Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
A Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Stewardship Parish 49 Crosswinds Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414 www.stjameswv.org 304-725-5558 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed November 2, 2014 “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.” John 6:40 Staff Contact Info Around the Parish The Roman Catholic Parish of St. James the Greater 49 Crosswinds Drive Charles Town, WV 25414 Office: 304-725-5558 Website: www.stjameswv.or g Pastor……......…………….Ver y Rev. J ohn S. Ledfor d, V.F. [email protected] Pager number: 304-229-1563 Rectory number: 304-725-6801 Associate Pastor……...…….Rev. Fr . J osé Manuel Escalante [email protected] Permanent Deacon……….…........Rev. Mr . David E. Galvin [email protected] Director of Liturgy & Music…...…….… Mr . Gar y Penkala [email protected] Faith Formation…………………..……........ Mr s. Allie Enos [email protected] Hispanic Office………………………..Mr s. Mar gar ita Cr uz [email protected] Offertory……………………….….….Mr s. Mar y Ellen Ross [email protected] Secretary……………………….…...…….... Mr s. Chr is Pifer [email protected] Stewardship Office…………..……..…….Mr s. J ackie Moler [email protected] St. Zita’s Cupboard………………….…… Mr s. Laur a Bar r [email protected] Deacon Dave Surprised with Party on the 10th Anniversary of his Diaconal Ordina on On the afternoon of Sunday, October 19, St. James parishioners surprised Deacon Dave Galvin with a party in his honor. The occasion marked the 10th anniversary of his Ordination as a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of WheelingCharleston. In the photo at lower left, Deacon Dave is shown at the party with his parents, Denny and Perky Galvin. Congratulations, Deacon Dave, and thank you for your love and support of St. James Parish! Printed below is a note from Deacon Dave: Come let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. (Psalm 95) I want to personally shout with joy in thanksgiving for the way that the Lord has used each member of this parish in fostering my diaconal vocation. The generosity during the month of October has been overwhelming. Having received a new truck on October 1st and the surprise party on the 19th was a wonderful gift to my entire family. The truck already made its maiden voyage to Webster Springs for our men’s retreat, and it held 20 kayaks for a youth event on Columbus Day. It has been an honor to serve our parish and humbling as you have all patiently grown with me. I recognize that there are many areas where I need to grow and, with God’s Grace and the help of the St. James Community, I am hopeful for a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and each one of you. Thank you for your love and support of my family. Laura, Hannah, Claire an Peter are grateful to be members of this parish and love to share the goodness of our people when they are travelling. Thank you as well for the warm welcome given to my parents. The smiles on my Mom’s and Dad’s faces are worth as much as anything I have been given. They have sacrificed greatly to preserve their marriage and to hand on the Catholic faith. They had a lovely weekend and were thankful that they were able to meet so many of you. Thank you to Fr. Ledford and Fr. Escalante for their support and love of diaconal vocations. Let us continue to pray for each other as we continue to grow in our relationship with Christ and His Church. I also ask special prayers for the Pressl family and the Munuhe family as they continue to discern a diaconal calling for Marcus and James. Through the intercession of St. Stephen, St. Lawrence, and St. Vincent, may God Bless all of you. God Bless, Deacon Dave November 2, 2014 Page 2 Pastor’s Page Pastor: Very Rev. John S. Ledford, V.F., [email protected] or 304-725-5558 Pager number: 304-229-1563 Rectory number: 304-725-6801 Associate Pastor: Rev. Fr. José Manuel Escalante, [email protected] or 304-725-5558 Parish Secretary: Chris Pifer, [email protected] or 304-725-5558 Dear Friends, Birthdays this week: This weekend we come together to celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls. Saturday was the Solemnity of All Saints. This year, because it occurred on a Saturday, it is NOT a holy day of obligation in the United States. Both are very beautiful celebrations in their own right. Nov 3: Lena Boyd, Brian Carter, Shannon Curtin, Jax Ocasio, Matthew