The SANCTUARY LIGHT burns as a reminder of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the tabernacle. The light burns this week in memory of † Gerry Schouten, as requested by Jackie Rowell.
The flowers in front of the Blessed Mother are in memory of the †
The St. James Quilters are in need of fabric (cotton) and batting (low-loft) for their charity quilt projects. All donations are greatly appreciated and can be left in the Quilting Bin in Our Lady's Center.
For additional information please call:
Marilyn Sedlak 626-5383
Corinne Smith 626-2864
Anita Discavage 626-4811
Out of work? Looking for a different job?
Join the staff and members of St. James Job Search Club. This newly-formed group offers advice and moral support to those who are unemployed & underemployed. Our next meeting will be
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- Christmas Bazaar?
ATTENTION CRAFTERS
Our craft and sewing room is clean and ready for Bazaar 2010. Our first meeting will be Thursday, February 18th from 10:00 till 12:00. We have sewing and painting projects to kick off our new season. If you love to hand or machine sew, or do basic painting, please join us. We also will have some home projects to be picked up. If anyone has a favorite ornament or decoration that you think we could make, please stop by and show it to us. We are looking forward to many new faces.
We also have our ongoing wish list of donations:
35 light strings (clear)
small print or homespun christmas fabric
red, green, and white craft paints
home depot gift cards for wood
If you have any questions, please call:
Gerri 665-4641 or Marilyn 626-5383
Lititz Warwick Community Chest
LWCC, the local food bank serving residents of the Warwick School District, is in need of volunteers to make food deliveries. Time commitment involves making 2-3 deliveries per month, with each delivery taking approximately 2 hours. For details, please call 627-0770 and leave a message. Your call will be returned to explain details and answer questions.
Meetings are held every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30pm in Our Lady's Center. The evening includes Scripture reading, contemporary music, a brief teaching, and intercessory prayer. You are welcome to participate or sit back and observe. "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst." Matthew 18:20. For further information or to request prayer, please contact Frank or Alberta Turcio at 569-6163.
Find the Redemptorists Online at redemptorists.net
Looking for a few bytes of spiritual food during the week?
Want to know more about what the Redemptorists do?
Curious about how to join us?
Visit redemptorists.net. There you'll find daily audio homilies preached by Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. This is also the place for province news, vocation retreat schedules, and a gift shop.
Follow the Redemptorists on Facebook and Twitter, too.
All this and more at redemptorists.net!
Pray for Redemptorists!
In this Year for Priests, we invite you to pray for our priests, for the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province who serve our parish. Brochures are available in the narthex. Learn more about the Redemptorists at: Redemptorists.net - listen to daily audio homilies, visit our gift shop, and find our how you can join the mission!
Did you know enrollment in the Lititz Senior Center is free and that they are associated with the Lancaster County Office of Aging? Did you know they are located within the Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St., Lititz? Did you also know that there is free transportation available, and that they provide free flu shots to seniors (60+)?
Please see the St. James bulletin board for a copy of the latest calendar of free activities and their yummy-looking luncheon menu (a freewill donation is all they ask for this). They do request that you call one day in advance for the lunch. If you’d like to contact them, please call Charlotte Erb at 626-2800 between 8:30 and 2:30, Monday thru Friday.
Lancaster County Singles Social Club-Meets the second Friday of the month at 7:30pm in Fr. Kuhn Hall at OMPH Church, Ephrata. Call Steve Miller, 917-0925, or Renee Brennan, 733-5365, for more information.
Bus Trip to Atlantic City - Ballys
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
OR
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 - Air Show $38 per person
Includes Bus/ Refreshments/ Casino Rebate
Make checks payable to Jake Jutzi. Pick up at St. James. For more information/reservations call Jake @ 1-(412) 687-3474
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Coming Soon:
August 1 - Vespers in the Park - 7PM
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St. James Monday Night Bingo
Kitchen workers are needed for the second Mondays of the month for Bingo. If you are willing to help, please call: Lucy Kingcaid 626-5979, or Mary Ann Smith 626-6656.
