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St. James Roman Catholic Parish
A Faith and Family Community
“You Are A Stranger Here But Once.”
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
CHRISTMAS 2015
December 24-25
THE HOLY FAMILY OF
JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
December 26-27, 2015
ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 26-27, 2015
Parish Information
December 26-27, 2015 — THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
www.stjames-greater.com
19640 N. 35th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85308 ● Phone 623-581-0707 ● Fax 623-581-0110
Weekend Masses
Fr. Ben Onegiu, A.J.
Pastor
Fr. William Okot, A.J.
In Residence
4:00PM (Sat.)
7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM
2:00 PM (Spanish), 6:00PM (Youth)
Daily Mass
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat
8:00AM
Wednesday
7:00PM
Holy Days
Please consult the Parish Office
Confession
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6:00PM-6:45PM
Saturday 2:00PM - 3:30PM
or by appointment
Parish Office Hours
Sunday 8:00AM to 3:30PM
Mon-Fri 9:00AM to 12:00PM; 12:30PM to 4PM
Saturday 2:00PM to 5:30PM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO
Contact Mary Ann Ext 104.
SIx months in advance. Preparation classes are required.
Pick up the brochure for more information.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO
Contact Mary Ann Ext 104
Nine months in advance. Preparation classes are required.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
Call the Parish Office when seriously ill.
Assisting Clergy
Deacon Alan Bowslaugh (Retired)
Deacon Frank Devine
Deacon Roy Drapeau
Deacon Ricardo Gonzalez
● Business Manager - Pam Hester, Ext. 101
Administrative Assistant - Koby Aldridge, Ext. 108
● Director of Religious Education - Maria Stenner, Ext. 110
Formation Assistant - Mary Ann Zimmerman, Ext. 104
Youth Group Coordinator - Andrew Lahera, Ext. 103
● Director of Music and Liturgy - James Poppleton, Ext. 106
Assistant Music Director—Mike Giacolone
● Receptionists - Ext.100
and Finance Assistant - Nora Scott
Rebecca Betancourth
Irene Molette
● Facilities Coordinator - Rene Vera, Ext. 116
Maintenance
Martin Sanchez
Jim Hodson
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CTP Coordinator - Christina Metelski, Ext. 105
Funeral Coordinator - Deacon Frank Devine, Ext. 105
Rosalie Weller, M.C., Licensed Professional Counselor,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Phone 602-942-9505
St. Vincent De Paul - 623-581-0728
Bulletin Editor - Nessa de Mello –nessademello@yahoo.com
Communal Anointing is held on the first
Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM.
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Articles for the church bulletin need to be submitted and approved by administration no later than noon on Tuesday.
Announcements must be submitted in writing or by email to Maria no later than noon on Monday. Email: maria@stjames-greater.com
Flyers to advertise upcoming parish or diocesan events must be submitted to james@stjames-greater.com no later than Tuesday noon to be
included in the video loop for the upcoming weekend.
All articles, announcements and flyers will be included—space permitting..
Phone 623-581-0707
Fax 623-581-0110
Visit our Web Site at www. stjames-greater.com
email admin@ stjames-greater.com
ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 26-27, 2015
Mission Statement
St. James Roman Catholic Parish Councils
St. James Roman Catholic Parish is a warm Pastoral Council:
and welcoming, Christ centered community, Theila Morris, Chair ▪ Irene Molette, Co-Chair ▪ Monica Gaynor ▪ Jorge Morales
▪ George Okumu ▪ Cindy Lancaster
dedicated to the service of all.
