ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE AND OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MOUNT CARMEL IS A ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WITH THE EUCHARIST AS THE CENTER OF ITS LIFE. OUR MISSION, AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST, IS TO BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY LEADING, NOURISHING AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY IN WORD AND SACRAMENT. From the Desk of Msgr. Martin January 10, 2016

If Jesus Came To Your House Today, Would You Be All That You Can Be?

If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two, if He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored guest and all the food you’d serve Him would be the very best. You would keep assuring Him that you are glad to have Him there, that serving Him in your home is a joy beyond compare.

But when you saw Him coming would you meet Him at the door with arms outstretched in welcome to your heavenly visitor? Or would you have to change your clothes before you let Him in, or hide some magazines and put the Bible where they’d been? Would you turn off the TV and hope He hadn’t heard, and wish you hadn’t uttered that last, loud, hasty word? Would you hide your worldly music and put some hymn book out? Could you let Jesus walk right in, or would you rush about?

And I wonder if the Savior spent a day or two with you, would you go right on doing the things you always do? Would you go right on saying the things you always say? Would life for you continue as it does from day to day? Would your family conversation keep its usual pace and would you find it hard each meal to say a table grace? Would you sing the songs you always sing and read the books you read, and let Him know the things on which your mind and spirit feed?

Would you take Jesus with you everywhere you’d planned to go, or would you maybe change your plans for just a day or so? Would you be glad to have Him meet your very closest friends, or would you hope they stay away until His visit ends? Would you be glad to have Him stay forever on and on, or would you sigh with great relief when He at last was gone?

It might be interesting to know the things that you would do if Jesus came in person to spend some time with you. If Jesus came to your house today, would you be all that you can be?

READINGS FOR TODAY, THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

Isaiah tells of the Lord’s Servant, who will be inconspicuous, but will not rest until justice is established. The Lord then tells his servant that he was formed to be “a light for the nations.”

Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Peter speaks to a group of pagans for the first time. He explains to them that any person who follows God’s will is acceptable to God, regardless of nationality.

Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 John the Baptist had claimed one would come far more powerful than himself, one who would baptize with the Holy Spirit rather than water. When Jesus came to John and was baptized, the Spirit descended on him and a voice said, “You are my beloved Son. On you my favor rests.”

Readings for Next Week: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 Second Reading: I Corinthians 12:4-11

Gospel: John 2:1-11

MASS INTENTIONS ANNOUNCED MASSES – JANUARY 10, 2016

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 8:00AM JOHN J. KELLY 5:00PM GEORGE DEAN

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016, BAPTISM OF THE LORD 8:00AM VICTOR MICHAEL AYALA 10:00AM GEORGE DEAN 12:00PM THERESA O’HARA 5:00PM LUIGI AND REESE MANENTE

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 7:30AM HARRY HEBRANK 9:00AM GRACE AND AL LIETO 7:30PM JEANNE ROSSELI

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 7:30AM WINIFRED GAUGHRAN 9:00AM JUNE GUERCI

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 7:30AM MICHAEL BARRO 9:00AM CLIFTON WATSON

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 7:30AM JAMES MAHON 9:00AM MARY MENTH

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016 7:30AM WILLIAM FUHRMANN 9:00AM FRANK BONO

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 8:00AM THOMAS TROANO 5:00PM DAWN KOCOT

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016 8:00AM RICHARD AND DOROTHY JAEGERS 10:00AM DET. JOHN FALCONE 12:00PM SALVATORE ZERBINO 5:00PM ANDREW MCARDLE

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/ MOUNT CARMEL

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 4:00PM GREGORY SMITH

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016, BAPTISM OF THE LORD 9:00AM SEAN O’CONNOR 11:00AM JANICE WELTON 1:00PM LIVING INTENTION SEBASTIAN WASILA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 4:00PM COSMIC LABRA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016 9:00AM ANN GAUCHER 11:00AM ROBERT SULLIVAN

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN

TIME TO BE BORN: BAPTISMS FOR THE WEEK:

