merry christmas!...merry christmas! —father david hankus and the staff of st. james the apostle...

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CLERGY (630) 469-7540 Rev. David J. Hankus, D. Min., Ph. D. PASTOR [email protected] ext. 203 Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS Deacon Mike Fitzpatrick PERMANENT DEACON [email protected] FOLLOW US Visit our website: www.stjamesge.org Facebook: St James the Apostle Parish in Glen Ellyn Illinois Twitter: St. James Glen Ellyn MINISTRY CENTER (630) 469-7540 Monday - Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Pat Mooney DIRECTOR OF [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY ext. 207 Gina Wiedman DIRECTOR OF [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY ext. 208 Rubi Garas PARISH SECRETARY [email protected] M, T, W, F: ext. 201 Lisa Gilligan COORDINATOR OF [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS, LITURGY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT ext. 205 ST. JAMES SCHOOL (630) 469-8060 www.stjamesge-school.org Oce Hours: M-F: 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Paul Kirk PRINCIPAL [email protected] RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE (630) 858-5646 [email protected] Lisa Weesner COORDINATOR [email protected] 480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590 OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family, through St. James the Apostle Parish, we: the Lord by proclaiming His Word and celebrating His Sacraments, by learning more about God’s loving plan for us, to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love, to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors. MODIFIED WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 07/06 Saturday Vigil | 4:00 P.M. Sunday | 9:00 A.M. MODIFIED WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 07/06 Monday - Wednesday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M. HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE On the Holy Day |VARIES CHECK SCHEDULE IN BULLETIN FOR TIMES CONFESSIONS Saturday | 2:30 - 3:15 P.M. Sunday, December 20, 2020 | Fourth Sunday in Advent

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  • CLERGY (630) 469-7540 Rev. David J. Hankus, D. Min., Ph. D. PASTOR [email protected] ext. 203

    Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS

    Deacon Mike Fitzpatrick PERMANENT DEACON [email protected]

    FOLLOW US Visit our website: www.stjamesge.org Facebook: St James the Apostle Parish in Glen Ellyn Illinois

    Twitter: St. James Glen Ellyn

    MINISTRY CENTER (630) 469-7540 Monday - Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

    Pat Mooney DIRECTOR OF [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY ext. 207

    Gina Wiedman DIRECTOR OF [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY ext. 208

    Rubi Garfias PARISH SECRETARY [email protected] M, T, W, F: ext. 201

    Lisa Gilligan COORDINATOR OF [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS, LITURGY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT ext. 205

    ST. JAMES SCHOOL (630) 469-8060 www.stjamesge-school.org

    Office Hours: M-F: 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

    Paul Kirk PRINCIPAL [email protected]

    RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE (630) 858-5646 [email protected] Lisa Weesner COORDINATOR [email protected]

    480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590

    OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family,

    through St. James the Apostle Parish, we:

    the Lord by proclaiming His Word and

    celebrating His Sacraments,

    by learning more about God’s loving plan for us,

    to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love,

    to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors.

    MODIFIED WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 07/06

    Saturday Vigil | 4:00 P.M. Sunday | 9:00 A.M.

    MODIFIED WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 07/06

    Monday - Wednesday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M.

    HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE On the Holy Day |VARIES

    CHECK SCHEDULE IN BULLETIN FOR TIMES

    CONFESSIONS Saturday | 2:30 - 3:15 P.M.

