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A Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Stewardship Parish
49 Crosswinds Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414  www.stjameswv.org  304-725-5558
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 26, 2014
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart,
with all your soul, and with all your mind.
This is the first and greatest commandment.”
Matthew 22:37-38
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]
American Red Cross Blood
Drive Held on October 13
Pumpkin Blood Drive - The Knights of Columbus and the
Great Pumpkin would like to thank all of the donors and
volunteers, along with the American Red Cross staff, for their
help in holding a very successful blood drive in honor of Father
Larry Gesy. We collected 57 units on a goal of 50. Please mark
your calendars for the next drive on Monday, December 22nd.
Congratulations to Mary Jane Rhoades who won the $50
Martins Gift Card.
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]
Photo of Team Members Taken
on Kairos Weekend
This is a photo of the RCI #10 team members who went into
Roxbury Correctional Facility in Hagerstown, Maryland on
September 25-28. (See if you can locate Fr. John in the photo!)
If you are interested in learning more about how you can help
bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to those who are behind
prison gates, contact Harry Taylor at 304-725-6619.
At St. James, we
don’t just talk
about our faith…
We put our faith
into action!
October 26, 2014
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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 celebrate the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. As always, the
Church continues to challenge us to reflect upon who we are as Christians. As we see
in the Gospel, Jesus kept challenging the “powers that be” to, shall we say, “look
beyond the noses on their faces”. Isn’t it easy to find what we think it should be, and
not see a bigger picture of God’s creation?
Oct 27: Robin Barnes, Armando BonillaRicano, Kathryn Cugini, Granis Dowling,
Karla Escobar, Emilda Henriquez, Alma
McDowell, Patrick Monkelban, David
Wilkins; Oct 28: Andrew Bartel, Shane
Bowie, Jen Burkhardt, Rasymond
DeSimone, Maurice Gil, Brian Kolonich,
Mary McGough, Julian Meza-Lopez,
Ashley Szela; Oct 29: Nicki Anders,
Matteo Cerasoli, Kevin Cline, Allegra
Cramaro-Foulkes,
Adrian
Folmar,
Michael Gavin, Robby Schreckengost,
Landon Smith, Alberto Vega-Cartagena,
Ellen
Walters;
Oct
30:
Cathy
Ceigersmidt, Elaine Clark, Linda Cogle,
Carol Davis, Christopher Day, Jerry
Dost, Victoria Klass, Evelyn Myers,
Adam Pacetti, Diana Perla, Dante Price,
Laura Ransom, Nayely Villalobos, Anna
Von Tish, Ricardo Zavala; Oct 31:
Jimmie Austin, William DeLozier, Ryan
Galipo, Mitchell Gil, Karyn Granrud,
Billy Harrison, David Hoyt, Cherii
Robison, Mary Ellen Ross, Ruth
Scannell,
Denise
Sheeler,
James
Thomassen; Nov 1: Jack Blomquist,
Aaron Hamilton, Lisa Hazlett, Jessica
Wall,
Jeffrey Morgan, Veronica
Perkowski, Miguel Reynoso, John Rish,
Robert Schottler, Paige Wilkin; Nov 2:
Rudy Bakin, Julia Carter, Maria
Henriquez, and Julie Neely.
As Moses reaches out to the Israelites on their epic desert journey, Moses notes that
the Lord continues to challenge the people to look at the aliens, the widows, the
orphans, those who were the “nobodies” of society. The Lord reminds them that, after
all, the Israelites were aliens themselves in Egypt. Likewise, so were the other
“nobodies” of society at one time or another. Isn’t it a continuing truth that at one time
or another we are “nobodies”?
Matthew also notes how Jesus reached out to the “nobodies”. Here the Sadducees tried
to “box Him in” and failed. Now the Pharisees or legal scholars are trying to do the
same. Jesus reminds, not only them, but us in our time about the wonder of God’s love
to all humanity. Amazing isn’t it, and we are still struggling to live it out!
Respectfully yours,
Fr. John
Upcoming Events on the Pastoral Calendar:
• Tuesday, October 28 at 6:00 pm: Monthly Community Potluck Dinner will be
held at Asbury United Methodist Church in Charles Town. It’s another opportunity to witness to your Faith in the Community. Bring a dish to share.
• Saturday, November 1 at 5:00 pm Liturgy: Annual r emembr ance of those for
whom our Parish Community was privileged to celebrate their Funeral Liturgy
during the year.
• Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 am: We r etur n to STANDARD TIME. Please
remember to turn your clock BACK ONE HOUR.
