ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE ROMAN “BUILDING FOR GOD’S GLORY” Ministries and Organizations

Parish Pastoral Council…….………...Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 5:45pm

Rev. Binoy L. Akkalayil, O.SS.T. Finance Council.……………………….....……..4th Wednesday at 5:45pm Administrator Choir……………………………….…..Practice each Thursday at 6:59pm

Women’s Auxiliary...... ……….…..2nd Sunday following 11:00am Mass Deacon James Marek Knights of Columbus………….…………………3rd Saturday at 11:30am

Knights of Peter Claver……………………………4th Saturday at 9:30am Office Staff th Knights of Peter Claver-4th Degree……………….. 4 Saturday at 12pm Faith Formation Director Gracious Ladies-4th Degree…….…………………...1st Saturday at 11am Arsenia Eagan rd Ladies’ Auxiliary of Peter Claver...…………...... 3 Sunday at 12:45pm Administrative Assistant Spiritual Enrichment Committee..1st Saturday every other month 10am Birdie Ray Sandwich Making Ministry……….1st & 3rd Sunday following 8am Mass

Business Manager Free Lunch for Neighbors...……………………Wednesdays at 10:30am Pam Hunter (sponsored by the KPC and Ladies Aux) th Nevadans for the Common Good (Interfaith)……….4 Thursday at 5:30pm Custodian Special Events ...... Revival in February Arnel Biares Gospel/Jazz Brunch 3rd Sunday in October

Director of Music Not Listed: Bible Study Group, Outreach, Liturgy Committee, Junior Knights Susan Briare and Daughters of Peter Claver. Please see bulletin for dates and time.

Parish Office: January 19, 2020 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. , NV 89106 Ph: (702) 648-6606 MASS SCHEDULES Fax: (702) 648-0352 Email: [email protected] Sunday 8 a.m. (Community Choir) & 11a.m. (Gospel Choir) Website: https://sjtac.org Reconciliation (Confessions): between Sunday masses Office Hours: (other times please make an appointment) Monday– Thursday 9:00am—3:00pm

Sunday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Office is closed on Fridays and Saturdays

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM ****************************************** Wedding Information – Please contact the office 6 months in advance and before any dates are considered. ***************************************** Baptismal Information – Please contact the office 3 months in advance and before any dates are considered.

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH ~~ Sunday, January 19, 2020 ~~ MISSION STATEMENT ~~Second Sunday of Ordinary Times~~ Rooted in the Catholic Faith, in order to build up the reign of God, the mission of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church is to live out the message of Jesus Christ by worshipping God by

serving the world. CALLED TO BE HOLY

With this Sunday we begin Ordinary Time. The readings tell us about God’s relationship with Israel Lucy Anders-Baines Archie Bergeron and John the Baptist’s relationship with Jesus. Israel’s Marshall Bergeron Thomas Nicholson relationship with God is so close, so intimate, that it Anthony Canapa Robert Smith Yakkia Comminey Catherine Tasker is through Israel that God’s “salvation [will] reach to Jordon Young Cindy Wallace the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6). But we know Carolos Gerald Ceilio Bill Villano from John the Baptist that for Israel to accomplish If you would like to add a family member to our prayer God’s will, it must also recognize that Jesus is the list, you may do so by contacting the parish. Son of God. During these weeks we also get to know Jesus. We begin to understand more deeply our rela- tionship to Jesus and what that relationship means for us, who are “called to be holy” (1 Corinthians 1:2). St. James needs to collect $ 7,500.00 each week in order to meet our operating expenses. Please help us meet this goal

January 12, 2020 Online giving for the week Jan 6 - Jan 12: $350

Ordinary Offering $ 5,560.00 Outreach/Poor $ 30.00 Land Debt: $ 715.00 Flowers $ 120.00 Religious/Gift Shop $ 407.00

May God Bless your generosity

Please don’t forget to include your envelope number on your offering contributions. Thank you!