Poulos, Elisabeth Reese, Tom Rys, Christopher Wagoner, Sonia Zavala; Nov 4: Erick Ambroise, Ally Anders, Jae Anderson, Frances Chapman, Carol Del-Colle, Lawrence Franklin, William Lynch, Emily Noll, Mia Panek; Nov 5: Marta Espinoza, Megan Hermosillo, Beth Hood, Logan Jalbert, Scott Sawyer, John Shea, Amelia Young; Nov 6: David Boyle, Mark Kracun, Manuel Mejia, Natalia Wunder; Nov 7: Christian Cugini, Greg Cyr, Nicholas Graeff, Felicia Maleski, Erika Meadows, Bryan Reed, John Snyder; Nov 8: Vera Anthony, Erwin Aquino, Bill Gavert, Theresa Grove, Scott Hill, Carolyn Schultz, Melissa Sherrill, Joseph Terango, Kristin Williams, Lindsay Williams, Jeff Woods; Nov 9: William Ceron, Janice Fanciullacci, Fred Gessler, Richard Gomez, Jim Hepner, Tiffanie Lugo, Carl Mackey, Salvador Orozco, Heather Parker, and Michael Sauder. Today we recall our many forebears who have gone before us. Each in his own unique and special way has passed on the Gift of Faith. Isn’t it interesting the things we remember about our loved ones? For example, in the Book of Wisdom, in a passage heard at many funeral liturgies, the sacred writer reminds us of these gifts. We are sad because our forebears are no longer with us in the physical sense, but still their presence is felt many times. We sense their presence as they share with us at different times the beauty of their wisdom, for their “gold in the furnace” continues to form us. Jesus, as John tells us this story, reminds his listeners of God’s continuing presence. Time and time again, as John reflects, John has Jesus remind his followers of his continuing presence among them and likewise among us. It’s a powerful presence, we can feel time and time again as we stop the rush of everyday life. God’s presence all of a sudden is felt time after time. Respectfully yours, Fr. John Upcoming Events on the Pastoral Calendar: • Tuesday-Wednesday, November 4-5 at 12:00 pm: The Vicar s and Diocesan Presbyteral Council meet at Priest Field Pastoral Center. Both Fr. Escalante and I will be at this meeting. • Monday, November 10 at 10:00 am: Pr esbyter al Continuing Education will be held at Saint Francis de Sales in Morgantown. Both Fr. Escalante and I are scheduled to attend. • Thursday, November 13 at 1:30 pm: The Pr iest Health and Retir ement Board meets at the Chancery in Wheeling. I am part of that Board. Happy birthday to all! May God bless you abundantly on your special day, and every day of the coming year! MESSIAH CONCERT AT ST. JAMES ON NOVEMBER 15 British Dinner Fundraiser and Concert In order to continue the fine collaboration with Masterworks Chorale of Shepherd University, we need to help financially support these grand concerts with full orchestra that have become a semi-annual event. Vatican regulations deem that concerts in Catholic churches be open to all (i.e., no ticket sales). In order to help raise funds, we’ve scheduled a Dinner/Concert evening for Saturday, November 15. A formal, plated British dinner (roast beef, parsley potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, trifle) in the Social Hall will precede a performance of G.F. Handel's "Messiah" in the main nave. Diners will enjoy mealtime entertainment (including some of the deleted arias from the later performance) and will be escorted to reserved seats for the concert. The dinner ($40 ticket) begins at 6:00 pm. Masterworks Chorale from Shepherd University, along with student soloists and full orchestra, will present the entire choral masterpiece, with some cuts in Parts 2 and 3. Gary Penkala, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music at Saint James Church, will direct Part the First. Dr. Erik Jones, Director of Choral Activities at Shepherd University and Music Director of the chorale, will direct Part the Second and Part the Third. The concert begins at 7:30 pm. Free-will donations are gladly accepted to continue this collaboration and present concerts in this community setting. Tickets are on sale in St. Zita’s Cupboard. Page 3 November 2, 2014 Pastoral Associate for Liturgy & Music: Gary Penkala, [email protected] Sacristan: John Sherwood, [email protected] Altar Guild Coordinator: Laura Bakin Choir Directors: Kathleen Feeney / Laura Galvin / Claire Galvin / Nancy Guiney / Grace Guiney Brigid Bakin Aides: Carol Hayes / Meridith Marshall Wednesday Liturgist: Jonathan Mann Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (Sun Rdngs