A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Thank you for visiting the Saint James Parish website! Saint James has been serving Catholic believers and our local community for over 100 years. Our Parish family strives to bring the Gospel of Christ into our daily lives at home, at school and at work.
Mission Statement
We, the parish family of Saint James Church, New Alexandria, consisting of diverse, dedicated hard working people, hold firm the traditions and beliefs of our Catholic faith. Our Mission is to keep this faith alive and growing through the love of the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and the Word of God. Responding to our Baptismal call we are devoted to fostering spiritual formation, strengthening Christian values, evangelizing, and caring for all. As we travel on our Journey of a Lifetime, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we help the community strive to seek the Kingdom of God.
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2022 Saint James Census Information
To complete your households Census Information, please click the Link at the very top of the page titled "2022 Saint James Census." The online form is located below Father Bandura's letter to all parishioners. Thank you for your willingness to complete this very important information for our parish. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at 724-668-2829.
Lector & Eucharistic Minister Schedule
New - October & November 2022 - Click here to see schedule
October 2022
MONTH OF THE ROSARY
Join us at 7:30 a.m. before Daily Mass and at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday this month to recite the Rosary.
PET BLESSING - MEMORIAL OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Tuesday, October 4th at 5:45 p.m.
THE MOVIE - THE CHOSEN - SEASON 2
Tuesday, October 4th, 18th & 25th at 6:00 p.m. Two episodes will be shown each evening with teaching to follow after the second episode.
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, October 6th at 6:30 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & ROSARY
Friday, October 7th at 7:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday & Sunday October 8th & 9th - Saturday & Sunday October 22nd & 23rd
Forty-five minutes prior to each weekend Mass
HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETING
Sunday, October 9th at 8:00 a.m.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Sunday, October 9th during 9:30 a.m. Mass
Sunday, October 23rd during 9:30 a.m. Mass & Donut Sunday Immediately following Mass
FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, October 9th Immediately following 9:30 a.m. Mass
Outside on grounds, weather permitting, otherwise in Formation Center - food, games and fellowship
Bring your lawnchair!
NO DAILY MASS
Tuesday, October 11th - Friday, October 14th
MARIAN PRAYERS
Wednesday, October 12th - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
MISSION CO-OP WEEKEND
Saturday & Sunday, October 15th & 16th
FALL BREAKFAST
Sunday, October 16th - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Menu includes: Ham, Sausage, Pancakes, Eggs, Potatoes, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Price is $10.00 Adults/$5.00 Child (Ages 6 to 12)/Children (Under 6 - Free). There will also be a basket raffle. Breakfast sponsored by Saint James Holy Name and Rosary Altar Societies.
ALL DAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - FEAST OF SAINT LUKE
Tuesday, October 18th
Rosary at 7:30 a.m. & Mass at 8:00 a.m.
Children's Holy Hour - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NO DAILY MASS
Wednesday, October 19th & Thursday, October 20th
MOVIE – “THE MATTER OF LIFE”
October 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Saint James Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring the viewing of the movie The Matter of Life in the Social Hall. This movie addresses the question, "When does life begin?" The documentary discusses the abortion industry and the long term effects abortion has on the mother, father, family, our nation and society. It is more important than ever to know where we stand on abortion and why. The movie also offers hope for all those who thought abortion was their only option.
Mrs. Carolyn Cannizzaro, Director of Pro-Life Advocacy at Catholic Charities, will be available to answer any questions you may have after the viewing. For questions, please contact Betty Nemchik at 724-668-7436 or the Parish Office at 724-668-2829. Refreshments will be served. Warning: This content may not be suitable for all audiences.
INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT - "COME TO THE FEAST"
Sunday, October 30th - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
November 2022
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of October 2, 2022
- Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4 / Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 / 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14 / Lk 17:5-10
- Monday: Gal 1:6-12 / Ps 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9 and 10c / Lk 10:25-37
- Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24 / Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15 / Lk 10:38-42
- Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 / Ps 117:1bc, 2 / Lk 11:1-4
- Thursday: Gal 3:1-5 / Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75 / Lk 11:5-13
- Friday: Gal 3:7-14 / Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 / Lk 11:15-26
- Saturday: Gal 3:22-29 / Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 / Lk 11:27-28
- Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17 / Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 / 2 Tm 2:8-13 / Lk 17:11-19
Events
Mass Times
Saturday - Anticipated Mass 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass will be Live Streamed
Church will be open for private prayer Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Penance: Will be available on the Second and Fourth Weekends each month. Saturday before Mass 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm & Sunday before Mass at 8:45 am - 9:15 am.
Statistics
Total Registered Households: 295
Total Registered Individuals: 648
Updated: February 23, 2022
On-Line Giving
WeShare, now provides an easy way to plan out your Mass Intentions, Fuel & Maintenance, Weekly Offertory or second collection donations for the whole year!
To start today, click on the below Donate icon and View Collections or All Second Collections. Simply choose the amount you wish to contribute to each collection or second collection, enter a payment source, and submit your second collection donations for the entire year at one time. Make sure to check the “Recurs Annually” box if you wish to continue contributing year after year.
Please contact the parish office if you have questions or need help setting up your Collections or Second Collection donations. Thank you for your continued support to our parish!
Office Hours
Staff
- The Very Reverend Tyler J. Bandura, VF, Pastor
- Loretta Oken, Office Coordinator
- Laura Nalevanko, Website Content Manager & Bulletin Editor
- Catlyn Bailey, Director of Religious Formation
- Roxanne Rouse, Organist & Coordinator of Liturgical Music
- Missy DiRado, Payroll/Financial Officer