St. James webpage for online giving: sjtac.org

If you would like to use your debit/credit card for your weekly offering, please stop by the church office. You can also set up automatic deposits from your bank to the church. Thank you for your contributions.

Please consider including your St. James family when planning your will.

St. James Land Status Initial Loan: $375,783.88 Monthly Payment of $3,788.75 (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of December 31, 2019: $131,507.07

Respectfulness in the Sanctuary and the Vestibule Please refrain from talking during Mass. Also the vestibule is an exten- sion of the Sanctuary when Mass is going on. There are parishioners and little ones in the vestibule who want to participate in the Mass but need to sit in the vestibule. If there is a need to discuss other matters, please do so outside. Thank you!

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Sunday: January 19, 2020 January 19, 2020 8:00 am: Ruth Larish † Second Sunday of Ordinary Times 11:00 am: People of the Parish Mass ~ 8:00 am Catechism Classes ~ 9:15 am - 10:30 am Mass ~ 11:00 am (Gospel Choir) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: January 20, 2020 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day(parish office closed) Monday: 1 Samuel 15:16-23; Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Wednesday: January 22, 2020 Mark 2:18-22 Finance Council Mtg ~ 5:45 pm Tuesday: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Thursday: January 23, 2020 Psalm 89:20-22, 27-28; Bible Study Group ~ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Mark 2:23-28 Gospel Choir Practice ~ 6:59 pm Wednesday: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Psalm 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Saturday: January 25, 2020 Mark 3:1-6, or any of a number of readings KPC Mtg ~ 9:30 am for the Day of Prayer KPC-4th Degree ~ 12:00 noon Thursday: 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Psalm 56:2-3, 9-13; Mark 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Samuel 24:3-21; **Fingerprinting Schedule** Psalm 57:2-4, 6, 11; If you are in need of being fingerprinted because you will be a St. Mark 3:13-19 James volunteer, please note the below dates and time finger- Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; printing will be available. Prior to being fingerprinted, you must Psalm 117:1bc, 2; complete the Volunteer Application using black ink only. The Mark 16:15-18 application must include a copy of your current driving license or Sunday: Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3; state ID. Your signature on all the application forms must match Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14; your signature on your driving license or state ID. If signatures 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; do not match, your volunteer application will not be accepted. Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17] Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

January 19th and 26th 9:30am until 10:30am Victim Advocacy Number If you believe you are a victim of sexual and/or physically February 2nd 9:30am until 10:30am abused, please call our 24hr-hotline at 702-235-7723.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MINI GIFT SHOP LOCATED IN THE GATHERING SPACE Small religious and other gift items for special occasions

All proceeds go to the Church!

Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA)

The 2019 CSA campaign ended on December 31, 2019. St. James the Apostle’s assessment to the Diocese was $31,661. We have received pledges in the amount of $47,215.50 from 110 parishioners and have payments of $42,820.50. We are hoping all pledges was completed on January 17, 2020. We will provide you a final report once received by the Dio- cese. St. James Parishioners—We want to keep all parishioners “No gift is too small and no gift is too large!” The ministries informed of parish activities and other important information that this campaign funds allows us together as a church to regarding our community. Email is a great way to communi- reflect the light of Christ in many ways. cate with you. We will try to minimize the number of emails sent out. If you are currently not receiving any of the St. Thank you for your prayers and a successful 2019 campaign. James emails, please check with the parish office to see if we have your correct email on file. Thank you!