Proper, Wkday Rdngs Year 2, Psalter Week 3) LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS & MASS READINGS PRIESTS’ MASS INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 3 - 9 Tue 12:05 pm Ted Coomler (D) by the Coomler Children M Nov 3 St Martin de Porres religious (opt mem) Readings: Phil 2:1-4 / Ps 131:1-3 / Lk 14:12-14 Wed 7:00 pm Margaret Vasta (L) by Allyson Green T Mon 7:00 am Frank Markstrom (D) by Paula Markstrom Thu 12:05 pm June Talbott (D) by the St. James Women’s Club Fri 7:00 am Juana Serano (D) by Frank Rosario Sat 5:00 pm Harold Mahoney, Sr. (D) by Mary Ellen Mahoney Sun 8:00 am 11:00 am [St P] 11:00 am 1:10 pm 6:00 pm Pat & Linda Blanc (L) by Beverley Johnson Rob Watson (D) by Gary & Janice Kable Norman Usiak (L) by Helen Shumaker For the St. James Hispanic Community For the People of St. James Parish Mass at St. Peter Cemetery on Nov 3 We will hold our All Souls Mass at St. Peter Cemetery on Monday, November 3, at 12:00 noon. Following the Mass, the graves will be blessed and sprinkled with Holy Water. _________________________________________________ Honoring our Beloved Dead during the Month of November Praying for the dead, especially for those we have known, is an act of Christian charity. All parishioners are invited to bring photos of their deceased family and friends to hang on the bulletin board in the narthex during the month of November. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mass to Honor our Veterans on November 11 On Tuesday, November 11, we will celebrate a Mass honoring our veterans. As of the time we went to press with today’s bulletin, the exact time of the Mass had not been verified; please check our bulletin next week for the time of this special Mass. We do hope you will join us as we thank the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Nov 4 St Charles Borromeo bishop (memorial) Readings: Phil 2:5-11 / Ps 22:26-32 / Lk 14:15-24 W Nov 5 Wednesday of 31st Week in Ord Time Readings: Phil 2:12-18 / Ps 27:1-14 / Lk 14:25-33 Th Nov 6 Thursday of 31st Week in Ord Time Readings: Phil 3:3-8a / Ps 105:2-7 / Lk 15:1-10 F Nov 7 Friday of 31st Week in Ord Time Readings: Phil 3:17 – 4:1 / Ps 122:1-5 / Lk 16:1-8 Sa Nov 8 Saturday of 31st Week in Ord Time Readings: Phil 4:10-19 / Ps 112:1-9 / Lk 16:9-15 Su Nov 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome (feast) Readings: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 Saint John 2:13-22 Please Remember in Prayer Our Sick & Homebound: Alice Briscoe, John Mulligan, Bill Mercer, Ruth Cottman, Christiano Walch, Eva Elkins, Paula Markstrom, Roger Nagy, Linda Goverman, Tom Hower, Geno Carinci, Victoria Ukeje, Jeff Sobczak, Lucy Janiczek, Frank Cavallaro, Richard Pifer, Bonnie Dorman, Paul Ashbaugh, James Burdick, Greg Mazer, Mary Baker, Father Larry Gesy, Sarah Rhoa, Yajaira Bird, Pam Hostler, Dot Anderson, Madison Bishop, Judy Ashbaugh, Frances Ernandez, Mary Koch, Gabriel Ward, Alaina Csensich, Gina Newcome, Chris Hinish, Rosalia Hernandez, Mary Pioli, Irene Skomra, and Bernard Skomra, as well as for the Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for the month of November, that all who suffer loneliness may experience the closeness of God and the support of others. __________________________________________________________ Nursing Home Masses for November We will celebrate Mass at Shenandoah Nursing Home on Monday, November 3, at 10:00 am and at Willow Tree Nursing Home on Friday, November 7, at 10:00 am. November 2, 2014 Page 4 Calendar of Events at St. James Parish SUNDAY Mass Faith Formation RCIC Class Alcoholics Anonymous Clase de Bautizo Faith Formation (in Spanish) Adult Faith Formation (in Spanish) Mass Mass Mass (in Spanish) All Saints’ Day Party Grupo de Jovenes Mass All Souls Day Main Church Lower Level Conference Room St. Michael Parish Office Lower Level Library Main Church St. Peter’s—Harpers Ferry Main Church Social Hall St. Michael Main Church NOV 2 8:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 1:10 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm MONDAY Daily Mass Don Bosco Montessori Alcoholics Anonymous American Heritage Girls Boy Scouts Cub Scouts RCIA Main Church Lower Level St. Michael Social Hall St. Michael Lower Level Library NOV 3 7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm TUESDAY Don Bosco Montessori Daily Mass Helping Hands Ministry Troop 82 Committee Meeting Lower Level Main