Kitchen Help Needed
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Can You Hear Well During Mass?
Did you know you can borrow a pocket-size hearing amplifier from St. James Church, FREE, to be used during Mass, then returned before leaving church? Ask an usher for one before Mass, they are in the safe. They can be used with or without hearing aids for better hearing.
People now using hearing aids with "Telecoil" programmed into them, can also use an amplified power neck-loop, made by Clear Sounds Communications, along with the church's pocket-size amplifier, and your ability to hear in both ears is very good. I use this system and I can hear a "sound" when the priest breaks the Host. That sound I haven't heard in the recent past.
You don't know what all you are missing! I now can hear the priest and the lector much better. You should hear so well you will know when the priest forgets to switch his mic on during Mass.
The neck-loop part # is CLA7V2. Clear Sounds Communications phone and web site are: 1-800-965-9043 and www.clearsounds.com.
Thank you,
Jere Tangert
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Job Search Group
A note from Father O’Blaney:
Our parish has a Job Search Group to help people who are unemployed and underemployed. The group provides advice and moral support to job seekers. There is no cost or obligation for attending the meetings and it is open to all who are interested. I would especially encourage all who are unemployed or underemployed to check out the Group asas anyone who would like to sharetalents and experience to helpseeking a new job. The Leaders of the Group are parishioners Gerry Lefchik (569-5123) and Chuck Reynolds (569-3649).
Listed below are profiles and contact information of some of the client members of the Group. These are talented people who are ready to work in your company or another company that may know of that has a need of the skills each possesses. Your assistance in helping these people be matched with jobs will be greatly appreciated by the individuals and the companies fortunate to add them as employees.
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Travelling This Summer?
Don’t forget to include Mass in your travel plans. Weekend, week day and Holy day Mass times for virtually all U.S. parishes and those in many other countries are listed in an easy to use format. This free service also lists handicapped access and languages in which the Mass is offered. An automated phone version is available at 1-410-676-6000. Operated in partnership with the Catholic Communication Campaign and the encouragement of the Vatican. Available at www.masstimes.org
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- Novena for Assumption of BVM
A novena in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, each evening at 7:00pm beginning August 6 through August 14. The Rosary and Novena Prayers will be approximately 30 minutes. Let us take the time to give glory and praise to Jesus by honoring His Mother and our Mother, too. Let us call upon Mary to intercede for us for our personal and communal intentions.
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Please Remember in Prayer
Prayers are requested for the soul of: Anna Ganter. May she rest in the eternal peace of Christ our Lord and may her family find comfort from their belief in the risen Christ in this time of sorrow. |
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Quiet Mass at St. Anne's for Children with Autism
Thanks to the Holy Spirit, Fr. Hohenwarter and Mike Tafelski, St. Anne's in Lancaster welcomes families of children with autism to the 8am Mass on Sundays. The Mass will have no music. Father will do this for the summer and then assess attendance. His hope is that this Mass can continue in the fall and beyond! |
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Find us on Facebook
The Diocese of Harrisburg has a Facebook page and we invite you to visit us there and become a fan. On Facebook we will be sharing more broadly and quickly the many interesting and important announcements, news and issue items affecting Catholics and our Diocese. Stay up-to-date, visit us and become a fan. |
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Installation of New Bishop
Bishop-Designate, the Most Reverend Joseph Patrick McFadden, Currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Will be installed as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg.
The Mass of Installation will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 2:00pm.
Additional information to follow.
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St. James Social Justice Network News
The next Social Justice Network meeting is scheduled for ...
Catholic Worker House
The Social Justice network is looking for someone to be a liaison from our parish to the Catholic Worker House, Corpus Christi, in Lancaster. This involves attending about 4 meetings a year and keeping communication open between Corpus Christi and the parish. If you would be willing to do this, or would like more information, please call Jeannette List at 626-1715.
Spirit of Hope: Project Nigeria
In 2007, St. James Parish assisted this mission to provide books for new libraries in Nigeria.