    Sunday, December 20, 2020 | Fourth Sunday in Advent

  • The Last Days of Advent Most of us have these days of December filled with all kinds of activity and maybe some of us are already worn out. I have even heard a few people say over the years, “I can’t wait until Christmas is over, and we can get back to normal.” In a way, that is a sad commentary on how secular celebrations of Christmas (including the shopping, card writing, etc.) can really zap our energy and make us feel empty and frustrated. The last days of Advent may be busier than ever for many of us, therefore making it more difficult to carry out final preparations for our spiritual side to welcome Jesus into our world and lives. As my own life has become busier over the years with more responsibilities, I have found one consoling thought to be of great help. If everything is not done by Christmas Day, I do not get too upset. Our society may say that Christmas is pretty much over by December 26. Our Church, however, says that our Christmas celebration ends on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which is on Sunday January 10, 2021. It is still acceptable to send or receive a Christmas greeting anytime in that period. In fact, many people appreciate some Christmas celebration after the day itself, since they have a little more time to appreciate all that this season is about. It is still acceptable to give a gift to someone we care about, even if it is after Christmas Day. The spirit of Christmas knows no time limitations. The spirit that brings us to loving others is one that is to last every day of the year. When December 26th finally arrives, let us remember that we are still celebrating the birth of the One who came as one of us and continues to make His presence known to us: Jesus Christ. On behalf of the parish staff, I would like to wish each and every one of you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas! May this time of year be for all of you, a time of peace, grace and joy. The Christ Child came into the world once and will come again as King and Savior. Let us rejoice in knowing that Jesus continues to be with His people…always loving, forgiving and caring about each and every one of us! Father David

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    MAY YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES HAVE A BLESSED &

    Merry Christmas!

    —Father David Hankus and the Staff of St. James the Apostle Parish

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    O Come, O Come Emmanuel

    The obligation for participation in Sunday and Holy Day Masses remains dispensed. With our limited amount of reopening volunteers, we are able to offer two indoor Masses with restricted capacity of 77 on Christmas Eve*. We will offer one Parking Lot Mass on Christmas Eve and Day each to accommodate more parishioners. Mass will also be accessible on YouTube. Those who are not feeling well or who are in a high-risk category should remain at home and take advantage of the on-line celebration of Christmas Mass.

    *Please read the following two pages in entirety to understand the pre-registration requirements for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, indoor Masses and directions for participation in the Parking Lot Masses.

    —Christmas Eve— Thursday, December 24th 3:00 P.M. (Parking Lot Mass*)

    6:00 P.M. (Church) 10:30 P.M. (Church)

    —Christmas Day—

    Friday, December 25th 9:00 A.M. (Parking Lot Mass*)

    —Mary, Mother of God— Thursday, December 31st

    Vigil Mass at 4:00 P.M.

    Friday, January 1st Mass at 9:00 A.M.

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    —Attending Indoor Mass on Christmas Eve—

    Due to COVID restrictions, it is necessary to register in advance for the indoor Masses we are hosting on Christmas Eve at 6 P.M. and 10:30 P.M. Entry will only be available to those who have registered and secured a seat in advance. We are unable to accept anyone without a confirmed reservation. The doors of the Church will open 20 minutes prior to the start of Mass and will be locked when Mass begins. It has come to our attention that as of 1:30 P.M. on Friday, December 18th, we only have a couple of seats available for the 10:30 P.M. Mass on Christmas Eve through Phone-In Registration only. Since our limited capacity for indoor Masses filled up so quickly, we would like to offer another option to those who were unable to get a reservation.

    • We invite you to park your car in an available spot in the parking lot during the 6 P.M. and 10:30 P.M. Masses on Christmas Eve and listen to the transmission of our celebrations in your car on the radio by tuning into 106.9.

    • After serving Communion inside the church, Fr. David and Deacon Mike will distribute

    Eucharist outside of the church at Door 12 in the front of church and at Door 11 on the Ministry Center side. Those who want to receive Communion should remain in their cars until Father makes the announcement to leave your car and then move on foot to where Father and Deacon Mike will be stationed.

    • Please maintain social distancing in line for communion and remove any gloves. Shortly

    before you receive, there will be an usher to spray your hands with hand sanitizer. Please keep your mask on until after you receive. Once you’ve moved away from in front of Father or Deacon you may take down your mask to receive the host. Please plan on dressing for weather conditions, with sturdy footwear.