“I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.’”— Isaiah 49:6B

January 19, 2020 St. James the Apostle Church

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Faith Formation Office Hours: Month of January

Tuesdays and Wednesdays~ 9:00am – 3:00pm Jan 01: Birdie Ray, Theresa Gusmerotti, Pamela Graham Thursdays ~ 1:00pm – 7:00pm Jan 03: Cheryl Hawkins Jan 05: Trudy Meacham, Ruben Chimal-Arellano Jan 06: Robert J. Bass Jan 07: Camryn Bechtel Jan 08: Barbara LeBron January Calendar Jan 11: Michael Okeke

19 - Catechism Classes ~ 9:15am Jan 13: Patricia Richardson 26 - Catechism Classes ~ 9:15am Jan 14: Dwayne Tasker 26 - Confirmation Classes ~ 1:00pm Jan 15: Martin Luther King Jan 16: Shirley Celestine, Bea Soares CONGRATULATIONS MS. ARSENIA EAGAN Jan 17: Arsenia Flournoy-Eagan She is one of the Diocese Pastoral Ministry Graduates. The first Jan 18: Gwen Willis, Susan Boehm Commencement Liturgy & Graduation was conducted (1/13/2020) Jan 21: Josephine Vasquez at the Guardian Angel Cathedral with Leo Thomas and Jan 23: John Moss representatives of the University of Dallas. Jan 22: Ardella Roberts, Josephine “Star” Vasquez, Dr. Lewin Wyatt, Cheryl Lewis Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony Jan 24: Aleta Christensen If you would like to have your child baptized or would like to be Jan 25: Myrna Symes, Phyllis Gardner married in the Church, you must complete the preparation pro- Jan 26: Vic Edwards cess. Contact Ms. Eagan in the Faith Formation office for de- Jan 27: Flora Shaffer tails. Jan 29: William Koch

Religious Education Congress, Anaheim, California

The annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, Califor- If your birthday or anniversary date is missing and you nia, will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 21- are a registered parishioner, please contact the church 23, 2020. Thousands of Catholics, from all over the world, gath- er at this event for praise, worship, workshops, Liturgies, and fellowship, all to celebrate our Catholic faith and our unity in Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Christ. There are many dynamic speakers, lots of beautiful, spir- If you are 18 years of age or older, or know someone who is, itual exhibits and lots and lots of vendors selling some great and would like to become Catholic, the Church has a special religious merchandise. It’s a wonderful way to spend a week- program to help you through this process. Also, if you were end. Please visit www. RECongress.org for further info. baptized into the Catholic faith but have not received your Light a Candle, Say a Prayer, - Did you know we have a special Sacraments of Confirmation or First Eucharist, this program is reserved area for prayer in our church? It's our little Blessed Sacra- for you as well. ment chapel, and it's located in the Northwest corner of the church. Please contact Ms. Eagan in the Faith Formation office for more There, we reserve some consecrated hosts - the Body of Christ - in details. the tabernacle (that is why we have a candle burning in that area). We also have a panel of votive candles. A strong tradition among Christians since the beginning of the Church is to light a candle, The Diocese of Las Vegas Annual Jubilee Mass for while saying a prayer for a loved one or for a special intention. The Married Couples will be celebrated by Bishop Emeritus lighted candle represents Christ, the Light of the World, who brings light and life into our lives. Donations are made when lighting a can- Joseph A. Pepe on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the 1:00 p.m. dle. So, take a moment after mass sometime, to visit Our Lord in the Guardian Angel Cathedral Mass, 302 Cathedral Way. There chapel, and Light a Candle, Say a Prayer, and Support your will be a reception in Anderson Hall immediately following Church! the Mass. Couples married in the Roman Catholic Church and celebrating their Silver, Golden or other significant wedding anniversaries in 2020 are invited to attend. Please submit a completed registration form and include a copy of your Catho- lic wedding certificate or written attestation from the Catholic parish where your wedding or convalidation took place to your parish office no later than February 10, 2020. A down- loadable form is available on the Diocesan website at https://dioceseoflasvegas.org/MasterPageCssImage/ BackupPage/Uploads/Home/2020%20Form_Jubilee%20 Mass%20Form%202-16-2020%20FINAL.pdf

All are invited to join in this celebration.