PastoralCouncil@stjames-greater.com
Finance Council:
Blaine Bandi, Chair ▪ Alvean Soliz, Co-Chair ▪ Lew Lancaster ▪ Michael Mathews
▪ Gerry Mendoza
FinanceCouncil@stjames-greater.com
Daily Mass M,T,TH,F,S at 8:00AM and Wed at 7PM
Monday, December 28
8:00AM-Mass
12:30PM-Afternoon Tea
6:00PM-Adoration
7:00PM-SVdP
8:30PM-Benediction
Stewardship & Development Council:
Dcn. Roy & Teri Drapeau, Chairs ▪ Denise Burton, Communications ▪ Carla Gonzales &
Stephanie Wilson, Special Events & Fundraising ▪ Tom Myhre, Parishioner Services ▪ Joe
Tuiteleleapaga, Stewardship Education ▪ Seria Tuiteleleapage, Secretary ▪ Leticia Rodriguez,
Spanish Community Liaison ▪ Ken Pritchett, Knights of Columbus Liaison
StewardshipCouncil@stjames-greater.com
Tuesday, December 29
8:00AM-Mass
6:00PM-Prayer Group (Spanish)
7:00PM-Little Ray of Light (Spanish)
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Plate Income:
Children’s Giving:
Wednesday, December 30
7:00PM-Mass
Thursday, December 31
New Year’s Eve
OFFICE CLOSED
8:00AM-Mass
9:00PM-Solemnity of the Virgin Mary—Vigil Mass
$ 14,509.21
$
50.00
Our plate budget number is $12,000 per week.
The plate income does not cover all expenses incurred.
$16,230 is needed weekly to cover our Parish expenses.
Fundraising profits are needed to cover the remaining $4,230.
Thank you for your support!
Friday, January 01
New Year
OFFICE CLOSED
9:00AM-Mass
ACH CONTRIBUTIONS:
Saturday, January 02
8:00AM-Mass
2:00PM-Reconciliation
4:00PM-Mass
St. James is set up to do automatic payments (ACH) from your checking
or savings accounts. The parish will receive your contribution, even if
you are out of town or out of state.
Sunday, January 03
If you are interested, please stop by the Parish Office to complete an authorization form.
Accounts will be debited on or after the 27th of each month.
7:30, 9:00AM-Masses
11:00 AM-Children’s Mass
2:00PM-Spanish Mass, CLOW
3:00PM-Prayer Group Mtg. (Junta de Grupo de Oracion)
3:30PM-Spanish Choir
6:00PM-Youth Mass
Please come to Mass early enough not to disrupt. Leave
late enough not to insult. Worship reverently enough not
to distract. AND dress proudly enough not to offend.
PLEASE We are asking that you help preserve a
reverent atmosphere by turning off all pagers
and cellular phones before entering the Church!
Phone 623-581-0707
Fax 623-581-0110
WELCOME…
We extend our hearts in a warm St. James welcome to you whether long term
residents or newly arrived in the Parish. We thank God that you are with us. If you
are not registered, please fill out this form. Place it in the collection basket, drop it
off, or mail it to the office.
Name:____________________________Phone:_________________
Address:_________________________________________________
City:____________State_____Zip:______# in fam._______________
Request Registration Information ___New Address ___New Phone___
Moving, please remove from roster___
Interested in learning more about:
___The Catholic Faith___ Focus on Faith___ Baptism___Marriage
___Youth Group___Other Needs_______________________________
Registration material may be picked up at the Parish Office or mailed to your home.
Visit our Web Site at www. stjames-greater.com
email admin@ stjames-greater.com
ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 26-27, 2015
Please pray for the sick in our community, especially those from our Parish.
We welcome your prayer requests for your family members and friends. Direct permission from the person is needed. They will
remain on the list for 30 days. If someone is seriously ill, you may request that they remain on the list for 3 months. If after 3
months they wish to remain on the prayer list please contact the Front office to be listed on the bulletin board for an extended
period. Thank you.
Richard Adams
Gerald Allgeier
George Baizel
Laura Bargfeld
Marie Barker
Jim Beach
Deacon Alan Bowslaugh
Alma Camacho
Nora Cordero
Mark Curtis
Sheree Dudek
Janice Fellheimer
Diane Henning
Jim Juilfs
Notty Koot
Pat Lahm
Zulma Leyva
Brandy Lockwood
Larry Lubert
Alian Martinez
Kathleen Mathews
Leslie Mitchell
Bruce Orosco
Peggy Pawlowski
Kathy Pringles
Megan Ricker
Barbara Walker
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is
every Friday from 8:30 AM and concludes
with Benediction at 7 PM.
ALSO
Every Monday from 6:00PM to 8:30 PM concludes with Benediction.
During exposition, Jesus cannot be left unattended.
