Welcome
A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Thank you for visiting the Saint James Parish website! Saint James has been serving Catholic believers and our local community for over 100 years. Our Parish family strives to bring the Gospel of Christ into our daily lives at home, at school and at work.
Saint James Mission Statement
Mission Statement
We, the parish family of Saint James Church, New Alexandria, consisting of diverse, dedicated hard working people, hold firm the traditions and beliefs of our Catholic faith. Our Mission is to keep this faith alive and growing through the love of the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and the Word of God. Responding to our Baptismal call we are devoted to fostering spiritual formation, strengthening Christian values, evangelizing, and caring for all. As we travel on our Journey of a Lifetime, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we help the community strive to seek the Kingdom of God.
Living As Healthy Disciples - Wednesday, April 17th
Rosary Rally - Saturday, April 20th - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Spring Breakfast
Upcoming April 2024 Events
April 2024
April 17 – Healthy Living Session at 6:00 p.m. – Grief Session
April 18 – Finance Council Meeting at 1:00 p.m. * Please note time change.
April 20 - Rosary Rally - America Needs Fatima - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
April 21 – Spring Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
April 21 – Rosary for Priests at 9:00 a.m.
April 27 – 28 – Sacrament of Reconciliation forty-five minutes prior to Mass
April 28 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Donut Sunday
May 2024
May 3 - Saint James the Less - Saint James Feast Day - Bishop Kulick to celebrate Mass and bless the church renovations - 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow Mass in Social Hall.
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2024 Diocesan Lenten Appeal
Minister Schedules
Parish Annual Report
Please click the below link to view our Parish Annual Report. We are deeply grateful for all you do as we work together to offer thanksGIVING for God’s Blessings. Prayerfully consider a year-end gift to our parish. Your generosity helps us continue to uplift our faith community in the love of Christ.
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Office Hours
Parish Office Phone Number: 724-668-2829
Mass Times
Saturday - Anticipated Mass 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel.
The Church will be open for private prayer Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Penance: Will be available on the Second and Fourth Weekends each month. Saturday before Mass 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. & Sunday before Mass at 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Staff
- The Very Reverend Tyler J. Bandura, VF, Pastor
- Loretta Oken, Office Coordinator
- Laura Nalevanko, Website Content Manager & Bulletin Editor
- Catlyn Bailey, Director of Religious Formation
- Roxanne Rouse, Organist & Coordinator of Liturgical Music
- Missy DiRado, Payroll/Financial Officer
On-Line Giving
WeShare, now provides an easy way to plan out your Mass Intentions, Fuel & Maintenance, Weekly Offertory or second collection donations for the whole year!
To start today, click on the below Donate icon and View Collections or All Second Collections. Simply choose the amount you wish to contribute to each collection or second collection, enter a payment source, and submit your second collection donations for the entire year at one time. Make sure to check the “Recurs Annually” box if you wish to continue contributing year after year.
Please contact the parish office if you have questions or need help setting up your Collections or Second Collection donations. Thank you for your continued support to our parish!
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Statistics
Total Registered Households: 246
Current Single Member Households: 77
Updated: September 11, 2023