CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT JAMES

Growing the Church by the use of stewardship, evangelization and example

St. James Parish 3275 US-158 Bypass

Henderson, NC 27537

Rev. John Gillespie, Pastor Phone: (252) 438-3124 Fax: (252) 438-3214 Marion Armhold, Administrative Assistant email: stjamescath@embarqmail.com website: http://www.stjamescatholichenderson.org

Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Hispanic Liturgy 12:30 p.m. For Weekday Mass Schedule see inside the bulle n

Reconcilia on Saturday 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.

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Parish Mission Statement

At Saint James Catholic Church, we exist to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As we strive to proclaim the gospel, we remain aware and committed to evangelization: living, manifesting and embodying the message of Jesus Christ and of His Church on a diocesan, parish, and personal level. Evangelization relates to everything we do as we respond to a growing and diverse Catholic community. We must reach out to the many alienated and un-churched among us, as well as work for Christian unity through ecumenical/interfaith partnerships. We must work to develop appropriate means to pass on the gift of faith to succeeding generations. Evangelization permeates all of our goals.

HENDERSON / OXFORD, NC ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday November 25 5:00 pm +Loretta Russell (Jim & Barb Vaeth) Sunday November 26 10:00 am +Al Toth (Tom & Helen Englehart) 12:30 pm People of the Parish Monday November 27 9:00 am Anna Mae Toth (Mary Roberson) Wednesday November 29 9:00 pm +Al Toth (John & Mary Tish) Thursday November 30 9:00 am +StaRon Don Tavious (Yolanda Wilson) Friday December 1 9:00 am People of the Parish

Altar Flowers are for the Glory of God Requested By Debra Smith

Pray for those who are sick… Phyllis Averett Jonathan King LaVerne Bernard Hamlin Landis Nancy Bernard Frances Larch John Bierman Roger Liggett John Camara Mary Meyer Ann Christian Ricky Mosley Bill Davenport Lisa Oswald Barbara Dean Victoria Oswald Kim Dean Wade Jamie Pekow Delaney Erwin Kim Renuart Mayra Estrada Chase R. Richardson Jeffery Ferrell Elaine Sibbersen Ann & Joe Fonseca Iluminada Sta. Maria Charles Frazier Chuck & Margie Sullivan Donna Gaul Tim Sullivan Austin & Joseph Gwinn Anna Mae Toth Bernie Haefner Andy Toth John Henry Barbara & Jim Vaeth Rose Mary Ison Katherine Vaughan Lori Jessup Judy Williford Patrick Kane Scott Willstaedt Robert Kelly Lucie & Nick Zanon …and all members of our community who are in need of our prayers. Pray for those in the military… Phillip Brewer ~ Navy Joseph Johnson ~ Marines Krizzel June Maghanoy ~ Army Danilo Morales ~ Army Walter Newman ~ Air Force Aaron Renuart ~ Marines Ericka Stokes ~ Navy William Jordan Taylor IV ~ Army Timothy Toppin ~ Army Anyone in the hospital , in a nursing home or ill desiring Holy Communion or to have your friend or family military mem-ber included on the above lists please contact the office.

