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Masses for the Week Sunday, September 27, Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 a.m. Leonard Rock by Peggy & Family Wednesday, September 30, St. Jerome 12:00 p.m. Wendell & Mary Pacuch by Lil Pacuch Sunday, October 4, Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of Our Partner Parishes __________________________________________

Saint Nicholas Day Lottery Ticket Raffle Our parish is sponsoring this lottery ticket with proceeds being applied toward our operating budget. Each ticket costs $10 and has two 3-digit numbers. The winning number will be selected at the first officially drawn PA Lottery Daily Pick-3 evening number on Saint Nicholas Day, Sunday, December 6, at 7 p.m. The winner will receive 1 complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 PA Lottery Scratch-off Tickets. Chances are available in the vestibule after Sunday Mass, at the parish office, as well as by calling Deborah @ (724) 859-3186.

Pricing Rummage Sale Items Donated items are arriving steadily in the church basement for our parish’s upcoming monthly rummage sales. Help is now needed to begin pricing these items in anticipation of our inaugural sale. If you would like to help with arranging and/or pricing the items, kindly call the parish office. Thank you for this consideration.

Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary In the Church, October has traditionally been known as the month of the Rosary. As we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout October, we are hoping to have fresh flowers in front of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If you are interested in purchasing flowers for a particular week In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received... or In Loving Memory of… a family member or friend, we invite you to contact the parish office. The following dates are available: October 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Masses for the Week Saturday, September 26, Vigil Mass (Confirmation) 4:30 p.m. Living & Deceased Members of Our Partner Parishes Sunday, September 27, Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Dorothy Stefaniak by Julie Chierici Monday, September 28, Weekday 7:30 a.m. Aulerich Family by Aulerich Family Tuesday, September 29, St. Michael 7:30 a.m. Frances Dezich by Rich & Ellie Bernat Wednesday, September 30, St. Jerome 7:30 a.m. Communion Service Thursday, October 1, St. Therese of the Child Jesus 7:30 a.m. Don Hall by Wife, Cookie Friday, October 2, Guardian Angels 7:30 a.m. Ashley Morabito by Jamie Morabito Saturday, October 3, Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. Christopher Crossan by Patricia & Bernie Cichocki Sunday, October 4, Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Audrey Marzaloes by Marzaloes Family ____________________________________________

Sacrament of Confirmation On Saturday, September 26, Father Vincent administered the Sacrament of Confirmation at Saint James Church. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of these candidates as they are strengthened in faith, anointed with the Oil of Chrism, and blessed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The candidates are: Michael (David) Bucci, Jack (Matthew) Getty, Cole (George) Graf, Maria (Anthony) Heath, Solomon (Juan Diego) Smith, and Sophia (Catherine) Yard. We also thank the parents, sponsors and instructors of our Confirmandi who have been instrumental in the children’s spiritual formation. Your love and concern is to be commended. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen these children throughout their lives.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. — Saint Augustine

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Baptism Preparation Class Parents who are anticipating the birth of their first child are required to take a baptism prepara-tion class prior to the baptism. For more informa-tion regarding the class, please call the parish office at (724) 478-4958.

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Weekly Offering September 19th & 20th Offering................................................$3,198.00 Children’s Collection......................................$5.00 Online Giving...........................................$533.00 Faith Formation................................................$10.00 Loose.............................................................$112.00 Good Friday/Holy Land........................................$5.00 Children’s Activities...........................................$25.00

Weekly Sanctuary Light

Each Catholic Church has a sanctuary light that burns near the tabernacle to remind us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the reposed Blessed Sacrament. The offering to burn the weekly candle In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received or In Loving Memory of a family member or friend is $10. In the month of October, the following date is available: October 25. If you are interested in memorializing the weekly Sanctuary Light we invite you to contact the parish office.

