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The Parish of Saint James
CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST: MASSES:
DAILY MASS: Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Monday through Friday: 12:10 PM
No 12:10 PM Mass January, July, August, September
All Civic Holidays: 9:00 AM only
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM (Family Mass with Children’s Choir), 11:00 AM (Adult Choir) & 12:30 PM
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:
Saturday: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM or by appointment with one of our priests.
The Clergy:
Rev. John Derasmo, Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Aaron Vellaramparampil, Associate Pastor
Rev. Innocent Mbaegbu, Associate Pastor
Deacon Rick Brunner Deacon Chris Daniello
Deacon John Horn
Office of Faith Formation - 796-2979
Marianne Mirkow, Gina Drost
Parish Social Ministry—735-8690
Director of Music Ministry – 731-3710 ext. 149
Alfred Allongo
Facility Manager
Thomas Galvin – 516-731-3710 ext. 147
PARISH OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Phone: 731-3710/Fax: 731-4828
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12 Noon
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Closed Sunday during July and August Closed Mon. - Fri. for Lunch
Between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Meetings with staff members should be by appointment. Visit us on the web: www.stjamesrcchurch.org
80 Hicksville Road Seaford, New York 11783
Parish Mission Statement
Saint James is a parish community, whose members are called through Baptism, to be
intentional disciples. We are strengthened by the Eucharist and committed to serve God under the guidance of His Holy Spirit. As people devoted
to Jesus’ teachings, we value on-going faith formation, Christian outreach and the growth
and development of our parish.
MARCH 10, 2019
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SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019 8:00 A.M Anthony & Rosemarie Pepe 9:30 A.M. Girl Scout Troop 3055, Victims in Lake Hallie Wi. 11:00 A.M. Fred Peteani - 5th Anniversary 12:30 P.M. For the People of St. James, Josephine Cavalluzzo & Elodia Rich MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 8:00 A.M. Charles A. Gardella - 29th Anniversary
12:10 P.M. Donna Zbikowski - 3rd Anniversary TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 8:00 A.M. Pierono Pizzicarola 12:10 P.M. Santo J. Intardonato - Birthday Remembrance WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 8:00 A.M. Thomas McCabe - Living 12:10 P.M. Mary Lee Keute THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 8:00 A.M. Theresa Maglione 12:10 P.M. Thomas DeRita FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 8:00 A.M. John Muscarnera & Donald Buro 12:10 P.M. No Intention Received SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 8:00 A.M. Robert Galvani & Lola Galvani Joseph Nickel, Stephen Yancofski 4:00 P.M. Thomas C. Blankley SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019 8:00 A.M Ken Mulcahy 9:30 A.M. William C. MacDonald 11:00 A.M. Vera Bonniwell - 1st Anniversary 12:30 P.M. For the People of St. James, Harriette Intardonato, Rich & Maureen Outsen, Benny Mauro, Anne McAllister, Maureen Cervero - 10th Anniversary, Thomas Zurica
MASS CELEBRANT for March 16th & March 17th
3/16 ~ 4:00 pm ~ Fr. John 3/17 ~ 8:00 am ~ Fr. Aaron 9:30 am ~ Fr. John
11:00 am ~ Fr. Innocent 12:30 pm ~ Fr. John
Celebrants Subject to Change
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday Confessions
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Omar Albayaty, Maryann Amblo, Vincent
Antonetti, Francine Argila, John Baglione,
Deanna Baisley, James Bianco, Olivia Billmar,
Louis Breitbach, Mary Brussell, Greg Capobianco,
Philip Capobianco, Mary Calabrese, JoAnn
Chirco, Lori Cicciari, Leslie Crandall, Florence
D’Alto, Agnes Daly, Dale Daly, Baby James
Derleth, James DeVita, Joan Dlugokencky, Skip
Doran, Rosaria Esposito, Connie Fisher, Thomas
Fazio, Caitlin Francis, Thomas Francis, Andrew
Gallo, Paul Giacalone, Rosemary Giacalone, Luke
Gruener, Kenneth Hall, Michael Hance, Luke
Horvath, Melissa Huebner, Andrew Johnson,
Jenny Johnson, Scott Johnston, Delphine Julian,
John Kmiotek, Gina Krafinski, Sean Lehosky, Tia
Mabanta, Timothy Maietta, Dakota Maken, Mary
Sue Maluda, Pat Matera, Tara Matthews,
Kathleen McCormack, Megan McCormack,
Josephine McDougall, Erlinda Medina, Janice
Mehaffy, Steven Miller, Marianne Mirkow, Grace
Nadolny, Barbara Notarstefano, Dennis O’Brien,
Richard Owens, Sister Barbara Ozelski, Diane
Pheffer, Cathy Prykuta Lenny Rocillo, Dana
Rodriguez, Richard Rogers, Joan Rose, Michaline
Salamack, Cynthia Simson, Cliff Smith, Karen
Stafford, Rosemary Styne, William Styne, Sally
Ann Waskewich, Isabella Rose Weiss, Jessica
Weiss,