A TIME TO HEAL: THOSE WHO ARE ILL: CHRIS GINESE, GLORIA ANTOCI, ROSE FERRANTE, MARY CRESR, CRIS CRESR, DENISE CORDOVANO KULA, BARBARA GUGLIERI, ANTHONY SCATOLA, THERESA SCATOLA, VITO DEBELLIS, AMELIA BRENNOCK, BILL CALDERONE, COREY MORREALE, CHRISTOPHER LANGE, SEAN HUGHES, CAROL ESPOSITO, ANN VOSS, TERRENCE KEENAN, MARY KEENAN, MARGARET SARTORIS, HILDY HALLISEY, MSGR. TIM RYAN, JERRY RYAN, KATHLEEN RYAN, JOHN CAMPBELL, NORA CAMPBELL, LEAH CECCHINI, SEAN CADDEN, JAMES MURRAY, HELEN COMO, PATRICIA MULLER, WILLIAM BIOLSI, GERARD BIOLSI, MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, PATRICIA UPTON, TOM MALONEY, ROBERT BURNS, KATHERINE STANTON, NATASHA MERCADO, BILL CASSIDY, THERESE GARDERE, GINA BRUNO, THOMAS GIRESI, JOANN LOFASO, LISA TIMINS, ABIGAIL GRIECO, JULIE GRIECO, KEN HURLEY, ANTHONY FERRO, JR., JOSEPHINE CAPUTO, JAMES KLEIN, SARAH FAIRBAIRN, KEVIN GALANTE, LISA CANDELARIA, ERNIE CARAPELLA, JOSEPH ESPOSITO, SR., JUSTIN LAROCCHIA, PALMA GRAVENESE, ROBERT JAMES TORZILLI, STEPHANIE MERENDA, MAUREEN CURRAN, THOMAS RUANE, ROSALIE STANCHI, BIANKA, WILLA YURICK, TERESA PANNY, NILDA FRIGERI, ROSE TOWNSEND, MARY BRADY, TOM GENGARO, STASIA SOKULSKA, KAREN BORELLO, DEBORAH TODD, TRISTAN DETTEFS, JOHN MARK, MADELINE HAUGHEY, STACY BRIGANTE, BRENDON MCCABE, HELEN RICCA, GEORGE N. BELL, JR., ROSEMARY E. ROSI, THOMAS SCALZO, BETTY RODDA, PAUL COAKLEY, ANN COAKLEY, JENNIFER RACIOPPO, JANET NICOLOSI, JAMES MURRAY, BARBARA LOUDERBACK, OLIVIA MARINELLI, AUDRA RIBISI, MATTHEW HEISE, RAGEN RYAN, ELIZABETH FLANAGAN, KEVIN REGAN, ADRIENNE SUSCO, MARIO SCAVELLI, LYDIA SFREDDO, MARY ELLEN GAVIN, MARILYN GALLIGAN, MARIE STINGONE, MARIE DIDONATO, BRITTANY GALANTE, JAMES CALLAGHAN, JOHN SOLTYSIK, GEORGE BIOLSI, CLAUDE BOER, JEANNE PORWITZKI, DOMINICK BARTOLINI, RON STERZEN, AMANDA BENEWAY, JOHN PAGNOLI, SANDY CARRARA, PATRICIA VERSEA, ROSE CAMPAGNA, ANN DOYLE, JENNIFER ALFARO MARTINEZ, JOSHUA AGNAS, KATE HIGGINS, KEVIN BLACKMAN, WILLIAM SOMMERS, ANGELA, IRENE LOUGHRAN, RAYMOND WILLOUGHBY, JOSEPH TOMASSI, ANTHONY MAFFIA CHARLES J. DIDONATO, DOROTHY HEBRANK, DAVID DETLES, , MICHAEL ULICH, ERNA & MICHAEL TADDINO, JANET WARREN, STEVE STONE, BARBARA LINCOLN, ALEXANDRA ANN GRIMALDI, RITA ANCE, MARIE DUNN, TERRY SIEGEL, ELAIN ABRAHAM RIGO, LAILA LIGUROI, CATHERINE KUSH, HELEN WILCZAR, KELLY KRAJEWSKI. A TIME TO DIE: THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: JOHN STEWART, FELIX CATALDO, THOMAS KELLY A TIME TO LOVE: MARRIAGES FOR THE WEEK:

TIME FOR WAR: A TIME FOR PEACE: PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES

CELEBRANTS FOR JANUARY 16 & 17, 2016

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 5:00PM MSGR. MARCHITELLI

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016 8:00AM FR. HOWLEY 10:00AM MSGR. MARCHITELLI 12:00PM MSGR. MARTIN 5:00PM MSGR. MARCHITELLI

