St. James Roman Catholic Parish

“Uko Mgeni Hapa Mara Moja Tu.” (Swahili-Spoken in East Africa) † “In Wendo Kani Dichiel Kende” (Luo-Spoken in
Western Kenya.) † “Tu, tylko raz, cziowiek pozostanie nieznajomy.” (Polish) † “Égy ídegény vagy itten csak
égyszer.”(Hungarian) † Nyi dia amu ni tete vu alu adite (Madi—spoken in Northern Uganda) † “Uri Muenzi
Kamwe.” (Chishona, spoken in Zimbabwe.)
St. James Roman Catholic Parish
A Faith and Family Community
“You Are A Stranger Here But Once.”
“En este lugar, Usted es un desconocido solamente una vez." (Spanish) † “E Fa’atasi Lava Ona E Tagataese ‘I
Inei.” (Samoan) † Siete qui ma una volta uno sconosciuto.” (Italian) † "Vous n'êtes étranger ici qu'une seule
fois." (French) † Dunya’ya yatrance Tek defa geliyoruz.” (Turkish) † Jij bent een vreemdeling hier alleen maar een
maal.” (Dutch)
4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 19-20, 2015
ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 19-20, 2015
Parish Information
December 19-20, 2015 — 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
www.stjames-greater.com
19640 N. 35th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85308 ● Phone 623-581-0707 ● Fax 623-581-0110
Weekend Masses
Fr. Ben Onegiu, A.J.
Pastor
Fr. William Okot, A.J.
In Residence
4:00PM (Sat.)
7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM
2:00 PM (Spanish), 6:00PM (Youth)
Daily Mass
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat
8:00AM
Wednesday
7:00PM
Holy Days
Please consult the Parish Office
Confession
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6:00PM-6:45PM
Saturday 2:00PM - 3:30PM
or by appointment
Parish Office Hours
Sunday 8:00AM to 3:30PM
Mon-Fri 9:00AM to 12:00PM; 12:30PM to 4PM
Saturday 2:00PM to 5:30PM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO
Contact Mary Ann Ext 104.
SIx months in advance. Preparation classes are required.
Pick up the brochure for more information.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO
Contact Mary Ann Ext 104
Nine months in advance. Preparation classes are required.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
Call the Parish Office when seriously ill.
Assisting Clergy
Deacon Alan Bowslaugh (Retired)
Deacon Frank Devine
Deacon Roy Drapeau
Deacon Ricardo Gonzalez
● Business Manager - Pam Hester, Ext. 101
Administrative Assistant - Koby Aldridge, Ext. 108
● Director of Religious Education - Maria Stenner, Ext. 110
Formation Assistant - Mary Ann Zimmerman, Ext. 104
Youth Group Coordinator - Andrew Lahera, Ext. 103
● Director of Music and Liturgy - James Poppleton, Ext. 106
Assistant Music Director—Mike Giacolone
● Receptionists - Ext.100
and Finance Assistant - Nora Scott
Rebecca Betancourth
Irene Molette
● Facilities Coordinator - Rene Vera, Ext. 116
Maintenance
Martin Sanchez
Jim Hodson
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CTP Coordinator - Christina Metelski, Ext. 105
Funeral Coordinator - Deacon Frank Devine, Ext. 105
Rosalie Weller, M.C., Licensed Professional Counselor,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Phone 602-942-9505
St. Vincent De Paul - 623-581-0728
Bulletin Editor - Nessa de Mello –[email protected]
Communal Anointing is held on the first
Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM.
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Articles for the church bulletin need to be submitted and approved by administration no later than noon on Tuesday.
Announcements must be submitted in writing or by email to Maria no later than noon on Monday. Email: [email protected]
Flyers to advertise upcoming parish or diocesan events must be submitted to [email protected] no later than Tuesday noon to be
included in the video loop for the upcoming weekend.
All articles, announcements and flyers will be included—space permitting..
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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 19-20, 2015
Mission Statement
St. James Roman Catholic Parish Councils
St. James Roman Catholic Parish is a warm Pastoral Council:
and welcoming, Christ centered community, Theila Morris, Chair ▪ Irene Molette, Co-Chair ▪ Monica Gaynor ▪ Jorge Morales
▪ George Okumu ▪ Cindy Lancaster
dedicated to the service of all.
