SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 16, 2004

The Sanctuary Lamp this week burns in memory of Dorothy Santos.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, May 15

4 p.m. Mary & John P. Medeiros

Sunday, May 16

8:30 Antone Pacheco

10 a.m. Gilbert Lopes

Monday, May 17

9 a.m. Maria Correia Moreno

Tuesday, May 18

9 a.m. Gordon Correia Moreno

11 a.m. Mass for Seniors Group

Wednesday, May 19

9 a.m. Margaret Gibeau

7 p.m. Joseph Sylvia

Thursday, May 20

9 a.m. Lilian Cole

7 p.m. For the people of the parish

Friday, May 21

9 a.m. Gil Medeiros Cosme

Saturday, May 22

4 p.m. Mary J. Oliver

VISIT ST. JAMES’ WEB SITE

http://www.saintjames-nb.org

PRAYER LINE

Call Alice Lester 508- 997-8040

 

Thanks to all who volunteered at the MEAT PIE SUPPER. Your generosity to the parish is much appreciated.

 

This Thursday is ASCENSION THURSDAY, a Holyday of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and on Thursday at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Come and celebrate Christ’s opening of Heaven for us!

The collection on the Holyday will be for the St. Vincent de Paul society & their assistance to those in need.

coming together

st. James Parish

St. anne parish

Nuestra seÑora de Guadalupe parish

St. hedwig parish

FAMILY ROSARY DURING MAY:

Each Wednesday in May we will gather at one of our 4 churches to pray the Rosary together at 7 p.m. We will ask Our Mother Mary to help us, her children, grow in greater union with each other and with her Son.

MAY 19 – AT SAINT ANNE’S

        MAY 26 – AT SAINT JAMES

The task force, which is working toward the merging of the four parishes, is in need of input from you as to our future. In particular we would like to say that whatever name is decided on for the new parish, the building will always be Saint James Church. The next meeting of the Task Force will be held on Sunday, May 23. Please feel free to contact the representatives from Saint James to express your opinions, concerns, hopes, etc.:

Al Lima 991-8439 or Alvaro.Lima@verizon.net

Kathy Murphy 992-1069

Carol Sylvia 995-2917 or 992-9408 (afternoons)

Deacon Larry St. Onge 992-9408

lastonge@comcast.net

Fr. Richard Wilson 992-9408 or RDWilson1@comcast.net

PARISH MEETING: We invite all parishioners to come to the hall on Monday,

May 24th, at 7:00 p.m. to be able to discuss our merger process.

 

 

PARISH FESTIVAL, AUGUST 6,7,8 2004

There will be a planning meeting for the festival on Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. in the rectory. All are welcome to attend. Your help and input is needed and appreciated.

We are in need of a licensed master electrician during the festival. If you are one or know one, please contact the rectory or come to the meeting May 27 at 7 p.m.

CENTENNIAL OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2004

Thanks to all who have already submitted their donations or pledges for the 2004 Catholic Charities Appeal. As the Diocese celebrates its one hundredth anniversary and as we reflect back on the history of Saint James Parish, we see the many ways that the Church has been of assistance to those in need.

Through the Catholic Charities Appeal the Catholic Church has been able to provide chaplains in the hospitals throughout the diocese, to assist parents and children through adoption programs, to aid women and children in abusive situations, and to help the poor with the basic necessities of life.

The Catholic Charities Appeal makes possible the TV Mass seen Sundays at 8 a.m. on Channel 6, which assists the homebound in being united to the rest of the diocese in prayer.

If possible, we ask that you increase your contributions to the Appeal this year. Because it is the one hundredth anniversary of the Diocese, parishioners who have not given one hundred dollars to the Appeal in the past are asked to do so this year.

You are asked to mail your donation with the Appeal card to the rectory; put it through the mail slot; or put it in the collection. Thank you for your generosity to God’s people –Father Rich

St. James - St. John’s School Golf Tournament

The 4th Annual Capital Improvement Golf Tournament for St. James St. John’s School will be held Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Whaling City Golf Course. There will be a 1:00 pm shotgun start with an awards dinner following.

The donation of $100.00 per golfer includes, green fee, golf cart, gift bag and the dinner. Fee for a dinner guest only is $25.00.

There are openings for foursomes or single players. They are also looking for Tee and Cart sponsors. Please call (508) 996-0534 if you would like to participate in the tournament to help our school.

Many thanks to our tournament sponsor Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, which has been our major sponsor for four years running.

FROM MOURNING TO MEANING: A free 6-week support and education group for adults mourning the loss of a loved one after the 1-year anniversary of their death will be offered by Hospice Outreach of Fall River. Register either for the Thursday afternoon (1-2:30) or Tuesday evening (6:30-8:30) sessions, which begin on June 10 and June 8, respectively. They will be held at the Somerset Library, 1464 County St., Somerset. Registration deadline is June 7. Contact Amy Curry, 888-423-8001 or 508-673-1589.

ST. JOHN NEUMANN LAKESIDE FAMILY FESTIVAL invites you to come & enjoy some old fashion carnival fun. Bring the family and experience rides, games and great food on Memorial Day weekend. Hours are Fri. May 28, 6-11pm; Sat. May 29, Noon-11pm; Sun. May 30, Noon-11pm; Mon. May 31, Noon-5 pm. Located at 157 Middleboro Rd (Route 18), East Freetown (Cathedral Camp).

CATHEDRAL CAMP is now accepting registrations for its summer camp program. The camp, owned & operated by the Diocese of Fall River, is a day camp for children (ages 4-13). It offers 4 two-week sessions from June 28 to August 20. It is located on Route 18 in E. Freetown. Open House will be held June 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Call the camp at 508-763-8874 for more info or for a registration packet.

RECOVERY & PRAYER: REFLECTING ON THE SERENITY PRAYER will be offered June 6 from Noon to 5pm at Holy Cross Family Ministries, 518 Washington St. (Route 138) in N. Easton. Participation in a 12 step program is not required for this retreat, but pre-registration is required. For info call 508-238-4095, ext. 2027. The retreat is free.

LaSalette Grief education programs: The Center for Christian Living at LaSalette in Attleboro offers a variety of programs for people dealing with grief on Sundays (5 to 6:30 pm). Today’s (May 16) topic is "Grief: A sacred sadness." Each session costs $15. No pre-registration is required. For more info, call 508-824-6581 or 508-222-8530.

MAY CROWNINGS AT NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE/ST. HEDWIG: Our neighbors invite us to their upcoming May Crownings of the Blessed Mother. On Friday, May 28 at 5:30 pm they will have a bilingual Crowning service, followed by refreshments in the basement. On Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day) they will have a Spanish Mass at 7 pm, with the Crowning. All are welcome.