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St. James Parish

St. James Parish ⬧ December 20, 2020 Page 2

Reverend John Lynam, Pastor x304 [email protected] Reverend Michael Peck, Senior Parochial Vicar x305 [email protected] Reverend Thomas Lewandowski, Senior Parochial Vicar/Newman Center Chaplain x205 [email protected] Reverend George Chortos, Retired in Residence x216 Reverend Cyril Mworia, In Residence x303

DEACONS Deacon Jeffrey A. Hirst x402 [email protected] Deacon Barry Krofcheck [email protected] x403

Child Abuse Response Diocese of Pittsburgh: 1-888-808-1235 Commonwealth of PA: 1-800-932-0313

Call 911 Immediately if a child is in danger! The ChildLine and Abuse Registry is available 24

hours to receive reports of suspected child abuse. Any person may report suspected abuse

and remain anonymous.

Executive Administrative Assistant and x204 Finance Sharon Zigerelli [email protected] Communications Coordinator x201 Tracy Sushel [email protected]

Records Keeper x214 Maureen Baker [email protected] Liturgical Coordinator and Catechetical Administrator x308 Alana Garrison [email protected] Receptionist x206 Sr. Margaretta Nussbaumer [email protected] Safe Environment Coordinator x218 Beth Endres [email protected]

Christian Initiation Office x221 Peg Donley [email protected]

Principal Organist x201 Dr. Kathy Sacco [email protected] John F. Kennedy Catholic School 724-225-1680 Kimberly Stevenson, Principal [email protected]

CONTACT US

PARISH STAFF CLERGY

St. James Parish Office 119 West Chestnut St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-225-1425 & 724-222-4087 Fax: 724-229-7946 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjameswashpa.org Office Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Churches Immaculate Conception St. Hilary 119 West Chestnut St. 320 Henderson Ave. Washington, PA 15301 Washington, PA 15301

Sacred Heart Main St. Claysville, PA 15323

St. Vincent de Paul Society 724-986-5595

Please note this early Bulletin Deadline:

January 3rd bulletin due by Noon Wednesday, December 23rd.

Due to the early deadline, the weekly offering may not be available.

Submissions should be emailed to : [email protected]

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

Fourth Sunday of Advent Page 3

MASS INTENTIONS

Fourth Sunday of Advent

SATURDAY, December 19

4:00 PM (H) Carmen DeFurio (Johann & Tom Shade & Family)

5:30 PM (IC) The People of St. James Parish

SUNDAY, December 20

8:00 AM (H) Thomas “TJ” Dicio (A) (Family)

9:00 AM (SH) Elizabeth Zappi-Orisko (Alice Zappi & Family)

10:30 AM (IC) Thomas “TJ” Dicio (A) (Family)

12:15 PM (IC) Francis Shape (R.C.I.A. Core Team)

MONDAY, December 21 Late Advent Weekday

6:30 AM (IC) Antonio & Maria Sorice (Guy, Cynthia, & Maria)

12:00 PM (IC) Stephen Yevins (Wife Mary Jane)

7:00 PM (H) Special Intention (Paul & Karen Litvak)

TUESDAY, December 22 Late Advent Weekday

6:30 AM (IC) Wilma Brletic (Pat Brletic)

12:00 PM (IC) Mary Elizabeth Aloia (A) (Sister Sally)

WEDNESDAY, December 23 Late Advent Weekday

6:30 AM (IC) Luigi & Marina Mastrofrancesco (Felix & Maria Magnotta)

12:00 PM (IC) Emma Aqualino (Husband & Family)

THURSDAY, December 24 Late Advent Weekday

6:30 AM (IC) Tom Rodjom

12:00 PM (IC) Tucker Cypher (Family)

The Nativity of the Lord

THURSDAY, December 24

2:00 PM (IC) The Living and Deceased of St. James Parish

2:00 PM (H) The Living and Deceased of St. James Parish


4:00 PM (H) The Living and Deceased of St. James Parish


9:00 PM (SH) The Living and Deceased of St. James Parish

FRIDAY, December 25

12:00 AM (IC) The Living and Deceased of St. James Parish

9:00 AM (H) The Living and Deceased of St. James Parish

11:00 AM (IC) The Living and Deceased of St. James Parish

9:00 AM (IC) Frank Giblock (Judy Nemeth & Peter Davin)

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

SATURDAY, December 26

4:00 PM (H) The People of St. James Parish

5:30 PM (IC) Deceased Members of the Kiski & Trozzi Families (Jan & Dave Trozzi)

