Parish Pastoral Council…….………...Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 5:30pm Finance Council.……………………….....……..4th Wednesday at 5:30pm Choir……………………………….…..Practice each Thursday at 6:59pm Women’s Auxiliary.......……….…..2nd Sunday following 11:00am Mass Knights of Columbus………….…………………3rd Saturday at 11:30am Knights of Peter Claver……………………………4th Saturday at 9:30am Knights of Peter Claver-4th Degree……………….. 4th Saturday at 12pm Gracious Ladies-4th Degree…….…………………...1st Saturday at 11am Ladies’ Auxiliary of Peter Claver...…………........3rd Sunday at 12:45pm Spiritual Enrichment Committee..1st Saturday every other month 10am Sandwich Making Ministry……….1st & 3rd Sunday following 8am Mass Free Lunch for Neighbors...……………………Wednesdays at 10:30am (sponsored by the KPC and Ladies Aux) Nevadans for the Common Good (Interfaith)……….4th Thursday at 5:30pm

Special Events .......................................................... Revival in February Gospel/Jazz Brunch 3rd Sunday in October

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

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Wedding Information – Please contact the office 6 months in advance and before any dates are considered.

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office 3 months in advance and before any dates are considered.

Rev. James Michael Jankowski Shared Pastor with St. John Neumann

Rev. Lijo Abraham, O.SS.T. Shared Parochial Vicar with St. John Neumann

Deacon James Marek

Office Staff

Faith Formation Director Arsenia Eagan

Administrative Assistant Birdie Ray

Business Manager Pam Hunter

Custodian Arnel Biares

Director of Music Susan Briare

Parish Office:

1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106 Ph: (702) 648-6606 Fax: (702) 648-0352 Email: stjames@sjtac.org

Website: https://sjtac.org

Office Hours: Monday– Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Office is closed on Fridays and Saturdays

ST. JAMES THE

APOSTLE ROMAN

CATHOLIC CHURCH “BUILDING FOR GOD’S GLORY”

Ministries and Organizations

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

April 14, 2019

MASS SCHEDULES Sunday 8 a.m. (Community Choir)

& 11a.m. (Gospel Choir) Reconciliation (Confessions): By Appointment

Please call the office

Anthony Canapa

Yakkia Comminey Shirley Morris

Vernon Richardson Emily Straus

Catherine Tasker Ava Urrea

Pearl Yarbrough

If you would like to add a family member to our prayer list, you may do so by contacting the parish.

~~ Sunday, April 14, 2019 ~~ Palm Sunday

~ Passion of the LORD ~

St. James needs to collect $ 7,500.00 each week in order to meet our operating expenses.

Please help us meet this goal

Due to early bulletin submission collections will be reported at a later date.

May God Bless your generosity Please don’t forget to include your envelope number

on your offering contributions. Thank you

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT

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.

Reminder: 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.

THE STORY OF OUR REDEMPTION

We begin the final week of Lent with these famil-iar readings. This year, we hear the Passion from the Gospel of Luke. These readings for Palm Sunday and the Passion used to be read on successive Sundays. Now they are combined into a single feast, so that we may see the whole sweep of the glory and the suffer-ing played out. Jesus accepts the adulation of the crowd, the foreshadowing of his glory in the Resur-rection. He bids farewell to his disciples in his last Passover, and forgives his tormentors as he dies on the cross. Later this week, we enter the Holy Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, when the whole story of our redemption will play out once again. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

ONLINE GIVING IS HERE Please visit St. James webpage for online giving

sjtac.org

Lenten Regulations

NORMS FOR FASTING AND ABSTAINING FROM MEAT Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obliga-tory days of abstinence.

For members of the Roman Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning absti-nence from meat are binding upon members of the Roman Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.

Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill including individuals suf-fering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting.

Confessions During Lent at St. James from 9:30 am until 10:30 am Fr. Lijo/Fr. Jim are available on Sunday mornings between Masses for confessions. Please check in with the office.

Victim Advocacy Number If you believe you are a victim of sexual and/or physically abused, please call our 24hr-hotline at 702-235-7723.

