Saturday, May 29

4 p.m. Deceased Members of the festival committee

Sunday, May 30

8:30 - John Park

10 a.m. - Captain Sixto Margual

12:30 – Mass with the Franciscans

Weekday Mass @ 9 a.m.

Monday, May 31 – Gaudino Correia Moreno

Tuesday, June 1 – Jacinto & Maria Tavares & Dionisia Costa

Wednesday, June 2 – Murdock & Cristina Myette

Thursday, June 3 – Mary P. Correia

Friday, June 4 – Manuel J. Ramos

Saturday, June 5

4 p.m. – Rachel Maurice & John Fitzpatrick

Sunday, June 6

8:30 – Mercedes Brown & Russell Pittsley

10 a.m. – Angie Samoisette

Our merger will be conducted in two stages. The first stage will be the merger of St. Anne’s Parish with ours, which will occur on Saturday, June 26 at the 4 p.m. Mass. We will welcome the people of St. Anne’s formally at that Mass and Father Richard and Deacon Larry will be joined by Father Buote and Deacon Morency on the altar. They will begin their retirements by entrusting their flock to us. May we all be good shepherds, each in our own way. The Hospitality Committee will be organizing a reception after Mass.

The second stage will be the merging of St. Hedwig & Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe parishes with ours. That will occur on Saturday, July 24 at the 4 p.m. Mass. This year the Feast of St. James falls on a Sunday. This divine coincidence allows us to welcome everyone on the vigil of our feast day. Thus the readings of the Mass will be the special ones of St. James’ feast. The Hospitality Committee will also organize the reception after this Mass.

Please mark both dates in your calendar and make an effort to be present. In the summer we have many other things on our minds, but these are two things which are worth "penciling in" so as to welcome our brothers & sisters in Christ.

Please feel free to contact the representatives from Saint James on the joint committee 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

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

YOUTH GROUP: In view of our upcoming merger, the youth group of St. Hedwig/Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe would like to invite junior high and high school youth to a Barbeque at St. James on Wednesday, June 2 at 5 pm. It should be a good opportunity to meet and begin to think about activities. Contact Fr. Richard for more info.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Bishop Coleman has asked all the parishes in the diocese to install their Eucharistic Ministers on the feast of Corpus Christi, which is Sunday, June 13 this year. We will be having the ceremony at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Please come and rededicate yourself in your service to Christ in bringing His Body to His People.

ALTAR SERVERS: We will have a meeting on Monday, June 14 at 5 p.m. in the church to plan for the summer special events and to welcome the altar servers from our neighboring parishes.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS: Mrs. Worden and Fr. Wilson would like to meet with all the Religious Education teachers from our 4 parishes on Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at St. James Rectory so as to discuss our program for the upcoming year. Please make an effort to attend. Thank you for your important service.

MAY CROWNING AT NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE/ST. HEDWIG: Our neighbors invite us to their upcoming May Crownings of the Blessed Mother. On Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day) they will have a Spanish Mass at 7 p.m. (preceded by Rosary at 6:30) with the Crowning. All are welcome.

RETIREMENT MASS FOR FR. BUOTE & DEACON MORENCY: Sunday, June 13 at 11 a.m. St. Anne’s parish will have a Mass and reception to thank God for the many years of service given by Fr. Buote and Deacon Morency to the parish. All are welcome.

VISIT OUR NEIGHBORS BEFORE THEIR CHURCHES CLOSE: Time is running out for you to be able to worship with the parishioners of St. Anne’s, St. Hedwig and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe parishes in their present environments. Many of them have begun coming to St. James occasionally so as to get ready for the merger. I know that the priests and people of our neighbors would be very happy to meet St. James people visiting them at their current homes. The Mass schedule for St. Anne is:

Eucharistic Adoration at our neighbors this week: Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Anne’s (in English with Fr. Wilson); First Friday 7 to 8 p.m. at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (in Spanish with Fr. Wilson).

School advisory council meeting: Monday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the school.

We are in need of a licensed master electrician during the festival. If you are one or know one, please contact the rectory. Thanks to all who came to the meeting on May 27.

The 4^th 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.

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.

Triduum in honor of St. Anthony: St. Anthony’s Parish in the North End will honor its patron, beginning Friday, June 4: 5 pm Mass, then Holy Hour. Opening Ceremonies at 6:45. Saturday, June 5: Outside activities begin at 1 pm. Mass @ 4:30, followed by procession, Benediction, distribution of St. Anthony’s Bread. Sunday, June 6: Mass & Anointing of the Sick @ 12, then outside activities.

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. According to our parish history, our founding pastor, Fr. James Clark, always reminded his parishioners of our need to exercise Christian charity to our neighbor, whether near or far. That tradition was beautifully continued by Father Ed Correia during these last 10 years.

Remember our deceased veterans in prayer on memorial day!