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.
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October 26, 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
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sunday Readings Year A, Weekday Readings Year 2, Psalter Week 2)
PRIESTS’ MASS INTENTIONS FOR OCT 27 - NOV 2
Mon
7:00 am Ray Hoffman (D) by Nancy Tadeillo
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS & MASS READINGS
Tue 12:05 pm Dolores Vaccaro (D) by Granis Dowling
M Oct 27 Monday of 30th Week in Ord Time
Readings: Eph 4:32 – 5:8 / Ps 1:1-6 / Lk 13:10-17
Wed 7:00 pm Anthony Tony Smith (D) by the Oehlsen Family
T
Thu 12:05 pm Wilmar Davis (D) by Marianne Davis
Fri
7:00 am Theresa Sullivan (D) by James Sullivan
Sat
5:00 pm For the People of St. James Parish
Sun
8:00 am
11:00 am
[St P] 11:00 am
1:10 pm
6:00 pm
June Talbott (D) by Beverley Johnson
Michael Sargent (D) by the Brosh Family
Norman Usiak (L) by Helen Shumaker
For the St. James Hispanic Community
Stanley & Ann Ormanowski (D) by the Timberlake
Family
Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased
We remember and honor our deceased loved ones.
On Saturday, November 1, at the 5:00 pm Mass, we will
remember and honor those parishioners who have died this
past year, with the opportunity to light a candle in their name.
Other parishioners are also welcome to come forward to light a
candle. Members whom we are scheduled to
honor are: Joseph Poole, Mary Routhier,
Margaret Hausel, Eleanor Chicchirichi, Earl
Ballenger,
Gerald
Quigley,
Richard
McDowell, Ralph Thomas, Regina Coomler,
John Blanc, Jo Ann Hicks, Charles Hough,
Edith Sweigert, and Dolores Vaccaro.
All parishioners are invited to bring
photos of their deceased loved ones to hang on the narthex
bulletin board for the month of November.
If you have any questions, please call Anne Kubic at
304-725-0527.
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This Week’s BulleƟn Insert Will Help
Us Learn About our Stained Glass
Windows
This weekend’s insert, the first in the series, will help us understand the significance of the art in our stained glass windows.
This week we’ll learn about the “Cain & Abel” window.
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Nursing Home Masses for November
We will be celebrating 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.
October 26, 2014
Oct 28 Saints Simon & Jude apostles (feast)
Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22
Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5
Saint Luke 6:12-16
W Oct 29 Wednesday of 30th Week in Ord Time
Readings: Eph 6:1-9 / Ps 145:10-14 / Lk 13:22-30
Th Oct 30 Thursday of 30th Week in Ord Time
Readings: Eph 6:10-20 / Ps 144:1-10 / Lk 13:31-35
F
Oct 31 Friday of 30th Week in Ord Time
Readings: Phil 1:1-11 / Ps 111:1-6 / Lk 14:1-6
Sa Nov 1
All Saints (solemnity)
Readings: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
Psalm 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
I John 3:1-3
Saint Matthew 5:1-12a
Su Nov 2
Commemoration of All the Faithful
Departed [All Souls]
Readings: Wisdom 3:1-9
Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Romans 5:5-11
Saint John 6:37-40
Please Remember in Prayer
Our Sick & Homebound:
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 October, that the
Lord may grant peace to those parts of the world most battered by
war and violence.