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 4:00PM MSGR. MARTIN

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016 9:00AM FR. MACDONALD 11:00AM FR. HOWLEY

STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS CHRISTMAS 2015 $ 47,301.00 FLOWER ENVELOPES $ 2, 661.00 SOLEMNITY OF MARY $ 6,654.00 DECEMBER 26 & 27, 2015 SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 16,675.00 GOLD ENVELOPES $ 1,608.00 $-------------------- Total $ 18,283.00 January 2 & 3, 2016 SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 14,232.00 GOLD ENVELOPES $ 2,030.00 $-------------------- Total $ 16,262.00

CCD Calendar Change

There will be no CCD CLASSES on Saturday, January 16, 2016

Thank you.

UNANNOUNCED MASSES

DECEASED

RITA COSTELLO, MARTINA HERNANDEZ, ARCF, SEAN JOYCE, BRYCE KLINGEL, JOAN MARTIN, WALTER RITTER, JANE SMITH, VINCENT PERRELLI, JOAN MARTIN, SERAFINA DENARO, GEORGE

SMITH, VERONICA WARFIELD

LIVING

ROBERT PERRELLI, THOSE AT PULTE, MICHELLE KNICKERBOCKER, MONIA SINGH, JOSEPH GERVASI, II AND FAMILY, ASHLEY VIOLA AND

FAMILY, DOMINICK & LOGAN TODARO, ST. JAMES STAFF, ST. JAMES BEREAVEMENT GROUP

(FOR THOSE MOURNING THEIR LOVED ONES)

FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 10 TO JANUARY 16, 2016

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNING IN ST. JAMES CHURCH

IS IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARIA SANCHEZ DONATED BY: THE SANCHEZ FAMILY

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNING IN

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY LOZINA

DONATED BY: THE ZION FAMILY

BONANZA 2016

Tickets for Bonanza 2016 are now on sale. Tickets are $50.00 each and may be purchased at the Rectory, School or CCD office. Our goal is to sell 1,500 tickets this year.

Two - $200.00 drawings each week for 47 weeks Three - $2,000 drawings during the year

Winners will be re-entered in subsequent drawings

First Drawing: Dinner Dance 04-01-16 Second Drawing: St. James Feast 07-23-16 Third Drawing: Thanksgiving Eve 11-23-16

1st Drawing will be pulled on 01-11-16

WELCOME TO ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE AND OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL

Thank you for joining in our Eucharistic celebration. We are glad that you are here with us today, especially if you are a visitor, and sincerely hope that you will find nourishment for your faith and life here. If you have recently moved into our Parish, please introduce yourself to one of the priests or deacons and the parish staff. You are cordially invited to register at our Parish Office at St. James. Currently our parish has 4,500 registered families.

MONDAY NIGHT NOVENA MASS

Each Monday evening a community gathers at 7:10 p.m. to pray the Rosary together and then celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Following the Mass we pray the Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal which affords us an opportunity to pray for our particular intentions and intercessions. All are invited.

MEN OF ST. JAMES

The “Men of St. James” come together for prayer and discussion to make what the Pope is calling for a reality here at St. James Church. It is also a place to re-kindle the fire that may have grown dim or just to meet other men who are also trying to be faithful Catholic men. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturday’s at 7:00AM in the Carriage House. Come. “Open the door.” They called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith..." (Acts 14:27)

SEPARATED AND DIVORCED MINISTRY

The Separated and Divorced Ministry of St. James and Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel is a support group for those who have experienced loss or rejection through separation or divorce. Our meetings are open to all men and women of the community. We meet in the Carriage House on the 1ST and 3RD Fridays of each month from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. Please call Peter at 845-270-9996 for information.

ST. JAMES PRAYER GROUP

The St. James Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 7:30pm in the Chapel of Life. Come join us for an evening of praise and worship through song, a quiet time of scripture reading and sharing how God is working in our lives, followed by intercessory prayer, for the intentions of our Pope Francis and all our clergy, for our parish, our own intentions and for those who have asked us to pray. The Prayer Group is open to all parishioners, both young and old. Please join us for a peaceful evening away from the busyness of the day to be with Our Lord.

