Parish Pastoral Council…….…………Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 6:45pm Finance Council.……………………….....…….2nd 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 11:30 am 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 11 am 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: (Summer Hours) Monday– Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 noon 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

July 15, 2018

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

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

Please call the office

Yakkia Comminey Natalie Johnson A. Feliece Griffin Anthony Canapa Shirley Morris Deborah Clavel Leslie Robete Iggy Gomez Phyllis Herron If you would like to add a family member to our prayer list, you may do so by contacting the parish.

~~ Sunday, July 15, 2018 ~~ ~Fifthteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times~

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

Please help us meet this goal

May God Bless your generosity

Please don’t forget to include your envelope number on your offering contributions. Thank you

June 24, 2018 - Annual Mission Appeal Scalabrini Missionaries: $750.00

July 1, 2018

Second Collection - Peter’s Pence/Holy Father: $241.00 Ordinary Offering $ 6,292.00 Land Debt: $ 2,934.00 Outreach/Poor: $ 145.00 Flowers: $ 50.00

July 8, 2018

Ordinary Offering $ 5,239.00 Land Debt: $ 626.00 Outreach/Poor: $ 50.00 Religious/Gift Shop: $ 153.00

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.

Please consider including your St. James family when planning your will.

CALLED BY GOD

Today’s scriptures invite us to listen to two calls. The first is the call issued by the LORD to the prophet Amos, the “shepherd and a dresser of syca-mores” (Amos 7:14). The second is the call the Lord Jesus issued to the Twelve, whom he sent out “two by two” (Mark 6:7). These faithful people responded to the call, prophesying and preaching to the people to whom they had been sent. Each of us received a call when we were baptized. The second reading invites us to ponder that call as we are reminded that we are chosen in Christ and that, in love, God “destined us for adoption” (Ephesians 1:5). As adopted daughters and sons of God we are called to bring the presence of Christ into our marriages, families, schools, and places of work. Let us be inspired today to say yes to the call we hear once again through God’s living word. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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 still required to attend a new members’ meeting. Meetings are scheduled the second Sunday of each month after the 11:00 am Mass. The next scheduled meeting is August 12, 2018, with Robert Bass. If you have any questions, con-tact the parish office at 702-648-6606.

Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA)

St. James the Apostle’s 2018 assessment is $37,342.00. We received pledges in the amount of $26,570 from 61 parishion-ers and have payments of $15,655.50. We are encouraging our 300 registered households to participate in making this a successful “Love your neighbor as yourself” appeal.

“No gift is too small and no gift is too large!” Thank you for your prayers and continuous support in meet-ing these pledges and our obligation to the Diocese.

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“Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.” — Psalm 85:12

July 15, 2018

800 am: Edward Watson †

11:00 am: Brandon Charles Johnson† & the People of the Parish

Sunday: July 15, 2018 Mass ~ 8:00 am Mass ~ 11:00 am

Wednesday: July 18, 2018 NCG (housing team) Mtg ~ 6:30 pm Thursday: July 19, 2018 Bible Study Group ~ 5:00 pm Gospel Jazz Committee Mtg ~ 5:30 pm Gospel Choir Practice ~ 6:59 pm Saturday: July 21, 2018 Knights of Columbus Mtg ~ 11:00 am KPC Jr. Daughters Mtg ~ 9:30 am

Next Sunday, July 22, 2018, second collection is for our Diocesan Elementary Catholic Schools.

Summer Parish Office Hours: Mon -Thurs : 8:00 am - 12 noon

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Isaiah 1:10-17; Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Matthew 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Isaiah 7:1-9; Psalm 48:2-8; Matthew11:20-24 Wednesday: Isaiah 10:5-7, 13b-16; Psalm 94:5-10, 14-15; Matthew 11:25-27 Thursday: Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Psalm 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Matthew 11:28-30 Friday: Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Isaiah 38:10-12abcd, 16; Matthew 12:1-8 Saturday: Micah 2:1-5; Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Matthew 12:14-21 Sunday: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34

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 offer-ing envelopes so that if you ever request a letter, whether it’s for being a godparent, sponsor, marriage, confirmation, tax statement 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 Education Program. If you are not registered in the church, we cannot 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 enve-lopes, 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 office.

