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

MUSIC MINISTRY
NEWS
Ms. Janet Natale
Director
Our choirs are now preparing for the Lenten and Easter
seasons at Saint James. If you would like to become a
part of Music Ministry at Saint James the Apostle, please
know that you are most welcome.
Email: jnatale@saintjamesparish.org
CHRISM MASS
The Annual Chrism Mass will be held at the Cathedral-
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark on Monday,
March 25 th at 8:00 p.m. Your Parish Priests and Deacons
attend the Chrism Mass and it is fitting that members
of the Parish also attend. The Sacred Oils for use at
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of
the Sick are blessed/consecrated at this Mass. Each parish
is asked to bring ten people. If you plan on coming
or wish more information, please call the parish office.
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL --
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Human
Concerns works to spread the Gospel’s challenge of our
need to care for the poor and the marginalized within
our society. It does this by making presentations in parishes,
schools and religious education programs about
the importance of Catholic Social Teaching, specific
social issues and the importance of service in the life of
the Church.
The Office of Human Concerns also works with youth
groups from both the Archdiocese of Newark and nationally
who are looking for service projects and an
opportunity to reflect on their experiences. During the
last two summers, over 80 young people from around
the country will come to the Archdiocese to serve the
poor with service projects in our shelters, parishes and
soup kitchens.
This Office creates a greater awareness of the important
social issues of the day such as poverty, climate change
and fair housing by providing information to parishes
and practical ways to be involved in making positive
changes to the world.
Thank you for your support of the Archbishop’s Annual
Appeal, which makes the Office of Human Concerns a
reality!
USED CAR NEEDED
If you or someone you know has a used car that you no
longer have need for, please contact Monsignor Bill
Hatcher. We are looking for a car for one of our
Colombian seminarians. Thank you. For your assistance.
PARISH
OPPORTUNITIES
Get Involved and
Get to Know Your Parish
HOSPITAL VISITATIONS
If you or someone you know is in the hospital please
inform the hospital staff you are Catholic and a member
of Saint James the Apostle Church. The priests and
deacons will be able to find you so a visit can be
arranged. Contact the Parish Office to be added at Mass
and/or on the Prayer Line.
HOW TO REPORT ABUSE
The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all
allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the
clergy, religious and lay staff. We encourage anyone
with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to
inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate
action to protect others and provide support to victims
of sexual abuse. If you wish to report an allegation call
the Office of Child & Youth Protection -201-407-3256.
INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK
At the “General Intercessions” we pray for the sick.
Our prayers for the sick are very important, especially in
critical times of sudden illness, surgery or worsening
condition. We will continue to pray for and mention the
names of our sick parishioners when we receive notice
from the family or the individual asking for prayers.
Their name will be mentioned for three weeks and after
the names will continue in the bulletin, until we receive
notice otherwise. If the condition worsens we will
mention the name again at Mass when notified.
RECEIVING COMMUNION
It is good to remind ourselves of the reverence needed
when we receive the Body and Blood of Christ. When
we approach the altar, if receiving on the hand, please
remove any gloves beforehand. Remember to bow
slightly without being ostentatious. If communion runs
out please wait for the Minister to return.
BULLETIN INFORMATION
EASTER SCHEDULE:
DEADLINE~NOON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Information for the Bulletin needs to be emailed to:
bulletin@saintjamesparish.org;
Fr. Jim Worth at: jworth@saintjamesparish.org; as well
as, Nancy Caputo at: ncaputo@saintjamesparish.org
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
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