To date, three libraries have been built! Please visit www.spiritofhopepn.com for more information.
Rosaries needed!
Beads of Peace, a non-profit organization working out of Wyoming which repairs and sends rosaries around the world, is in need of:
- Broken and Used Rosaries
- Saint/Funeral Cards
- Small Prayer/Inspirational Booklets
- Religious Medals and Necklaces
Please deposit the above items in the small marked box on top of the coat rack in Our Lady’s Center. They do not accept any books or statues. Thank you very much! This is a project of the St. James Social Justice Network – which Pat Smith has been coordinating for many years!
Read the latest SJN minutes here.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
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Mount St. Alphonsus
FESTIVAL OF FAITH 2010
Friday-Sunday, August 6-8, 2010
An outdoor festival of camping, music and presentations. Begins with camping Friday afternoon and opening ceremonies Friday evening. Saturday includes prayer time in the morning and 12 hours of music and talks. Saturday evening will have a nighttime musical service and a bonfire. Concludes Sunday morning with Mass. Bring an entire family for only $60 for the entire weekend! Reservations required. Mount St. Alphonsus is located in Esopus, NY along the Hudson River. For more info, please visit www.MountSaintAlphonsus.org, or call 845-384-8000.
On Saturday, October 30th, an all-day conference on "spiritual warfare" will be presented at The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ by Fr. John Corapi, S.O.L.T., an internationally-known Catholic evangelist and author who appears weekly on EWTN.'s journey to the priesthood at age 44 is nothing short of a miracle.conference runs from 8:30am to 6pm and includes Mass which will fulfill the Sunday obligation.
For further information and interest, please contact Nancy Straw at 625-2261 before May 15.
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News from Our Mother of Perpetual Help School
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Attention: OMPH School Families
It’s Back to School Time! Again this year the family Back to School Information Packet will be available at your parish on the weekends of August 14th/15th & August 21st/22nd. Included will be the school newsletter, calendars, information on the lunch program and menu, all school emergency forms, and affirmation/permission forms to be completed by the opening of school. All registered school families are asked to please pick up your envelope in the narthex after any Mass on the aforementioned weekends. If you are unable to get your packet at this time, they will be available in the school office from August 24th-26th between 8:00am & Noon.
A Unique Opportunity
OMPH Full Day Kindergarten Program
Parents have you considered enrolling your child in our full day Kindergarten at Our Mother of Perpetual Help School? Families who have had their child experience the full day program have spoken of its many benefits as their child entered first grade and progresses through the grades. A full day Kindergarten program provides an easier transition to first grade since the child is accustomed to being in the classroom for an entire day. The creative writing we are able to offer to the children in Kindergarten affords unparalleled opportunities for them to express themselves and to build the foundation for the concept of writing a full sentence. The time spent on readiness skills in Reading and Math assures these skills are thoroughly covered and mastered by the children. This is evident by the children’s eagerness to read; many students are reading by the time they reach first grade. In first grade we are able to introduce Math concepts at an earlier stage because of the children’s level of mastery of readiness skills and number sense. The foundation laid in our full day Kindergarten program enables me to move the children along the curriculum and thoroughly develop the concepts in all areas. Each year I find the children coming to me in first grade eager and more ready to learn!
Colleen Smalley, First Grade Teacher
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News from Lancaster Catholic High School
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LCHS Employment
Lancaster Catholic High School is in need of a Junior High Field Hockey coach for the 2010 Fall Season. If you are interested, please call Terry Klugh, Athletic Director at 509-0316, x1 or email kharbach@lchsyes.org
Annual LCHS Golf Tournament
The 13th Annual Lancaster Catholic High School Athletic Department Golf Tournament honoring the late Pete Carr will be held on Friday, August 13 at Meadia Heights Golf Club with 7:30am & 1:30pm shotgun starts.
The student athletes of LCHS depend on your support so that each sport can continue to excel. Our athletes are privileged to be involved with such an amazing program. Your participation makes a difference, so come out and support Crusader Athletics while having fun!
