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.
June 24, 2022
Bishop Kulick's Pastoral Letter After Supreme Court Ruling
A PASTORAL LETTER ON THE CATHOLIC CHURCH’S
POSITION ON PROLIFE ISSUES
Please click here: Donum Vitae: The Gift of Life
Watch Daily, Weekend Mass and Reflections from Father Bandura
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister Schedule
NEW! - July 2022 - Click here to see schedule
Events for July 2022
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, July 1st at 7:00 a.m. & Mass at 8:00 a.m.
Rosary Altar Sunday
Sunday, July 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Rosary Recited
Blood Pressure Screening
Saturday & Sunday July 2nd & 3rd after Mass
Usher & Greeter Training
Saturday, July 9th at 9:30 a.m.
Attention: All current Ushers & Greeters are asked to attend this training session. All who are interested in joining this ministry are invited to attend.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday & Sunday, July 9th & 10th - Forty Five minutes prior to each Mass
Family Picnic & Fellowship
Sunday, July 10th right after 9:30 a.m. Mass - Bring your lawnchairs for a fun morning of games and food with fellow parishioners!
Marian Prayers
Wednesday, July 13th 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Eucharistic Day - All Day Adoration
Thursday, July 14th beginning at 8:30 a.m., Benediction at 6:00 p.m. & Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Time With Jesus
Thursday, July 14th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Children of all ages are welcome to spend time with the Lord. Parents are welcome to stay with their children for this time of Adoration.
Lector Training
Saturday, July 16th at 9:30 a.m.
Attention: All current lectors are asked to attend this training session. All who are interested in joining this ministry are invited to attend.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday & Sunday, July 23rd & 24th - Forty-Five Minutes prior to each Mass
Children's Liturgy of the Word & Donut Sunday
Sunday, July 24th at 9:30 a.m. Mass
* Please note this month it has been moved from the last Sunday of the month
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of June 26, 2022
- Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21 / Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 / Gal 5:1, 13-18 / Lk 9:51-62
- Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16 / Ps 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 / Mt 8:18-22
- Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12 / Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8 / Mt 8:23-27
- Wednesday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10 / Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 / Gal 1:11-20 / Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11 / Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 / 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18 / Mt 16:13-19
- Thursday: Am 7:10-17 / Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 / Mt 9:1-8
- Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12 / Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131 / Mt 9:9-13
- Saturday: Am 9:11-15 / Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 / Mt 9:14-17
- Next Sunday: Is 66:10-14c / Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1] / Gal 6:14-18 /
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- Jun 30 2022 8:00 am - Mass
- Jul 1 2022 - Parish Office Closed
- Jul 1 2022 7:00 am - Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
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
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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