"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 December
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of December 2025
For Christians in areas of conflict
Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East,
might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope.
Upcoming Events
Everyone is invited to our Living Nativity on Friday, December 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the church grounds. Everyone is invited to come and walk and experience the beauty and wonder of the scriptures coming to life with live animals, angels, shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus to experience the Christmas story. There will be activities all evening for the entire family! Lessons and Carols will be performed, and refreshments will be served. The entire family is invited to come and experience the story of our Lord's birth in the manger. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 724-668-2829, Option #3.
Advent Schedule
Prepare for Christ - Deanery Advent Regional Reconciliation Services
Thursday, December 11
St. Vincent Basilica
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16
St. Martin, New Derry
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17
St. Bartholomew, Crabtree
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 18
St. Rose, Latrobe
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 20
Holy Family, Latrobe
11:00 a.m.
Advent, Christmas, New Year's Schedule
Solemnity of the immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, December 8th
Mass at 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve Vigil Mass
Wednesday, December 24th at 4:30 p.m.
Midnight Mass
Thursday, December 25th at 12:00 Midnight
Christmas Day Mass
Thursday, December 25th at 9:30 a.m.
Solemnity of Mary
Holy Mother of God
New Year's Eve
Vigil Mass: Wednesday, December 31st at 4:30 p.m.
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)
