April 3 - St. James Roman Catholic Church

WELCOME TO ST. JAMES PARISH
April 3, 2016
Our Mission
See a face, learn a name, hear a story. Love one another!
(Please use a name tag. This will help in getting to know each other in our Community of Faith).
This Week
Monday, April 4, 2016
Ministry with Teens—6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Christian Yoga—12:00 to 1:15pm
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Christian Yoga—7:15pm to 8:30pm
Thursday, April 7, 2016
1:30 p.m.—Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:30 p..—Ministry with Men
Friday, April 8, 2016
Saturday, April 9, 2016
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS:
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OUR MINISTRIES
Pastor: Rev. Thomas F. Lynch
Associate Pastor: Rev. Rogerio Perri
Deacons: Tom Masaryk, John Piatak
Adult Pastoral Ministry
 Ministry with Men: Jim Travers, Bob Carriero,Tom Gilbertie,
Jeff Noccioli, Mike Curran
 Ministry with Women: Angie deMello & Mary Tesla
Communal Prayer—Deacon Tom Masaryk
Worship
 Liturgical Ministers: April Dykes
 Liturgical Music: Barbara Mariconda
 Liturgical Environment: Michele Hoekenga
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 7:30 a..m. 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m., 6:00.p.m
Pastoral Services
 Faith Study: Betsy Redgate
 Principal St. James School: Jack Lynch
 Ministry with Teens Bob Nagy and Karen Smith
PARISH CENTER CHAPEL
 Ministry with Sick & Shut-Ins: Pat Stockdale
Eucharistic Adoration:
 Social Outreach: Jim Hodska
Monday—Friday—9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Friday– 3:00 p.m.
 PATH—Debby Carroll
Daily Rosary: M-F 5:00 p.m.
 St. James Prison Ministry - Alphonse DeJulio and Denis Granado
Wheelchair accessible
 Prayer Shawl Ministry—Mary Perille
PARISH CENTER HOURS:
 Gratitude Ministry— Suzanne Smith, Jane Begnino, Elaine Letcsch
Monday—Friday—9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
 St. James Young Adult Network—Ruwani Williams and
Janine Walsh
THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: will be Mondays at the
Support Services
8:00 a.m. Eucharist. Prior notice is not necessary.
All those who are dealing with a serious illness and/or will be
 Finance Council: Dan Caron
undergoing surgery during that week are invited to receive this
 Pastoral Stewardship: David Zamachaj and Maggie Granado
sacrament.
 Business Manager: Natalia Zamachaj
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents must register with  Business Office: Dolores Lathlean
Patty D’Andrea at the Parish Center to schedule a baptism and to
 Parish Manager: Marcy Kelly
receive information regarding a mandatory Pre-Baptism class.
 Administrative Assistant: Patty D’Andrea
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Church)
 Digital Ministry: Tonya Overby
Saturdays: 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. , Thursday before First Friday:
 Parish Personnel Manager: Paul Fasold
4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. or by appointment
PARISH NURSES: If you would like to meet with a
Parish Nurse, please call Margie Balint at 203- 3783081 or Marianne Laska at 203-301-0445
2110 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615
Telephone 203-375-5887
Fax. 203-378-1562 - www.stjamesstratford.com
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St. James Community of Faith
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The Women of StJames
St. James Young Adult Network
Weekly Offertory
In Church Collections
Electronic Offertories
Total
2016
$ 10,423.50
$ 4,220.74
$14,644.22
2015
$11,217.05
$ 2797.20
8:00 a.m.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, April 4, 2016
Donna Roach
$14,014.25
5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
St James Parishioners Living & Deceased
8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Connie Hodges
5:30p.m.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
St James Parishioners Living & Deceased
8:00a.m.
Friday, April 8, 2016
St James Parishioners Living & Deceased
8:00 a.m
4:30p.m.