Church Library St. Michael NOV 4 8:00 am 12:05 pm 1:00 pm 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY Don Bosco Montessori Morning Prayer Eucharistic Adoration Alcoholics Anonymous Sacred Heart Choir St. Cecilia, St. Gregory Choirs St. Dominic Savio Choir Confessions Faith Formation Archangelus Chorale Holy Hour Evening Prayer (chanted) Mass 9th Grade/Confirmation Knights Business Meeting Youth Group NOV 5 Lower Level 8:00 am Main Church 10:00 am Main Church 10:00 am to 7:00 pm St. Michael 12:00 pm Social Hall 4:15 pm St. Cecilia 4:15 pm Choir Loft 4:15 pm Main Church 5:00 pm Lower Level 5:30 pm St. Cecilia 5:45 pm Main Church 6:00 pm Main Church 6:30 pm Main Church 7:00 pm Mass, then Lower Level 7:00 pm Library 8:00 pm St. Michael 8:00 pm THURSDAY Don Bosco Montessori Homeschoolers Latin Class Joseph of Arimathea Choir Rosary Group Daily Mass Holy Trinity Ensemble Lower Level Library St. Cecilia Main Church Main Church St. Cecilia Adult Faith Formation (in Spanish) Library Gamblers Anonymous St. Francis Cappella Musica St. Cecilia Schola Cantorum St. Cecilia Page 5 NOV 6 8:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 12:05 pm 4:15 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm 8:45 pm FRIDAY Daily Mass Don Bosco Montessori Alcoholics Anonymous Homeschool Game/Chess Clubs Al-Anon Meeting Alcoholics Anonymous Grupo Oracion Main Church Lower Level St. Michael Library/St. Michael St. Lucy St. Michael Library NOV 7 7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm SATURDAY Cursillo School of Leaders Confessions St. James Server Training Rosary Vigil Mass Parents Night Out/Babysitting Clase Para Matrimonio Library Main Church Social Hall Main Church Main Church St. Michael/Library Parish Office NOV 8 9:00 am 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm SUNDAY Mass Build Your Own Bagel Event Book Fair Faith Formation Classes RCIC Class Alcoholics Anonymous Faith Formation (in Spanish) Mass Mass Clase de Bautizo Adult Faith Formation (Spanish) Mass (in Spanish) Grupo de Jovenes Knights of Columbus Meeting Mass NOV 9 Main Church 8:00 am Social Hall 9:00 am—1:00 pm Lower Level 9:00 am—1:00 pm Lower Level 9:30 am Conference Room 9:30 am St. Michael 11:00 am Lower Level 11:00 am Main Church 11:00 am St. Peter’s—Harpers Ferry 11:00 am Parish Office 11:00 am Library 11:00 am Main Church 1:10 pm St. Michael 2:00 pm Library 6:00 pm Main Church 6:00 pm Opportunities to get connected this week All Saints’ Day Party Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 pm—Come to the social hall dressed as your favorite saint and enjoy an aŌernoon of games and good food! Helping Hands Tuesday, November 4 at 1:00 pm— Do you like to sew or do craŌs? Come to the library to meet other creaƟve people and work on projects that benefit the parish! Post Photos on our Bulle n Board During the month of November, we honor our beloved dead who have gone before us. Feel free to post photos of deceased friends and family on the bulleƟn board in the narthex. November 2, 2014 Women’s Club Bake Sale HELP OUR R.C.I.A. PROGRAM SHARE THE CATHOLIC FAITH! Order your holiday Turkey, Ham or Stuffed Sausage today. Orders will be taken for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas: Thanksgiving Order Deadline – Nov 9 Christmas Order Deadline – Dec 1 Name: ____________________Phone:_________________ Address: _________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Item Ordered Quantity 12-16 lb. Smoked Turkey $42.00 each _______ 16-20 lb. Smoked Turkey $51.00 each _______ 6 lb. Boneless Ham $23.00 each _______ 16-18 lb. Shankless Ham $44.00 each _______ 10 lb. Case Smoked Sausage w/Cheese $37.00 _______ Total Amount Due:____________ Payment: Cash or Check ________Order is for Thanksgiving ________Order is for Christmas The holidays are approaching, and you are swamped with things that need to be done; family is coming to visit, and you haven’t even begun your holiday baking! Let the St. James Women’s Club offer you a little respite and a delicious treat. On Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, the Women’s Club will have a bake sale after every Mass. Wonderful pumpkin pies, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin bars, cookies, muffins, pizzelles, cinnamon rolls, scones, and a wide array of delectable goodies will be available to purchase for your Thanksgiving breakfast, dinner, and Black Friday snacking. Weather