Parish Pastoral Council…….………...Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 5:45pm Finance Council.……………………….....……..4th Wednesday at 5:45pm 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. Binoy Akkalayil, O.SS.T. Administrator

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 9:00am—3:00pm 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

March 1, 2020

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

& 11a.m. (Gospel Choir)

Reconciliation (Confessions): between Sunday masses (other times please make an appointment)

Lucy Anders-Baines Yakkia Comminey Marshall Bergeron Thomas Nicholson Archie Bergeron Robert Smith Anthony Canapa Catherine Tasker Sue Canapa Cindy Wallace Carolos Gerald Ceilio Bill Villano Vic Edwards Jordan Young

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

~~ Sunday, March 1, 2020 ~~ ~~First 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

February 23, 2020 Online giving for the week Feb 17 - Feb 23: $265

Ordinary Offering $ 4,322.00 Outreach/Poor $ 110.00 Land Debt: $ 82.00 Flowers $ 75.00 WA Bake Sale $ 403.00 Masses Attendance: 8am – 80 11am – 154

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.

STRENGTH AGAINST TEMPTATION The first Sunday of the season of Lent always in-cludes a Gospel account of the temptation of the Lord Jesus in the desert by the devil. This year, the story is set against the backdrop of the first reading from Gen-esis, which recounts the very first temptation by the devil. That story is set in a garden of delight. The Gospel story is set in the desert. As believers, we know that temptation comes our way in our own gardens of delight as well as the deserts of our lives. As Lent begins, our attention is drawn to that tempta-tion within each of us to become like God—we want control, power, and answers to all of life’s difficult questions. As communities of faith, we are given this season of repentance so that we can join our hearts with others on the difficult journey of conversion. We look to God and to one another for strength against temptation. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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!

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.

Lenten Regulations

NORMS FOR FASTING AND ABSTAINING FROM MEAT Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and ab-stinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory 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 abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Roman Catholic Church from age 14 on-wards.

Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill including individuals suffering 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.

One of the observances of Lent is to pray; pray for ourselves and pray for each other. Continue with our

Lenten journey by praying for each other.

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“The LORD, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” — Matthew 4:10

March 1, 2020

8:00 am: People of the Parish 11:00 am: People of the Parish

Sunday: March 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent Land Debt Collection Mass ~ 8:00 am CCD classes ~ 9:15 am - 10:30 am Mass ~ 11:00 am (Gospel Choir) Wednesday: March 4, 2020 Northern Deanery Mtg 10:00 am Thursday: March 5, 2020 Liturgy Team Mtg ~ 5:30 pm Bible Study Group ~ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Gospel Choir Practice ~ 6:59 pm Friday: March 6, 2020 Stations of the Cross ~ 6pm (KofC)

Saturday: March 7, 2020 Confirmation Retreat ~ 7am - 4 pm

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Psalm 19:8-10, 15; Matthew 25:31-46

Tuesday: Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19; Matthew 6:7-15

Wednesday: Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Luke 11:29-32

Thursday: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Psalm 138:1-3, 7c-8; Matthew 7:7-12

Friday: Ezekiel 18:21-28; Psalm 130:1-8; Matthew 5:20-26

Saturday: Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Matthew 5:43-48

Sunday: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10; Matthew 17:1-9

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 encouraged 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 March 15, 2020, with Robert Bass. If you have any ques ons, con-tact the parish office at 702-648-6606.

2020 Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA) The 25th Anniversary of the CSA in the

Diocese of Las Vegas Our 2020 CSA has begun. If you are prepared to make a pledge, please fill out a card and put it in the baskets provided for you as you leave Mass today. If you need to take time to pray over any pledge you are contemplating, please take a card with you and return or mail it as soon as you have decid-ed. Please keep in mind that St. James’ obligation this year is $36,485.00.

Any funds received by the Diocese over and above our obli-gation will be returned to St. James for our use. Thank you for your participation and support.

