5.
PARISH COUNCIL
Winifed Maiben
FINANCE COUNCIL
Dave Alexander
CCD
Carridean Bolden
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
Lee Portis
USHERS
Sidney Madise
MUSIC MINISTRY
Joseph Lewis
RIGHT TO LIFE/
VOCATIONS/
EVANGELIZATION
Sebastian Williams
EDUCATION
COMM. - Rhyon Ervin
YOUTH MINISTRY
Annette Howze
ROSARY GROUP
Earline Davis
Public Relations
Wanda Conner
ALTAR SOCIETY
Shirley McBride
DREXEL SOCIETY
Marietta Andry
BEREAVEMENT
MINISTRY
Joyce Winborn
LITURGY COMM.
Mary Ann Heningburg
PARISH LIFE
COMM.
Genelle Bennett ST. VINCENT de PAUL
Ursula Swann
MAINTENANCE &
BEAUTIFICATION
Edward Franklin
KNIGHTS OF PETER
CLAVER Robert Blakely
KPC LADIES AUX.
Rosemary Williams Parish Hall Coordinator
Gayle Sylvester
Marriage: For Marriage
Arrangements Contact The Rectory at
least 6 months before intended
marriage date.
When a Funeral is to be celebrated,
please contact the Rectory for Funeral
Arrangements. Funerals are not
permitted on Sundays or Holy Days of
Obligation.
30 minutes before weekend Masses
And upon request
CCD: Parents, please remember to
register your children for their CCD
Sunday School classes. Both First
Communion and Confirmation require
a 2 year preparation.
Anointing of the Sick: If you or a
family member is Sick or Shut-In,
please inform the Rectory so that we
may arrange to bring the Sacraments
to your home, hospital or nursing
714 N. College Street
Prichard, AL 36610
Pastor: Fr. Hyginus L. Boboh, SSJ
Rectory: (251) 456-6842
Fax: 456-6843
Parish Center: 456-0151
Website: www.stjamesmajor.org
Website: www.josephite.com/
parish/al/sjm -
E-mail: [email protected]
Saturday Vigil at 4:00pm
Sunday at
8:30am and 11:00am
Tuesday at 6:00pm
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at
7:00am
Parents desiring Baptism for their
children are encouraged to contact the
Rectory to arrange for the required
preparation class for parents and
Godparents.
Monday 25th
No Mass
Readings: Jgs.13:2-7 and
Lk.1:15-25
Mass Intention:
Tuesday 26th
Mass - 7:00am Office Hours - 8:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm -5:00pm Readings:
Is.40:25-31 and Mt.11:28-30
Mass Intention:
For Married Couples
Wednesday 27th
No Mass
Merry Christmas
Office Hours
Closed
Readings: Jer.23:5-8 and
Mt.1:18-25
Last Week Our attendance was : 188
The Regular Offertory Collection:
3,797.67
Extra Items
Church Improvement: 30.00
SVDP: 72.00
Poinsettias: 180.00
Donation: 100.00
Total Extra Items 282.00
Total Deposit: $4,079.67
Thanks For Your Stewardship
Join us Each Sunday
after the 8:30 a.m.
Mass.
For Coffee &
Doughnuts
Fellowship
Lectors HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 - UNITY MASS 10:00 am Sheila Green – Marjorie Seltzer – Jennie Rees
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018 MASS OF THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY
9:00 am Stephanie Danzy, Cynthia Eaton, Carrie Blunt
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 – UNITY MASS
Eucharistic Ministers
10:00 am Herman Thomas – Inell Bush - Shirley McBride
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018 MASS OF THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY
9:00 am Dave Alexander - Carolyn Matthews - Sebastian Williams
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31ST - UNITY MASS
10:00 am Ashton Rogers – Alex Lewis
Altar Servers
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018 MASS OF THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY
9:00 am Kendle McCaskey - Dylan McCaskey-Hunter
My dear beloved parishioners, the reality
of Christmas is one that gives us great joy
and hope. A joy of welcoming the new
born Jesus and a hope that assures us of
our redemption. This beautiful story of
Christmas, of God's coming to dwell
among us was brought about through the
positive responses of God's created things. The angel a message, Mary
her yes, the star its direction, the Maggi their gifts, the animal their
presence, the shepherds their announcements, the angels their songs
and the list goes on. As we celebrate Christmas we are called to
participate in the mission of our EMMANUEL on earth with total
focus and dedication. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year. Fr. Hyginus Boboh, SSJ
Sunday, December 31st : The
Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary and Joseph
Unity Mass @ 10:00 am
Repast to follow Mass
Monday, January 1st 2018:
Mass of the Solemnity of Mary
the Mother of God
One Mass @ 9:00am
(not a holy day of obligation)
RCIA Classes are after the
11:00am Mass. Adult
p a r i s h i o n e r s a n d n o n
parishioners who are interested
in receiving the sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation and
Holy Eucharist are encouraged
to join. Other members of the
church may also join to learn
more about their faith.
For the
People of the Parish
Mass - 7:00am
Readings: 1 Jn.2:3-11
and Lk.2:22-35
Mass Intention:
For
Mr. Steve F. Roberts
Mass-7:00am
Readings:1 Jn.5-2:2:and Mt.2:13-18
Mass Intention:
For the
Sick & Shut In
Thursday 28th Friday 29th
Vigil Mass
4:00pm
Saturday 30th
Masses: 8:00am & 11:00am
For the People of
the Parish
Sunday 31st
CCD and RCIA classes are held every Sunday: 9:45am- l0:45am and
12:30-1:30pm respectively. Parents are encouraged to support their
children in helping them learn about their faith.
