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, Juniors 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 Arsenia Eagan Birdie Ray Pam Hunter Arnel Biares Susan Briare

1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106 (702) 648-6606 Fax (702) 648-0352 Email: stjames@sjtac.org

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

April 8, 2018

Website: http://www.sjtac.org Office Hours:

Office Staff

Faith Formation Director Administrative Assistant Business Manager Custodian

Director of Music

Parish Office

MASS SCHEDULES

Patricia Bell Iggy Gomez Betty Bodley Mary Jennings Yakkia Comminey Shelly McGinnis Drew Ferris Bobby Ferris Risen Dixon Edward Scott Goldie Lavizzo Richard Zaragoza Nathan Symes Agnes Winder

If you would like to add a family member to our prayer list, you may do so by contacting the parish.

~~ Sunday, April 8, 2018 ~~ ~ Second Sunday of Easter

~ (Divine Mercy) ~

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

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

March 25, 2018 (Palm Sunday)

Second Collection: Fr. Lijo’s Mission Appeal: $2,712.00

Ordinary Offering $ 6,288.10 Land Debt: $ 273.00 Outreach/Poor: $ 90.00 Flowers: $ 140.00 Religious/Gift Shop $ 321.00 March 29, 2018 (Holy Thursday): $420.21 March 30, 2018 (Good Friday): $509.00

Holy Land Offering

March 31, 2018 (Easter Vigil): $905.26

April 1, 2018 (Easter Sunday)

Land Debt: $ 2,365.00 Ordinary Offering $ 8,264.00 Outreach/Poor: $ 337.50 Flowers: $ 422.00 Donuts: $ 100.00

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.

SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE

It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us di-rectly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, taken from the conclu-sion of John’s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so “that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name” (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that “[e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God” (5:1)—what we might refer to as being “born again.” Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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

Monthly Payment of $3,788.75 (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of March 31, 2018: $199,939.16

Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA)

St. James the Apostle’s 2018 assessment is $37,342.00. We received pledges in the amount of 15,295 from 32 parishion-ers and have payments of $6,150.00. We are encouraging our 300 registered households to participate in making this a successful “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.

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“Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” — 1 John 5:5

April 8, 2018

8:00 am: Joseph Bognar† and Jean Kreger† 11:00 am: People of the Parish

Sunday: April 8, 2018 Mass ~ 8:00 am (KPC&LA turnout) Mass ~11:00 am (Gospel Choir) New Members Mtg in sanctuary following Mass Women’s Auxiliary Mtg following 11:00 am Mass Confirmation Extension ~ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday: April 11, 2018 Finance Council Mtg ~ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Parish Pastoral Council ~ 6:59 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday: April 12, 2018 Bible Study Group ~ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Gospel Choir Practice ~ 6:59 pm - 8:30 pm Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day)

Saturday: April 14, 2018 Gracious Ladies-4th Degree Mtg ~ 10:00 am Memorial Mass for Lionel Fleming ~ 12:15 pm

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10; Psalm 40:7-11; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38

Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 93:1-2, 5; John 3:7b-15

Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Psalm 34:2-9; John 3:16-21

Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Psalm 34:2, 9, 17-20; John 3:31-36

Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14; John 6:1-15

Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; John 6:16-21

Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 John 2:1-5a;

Why Register In the Church Many people attend Mass here at our church, but are not registered pa-rishioners. It is important to be registered and use your offering envelopes 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 Religious Education Pro-gram. If you are not registered in the church, we cannot 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 receive 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.

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 April 8, 2018, with Robert Bass. If you have any questions, con-tact the parish office at 702-648-6606.

Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus (K of C) are holding their annual Semi-nary Raffle Ticket sales today and next Sunday after the 8am and 11am Masses. This raffle is an important part of the bishop’s plea for donations to financially help our seminari-ans. Your generosity to this raffle sale is greatly appreciated.

Tickets are only $1 or a booklet of 20 for $20. 1st Prize is $1000, 2nd prize $300, 3rd Prize $200,

4th Prize $100 and 5th prize is $75. Drawing is 5 May 2018.

See your K of C team at the church doors after mass and help our seminarians. Thank you!

The Knights of Columbus are holding a recruitment drive on 15 April after the morning masses. If you want to help your church and community and want to promote charity, unity, fra-ternity and patriotism, then it is time to become a Knight of Columbus. We need you to help promote and defend the catho-lic faith. Come by and see us after Mass

Mon, April 9th

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St. James Community Please be respectful of our Sanctuary.

Gum chewing in church is not acceptable. Please do not remove gum from your mouth and leave it on the seat. It is unsanitary and costly to remove from the chairs. Also, do not bring food or any drinks (other than water); and please do not leave water bottles and other debris in the church. We want all to keep in mind the reverence of God’s House. Careful attention should be given to appropriate attire at all times. Thank you and God Bless

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

The Faith Formation Office hours:

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

April Calendar

8 - Catechism Classes - 9:15am 8 - Confirmation Extended Class - 1:00pm 15 - Catechism Classes - 9:15am 22 - Catechism Classes - 9:15am 22 - Confirmation Classes - 1:00pm 29 - Catechism Classes - 9:15am 29 - Confirmation Classes - 1:00pm

Sacraments If you want to receive the Sacraments of Baptism or Holy Mat-rimony, contact Ms. Eagan, the Director of Faith Formation, for information on requirements and preparation.