***REVIVAL 2020*** Get ready for REVIVAL 2020: "NEW BEGINNINGS" on Sunday and Monday, March 22nd and 23rd, 2020! Revivalist Rev. Anthony Michael Bozeman S.S.J, a U.S. Veteran and dynamic Priest serving in New Orleans, will bring a message of Strength, Encouragement and Forgiveness as we face "New Beginnings" in our personal and parish lives! You will be able to obtain beau ful St. James Revival T-shirts to help fund our Revival. The t-shirt orders will begin February 23 and end March 15. Order forms will be inserted into our Parish Bulle-

ns and your completed forms can be placed in the ordering box next to the Parish Office or by calling the church during business hours. Please join us for a complimentary meal serv-ing a variety of delicious soups and chili's prior to Revival at 5:30 pm. Revival begins at 7:00 pm each night. Bring your Family, Friends and your Bibles!

To Commemorate the 55th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma to Montgomery March, the Las Vegas Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will stand in solidarity with the Selma Jubilee Committee, with the re-enactment of the March today. The Las Vegas March will travel from St. James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church north on Martin Luther King Blvd ending at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue. St. James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church will participate in the 55th An-niversary Reenactment, by using the North side of our Parking lot and field as the staging area for this event. All parishioners are welcome to participate. Gathering for the March will begin at noon with the March stepping off promptly at 12:30. More information will be provided on parking for our parishioners attending 11am Mass.

Pray for our parishioners During this season of Lent, we would like to pray for all our parishioners. Please sign up with your phone number and email address and put the signup sheet into the basket placed in front of the altar. Next Sunday 1st of March we will draw names. Remember to pray for that family every day and put the name on your refrigerator or wherever it is convenient for you to catch your attention. Please try to give a call or send an email to the person that you are praying for and get to know that person a little more and make this Lenten journey a special one. This is a humble effort to make our parish community more active and create the bonding among ourselves and support each other.

Donuts Today

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Month of March

Mar 03: Donald Bernard, Mauro Taveira Mar 04: Elizabeth Trantham Mar 05: John Culliver, Eliana Taveira Mar 06: Jeanne Schuldt Mar 11: Aurora Hernandez Mar 12: Susan Nwogbe, Ricardo Clavel, Jacqueline Garcia Mar 13: Cecilia Garcia, Yahaira Fuentes Mar 14: Ulises Rodriguez Mar 15: Deacon Timothy Brynes, Anniv: Dr. Jerome & Dr. Maria Nwokike Mar 16: Yvonne Huey, James Lucero, Barbara Pierce Mar 17: Warren “Pete” Miller Mar 18: Chinasa Ceaser, Robert Shack Mar 20: Brenda Dumas, Bridget Hughes Mar 21: Yakkia Comminey Mar 24: Shawina Tims, Hermenia Shoals, Joycelyn Jones Mar 25: Jacqueline Jones Mar 27: Richard Garcia, Richard Lozo Mar 28: Barbara Lynch, Emeka Nwokike Mar 30: Julia Occhiogosso

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

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

Faith Formation Office Hours:

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

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 process. Contact Ms. Eagan in the Faith Formation office for details.

St. James Community Please be respectful of our Sanctuary.

Gum chewing in church is not acceptable. Please do not remove gum from your mouth and leave it on the seat. It is unsanitary and costly to remove from the chairs. Also, do not bring food or any drinks (other than water); and please do not leave water bottles and other debris in the church. We want all to keep in mind the reverence of God’s House. Careful attention should be given to appropriate attire at all times. Thank you and God Bless

March Calendar

1 - Catechism Classes ~ 9:15am 7 - Confirmation Retreat ~ 7:00am-4:00pm 8 - Catechism Classes ~ 9:15am 8 - Confirmation Classes ~ 1:00pm 15 - Catechism Classes ~ 9:15am 20 - Youth leading Stations of the Cross ~ 6:00pm 22 - Catechism Classes ~ 9:15am 22 - Confirmation Classes ~ 1:00pm 29 - Catechism Classes-Group Celebration ~ 9:15am

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.

From me to me, photos may be taken at various church and/or ministerial events given at St. James and may appear on our social media. If you do not want your photo to appear on St. James’ social media, please inform the parish office.

Lenten Observances

Hunger in Our World When Jesus fed the 5,000, he said, "Give them some food yourselves." Reflect on the challenge of global hunger. How can you contribute to support the hungry in your community?

