Sunday 8 a.m. (Community Choir) & 11a.m. (Gospel Choir)

Reconciliation (Confessions): By Appointment Please call the office

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: Monday– Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 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

May 27, 2018

MASS SCHEDULES

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

~~ Sunday, May 27, 2018 ~~ ~ Most Holy Trinity ~

St. James needs to collect $ 7,500.00 each week

in order to meet our operating expenses. Please help us meet this goal

May 20, 2018

Ordinary Offering $ 3,744.01 Land: $ 585.00 Outreach/Poor: $ 285.00 Religious/Gift Shop: $ 146.00 Flowers $ 25.00

May God Bless your generosity

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

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.

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR FAITH

Today is a day simply to ponder the fact that in baptism we were claimed by God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The first reading from Deuteronomy prompts us to fix in our hearts the truth that God is the Lord of both heaven and earth and there is no other god. Saint Paul reminds us that, because we received the Spirit of adoption in baptism, we are now children of God. In the Gospel Jesus charges us with the re-sponsibility to make other disciples. These realities make today’s solemnity a day of praise, adoration, and responsibility. It is a fitting day to thank God for the absolutely free gift of faith that we were given in bap-tism. It is also a day to ask God for strength to take on the responsibility of sharing that faith with others. 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 June 10, 2018, with Robert Bass. If you have any questions, contact the parish office at 702-648-6606.

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

Monthly Payment of $3,788.75 (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of April 30, 2018: $196,807.75

Reminder to all parishioners: please make certain you lock your vehicle before entering the church building.

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“Go….and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” — Mt 28:19

May 27, 2018

8:00 am: Eddie Mae O’Neal (birthday)

11:00 am: People of the Parish

Sunday: May 27, 2018 MOST HOLY TRINITY Mass ~ 8:00 am Confirmation Mass ~ 11:00 am (Bishop Thomas) Monday: May 28, 2018 Memorial Day (office closed) Thursday: May 31, 2018 Bible Study Group ~ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Gospel Choir Practice ~ 6:59 pm Saturday: June 2, 2018 Gracious Ladies Mtg- 4th Degree ~ 11:00 am Beginning on Monday June 4th and ending on Monday, August 13th Parish Office Summer Hours: 8 am until 12 noon Mon -Thurs

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c; Mark 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Peter 1:10-16; Psalm 98:1-4; Mark 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Peter 1:18-25; Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20; Mark 10:32-45 Thursday: Zephaniah 3:14-18a or Romans 12:9-16; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Luke 1:39-56 Friday: 1 Peter 4:7-13; Psalm 96:10-13; Mark 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Psalm 63:2-6; Mark 11:27-33 Sunday: Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Why Register In the Church Many people attend Mass here at our church, but are not registered parishioners. It is important to be registered and use your offering enve-lopes 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 Reli-gious Education Program. If you are not registered in the church, we can-not 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 re-ceive offering envelopes, 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.

WORLD YOUTH DAY - PANAMA 2019 Attention youth 18-35 Pope Francis has invited you to come join him in Panama January 27th, 2019 for World Youth Day! The Diocese of Las Vegas is sponsoring a trip to World Youth Day from January 21st through January 28th, 2019. The cost of the trip is $3,000. Join other young adults from around the world in this once in a lifetime experience. Questions can be directed to Fr. Gene Kinney at 702-642-1154.

Parish Pastoral Council Vacancy

Parish Pastoral Council has an opening on the council. Please pick up information from the office or call Brenda Dumas for more information.

Parish Finance Council Vacancy We are seeking eligible volunteer candidates to be appointed to the St. James Finance Council. If you have a desire to serve on our finance council, please submit a resume addressing your experiences, background and reason why you would like to be on our council. Please submit resume to Pamela Hunter, our Business Manager, no later than June 7, 2018.

The Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Wine and Cheese Tasting Event on 8 June 2018 at St James. Festivities start at 6pm. There will be music, cheese, fun, wine basket raffles, food, our world renowned ring toss, and of course wine. Cost is still only $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets go on sale 3 June after morning masses. Come out for an entertain-ing night of fellowship and relaxation!

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.

Sandwich Ministry We are seeking a volunteer to shop for our sandwich making for the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Sandwiches made are picked up by Catholic Charities to distribute to the home-less. If you are willing to assist with this ministry, please con-tact Pam Hunter in the Parish Office at 702-648-6606.

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FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

The Faith Formation Office hours:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays ~ 9:00 am -3:00 pm Thursdays ~ 1:00 pm -7:00 pm

Sacraments

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

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Month of May

May 02: Rhonda Hooper May 03: Tyrell Bass May 04: Robert Marshall, Angela Harvey May 05: Theresa Usigbe May 07: Nancy Czulewicz May 08: Rhonda Royal, Danielle Villano May 10: Charles Okeke, Anniv: Charles & Betty Allen May 12: Naeem Langston, Jr. May 14: Mary Schirling, Bobbye Boxx May 15: Elizabeth Chimal-Arellano, Raymond Newell Anniv: John & Janet Holmberg May 17: Maria Angela May 18: Mike Rippa May 20: Mary Thrower, Elijah Hunter May 22: Steven Nwogbe May 23: Dan Skrenes, Michelle Okeke May 24: Pauline Evans, Dorothy McComb, Clarke Barte, Sr. May 25: Josy “Star” Vasquez May 29: Virginia Castaneda, Elyza Chimal-Arellano May 28: Ina Dorman, Walt Evans May 31: Stacey Scott-Cherry

June 2: Terri Batch June 3: Al Gourrier, Jr If your birthday or anniversary date is missing and you are a registered parishioner, please contact the church office

May Calendar

27 - Confirmation Mass - 11:00am

June Calendar

3 - Graduation Recognition 3 - Final Confirmation Classes ~ 1:00pm

Graduating Class of 2018

Are you graduating from 8th grade, high school or college this year? Then we invite you to take part in our special recognition of graduates at the masses on Sunday, June 3rd. We would like to acknowledge your achievements and give you a special blessing. If you are a registered parishioner here at St. James and want to be included in this honor, you MUST stop by the church office to add your name to the list by Sunday, May 27th. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Eagan, the Director of Faith Formation, at 702-648-6606.