Adult Faith Formation Classes Bishop Robert Barron of Santa Barbara, fresh from addressing the staff at Facebook Headquarters in Menlo Park California, has just come out with a new DVD titled David The King. With all the energy and wisdom we have come to expect from Bishop Barron's lectures, in David the King he shows how to understand this pivotal figure in Jewish history. For David causes us to look backward toward Adam's kingship and forward toward Christ the King. In these 30 minute lectures, filmed before a large church audience, we will see how Christ is the fulfill-ment of the Davidic line and the realization of the kingdom of God on earth. Please consider joining us for the conclusion of these presentations at 10:00 am in the library on Thursday, November 30th. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a parish program for those interested in joining the Roman Catholic Church. It is a nine month program aimed at formal entrance during the Easter Vigil Mass. The RCIA is specifically designed to be used for Non-Catholics but also those Catholics wishing to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The format is a study/discussion group led by our pastor Father John. If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining our faith community please have them con-tact the parish office for more information. Diocese News The Diocese of Raleigh is seeking qualified individuals to fill the positions of full-time staff parish auditor and part-time contract parish auditor. Both roles require 30-40% travel throughout the Diocese of Raleigh. For addi-tional information please go to the Diocese’s website at: www.dioceseofraleigh.org/employment. Project Rachel Weekend Retreat If you are suffering from an abortion, experience the love of Jesus Christ at a Project Rachel weekend retreat December 8-10, 2017. The weekend retreat, for both women and men, will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of the Res-urrection. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, for-giveness and compassion. For more information or to register for the retreat, contact Project Rachel at projectrachel@nc.rr.com or call (919) 852-1021. The cost is $150 for lodging at Avila Retreat Center, meals and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, some assistance is available. If you would like to give the gift of healing to a woman that may need a scholarship to attend the retreat, please mail your check to Project Rachel, 2304 Wesvill Ct., Ste. 340, Raleigh, NC 27607 or email projectrachel@nc.rr.com for more information.

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Readings for next Sunday First Sunday of Advent 1st Reading ~ Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b: 64:2-7 (2B) Responsorial Psalm~ Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 2nd Reading ~ 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Gospel ~ Mark 13:33-37 Spiritual Resources for Homilies The following are excellent resources to preview each Sunday's gospel. These catholic websites often provide the homily on the Wednesday prior to coming to church on Sunday. By previewing the gospel and different approaches to homilies, you can deepen your understanding of the Word of God. Saint Vincent Arch Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Pennsylvania www.saintvincentarchabbey.org Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles www.wordonfire.org Creighton University (also has daily reflections) Creighton U Daily Reflections—OnlineMinistries St. Louis University Center for Liturgy-go to link for Sun-day Website If you would like to learn more about your catholic faith, The University of Notre Dame is offering online courses. The course catalog can be viewed by going to STEP@Notre Dame. Quinceanera Information For a young girl to celebrate her Quinceanera at St. James there must be attendance at Mass every week. Wedding Anniversaries If you would like your Wedding Anniversary noted in the bulletin, email a line to Ray and Mary Marshall at raymar@buggs.net or 434-636-2344 thirty days in advance.. The anniversaries will be announced at the beginning of each month.

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Altar Society Thank you to everyone who helped with the yard sale and made it such a success. The parishioners who worked at the sale, the people who donated items and the Altar Society who unpacked everything and priced them and a million other things too numerous to mention here. It was a great day for all! Gift Shop News Who is St Benedict? St. Benedict was born around 480 in Nursia, Italy, the son of a Roman noble. He was sent to Rome to finish his education, but soon left to live a life of solitude. After living for a time as a hermit, he was sought out and asked to become the leader and spiritual guide of a group of monks. Soon, other young men joined them and as their numbers increased, Benedict was led to build Monte Cassino, in Cassino Italy. This became the founda-tion of Monastic life. Soon, his beliefs and instructions were collected into what we know as the Rule of St. Benedict. Benedict died at Monte Cassino on March 21, 547. He is the Patron Saint of many causes, but especially for his intercession against evil and temptations. We invite you to stop by the Gift Shop and browse our St. Benedict collection. Social Concerns Ministry Men’s Homeless Shelter has opened as of Novem-ber 1st proving a safe, warm place to sleep, shower, have a hot meal and breakfast. Hours of operation are 5:30 pm to 6:30 am seven nights a week through March 31st. If you would like to help these men by providing a hot meal please call Jane King at 252-432-9494 to schedule your night for a dinner. The shelter is located at Frist Presbyterian Church on Church St. off Chestnut St. in Henderson. It’s advisa-ble to call Jane one to two days ahead to obtain a more accurate count of men needing a meal. Other needs are thermal underwear size med. through 2X, white tube socks or heavy socks, sugar and pine sol cleaner. Donated items may be left in basket in the Narthex. St. James Parishioners There a number of parishioners who have been providing help to fellow parishioners with transport and other needs. If you are in need of help to get to Mass, doctor appointments, food shopping, etc. please call the office to see if we might be able to help you.

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