SUNDAY, December 27

8:00 AM (H) William “Kaz” Kazakewicz (8:00 AM Ushers)

9:00 AM (SH) Helen DeJohn (Husband & Daughter)

10:30 AM (IC) Ann Jones (Albert Aloia)

12:15 PM (IC) Lucia Chamberland (Rita Jardine)

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Saturday: 4:00 PM - St. Hilary 5:30 PM - I.C. Sunday: 8:00 AM - St. Hilary 9:00 AM - Sacred Heart 10:30 AM - I.C. Radio Mass WJPA-AM 1450 12:15 PM - I.C. Weekdays: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM, & 12:00 PM - I.C. Monday: 7:00 PM St. Hilary

CONFESSION TIMES Mondays 6:00—6:45 PM

(St. Hilary Church)

Saturdays 9:30 AM (Immaculate Conception Church)

or by appointment

HOLY HOUR/ADORATION Mondays 6:00 PM (St. Hilary Church)

Monday thru Friday 11:00AM Thursdays 6:30 PM

(Immaculate Conception Church)

Confession during Advent

Confession is an important part of Advent. This is a time to prepare room for the coming of Christ into our hearts. This allows Him to draw us into deeper conversion. There are still opportunities to go to Confession during Advent:

Mondays 6:00 PM St. Hilary

Saturdays 9:30 AM IC

Tuesday, Dec 22nd 7:00 PM Immaculate Conception

SATURDAY, December 26 Saint Stephen, The First Martyr

The St. James Parish office will be closed on

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.



From our Pastor, Father John Lynam

Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services:

Catholic Charities has a local office and is willing to help. They provide free, confidential pregnancy testing; counseling and education;

and free infant-care items to expectant parents and the parents of children up to the age of

2 . All Pregnancy and Parenting services are free and available to all who approach us for

help. Call: (724) 228-7722

Visit: 331 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301

RE: The State of the Parish

It’s always been my policy to be as transparent as possible. Two years ago we were experiencing difficulties at the school and when our beautiful parishioners were notified they responded very generously with their gracious gifts. Now, our school, under the leadership of our principal

Kimberly Stevenson, with the assistance of her staff, our great teachers, and Advisory Council, is flourishing.

Through the merger into St. James Parish and despite the pandemic, we have been holding our own. However, recent months have revealed the effects of the virus on our finances. September and October reported operational losses of over $20,000 each month. Prior to our merger, important steps to minimize our expenses were taken, but our collection totals have decreased significantly.

Presently, our savings is being used to help us through this difficult time, but I felt obligated to make you aware of what we are experiencing. I realize that this is a difficult time for everyone and the effects of the pandemic are known to every family. However, at the prompting of the Finance Council, I am writing to make you aware of our parish situation and, in advance, express gratitude for your generous concern and support. May God bless you and your family abundantly.

Those who are pro-choice argue that the woman has bodily autonomy over the unborn baby’s life, and therefore she has the right to do with her body as she pleases. What they don’t realize is that there’s another life involved here. There’s a tiny human baby growing and developing in his mother’s womb from the day of conception, so that one day, he will make his entrance into the world. This little life is a gift from God. All human rights begin with the right to life.



Parish News

St. James Parish Christmas Mass Schedule

Thursday December 24 Frida December 25

2:00 pm St. Hilary 12:00 am Immaculate Conception2:00 pm Immaculate Conception 9:00 am St. Hilary4:00 pm St. Hilary 11:00 am Immaculate Conception4:00 pm Immaculate Conception6:00 pm Immaculate Conception9:00 pm Sacred Heart

Because of COVID restrictions, churches may reach capacity. When the church

you are attending reaches capacity, you will be asked to use our overflow

accommodations. This may include participating in Mass via radio while seated

in your car. Holy Communion will still be available in overflow accommodations.

Living their faithAt their annual Christmas Gathering, the Catholic Daughters collect baby supplies for Genesis and monetary donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. COVID prevented the Daughters from having their Christmas Party this year, but it didn’t dampen their giving spirit! When they prepared their monthly City Mission Lunch, they were able to collect items and money. Pictured, from left, are Robin Krofcheck, Laraine McGinnis, Peggy Pizzi, Mae Hunter, Linda Kubacka, Elizabeth Meade, Debbie Costello, and Carol Brosnahan



Parish News

Servin others!

The Knights of Columbus

Council 1083 continues its

annual collection for the

Washington County Young

Marines Toys for Tots program.

