Coming EventsTHE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARYA Series of Talks by Fr. Hanley and Deacon Bello with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Recitation of the Rosary
NOON MASS ATTENDEES!There will be early dismissals for the School at 11:30 a.m., on Friday October 10. May we ask people attending the 12 noon Mass to park on the street? Thank You for your cooperation. PARISH MINISTRIESJUST FAITHProvides a lively and challenging opportunity to investigate, discuss, pray, experience and be formed by Catholic social teaching and the Scriptures as they relate to the poor and vulnerable in our community, nation and world. Two JustFaith groups will be meeting here at St. James this year – Tuesday evenings from 7:00p.m. – 9:30p.m and Wednesday mornings from 10:00a.m. - 12:30p.m. It is not to late to join either of these groups. For more information contact Arlene Griff at 703-533-1841 or Janet Qualters at 703-573-9170. ST. JAMES WOMEN'S SCRIPTURE STUDYSt. James Women Scripture Study Groups and the St. James Religious Education Office invite all women of the parish community to a Wine & Cheese Soiree to Kick-off the 2008-2009 Women Scripture Study Groups Thursday evening, October 16th, 7:30p.m. – 9:00p.m. in the School Library. Sister Joyce C. Bell, IHM will be our speaker and present The Universal Appeal of St. Paul, The Man of the Year. There are four Women Scripture Study Groups that meet on Wednesday and Friday mornings, Wednesday afternoons, and Thursday evenings. Working women, stay-at-home moms, and retired ladies comprise our groups. New participants are welcome to join. The cost to participate is $20 which includes a Letters from Prison study guide, commentary, answer guide and group DVDs. All women are welcome to attend the Wine & Cheese and hear Sister Joyce’s talk on St. Paul even if not interested in joining a scripture group. Please RSVP by October 14 to Dori Mitchell at dorimitchell@mris.com or 703-534-4348. If you would like to join a scripture group and pre-order your study guide, please contact Sister Joyce at 703-532-8815 or email at joycbell1031@yahoo.com. If there are any Bible Study Groups who are already meeting or planning to meet this year who are not a part of the Women’s Bible Study groups, would the facilitator of each group please contact S. Joyce Bell @703-532-8815 x126 no later than September 30th. RCIAClasses for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, RCIA, have begun; however, it is not too late to join us. We meet on Monday’s, at 7:30p.m. in the Conference Room of the Knecht Gym. These classes are for any non-Catholics who are interested in the Catholic Church and would like to find out more, and for Catholics who would like to refresh and renew their own knowledge of the Faith. The sessions are being taught by Fr. Hanley YOUTH MINISTRY AT ST. JAMESBeth White, Youth Director Phone (703) 532-8815 X126 High School Youth Ministry ~ Sunday Youth Group takes place from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Gym and Knecht Conference Room of St. James School. Teens and Parents, Mark Your Calendars:
Catholic Girls Club ~ New! The group will meet on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 in the Knecht Conference Room. The purpose of the club is to help girls come closer to Christ through formation, friendship, and apostolate. Meeting dates are October 1, 22, November 5, 19, December 3, 17. Please contact Beth White to sign up. beth@stjamescatholic.org, 703-241-2390 Catholic Boys Club ~ New! The group will meet on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in the Knecht Conference Room. The purpose of the club is to provide formation for young men to help them grow in authentic Christian leadership and virtue. The help of dads is needed. Meeting dates are October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 1, 15. Please contact Beth White to sign up. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWSThere will be a meeting for all parents of 8th Grade students (day school and Religious Education) who are preparing for Confirmation in the spring. This meeting will be Monday, October 6th at 7:30p.m., in Monsignor Heller Auditorium. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Gerry Creedon, pastor of St. Charles Parish in Arlington. This meeting is for parents only. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Please call 703-533-1183 x104 with any questions. There will be a presentation of our parish candidates for 1st Eucharist on Sunday, October 19th at 9:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. Masses. Please remember them in your prayers this special year. Our Parish Religious Education Program began on Sept. 23 with a Back-to-School meeting for parents and an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher. Regular classes started on Sept. 30th. Thank you to all our catechists, aides and office volunteers who helped to make the opening of Religious Education Classes so special for the children of our Parish. May they have a wonderful year teaching our parish children. We are so blessed to have these wonderful volunteers at St. James. They are truly a gift from God. Don't forget sign up for the St. James Newsletter to receive e-mail announcements. Today's Gospel |
You may contact us by telephone at (703) 532-8815 or by e-mail at Rectory@stjamescatholic.org.