Adoration = ONE hour. There are 10 hours of
Adoration on Friday and 2 1/2 hours on Mondays.
Come visit Jesus, the Prince of Peace, the Creator
of the Universe, the Merciful Savior, for just one of
these Hours.
Please remember those who have died.
Especially Sara Hester.
Available Masses
Dates below indicate Mass availability and
is on first come first serve basis.
Mass Intentions are now
available. Please check at the
front office for available Mass
times and to request the masses.
Feb 13,16,22,24,27,29
2016
Mar 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,20,21
2016 29,31
Pray For All of Our Service
Men and Women.
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them
and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need.
We ask this in the name of Jesus,
our Lord and Savior.” AMEN.
December 28, 2015 — January 03, 2016
MON
28 - Dec
8:00 AM
JOSE INNOCENTE VARGAS (Birthday)
Fr. Christopher
TUE
29 - Dec
8:00 AM
MARY LOU & FRANCIS DEHM (Deceased)
Fr. Ben
WED
30 - Dec
7:00 PM
LEONA ODEY (Deceased)
Fr. Godwin
THU
31 - Dec
8:00 AM
LARRY AND LARRIE ANN (Deceased)
Fr. Ben
7:00 PM
Fr. Ben
FRI
01 - Jan
9:00 AM
ANTONIO SPERDUTO (Deceased)
Fr. Ben
SAT
02 - Jam
8:00 AM
CONCETTA TERMINI (Deceased)
Fr. William
4:00 AM
ST. JAMES PARISHIONERS
Fr. Jan
7:30 AM
VINCENZA SPERDUTO (Deceased)
Fr. Ben
9:00 AM
JONAH & JOSEPH EMELING (Birthday)
Fr. Ben
11:00 AM
JESSICA CRABLE (Birthday)
Fr. Godwin
2:00PM
RLENO MEDINA (Deceased)
Fr. Kevin
6:00 PM
GRETCHEN FENNINGER (75th Birthday)
Fr. Godwin
SUN
03 - Jan
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
December 27—January 02
Sun: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:41-52
Mon: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Mt 2:12-19
Tue: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 1:11-35
Wed: 1 Jn 2:12-`7; Lk 1:36-40
Thu: 1 Jn 2:1821 Jn 1:1-18
Fri: Num 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21;
Sat: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28
We encourage you to request a special day to have a Mass said for a loved one. Those days that have
one or more Masses currently open are listed above. Please check them out and come to the Parish
Office to select a day.
Phone 623-581-0707
Fax 623-581-0110
Visit our Web Site at www. stjames-greater.com
Readings for next Sunday
January 03
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
No Altar Flowers were ordered for
the weekend of Dec 26& 27.
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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 26-27, 2015
Religious Education/Educación Religiosa
Maria Stenner
ALTAR SERVER PRACTICE for
Captains on January 9th at 9:30am
in the Church.
Scripture Study
“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” St. Jerome
Our next Scripture session will be
January 7th in the Parish Hall at 7:00PM.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Programa para Niños:
Rayito de Luz Busca un programa en cual sus hijos
aprenderán más de su Fe Católica y al mismo tiempo
usted puede ingresarse al grupo de oración? Entonces
traígalos a Rayito de Luz cada Martes a las 7 de la noche y quédese
al Grupo de Oración: Dios Sana. Para más informes por favor de
comunicarse con Rogelio o Reyna Tovar al 602-626-4925.
The RE Program will be on
Christmas Break from December
9th through the 30th. We resume
classes on January 6th at 6:15 pm
St. James Young Adult Group: United
January 19th, at 7:00PM in the hall.
Praise and Worship, Adoration,
Prayer, and much more!
Contact Andrew Lahera at the Parish Office
for more information!
Fr. Ben’s Desk... Fr. Benedict Onegiu, A.J.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Little Flowers will meet on
January 19th from 6-7:30pm. This
group is for girls ages 5-11. If you
would like more information or would
like to register please contact Rosa
Palomino at 602-832-6477.
Cafecito con María
Próxima reunión es el 4 de Febrero.
Si tiene preguntas por favor de comunicarse
con Sonia al 760-670-9690 o búsquenos en
I am very happy to be back in this community
with all of you, especially during this season.