permitting, we will have tables set up on the piazza and will be offering free coffee and hot/cold cider to go along with all the scrumptious goodies. If the weather does not cooperate, we will be located in the church library and the two side exits from the church. Remember, if you bought it at church, it has no calories!! Proceeds will be used for R.C.I.A. program. Order forms can be left at the church office or put in the collection baskets. Checks payable to St. James. You will receive a call and/or email when your order is ready for pick-up. _______________________________ Women’s Club Mee ng St. John Paul II Rosary Mission Thank you so very much to each of you who continues to pray the rosary in support of the St. John Paul II Rosary Mission. To date, one thousand and sixty rosaries have been prayed for Madision Bishop, Rosalia Hernandez, Gabriel Ward, Fr. Larry Gesy, all those who are sick and suffering, and many other intentions dear to many hearts. These beautiful prayers have created 212 new rosaries to be donated to a mission in need. If you are interested in meeting as a fellowship group once a month (First Fridays at 11:00 am, space tbd) to make the rosaries, please contact Sharon Wheaton at [email protected]. Thank you, and keep praying! November 2, 2014 Attention, women of St. James! You are cordially invited to be our guests at the next Women’s Club Meeting on Tuesday, November 11, in the Library at 7:00 pm. Come and meet other women from the parish and enjoy an evening of fellowship. Refreshments will be served. The evening is for all women of the parish from confirmation age to those who are working or retired, married or single. Come alone or bring a friend. The Women’s Club recently celebrated 70 years of ministry to the parish and community, providing assistance to individuals and groups. Page 6 Party for Fr. Bill Linhares TRUE VOCATION The vocaƟon of every man and woman is to serve other people. - Leo Tolstoy Build Your Own Bagel Breakfast and Book Fair Help Us Feed the Hungry at Thanksgiving St. James Servers invite you to the Build your own Bagel Breakfast and Book Fair on Sunday, November 9, fr om 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bagel sales will benefit the St. James Server Ministry; proceeds of the book fair benefit the Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program. The cost is $5 to build your own bagel; $2 for plain, cream cheese, or cinnamon sugar bagel. Coffee, juice, and water are provided. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and once again St. James is planning to provide and deliver Thanksgiving food baskets to local families in need. Donations of Martin’s, Food Lion, or Walmart grocery gift cards can be purchased and left in the donation box in St. Zita’s. The gift cards will be used to purchase items for the food baskets. We are also asking for donations of non-perishable food items. All items brought to St. J ames during the entire month of November will be used in the Thanksgiving food baskets. Please continue to bring food donations when you come to Mass! ________________________________ Advent Program at Priest Field Priest Field Pastoral Center presents "A Grace-Filled Advent Journey". Advent marks the beginning of a new Church year. During Advent, we are asked to watch, wait, and prepare. But what are we watching, waiting, and preparing for? Advent is a time to reflect that Jesus entered into our humanity that we might have a share in God's Divinity. This four-week program will be held on the four Saturday mornings of Advent (Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, and Dec. 20) from 9:00 am to noon, concluding with 11:00 am Mass. Give yourself a free gift this Advent - come to the Grace-Filled Advent Journey at Priest Field Pastoral Center. For more details, go to www.priestfield.org, call 304-725-1435, or visit our Facebook page. Page 7 We plan to deliver the meals on Sunday, November 23, after the 11:00 am Mass. We will eat lunch in the social hall before we start our routes. All Middle school age youth and older who ar e interested in helping out should call Shannon Curtin at 240-439-3215. We are also looking for adults to drive; they must be age 21 and over and be VIRTUS-trained. Thank you for your consideration. If you know of a family in need of a Thanksgiving food basket, please contact Allie Enos at 304-725-5558 x231 or send an email to