Statue Restoration When Saint James Church was dedicated in 1954, statues of the Sacred Heart and Saint James adorned the cinderblock back wall on either side of the crucifix. When the cinderblock wall was later plastered, these two statues were relocated to different parts of the church and the pedestals on which the statues were placed were stored in the rectory garage. For the most part these statues are in good condition, although some paint is beginning to peal. At the recommendation of our Parish Finance Council and Pastoral Council, these statues will be restored, as needed, and will be placed in their original locations. We are currently obtaining a price to restore the statues and pedestals. If you would like to make a contribution toward the restoration, or give a donation In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received or In Loving Memory of a family member or friend, you may place the gift in an envelope marked “Statues Restoration Fund” and put the envelope in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Thus far we have received $350 toward the statue restoration. The restoration will begin after the necessary funds are generated. Should sufficient funds be obtained, the excess monies will be used to restore, as needed, the Statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and Saint Anthony. Thank you for this consideration.

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Weekly Offering September 20th Offering.............................................$1,298.00 Monthly................................................$710.00 Children’s Activities..................................$50.00 Loose.....................................................$25.00 Seminary/Clergy Collection.......................$10.00 Accent...................................................$10.00 Energy..................................................$102.00

Withdrawal from Our Savings Due to COVID-19 our parish’s weekend offertory collections have decreased dramatically and our weekly bingo revenue has been halted. Need-less-to-say, our parish is struggling to meet our financial obligations. Our parish has $251,651 in our savings account. This past week we with-drew $5,000 from our savings to meet our finan-cial obligations. It is imperative that this with-drawal does not become a regular occurrence. As a result, we are asking for your support to help our faith community to remain financially viable. Your support of the parish through your weekly contribution and our fundraising activities is greatly appreciated.

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Fall Bible Study Fall Bible Study will begin Thursday, October 1st from 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. in the St. James Parish Center. All are welcome. Masks are required. It is a perfect way to know more about Jesus & His desire for our lives. Come join us! Any questions, please contact Beth Kendle at 724-727-3240 or email at elk409@gmail.com.

Seminarian and Clergy Formation Collection This weekend, September 26 and 27, a second collec-tion will be taken for Seminarian and Clergy Formation. Please consider making a financial gift in support of the seminarians, our men who are preparing for the perma-nent diaconate, for the ongoing formation of the clergy, and for the international priests serving throughout the diocese.

Matters of Sexual Misconduct Information If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone — please contact PA ChildLine immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct af-ter you have called the ChildLine number and made the report. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, ext. 1221.

Please keep the following in your prayers: Mary Ann Amorino, Rose Ashbaugh, Mary Bailey, Marge Ber-nat, Mike Bernat, Richard Bopp, Barbara Ferrari, Rich-ard Ferrari, Michael Fraser, Judy Grzybek, Steve Gu-larski, Carol Hollenbaugh, John Jackson, Buddy Koff-man, Kimberly McHenry, Mary Ann McIlwain, Fred Mo-rabito, Carol Schneider, Frank Stefaniak Sr., Rick Tam-ski, Fr. Mario Tizziani, Marcella Trinclisti, and all the sick who need our prayers.

Electronic Giving Option In order to provide an electronic giving option for our parish members and/or visitors, we have an electronic giving link on our websites. “Donate” tabs are available on the site for both Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parish. If you are a member or visitor of either parish, we welcome your contribution, offering or finan-cial gift using Paya Financial Services. This service pro-vides online giving -- either one-time or recurring -- and it is quick, convenient and secured using SSL encryption methods. If you wish to make a one-time or recurring contribution or gift electronically, you may visit our web-sites [www.evcatholic.org or www.stjamesapollo.org] and click the "donate" tab. You may also call the parish office if you need assistance in signing-up.

Join the Oldest and Original Christian Faith If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or know someone who is, or if you were baptized Catholic and did not receive Holy Communion or receive your Confir-mation, or if you just feel like you do not know the basis of the Faith and would like to expand your knowledge, consider joining RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults] and completing your journey in the Faith at next year’s Easter Vigil. For further information please con-tact Father Vincent at (724) 478-4958.