[email protected]
Finance Council:
Blaine Bandi, Chair ▪ Alvean Soliz, Co-Chair ▪ Lew Lancaster ▪ Michael Mathews
▪ Gerry Mendoza
[email protected]
Daily Mass M,T,TH,F,S at 8:00AM and Wed at 7PM
Monday, December 21
8:00AM-Mass
Christmas Decorating in the Hall
6:00PM-Adoration
8:30PM-Benediction
Stewardship & Development Council:
Dcn. Roy & Teri Drapeau, Chairs ▪ Carla Gonzales & Stephanie Wilson, Special Events &
Fundraising ▪ Tom Myhre, Parishioner Services ▪ Joe Tuiteleleapaga, Stewardship Education ▪ Seria Tuiteleleapage, Secretary ▪ Leticia Rodriguez, Spanish Community Liaison
[email protected]
Tuesday, December 22
8:00AM-Mass
5:30PM-E3 Africa Executive Committe
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Wednesday, December 23
Plate Income:
Children’s Giving:
7:00PM-Mass
Thursday, December 24
$ 16,387.14
$
47.50
CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00PM-Mass in Church
4:15PM-Mass in Hall
6:00PM-Mass in Church
Midnight-Mass in Church
Our plate budget number is $12,000 per week.
The plate income does not cover all expenses incurred.
$16,230 is needed weekly to cover our Parish expenses.
Fundraising profits are needed to cover the remaining $4,230.
Friday, December 25
Thank you for your support!
CHRISTMAS
9:00AM-Mass
11:00AM—African--Mass
2:00PM-Spanish Mass
ACH CONTRIBUTIONS:
Saturday, December 26
St. James is set up to do automatic payments (ACH) from your checking
or savings accounts. The parish will receive your contribution, even if
you are out of town or out of state.
8:00AM-Mass
Christmas clean-up in Hall
2:00PM-Reconciliation
4:00PM-Mass
Sunday, December 27
7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM-Masses
2:00PM-Spanish Mass, CLOW
3:00PM-Prayer Group Mtg. (Junta de Grupo de Oracion)
3:30PM-Spanish Choir
6:00PM-Youth Mass
Please come to Mass early enough not to disrupt. Leave
late enough not to insult. Worship reverently enough not
to distract. AND dress proudly enough not to offend.
PLEASE We are asking that you help preserve a
reverent atmosphere by turning off all pagers
and cellular phones before entering the Church!
Phone 623-581-0707
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If you are interested, please stop by the Parish Office to complete an authorization form.
Accounts will be debited on or after the 27th of each month.
WELCOME…
We extend our hearts in a warm St. James welcome to you whether long term
residents or newly arrived in the Parish. We thank God that you are with us. If you
are not registered, please fill out this form. Place it in the collection basket, drop it
off, or mail it to the office.
Name:____________________________Phone:_________________
Address:_________________________________________________
City:____________State_____Zip:______# in fam._______________
Request Registration Information ___New Address ___New Phone___
Moving, please remove from roster___
Interested in learning more about:
___The Catholic Faith___ Focus on Faith___ Baptism___Marriage
___Youth Group___Other Needs_______________________________
Registration material may be picked up at the Parish Office or mailed to your home.
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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 19-20, 2015
Please pray for the sick in our community, especially those from our Parish.
We welcome your prayer requests for your family members and friends. Direct permission from the person is needed. They will
remain on the list for 30 days. If someone is seriously ill, you may request that they remain on the list for 3 months. If after 3
months they wish to remain on the prayer list please contact the Front office to be listed on the bulletin board for an extended
period. Thank you.
Richard Adams
Gerald Allgeier
George Baizel
Marie Barker
Jim Beach
Deacon Alan Bowslaugh
Thomas Boyle
Alma Camacho
Nora Cordero
Judy Crable
Mark Curtis
Jack Douglass
Sheree Dudek
Janice Fellheimer
Jim Hall
Diane Henning
Jim Juilfs
Notty Koot
Pat Lahm
Brandy Lockwood
Larry Lubert
Alian Martinez
Kathleen Mathews
Patty Meehan
Kyle Messner
Leslie Mitchell
Bruce Orosco
Kathy Pringles
Megan Ricker
Barbara Walker
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is
every Friday from 8:30 AM and concludes
with Benediction at 7 PM.
ALSO
Every Monday from 6:00PM to 8:30 PM concludes with Benediction.
