Saint James Church and Assumption Church 896 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut Website:

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1 CLERGY Father Kevin P. Cavanaugh, Pastor Father Janusz Kukulka Deacon Alan A. Germain Deacon Lee LaRocque PARISH SECRETARY Carole Scialla (860) DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES James J. Bagni (860) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS (860) Macy Jordan, Coordinator SAINT JAMES SCHOOL PRE-KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE 73 Park Street, Manchester (860) Mrs. Bridget Zorger, Principal SJS FOUNDATION SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (860) Saint James Church and Assumption Church 896 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut Website: (860) September 16, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: Saturday Saint James, Assumption Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & Saint James Sunday: Assumption Monday: 12:05pm, Tuesday - Saturday: Saint James Please consider remembering Saint James Parish or Saint James School in your Will.

2 Saint James Parish Manchester Key: AC - Assumption Church / SJC - St. James Church Saturday, September 15 VIGIL MASS THE 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SJC 4:00 PM Evelyn & Peter Peila by MaryAnn & Gerald Thibodeau AC 5:00 PM Barbara Sycz (1st) by Walter Sycz Sunday, September 16 THE 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SJC 7:30 AM Special Anniversary Intention by Richard Zaremba SJC 9:00 AM Richard Herr by Dave & Kathy Blackwell AC 10:00 AM Sammy Smith by his parents SJC 11:00 AM Rene Larose by the family Monday, September 17-St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop SJC 12:05 PM Georgette & Walter Bantly by Gloria Dean Tuesday, September 18 SJC 8:00 AM Richard Henry Herr by his family Wednesday, September 19 St. Januarius, Bishop SJC 8:00 AM John Rivosa by Myrna Thursday, September 20 Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, & Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs SJC 8:00 AM Richard Herr by the Dufresne Family Friday, September 21 St Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist SJC 8:00 AM St. James Parishioners Saturday, September 22 SJC 8:00 AM Rose & Stephen Martzer VIGIL MASS THE 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SJC 4:00 PM Giuseppi Pellegrino (4th) by wife & family AC 5:00 PM Erin O Connell & Walter Britton by family Sunday, September 23 THE 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SJC 7:30 AM William Hall by Laura Hall SJC 9:00 AM Gloria Hilton by family AC 10:00 AM John Cycenas by Assumption Choir SJC 11:00 AM Louis Sardella (6th) by Rose burns this week for the greater honor and glory of God and in memory of Mary & Ben Gasorek Monday, September 17 The St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet from 7-8 p.m. in Conference Room 1, St. James church hall. Monday, September 24 A Pre-Baptism Meeting, will take place at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 1, St. James church hall. Pre-registration is required. Please call the rectory at to register. Readings for the Week of September 16, 2018 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas 2:14-18/ Mk 8:27-35 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [1 Cor 11:26b]/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [3] /Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31--13:13/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 and 22 [ 12]/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 [1]/ Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Ps 56:10c-12, [14]/ Lk 8:4-15 Please make ALL checks payable to Saint James Parish. The weekly collection for last Sunday, September 9, 2018 totaled $11, Saint James School Support totaled $3, The second collection next weekend is the HOPES collection for Catholic elementary schools Saint James Parish offers Online Giving. Visit: or call our Business Manager, Marisa Howard at