    • At these two Masses on Christmas Eve at 6 P.M. and 10:30 P.M., Communion will not be

    brought to any individual cars. • If you have mobility issues, please plan on attending one of our parking lot Masses at 3 P.M. on Christmas Eve and at 9:00 A.M. on Christmas Day when ministers will bring Communion directly to your car.

    —Watching Christmas Mass Online—

    A link to our Mass on YouTube will be posted on our website, www.stjamesge.org. You may also subscribe to our YouTube Channel, St. James the Apostle Glen Ellyn.

  • December 20, 2020 | The Fourth Sunday in Advent | Page 5

    —Attending Parking Lot Mass Christmas Eve & Day—

    We are blessed to be able to celebrate Christmas with you this year at St. James the Apostle Parish! We will be offering two Parking Lot Masses, one on Christmas Eve at 3:00 P.M. and one on Christmas Day at 9:00 A.M. These Masses allow us to accommodate many more parishioners than we are able to fit inside the church at this time. There is no pre-registration for these Masses. W e w ill open the parking lots 30 minutes before Mass begins. Each lot will close once it is full. Please see the map below to see the points of entry and exit. Cars may park in every other parking space. Unavailable spaces will be marked with an orange parking cone. Mass will be broadcast over the radio at 106.9 FM.

    —What You Can Expect—

    Volunteers will come to your car twice during Mass: at Offertory to collect any gift you may bring and at Communion. As you prepare to receive Communion, you may remain in your car with the windows rolled down or exit your car and stand by the aisle. Please keep your masks on: first the ushers spray your hands with hand sanitizer and then a Eucharistic Minister distributes Communion. Please note, Communion will be distributed only in the hand. Please wait until the minister has proceeded to the next car to take down your mask to consume the host. Please remain parked until after the Final Blessing for the safety of all. After Mass, we ask you to exit the parking lot carefully, as you usually do at the conclusion of every Mass.

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    Upcoming Holiday Bulletin Deadlines

    Please make a note of the following early deadlines for the December and January bulletins:

    January 3 edition ................. December 21st by 9 A.M.

    Articles may be submitted to [email protected].

    Parish Prayer List If you would like to add a name to the parish prayer list, please contact Rubi at: [email protected]. Thank you!

    Emas Abdelsayed Nicholas Affatato Chuck Ahonen

    Dawn Aldaz Olivia Aliga

    Joe Allen Antonia Ambubuyog

    Mike Asani Jason B.

    Jennifer Baker Colleen Bell John Benton

    Enzo Bernabei Bob Bernicky Karen Bjanki Lydia Boyer

    Glenys Brown Ken Bucheit

    Fiore Carrino Michael Chachula

    Rose Chachula Natalie Chavez

    Adam Chrzastek Anthony V. Coco

    Agapita Collo Joel L. Collo

    Maxine Coman Myrna Comstock

    Mary Ann Contafio Annette Cooke Donna Cooke Nora L. Cote Frank Cruz

    Virginia czuchra Chris Danly

    Sue Davis Charlie DeMory

    Georgianna DeMory Tony DeMory

    Faith DiMarco Nick DiFruscolo

    Deb Drager Melinda Dragicevich

    Phoebe Fajardo Mary Lou Fehlen Bernie Finnegan Sarah Fitzgerald

    John Flanyck Gerald Fleischfressser

    Alex Fosco Larry Foster James Frasier

    Vanessa Frazier Darlene Galgan Edward Galvin Donna Giuseffi

    Don Michael Grabiec

    John Graff Robert Gunter

    Susan Hagensee Sharon Harbert Dawn Harden Brian Hasler Josh Hobson

    Jay John Jackson

    Laura Jardine Gail Johnsen

    Ellen Johnston Josefina Kellogg Patricia Klein Mary Kohout Peter Lajoice

    Greg Leakakos Joan Leakakos

    Han B. Lee Robert Lenger

    Felomina Lezada Woody Lindauer

    Divina Lim Pureza Lim Zosimo Lim

    Tony Lindauer Ellen Lloyd

    Todd Lohenry Obien Lyle

    Mae Jeannine Mack Fr. Art Maher

    Sania Mangoba Marian McCarthy

    Louise McIntyre Louis Montana Sr.