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHILDREN/YOUTH CHOIR Schedule 2016

Director: Mrs. Mary PetersMarypmusic@comcast.net

Sunday January 24th, 2016 (5th and 6th Grade Family Mass)

St. James the Apostle Church Practice at 9:00am in Doherty Hall

Mass at 10:00am in St. James the Apostle Church Brunch in Doherty Hall Immediately Following

Sunday March 13th, 2016 (Scout Mass)

Practice at 9:00am in Doherty Hall Mass at 10:00am in St. James the Apostle Church

Coffee and Cake in Doherty Hall Immediately Following

Sunday March 27, 2016 (Easter Sunday) Practice at 9:00am in Doherty Hall

Mass at 10:00am in St. James the Apostle Church

Sunday May 8th, 2016 (Mother’s Day and May Crowing) Our Lady of the Lake/Mt. Carmel

Practice 10:15am in Church Mass at 11:00am in Our Lady of the Lake Church

ST. SEBASTIAN’S TERRACE AND COLUMBARIUM

182 purchased - 270 Niches still available

Our Terrace and Columbarium are open. We have already celebrated Mass at the new Altar and have 89 niches engraved and interred. The price of a niche is $2,500, which gives you the right to inter the cremains of two people. If you have been thinking of purchasing a niche, and would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Mrs. Maureen Larkin at 845-225-2079 at Ext. 105, on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. For those of you not familiar with a Columbarium, it is a Latin word that describes a collection of niches to house urns containing cremated human remains. Usually inscribed with the person’s name and dates of birth and death, columbaria are constructed to serve as permanent resting places for our loved ones in a ‘churchyard’ or landscaped terrace. May the Lord who has blessed this project now be a final resting place for many of our loved ones.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH

Thank you to the many people who supported our Golden Anniversary Projects by your pledges and gifts. There are two projects which still need to be completed:

(1) the landscaping to the right of the Religious Education Building

(2) the blacktop and repair of the old parking lot at

Our Lady of the Lake/Mt. Carmel. We will update the bulletin once each project is complete.

Please call Maureen Larkin in the Parish office 225-2079 x 105 for additional information.

Saint James Respect Life Group

Keep informed about Respect Life Issues by Joining the Catholic Action Network of the New York State Catholic Conference.

Are you concerned about Respect Life issues affecting our local area, especially our State government? Then join the Catholic Action Network of the New York State Catholic Conference. The Network will send you alerts via email regarding important issues effecting our state as well as legislation that is being passed. For more information regarding the Catholic Action Network or to sign up for their alert list, please go to http://www.nyscatholic.org/

Letter from St. James Confirmation Candidates Each Confirmation Candidate was asked to write a personal letter indicating their desire to be confirmed. Please pray for these young people as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. My name is Heather Stallings. I’m thirteen years old, and I’ve been going to St. James the Apostle School since first grade. I have always excelled academically, and I love learning. In school, I am in math honors, and I like to push myself to achieve high grades. It is always a goal of mine to be successful. I take dance classes twice per week to help improve my physical and mental well-being, and I enjoy listening to punk-rock music. My parents divorced when I was really young, and I see my dad a few times a year and my mom every day. My grandpa, my mom, and I all live together, and we are all really close. One of my best friends is a sweet girl named Kellie. We hang out with each other on weekends and we are almost always talking to each other outside of school. I am a strong believer in the Roman- Catholic religion and I like to take part in mass and make my voice heard. Being a Catholic is important to me in more than one way. Being Catholic is important to me in many standards. I feel that taking part in mass is important, as well as spreading the good news to those around me. By participating in mass, we can analyze the Sacred Scripture, and learn the morals that are taught to us through it. Through learning and believing, we can spread the words and truths of our faith and make it the center of our lives, therefore having our entire daily routine branch from it. One person, who has made an impression on me as being a good Catholic, is one of my old teachers, Mr. Mignanelli. He was a really good religion teacher, and he taught us how to analyze scripture and how we can live it in our lives. He always stressed the fact that every experience we have, every person we meet, exists to show us that God is forever present in our lives and is always with us. He is an example to me because he never let other people influence his beliefs and he also cared about others. Catholicism provides a sound structure for all my beliefs to be based upon. A question that I have about the Catholic faith is whether or not Purgatory actually exists. In the New Testament, Jesus was resurrected after three days. According to scripture, he was in hell for those three days. This shows that purgatory exists because Jesus waited three days before ascending into heaven. But there is also evidence that Purgatory does not exist. When Jesus is up on the cross, he tells that the good thief, that today he would be in paradise with him. If Jesus meant today, then that means that there is no purgatory because Jesus didn’t tell the thief that he would have to wait. I go to church, and I am an altar server. I enjoy participating in mass and letting others know what I believe in. I know that while and after the process of being