During exposition, Jesus cannot be left unattended.
Adoration = ONE hour. There are 10 hours of
Adoration on Friday and 2 1/2 hours on Mondays.
Come visit Jesus, the Prince of Peace, the Creator
of the Universe, the Merciful Savior, for just one of
these Hours.
Please remember those who have died.
Especially Sara Hester.
Available Masses
Dates below indicate Mass availability and
is on first come first serve basis.
Mass Intentions are now
available. Please check at the
front office for available Mass
times and to request the masses.
Feb 13,16,20,22,24,27,29
2016
Mar 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,20,21
2016 29,30,31
Pray For All of Our Service
Men and Women.
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them
and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need.
We ask this in the name of Jesus,
our Lord and Savior.” AMEN.
December 21, 2015 — December 27, 2015
MON
21 - Dec
8:00 AM
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE FLANAGAN FAMILY
Fr. Christopher
TUE
22 - Dec
8:00 AM
BRETT CRABLE (Living)
Fr. Ben
WED
23 - Dec
7:00 PM
ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
Fr. Godwin
THU
24 - Dec
4:00 PM (Church)
GENE KUBINA (Deceased)
Fr. Ben
4:00 PM (Hall)
FRI
SAT
SUN
25 - Dec
26 - Dec
27 - Dec
MAURY NIESLEN (Deceased)
Fr. Godwin
6:00 PM
HAROLD BAUMANN (Deceased
Fr. Godwin
Midnight
ST. JAMES PARISHIONERS
Fr. Ben
9:00 AM
CHRISTA SPAGNOLINI (Deceased)
Fr. William
11:00 AM
KRISTI RUNGE (Good Health)
Fr. Ben
2:00 PM
JOSE ROSADO (Deceased)
Fr. Kevin
8:00 AM
PATTY MEEHAN (Living)
Fr. William
4:00 AM
CHRISTINA COSTA (Deceased)
Fr. Ben
7:30 AM
MONSIGNOR BERNARD POPESH (Deceased)
Fr. William
9:00 AM
RICHARD PRIME (Deceased)
Fr. Godwin
11:00 AM
SOPHIE VOIGHT (Deceased)
Fr. Jan
2:00PM
ST. JAMES PARISHIONERS
Fr. Kevin
6:00 PM
JOHN A. KAMINSKI (Deceased)
Fr. Ben
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
December 20—December 26
Sun: Micah 5:1-4; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:29-45
Mon: Sg 2:8-14; Lk 1:39-45
Tue: 1 Sam 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56
Wed: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66
Thu: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Lk 1:67-79
Vigil: Isa 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25
Midnight: Isa 9:1-6; Tit 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Fri: Isa 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18
Sat: Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22
We encourage you to request a special day to have a Mass said for a loved one. Those days that have
one or more Masses currently open are listed above. Please check them out and come to the Parish
Office to select a day.
Phone 623-581-0707
Fax 623-581-0110
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Readings for next Sunday
December 27
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Colossians 3:12-21
Luke 2:41-52
No Altar Flowers during Advent.
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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 19-20, 2015
Fr. Robert’s Desk... Fr. Robert Aliunzi, A.J.
FAREWELL MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE
MENSAGE DE DESPEDIDA DE GRATITUD
Dear Friends,
Estimados Amigos,
Receive from me very best wishes for a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year 2016. Even though I had the opportunity in various ways and in different fora to say farewell to you before I left, I had desired also to do so in
writing though time could not allow me to do sooner.
Reciban de mi mejores deseos para una Feliz Navidad y
Prospero Año Nuevo, 2016. Aunque he tenido la
oportunidad en varios modos de despedirme de ustedes
antes de irme, tenía el deseo de hacerlo por escrito pero
el tiempo se me agotó.
For a little over ten years, we celebrated, rejoiced, encouraged and supported each other on many happy occasions but also mourned together our dear ones, offered our shoulders to each other to lean on in times of
trials and tribulations. All these I believe, provided us the
opportunity to grow together in our faith and become
even stronger persons, creating memories that will never
go away. Thanks be to God!
Por un poco más de diez años celebramos, regocijamos,
y nos dimos ánimo y nos apoyamos uno al otro en
muchas ocasiones felices pero también estuvimos de luto
por nuestros seres queridos y nos respaldamos en
tiempos dificiles y tribulaciones. Todo esto, yo creo, nos
brindió la oportunidad de crecer juntos en nuestra fe y
hacernos personas más fuertes, creando memorias que
nunca se borrarán…Gracias a Dios!!!!
