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- 02.08.11Please join the Saturday morning Men’s Bible Study in a journey through the history of the Catholic Church. Learn about the major people, places and events of two thousand years of church history. A DVD by Professor Steve Weidenkopf will be used, followed by a discussion of the material presented. Join us every Saturday morning at 7:30am in Meeting Room #1. ...Read more...
- 15.05.09Our new web site, www.saintjames-church.com, has the ability to create and store photo galleries. With our parish's 150th anniversary coming soon wouldn't it be nice to begin to create a historical picture gallery of our parish church and school for all to see from how we started to where we are today. If you have any old pictures that show the church or school - The Photo Depot has offered to sca...Read more...
- 30.04.09If you are currently in 4th grade or older and are interested in becoming an altar server, or are a current altar server in need of a refresher, we will be holding an altar server training class on Thursday, May 14 at 4:00pm in Church. If you are planning on attending the practice, please call Karin at (412)741-6650, extension 310 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected fr...Read more...
- 20.04.09Every year, St. James Church hosts a Farmers' Market as an outreach to support local farmers and early merchants. Now in its sixth year, the St. James Church Farmers' Market hosts merchants selling meat like beef and pork, locally grown fresh vegetables, local honey, and even freshly made pierogies. Join us every Saturday from April through November to help support local farmers and merchants!...Read more...
- 09.03.09Thank you to all who have participated in the Giant Eagle Apples for Students program. This program provides the opportunity for schools to get FREE computer and educational related equipment. To date, we have 339 registered supporters and 846 points! If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late.Register at www.gianteagle.com (click on “Educational Support” to find link to “Apples for the St...Read more...
Youth Ministries O.C. Middle School The Great Feast of Ascension| The Great Feast of Ascension |
In Eastern Christianity this is called the Feast of the Analepsis or the “taking up” of the Lord. It is the culmination of the mystery of the Incarnation marking the end of the physical presence of Jesus. It is the consummation of the union between God and man. As Jesus is taken up into heaven the next great stage of redemption comes with “the taking up” of Jesus life within his people, the Church. The church races rapidly to its birth at Pentecost. With the coming of the Holy Spirit, the overshadowing of the world (like Mary) takes place giving rise to the new Body of Christ, the Church. Mass Times for the Ascension - The Ascension is a Holy Day of obligation. Mass times are Wednesday, May 20 at 4:00pm and Thursday, May 21 at 6:45am, 9:00am and 7:00pm. |