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BapƟsm
The parish family of St. James extends a warm
welcome to our newly baptized:
Dariana Yunuen Ortega
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Calendar of Events at St. James Parish
SUNDAY
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass
Main Church
Faith Formation
Lower Level
RCIC Class
Conference Room
Alcoholics Anonymous
St. Michael
Faith Formation (in Spanish)
Lower Level
Adult Faith Formation (in Spanish) Library
Mass
Main Church
Mass
St. Peter’s—Harpers Ferry
Baptism Class
Library
Mass (in Spanish)
Main Church
Grupo de Jovenes
St. Michael
Hispanic Foods Dinner
Social Hall
Mass
Main Church
Fr. McGivney Group
Conference Room
OCT 26
8:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
1:10 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
MONDAY
Daily Mass
Don Bosco Montessori
Alcoholics Anonymous
American Heritage Girls
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Hispanic Pastoral Council
RCIA
Main Church
Lower Level
St. Michael
Social Hall
St. Michael
Lower Level
Conference Room
Library
OCT 27
7:00 am
8:00 am
12:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
TUESDAY
Don Bosco Montessori
Daily Mass
Jefferson County Comm Choir
Homeschoolers Monthly Mtg
4th Degree Knights Assembly
Lower Level
Main Church
Social Hall
Library
St. Michael
OCT 28
8:00 am
12:05 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 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
Youth Group
OCT 29
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
St. Michael
8:00 pm
THURSDAY
Don Bosco Montessori
Homeschoolers Latin Class
Rosary Group
Daily Mass
Holy Trinity Ensemble
Lower Level
Library
Main Church
Main Church
St. Cecilia
Adult Faith Formation (in Spanish) Library
Gamblers Anonymous
St. Francis
FRIDAY
Daily Mass
Don Bosco Montessori
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon Meeting
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Main Church
Lower Level
St. Michael
St. Lucy
OCT 30
8:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:05 pm
4:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
OCT 31
7:00 am
8:00 am
12:00 pm
8:00 pm
FRIDAY (CONTINUED)
Alcoholics Anonymous
St. Michael
All Saints Vigil Mass (Spanish) Main Church
Grupo Oracion
Library
OCT 31
8:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
SATURDAY
AHG Leaders’ Meeting
Gabriel Project
First Saturday Mass
Confessions
Rosary
Vigil Mass
International Dinner & Auction
Clase Para Matrimonio
All Saints Day
Library
St. Michael
Main Church
Main Church
Main Church
Main Church
Social Hall
Parish Office
NOV 1
8:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
3:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
SUNDAY
Mass
Faith Formation Classes
RCIC Class
Alcoholics Anonymous
Faith Formation (in Spanish)
Mass
Mass
Clase de Bautizo
Adult Faith Formation (Spanish)
Mass (in Spanish)
All Saints’ Day Party
Grupo de Jovenes
Mass
All Souls’ Day
Main Church
Lower Level
Conference Room
St. Michael
Lower Level
Main Church
St. Peter’s—Harpers Ferry
Parish Office
Library
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
Opportunities to get
connected this week
BapƟsm Class
Sunday, October 26 at 12:30 pm This class is a
must for any parent who desires to have a child bap zed.
Plan to AƩend InternaƟonal Dinner
Saturday, November 1 at 6:00 pm Sign up in
St. Zita’s Cupboard to a end the 2nd Annual Interna onal
Dinner and Auc on. Proceeds benefit pro-life efforts.
Wednesday Evening Mass
Wednesday, October 29 at 7:00 pm Need a
“pick-me-up” during the week? Come to the evening Mass
on Wednesday and get your spiritual ba eries recharged!
Post Photos on our BulleƟn 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 bulle n board
in the narthex.
October 26, 2014
2nd Annual
International Dinner
The St. James Pro-Life
Ministry invites you to please
join them in the Social Hall
on Saturday, November 1st
from 6:00-9:00 pm for the
2nd Annual International
Dinner. Your family is sure
to enjoy a variety of dishes
from countries all over the
world.
Tickets are on sale in St.
Zita’s Cupboard. Prices are
as follows:
Adults: $12
Seniors: $10
Children 12 and under: $8
This year the Pro-Life Ministry
is excited to raise money for
various pro-life causes within
our church, community, and
also internationally.
There will be a silent auction
with a host of unique and
wonderful offerings for the
whole family. There will also
be an auction for children.
Contact Melissa Munuhe at
[email protected] or
240-264-5982 to donate/provide
a silent auction item, or cook
an amazing dish from a country around the globe. Auction
items and financial donations
may be dropped off at St. Zita's
Cupboard labeled as
"International Dinner".
If you cannot attend this
wonderful evening, please
consider a donation towards
this worthwhile cause.
October 26, 2014
The St. James Youth Group will be sponsoring 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 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!
Women’s Club Bake Sale
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.
News from
St. Zita’s Cupboard
Helping Hands Ministry has added
several unique items including chalkboard placemats and penny rugs. Stop by
to see these items, and read the history
behind a ”penny rug”.
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!!
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NEWPARISHIONERS
The parish family of St. James warmly welcomes our newest
registered parishioners!
William & Nancy Dukes
George A. Sabanos, Jr.
Build Your Own Bagel
Breakfast and Book Fair
St. James Servers invites you to the
Build your own Bagel Breakfast and
Book Fair on Sunday, November 9,
from 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.
Food DonaƟons Needed
Earlier this week, 242 pounds of food
were delivered to the local Food Pantry
from our parish. Please bring a canned
or boxed food item to St. James when
you come for Mass each week. Thank
you!