    Leticia Moreno Mary Motto Art Moxley Geri Moxley

    JIM MULCARE Joseph Mulcare

    Jean Murphy Fr. Jim Murphy

    John Murray Nada Nadar Nik Nguyen

    Edwin Obien Karl Obien

    Peggy O’Reilly Fr. John Ouper

    Carolyn Patterson Charmaine Patterson Patricia Patterson

    James Pelletiere Samantha Pelletiere

    Toni Pereira Debbie Phillips

    Ernesto Pojas Milagros Pojas

    Tom Power Thomas Radic

    Roberta Rainville Cora Reda

    Gabrielle Reese Peter Regula

    Jordan Richards Angela Rinaldi

    Roseanne John Rossi

    Rose Rudnick Colleen Sabel

    Christiana Salameh Steven Salata

    Carol Sandowski Joe Sansone

    Natalie Jane Santos Sharon Sassone Bobbie Saverino Ginny Saverino

    Russ Schauer Fr. John Sebahar MIKE SERRA

    Mary Sherwood Judy Silberhorn

    Dale & Gale Simek Wanda Slupik

    Cindy Smetana Margo Smetana Marie Sobecki

    Dexter Sondrik Grace Stasi Bill Tansley

    Maria Tomczak Bruce Tompkinson

    Patricia Tompkinson Ronald Townsel Frank Trankina

    Fred Tsai Nora Tsai Joan Turos

    Joseph Turos Gabriella Urban Andrew Ursitti

    The Ursitti Family Zoraida Vazquez

    Florencio Vergeldedios Socorro Vergeldedios Alexander Joseph Yee

    Rosita Yee Chok Yu

    Donna Wagner Carol Williams

    Ann Wilson Mary Winter

    Paulette Wolski

    We Offer Our Prayers Administration Ministries [ STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR TODAY ]

    Today’s Gospel relates the story of the Annunciation: the angel Gabriel proclaiming to Mary that she will be the Mother of Jesus. Mary is the ideal model of stewardship, giving of herself to God and others in need.

    The ACH Collection amount for November 23 to December 3, 2020 is $3,785

    The Preserving Our Father’s House Collection for November 23 to December 2, 2020 is $490

    Thank you! Your generosity is greatly appreciated & needed!

    2021 Parish Calendars Now Available for Pickup

    As we look forward to the new year ahead and the promise for better days, we want to thank Leonard Memorial Home for their generosity in supplying our 2021 parish calendars. We have one for each parish household. Copies are available for pickup at the Ministry Center during office hours.

    Ministry Center Holiday Hours

    Please note that the Ministry Center will close on Wednesday, December 23rd at 4 P.M. and will reopen at 8:30 A.M. on Monday, December 28th.

    On Thursday, December 31st we will close early at 12 noon and will be closed on New Year’s Day. We will resume normal office hours on Monday, January 4th at 8:30 A.M. If you have an emergency while we are closed, please call 630.469.7540, ext. 22 and leave a message on the emergency line. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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    Worship Ministries

    Readings for the Week Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11- 12;Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22- 40 [22, 39-40]

    Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Wednesday: St. John of Kanty Thursday: The Vigil of Christmas Friday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Saturday: St. Stephen; First Day of Kwanzaa

    We Invite You to Participate in Weekend Masses Online at St. James the Apostle

    Thank you to all those parishioners who continue to participate in our online Sunday Masses. We are committed to continue filming and making available weekend Masses. Stay tuned to your regular Flocknotes from the parish for the weekly link or just check our website stjamesge.org on Saturdays for the link to the latest Mass which will be found in the headers. You may also subscribe to our YouTube Channel, St. James the Apostle Glen Ellyn.

