The SANCTUARY LIGHT burns as a reminder of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the tabernacle. The light burns this week in memory of † Bill Fritz.

The flowers in front of our Blessed Mother & St. Joseph this week are in memory of † Jeanne Thiel, as requested by her parents, Bob & Joan.

Parish Support

The collection for

Sunday, August 29, was $9,801.00

Remember all of our service men & women in your prayers.

Join the staff and members of St. James Job Search Club. This newly-formed group offers advice and moral support to those who are unemployed & underemployed. Our next meeting will be

Meetings are held every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30pm in Our Lady's Center. The evening includes Scripture reading, contemporary music, a brief teaching, and intercessory prayer. You are welcome to participate or sit back and observe. "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst." Matthew 18:20. For further information or to request prayer, please contact Frank or Alberta Turcio at 569-6163.

St. James Social Justice Network News

POTLUCK
SUPPER
Kick-Off Meeting!
Sunday, Sept. 19
at 6:00 p.m. in Our Lady’s Center!

ALL ARE WELCOME to attend and join the Social Justice Network! Many projects are in need of fresh faces and new leadership. Volunteers are also needed to lend a hand to projects – We need you for as much time as you can give. You may contact Phyllis at 627-0138 or email pschwartz@hbgdiocese.org or just come! Thank you, St. James parishioners, for all the awesome support over the years – God bless you all!

Catholic Worker House
The Social Justice network is looking for someone to be a liaison from our parish to the Catholic Worker House, Corpus Christi, in Lancaster. This involves attending about 4 meetings a year and keeping communication open between Corpus Christi and the parish. If you would be willing to do this, or would like more information, please call Jeannette List at 626-1715.

Spirit of Hope: Project Nigeria
In 2007, St. James Parish assisted this mission to provide books for new libraries in Nigeria.
To date, three libraries have been built! Please visit www.spiritofhopepn.com for more information.

Rosaries needed!
Beads of Peace, a non-profit organization working out of Wyoming which repairs and sends rosaries around the world, is in need of:

• Broken and Used Rosaries
• Saint/Funeral Cards
• Small Prayer/Inspirational Booklets
• Religious Medals and Necklaces

Please deposit the above items in the small marked box on top of the coat rack in Our Lady’s Center. They do not accept any books or statues. Thank you very much! This is a project of the St. James Social Justice Network – which Pat Smith has been coordinating for many years!

Read the latest SJN minutes here.

Clinical Training Conference
September 24, 2010

There will be a Clinical Training Conference on Pregnancy Loss, Sexual Trauma & Unresolved Grief on September 24 from 8:30am-5:00pm at Loyola University Graduate Center, 8890 McGaw Rd., Columbia. MD. 21045. This Conference is for Psychologists, Counselors, Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses, Physicians, Pastoral Care Ministers, Faculty, Students, and the General Public. Presenters are: Theresa Burke, PhD, LPC, NCP & Kevin Burke, MSS, LSW. Continuing education credits available.
To register visit www.project-rachel.net, email: johanna.coughlin@archbalt.org, or call (410) 707-9842.

Lowe’s Down on the Playground
Volunteers Needed

Each year, Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores have organized a volunteer program, called “Lowe’s Heroes,” where employees adopt a project with a local non-profit organization to help improve communities.projects such as community gardens, parks, playground projects and community cleanup initiatives are considered worth the undertaking.year “Lowe’s Heroes” selected Lititz Springs Park.
The Park Board of Trustees and “Lowe’s Heroes” are asking for civic-minded volunteers to assist in this worthwhile project, helping to revitalize Lititz Springs Park and its playgrounds.’s will supply the materials to refurbish the playground’s train and swings., there is a need to repair picnic tables and benches and power-wash the pavilions.the wooden rails at the main entrance of the park will complete the facelift. Guidance from Lowe’s employees will supply the expertise to make it all become a reality.
Thirty volunteers ages 16 and older are needed each day, Tues., September 14 through Thurs., September 16, from 7am to 4 pm. Rain dates will be Tues., September 21 through Thursg., September 23. Volunteers should consider both weeks when registering for times.service organizations, church groups, Eagle Scout project seekers, skilled tradesmen and retirees are encouraged to assist in the project.-shirts and lunch for volunteers will be provided. Interested volunteers can contact Lititz Springs Park at 715-2527 or keepcurrent@dejazzd.com.
For more information about Lititz Springs Park, visit www.lititzspringspark.org, or to research “Lowe’s Heroes,” visit www.Lowes.com/community