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal
7:30a.m
9:15 a.m
11:15 a.m
6:00p.m
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Frank W. Decerbo
Joseph Michalek
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Marcy Kelly—prayerful intentions
Antonia Vargas LLorens
David Griffin
Jorge Gonzales
If you have offered a mass for someone and would like to bring the gifts up,
please see the acolyte 15 minutes prior to mass to sign in.
PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
“Dearest
lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you
deserve; to give and not to count the cost.” — Ignatius of
Loyola
To date we raised $48,539.00 which brings us to 37.34% of
our $130,000.00 goal. If you have already given Thank you,
if you have not please consider joining us and let's change
lives.
Please consider the following options when deciding upon the
best way to support the Annual Catholic Appeal :
 Make a pledge and spread out your payments over 5
months
 Donate on- line by going to the diocesan website,
2016ACAbridgeport.com
 Check if your employer will match your gift through
the Corporate Matching Gift Program
 Donate a one - time gift
 Contribute a gift of appreciated stocks
or securities
Whatever you decide, your gift will be greatly appreciated
and make a difference in the lives of others.
SEVEN DAY VIGIL CANDLES: (4/2-4/8/16)
Church Tabernacle: Jack Keegan
Chapel Tabernacle: Blessings & Prayers for the McLaughlin Family
CHAPEL INTERCESSORY CANDLES:
Candles will burn for the following intentions:
Candle #1: Our Homebound Parishioners
Candle #2 : All men and women in the military
Readings for April 10, 2016
1st Reading: Acts:5:27-32, 40b-41
Second Reading: Rv. 5:11-14
Gospel: Jn 21: 1-19 or 21:1-14 (48)
FAITHFUL DEPARTED - Rosemary Matyasovsky
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Jennie Michocko, Tom Kiefer, Erzsebet
Batizfali, Marcy Kelly. Carl Ciarcia Jr, Carl Ciarcia, Sr., Patricia Ciarcia, John Andrade, Margaret Paoletti, Manuel Falcon., Rose White,
Edward and James Ramos, Weezy Meeker, Stanley McFadden, Sigrid
Rogowski, James Miller, Erica Christie, Mary Semedo, Mary Ann Hogan, Ethan Dorbat, Larry Nassef and Joan Nassef, Carmella DeCesare,
Jenna Stickland, Emanuel Bell, Antonio Soares, Maggie Bell, Sonja
Monk, Dee Stemmle, Carl Oliver, Ivor Fernandez, Frank Dempsey,
Lori Hayes O’Brien.Matthew Montenegro Reyes, Gareth Mair, Bridget
Pardee
MINISTRY WITH SICK AND SHUT-IN
Pat Stockdale - Please contact the Parish Center if you know of
a parishioner who is in the hospital or nursing home so that we can
arrange a visit from a member of our ministry.
SOCIAL OUTREACH
ADULT FORMATION
Betsy Redgate
Jim Hodska
"Both The Food Pantry and The Bridge ministries continue to
grow and thrive primarily due to our wonderful volunteers and
the generosity of the St. James community. All the food for the
pantry comes from you who bring bags of groceries to Church
every week. The Bridge is able to give out all those tooth
brushes, soap, etc. because of your continued generosity. It is
your continued support of these and other ministries at St.
James that enable us to serve the poor and marginalized. All
our volunteers thank you for seeing the face of Christ in others."
St James Prayer Shawl Ministry
Will meet on Thursday April 7th, 2016 @1:30pm
in the Parish Center. Our ministry welcomes
new members. Come join us in prayer, knitting
crocheting and create a shawl made with love
and compassion for others. We welcome you to
join us to knit, crochet and bond in prayer and
friendship. We have given out over 1050 shawls
for many in needs. The shawls are available to
anyone seeking God’s embracing love during
times of sickness, healing, loneliness or transition and are available at no cost through the
Parrish Center. Any inquiries call Mary Perille
at 203-377-1265.