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

Monthly Payment of $3,788.75 (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of June 30, 2018: $190,514.77

ST JAMES FUNERAL MINISTRY

We are requesting assistance with our funeral ministry. Volun-teers are needed as lectors, adult altar servers, and funeral coor-dinators. Lectors should already be certified by the parish. Adult altar servers and funeral coordinators will be trained and should be available for week day funeral services. If you are interested, please contact Hugh Jones at 702-278-5435.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR JIM!!!!

Please join us today in Imani Hall immediately following 8:00 am and 11:00 am Masses

to wish Fr. Jim a blessed day and many birthdays to come!!!

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"HOPE GROWS HERE" - Las Vegas Catholic Diocesan Conference - 2018

On September 7th and 8th, 2018, the Diocese of Las Vegas will once again have a conference. This year's conference will be held at the South Point Hotel & Casino. This exciting and spiri-tual event is an opportunity to connect with our brothers and sisters from all across the Diocese. There will be inspirational speakers, presenters sharing with us information to help deepen our understanding and practice of the faith, exhibitors showing us the latest books, videos, and other materials concerning our Catholic religion, as well as, worship and prayer services with lively music. If you would like to attend this conference, there are registra-tion booklets on the counter out in the gathering space. From June 2 - July 15 the registration fee is $75. From July 16 to the conference day it's $85, so get your registration in early. Our goal is to have at least 50 parishioners from St. James attending this conference. We hope we will reach this goal so that everyone will know that at St. James the Apostle, "HOPE GROWS HERE."

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Month of July

July 1: Ellerie Boxx, Jermaine Porche, Adam Watson July 3: John Holmberg, Gary Cavalier, Frank Hawkins July 4: Anniv: Phyllis & John Gardner July 6: Jody Montoya July 9: Betty Bodley July 10: Lue Trantham, J. Robert Gaticales, Maria Bass July 11: Kynnedy Bass Williams July 12: Deidra Hooper, Keianna Rogers July 13: Myrna Narvaiz July 14: Nadine Robertor July 15: Juanita Elliott, Fr. James Michael Jankowski July 16: Adora Nwokike July 17: Barbara Jones, ShaRhonda Ramos, Eric Baines, Kenisha Sukharnoto, John Kelly, Jr. July 18: Cedric Crear July 20: James Culliver July 21: Natalie Johnson July 22: Hershel Parks, Anniv: Ron & Carolyn Reedom July 23: Ouida Brown July 24: Sidney McComb, Jr, Morris Gobert, A. Feliece Griffin July 26: Sandra Horton July 25: Bruce Sampson, Anniv: Marion & Angie Bigas July 27: Susan Briare July 29: Sonja Smith, Robert Avalos July 30: Debra Schirling, Ernest Huey, Jr., Henry Castaneda July 31: Minerva Warren, Tiffany Willis, Annielean Young

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

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

The Faith Formation Office hours: *Please note, the Faith Formation Office is closed for the summer and will reopen on Tuesday, August 14th at 9:00am. Have a restful and enjoyable summer.

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

Registration for the 2018-2019 catechetical year will begin on Sunday, August 12th, following the masses. Requirements for Catechism Classes:

• Family MUST BE registered, participating members of this parish

• A copy of Baptismal, and First Communion (if appli-cable) certificates MUST be turned in with registra-tion. *If the child is a returning student then papers may already be on file so check with the faith forma-tion office

• If the child is to be baptized then a copy of the birth certificate must be provided. *See faith formation director for other requirements

• If the child is entering confirmation and is new to our program then a meeting must be scheduled with the faith formation director before registration is permit-ted

• First Communion and Confirmation are two-year preparation programs

Registration Fees: Preschool thru 8th grade, including First Communion classes - *excluding Confirmation $75 - first child in one family $55 - second child in the same family $35 - third child in the family $15 - for each child thereafter *Example: the cost for 4 children in a family, excluding con-firmation, would be $180 First year confirmation: $120 per child Second year confirmation: $150 per child ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN TOTAL BEFORE A CHILD CAN BE ADMITTED TO THE CLASS. Make checks payable to St. James Church and write in the memo section “catechism registration.”

