"One Family United in Faith"
Welcome to Saint James Roman Catholic Church
A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg, PA
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.
Month of october
respect for life month
Sunday, October 5, 2025, is Respect Life Sunday, which kicks off Respect Life Month. We consider more deeply why every human life is valuable and reflect on how to build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death.
“The witness of our Blessed Mother invites us to become more aware of the needs of pregnant and parenting moms in our own parishes and communities. Following Mary’s example, we can ask ourselves how to better know these mothers, listen to them, seek understanding, and help them obtain the necessities of life for themselves and their children. How can we, like the Blessed Mother, lovingly support mothers in welcoming and caring for God’s gift of life?”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Reflection: “Called to Serve Moms in Need.” View, download, and order Respect Life materials! www.respectlife.org Copyright © 2024, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.
Upcoming Events

Rosary Recited
Before Daily Mass each weekday
of October
Everyone is invited to come and pray the rosary at 7:30 a.m. before 8:00 a.m. Mass for the month of October
Month of the Rosary.
Also, every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. before Mass.
Series on the Holy Eucharist
Sunday, October 26
10:30 a.m. in the Social Hall
Deacon candidate Mr. Patrick Butler will present this series on the Holy Eucharist. Brunch will be served.
Intergenerational event for the entire family. A children's session will be held simultaneously.
Please join us!

Fall Breakfast
Bake Sale & Basket Raffle
Sunday, October 19
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ham, sausage, pancakes, eggs, potatoes, juice, coffee & tea
$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Children Ages 6-12
Under 6 Free

Begin 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory
Wednesday, October 22
If any parishioner would like the Parish Office to mail a copy of the book 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory, provide us with your name and address below.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday, October 22
Beginning at 8:30 a.m.
after 8:00 a.m. Mass
Come and spend time with our Lord in private prayer.
Benediction will be held at 1:00 p.m.

Children's Liturgy of
the Word &
Donut Sunday
Children's Liturgy
Sunday, October 12
Sunday, October 26
9:30 a.m. Mass
Donut Sunday
Sunday, October 26 at 10:30 a.m. in Social Hall

NEw Parishioner Welcome Event
Tuesday, October 28
6:30 p.m.
All Parishioners are invited to attend this evening's event to welcome our families that have joined St. James over the last two years. Reservations are required. Please click the link below to register for this event.
St. James Craft Show
Join us for our Craft Show & Soup Sale
Saturday, November 8th
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
You’ll find beautiful handmade crafts, seasonal gifts, baked goods, and plenty of fellowship. It’s a wonderful way to support our parish and local crafters while enjoying a fun day with family and friends. Any vendors that would like to participate, please contact the Parish Office at 724-668-2829. We hope you can join us!
Saint James 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.
The Very Reverend Tyler J. Bandura,VF, Pastor
Ms. Bridget Widdowson,Office Coordinator
Mrs. Laura Nalevanko, Website Content Manager & Bulletin Editor
Mrs. Catlyn Bailey, Director of Religious Formation
Mrs. Roxanne Rouse, Organist & Coordinator of Liturgical Music
Mr. Justin Massetto - Regional Director of Youth Ministry
Ms. Missy DiRado, Payroll/Financial Officer
office hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Parish Office Closed on Tuesdays & Fridays
Weekday Masses
Tuesday-Friday | 8:00 a.m.
The Church will be open for private prayer Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekend Masses
Saturday | Anticipated Mass 4:30 p.m.
Sunday | 9:30 a.m. (Livestreamed on YouTube)