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“The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced.— Isaiah 50:7a

April 14, 2019

8:00 am: People of the Parish

11:00 am: Essie Hampton Harvey †

Sunday: April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday Mass ~ 8:00 am NO Classes Mass ~ 11:00 am (Gospel Choir) Monday: April 15, 2019 Tax Income Day Thursday: April 18, 2019 Holy Thursday The Lord’s Supper Mass ~ 7:00 pm Friday: April 19, 2019 HOLY LAND COLLECTION Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Good Friday Services ~ 7:00 pm Saturday: April 20, 2019 HOLY SATURDAY Practice with the Elects’ Godparents 1:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass ~ 7:30 pm

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Isaiah 42:1-7; Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14; John 12:1-11 Tuesday: Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17; John 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Matthew 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Psalm 89:21-22, 25, 27; Revelations 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Exodus12:1-8, 11-14; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15 Friday: Isaiah 52:13 — 53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Genesis 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Psalm 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Genesis 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Psalm 16: 5, 8-11; c) Exodus 14:15 — 15:1; Exodus 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Isaiah 54:5-14; Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Isaiah 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Barach 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Psalm 19:8-11; g) Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Romans 6:3-11; i) Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Luke 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Luke 24:13-35

Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA)

St. James the Apostle’s 2018 assessment is $31,661. We received pledges in the amount of $31,030 from 81 parishion-ers and have payments of $7,884. We are encouraging our 300 registered households to participate in making this a suc-cessful “In Your light we are light.” appeal. Please remember that any funds received over our assessment obligation will be returned to St. James for our use.

“No gift is too small and no gift is too large!” The minis-tries that this campaign funds allows us together as a

church to reflect the light of Christ in many ways.

Thank you for your prayers and continuous support.

Easter Baskets Easter baskets for our Easter Egg Hunt are needed. We will have the event immediately following our 10:00 am Mass on Easter Sunday. If you are able to donate a basket, please contact Birdie in the parish office. Thank you!

MINI GIFT SHOP IS NOW OPEN LOCATED IN THE GATHERING SPACE Small gift items for special occasions

All proceeds go to the Church!

St. James Parishioners—We want to keep all parishioners informed of parish activities and other important information regarding our community. Email is a great way to communi-cate with you. We will try to minimize the number of emails sent out. If you are currently not receiving any of the St. James emails, please check with the parish office to see if we have your correct email on file. Thank you!

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Month of April

Apr 01: Branden Royal Sudds Apr 02: Shirnice Villano, Brenda Vazquez Ramirez, Jaime Marquez Apr 03: George Martin, Sharon Moore Apr 04: Gladys Alemar, Judy Smith, Michelle Hickey, Gabriel Urrea Apr 05: Chinazor Okeke, Marile Rippa Apr 07: Angela De La Rosa, Kevin Johnson Apr 09: Anniv: Charles & Nicole Okeke Apr 12: Anniv: Donna & Joe Montoya Apr 13: Xander Jones Apr 14: Aniyah Graham Apr 15: Orn Anong Sampson, Amaris McKinney Apr 16: Ave Ong Apr 17: Charles Gray Apr 21: Thomas Bell Apr 22: Layla Garcia Anniv: Sue & Butch Boehm, Apr 23: Andre' Duplessis Apr 24: Chidiogo Nwokike Apr 25: Rena Austin-Brown Apr 26: Liza Barte Apr 27: Gerald Girard

If your birthday or anniversary date is missing and you are a registered parishioner, please contact the church office.

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

The Faith Formation Office hours:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays ~ 9:00 am -3:00 pm Thursdays ~ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony If you would like to have your child baptized or would like to be married in the Church, you must complete the preparation pro-cess. Contact Ms. Eagan in the Faith Formation office for details.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

If you are 18 years of age or older, or know someone who is, and would like to become Catholic, the Church has a special program to help you through this process. Also, if you were baptized into the Catholic faith but have not received your Sacraments of Confirmation or First Eucharist, this program is for you as well.

April Calendar 21 - NO CATECHISM CLASSES/RCIA SESSION 28 - RCIA Session ~ 9:15am 28 - Catechism Classes ~ 9:15am 28 - Confirmation Classes ~ 1:00pm

Catholic Services Relief – Rice Bowl “ENCOUNTER OUR NEIGHBORS”

We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem,

a community he knew well. We prayerfully enter our own communities too, encountering those who need our

help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

How are you coming on filling your rice bowl?

You can start turning in your Rice Bowls today. We will be collecting them until Sunday, April 28th.

Thank you for your generosity.

The Elect

The Elect have been called and have signed their names in the book. Now they will be taking their last steps towards full initia-tion at the Easter Vigil. Please pray for them as they prepare to join the family of God: Aiden Gusmerotti Isaaco Gusmerotti Averi Hamamura Jaden Hamamura Kevin Johnson

It's Child Abuse Awareness Month

A PRAYER FOR HEALING

VICTIMS OF ABUSE God of endless love,

ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just:

You gave your only Son to save us by his blood on the cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering

the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit

by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters

who have been gravely harmed, and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith.