Sacraments If you want to receive the Sacraments of Baptism or Holy Matri-mony, contact Ms. Eagan, the Director of Faith Formation, for information on requirements and preparation.

If you are interested in being a catechist please contact Ms. Eagan, the Director of Faith Formation, 702-648-6606 or aeagan@stjac.org.

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~~ Pastor’s Message ~~

Summer Dress Now that summer is here, there is a tendency for some to dress immodestly in warmer weather. In all the areas of our lives, we should offer Christ our best and the same is true of our dress. We should not dress in a flashy way that brings attention to ourselves, and not in a provocative way, by showing more flesh. So, a friendly reminder, please keep a little more covered up for Mass.

Respectfulness in the Sanctuary and the Vestibule Please refrain from talking during Mass. Also the vestibule is an extension 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.

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James, I FINALLY MET SISTER DEBORAH! It was Sunday, July 1, when I traveled to Santa Maria, California, for the Jubilee Celebration of Sr. Deborah and four other sisters of her Franciscan community. Before Mass I finally got to meet the famous Sr. Deborah Lockwood! What a great privilege to meet such an inspir-ing woman who spent one half of her religious life at St. James the Apostle! She was here for 25 years, which is one third of our parish’s existence! The impact of her time and ministry here at St. James is still very much felt.

The picture was taken before Mass when the sisters gathered in the courtyard of the Marian Regional Medical Center for the pinning of the corsages. Pictured from left to right are Bea Soares, Birdie Ray, Arsenia Egan, Sr. Deborah, Norma Savage, and yours truly. The Mass was beautiful, and after Communion, Arsenia, Norma and Sr. Deborah sang a Gospel Hymn that delighted everyone! It was a beautiful time for everyone to appreciate the gratitude that St. James has for having had the privilege of Sr. Deborah among us for so many years. Following Mass there was a delicious outdoor cookout at Marian Con-vent not far away from the hospital. Many people came up to “our” table to thank all of us for making the long trip to celebrate with the sisters. So, I’m so happy that I finally got to meet the famous Sr. Deborah! I’m always so happy to participate in these jubilee celebrations of reli-gious women, because without them and all their ministries through the years, the Church would not be where it is. The impact religious women have made in the areas of health care, education, religious formation, spiritual direction (the list can go on and on…) is invalu-able. It’s my prayer that more young women might consider joining their ranks and continue to make an impact in the here and now. So, please remember to pray for more young women to consider life as a religious sister. The possibilities are endless and exciting! And, let’s face it, the rewards are, literally, “out of this world!”

Peace always,

Fr. James Michael Jankowski Pastor

SAVE THE DATE!!!

ST JAMES 15TH ANNUAL GOSPEL JAZZ BRUNCH & SILENT AUCTION

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 21, 2018 1:30pm - 4:30 pm

Texas Station (Lake Mead & Rancho)

Tickets ($75) available August 2018

Please support our major fundraiser by purchasing tick-

ets and placing an ad in our Souvenir Journal

Please contact Lavonne Lewis at 702-528-0496 for further information

75th Anniversary Memory Book St. James Memory Books are still available. If you would like to purchase one ($50), please stop by the Gift Shop after Mass. Thank you for your continuing support.

Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church Part-Time Position: Music Director

Status: Non-Exempt Reports to the office manager/pastor/administrator

Please submit your Employment application and resume to: our_lady781@yahoo.com or hand deliver to:

Our Lady of the Valley in Pahrump (call 775-727-4044) 781 E. Gamebird, Pahrump, NV 89048

Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relation-ship back on track. For more information about our upcoming October 12th- 14th, 2018 Retrouvaille Weekend program, contact registration team: John & Paula @ (702)812-8873 or visit our website: HelpOur-Marriage.com