For those seeking assistance
from St. Vincent De Paul
Society, please call 456-0151.
Also leave your name, address,
telephone number and a brief
message and someone will
return your call.
Thank you to all who showed their generosity through our gift Giving
Tree Project . As always it is important to reach out to those who are
in need in the community around us.
May God grant you many blessings.
THANK YOU,
St. James Major family!!
We are so very appreciative of
the support you provide in our
mission of service to the poor.
Your monetary donations
enable us to offer hope to those
in difficult times. Our
conference is made-up of
dedicated membership to ensure
the resources are managed
properly, while providing
confidentiality, respect and
sensitivity to those we serve.
SOCIETY OF SAINT
VINCENT DE PAUL
ST. JAMES MAJOR
"TOGETHER WE'RE
MAKING A DIFFERENCE"
We would like to improve the relationship among our
members and between the parish and the community. If you have
any suggestions, questions or comments about improving these
relationships, please write them on a slip of paper and place them in
the suggestion box in the back of the church. You may remain
anonymous. All suggestions will be addressed and taken into
consideration.
Starting in 2018 - First
Sunday in January
On Weekend of The 6th/7th
Vigil Mass - 4:00pm
One Sunday Morning
Mass - 9:30am
A special way to remember
and pay tribute to our
deceased loved ones is to
make a contribution on their
birthdays to the SJM School
Endowment Fund. Consider
m a k i n g m e m o r i a l
contributions in memory of
your grandparents, parents,
children and other relatives
annually on special days.
Contributions may also be
made at any time in honor of
living family members and
friends. No contribution is too
small and, at your request, a
card will be sent to an
honoree or bereaved family.
To make a tribute gift or a
donation to the Endowment
Fund, please contact Sybil
Whitfield at 471-3978.
For those who are sick and in
the hospital or other wise ailing. Please keep the following
members/family members in your prayers: Brenda Jones, Doretha
Whitfield, Afthiner Evans, Joyce Butler, Mary Kyser, Lee D.
Streeter, Sidney Brinkley, Luberta Portis, Cleveland Hubbard, David
Hall, Esther Turner, Levi Williams, Juanita Wilson, Rosemary
Robinson, Beatrice Davis, Marva Davis, Mary Francis Sawyer,
Fannie Wright, Ronald Robinson, Keith Winborn, Iletha Moore,
Lillie Bush,Gwendolyn Williams, Dorothy Lewis, Oliver Poellnitz,
Celestine Hamilton, Brenda Lewis, Joseph Williams, Jr., James
Ledbetter, Tyrone Poellnitz, Xavier Poellnitz, Cynthia Beckham,
Martha Bradford, Delores Washington,
Pamela Tinsley 1st, Cardis Mosley 2nd, Sandretta Miller 4th,
Kenneth Johnson 5th, Earlean Rogers, 7th, Mary Wilson 7th,
Lekeisha Junior 9th, Quinton Miles 9th, Courtney Dunning 9th,
Bridget Eubanks 11th, Alex White 11th, Dylan McCaskey 12th,
Rose Mary Mosley 15th, Roger Chestang 19th, Jakayla Cunningham
22nd, Sybil Whitfield 24th, Carolyn Cunningham 26th, Regine Hall
26th, Alexandria Eubanks 28th, Caroline Belt 30th, Lauren
Lipscomb 31st, Walter Eaton, 31st
Happy Anniversary -
John & Mary Finch,
Wedding Anniversary
on the 18th of December
(53yrs.)
Save the Date - Grace-Filled Black Catholic
Women Standing on the Promise - 4th National
Black Catholic - Women’s Gathering Sponsored by
National Black Sister’ Conference
Friday, July 27 - Sunday, July 29, 2018
New Orleans Marriott Hotel
829 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA
Reservation is now open - 1-800-305-6342
Members - $200.00 per person
Non Members - $260.00 per person
For more information contracts - NBSC Office - 202-529-9250
Junior Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary in Mobile is preparing to start a Junior Legion of
Mary for children in the archdiocese from 7-17 years old. The first
meeting ever is scheduled for Sunday, January 7, 2018 at St. Dominic
Parish in the Murphy Center! Fr. Stephen Vrazel is the Legion's Curia
spiritual director and Fr. Chris Boutin will be the spiritual director for
the Junior Legion.
The St. James Major Parish
Grief Support Group will be
meeting and every Monday
each week at 6:00pm in the
Parish Center. This group
will reach out to many of our
church members who are
going through grief for their
d e c e a s e d l o v e o n e s .
Coordinators have been
trained are ready to take on
this noble task. So come out
and join us in supporting each
other through grief. A sign up
sheet is also in the back of the
Church for those who wish to
sign up and join.
Women’s Retreat - Jan. 19-
21 2018 - “Sitting with God:
touching the real Divine”
The retreat begins with
registration at 7:00pm on
Friday January 19, 2018 and
concludes with dinner at
noon Sunday.
For registration info call
(334) 855-4474
714 N. College St. - Prichard, AL 36610
Phone: 251- 456-0151 - Fax: 251- 456-6843
Name ____________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________
Number of Orders___________
Fried Fish
Chicken/ Fried
Chicken/ Baked
Green Beans
Baked Beans
Hush Puppies
Potato Salad
Cake - Drink
Condiments
Macaroni &
Cheese
Dinners - $7.00 Sandwich- $5.00
Last Friday Of Each Month
10:30am until
@ SJM Parish Center