New Ministry Schedules - New
Please click this link for the November 2021 Lector & Eucharistic Ministry Schedule
Religious Education classes will be held each Wednesday in October from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Education Center.
Children's Liturgy of the Word & Donut Sunday
Sunday, October 31st
Children's Liturgy of the Word on Sunday during 9:30 a.m. Mass and Donut Sunday immediately following Mass.
Eucharistic Day - All Day Adoration - All Saints
November 1, 2021
All day Adoration for All Saints
Adoration begins at 8:30 a.m. (No morning Mass)
Benediction at 6:00 p.m. and Mass at 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to come and spend time with the Blessed Sacrament. Please sign-up on the form below for the time you would like to be present.
November 2, 2021 - All Souls
On Tuesday, November 2, the Church remembers those who have died and gone before us. In preparation for All Souls Day, you are invited to bring a picture of your deceased loved ones to the church to be displayed throughout the month of November. This will remind us of our need to continue to pray for the dead. Please make sure your picture is in a frame. Pictures will be collected before October 31st. Please place your picture on the table in the back of the church. This will allow our staff to arrange them in preparation for Mass at 6:30 p.m. on November 2nd. (No morning Mass)
Fall Craft Show & Soup Sale
Saturday, November 6, 2021
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact Mrs. Angel Gillott for booth registration/information at 724-787-2240 or email: [email protected]
Click the link below to watch our livestream every Tuesday & Thursday for 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass and the weekend Liturgy. In addition, all reflections from Father Bandura.
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Church Open for Private Prayer
Saint James Parish will continue to be open for private prayer Monday through Friday from the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is recommended that parishioners wear a face mask while visiting.
Sacrament of Penance: Available on the Second and Fourth Weekends each month. Saturday after 4:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday after 9:30 a.m. Mass.
Candle Devotions
If you would like the staff of Saint James to light a candle as a sign and symbol of a prayer intention, please complete the following form:
Health Alerts
The Diocese of Greensburg has established health alerts for parishioners, staff and students. We are continuously monitoring the rapidly-developing situation involving COVID-19, so please click on the link below for the most current diocesan recommendations.
Coronavirus Recommendations
Spiritual Communion
A spiritual communion can be offered by anyone who desires a deeper union with Christ and is unable to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist.
Click Here to View Spiritual Communion Prayer
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of October 24, 2021
- Sunday: Jer 31:7-9 / Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3] / Heb 5:1-6 / Mk 10:46-52
- Monday: Rom 8:12-17 / Ps 68:2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21 [21a] / Lk 13:10-17
- Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25 / Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [3a] / Lk 13:18-21
- Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30 / Ps 13:4-5, 6 [6a] / Lk 13:22-30
- Thursday: Eph 2:19-22 / Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a] / Lk 6:12-16
- Friday: Rom 9:1-5 / Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 / Lk 14:1-6
- Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29 / Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18 [14a] / Lk 14:1, 7-11
- Next Sunday: Dt 6:2-6 / Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 [2] / Heb 7:23-28 / Mk 12:28b-34
Events
- Oct 25 2021 - No Morning Mass
- Oct 26 2021 7:30 am - Rosary Recited - Month of October
- Oct 26 2021 8:00 am - Mass
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 after 4:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday after the 9:30 a.m. Mass.
Statistics
Total Households: 296
Total Individuals: 686
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
- Reverend Tyler J. Bandura, Pastor
- Loretta Oken, Office Coordinator
- Laura Nalevanko, Website Content Manager & Bulletin Editor
- Catlyn Bailey, Director of Religious Formation
- Missy DiRado, Payroll/Financial Officer