confirmed, that I can attend mass regularly and participate more frequently. I feel that I am ready to receive the sacrament of confirmation because I believe that it will bring me closer to God. By choosing to receive confirmation, it shows that I am making the choice to become a member of my church this time, not my parents. It will help me become a leader and a good example to the people around me, and they can learn from examples that I set. By receiving confirmation, I know that it will help me grow spiritually. Being a Catholic is important to me because it teaches me many morals and helps us learn and grow. There are many people who have helped me grow in my faith, including teachers, priests, and adults around me. They have helped guide me to make the right choices and understand difficult things. I want to receive confirmation because it shows that I want to continue my faith, and this time, I’m making the right choice rather than my parents.

Blood Drive

Come and Give the Gift of Life

There will be a blood on Sunday, Jan 31st in Doherty Hall from 8:30a.m. to 2:30p.m. Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs and not have donated blood within the last 56 days.

Sixteen years olds must present a signed parental consent form. Visit www.nybloodcenter.org/16 to obtain form.

People 76 or older may donate if they meet all the criteria and present a physician's letter. For more information regarding medical eligibility for blood donation call 11-800-688-090

Holy Hour

There will be a Holy Hour praying for the

respect and protection of all human life sponsored by the

St. James Respect Life Committee on this Thursday, January 14th

from 7:30-8:30PM in the Chapel of Life.

All are welcome to attend.

From the Parish Nurse

From the Parish Nurse Resolutions 2016

Stress Management

Stress is a normal physical and psychological

reaction to the challenges of daily life. The stress response or “fight or flight” response is not only triggered when we perceive threat of personal injury, but also as a result of the demands of family, care giving, work, and illness. Stress triggers are different for everyone.

Symptoms of stress include (but are not limited to): headache, muscle pain and tension, chest pain, fatigue, stomach upset, sleep disturbances, decrease in motivation and focus, irritability or anger, sadness or depression, social withdrawal, alcohol or drug abuse. Stress that is left unmanaged can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.

If we can identify the triggers that cause the stress to increase in our life, perhaps we can also learn to manage the stress. Management of stress can lead to a more healthy lifestyle and life. The first step in stress management is identifying your personal stress triggers. In addition to the above mentioned items, happy occasions such as planning a wedding or starting a new job may also be the cause of stress. Once you have identified the triggers, start to consider ways that might help you deal with them. It can be as simple as getting more sleep, adding some exercise, yoga, Tai Chi to your daily routine, or just turning off the TV if you find the news distressing.

However, there may be times in your life when additional help is necessary. This help may be in the form of family and friends, but it could also be in the form of professional help. If you find yourself in need of more help than family and friends can provide, speak to your physician and obtain a referral to the appropriate health care professional for diagnosis and treatment.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-

management/MY0043 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-symptoms/SR00008_D/METHOD=print

Information compiled by: Susan Anello, MS BSN RN If you have any questions or suggestions for topics that you would like to see covered, leave your name and number at the parish office for Susan to contact you, or you may e-mail her at saa38@aol.com. Place” Parish Nurse” in subject area.

IN OUR COMMUNITY CATHOLIC WIDOWS & WIDOWERS

OF DUTCHESS & PUTNAM COUNTIES

The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Dutchess and Putman Counties will meet again in January 2016 on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Parish Meeting Room at Saint Kateri Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. (845) 223-3097.

Save the Dates for Upcoming Healing Masses

February 16, 2016 St. Columbanus, Cortlandt March 10, 2016 St. Patrick’s, Yorktown April 26, 2016 St. Columbanus, Cortlandt May 19, 2016 St. Patrick’s, Yorktown June 21, 2016 St. Columbanus, Cortlandt

Drug Crisis Support Group

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer the Spotlight on Recovery support group, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have guided recurring meetings where parents and families can get information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. We are pleased to offer programs for Putnam, Dutchess and Westchester Counties on a regular basis, to better serve these communities. To see our full schedule please visit our webpage: www.drugcrisisinourbackyard.com/spotlight-on-recovery.