Helping out and braving the cold are Andy Dudik,

Don Shaw, Master Sgt.

Donald Bailey, Unit Commander, and Bob Johns.

Hats off to the Ladies of Charity!The Ladies of Charity Angel Tree Project has concluded and the gifts are delivered! The Ladies work very hard to coordinate this wonderful program! Thank you to everyone who generously supported the Angel Tree project. So many lives are positively impacted by your kindness. Pictured are some of the Ladies involved in the Angel Tree Project: Karen Headley, Carol Marion, Joanne Martos, Sandy Schiffauer, Joanne Shiring, and Joyce Ketter. Not pictured are Jean Cline, Carolyn Zoeller, and Toni Kestner.



WE PRAY FOR...

Denny Durkin, Sandy Rock, Julie Sulkowski, Patti Mituzas, Nathan Litvak, Fran Cox, Amanda Dennis, Ken Ferguson, Pat Ferguson, Emil Wojcuich,

Kimberly Cecere Barvinchak, David Manion, Dorothy Hands, Julie Muncie, Amy Levine, Mary Beth Proia-Cole, Sheila Agostelli, Dawn White, Kimberly Mesler

Main, Sheryl Giovanelli, Francis King, Pamela Heron, Michael Muscarella, Peggy Fulmer, Anthony (Tony) Luskoski, Susan Falvo Warco, Barbara McCandless, Joanne Lloyd

And all who continue to experience the negative affects of COVID-19.

If you wish to add someone to our prayer list, call the office, ext. 201 or send an email to [email protected]

PARISH NEWS

Are you looking for a gift for a hard to shop for friend or family member? “The Windows of Immaculate Conception” book is the perfect solution! This revised booklet, published last year, tells the amazing stories found in the windows of Immaculate Conception Church. Copies are available at the parish office, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. The cost is $10 per book.

Week 4: Christmas is just around the corner, which is a great time to reflect on how your Advent has been going. Have you been growing closer to Jesus, and more ready to welcome Him into your heart and home? Wherever you may be in terms of spiritual preparations, I want to invite you to participate in the last night of our LIVE, online Advent Mission with Ralph Martin, tonight from 8-9 p.m. Eastern Time. You can still register at www.renewalministries.net/

advent. Ralph has been presenting inspiring insights from the saints on the spiritual journey, as found in his book The Fulfillment of All Desire. Tonight’s theme will be Basic Stability.⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫

Don’t forget us!When you are moving or changing phone numbers, email, etc it is difficult to remember everyone to contact. Please contact the parish office at 724.225.1425 ext 214 or [email protected]: +change your email address

+change your home address +disconnect your home phone +family member moves out or

moves in

By letting the parish office know of these changes, you save the parish money with mailings and time spent looking for new

information. Thank you very much!



Parish News

OFFERTORY DONATIONS RECEIVED:

December 5th & 6th $8,812.00

Your generosity is appreciated!

MARRIAGE BANNS II Myresa Troiano & Thomas Sobocinski

Readings for the Week of December 20, 2020 Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Monday Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday Saint John of Kanty, Priest Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29; Lk 1:67-79 Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or Mt 1:18-25 Friday Feast of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 Saturday Feast of Saint Stephen, First Martyr Acts 6:8-10, Acts 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sunday Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6, 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 or Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17 or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40

To enroll in Faith Direct online, go to:

https://membership.faithdirect.net/PA633

Mary Candle at St. Hilary The light before the Blessed Mother burns this week

in Memory of Mariah Zambelli (Mom and Daughter Alexis)

Second Collection There will be a second collection at our

Christmas Masses, for Children and Youth.

Imagine how Mary felt at the birth of Jesus: excited, awed, frightened. Deep

faith was her light in the darkness, for Jesus was born during the night of the

year when darkness is the longest.

Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought light into the darkness surrounding the heart of those living in poverty bringing them the real, lasting, and deep joy of Christmas.

Have you considered joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that you can live your Baptism

more fully? Know that the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul bring your gift directly to the poor

and suffering in our parish. Please consider joining

the Society. You are welcome to call 724-986-5595. If you’d prefer, email us at [email protected]

for more information. Thank you!

Parish Share Program

Combined Goal $210,517.00

Paid to date $151,586.69

Balance due: $58,930.31

Can you help us decorate? Many helpers make any task easier! Can you help us decorate the churches for Christmas?

Join us today! (December 20th) Sacred Heart: Immediately Following Mass St. Hilary: 10:30am Immaculate Conception: 2:00pm

Thank you!



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