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 7, 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

Peal Yarbrough

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

~~ Sunday, April 7, 2019 ~~ ~Fifth Sunday of Lent~

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

Please help us meet this goal

March 31, 2019 Second Collection - Catholic Relief Services: 363.00

Ordinary Offering: $ 5,644.74 Outreach $ 95.00 Land $ 115.00 Flowers $ 170.00 Online Giving $ 50.00 Gift Shop $ 483.00

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

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.

GOD’S ACTIONS NOW

When Jews celebrate the Passover, they always tell the story of the Exodus in present terms, as if they themselves experienced those events: when we were prisoners in Egypt; when God brought us out of slav-ery and through the waters of the sea. We would do well to follow their example and see the works of Je-sus and his sacrifice as being in the present, as hap-pening to us now. We believe that Christ’s work, his teachings, and his sacrifice on the cross were not just for his followers in the past, but for all people at all times. When we think of this in our prayers, we be-come one in faith with that great cloud of witnesses, the saints. We have been striving through Lent to repent of our sins and failings, and to follow Jesus more close-ly. Today in the story of the woman caught in adul-tery, we see Jesus forgiving the woman, saving her from a horrible death, and urging her not to sin any more. This is new, and brings out something for which the law had not allowed—forgiveness. Of course one can sin no more if one is dead, caught in one’s sins forever. But Jesus introduces the concepts of forgiveness and reconciliation. 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.

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“I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” — Philippians 3:8

April 7, 2019

8:00 am: Beverlyn Rath (health and healing)

11:00 am: People of the Parish

Sunday: April 7, 2019 Land Debt Collection Mass ~ 8:00 am RCIA ~ 9:15 am - 10:30 am CC ~ 9:15 am - 10:30 am Mass ~ 11:00 am (Fr. Tony Ricard) (Gospel Choir) Confirmation Classes ~ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Thursday: April 11, 2019 Bible Study ~ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm NO Gospel Choir Practice Friday: April 12, 2019 KPC-4 Degree & Gracious 4th Degree Ladies’ Fish Fry ~ 12pm Stations of the Cross (choirs ) 6pm Saturday: April 13, 2019 Spiritual Enrichment ~ 10:00 am KPC Mtg ~ 9:30 am

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Psalm 23:1-6; John 8:12-20 Tuesday: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 102:2-3, 16-21; John 8:21-30 Wednesday: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Daniel 3:52-56; John 8:31-42 Thursday: Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 105:4-9: John 8:51-59 Friday: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 18:2-7; John 10:31-42 Saturday: Ezekiel 37:21-28; Jeremiah 31:10, 11-13; John 11:45-56 Sunday: Luke 19:28-40 (procession); Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]

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.

Let’s welcome Fr. Tony Ricard, Pastor of St. Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Church in New Orleans and a favorite presenter at the Los Angeles Religious Conference. He will preside at our 11am Mass on April 7, 2019.

KPC AND THE GRACIOUS LADIES Knights of Peter Claver and the Gracious La-dies fish fry will be Friday, April 12th from noon to 6pm. Please see one of the Knights or Ladies for tickets.

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.

St. James Land Status Initial Loan: $375,783.88

Monthly Payment of $3,788.75 (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of February 28, 2019: $164,683.98

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!

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

7 - RCIA Session ~ 9:15am 7 - Catechism Classes ~ 9:15am 7 - Confirmation Classes ~ 1:00pm 14 - NO CATECHISM CLASSES/RCIA SESSION 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 KUMBA”

We encounter Ona in Gaza, where, despite lack of economic opportunity, people pursue their dreams by building business-es to better their lives. How do your daily choices impact others throughout the world? How can your choices support the dignity of workers? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. How are you coming on filling your rice bowl? We will be collecting the CRS Rice Bowls on Sunday, April 14th.

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 ~~ I know I can count on your support as I assume this additional new ministry. A most important way you can help me is to re-member to pray that young men be open to the call of God to consider the Roman Catholic Priesthood. There are many priest-ly vocations out there. We just need to pray for them and invite young men to consider the priesthood if God is indeed calling them.

May God continue to bless all of you as we journey in faith to-gether!

Peace always, Fr. James Michael Jankowski Pastor

2019 Schedule for Lent and Easter

6th Week – April 12 – (Choirs) - 6:00 pm 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,

CALLED TO SERVE In July of 2010, I moved from my assignment as the pastor and rector of the Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to a new discern-ment phase in my life as I was assigned to be the parochial vicar (associate pastor) of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Las Vegas. I came to the Diocese of Las Vegas as a member of the Conventual Franciscan Friars of St. Bonaventure Province located in the Midwest. My purpose was to discern if God was calling me to offer my priesthood as a diocesan priest or if I should return back to religious life. After 3 years, I was finally incardi-nated (made a full-fledged member) as a diocesan priest of the Diocese of Las Vegas. That meant that, as of June 3, 2013, I was no longer a mem-ber of the Conventual Franciscan Friars.

When I came to the Diocese of Las Vegas it has always been my hope that I would be open to be of service wherever my ministry was needed. That openness led me to happily share my priesthood at three parishes (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Neumann, and St. James the Apostle). In addition to parish ministry I was elected and continue to serve on the Presbyteral (Priests’) Council with the past three years having served as its Chairperson as well. Recently Bishop Thomas appointed me to serve a five-year term as a member of his College of Consultors through 2023.

On March 6th I received a call from Fr. Bob Stoeckig, Vicar General for the Diocese of Las Vegas. After a voting process of the priests of the Northern Deanery of our diocese, he said the bishop wanted to appoint me to a three-year term as the Dean of the Northern Deanery: would I accept? Humbled by the vote of confidence from my brother-priests, I said yes, remembering “my hope that I would be open to be of service wherever my ministry was needed.” Since this appointment had yet to be made public, I couldn’t say anything about it.

Fast forward to the Chrism Mass this past Monday, April 1. Along with the other priests and deacons of the diocese, I was vesting for the Mass in the temporary Parish Center at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. About 15 minutes before the Mass was to begin, Fr. Bob came to me and said, “Jim, you’re in the wrong building. You need to vest in the church’s sacristy.” Why? Well, Bishop Thomas wanted his Deans to process with him and be seat-ed in the sanctuary. My question was, “So is my appointment finally pub-lic?” Yes, even though no official and public communication about it had yet been made. Hopefully by the time you read this there will have been some official publication that I have been appointed the Dean of the North-ern Deanery, and Fr. Bill Kenny has been appointed the Dean of the Southern Deanery. There still is some dialogue about the appointment of the Dean for the newly-established Rural Deanery.

The role of a Dean consists in calling meetings of the priests and deacons of the Deanery and being a conduit between the Deanery, Bishop Thomas and the Presbyteral Council. It’s really not going to be too much more work. But, this additional appointment for me is a glaring reminder that we have a desperate need for more priests in this diocese.

Why am I sharing this with you? Well, some people might not understand the promise of obedience a priest makes to his bishop. I am now a priest of the Diocese of Las Vegas and have promised to serve my bishop wher-ever needed. Since there are so few of us, some have to wear multiple hats. I heartily believe that “if God calls you to it, he will lead you through it!”

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 Easter 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 personal 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 gen-erosity of the community to help supply these basic ne-cessities. New and gently used items are needed to en-sure 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, tooth-paste, shampoo, etc. We will have boxes in the lobby for your clothing dona-tions 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.