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“At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” (Matt. 4:1) Last week, I invited you to register onto FORMED and to travel Lent together in a deepening of our appreciation of the Word of God. This was in response to an invitation that was given to us by Bishop Barres in his Lenten Letter to the people of our diocese. Bishop Barres wrote,“. . .I invite you during the Lenten Season 2019 and beyond, to discover or rediscover the power of the Word of God by reading, meditating, praying, contemplating and living the inspired Sacred Scriptures.” Again, registration is easy. 1) Visit our FORMED community website at https://stjamesrcchurch.formed.org. 2) Click on the “Register Now” icon and create an account with your email and password of your choice. 3) Once registered, you will have 24/7 access to the website along with the phone application. In order to focus and prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass, I would suggest that you click on the video “Opening the Word” which is featured on the top banner. It offers a six-minute reflection on the coming Sunday readings. In this week’s video segment of “Opening the Word,” the speaker, Mary Healy spoke about the “Temptations of Jesus in the Desert.” What I found of particular interest was when she spoke about the Scripture passage just prior to this week’s, which was the Baptism of Jesus. God clearly proclaims, “This is my Son in whom I am well pleased.” Satan tries to dissuade and distract Jesus through the first temptation, “If you are the Son of God, turn these stones into loaves of bread.” Jesus will not be moved by this temptation. He knows who he is and what he has come into the world to accomplish. Through Baptism we have become the adopted sons and daughters of God and sharers in the mission and ministry of Jesus. So, during the coming week remember, “Who you are and to whom you belong through Baptism.” In preparation for next week please watch the next segment of “Opening the Word” on FORMED. It will help you to prepare more fully for next weekend’s readings at Mass.
A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR WHAT’S
“FORMED” ALL ABOUT? FORMED is a website, which is free to all parishioners of St. James. FORMED offers a host of materials of interest to Catholics including: movies, ebooks, Scripture study, sacramental programs and programs for spiritual growth and development and much more. Watch this trailer: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=nkbOLjSdizw
Please register TODAY!
LENTEN SPIRITUAL OFFERINGS Lenten Vespers (Evening Prayer): Each Tuesday at 7:00 PM in Church with Dcn. Chris. Stations of the Cross: Each Friday at 7:30 PM in the Church with Fr. Aaron.
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SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: This Sacrament for those suffering serious illness or surgery is available by contacting one of the parish priests at the Parish Office (731-3710) during office hours. In case of serious danger or sudden accident, please call any time. One may also ask for this Sacrament before or after Mass. BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered nearly every Sunday at 2:00 PM in the church. Please call the Parish Office (731-3710) for registration and scheduling information, Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM. BECOMING A CATHOLIC (RCIA): St. James Parish welcomes any non-Catholic who seeks to enter the Catholic Church or baptized Catholics of any age who have not yet received the other Sacraments. Please call the Parish Center (731-3710). MARRIAGES: Those wishing to be married at St. James should call the Parish Office (731-3710) to arrange an appointment with one of the parish clergy. Please allow 6 months at least for the necessary preparations. Please do not enter into any other wedding commitments prior to having your wedding date and time confirmed by the Parish. PARISHIONERS IN THE HOSPITAL: If a family member is in the hospital, please inform the Parish Office to have them placed on the sick list for prayers. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We warmly welcome all new parishioners to our parish family. Registration forms are available at the Parish Center Office.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONS: First Friday of the month - Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 8:30 AM to 7 PM. Holy Hour and Benediction 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Chapel. Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary for Life - Mondays 7 PM in the Chapel. Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novenas - Tuesdays at 7 PM in the Chapel. Holy Face Devotion - First Wednesdays following the 8 AM Mass.
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
March 10, 2019
FIRST READING:
"'Therefore, I have now brought you the first fruits
of the products of the soil which you, O LORD, have
given me.'" (Dt 26:10a)
PSALM: Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble. (Ps 91)
SECOND READING:
For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord
will be saved." (Rom 10:13)
GOSPEL:
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from
the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert
for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.
