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  • Why Must He Die?
    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, ...
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  • Life Teen Bible Study
    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!...
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  • OC Halloween Dance recap!
    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!...
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  • National Study on Religion and American Youth
    24.08.09
    A few thoughts regarding the National Study on Religion and American Youth and the subsequent book and documentary.Here is the link:
     
    http://www.pittsburghcatholic.org/columnists_storys.phtml?id=1288
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  • Youth group MOVIE NIGHT!
    30.07.09
    High school event!
    Showing “Bella” PG 13. The Movie “Bella”, a Toronto Film Fest winner, got tons of acclamations two years ago! Find out why if you haven’t seen it and if you have you know you want to see it again! A powerful movie about love and sacrifice that goes beyond romance! Two lives crash together, one an ex- sports star and another a NYC waitress, find out what happens! Three lives...
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  • ND Vision Recap Event
    30.07.09
    This event is for all ND vision participants, their parents and anyone who is interested in learning more about the ND vision program and St. James Veritas youth, parents or teens! We may have a ND faith mentor and St. Cecilia Band member joining us too! The first hour will be a joint group with food, fellowship and testimony. The second hour there will be time for the teens to hang out alone and ...
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  • Transitions Retreat
    07.07.09
    2009 Transitions Retreat for high school grads. Meet with others, prepare for your future after your recent high school graduation. Be not afraid, survive the transition and get ready to impact the world! A Diocese event! Be adventuresome, bring a friend or make a new one. Gilmary Retreat Center August 7-9 two overnights $50, everything included! To register contact Daniel Weikert at (412)741-6650...
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Why Must He Die?
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,  CCAC-graduate, Geneva College, Home School from Beaver, Bulgar, and Gibsonia,  Lincoln Park HS,  Moon HS,  PA Culinary Institute-Graduate, PA Cyber School, Quaker Valley HS, Robinson Towne Christian School, Sewickley Academy, St. Vincent College, Woodland Hills HS.

“Why Must He Die?” written and directed by Linda Wallace is a meditation through music, drama and liturgical dance on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. This is a unique passion play using a play within a play.  Throughout the trial of Jesus by Pilate and the Accusers, the action is repeatedly frozen.  The disciples and apostles are then seen reflecting on Jesus’ life and reacting on what led to Jesus’ impending death.  They share these thoughts with the audience as if they hypothetically would have been allowed to observe the trial.

The trial of Jesus takes place between Pilate, and the Accusers. Some of the feature soloists include: Mary Magdalene, who sings I Don’t Know How To Love Him?, & the Mother of Zebadee’s Sons , who sings Turn Back Oh Man,  John and Peter, played by our own Ryan Johnson , who sing He, and Judas, who sings Was It I Lord?   The play concludes with Jesus’ death and resurrection depicted through the songs  Jesus Remember Me, Take My Mother Home, Who Was That Man, Why Did He Die?, To Buy My Pardon, Rise Again, and Lamb of God from Gospel Mass.
   
The play was written in 1985 when Linda was the Music Director at St. James School in Sewickley.   Since 1991, it has been presented continuously by the TriCounty Choir Institute’s Teen Chorale.
 
“Why Must He Die?” is 1 hour and 20 minutes in length and over the last nineteen years has been presented in over 130 different churches and schools of all denominations. A good will offering will be taken.

For more information on the production, please call 412-741-3463 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit our website at www.tricountychoirs.com.
 
National Study on Religion and American Youth

A few thoughts regarding the National Study on Religion and American Youth and the subsequent book and documentary.

Here is the link:
 
http://www.pittsburghcatholic.org/columnists_storys.phtml?id=1288

 
Parish Pastoral Council
St. James Pastoral Council is now receiving recommendations from parishioners to serve on the council. Those who serve on the Pastoral Council share the ministry of leadership. Together with the pastor they reflect, discern and envision through consensus to prepare the Pastoral Plan for the parish. At this time we are looking for persons whom you think would be called to such a ministry. Next week we will give a list of the special gifts necessary for this ministry of pastoral leadership. 
 
Old Photos for St. James' 150th
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 scan these precious memories at no charge for storage on the Saint James web site. Just bring them to The Photo Depot in Quaker Village and they will be copied while you wait so that you can take the originals home with you. So start going through those old shoe boxes where we all store our photos and see what you can find that shows our growth over the years. Then visit your web site to watch our history unfold.
 
Thinking about being an Altar Server?

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 from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Farmers' Market Reopens!

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!

Where: St. James Parking Lot; 200 Walnut St.; Sewickley, PA 15143

When: 1st Saturday in April thru the last Saturday in November; 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Get Directions!

Who:  30 to 35 local farmers and early merchants - for vendor info contact Bob Jancart - 412-262-4839

What:  Farmers and Merchants representing:

  • Pork; Beef; Goats; Lambs; Poultry and Salmon (freshly caught in Alaska and flown in)
  • Organic farm products
  • A variety of vegetables
  • Honey from a local apiarist
  • Pierogies
  • Pasta
  • and much more!

 Certifications:

  • Farmers' Market is certified by the US Department of Agriculture
  • Early Merchants have additional certification from the Department of Health of Allegheny Cty
  • Early Merchants outside Allegheny County are certified by the US Dept. of Agriculture