"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 spiritual 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.

Registration for this event has begun. Stop by our table out in the gathering space following mass to get more information.

If you register by June 1st the fee is $65 From June 2 - July 15 the 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 at-tending this conference. We hope we will reach this goal so that everyone will know that at St. James the Apostle, "HOPE GROWS HERE."

Sacrament of Confirmation

Today we celebrate with those who will be receiving the Sacra-ment of Confirmation at our 11:00am Mass. Our newly in-stalled Bishop George Leo Thomas will be administering this sacrament to the confirmation candidates. St. James, please pray for these candidates, who have been pre-paring for this important step in their faith formation: Nicholas Barbin Joelle Joosten Roberto Castro Sophia Joosten Damien Garcia Courtney Lewis Adanely Garcia Uche Nwokike Alexis Gourrier Richard Ong Jalen Gourrier Germana Rappa Josue Gutierrez Josephine Vasquez Jeremy Joosten Ian Wakayu

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.

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Pastor’s Message

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.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) Committee Liaison/Assignments

Fr. Jim Jankowski - Pastor Brenda Dumas - PPC Chair - Evangelization

Lavonne Lewis - PPC V.Chair Stewardship & Parish Life Vincent Barte, Jr. - PPC Secretary/Communications

Dwight Dorman - Parish Life Vacancy- Christian Formation

Stacey Hunter - Social Justice & Community Engagement Linda Culliver - Communications

Robert Shack - Liturgy David Bechtel - Communications

Fr. Lijo Abraham ( Advisor) D. James Marek (Advisor non-voting) Pamela Hunter (Advisor (non-voting)

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James,

NEW BEGINNINGS The installation of our new Bishop is definitely a new beginning for all of us. It was an absolutely wonderful experience of the gathering of the universal Roman Catholic Church to which we all belong. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, was represented by Archbishop Christo-phe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, who resides in Washington, D.C. The Roman Catholic Church in the United States was represented by two cardinals and several bishops who showed their support by their presence. And then, the parishes and ministries of the Diocese of Las Vegas were represented in full force as over 2,000 souls packed the Shrine of the Most Holy Re-deemer. It was a real example of the universality of the Church which showed the reality that we’re not just a parish family here in Las Ve-gas, but we are a vibrant part of the world-wide Roman Catholic Church!

So, many have been asking, “How do we address our new bishop?” Well, he would like to be addressed on a personal level as “Bishop Thomas,” just like we have always addressed Bishop Pepe. A more formal greeting would be “Your Excellency.”

In the Eucharistic Prayer we always refer to our Pope and Bishop by their first names. So, Bishop Thomas has asked us priests to refer to him as “George Leo” when we pray for him in the Eucharistic Prayer.

So, what about Bishop Pepe? Is he still a bishop? Now he is our “Bishop Emeritus.” The word “Emeritus” is used to designate some-one as retired, but still retaining his title. Bishop Pepe is, and always will be, a Bishop. Therefore, we will continue to refer to him as Bishop Pepe.

As we move forward with this new beginning, let us continue to pray for our new Bishop George Leo Thomas and our Bishop Emeritus Joseph Anthony Pepe. We are truly blessed by them and their minis-tries among us.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST EUCHARIST CLASS OF 2018 Last Sunday found five of our young parishioners so happy to enjoy their first encounter with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. As is always the case, I am so inspired by the simple and true faith of these young ones as they approach to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. It’s a reminder to all of us to cherish what sometimes can become a rou-tine. God loves each one of us unconditionally, and as we share so intimately in God’s presence in the Eucharist, may we remember to let that love shine forth in all we say and do.

Many thanks to Ms. Arsenia Eagan, our Director of Faith Formation, and her loyal catechists Ms Phyllis Rose and Mrs. Martine O’Neil. God continues to work through your dedicated lives! These children are proof of it! Peace always, Fr. James Michael Jankowski Pastor

Bishop Thomas invites you to join in the celebration of the ordination to priesthood of transitional deacon Miguel Cor-ral. The celebration will take place Thursday May 31, be-ginning at 6pm, at Guardian Angel Cathedral. There will be a light reception following the ordination mass, in Anderson Hall. Deacon Miguel is from the parish of St. Bridget, and has also served in other parishes in the Diocese of Las Ve-gas throughout his journey toward priesthood, including St. Anne, St. Christopher, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton; he also served at Catholic Charities. Fr. Miguel's first mass following his ordination will be Fri-day June 1, at 5pm at St. Anne. Fr. Miguel will also be presiding in English at St. Francis of Assisi - Mass of Thanksgiving, Sunday, June 3rd at 11:30 am. All are welcome!

Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA)

St. James the Apostle’s 2018 assessment is $37,342.00. We received pledges in the amount of $24,670 from 55 parishion-ers and have payments of $11,695. We are encouraging our 300 registered households to participate in making this a suc-cessful “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.

Lobby Bulletin Board and Information Shelf Please do not place any materials on the lobby bulletin board or the information shelf unless approved by the pastor.