Welcome
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.
Saint James Mission Statement
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.
All Day Eucharistic Adoration
Young Adult Game Night
Upcoming July & August 2024 Events
July 2024
- July 25 – All Day Eucharistic Adoration after 8:00 a.m. Mass / Benediction at 6:00 p.m. – Feast of Saint James the Apostle
- July 26 – Young Adult Evening at 6:30 p.m.
- July 27 & 28 – Sacrament of Reconciliation before Mass / Holy Name Officer Installation / Children’s Liturgy of the Word
August 2024
- August 2 – Eucharistic Adoration at 7:00 a.m. before 8:00 a.m. Mass
- August 3 – Blood Pressure Screening After Mass
- August 4 – Rosary Altar Sunday – Rosary Recited at 9:00 a.m. & Blood Pressure Screening After Mass
- August 6 – All Day Eucharistic Adoration after 8:00 a.m. Mass – Transfiguration of the Lord – Benediction at 6:00 p.m.
- August 9 – Young Adult Gathering Pool Party – 6:30 p.m.
- August 10 – Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- August 11 – Sacrament of Reconciliation at 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Holy Name Sunday – Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Family Fellowship Picnic at 10:30 a.m. with Taco Bar and Bounce House and games for the children
- August 14 – Rosary Altar Society Marian Prayers at 1:30 p.m.
- August 15 – Assumption of our Blessed Virgin Mary – Holy Day of Obligation – Mass at 6:00 p.m. – Parish Office Closed
- August 22 – Finance Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- August 24 - Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- August 25 - Sacrament of Reconciliation at 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Summer Events
12th Annual Car Show & Spaghetti Dinner
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- Jul 27 2024 8:45 am - Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Jul 27 2024 4:30 pm - Mass
- Jul 28 2024 8:45 am - Sacrament of Reconciliation
Minister Schedules
Parish Annual Report
Please click the below link to view our Parish Annual Report. We are deeply grateful for all you do as we work together to offer thanksGIVING for God’s Blessings. Prayerfully consider a year-end gift to our parish. Your generosity helps us continue to uplift our faith community in the love of Christ.
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Office Hours
Parish Office Phone Number: 724-668-2829
Mass Times
Saturday - Anticipated Mass 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel.
The 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 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. & Sunday before Mass at 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
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
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!
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Statistics
Total Registered Households: 256
Updated: June 7, 2024