3 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Thank you received September 5, Dear Family of St. James Parish, Thank you for your generous gift of food and $195 to MACC Charities Food Pantry. We could not do the good work without you. Beth Stafford, Executive Director/CEO OUR LADY'S GUILD OF ST. JAMES PARISH will meet on Monday, October 5:30pm in the library in Assumption Hall. Please come and invite a friend to this planning meeting for the Holiday Bazaar. Refreshments will be served. HOPES COLLECTION The HOPES Collection benefits the Catholic elementary schools of the Archdiocese by providing schools with individual HOPES Grants. Last year s HOPES Grants totaled $155,000 to fund technology, safety and advancement initiatives at thirty-two schools. The Collection also supports the broad-based marketing and promotion of Catholic schools through branding and social media. Please help us provide a culture of faith and academic excellence to elementary school students by giving to the 2018 Catholic elementary school HOPES Collection on the weekend of September 22/23. CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION: CONFIRMATION 2020: (1ST YR OF 2 YR PROGRAM) 9th Grade or higher student must attend with parent REGISTRATION ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6:30PM & MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6:30PM CONFIRMATION 2018 WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH AT SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL HARTFORD AT 11 AM. Are you an adult who was Baptized Catholic but has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation and/or First Holy Communion? Were Baptized in a Christian (non-catholic) faith or were never Baptized and want to become Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process will begin September 30, after the 9AM Mass. Classes will be held weekly for about 90 minutes in Conference Room #1 in the church hall. Please call the rectory to register or Deacon Germain or st.james.adultfaithformation@gmail.com. What is the meaning of life? It s the question we all ask at some point. Sometimes it feels like we re just going through the motions, day after day, week after week. Some of us think we ll find the answer through relationships, material things, or success. But even if few attain these, we still have an inner sense that something s missing. We may even try spiritual things, but it never seems to truly fill the void. Discovering Christ is for everyone aged 18 and up who is curious about the meaning of life. Whether you go to church faithfully every Sunday or haven t been to church in years we welcome you. Over the course of 7 weeks we ll serve you a delicious, catered dinner and then you ll hear an interesting and thought-provoking talk that is designed to explore the meaning and purpose of your life. After each talk, you ll get a chance to share your thoughts in a small group. You can talk as much or as little as you want, and it s all done in a warm, friendly, judgement-free environment! We will begin on September 26, Find out more about this free event and register at or call Karen Germain at (860) or Kathy Blackwell at (860) Also, registration will be held after Masses on September 15 th and 16 th.

4 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time For more information about priestly vocations visit or speak with Fr. Cavanaugh or Fr. Janusz. Saint James Parish Circle of Love Prayer Line For information on joining or to add a prayer intention to the Saint James Parish Circle of Love Prayer Line, please call Joan Dower ( ) or Patricia Albers ( ). ASSUMPTION CHURCH MEMORIAL CANDLES Week of September 16, 2018 Parish Appeal Update As of September 7, a total of $371, in donations has been received and another $132, has been pledged to be paid during the remainder of the campaign s 2-year donation period for a total of $503, % of our $750,000 goal. If you have yet to make a pledge or a donation to the Annual Parish Appeal, please take the opportunity to do so at your earliest convenience so that we may assess which projects we will undertake immediately. Please remember, this is a 2-year campaign, so you are pledging your support over a 2-year period. CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE The Knights of Columbus are collecting refundable cans and bottles on Saturday, September 22nd in St. James church parking lot from 9:00AM 12NOON. All proceeds will be used for Council 1155 charitable activities in our parish and community. For more information please contact Grand Knight Phil Gordon / philgordo@comcast.net. Thank you for your support. Mary s altar Lillian Zammiello Leonore Ash Special Intention for job and personal situation Pete Palmer Joseph & Mary Casey st. Joseph s altar Lisa DePasqua To request that a candle be lit, please take an envelope from either Mary s or Saint Joseph s Altar, fill in the information, and place it in the collection basket or mail to St. James Rectory, 896 Main Street, Manchester, CT You can request more than one candle per envelope by utilizing the space on the back of the envelope. Those that attend Mass at Saint James Church are welcome to complete an envelope for a candle. The cost for each candle is $7.00. Please print legibly. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BINGO Person needed to come in around 3PM-4:00PM to set up for coffee/tea Person for the front table, 5PM-6:30PM Person to work the floor 6:15PM-9:30PM Callers to work the Bingo Machine, 6:15PM-9:30 pm (once a month) People to work in the kitchen, 5PM - 8:30PM If anyone is interested to learn how to run Bingo and become a leader, please call Romeo on Tuesdays or for more information. Sacraments Baptism: contact the Parish Office for information Penance (Confession): Saturdays 2:00 PM 3:00 PM & Thursday Evenings before First Fridays 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Communion: (parishioners who are homebound or hospitalized) contact the Parish Office Marriage: contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to possible date Priesthood: speak with one of our priests or visit Anointing of the Sick: contact the Rectory as soon as possible