Deanery Penance Services

Bishop Joseph P. McFadden will celebrate a Penance and Reconciliation Service in each of the 10 Deaneries of the Diocese of Harrisburg during the months of September and October. Bishop McFadden noted that the Deanery Penance Services are an important part of the celebration of the ongoing Diocesan Marian Year. He said, “I am going to each Deanery with the hope that together we can celebrate the great gift of God’s love and mercy during this Marian Year.” The Penance Services for the Lancaster Deaneries will be on September 9 at St. John Neumann, Lancaster and September 20 at Holy Trinity, Columbia. Each Penance Service will begin at 7pm and are listed on the Diocesan Calendar at www.hbgdiocese.org The link to the calendar is at the top of the home page.

Men’s Discernment Retreat
What is your vocation?

Do you think Jesus may be calling you to be His priest?

Join other men as we gather in prayer and fraternity to spend a weekend discerning our Lord’s voice.
When: Friday, October 8 – Sunday, October 10, 2010
Where: St. Clement Mission House - Ephrata, PA
Who: Men, 18 and older
Cost: Free, due to anonymous donors
Fr. Raymond LaVoie, Vocation Director, will be the chaplain.
For more information or to register, contact the Office of Vocations 657-4804 or email frrlavoie@hbgdiocese.org

Morning of Contemplative Prayer

A morning of Contemplative Prayer will be held at the Monastery of the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary in Lancaster Wednesday, September 15, starting at 10:45am and concluding with Mid-day prayer at 12:10pm.Contemplative Prayer will on “Mary, Mother of Sorrows. Sister Maria DeMonte, OP, M.Div., a Dominican Sister of St. Catherine de’Ricci will be the presenter.Jendzurski, St. James parishioner and a member of the Fraternity of St. Dominic, will provide contemplative harp music. The morning of prayer is open to women & men of all faiths.is required -contact-4536 x717 or mdemonteop90@gmail.com. A freewill offering is requested.

OMPH Athletics Basketball Signups
OMPH Athletics would like to invite all students in grades 3rd - 8th to participate in the OMPH Basketball Program. You do not have to be a student of OMPH School to play. As long as you attend a religious education program in your parish, you are eligible. Play in tournaments as well as a regular schedule of games; learn not only the game of basketball, but great CYO values. Signups will be held September 22nd in The Father Jackson Center (gym) from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Please contact the Athletic Association President Gregg Monteleone for more details.
OMPH Athletics is also in the need of coaches for the following positions, 3rd grade instructional program for girls and boys, 4-5 grade Girls Novice, 4th grade Boys Novice, Cheerleading, and possibly an Intermediate II Boys coach. We also welcome help at any level. Along with the open coaching positions we are also in need of Snack Bar Coordinators for the both the boys and the girls programs. We can’t continue to be as successful as we have been without your help. Please contact Gregg Monteleone if you would like to be considered for a coaching position or if you have any questions - 610-453-1911 or gregg.monteleone@ptsupply.com

School Board Meeting
The OMPH School Board will be having a meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 7pm in the school library. All are welcome to attend and the agenda will be posted on the school web site.

LCHS Adoration Prayer Team
Join our prayer support team at LCHS by spending time on Fridays in our Adoration Chapel.For more information on how to be a part of this vital program contact the Spiritual Life Department at 509-0315 or visit the Spiritual Life pages on the website at www.lchsyes.org.

Information about LCHS is also available on our website at www.lchsyes.org.