Party for Fr. Bill Linhares
Priest Field Pastoral Center
is hosting an Open House
on Sunday, November 23,
from 2:00 – 5:00 pm in
honor of Fr. Bill’s 30th
Anniversary of Priestly
Ordination.
Priest Field will provide the beverages
and paper products. 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]
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Pumpkins and Gourds
for Sale
“W hatsoever you do
to the least of my brothers,
that you do unto me.”
We have pumpkins and gourds for sale
at $3 each. Proceeds of sales benefit our
St. James Youth Group. You may make
your selection and bring the money to
either the parish office or St. Zita’s Cupboard. Thank you for your support!
Advertise your business FREE in our
St. James Business Directory
Mary Ellen Mahoney provides our parishioners with a FREE business directory each
year, which is especially helpful to new parishioners who move to our area. Any
parishioners who own their own business can have their name, company name, and
phone number in our 2015 St. James Business Directory at no cost! If you have 1 or
100 employees, or work out of your home or office, you are welcome. Daycare
providers, attorneys, painters, yard workers, doctors, insurance company owners,
accountants, house cleaners, etc., can have their companies advertised. The DEADLINE is OCTOBER 31, 2014. J ust fill out the for m and mail it to Mar y Ellen
Mahoney, 518 Morison Street, Charles Town, WV 25414; fax it to Mary Ellen at
304-725-0719; or drop it in the collection basket.
Type of Business:______________________________________________________
Parishioner’s Name:____________________________________________________
Business Name: _______________________________________________________
Business Phone: _______________________________________________________
Business E-mail:_______________________________________________________
Business Website: _____________________________________________________
Physical Address (only if applicable):
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________________________________
Daylight Savings Time
Ends Next Saturday
Next Saturday night,
November 1, when you
go to bed, don’t forget to
sat your clocks BACK
one hour.
October 26, 2014
Ministry Spotlight: St. James Servers
The youth of our parish have the opportunity
to join the St. James Servers
and give back to the community
while learning life lessons
through real job experience in the
St. James Social Hall and Kitchen.
Come and see us
in action!
Nov. 1 International Dinner
Nov. 9 Build your own Bagel Breakfast
Nov. 15 Messiah Dinner
*The St. James Servers Ministry is open to all St. James Youth who are part of the Confirmation
Class or who are already Confirmed. Their ages range from 14 years 19 years old.
*Each St. James Server (SJS) must be in good academic and behavior standing.
*As a St. James Server, you even have the opportunity to be an Intern for the ministry during
your senior year of high school.
*All SJS participate in volunteer activities within St. James.
This year, the SJS are producing and private labeling Aunt Irene’s Sweets-n-Treats line
of gourmet candy for personal and business gifts! You will also be able to find us in
St. Zita’s Cupboard. Our first order of 200 bags of candy will be delivered to our client
in Frederick, MD on Monday, November 10th!
If you have questions about how to become a
St. James Server, how you can support the SJS,
or how you can order our line of candy, please
use this contact information
October 26, 2014
SJS Ministry Leader - Michelle L. Foust
304-582-0898 - [email protected]
SJS Ministry Intern - Melissa Grant
[email protected]
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Faith Formation
Adult Formation: Rev. Mr. Dave Galvin, [email protected] or 725-5558
Children/Youth Faith Formation: Allie Enos, [email protected] or 725-5558
Book Fair
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
Religious Education will be sponsoring
a Scholastic Book Fair in November! A
portion of the proceeds from the book
fair will go to help the St. James
Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program.
Mark your calendars for Nov 9, 10, 12
and keep a watch in the bulletin for more
information coming soon!
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.
St. James’ Sixth Annual Statios of the Cross Art Competition
St. James Religious Education is proud to announce the Sixth Annual
Stations of the Cross Art Competition! Each religious education grade,
along with all religious education volunteers, will be assigned a station.
Once again, we will be opening up a station for CCD parents and the entire
parish. One picture will be chosen for each station, and this picture will be
printed in our very own St. James Children’s Stations of the Cross book that
will used during Lent!
Entry forms will be handed out
to religious education students
this month. Other parishioners
who want to participate may
pick up an official entry form in
the parish office at the end of the
month. A ll entries must be
turned in by December 14. The
winners will be announced in the
bulletin.
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CollecƟng Box Tops for
EducaƟon
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!
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Food DonaƟons Needed
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!
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Thank You
THANK YOU to all those who
donated pencil sharpeners for Religious
Education!! We have enough for all the
classrooms once again!!
October 26, 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.
October 26, 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.
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