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  • 02.08.11
      Please join the Saturday morning Men’s Bible Study in a journey through the history of the Catholic Church. Learn about the major people, places and events of two thousand years of church history. A DVD by Professor Steve Weidenkopf will be used, followed by a discussion of the material presented. Join us every Saturday morning at 7:30am in Meeting Room #1.  ...
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  • 15.05.09
    Our new web site, www.saintjames-church.com, has the ability to create and store photo galleries. With our parish's 150th anniversary coming soon wouldn't it be nice to begin to create a historical picture gallery of our parish church and school for all to see from how we started to where we are today. If you have any old pictures that show the church or school - The Photo Depot has offered to sca...
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  • 30.04.09
    If you are currently in 4th grade or older and are interested in becoming an altar server, or are a current altar server in need of a refresher, we will be holding an altar server training class on Thursday, May 14 at 4:00pm in Church. If you are planning on attending the practice, please call Karin at (412)741-6650, extension 310 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected fr...
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  • 20.04.09
    Every year, St. James Church hosts a Farmers' Market as an outreach to support local farmers and early merchants. Now in its sixth year, the St. James Church Farmers' Market hosts merchants selling meat like beef and pork, locally grown fresh vegetables, local honey, and even freshly made pierogies. Join us every Saturday from April through November to help support local farmers and merchants!...
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  • 09.03.09
    Thank you to all who have participated in the Giant Eagle Apples for Students program. This program provides the opportunity for schools to get FREE computer and educational related equipment. To date, we have 339 registered supporters and 846 points!   If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late.Register at www.gianteagle.com (click on “Educational Support” to find link to “Apples for the St...
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Home Home From the Pastor's Desk Advent - Season of Joy
Advent - Season of Joy
The liturgical color changes to rose. The candle on the Advent Wreath and the priest’s vestments switch from purple to rose. The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete” Sunday, a Latin word meaning “joy” Our anticipation of the coming Christ is so near that we can practically taste it. The color rose reflects this change in attitude.
 
Our preparation takes on a sense of urgency. Making room for Christ becomes a prime concern during this Season. Making ready the way of the Lord demands that we take a look at our lives, and identify those obstacles that get in the way. It is time “turn our lives around.” It is a time of reconciliation.
 
A Communal Penance Service will be held this coming Tuesday, Dec. 15th at 7:00 pm. There will be four priests available for our parishioners who would like to avail themselves of the Sacrament. Please consider joining us on Tuesday.