Month of august

This month's devotion honors Mary's pure and loving heart, full of compassion, humility, and love for God and all people. It invites the faithful to grow in love, purity, and surrender to God's will, as Mary did.  This month invites all Catholics to deepen their devotion to Mary, follow her example, and trust in her intercession.  The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a Catholic devotion that honors the interior life, virtues, and motherly love of the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially her pure and sinless heart, which was perfectly united to the heart and will of God.

Upcoming Events

Solemnity of the assumption of the blessed virgin Mary

Friday, August 15

Mass at 6:00 p.m.

Please join us for Mass for the Solemnity

 of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 6:00 p.m.   As a reminder, this

 is a Holy Day of Obligation for

Catholics to attend Mass.

Holy Name society meeting

Sunday, August 17

8:30 a.m.

All members are asked to be present at this important meeting.  New members are always welcome!

Finance Council meeting

Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.

The next Finance Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.  All members are asked to be present at this important meeting. 

parish end of summer picnic & family fellowship

Sunday, August 24 at 10:30 a.m.

The summer is coming to a close and St. James will be having our end of summer picnic for the entire family on Sunday, August 24th at 10:30 a.m.  We will have a bounce house for the children of the parish plus other games to play. Please contact Mrs. Catlyn Bailey at: CBailey@cdtschool.org to register to bring a food item to share with fellow parishioners. Everyone is invited!

Parking Lot

Restoration project

August 25 - August 29

The parking lot restoration project will begin on

Monday, August 25th.  No vehicles will be permitted to enter or park in the lot during this time.  In order to allow the company to complete the project timely, there will be no morning Mass

held during the week, Monday, August 25th through

Friday, August 29th.  In addition, the Parish Office

 will be closed during this week. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

13th Annual St. James

Car Show & Spaghetti Dinner

Registration begins @ 11:00 AM

(Rain or Shine!)

1^st 100 Cars receive Dash Plaques

(Dash Plaques compliments of Joe and Cathy Sheffler)

Dinner served from 11:00 AM till 4:00 PM

(Church Social Hall)

Includes: Spaghetti, Meatball, Salad, Bread/Butter, Beverage, Dessert

$ 13.00 for Adult / $5.00 for Child (10 AND UNDER)

** Other Food and Drinks will be available on the Church Grounds

** Other events include: DJ, BASKET RAFFLE, INSTANT BINGO, 50/50

Trophies to be awarded for: Pastor’s Pick, Best of Show,

and 1^ST, 2^ND, and 3^rd Place

(Trophies Sponsored by: McNaughton Milling – New Alexandria, PA)

For more information – Call the church at 724-668-2829 or

Karen @ 724-309-0282