For more information call 863-670-6627.
St. James Teens Active Together In Christ Please mark your calendar : Sept. 26 Wednesday at 6pm 40 Days for Life Kickoff Youth Room/Chapel Oct. 2-5 Tues-Fri This & That Set Up East Wing Oct. 6 Saturday This & That Sale East Wing Please check the youth table for latest updates, calendar, pictures and sign up sheets. Best way is call / text : (727) 967-3768. You can also email me at youth.group@stjamesportrichey.org Youth Ministry office : (727) 869-3130 ext. 1309.. Thank you and God bless. Mrs. Lorraine Parsons The first Annual Parish Picnic was a huge success. Thank you Mrs. Judy Licari and Mrs. Gwen Roth for organizing this event and to the committee members and volunteers who helped made this event possible. A million thanks to you. I had great time dancing ( thanks to our awesome DJ Joe Licari ) and most of all talking to parishioners especially those who I met for the first time!! After all this is what the event is for, to be with our fellow parishioners and have a good time. I d like to acknowledge the youth and family who came and volunteered : Kessel family (Cathi is also in the committee), Licari families, Tonello family, Perro family, Bajala family, Donahue family, Chowaniak family, Abreu family, Meghan Davis, Gouveia family, Zach Merto, Madison Jackson, Giambanco family, Gabriel Sullivan, Lamparski family and Cichocki family. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Teen Twisters!! Our snow cone crew and their testers. Teen Challenge: get the yellow cup to the top of the stack without dropping stack and rotating between right and left hands to put red cups on the bottom. Hey guys you missed Mrs. Judy behind you. She BEAT you all!!! Better practice for a rematch.
St. Vincent de Paul Society In today s Gospel we hear how Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak! In living the gospel, we must open our ears to hear and recognize all the everyday opportunities for making God s presence known especially to those who are poor and suffering. Today, the Church also celebrates the feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Frederic heard the call of Jesus to love and serve those who are suffering. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call us at 727 862-8580 so that together we can make God s presence known to those who are suffering and poor. Thank you for your generosity. Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure Offertory Collection $11,532.92 Attendance: 1,030 Offertory $8,164.50 Non-Envelope Offertory $1,875.42 On-Line Giving $1,493.00 Total Offertory $11,532.92 Debt Reduction $2,866.55 Knights of Columbus and Flapjacks Tickets are still available in the Parish Office or from a Knights member for their Flapjack Fundraiser event at Applebee's. Tickets are $7.00 and it is Saturday, September 15th from 8am until 10:00am. Baptism: Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your child! The Baptism of your child provides an opportunity to examine your own Christian Life and spirituality and we want to extend this to your child Please contact the Parish Office to inquire about the preparation process for the Sacrament of Baptism. Marriage: At least six months preparation needed. Renewal/Blessing of Marriage Vows: Please contact the Parish Office one month before. The Sick: If you know of anyone who is sick, at home or in the hospital, and in need of a visit please contact the parish office. Joining the Parish: To join the parish we invite you to visit us in the parish office, Monday Friday. Our hours are 9-12 and 1-4. Stop by and meet us and we will get all the necessary information from you. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 727-869-3130. We look forward to meeting you and saying hello. Sponsors certificates: Only eligible registered parishioners who have received all your Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation) and, if married, a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church, can be given a certificate to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation.