St. James 2024 Annual Report
Holly Days
Saturday, December 7, 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Sunday, December 8, 8:00 am – noon Volunteers for Holly Days: It takes a Parish! We need a lot of volunteers to help with set-up, clean up, decorating, baking, in addition to working the event. Various time slots are available. Sign-up sheets will be in the Gathering Area throughout November, scan the QR code below or sign up online using this link:https://tinyurl.com/volunteerhollydays2024 Calling all Bakers! It’s time to dig out your favorite recipes for the St. James Holly Days’ Bake Sale. If you bake it, we will take it! We are in need of donations of bakery for Saturday and Sunday. Bakery can be dropped off anytime on Saturday, Dec. 7th starting at 9:00am. We are looking for all types of bakery from simple Chex Mix to cookie platters, candy, cakes and pies. **Please specify whether or not your donation contains nuts. Next Weekend is the LAST weekend for Holly Days donation boxes – think of Holly Days during your holiday shopping! HERE’S WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Secret Santa Workshop: Santa’s Workshop gives children the joy of choosing their own special gifts for parents and family members. New items for men, women, teens & children. Used Books: Books, CDs, DVDs and videos. Please no encyclopedias or magazines. Theme Basket Donations: We need large, sturdy baskets, colored paper shred and large and jumbo size CLEAR basket gift bags to create the Theme Baskets this year in addition to donations to fill the baskets. **If you are donating alcohol or a complete basket, please deliver it to the Parish Office. Silent Auction: The Silent Auction is always popular, and will again be an online auction. Each of the auction items up for bid will be displayed at Holly Days, but bidding will only happen via the auction site. Please check out the website for items that are already listed. We will be adding additional items throughout the week and bidding will open on Saturday, 12/7. https://www.32auctions.com/2024HollyDays
Welcome Deacon Lance Tappa and Family!
I am beyond excited to share with you that my family and I will be joining St. James (again), and I will be instituted as your new permanent deacon, effective June 1, 2024. You can read more about Deacon Lance under Upcoming Events.
Following are prayers from Pope Francis for peace in Russia and the Ukraine:
Prayers for Peace in Time of War
Helping Families in Ukraine – Catholic Relief Services
Reconciliation/Confession is Available At: St. James – On Saturday from 3:45-4:15 prior to the 4:30 Mass At any other time, set up an appointment with Fr. John
Morning Mass Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am in the Historic Chapel
Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Holy Hour & Rosary 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday, 7 am – 8 am