As the saying goes, even the best dancer leaves the
stage at a certain point and I am not suggesting that I
am the best dancer referred to here (even though I have
some rare strokes to African music!). Yes, the time has
come and I have left you in the good and capable hands
of my brother Fr. Benedict Onegiu, AJ, whom most of
you know. Despite the obvious anxieties that characterize transitions, I have no doubt whatsoever in my mind
that the Spirit will continue to move in you and lead you
to the next step God has planned for you. Please, I implore you to accept and support Fr. Ben the same way or
even better than you supported me during my time with
you. Never, make unhelpful comparisons between me
and him because we are all unique in our own ways!
Como va el dicho, hasta el mejor bailarín sale del
escenario a cierto punto y no estoy sugeriendo eso que
soy el mejor bailarín (aunque tengo unas movidas
sobresalientes a la música Africana!). Cierto, el tiempo se
ha llegado en que me tengo que ir de ustedes y dejarlos
en las manos muy capaces de mi hermano Padre
Benedict Onegiu, AJ, el quien muchos de ustedes ya lo
conocen. A pesar de las ansiedades obvias que
acompañan cambios, no tengo la menor duda de que el
Espíritu seguirá moviendose en ustedes y llevarlos al
próximo paso que Dios tiene planeado para ustedes. Por
favor, les suplico que accepten y apoyan al Padre Ben en
la misma manera o hasta mejor en la cual me apoyaron a
mi durante mi tiempo con ustedes. Nunca, hagan
Quite frankly, I enjoyed my stay with you all and because comparasiones entre mi y él porque todos somos únicos
of your welcoming spirit, your dedication to the service of en nuestros propios modos!
the poor, your diversity and your love of St. James and Sinceramente, gocé de mi tiempo con todos ustedes por
me, I have left a stronger and better person than be- su espiritu acogedor, su dedicación al servicio a los
fore…thank you! Were it not for what I know is the will of pobres, su diversidad y su amor a San James y para mi,
God, I would have asked the bishop to make me stay a me voy siendo una persona más fuerte y mejor que
little longer to complete the exciting projects I was about antes,,,gracias a ustedes! Si no fuera que yo sé que es la
to embark on, but I know that what God has begun, He voluntad de Dios, yo le hubiera pedido al Obispo me
will always complete.
dejara quedar un poco tiempo más para completar todos
I want to take this opportunity also to ask forgiveness los proyectos que iba abordar pero sé que lo que Dios
during this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy from an- inicia El siempre termina.
yone I have hurt in any way in my ten years tenure here
at our parish. As a pastor, I have sometimes been outspoken and blunt and often too might have made unpopular decisions. Know that all was done in love. However,
on the other hand, if you have felt completely comfortable and profoundly affirmed through my natural smiles
and preaching, then I would say that you have not been
listening to my homilies very closely! It is the obligation
of every preacher to challenge his listeners to be more
holy, to look a little deeper into themselves, and do more
to help the Kingdom come. I have tried to do that, even
Phone 623-581-0707
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Quiero tomar esta oportunidad para pedirles perdón
durante el Año Jubileo Extraordinario de Misericordia a
cualquier persona que he lastimado durante mis diez
años en esta parroquia. Cómo párroco hay veces que he
sido franco y hay veces que he tomado decisions no
populares. Quiero que sepan que lo hice por amor.
Sinembargo, por otro lado, si ustedes se han sentido
completamente confortables y profundamente afirmados
a través de mi sonrisa y predicaciones, entonces digo
que no han puesto atención a mis homilías! Es la
obligación de cada predicador a retar a la gente a ser
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through challenges laced with humor. May the good Lord
continue to lead and guide you through your new pastor
Fr., Benedict Onegiu, AJ. My new address is:
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
3450 West Ray Road, Chandler AZ 85226
(480)899 1990
más santos, a autoexaminarse un poquito más, y hacer
más para el Reino de Dios que está por venir. Yo he
tratado de hacer eso, hasta a través de desafíos
humorosos. Que el Señor continue a liderarlos y guiarlos
a través de su nuevo párroco Padre Benedict Onegiu,
AJ. Mi nueva dirección es:
Again, Merry Christmas!