her at [email protected] Priest Field Pastoral Center is hosting an Open House on Sunday, November 23, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in honor of Fr. Bill’s 30th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination. Priest Field will provide the beverages and paper products. The churches within our Vicariate are all asked to bring specific food items; members of St. James Parish are asked to bring an appetizer to share and to contact the St. James Parish to RSVP. We will need a head count by Thursday, November 20, 2014. All food items should be brought to Priest Field on disposable plates or trays. RSVP to St. James at 304-725-5558 or [email protected] ________________________________ Parents Night Out The St. James Youth Group will sponsor a Babysitting Night at St. James on the evening of Saturday, November 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The evening is open to children from ages 5-12. Your donation (suggested $20 per family) will go to the ministry of the St. James Youth Group. Parents may drop off children at the Social Concerns Building starting at 6:00 pm and will sign a medical release at that time. The evening will include games, popcorn, and an age-appropriate movie. Parents should pick up children at St. James no later than 9:00 pm. To register your family for this event, we ask that you call the parish office at 304-725-5558. Space is limited, so please register soon! November 2, 2014 Ministry Spotlight: Cursillo For information about the WV Cursillo Movement, future weekends, Ultreyas, grouping, etc., please contact Susan Kersey Priest Field Pastoral Center, Kearneysville, WV 304-725-1435 or [email protected] November 2, 2014 Page 8 Faith Formation Adult Formation: Rev. Mr. Dave Galvin, [email protected] or 725-5558 Children/Youth Faith Formation: Allie Enos, [email protected] or 725-5558 All Saints’ Day Celebration!!! You are invited to dress up as your favorite saint and come to the annual St. James All Saints’ Day Celebration on Sunday, November 2 from 2:00-5:00 pm in the Social Hall Join us for traditional delights such as apple bobbing and other fun games. Awards for the most original costume, most obscure saint, and a prize for the person most knowledgeable about his or her saint will be given. Remember, this is a Catholic celebration, so come dressed as a saint for a “holy” good time! Admission: We ask only that each family bring a covered dish and a bag of candy to share. Help Feed the Hungry at Thanksgiving Children enrolled in CCD are asked to please bring in a non-perishable food item to class each week to help with the Thanksgiving food baskets for local needy families! ________________________________ Collec ng Box Tops for Educa on Please help out our children’s playground project by saving your Box Tops for Education! We are holding a competition during the months from September through December among all the Religious Education classes to see which class can bring in the most Box Tops for Education to help with the playground at St. James. The winning class will be rewarded with a pizza party! ________________________________ CCD Items Needed BOOK FAIR Religious Education will be sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair in November! A portion of the proceeds will go to help the parish’s Adopt-a-Family for Christmas program. Dates: Sunday, November 9: from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday, November 10: from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday, November 12: from 5:00 pm to 8:15 pm Sunday, November 16: from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Give the gift of reading this Christmas! Page 9 With the cold and flu season on its way, our Religious Education classes could use some donations of the following items: • Hand sanitizer—pump bottles preferred • Sanitizing wipes (Clorox wipes) • Tissues & paper towels • Pencils ________________________________ Inclement Weather Policy On Wednesdays: If there is a two-hour delay in Jefferson County schools, Religious Education will be held at its regular time. If Jefferson County schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, Religious Education classes are also cancelled. On Sundays: Cancellation of Sunday classes will be determined on a case-bycase basis. If you are in doubt, please go to www.stjameswv.org or call the parish office at 304-725-5558 to listen to