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29.01.10
The Teen Chorale of the TriCounty Choir Institute will be presenting the Musical Passion Play “Why Must He Die?”. It will be presented in 13 performances in churches of all denominations during this Lenten season. The twenty-four cast members include college to junior high students from 18 schools including: Aliquippa HS, Ambridge HS, Avonworth Jr. & HS, Beaver Falls HS, ...Read more...
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18.11.09
Essay Contest for 8th -12th grade!Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Veritas Youth!Topic: Role (responsibility) of a Catholic in our free Society.When: Starting now with a DEC. 20th deadline.Pick up a “Essay Contest Packet” at the rectory, on the Youth bulletin board or next to the Parish bulletins outside the sanctuary.CASH ,Certificates, quotes in our bulletin and other priz...Read more...
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18.11.09
OC Christmas Caroling and PartyDecember 12, 2009Gathering Space - 6-8:30PM Attachments: FileDescription OC Christmas Caroling and Party.docDownload for complete information ...Read more...
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14.11.09
Two years ago we began what is becoming a St. James tradition. Our parish family will once again host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This will be our third Thanksgiving dinner for all those who might not have family joining them this year or might be eating alone. Come and join Fr. Dan and other parishioners as we give thanks for all God has given us. We will have sign up sheets on the bulleti...Read more...
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03.11.09
Saturday Nov. 7th, 7:30-10pm All are welcome! (6:45 pm meet in St. James Gathering space to carpool) Hang out with friends and enjoy our POOL TABLE, FOOSBALL, AIR HOCKEY, OPEN GYM, CARD AND BOARD GAMES, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, and other kids from neighboring parishes, all in our newly renovated space at Gilmary! All that’s missing is YOU! Bring a friend! Permission Slip Requi...Read more...
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03.11.09
This isn’t your parent’s bible study! Come join other teens from around the area to have food, hang out and learn about our gifts and what Jesus tells us about life, love and everything else! Bring a friend! All are welcome! We already met a couple times this year and had fun, laughed and learned things we never knew about being a Christian. Ask any question in a chilled out atmosphere!...Read more...
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03.11.09
Over 75 kids had a blast, snacks, danced and won some best costume prizes at our biggest OC dance to date! Much thanks to our organizers and all who helped! All 6th, 7th and 8th graders and friends from all schools are welcome at all OC events! Check out the pictures of dancing and being with friends! We raised $310 for a family in need and charity from this event!...Read more...
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Home From the Pastor's Desk A Holy Time
Home From the Pastor's Desk A Holy Time
From the Pastor's Desk
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For those of us who live farther north, it is now the heart of winter. And for all of us, north and south, the holidays are over. We may sense the start of a long, hard stretch of blank time. These opening Sundays of “Ordinary Time” reflect this feeling of beginning. Today’s reading from the book of Nehemiah tells with great drama how the people gathered to hear, as though for the first time, a solemn reading of God’s word. As they listened, they fell to the ground and wept. But the prophet said, “Today is holy to the LORD your God. Do not be sad, and do not weep” (Nehemiah 8:9). Today’s Gospel tells a similar dramatic tale. We are presented with the very beginning of Jesus’ public life. The people gathered to listen, and Jesus proclaimed the fulfillment of the prophet’s words. To his listeners— and to us—he announced “a year acceptable to the Lord” (Luke 4:19). |