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
3450 West Ray Road, Chandler AZ 85226
(480)899 1990
Fr. Robert Seraph Aliunzi, AJ
Again, Merry Christmas!
Fr. Robert Seraph Aliunzi, AJ
Special Thoughts from the St. James Pro Life Ministry
The Miracle of Conception
Week 16 of 40 – Join us on the journey
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I enjoy drinking a lot of the fluid when it is sweet, but not when you’ve eaten something sour.
I can turn somersaults & I yawn and stretch.
I am 6” tall!
A new life starts when just one sperm cell from the father joins and fertilizes an egg cell from the mother. Just moments after conception numerous hereditary characteristics are determined. These include the different features and
individual trademarks such as gender, color of eyes, hair and skin; the shape of the face and body; and certain qualities of temperament and intelligence. A wonderful and unique little life has begun.
Join us the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:00am as we pray the rosary for the unborn in front of the Planned
Parenthood at 5771 W. Eugie with the Knights of Columbus.
The Pro-Life Ministry would like to invite you to join us every 1st Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the church hall.
Help us to defend those who cannot defend themselves!
RECYCLING AT ST JAMES
The parish earns money from YOUR recyclable items.
Cardboard - Cans - Newspapers - Discarded Mail - Old Phone Books - Magazines
If you would like more information, contact Gretchen Fenninger by calling the Parish Office.
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SVdP
THE DOORS ARE OPEN!
Help us build St. James by being a
LECTOR, ALTAR SERVER,
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER,
HOSPITALITY MINISTER, MUSICIAN,
or a part of our
ART AND ENVIRONMENT team.
For more information:
Contact Maria Stenner, Director of Religious Education
via email at [email protected].
Do you shop Amazon?
Now you can earn money for St James for most
Amazon purchases!
Just do your shopping on smile.amazon.com, and the
AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of
eligible items purchased to the charitable organization of
your choice...ST JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH!
Our first rebate:
$42.05
2015-2016
FRY’S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM
Beginning August 1, 2015, families in the Fry’s Community
Rewards Program need to re-enroll.
Follow the process outlined below to re-enroll your Fry’s
V.I.P card and continue your support of St. James.
Dear St James Parishioners:
Do you pay taxes? If you do, would you like to pay less? Arizona’s tax
credit programs will let you do just that. You can donate to St Vincent
de Paul at St James Parish and deduct dollar for dollar from your tax
liability up to $200 for filing singly, $400 for filing jointly. This is the tax
credit for the working poor. Using this credit absolutely does not interfere with the tax credit for Catholic schools or for public school extracurricular activities. It’s really very easy to do. Contribute through the Parish office or collection basket so the amount is validated on your Parish
giving statement. There is a form, Arizona form 321 that you submit with
your tax return. You will either receive a larger refund on what you already paid or have to pay less if you owe. The extra funds allow the
Conference to increase the amount of financial assistance we can give
each of our clients. Won’t you please consider participating in this winwin situation? For more information, there will be a flyer in the foyer. Thank you all very much.
Irene Molette, president SVdP
Mass of Installation for Father Ben
Father Ben’s Installation Mass as St. James’
Pastor will take place on January 10th at 11:00am.
Please join us in this joyous occasion and stay for a
reception in the hall.
How to Re- Enroll for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program
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Go to www.fryscommunityrewards.com
Click on ‘Sign-In’
Enter your email and password, click on ‘sign in’
Click on your name (top right hand corner), under
‘Account Summary’ scroll down to “Community Rewards”
Click on ‘Edit’ under Community Rewards
Under Find Your Organization: Enter our NPO number,
84600, or St. James Roman Catholic Parish, then select
‘search’
Under ‘Select Your Organization’. Click on the circle next
to our organization
Click on ‘Enroll’
If you have re-enrolled correctly, you should see a green
box with ‘Your enrollment in the Community Rewards
Program has been updated. Thank you for participating!
You will also see the information listed under ‘Community
Rewards’ on your Account Summary page.
If you have not enrolled in the Fry’s Community Rewards Program,
there is a Scrip Program Brochure in the Foyer for instruction on
how to link your Fry’s V.I.P card to St. James.
Thank You For Your Support!!
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St. James News
DONUTS ON SUNDAYS
Safe Environment
If you have any questions regarding Safe
Environment Training please contact Chris
at the Parish Office.