He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was hungry. (Lk 4:1-2)
WEEKLY READINGS AND OBSERVANCES Readings for the week of March 10, 2019
Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [cf. 15b]/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13
Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn
6:63b]/Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19
[18b]/Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab,
2cde-3, 7c-8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12
Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/
Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt
5:43-48
Next Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9,
13-14[1a]/Phil 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1/Lk 9:28b-36
Observances for the week of March 10, 2019
Sunday: 1st Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time
Begins Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Lent; St. Patrick's Day
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Happening at St. James!
Join us for our Parish Lenten Miss ion
SURGE OF THE Heart
WHO IS GOD AND WHY THAT MATTERS
Sunday, March 31, 2019 7:30pm
GOD’S DREAM FOR YOUR LIFE Monday, April 1, 2019 7:30pm
LIVING GOD’S DREAM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 7:30pm
Featuring international Catholic speaker and author Jon Leonetti
“One of the most inspiring parish missions available in America today.” -Matthew Kelly, Founder of Dynamic Catholic “Engaging, entertaining, and hilarious!” -Erin Walsh, NE. “One of the most compelling parish missions we have ever experienced.” -Fr. Winston Bath, NY. “I’ve never heard of the guy.” -Pope Francis
Our Lenten Mission will be held each
evening in the Church.
Please join us and bring a friend!
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Faith Formation
Have you ever thought of Lent as a yearly second chance? Each year the Church gives us six weeks to take a long, loving look at our lives to see if our values and priorities are in line with God’s desires for us. Since most of us find that we’ve wandered from God’s path, Lent becomes that second chance, or do-over, to “return to God with our whole heart.” Over the next 6 weeks I will offer different ways we can try to bring us into that 2nd Chance
One Lenten practice we can try is Breakfast. It seemed as though most of us are struggling to find time to eat dinner as a family. What if we were unable to hold the dinner hour sacred due to work schedules and after school activities, why not instead hold the breakfast hour sacred. Get up each morning during Lent just a little earlier so that you can have breakfast as a family, actually sit together, pray the meal prayer and begin each day on a happy note. Lenten habits could carry far off into the future with your family. The impact could be dramatic, in that each day was started with a prayer and positive attitudes. Breakfast can become a favorite ritual of the day.
We are looking
for new junior
lectors, if you
would like to
learn how to
proclaim the Word at Mass,
please contact Gina Drost
in the Faith Formation
Office for more information.
LENTEN GRACE BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS
GRACE BEFORE MEALS:
Loving Father, during this sacred season of penance we thank you for your many gifts, es-
pecially for our trials and sufferings.
The Cross of your Son reveals the depth of your love for us. As we come to-
gether to share this meal, bless us with that love. Purify the grace we pray so
that we may see how everything is a grace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
GRACE AFTER MEALS:
Father of Love,
the nourishment of this meal fills us with new strength. May we use that
strength to spread the love of Christ
to the poor and those in need, and to remain always grateful to your Son
who laid down his life for us,
for Jesus is our Lord, now and forever.
Amen.
Silhouette Stations of the Cross
Practices will be held on Thursdays at 5:30pm in room 112 in the Parish Center. Practices will be
held on:
February 28th March 7th March 21st April 4th April 11th
Presentation will be held on
April 19th.
Please contact Gina Drost at [email protected] if
you would like to participate.
Special thanks to our Girls Scouts
who made Sandwiches at our PB&J
last month.
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Family Ministry invites everyone
to a showing of
followed by a Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich supper
Sunday, March 24th, 2019 from 3:00-7:00 PM in Delaney Hall.
On March 16th and 17th we will welcome Sister Ellen Anderson from the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary to speak with us about the Propagation of the Faith Appeal. Our second collection will go directly to this appeal. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thank you.
The Bread and Wine have
been donated in memory of
Thomas C. Blankley
by
His loving Wife & Children
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Thank you for your generous donations to our food pantry. Our current needs are:
cooking oil, salt & spices, white rice, drinks, juices, Parmalat milk, iced tea and laundry detergent.
ORGAN DONOR NEEDED
Lillian Paul, a parishioner of St. James, is in need of a kidney. If you have ever considered being an organ donor, or would, perhaps now is the time. If interested please contact the parish office for
Lillian’s phone number.
ATTENTION CATHOLIC MEN! We Invite You to Visit the Catholic Men's Blog: "Fishers of Men:" Welcome to Fishers of Men; a place where all are welcome. Our primary purpose for being here is to provide a space for Catholic Men to share fellowship in Christ our Lord. This is simply who we are. So if you are a man of the Catholic faith, welcome brother. If that is not who you are;
please know that all are welcome here and we say to you - welcome brother, sister, friend, welcome. Visit the "Fishers of Men" blog at: https://outcasts4christ.blogspot.com/
All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Catholics between the ages of 14 and 59 inclusive are bound to also observe the canonical fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: limiting oneself to one full meal in the day and avoiding food between meals. 2 other light meals which together do not equal a “full meal” may be taken during the day.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Please join us every Friday night during Lent for the Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm in the Church.