a recording. November 2, 2014 Important Information About Our Parish Family Contact information: 49 Crosswinds Drive Charles Town, WV 25414 (304) 725-5558 Web site: www.stjameswv.org LITURGY SCHEDULE Masses: Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm (in English) 1:10 pm (in Spanish) Monday & Friday - 7:00 am Tuesday & Thursday - 12:05 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Holy Days of Obligation - 7:00 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm On Federal Holidays – 9:00 am Liturgy of the Hours: Wednesday - 10:00 am, 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Reconciliation Saturday - 3:00 pm Wednesday - 5:00 pm, or by appointment OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon; 1:00 - 5:00 pm ST. ZITA CUPBOARD HOURS The Cupboard is open before and after each weekend Mass, and Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND If you or a family member are confined to the home or hospital, contact Chris Pifer at 304-725-5558 ext. 225 to arrange for the Eucharist to be brought to you. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Bulletin announcements must be submitted by 12:00 noon on the Wednesday 10 days prior to the desired publication date. You may email your requests to [email protected]. CONTACTING PARISH STAFF You will find staff names and contact information listed for each person listed throughout the bulletin at the top of the ministry page for which that staff member has been entrusted. November 2, 2014 JOINING ST. JAMES Becoming a part of our parish family is easy and rewarding. Registration forms can be found in the Narthex or Parish Office. Once a registration form is submitted, new parishioners will receive a welcome packet and an invitation to learn more about St. James and meet some of your new family members. Get connected, get involved, register today. BECOMING A CATHOLIC St. James offers a religious education process called RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Through RCIA, people learn about the Catholic Faith and prepare to become full members of our Catholic family. This process is also available for children and teens. Contact the Parish Office for additional information. CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME Catholics Returning Home is a program that provides a warm welcome to all desiring to return to the Catholic Church. Voice your concerns and get answers to your questions. For more information, email [email protected] or call Gwyn Wathen (304-725-3215). RELIGIOUS EDUCATION As adults, our second most important job is raising our children in our Catholic faith. (Our most important job, of course, is maintaining our own relationship with our Heavenly Father.) Families registered in our parish may enroll their children in religious education as early as the age of three. Contact the Director of Religious Education for more information. Various adult faith formation classes are offered on a regular basis and are listed in the bulletin. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is the first sacrament by which we receive a new and spiritual life and the dignity of adoption as children of God and heirs of God's kingdom. Registered families can celebrate this sacrament at St. James, but parents must attend a Baptism class which is held at 12:30 pm on the last Sunday of every month. Contact the Parish Office to register for a class before the birth of your baby. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. If you are a registered, active member of the parish considering this vocation, you must meet with Deacon Dave at least six months before your desired wedding date. No date will be set prior to that meeting. For further information or to begin this process, contact the parish secretary. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing. It is available after the 10:00 am First Saturday Mass each month. Also, should you or a family member be entering the hospital, preparing for surgery, or nearing death, contact the Parish Office. THE HISTORIC CHAPEL OF ST. PETER A Tourist Mass is celebrated at The Historic Chapel of St. Peter in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on Sundays at 11:00 am. The Chapel is also open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon until to 4:00 pm most weekends from May through October. Page 10 Melvin C. 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