Bulletin 638 Saint James The Apostle Church Springfield NJ March ...

YOUTH GROUP
NEWS
Mrs. Kimberly Mailley
Youth Minister
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
JOIN US ON THURSDAY NIGHTS
7:30-9:00pm ~ in the School Gym
Students in 9-12th Grade
We meet weekly on Thursday nights and follow the
Parish School Calendar. It’s a great place to meet friends,
hang out and share stories as you brave your high school
years. Contact Kim Mailley at 908-389-1266 or email her
at: kmailley18@verizon.net.
Be a Part of Something Great!
GOD’S HOUSE & YOURS
Please return all song books to the pew rack, lift all
kneelers to the upright position, remove all wrappers
and tissues, pick up debris found on the ground and in
the bathrooms. Let’s keep it clean every day of the
week, not just Sunday!
OF INTEREST TO FATHERS
The Knights of Columbus have put together a website
of resources for fathers and sons. It can be found at:
www.fathersforgood.org. These tools and resources are
invaluable in today’s world.
RESPECT LIFE
CORNER
The Third Trimester of Pregnancy
by Mrs. Patricia Sullivan
At the end of the seventh month of pregnancy, fat
begins to be deposited on your baby. Your baby is
about 14 inches long and weighs from about 2 – 4
pounds. Your baby's hearing is fully developed and he
changes position frequently and responds to stimuli,
including sound, pain, and light.
By the eight month of pregnancy, baby is about 18
inches long and weighs as much as 5 pounds. Baby will
continue to mature and develop body fat reserves. You
may notice that your baby is kicking more. Baby's brain
is developing rapidly at this time, and he can see and
hear. Most internal systems are well developed, but the
lungs may still be immature.
Towards the end of the third trimester, your baby
continues to grow and mature. His lungs are nearly fully
developed. Baby’s reflexes are coordinated so he can
blink, close the eyes, turn the head and grasp firmly.
Your baby's position changes to prepare itself for labor
and delivery. The baby drops down into the pelvis, and
usually his head is facing down toward the birth canal.
By the end of this pregnancy month, your baby is about
18 to 20 inches long and weighs about 7 pounds.
PARISH SCHOOL
NEWS
Mrs. Patricia Dolansky
Principal
AT SAINT JAMES SCHOOL OUR PLATES ARE
FULL…OF BLESSINGS
by Mrs. Mary McElroy
Much to the delight of the students, plates will literally
be full this week when we celebrate the well-loved Italian
tradition of the Saint Joseph’s table. Born out of the
time honored story of the intercession of Saint Joseph
bringing relief to famine ravaged Sicily centuries ago, the
Saint Joseph’s table is laden with Italian pastries and
other goodies. Tradition holds that the table is piled
high with treats supplied by the community as a giving
back for the blessing of prosperity. Meant as a gift for
the enjoyment of all, especially those in need, it was
created in thanksgiving and grateful appreciation for the
prayers of Saint Joseph for food and an end to famine.
Sponsored by the H.S.A., our Saint Joseph’s table will be
set up in the school, and all members of the Saint James
School Community, are invited to sample the table
immediately after the 9:00 am Mass on Tuesday, March
19 th , Saint Joseph’s Day. Having a Saint Joseph’s table
to look forward to will make the wearing of full dress
uniform by our students a little more enjoyable, and may
be an added incentive for available family members to
attend Mass.
One of Saint James’ great blessings is its eighth grade
students, who have received numerous recognition and
scholarship awards to local Catholic high schools.
They are:
Scholarships:
Jack Burgess Saint Peter’s Prep
Stephanie Daniels Roselle Catholic
Megan Duffy Mother Seton – Union Catholic
Victoria Gainey Mother Seton – Union Catholic
Jonathan Garzon Saint Peter’s Prep - Seton Hall Prep
Roselle Catholic – Union Catholic
Madison Jones Mother Seton - Roselle Catholic -
Union Catholic
Joshua Miller Roselle Catholic
Nicholas Miller Roselle Catholic
Emma Moxley Benedictine Academy – Mother Seton
Celia Rizzo Benedictine Academy
Mikaela Robes Mother Seton – Union Catholic
Kieran Roy Bishop George Ahr –Roselle Catholic
Ingrid Veloso Mother Seton
Juston White Roselle Catholic
Selected for Honors Programs:
Megan Duffy~Victoria Gainey~Jonathan Garzon
Madison Jones~Emma Moxley~Celia Rizzo
Mikaela Robes~Kieran Roy~Ingrid Veloso
Roselle Catholic Scholastic Olympics:
Stephanie Daniels~Victoria Gainey~Jonathan Garzon
Madison Jones~Kieran Roy
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