Encourage Support Group

Encourage is a Catholic Support Community that supports families of those experiencing same-sex attractions. There are scheduled meetings in the Orange County area and we are looking to develop additional meeting areas throughout the Archdiocese. For further information, email encouragency@hotmail.com or call the Family Life/Respect Life Office at 646-794-3186. To learn more about Courage and Encourage visit www.courage.org .

From the Archdiocesan Liturgy Office

Introduction to Chant Course at St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, NY

Monday nights from 7-9:30pm Taught by Dr. Jennifer Donelson, DMA

More information: nyliturgy.org/workshops Contact: liturgy@archny.org or call

914.968.6200, x 81

Save the Dates

2016 Catholic Elementary School Open Houses

January 12, February 2, February 23, March 8, and April 12, from 9-11 am

The Catholic School Region of Rockland invites you to experience Catholic schools in action by visiting on a TOURING TUESDAY open house event. Prospective parents are invited to visit from 9-11 am or by appointment. Reservations are required for TOURING TUESDAYS. RSVP to 646-794-2885 or www.buildboldfutures.org. Please note that additional Open House dates and times may be scheduled during Catholic Schools Week. To locate a faith-based Pre-K, Kindergarten or elementary school program near you, visit www.buildboldfutures.org or call 646-794-2885 to speak with a Catholic School representative.

2016 March for Life

The 43rd March for Life in Washington D.C. will be Friday, January 26th. “Pro-Life” and “Pro-Woman Go Hand-in-Hand” is the theme of this march. With more than 55 million pre-born deaths of children in America, come with thousands of like-minded people and show our legislators the evil of Roe V Wade. Be the voice of the innocents! Transportation is available from St. Augustine’s Parish in Ossining. The Marchers will leave on the bus at 6:00AM and return by 10:00PM that evening. The cost for transportation is $55 per seat. To reserve your seat or to sponsor a Marcher, please text or call John Mark at 914-224-7192.

Thank you from Emmanuel House International

As I sit here in the glow of the winter holidays, thinking about this past year, my mind immediately goes to all of you who helped us and our Moms and Moms-to-Be and their Babies and Families. I especially think of all of our generous financial donors, volunteers helping with everything from folding clothes to admin assistance and countless others who have given time or resources to help keep Emmanuel House International open and able to serve over 300 families in need. In the past year, we have seen countless Moms-to-Be and Moms and Dads receive much-needed support whether in the form of baby and family supplies, gift cards and other resource assistance.

As this year comes to a close, we are forever thankful for all we have received and hope to continue receiving in order to best serve Emmanuel House's growing Family of Families. With the worst of the winter yet to come we know what a great gap there is for all our families in what they can provide and what they need to be able to take care of their Littlest Ones. Be one of Emmanuel House's Angels! So Celebrate the Season while Making a Difference in the lives of our Families in need! Donate $25, $50, $100 or more as an Emmanuel House Angel and give the "Gift of Life" so that our families can receive much needed services including support and referrals, as well as material assistance with emergency baby supplies, food, gas, heat, electric, rent, gently-used clothes and baby items. Please make your life-giving gift now by using our secure online "DonateNow" link -or- by writing a check to "Emmanuel House International" and mailing it to us at PO Box 478, Carmel, NY 10521.

Thank you so much for all your gifts - past, present and future! May God Bless You and Keep You Always for All You Do for His Littlest Ones (Born and Unborn) and Their Moms and Families! Rita O'Brien, Executive Director

Please Note The Mass Intention Book for 2017 will open on Wednesday, January 13th. Unfortunately, due to several unpaid Masses last year, we cannot schedule any masses that are not accompanied by payment. If you are requesting several Masses please bring your list with a check payable to St. James and include alternate dates. Thank you for your understanding on these new guidelines.

Dear Fellow Parishioners, My Name is Anthony Rizzo and I am the Eagle Scout that replaced the playground for the children to use at the St. James School. I am working the Boy Scout Pope Pius XII Catholic Award and I need your help to make a difference this winter. I am conducting a hat and glove drive to be donated to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Women’s Shelter in the Bronx. Please donate a NEW women’s or children’s hat or pair of gloves. If you are unable to purchase these items and would like to make a monetary donation there will be a basket in the parish office that you can drop any amount of money, even your loose change. I will take whatever is collected to the store and purchase the hats and gloves to be taken to the shelter. Thank you so much!

DONATE BETWEEN

January 10th to the 24th