Grant them jus ce for their cause, enlightened by your truth.

Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds

and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us the courage and wisdom,

humility and grace, to act with jus ce. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors.

Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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~~ Pastor’s Message ~~

2019 Schedule for Lent and Easter

7th Week – Apr 19 - Deacon James & community - 3:00 pm

Holy Week Schedule Apr 14: Palm Sunday (regular Mass schedule)

Apr 18: Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7 p Apr 19: Passion of the Lord (Good Friday Services) – 7 p

Apr 20: Easter Vigil Mass - 7:30 pm (Gospel Choir) Apr 21: Easter Sunday Mass - 10 am

(one Mass on Easter) Easter Egg Hunt following Mass

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James the Apostle, WE ENTER THIS HOLIEST OF WEEKS With this Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, we enter into the most solemn week of the entire liturgical year! There’s something special in the heart of anyone who makes a sincere effort to try to be present for the Sacred Triduum, or as much of it as possible. The “three days” of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are considered not 3 separate liturgies, but one solemn liturgy spread over 3 days. Please see the insert in today’s bulletin which gives a simple explanation of how we spend these holy days journeying with Christ through his suf-fering, death and resurrection.

From the time I became an altar server in the 3rd grade, I remember being so excited to participate in the special Masses and services of the Sacred Triduum (pronounced: TRID-oo-um). So, for the past 49 years of my life I have been able to participate in these special days. Fast forward to 20 years ago when I was ordained a priest, and the Sacred Triduum took on a whole different meaning. The next best thing will be enjoying the eternal life Christ won for ALL of us when he calls us home.

So, I invite you all to take some time this week to remember the Holy Weeks of your past. What made them so special? How have they changed from place to place or from time to time? Which was your favorite day and/or service of the Sacred Triduum?

If there are no memories from the past because there was not a desire or maybe no opportunity to participate in the Sacred Triduum, why not make this year the beginning of some new memories? These upcom-ing days give each of us an opportunity to journey so intimately with the Christ who suffered and died for us to save us and bring us home. He did it all for us! What are we going to do this coming week for him?

Peace always, Fr. James Michael Jankowski Pastor

Eighth Annual St. James Easter Clothing Drive

The Outreach Committee would like to ask your help with our Easter Outreach Program. For the next several weeks we will be holding our Eighth Annual St. James East-er Clothing Drive for Child Haven of Southern Nevada. When children are removed from their homes and placed into protective custody, they have few, if any, of their per-sonal belongings. Child Haven provides a duffel bag filled with new clothing, toys and other items to children when they leave Child Haven to live with relatives or in a foster home. Child Haven does not receive funding to purchase the duffel bags and their contents. They rely on the generosity of the community to help supply these basic necessities. New and gently used items are needed to ensure that they are able to continue to assist families and children in need. As part of our clothing drive for the children at Child Haven, we are asking for new under garments for boys and girls, ages 0 months to 17 years. Please help us by donating new socks, t-shirts and underwear in all sizes. Toiletries are also accepted; tooth brushes, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. We will have boxes in the lobby for your clothing donations or take your cash donations to purchase these items. Our goal is to collect and deliver our donation to Child Haven on Monday, April 29, 2019. If there are any questions, please contact Angie Bigas or the church office. Thank you for your continued support.

New Members to the St. James Community

If you are a new member and have officially registered here at St. James Catholic Church, you are s ll required to a end a new members’ mee ng. Mee ngs are scheduled the second Sunday of each month a er the 11:00 am Mass. The next scheduled mee ng is April 14, 2019, with Robert Bass. If you have any ques ons, contact the parish office at 702-648-6606.

Catholic Daughters of St. Anne Church (Court Ave Maria) is presenting a Royal Tea Party on Saturday, April 27 from 1 :00 to 4:00 PM at St. Anne School, Ghanem Hall. The tick-ets will cost $10 each for adults and children and will include food, fun, music, deserts, refreshments, games, door prizes and treat bags. Prince and princess characters will be present to mingle with the children and provide entertainment. Por-traits with royalty will be available for a nominal cash price of $5 per picture. Tickets go on sale at St. Anne Church after masses beginning April 7 or you may contact Maria Fernan-dez at 702-338-8121 to reserve a spot and/or purchase tickets.