GIFT SHOP
2016 Sunday Missals are in stock. Do you have your
Advent Wreath and Candles? We have them too along
with many wonderful Christmas gift items. Check out
the sales tables.
Join your fellow parishioners in the
Parish Hall for donuts after the
7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 Masses.
THIS WEEK SPONSORED BY:
Spanish Prayer Group
This week our Spanish Prayer Group will be
hosting. Please stop by to visit with them
and find out about this group of parishioners
who meet weekly in prayer.
They would love to have you join them.
PRO-LIFE MINISTRY
Jeremiah: 1:5 “Before I formed you in the
womb I knew you, and before you were born
I consecrated you.”
Our next meeting will be
Tuesday, Jan. 5th at 6:00 PM
Please join us in promoting the sanctity of life.
Contact John Ingram, Sr. at the Parish Office.
Monday Afternoon Tea Ministry invites you to join us
at 12:30 p.m. Learn to loom knit or crochet or teach
us your craft. Bring an appetizer to share.
St. James Scrip Program
The Scrip program helps earn money for St James! Plan
ahead! Make a list of places to shop - Wal-Mart, Safeway,
Any Retailer. *A complete list vendors can be viewed at
www.glscrip.com.
Orders will be placed on the
following dates:
Gift Shop
We still have unique Nativity sets, Advent candles,
jewelry, gorgeous rosary bracelets, gift baskets and
much, much more. Stop in today to find that ‘special’ gif t.
YOUR 2016 COMMITMENT
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY DISCERN. Stewardship of giving is not
about the need of your parish, but of your need to give.
Lord God, You alone created this world and all that is
good in it. You allowed us our freedom, and entrusted us with
great responsibility. All of what we are, all of our concerns,
and unique ability we each have to help those around us come
from You. We ask that You bless us as we strive to transform
the earth through love, work and deed. Send the Holy Spirit to
work in hearts and lives, guide our service, and grant us a
spirit of purpose and joy. We pray with grateful hearts in
Jesus’ name. Amen.
JAN 19th ● FEB 16th ● MAR 21st
All Scrip orders need to be placed by 7:00 PM the
day prior to the listed order dates.
Order your gift cards for Christmas!
Please drop your commitment cards in the offertory
baskets, or leave them at the information booth in
the foyer after Mass.
(Orders usually arrive for pick up within the week)
With a little bit of work on your part
and no extra money out of pocket, this
program
November SCRIP
raises money for St James!
Questions?
Contact Irene Molette at
[email protected].
Phone 623-581-0707
9 Families earned $135.55
for St James!
Fax 623-581-0110
We resume with
Saturday
Confessions on
December 26th at
2:00pm.
Thank you.
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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 19-20, 2015
Religious Education/Educación Religiosa
Maria Stenner
ALTAR SERVER PRACTICE for
Captains on January 9th at 9:30am
in the Church.
Scripture Study
“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” St. Jerome
Our next Scripture session will be
January 7th in the Parish Hall at 7:00PM.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Programa para Niños:
Rayito de Luz Busca un programa en cual sus hijos
aprenderán más de su Fe Católica y al mismo tiempo
usted puede ingresarse al grupo de oración? Entonces
traígalos a Rayito de Luz cada Martes a las 7 de la noche y quédese
al Grupo de Oración: Dios Sana. Para más informes por favor de
comunicarse con Rogelio o Reyna Tovar al 602-626-4925.
The RE Program will be on
Christmas Break from December
9th through the 30th. We resume
classes on January 6th at 6:15 pm
Estudio de Biblia los lunes de
las 6:30-7:30 de la tarde. Para más informes comuníquese
con María en la Oficina Parroquial.
En Enero se comienza el estudio sobre el Evangelio
según San Marco. Inscribase ya!
Art and Environment Ministry
If you enjoy decorating and are
able to give some hours this
holiday season please contact
Vicky through the Parish Office.
Thank you.
Little Flowers will meet on
January 19th from 6-7:30pm. This
group is for girls ages 5-11. If you
would like more information or would
like to register please contact Rosa
Palomino at 602-832-6477.
Catholics On Fire
St. James Young Adult Group: United
January 19th, at 7:00PM in the hall.
Praise and Worship, Adoration,
Prayer, and much more!
SYMBOLON….IS HERE!