MINISTRY WITH WOMEN
Angie DeMello and Mary Tesla
Catching Fire, Becoming Flame- Wednesdays, April 6-May 11,
7:00-8:30p.m. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we can become disciples in our broken world. Learn how to fan the flames ignited in our
baptism so that we may pray and live in deeper intimacy with God
and others! This program is open to all and is also preparation for
adults wishing to be confirmed. Call or stop by the Parish Center to
register. Cost is $15 and includes book.
Adult Confirmation- If you wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in May, please enroll in Catching Fire, Becoming Flame.
Christian Yoga Spring Session- starts Tuesday, March 8, 12:001:15 and Wednesday, March 9, 7:15-8:30. $75 for eight sessions or
$12 for drop-ins. Register at the Parish Center.
MINISTRY WITH MEN
Jim Travers, Bob Carriero,Tom Gilbertie,
Jeff Noccioli, Mike Curran
Beloved Sons
Our next Beloved Sons gathering is Thursday, April 7 (7:30 PM8:45 PM @ the Parish center). As we do every first Thursday (and
third Saturday) men just like you gather for fellowship and faith
sharing; all centered on the gospel story for that upcoming weekend,
the third Sunday in Easter (John 21:1-19). Will you recognize Jesus? He won’t need a name tag for you.
Happy Easter
On behelf of all of us in men’s ministry, which by definition is all of
you, each one of you a beloved son; a happy and joyous Easter to
you and your families. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us
rejoice and be glad.”
St. James Community of Faith
congratulates the following
children as they receive their
First Communion this weekend: Nazareth De la Borda,
Joseph Francetic, Lukas Grinvalsky, Liza Powell, and
Samantha Roman.
Women’s Communion Breakfast
Sunday, April 24, 2016
The Lord is My Strength
7:30 a.m. Mass at St. James
Event—9:00 –12:00 p.m. at the Trumbull Marriott
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Tickets will be on sale the weekends of:
April 2/3, April 9/10, and April 16/17
MINISTRY WITH TEENS/YOUTH
Susan Nagy, Catie Lambert, Yaya Lopez, Bob Nagy, Eddie Perez,
Karen Smith, Gary Williams
~~ATTENTION TEENS~~
Please join us at the Parish Center on Monday, April 4th
from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
We will start off with Mike Somers
leading us in Holy Hour and end with games
with Yaya. Hope to see you there and please bring
a friend or two.
Married or Single
All are welcome.
(Recommended age range: 19-35)
23 “Whoever
wants to be my disciple must
deny themselves and take up their cross
daily and follow me. ~ Luke 9:23
What does it mean to take up your cross daily?
What does it mean to you personally?
“So, "taking up your cross" refers to giving your
whole life to God, as Jesus was about to give His
life for us. This involves bearing burdens, but it is
deeper than that. It is a total dedication of life. Our
whole life is given to His service in anything He
says. This will lead us to willingly deny self. Following Him then requires us to live as He lived His
life (I Pet. 2:21; Matt. 10:34,35; I Cor. 11:1).” (from
http://www.gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/
deny_self-carry_cross.php)
I love this picture I found online (sorry couldn’t find
who to credit the drawing to)… it shows that even
though we are to face our burdens in life, even—
sometimes especially—when we try to serve God,
He is there for and with us. Gently, quietly. Making
that cross a little lighter than it could be.
Next Event:
When: Saturday April 23
What: 4:30pm mass, then movie viewing
Where: St. James Church
Who: All are invited!
Upcoming Events:
Unless otherwise stated,
we meet every 4th Sunday
at 1:15pm at the Parish
Center.
Mar. 27th: No meeting;
Easter Sunday.
Sun April 23rd: Mass & a
Movie
May: Memorial Day
Weekend Picnic (Date:
TBD pending weather
forecast).
Coming soon: Bible Study
Stay tuned on
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For more information contact:
Ruwani (818) 472-7808 or Janine (203) 685-1856
[email protected]