Masses
Sat: 5:00pm
Sun: 8:00AM, 11:00AM, 6:00PM,
1:00PM (Spanish)
Mon & Fri: 7:00AM
Tues & Thurs: 12:05PM
Wed: 7:00PM
Holy Days of Obligation: 7:00AM, 12:00noon, 7:00PM
1st Saturday Mass: 10:00AM
Liturgy of the Hours
Wed: 10:00AM, 6:30PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Wed: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
First Friday of month: Following 7:00AM Mass until 10:00AM First Saturday Mass.
Reconciliation
Sat: 3:00PM
Wed: 5:00PM
OR: by appointment
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 12:00 noon, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
St. Zita Cupboard Hours
Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The cupboard is open before and after each weekend Mass
For more information please call the St. James Parish Office at (304)725-5558.
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| Dignity of Life |
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| As a pro-life parish, we care about life from the moment of conception until natural death. St. James Parish is pleased to offer opportunities for us to stand up for life from the moment of conception and help us better understand end-of-life issues. |
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| Saturday, January 21: End-of-Life Issues |
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| 6:30 pm in our Social Hall
Fr. Dan Pisano holds Masters Degrees in Religious Formation and Spiritual Direction as well as a
Doctoral in Social Work and Health Care. He is also a Medical Ethicist for the Diocese of Wheeling-
Charleston.
At 6:30 pm on January 21, Fr. Dan will speak on health care issues that face us at the end of life. To
facilitate our discussions, we will also have present:
Sam Byrer, a local attorney, who will talk about Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney from a legal
standpoint in the State of West Virginia.
John Sherwood, our parish contact for Hospice, who will talk about the benefits of Hospice and the
quality of life that can be provided for your loved one.
Mark Wilgenbush, a member of our Knights of Columbus, who will talk about long-term care
insurance.
Gary Penkala, our Pastoral Associate for Liturgy, who will talk about the funeral liturgy within the
Catholic Church.
Everyone is encouraged to attend. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us.
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| Monday, January 23: March for Life |
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| Washington, DC |
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The 39th annual March for Life will take place on Monday, January 23, in Washington, DC. This is a day of
pilgrimage, prayer, and public witness to protest the 1973 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize
abortion. Get ready: Arrange with your employer to take time off work on January 23. Prepare for the March
by dressing in warm layers for the outdoors. Don’t forget warm socks and comfortable, waterproof shoes.
There will be extensive walking.
High School Youth and Young Adults will do an overnight stay, leaving on January 22 to attend the
Vigil Mass for the Unborn at the Basilica of our National Cathedral, and the next day participating in the
March for Life. Cost is $30. Contact Brandon Opseth at 410-707-6345 for further information.
7th & 8th Grade Students will do a day trip, leaving at 5:00 am and returning at 8:00 pm. Cost is $15 and
includes transportation plus a light breakfast, plus a snack pack, and dinner. Call Margo Davis at
304-582-3296 for more information.
All others who wish to ride the bus may contact the Parish Office to register. There is a $15 fee.
Eucharistic Adoration will be held at St. James from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm on January 23 to pray for the
unborn and for all the victims of abortion. At 9:00 pm we will have Night Prayer and Benediction. If you
cannot go to Washington, DC, join us in prayer at St. James. |
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Parish Spotlight:
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| Thought for the Week
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“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Mark 1:17
Jesus’ call to “Come after me” is a call to all Christians. Jesus
asks us all to help Him in His work. By being good stewards,
we, too, can help bring others closer to God. |
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Red Mass to be
Held in Wheeling |
| The Annual Celebration for our Legal & Judicial Community will be held Saturday, January 28, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling. Mass will begin at 7:00 pm with the Most Reverend Michael Bransfield as Celebrant, and the Most Reverend Joseph Pepe as Homilist. There will be a reception immediately afterward. |
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| Eucharistic Adoration |
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St. James Parish is pleased to have
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday between the hours of 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.
1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration
will be held next weekend (January 6 and 7). Adoration will start at 7:30 am on Friday and continue until 10:00 am on Saturday. |
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