Available position
Cook/Housekeeper
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg has an immediate vacancy for a part-time Cook/Housekeeper.
The successful candidate must be able to work in an environment of extreme confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness. You may be required to work a flexible schedule although it is expected that the normal work hours would be 4 hours a day, 5 days a week Monday - Friday. The ideal candidate should be available to occasionally prepare and host small breakfast, lunch or dinner meetings.
Candidates should possess good cooking skills, show creativity in menu planning and knowledge of basic nutritional requirements. They will be responsible for planning and executing a cleaning/laundry schedule. The position requires varying degrees of physical exertion, to include lifting (at least 30 lbs.) stretching, bending, climbing stairs and operating cleaning equipment. The following skills are essential: good organizational skills, a working knowledge of home safety procedures, adaptability, flexibility, dependability and the ability to take instructions and meet deadlines for scheduled meals, as well as work without supervision.
A driving license is also essential as you will be required to undertake the purchasing of groceries and ordinary household supplies.
Please send all resumes to employment@hbgdiocese.org
Mail applications to: Human Resources
Diocese of Harrisburg
4800 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, Pa 17111

Closing date September 17, 2010

Retreat for Couples Experiencing Difficulty:
September 10-12, 2010
Is Your Marriage Tearing You Apart? Rediscover the Joy in Your Marriage. RETROUVAILLE (Ret-tro-vy) is a French word meaning rediscovery. Retrouvaille is a program, which helps to restore communication and trust in a marriage. If you feel helpless or trapped by frequent conflicts, please know that hundreds of couples have been helped. Call us and give yourselves another chance. The next program will be held September 10-12, 2010, at the Hampton Inn in Mechanicsburg, PA. Let us reserve a place for you.
For information call Tom or Patty (717) 938-8229 or 800-470-2230.

Diocesan Hispanic Mass
Bishop Joseph P. McFadden will be the celebrant and homilist at the 2010 Diocesan Hispanic Mass, held on Sunday, September 12 at 3:30pm at Saint Patrick Cathedral - Harrisburg. The event will highlight the joy and richness that Latinos bring to the Catholic Faith throughout the diocese. Light refreshments will be offered immediately following the Mass in the Bishop Rhoades Hall. Come join us in this special celebration of joy, faith and culture.
For more information, check the Diocesan website at hbgdiocese.org or Facebook.com/DioceseofHarrisburg.

SAVE THE DATE! - Annual White Mass
The Harrisburg Diocesan Guild of the Catholic Medical Association invites you to attend the Annual White Mass for Catholic physicians and their families (medical students and residents welcome!). Most Reverend Joseph P. McFadden, Bishop of Harrisburg, Celebrant and Homilist. Sunday, September 19, 12:15pm at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Harrisburg. Light Reception to follow. Please RSVP for reception to Jean Scicchitano, Secretary, Respect Life Activities Office, 657.4804 x 294 or jscicchitano@HBGDIOCESE.ORG

Closing Celebration Of The Diocesan Marian Year
Save The Date- October 2, 2010
SAVE THE DATE for the Closing Celebration of the Diocesan Marian Year on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the National Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Affirming Life Seminar
The Office of Respect Life and the Office of Ministry with People with Disabilities will host a free Affirming Life Seminar on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from Noon-3:00 pm at the Cardinal Keeler Center.
The event will begin at Noon with lunch, followed by a live webinar “Poor Pre-natal Diagnosis of Lethal or Non-Lethal Conditions & Disability: Threats to the Life of People with Disabilities” presented by the National Catholic Partnership on Disability from 1:00-2:30pm. A discussion will follow until 3:00pm.
Reservations are required & can be made by contacting Kristy Enders at 657-4804, x317 or kenders@hbgdiocese.org by October 1.

Come and See Event to feature Bishop Kevin Rhoades
The 5th Annual Catholic Charities “Come and See Dinner” will take place on Friday, October 8th at 6:00pm at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg. Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese, will be the featured speaker. Reservations start at $100 per person. Various sponsorship levels are available. This is the largest fundraising event of the year for Catholic Charities of Harrisburg, and all proceeds benefit the Four Homes for Healing. For more information, contact Christopher Meehan, Catholic Charities Director of Development at 717-657-4804 x284 or cmeehan@hbgdiocese.org