To register your foursome, please visit the website at www.lchsyes.org. Click on the golf link to print out a registration form. Deadline for registration is August 4.
Sponsors are needed to make the event a success for Crusader Athletics. This is a great opportunity for your business to network with the LCHS community. For more information please contact kmartin@lchsyes.org
Information about LCHS is also available on our website at www.lchsyes.org.
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Job Openings - Communications
The Office of Communications of the Diocese of Harrisburg is accepting applications for 2 part-time positions.
A Web Content Specialist with responsibility for the development, creation and maintenance of the content for our website. They should be comfortable working with website design, graphic design, content management systems, multimedia, flash technologies, social media and e-newsletters.
A Media Specialist with responsibility for producing creative audio and video materials including a weekly radio program and monthly TV program. They should be competent with audio and video technologies, current professional media production software and equipment with skills in writing for media, shooting and editing video and audio.
For more information visit www.hbgdiocese.org/employment or email Employment@hbgdiocese.org
Men's Retreat
The thirty-second annual Men's Retreat, sponsored by Corpus Christi Parish, will be held on the weekend of July 30th on the beautiful campus of Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Md. it is open to all men in the Diocese, age 14 and older.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW, so you'll remember this weekend to renew your spirit, and His Love in your life.
Fr. Brett Brannen, of Mt. St. Mary's, and the Diocese of Savannah, GA, will lead this year's retreat.
Reservations require a minimum $60 deposit, and should be made early to ensure a room is held for you. Check the bulletin boards for more details or contact Jim Zarfoss, 824-7827.
Mount St. Alphonsus
FESTIVAL OF FAITH 2010
Friday-Sunday, August 6-8, 2010
An outdoor festival of camping, music and presentations. Begins with camping Friday afternoon and opening ceremonies Friday evening. Saturday includes prayer time in the morning and 12 hours of music and talks. Saturday evening will have a nighttime musical service and a bonfire. Concludes Sunday morning with Mass. Bring an entire family for only $60 for the entire weekend! Reservations required. Mount St. Alphonsus is located in Esopus, NY along the Hudson River. For more info, please visit MountSaintAlphonsus.org, or call 845.384.8000.
Retreat for Those Affected by Abortion
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat will be on August 6-8 at Philip Bongiorno Conference Center in Carlisle. This is a chance to get away from all the daily pressures of work and family and focus on this painful time in your life through supportive and non-judgmental process. The time away provides an opportunity to deeply enter the grieving process and identify all the ways your abortion may have affected you. Please Call Joy: (Totally confidential) (717) 788-4959, or email: RVpamd@gmail.com or visit rachelsvineyard.org
SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES
The Diocese of Harrisburg will sponsor its annual summer camp for youth and adults with mental disabilities on August 15-20 at Camp Kirchenwald, near Hershey. The camp is designed for youth and adults, aged 15 and up, with mild to moderate mental retardation and no significant behavioral problems. Tuition for camp is $425, but camperships are available. For further information, visit the diocesan website at www.hbgdiocese.org (click disabilities ministry and then summer camp); or contact the Diocesan Family Ministries Office at 717-657-4804, x317 or email kenders@hbgdiocese.org .
Retreat for Couples Experiencing Difficulty:
September 10-12, 2010
Is Your Marriage Tearing You Apart? Rediscover the Joy in Your Marriage. RETROUVAILLE (Ret-tro-vy) is a French word meaning rediscovery. Retrouvaille is a program, which helps to restore communication and trust in a marriage. If you feel helpless or trapped by frequent conflicts, please know that hundreds of couples have been helped. Call us and give yourselves another chance. The next program will be held September 10-12, 2010, at the Hampton Inn in Mechanicsburg, PA. Let us reserve a place for you.
For information call Tom or Patty (717) 938-8229 or 800-470-2230.
Closing Celebration Of The Diocesan Marian Year
Save The Date- October 2, 2010
SAVE THE DATE for the Closing Celebration of the Diocesan Marian Year on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the National Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
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Eucharistic Minister Schedule
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