Enrolling Students Saint Joseph High School in Natrona Heights is enrolling students in grades 9-11. Scholarship and financial aid is available. For additional information call (724) 226-4932 or email admissions@saintjosephhs.com.

Faith Formation News! Our Faith Formation will resume on Sunday, October 4th (note

date change). You should have received a mailing with the particulars.

Check out Christ the King’s website for an online registration form. You will need to register online in order to receive your book, online login and Zoom link. Faith Formation will be done

virtually this fall as well as First Communion preparation. If your child is in 2nd grade, please be sure to complete the online

First Communion registration form.

Prices are as follows:

Early Bird discount—Extended to Saturday, October 3rd due to registration form delay—One child is $25 and two or more

children is $45 NO FEE for 6th-12th graders

We particularly need to know if your child is enrolled at Catho-lic school in 2nd grade as they receive their sacraments at the

parish to which they belong.

If your child is entering 1st grade, then they MUST enroll in Faith Formation in order to receive First Reconciliation/

Communion (in 2nd grade). They must also have regular atten-dance during their 1st/2nd grade years.

Be sure to register for FORMED.

6th-12th grade news! Our Virtual Youth Ministry will resume on Sunday, Octo-

ber 4th (note the date change). You should have re-ceived a mailing with the particulars.

Check out Christ the King’s website for an online regis-tration form. Confirmation will be done virtually this

fall. If your child is in 8th grade, please be sure to com-plete the online Confirmation registration form which is

due by October 3rd. There is no fee this year for the Confirmation preparation program.

If your child is entering 7th grade, then they MUST enroll in Faith Formation or the middle school EDGE program

in order to receive Confirmation (in 8th grade). They must also have regular attendance during their 7th/8th

grade years.

There is NO registration fee for Youth Ministry. Regis-trations are due by October 3rd. You must register in

order to participate.

We particularly need to know if your child is enrolled at Catholic school in 2nd grade as they receive their sacra-

ments at the parish to which they belong.

Be sure to register for FORMED.

Rental Opportunities As a means of generating income to supplement our parish’s operating budget, the social hall is available to rent. The hall seats 150 people, has ample park-ing, and it is an ideal setting for baptismal parties, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, wedding anniversary celebrations, etc. Aside from a $125 fee to cover the cost of the janitor and the required di-ocesan insurance, there is no cost to use the hall if you are a registered and active member of the par-ish. A donation, however, will be accepted. Non-parish members may rent the hall for $275 [which includes the required diocesan insurance and the janitor’s fee]. The cost to use the kitchen is an addi-tional $50. A $100 security deposit will be charged at the scheduling of the event. Following the event if the hall is in good order, the security deposit will be refunded. Otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and used to pay for repairs, etc. For more informa-tion on renting the hall, or to check on the availabil-ity of dates, we invite you to contact the parish of-fice.

Learn More About Greensburg Central Catholic Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School by joining a virtual open house where you can meet administrators, faculty and staff; learn about the school’s college-prep curriculum; see how Catholic identity is at the center of the school’s mission; and get a taste of the school’s many extracurricular and athletic offerings. Visit www.gcchs.org and complete the short registration form, and the virtual open house link will be sent to you immediately. Make a Centurion Con-nection today!

Best Choice Labels from Naser Foods If you purchase, Best Choice Foods at our local Naser Foods, you may now drop those labels in the collection basket to be turned into cash that will benefit both Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James. This is a program run by Best Choice for non-profit groups and we have recently signed up. The amount refunded depends on the number of labels received. There are more than 2,500 Best Choice Products throughout the store and all will help us earn cash back.

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY One hour, one day a year across our country, people of all ages and backgrounds stop to pray and witness for life. On Respect Life Sunday, October 4, 2020, the local line of the National Life Chain will take place at Routes 156 & 981 (Avonmore Crossroads) from 2:00-3:00 PM. We will stand in quiet prayer for one hour and witness for life. EVERYONE IS INVITED. Please bring a chair if standing is difficult.

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