Even though our world holds many distractions
and temptations during this time of year, let us
all pray that we keep in our thoughts why we
celebrate this time. We joyfully celebrate our
Lord Jesus Christ’s birth into our world together as a community.
A very Merry Christmas to you all!
Fr Ben
Merry Christmas
Phone 623-581-0707
Fax 623-581-0110
Visit our Web Site at www. stjames-greater.com
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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN - December 26-27, 2015
St. James News
GIFT SHOP
DONUTS ON SUNDAYS
Gift shop will be closed Dec. 27th and re-open Jan. 3rd.
Check out the After Christmas Sale .
Join your fellow parishioners in the
Parish Hall for donuts after the
7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 Masses.
THIS WEEK -
PRO-LIFE MINISTRY
Jeremiah: 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew
you, and before you were born I consecrated you.”
SPONSORED BY:
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 5th at 6:00 PM
Please join us in promoting the sanctity of life.
Contact John Ingram, Sr. at the Parish Office.
This week there will be no donuts.
Mass of Installation for Father Ben
Father Ben’s Installation Mass as St. James’
Pastor will take place on January 10th at 11:00am.
Please join us in this joyous occasion and stay for a
reception in the hall.
We resume with Saturday
Confessions on
December 26th at 2:00pm.
Thank you.
Special Thoughts from the St. James Pro Life Ministry
The Miracle of Conception
The Scrip program helps earn money for St James! Plan
ahead! Make a list of places to shop - Wal-Mart, Safeway,
Any Retailer. *A complete list vendors can be viewed at
www.glscrip.com.
Orders will be placed on the
following dates:
JAN 19th ● FEB 16th ● MAR 21st
All Scrip orders need to be placed by 7:00 PM the
day prior to the listed order dates.
Order your gift cards for Christmas!
(Orders usually arrive for pick up within the week)
With a little bit of work on your part
and no extra money out of pocket, this
program
November SCRIP
raises money for St James!
Phone 623-581-0707
9 Families earned $135.55
for St James!
Fax 623-581-0110
Saint Joseph Maronite Church will be hosting the
relics of St. Sharbel for veneration from January 15th
to January 17th. We are cordially invited to attend
Mass on January 16th at 6:00pm with the relics being
held in repository on a side altar. Most Reverend
Thomas J. Olmsted will be the celebrant and homilist.
Address: 5406 E. Virginia Ave. Phoenix, 85008
Phone: 602-667-3280
St. James Scrip Program
Questions?
Contact Irene Molette at
scrip@stjames-greater.com.
St. Sharbel Relics
Week 16 of 40 – Join us on the journey
I enjoy drinking a lot of the fluid when it is sweet,
but not when you’ve eaten something sour.
 I can turn somersaults & I yawn and stretch.
 I am 6” tall!
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A new life starts when just one sperm cell from the father joins and
fertilizes an egg cell from the mother. Just moments after conception numerous hereditary characteristics are determined. These
include the different features and individual trademarks such as
gender, color of eyes, hair and skin; the shape of the face and body;
and certain qualities of temperament and intelligence. A wonderful
and unique little life has begun.
Join us the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:00am as we
pray the rosary for the unborn in front of the Planned
Parenthood at 5771 W. Eugie with the Knights of Columbus.
The Pro-Life Ministry would like to invite you to join us every 1st
Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the church hall. Help us to defend
those who cannot defend themselves!
Visit our Web Site at www. stjames-greater.com
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St. James Roman Catholic Parish Advertisers
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to help us raise funds through vehicle
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Tom Kalisz–Real Estate Broker
602 418 3467
It provides a convenient way to donate any of the
following items to St James:
SELLING - BUYING
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Cars · Vans · Trucks · ATV’s · Golf Carts Boats ·
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Please go to the St James website
stjames-greater.com, click on Serving You,
and then Special Donations.
Look for the following link:
HERITAGE FUNERAL CHAPEL
Catholic Family Owned & Operated Mortuary
Stanley S. Stobierski, Funeral Director & Owner
6830 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, Arizona 85381
623-974-3671
Contact Able Heart
They will dispatch
They will arrange pick up
The vehicle is processed
The vehicle goes to auction
St James benefits
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