    A big thank you to parishioner Phil Mueller of Mueller Production Services, whose generous donation of many hours of time and talent have made it possible for us to continue this ministry. (www.muellerproductionservices.com)

    Oplatki Now Available for Pickup at the Ministry Center

    Christmas wafers, or oplatki, are now available for pickup at the Ministry Center. A $2 offering would be most appreciated. The custom of breaking a piece of wafer and sharing it with others at the Christmas dinner originated in Eastern Europe and has spread to many places in the world. You may wish to designate a family member to begin with a prayer before distributing the wafers.

    Thank You to Our Reopening Volunteers!

    As we wrap up 2020, we want to acknowledge the fact that since our reopening, none of our Masses, Confessions, Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, First Communions, First Reconciliations or any other sacramental event could have happened without the assistance of our St. James Parishioners who have stepped forward to serve as members of our St. James Reopening Team. It takes a village to open the doors of a church for worship and sacrament safely in the middle of a global pandemic and these wonderful men and woman keep coming, day after day, week after week to make it happen!

    So if you see one of them when you come to church, please be sure to thank them for their sacrifice and love for their fellow parishioners.

    And if you want to become a member of this AMAZING team, we would love to have you! Email [email protected] if you want to get involved.

  • December 20, 2020 | The Fourth Sunday in Advent | Page 9

    Christian Service Ministries

    St. James Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus Seminarian Raffle Due to COVID restrictions the annual Seminarian Raffle Drawing has been moved out one month to early January, 2021. We will be selling raffle books through December 21st. If you have not purchased your raffle tickets and you are interested please send or drop-off your payment to the St. James Ministry Center. Also if you know of anyone in the parish interested in supporting the priests of tomorrow please share the following information: • New deadline is December 21st • Checks can be made out to St. James K of C

    9806 • Any envelopes can be dropped off in the grey

    lockbox outside the St. James Parish Ministry Center —OR— mailed/addressed to :

    St. James Vocation Raffle St. James Parish Ministry Center (attn.: K of C 9806) 480 Park Blvd. Glen Ellyn, Il 60137

    More Details You Need to Know to Participate

    • Due to the COVID limitations we will not be able to send the raffle books to you to fill in and return thus we will complete the raffle books for you and send you a receipt for your purchase identifying the book numbers/raffle submission.

    • For purchase of the raffle books, please take the following steps sending in an email or enclosing the information with your check:

    • Identify the number of raffle books you would like to purchase ($15 each, 2 for $30, 3 for $45, 4 for $60, 5 for $75, etc.) and please include your check as payment, made out to St. James K of C 9806, thank you.

    • Provide the contact details for your raffle submission. Name, address, phone, for the raffle ticket and email for the official receipt. We will default to use the contact details on the check if we do not see other contact details provided.

    As we move in anticipation through the fourth week of Advent into the celebration of Christmas, our Youth Ministry programs would like to wish all of our families here at St James a blessed and Merry Christmas!

    Glen Ellyn Food Pantry Most Needed Items

    Boxed Instant Potatoes Jar Pasta Sauce

    Dried Black Beans Boxed Granola Bars

    Toothbrushes Body Wash Deodorant

    Liquid Hand Soap Dish Soap

    Paper Towels \

    The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry gladly accepts food donations between the hours of 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday - Friday at 493 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn. If you need other accommodations please call. Thank you!

  • 21/MONDAY Daily Mass 8 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 20 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 12-2:30 P.M. | CH/CN A.A. Meeting 8 P.M. | SJH2/3

    22/TUESDAY Daily Mass 8 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 20 minutes before all Masses. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. A & E Water Plants 8:30 A.M. | CH Film Mass: 12.25 12:30 P.M. | CH/ALL Film Mass: 12/27 1 P.M. | CH/ALL Church & Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 2:30-5 P.M. | CH/CN

    23/WEDNESDAY

    Daily Mass 8 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be

    unlocked 20 minutes before all Masses. Enter Door 12 . Pre-Registration required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 12-2:30P.M. | CH/CN

    24/CHRISTMAS EVE

    Parking Lot Mass 3 P.M. | PK LOTS Parking Lot opens at 2:30 P.M. and will remain open until all available spots are filled. NO Pre-Registration for this Mass. Manually Sanitize Chairs/Pews 4 P.M. | CH/ALL

    Mass 6 P.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 20 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Manually Sanitize Church 7 P.M. | CH/ALL Mass 10:30 P.M. | CHRCH Doors will be unlocked 20 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required.

    Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 12 A.M.-2:30 A.M. | CH/CN

    25/CHRISTMAS

    Parking Lot Mass 9 A.M. | PK LOTS Parking Lot opens at 8:30 A.M. and will remain open until all available spots are filled. NO Pre-Registration for this Mass. Church & Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 10:30-12 P.M. | CH/CN Pre-Registration Release of Masses 1 P.M. | ONLINE

    26/SATURDAY Cursillo Meeting 7:30 A.M. | SJH2/3 Mass 4 P.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 20 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 5:15-8 P.M. | CH/CN

    27/SUNDAY Mass 9 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses.

    Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 10:30-12 P.M. | CH/CN

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    Mass Intentions & This Week @ St. James >21-27, 2020 DECEMBER 21/MONDAY

    8:00 A.M. Gimi Tabiadon REQ. BY KATHY RODRIGUEZ John Keating REQ. BY MARK & GAIL JOHNSON Catherine Andre REQ. BY RUBI GARFIAS

    DECEMBER 22/TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. Richard John Pagor REQ. BY A & E COMMITTEE

    DECEMBER 23/WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. Ann Trzinski REQ. BY GERWEN FAMILY

    Edward Jaskowiak REQ. BY THE FAMILY Maria De Jesus Garfias REQ. BY RUBI GARFIAS

    DECEMBER 24/CHRISTMAS EVE 3:00 P.M. (PARKING LOT MASS) Martha Milano REQ. BY GAIL JOHNSON 6:00 P.M. James H. Kerns REQ. BY VIRGINIA KERNS FAMILY 10:30 P.M. For the Intentions of the Celebrant

    DECEMBER 25/CHRISTMAS DAY 9:00 A.M. (PARKING LOT MASS) Tony Trczinski

    REQ. BY GERWEN FAMILY 11:00 A.M. (PRIVATE MASS) Tony Trczinski REQ. BY GERWEN FAMILY

    DECEMBER 26/SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. Noah McIntyre REQ. BY CONNIE & FRANK PRINCIPE

    DECEMBER 27/SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. Florence Yodzio REQ. BY KATHY RODRIGUEZ 11:00 A.M. (PRIVATE) The Parishioners PLEASE NOTE: The 11 A.M. Masses labeled “Private” are celebrated by Fr. Sebahar in the chapel at his residence. THIS WEEK@ST. JAMES

  • —Attending Parking Lot Mass Christmas Eve & Day—

    We are blessed to be able to celebrate Christmas with you this year at St. James the Apostle Parish! We will be offering two Parking Lot Masses, one on Christmas Eve at 3:00 P.M. and one on Christmas Day at 9:00 A.M. These Masses allow us to accommodate many more parishioners than we are able to fit inside the church at this time. There is no pre-registration for these Masses. W e w ill open the parking lots 30 minutes before Mass begins. Each lot will close once it is full. Please see the map below to see the points of entry and exit. Cars may park in every other parking space. Unavailable spaces will be marked with an orange parking cone. Mass will be broadcast over the radio at 106.9 FM.

    —What You Can Expect—

    Volunteers will come to your car twice during Mass: at Offertory to collect any gift you may bring and at Communion. As you prepare to receive Communion, you may remain in your car with the windows rolled down or exit your car and stand by the aisle. Please keep your masks on: first the ushers spray your hands with hand sanitizer and then a Eucharistic Minister distributes Communion. Please note, Communion will be distributed only in the hand. Please wait until the minister has proceeded to the next car to take down your mask to consume the host. Please remain parked until after the Final Blessing for the safety of all. After Mass, we ask you to exit the parking lot carefully, as you usually do at the conclusion of every Mass.

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