January 19, 2020 St. James the Apostle Church Page 5 “Save the Date” Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory invites you to 9th Annual Gala Fundraising Banquet & explore our school and learn about our unique Work Study 2020 Scholarship Awards Program It Takes a Village to Educate A Child Program, our college preparatory academic program and Gala Fundraising Banquest - Saturday, March 7, 2020 our compeve athlec program during our Open JW Marriott, Las Vegas Resort & Spa House. 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145 Banquet Ticket” $100 Members of the Faculty and several of our students will Make Checks Payable to: The Village Foundation, LJP welcome you and offer guided tours of our new 3620 N. Ranch Dr., Suite 116, Las Vegas, NV 89130 school. Please join us and get to know Cristo Rey St. Via- Phone (702706-6096 website: www.villagestarfish.org tor College Preparatory High School – “The School that Scholarship Awards Program: Saturday, May 2, 2020 Works”. College of Southern Nevada—Charleston Campus For further info please visit foundation website 2020 Open House Dates

Wednesday, January 22 – Welcoming program begins at Bulletin Announcements 6:00 p.m. with tours to follow Deadline/Bulletin Advertising

Sunday, January 26 – Welcoming program begins at 1:00 Written announcements to be published in our Sunday church bulletins must be received by the church secretary no later than p.m. with tours to follow noon on Tuesdays (unless there are early submissions due to There will also be the celebraon of our Annual Family holidays). Unfortunately, bulletin announcements advertising for profit organizations/businesses will not be accepted. If you would Mass to kick-off Catholic Schools Week that is open to our like your profit organizations/businesses to be published on our Cristo Rey St. Viator families and our visitors on Sunday, back bulletin page, please contact bulletin publisher, J. S. Paluch January 26 at 11:30 a.m. in our Cafeteria which is known Co., 1-800-231-0805. We do encourage all of our parishioners to as Querbes Commons. Join us for Mass if you can and use those advertisers listed. Our church bulletin is published then stay with us for the Open House. All are welcome. free because of their advertising with Paluch. Also, if your ad- vertisement is listed on the back bulletin advertising page, you For more informaon and to RSVP call Brother Carlos at are most welcome to place your business information on our 702-844-2019. church information shelf in the front lobby. Thank you for your support.

Pro-Life Followers All Parishioners are invited to attend the quarterly Diocesan Pro- Life Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2020 @ 7pm. To be held Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052. The meeting will be in the Our On the weekend of January 25 and 26, 2020, our Diocese will take up a Lady of Angels room, first door on the right as you enter from collection for the Church in Latin America and in Central and Eastern Europe. the Carnegie Street entrance. This collection helps to share the faith in mountainous regions of Peru Please join us, bring your questions and ideas, let you voice be heard. where most of the people speak Quechua. For example, to better evange- lize and catechize, the parish of Santiago Apostol led a project to prepare A different Parish Church hosts for each quarterly meeting. Quechua-language audiovisual materials on the Sacred Scriptures and furnished a room to serve as a library to hold these resources. For additional information, and to R.S.V.P., please contact [email protected] or call 702-212-6472. This collection also helps our brothers and sisters in Armenia who have experienced persecution and displacement throughout their history and The annual Mass for the unborn will take place at now live scattered throughout former Soviet bloc countries of Georgia, Russia, and Eastern Europe. Coping with difficult circumstances and iso- Guardian Angel Cathedral, on January 22, 2020, the Day lated from their religious and cultural heritage, Armenian Catholic youth of prayer for the legal Protection of Unborn Children, are particularly vulnerable. 12:10 p.m. Fr. Steve Hoffer will be the main celebrant. There will NOT be a prayer vigil following the Mass. Your support in this collection for the Church in Latin America and in Cen- tral and Eastern Europe helps provide the means for rebuilding churches, strengthening seminary programs, and offering religious education to children and families. In this Jubilee year for our Diocese, please be gen- erous in your missionary outreach to Catholics living in these diverse parts of the world.

Thank you, and may the Lord bless you for your generosity and faith.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

+ Bishop of Las Vegas