(www.Formed.org)
Contact Andrew Lahera at the Parish Office
for more information!
Cafecito con María
Próxima reunión es el 4 de Febrero.
Si tiene preguntas por favor de comunicarse
con Sonia al 760-670-9690 o búsquenos en
Facebook: cafecitoconmaria
Symbolon – What is it? This on-line video series has been
joined with eight other programs by a variety of renowned
presenters such as Bishop Barron, Dr. Sri, Dr. Pitre, Fr. Michael Gaitley and many more. Parishioners can access on
any electronic device that has internet anywhere on your
schedule. Six Catholic movies and 8 eBooks are also available. The cost is $10 for the subscription/access code that is
good until Sept. 1, 2016. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn more about our Catholic Faith. Volunteers will be
in the foyer and the parish hall to answer questions and to
register you today. Gift certificates are available.
Calling all parishioners….
BECOME A PART OF OUR NEWEST MINISTRY!
Our WELCOME TEAM members are staffing the Welcome Desk every weekend. The main focus of the ministry is to meet & greet parishioners and visitors before and after all weekend Masses. They will be available to answer questions and provide information about the parish.
This ministry is open to everyone. If you would like to be a part of the team, talk to one of the Team members after any Mass or call
the parish office to sign up. You will be able to volunteer time before and/or after the Mass you usually attend each weekend.
With enough volunteers, the time commitment would only be a couple of hours each month.
Phone 623-581-0707
Fax 623-581-0110
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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 19-20, 2015
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Pope Francis has declared this year the Jubilee Year of
Mercy. During the coming year we are encouraged to
frequent the Sacrament of Reconciliation, perform the
Spiritual and Corporeal Acts of Mercy, and to receive a
Jubilee Plenary Indulgence.
What is a plenary indulgence?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (n. 1471) states:
“An indulgence is a remission before God of the
temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already
been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly
disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions
through the action of the Church which, as the minister
of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the
treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints”.
You may receive a plenary indulgence extended
by Pope Francis in particular to the following: pilgrims
visiting the Holy Door(s), the sick and elderly, the incarcerated, those who practice the works of mercy, and
the deceased. The Jubilee indulgence is a significant
channel of spiritual power in the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
The Corporal Works of Mercy: feed the hungry, give
drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the
dead.
Spiritual Works of Mercy: counsel the doubtful, instruct
the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offenses, bear wrongs patiently, and pray for the
living and the dead. (With the Spiritual Works of Mercy it
is well advised to be charitable in all situations; be kind
and have a loving heart)
Our Sunday Visitor Publications has great resources on
the following: Confession, Mercy in the Teachings of the
Popes, the Saints in Mercy, the Parables of Mercy, the
Psalms of Mercy, Mercy in the Fathers of the Church,
and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
Also our Diocesan website has resources available:
www.diocesephoenix.org
May the grace of the Holy Spirit, example of the Son,
and loving acceptance of the Father lead and guide you
during the Jubilee Year of Mercy!
As we continue to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christchild at Christmas let us live in his love in all we do, especially in our
marriage relationship. Apply today to attend one of the upcoming
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in 2016. The next
weekend will be in Phoenix on February 19-21. For all other
dates and more information visit www.wwmearizona.com (Para los
fines de semana en español, por favor visite www.emm14.org)
Phone 623-581-0707
Fax 623-581-0110
St. Sharbel Relics
Saint Joseph Maronite Church will be hosting the relics of St. Sharbel for veneration
from January 15th to January 17th. We are
cordially invited to attend Mass on January
16th at 6:00pm with the relics being held in
repository on a side altar. Most Reverend Thomas J.
Olmsted will be the celebrant and homilist.
Address: 5406 E. Virginia Ave. Phoenix, 85008
Phone: 602-667-3280
As you start thinking about Christmas gifts consider the
Phoenix Catholic Women’s conference for yourself and the
special women in your life. Tickets available now!
Theme: He Crowns you with Steadfast Love and Mercy – Psalms
103:4
There will be a full day of inspirational talks including national
Catholic leaders Colleen Carroll Campbell and Cari Donaldson
Vigil Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted
The PDCCW is excited to once again offer the Young Catholic Track
for ladies ages 16-22.
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Location: Xavier College Preparatory
Cost: $50 early registration until January 15, 2016 (after that $60)
For tickets and information: pdccw.com or call 602-471-1944
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