5 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!"-- at least from the music director's point of view! SAINT JAMES LADY CRAFTERS PRESENT A CRAFT SALE / BAKE SALE / TAG SALE in Saint James Church Hall on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 4-7PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 8AM-2PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14TH 8AM-1PM THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE IN THE CHURCH HALL. THERE WILL BE A HUGE VARIETY OF ITEMS FOR SALE. NO ENTRY FEE! ALL ARE WELCOME! The first choir meeting will be Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the choir loft. The meeting is to learn about the ministerial function of the choir and how the group works together to perform it. The minimum requirements are a pleasant voice, the ability to sing on pitch and blend vocally with others, a commitment to attending rehearsals, singing at the Midnight Mass, and a knowledge of music theory and/or the ability to learn it. Homework required! Prayerfully consider a call to the music ministry as a choral singer and hope to see you on Tuesday. Feel free to call, , or visit in person after any Mass this weekend. James BIRTHRIGHT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Friendship counselors (training provided), clerical and clothing workers. Birthright s guiding principle: It is the RIGHT of every pregnant woman to give BIRTH and the RIGHT of every child to be BORN. Birthright is an emergency pregnancy service offering free pregnancy tests, caring, practical support and friendship counseling to women in crisis pregnancies. Call if you would like to volunteer. East Catholic High School We look forward to getting to know our future eagles this year as they explore East Catholic High School and everything that it has to offer them. Our annual Open House this year will be on Thursday, November 1st at 6:45 p.m. with our entrance exams being on Saturday, November 3rd and Saturday, November 17th at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration for these events is not required, but is appreciated. You may reserve your spot by calling our Admissions Office at ext 6456 or by preregistering online at Wedding Anniversary Mass Celebration Sunday, October 14, p.m., Saint Joseph Cathedral, Hartford, CT If you are interested in participating, please call the rectory at to register. ** Please note** The last date for registration is Friday, September 21, 2018 Thank you for donating to Box Tops for Education for Saint James School. There are containers at all of the church entrances that Saint James School is using to collect Box Tops for Education.

6 Seven Wednesday Evenings September 26th November 14th 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Also, mark your calendars for a special retreat day on Saturday, November 3rd. Kathy or Karen

7 September 16, 2018 Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary Spend some quality time with our Lord. Each Monday at 7:10PM at Assumption Church a Novena will be held. We will pray the Rosary and have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. (Please note: Novena will not be held if Monday is a holiday.) THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL provides assistance in the form of food, utilities and oil thanks to the generosity of St. James parishioners. Donations marked SVDP can be placed in the collection basket, & checks should be made payable to Society of St. Vincent de Paul. SAINT JAMES SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: What better way to welcome the fresh autumn air than with beautiful mums, locally grown at Botticello Farms. Support our school and start your fall home decorating, all in one! This season, the Saint James School HSA (Home & School Association) will be running our Fall Mums Sale through October 15th. Choose your favorite color mums from an abundant selection of 9 inch pots. There will be representatives selling vouchers for the mums after the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses on Sunday, September 23rd at Saint James church. Thank you for your support of Saint James School! THE SHOE THAT GROWS for Kids. Knights of Columbus Council 1155 is seeking donations for a unique children s shoe to be given to school children in TOGO Africa. The Shoe That Grows is made of highdurability anti-bacterial materials and adjusts up to 5 sizes from ages To learn more about this amazing shoe, and to make a fast, secure donation, go to: fundraise.becauseinternational.org/shoesfortogo or contact Justin Paulin at: (860) or justin.paulin@gmail.com. Only $15 purchases 1 pair for an awesome kid!!! Thank you. TUESDAY EVENING BINGO Join us for a fun evening of BINGO at Assumption Church Hall every Tuesday evening. Doors open at 5:00PM and Bingo starts at 6:30PM. Coffee and tea are provided. Food and soda available to purchase. Cash prizes. For further information, call PROGRESSIVE PRIZE..$400.00