"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.
Happy 12th Anniversary Father Bandura!
June 1 , 2013 - June 1, 2025
On behalf of the staff and parishioners of St. James Parish we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to our Pastor, Father Bandura and to his classmates Father Matthew Morelli and Father Daniel Ulishney a very happy 12th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood!
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your servants, Father Bandura,Father Morelli and Father Ulishney for whom You have called to the sacred priesthood. On this anniversary of their ordination, we praise You for their faithful service to Your Church. Bless them with continued wisdom, strength, and grace to proclaim Your Word and celebrate Your Sacraments with devotion. Renew in them the fire of Your love that they may always be good shepherds after Your own heart — leading with compassion, serving with humility, and witnessing Your mercy to all Your people. Protect them from all harm, comfort them in times of trial, and fill their hearts with joy in their vocation. May Mary, Mother of Priests, watch over them always. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
How are You doing?
We continue as a parish community on a 33-day spiritual journey of reflection on the Eucharist. This Sunday is day 12 in our book as we work through the daily readings. How are you doing? At this point, the temptation exists to make the daily readings just another item on the daily “to-do” list. Father Bandura below lists helpful suggestions on how to get the most out of the 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory devotional.
Consider a few of the following points:
- Dedicate time each day to read the reflection. Be intentional about the time and make it a priority.
- Ponder its central idea and consider how you might apply this in your life.
- Pray the Spiritual Communion each day, reflecting upon the next opportunity you will have to receive the Lord in Holy Communion. Pray for an increase in that desire.
- Actively apply the suggested virtue of the day in your daily activities. The book is designed as a spiritual journey, with each day offering a new lesson, virtue, and prayer to strengthen your relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist.
If you have not started yet, that's ok! Click below to begin!
Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation
We are overjoyed to share that one of our young parishioners, Johnathan McDivitt, son of Jennifer Goode and her husband, Keith, received the Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Kulick on Tuesday, May 27th, at Holy Trinity Church in Ligonier. With the laying on of hands and the anointing with the Holy Chrism, Johnathan was sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthened in his commitment to live as a faithful disciple of Christ. This special moment marks a significant step in his spiritual journey, and we as a parish family are proud to support and walk alongside him. Please join in congratulating Johnathan and his family. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide, inspire, and bless him as he grows in faith, love, and service.
Let us keep Johnathan in our prayers, and may his Confirmation be a source of joy and strength throughout his life.
Upcoming Events
First Friday Adoration
Friday, June 6 at 7:00 a.m.
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at
7:00 a.m. before 8:00 a.m. Mass
Eucharistic Book Discussion
Saturday & Sunday - June 7 & 8
Father Bandura will give a book discussion on 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory immediately following Mass in the Church. All are welcome!
Lector Training
Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m.
A training session will be held in the church for all current lectors and those who feel called to join this ministry of proclaiming the Word of God at our Eucharistic Liturgies.
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.
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)