Evening Prayer (Vespers)
Every Tuesday night in Lent
7:00pm in the Church
Led by Deacon Chris
This Lent come be part of the prayers of the Church
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THE PARISH OF SAINT JAMES
ANNOUNCES…….
SUPER BONANZA RAFFLE 2019
Our daily drawing of $25.00 alone gives you 365 chances to win –
and you can win more than once. When you win, your ticket goes right back into the drum. You can win again the very next day! If you haven’t won yet, this may be your year.
There is a monthly drawing of $100 to be pulled the last day of every month. In addition, there is a special Quarterly drawing of $250 to be pulled on the 15th of June, September,
December and March. An extra Bonus of $1,000 will be drawn on Easter Sunday, (April 21st), The Feast of St. James (July 25th), and Christmas (December 25th).
Every Single Day One Daily Prize $ 25.00 End of Each Month One Prize $ 100.00 April 21st Easter Sunday $1,000.00
June 15th Quarterly Bonus Prize $ 250.00 July 25th Feast of St. James $1,000.00
September 15th Quarterly Bonus Prize $ 250.00 December 15th Quarterly Bonus Prize $ 250.00 December 25th Christmas Bonus $1,000.00 March 15, 2020 Quarterly Bonus Prize $ 250.00
Over 384 Chances to Win!!
TOTAL PRIZES YOU CAN WIN: $14,325.00
To enter the Super Bonanza raffle, fill out a registration card and return them to the Parish Center with a $25.00 donation for each card. Our Super Bonanza Raffle is a great gift for
birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. If you call the Parish Center, we will be very happy to mail extra cards to your home. You may also return your completed registration
cards and donations by putting the reply envelope into the collection basket at Mass. Please return your completed cards and donations as soon as possible. The earlier you make your returns the better.
Tickets are on sale in the Parish Center starting during normal business hours.
Thank you for all the ways you support the good work of our parish.
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Resorts Casino - Aqueduct Trip
Wednesday March 27, 2019
$30 per person $20 in slot play & $10 Food Voucher
Continental breakfast at the Council at 9:00am 110 Merritts Road, Farmingdale
Bus will leave council at 10:30am and return at approximately 6:30pm
Don’t get shut out! Reserve early!
Mail reservation request to: Chick Angioli 141 Apollo Circle, Bethpage NY 11714
For more info call: 516-349-6244
Name:______________________________________
Address:____________________________________ Phone:______________________________________ # of seats _____@ $30 each = $________________
Community News
Are you or is someone you know
struggling from a mental health disorder
such as anxiety, depression, bipolar
disorder, substance abuse, OCD, eating
disorder or schizophrenia? Please join us
at St. Kilian Parish Center located in the
basement of the church, 485 Conklin Street,
Farmingdale, on Tuesday, 3/19, at 7pm. Ellen
Ritz, RN and President of the National
Alliance for Mental Illness Nassau /Queens,
will present what a disorder is, current
treatments and how you can help a friend or
family member who is struggling.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
presents:
❤
Celebrate Marriage
A Full Day Enrichment for married couples
All married couples are welcome to join
us on
Saturday March 16, 2019
9:30am - 4:30pm
Corpus Christi Parish
155 Garfield Ave. Mineola, NY 11501
We will gather for 9:30am in the
parish hall Continental Breakfast and Lunch
Provided
$40 per couple
RSVP March 12th
Diane & Jim Popp 516-794-0069
MSGR. DELANEY COLUMBIETTES
BUNKO PARTY
FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2019
7:00PM
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL
110 Merritts Road
Farmingdale, NY
CASH PRIZES, RAFFLES, SNACKS,
VIENNESE TABLE, COFFEE & TEA
Donation $12 per person.
Chairperson: Angie LoBiondo 516-731-4636
Reservations: Grace Angioli 516-349-6244
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Weekly Stewardship of Treasure Report
“Save Time and Donate Online!”
Online Giving is now available for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time
and support the church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure.
With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transaction using your checking, savings, or credit
card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time, day or night.
Plus, you can leave your checkbook at home on Sundays.
If you would like to enroll in Online Giving, please visit www.stjamesrcchurch.org, and click on the WeShare
link or call the parish office at 516-731-3710.