Pick up a Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl today for your almsgiving practice during the Lenten Season. The last day to turn in your rice bowls to the church will be Sunday, April 26, 2020.

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. Please contact Ms. Eagan in the Faith For-mation office for more details.

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! THANK YOU!

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Why Register In the Church Many people attend Mass here at our church, but are not regis-tered parishioners. It is important to be registered and use your offering envelopes so that if you ever request a letter, whether it’s for being a godparent, sponsor, marriage, confirmation, tax state-ment or any other purpose, we can check our records and see that you attend Mass here. This would also benefit you if you would like to have your child enrolled in next year’s Religious Edu-cation Program. If you are not registered in the church, we can-not issue or sign any type of letter stating that you are a member of the parish, even if you attend Mass here. If you would like to register and receive offering envelopes, you must complete our registration form. You may also use the parishioner’s updated form (green) located on the church lobby shelf for any changes to your address, email or phone number. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 702-648-6606.

“Save the Date” 9th Annual Gala Fundraising Banquet &

2020 Scholarship Awards Program It Takes a Village to Educate A Child

Gala Fundraising Banquet - Saturday, March 7, 2020 JW Marriott, Las Vegas Resort & Spa

221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145 Banquet Ticket” $100

Make Checks Payable to: The Village Foundation, LJP 3620 N. Ranch Dr., Suite 116, Las Vegas, NV 89130

Phone (702706-6096 website: www.villagestarfish.org Scholarship Awards Program: Saturday, May 2, 2020

College of Southern Nevada—Charleston Campus For further info please visit foundation website

Help St. James earn rebates!! - Easy to Do!!! If you haven’t, please register or re-register

Do you shop at Smith's? Do you use Smith's digital coupons? If your answer is yes, you can also help St. James. It's easy. All you need to do is go to Smith's website and sign-on to your account (www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/Inspire). Once signed-on, go to your account information and next scroll down to the field that says "Inspiring Donations" and enter St. James' account number which is BY767. Then, every time you shop, a percentage of what you spend will be donated to St. James. If you have questions you can call 1-888-876-4847. If you do not have a Smith's card, one can be obtained at the Customer Service desk at any Smith's. There are also some informational brochures on the lobby shelf in the vestibule at St. James. Thank you for your continuous support!

St. James Parishioners—We want to keep all parishioners in-formed of parish activities and other important information regard-ing our community. Email is a great way to communicate 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!

Voter Registra on Know the Registra on Deadlines and Important Dates h ps://www.clarkcountynv.gov/elec on/Pages/RegisterToVote.aspx

GENERAL INFORMATION: (702) 455-VOTE (455-8683) TOLL FREE: 1 (866) NVELECT (1-866-683-5328)

Faith Formation Academic Excellence Individual Growth Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now underway at each of our Catholic Schools. We invite you to experience the vibrancy, dynamics, and excellence that exist within our schools. Whether you are preparing your child for Pre-Kindergarten or searching for a new learning environment for your children, we welcome you to visit our schools, explore our web-site, and learn more about how we can how we can help your children reach their true potential. Tuition assistance opportunities are currently available. Learn more about Catholic education in the Diocese of Las Vegas at https://lasvegascatholicschools.org/

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

Monthly Payment of $3,788.75 (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of January 31, 2020: $128,136.02

2019 Schedule for Lent and Easter

Stations of the Cross (Fridays 6pm except Good Friday)

2nd Week - March 6 - Knights of Columbus 3rd Week - March 13 – Knights of Peter Claver

4th Week - March 20- Youth 5th Week – March 27 – Women’s Auxiliary

6th Week – April 3 – Choirs 7th Week – April 10 - Deacon James & community - 3:00 pm

Holy Week Schedule April 5: Palm Sunday (regular Mass schedule)

April 9: Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7 pm April 10: Passion of the Lord (Good Friday Services) – 7 pm

April 11: Easter Vigil Mass - 7:30 pm (Gospel Choir) April 12: Easter Sunday Mass - 10:00 am

(one Mass on Easter) Easter Egg Hunt following Mass