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.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Month of April (Corrected)

Apr 01: Branden Royal Sudds Apr 02: Shirnice Villano, Brenda Vazquez Ramirez Apr 03: George Martin Apr 04: Gladys Alemar, Benjamin Harris, Judy Smith Apr 05: Chinazor Okeke, Marile Rippa, Jawaan Dodson, Ray Thomas Apr 08: Herbert J. Young Apr 09: Anniv: Charles & Nicole Okeke Apr 12: Anniv: Donna & Joe Montoya Apr 14: Terry Sobrero, Aniyah Graham Apr 15: Orn Anong Sampson, Amaris McKinney Apr 16: Ave Ong Apr 17: Charles Gray Apr 20: Teko Ekoue Apr 21: Thomas Bell Apr 22: Layla Garcia Anniv: Sue & Butch Boehm, Windell Johnson Apr 23: Andre' Duplessis Apr 24: Alma Strabala, Chidiogo Nwokike Apr 25: Rena Austin-Brown, Edward Scott Apr 26: Liza Barte Apr 27: Gerald Girard Apr 30: Kymastri Wiggins-Williams If your birthday or anniversary date is missing and you are a registered parishioner, please contact the church office.

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Pastor’s Message

Light a Candle, Say a Prayer, Support your Church - Did you know we have a special reserved area for prayer in our church? It's our little Blessed Sacrament chapel, and it's located in the Northwest corner of the church. There, we reserve some consecrated hosts - the Body of Christ - in the tabernacle (that is why we have a candle burning in that area). In addition to im-ages of Mary and Joseph and Jesus, we also have a panel of votive candles. A strong tradition among Christians since the beginning of the Church is to light a candle, while saying a prayer for a loved one or for a special intention. The lighted candle represents Christ, the Light of the World, who brings light and life into our lives. Donations are made when lighting a candle. So, take a moment after mass sometime, to visit Our Lord in the chapel, and Light a Candle, Say a Prayer, and Sup-port your Church!

THANKS FOR A GREAT TRIDUUM & EASTER EXPERIENCE!

The Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper and the Holy Saturday Solemn Easter Vigil were both “firsts” for me here at St. James. As I expected, they were both wonderful celebrations of this vibrant faith community. Once again, I left inspired and grateful to God that I have the privilege to be pastor of this spirit-filled parish family.

Thanks are due to everyone who helped make the Sacred Triduum and Easter celebrations such a profound experience of God alive and well in our midst. On behalf of Fr. Lijo and Deacon James & Danelle Marek, I’d like to thank our great parish staff, our tremendous music ministry, and all our faithful volunteers who did so much to enhance our worship space and parish campus: you know how much I appreci-ate ALL you do to keep us going! I’d also like to thank the Knights of Peter Claver for monitoring our parish campus during the evening celebrations of the Sacred Triduum. Their presence offered a sense of security and protection so we could worship in peace. May God continue to bless all of you for your goodness and faithfulness to our parish!

I’LL BE LEAVING FOR A PILGRIMAGE… …to the Holy Land. I will be gone from April 9-20. This pilgrimage is sponsored by the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusa-lem (EOHSJ). Last September I was invested as a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher. Invested members of the EOHSJ are expected to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land soon after their investiture. I was in the Holy Land for a Study Pilgrimage when I was a seminarian 22 years ago, but that doesn’t count for this need. Fr. Ron, who was also in-vested last September, will also take part in this pilgrimage.

The Spiritual Director of the pilgrimage is our own beloved Bishop Joseph Pepe. Fr. Ron and I will be his assistants during the pilgrim-age which will have a total of 44 people. Because we will be helping Bishop Pepe and since there are enough pilgrims attending, both Fr. Ron and I are able to go for free. Otherwise there is no way I could afford to go.

So, be assured that you will be remembered in prayer at all the holy sites of the land where Jesus walked. I ask that you also please say a prayer for the health and safety of all of us making this pilgrimage. Those who have been there recently say that there is much more a chance of getting hurt in some of the major cities here in the United States than there is in the Holy Land. So, I’m going with confidence that this will be a great experience for all of us.

I look forward to sharing this experience with you when I get back. In the time being, Fr. Lijo will be taking care of things in my absence. He’ll be staying at the rectory for me while I’m gone.

Thanks again for your support and prayers while I’m on this journey of faith!

Peace always,

Fr. James Michael Jankowski Pastor

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.

Seventh Annual St. James Easter Clothing Drive

Thank you all for your generosity to our annual Easter Clothing Drive to Child Haven.

Angie Bigas and the Outreach Committee

Thanks to all who helped with preparations for Holy Week. We have a special place in our hearts for all our volunteers! Special thanks to all who donated for our new altar server robes and Easter baskets for our Easter Egg Hunt.

Liturgy Team & Environment Committee