WEEK OF: February 24, 2019 Catholic Education CHURCH CAPACITY 850
MASS Sunday Collection Second Collection MASS ATTENDANCE
4:00PM $ 3,067.39 $ 586.00 551
8:00 AM $ 1,640.00 $ 216.00 203
9:30 AM $ 1,389.00 $ 345.00 187
11:00 AM $ 1,980.00 $ 242.00 258
12:30 PM $ 1,675.00 $ 325.00 231
Online Giving $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Weekly Env. $ 1,195.50 $ 0.00
TOTAL $ 10,946.89 $ 1,714.00 1,430
FROM THE EDITOR
BULLETIN DEADLINES
Bulletin Date Due by 9:00am
March 17th Monday, March 11th
March 24th Monday, March 18th
March 31st Monday, March 25th
Super Bonanza
$25 Winners
March 2019
Sunday, 3/3 - Mr. & Mrs. Brian Miller
Monday, 3/4 - Seraphina Gagliardi
Tuesday, 3/5 - Mr. & Mrs. John Racine
Wednesday, 3/6 - Lorraine Neuberger
Thursday, 3/7 - Carmelina Oliveira
Friday, 3/8 - Eli Pandolfi
Saturday, 3/9 - Michael O’Connor
Pray for our Deceased
Benjamin L. Rivera
Jean Battaglia
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REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY
Please pray for: Lt. Col. Joseph Agres, USMC; Marine; Battalion Chaplain, Capt. Fr. Lito D. Amande, Army; Kyle Beck, Navy Airman, Lt. Commander Raymond Beno, Navy; Sgt. Joseph R. Booth, Army: Spc. Matthew Burrafato, Cpl. Dominic Castiello, Marines; Col. Brian Coyne, Sean Dolan 1st Lieutenant, USMC, Marines; Sgt. Steven Fiscante, Army; Pfc. Steven Gianatiempo, Army; M.P. Brian Gruebel, Air Force; Sgt. 1st Class James T. Harris, Army; Sgt. James Howard, Army; Specialist Dillon Incendio, Army; LtJG. Connor Krebs, USMC; Pvt. 1st Class Joseph Leoce, Jr. Marines; Lance Cpl. Luis R. Maltezos, USMC; Lance Cpl. Matthew Maniet, USMC; Lance Cpl. Richard Marandino, Marines; Lt. Eric McMullan, Army; Captain Scott Michalowski, Air Force; USMC; Pfc. Kyle Nigro, Marines; Pvt. Patricia O’Connor, Army; Pfc. Jason O’Shaughnessy, Army; Capt. Theresa Rodzevik, Army; Pvt. Ashley Rose Lehmann, Army; Rocky C. Rossi, Navy; Scott Santoro, Marines; LCpl. Anthony P. Saracino Jr.,Marines; Luis R. Maltezos Sepulveda, Marines; Michael Stinnett, Army Infantry; Pvt. Thomas Tarnagorski Jr, Marines; Lt. James Van Wie, Army ; Paul Vermillion, Marine Corps., Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Air Force.
FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES Lord of Hosts, we commend to Your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with Your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils that beset them; and grant them Your abiding presence wherever they may be. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Temptation is a part of our lives. Even Jesus
wrestled with temptation. Our faith tells us that
we are meant to live our lives in service of God's
kingdom. Yet, we often find ourselves pursuing
our own desires rather than God's. The Gospel
clearly tells us that true power is found in the
embrace of virtue - living lives of non-violence,
mercy, and forgiveness. Yet, we still are not
convinced and seek things that will hurt us and
retaliate against those who harm us. When
Jesus faced temptation, he found security in
who he was, which firmly rooted him in his
mission and gave him the determination to trust
in God. We, too, must learn to find security in
our identity as a son or daughter of God, to live
out our mission rooted in that truth, and to be
confident in God's abiding presence.
Sunday, March 10th 8:30am Girls Scout Cookie Sale 9:30am RCIA - Room 106
Monday, March 11th 7:00pm Troop 689 Adult Leader Meeting
7:00pm Marian Prayer Group - Chapel
7:00pm Young Vincentians Meeting - Room 101
7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group - Rm 114 Tuesday, March 12th 7:00pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group - Chapel Wednesday, March 13th No Scheduled Events Thursday, March 14th 10:00am Plainedge Seniors 7:30pm Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
Friday, March 15th
11:00am Our Lady of the Rosary Italian Prayer Group 12:00pm St. James Seniors
Saturday, March 16th
No Scheduled Events
THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK