ST. JAMES CHURCH ERIE, PA

Monday, October 37:00 Charlie Robie (Millie & Bill Feretti)

6:15 PM Blessing of Pets in the Church parking lotTuesday, October 4

7:00 Raymond E. Learn (Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Stromenger)

Wednesday, October 57:00 Frank & Bea Vigletti (their daughters)

Thursday, October 67:00 Anna Fotek (Family)1:15 Intentions of the Sisters of the Divine Spirit

(James Merski)Friday, October 7

7:00 Stan Brzezicki, Sr. (Bob & Mary Terrill & Family)

5:15 Willard Gifford (Ruth & Bill Brown)Saturday, October 8

8:00 Carlo Fachetti (Wife Dorothy)5:00 Robert Smith (Wife & Family)7:00 Tom & John Wascak

(Susan, Rick, Carol & Darrell)Sunday, October 9

7:00 Mary Ann Kobierecki (Husband)8:30 Robert Seidler (Family)

10:00 Robert Kendziora (Terry & Family)11:30 Donna McCall (Larry & Mikie Dorosch)5:00 William Morrow (Family)

PRAYER LINE: If you would like to have a prayer said for a special intention, please call Lois Vosmus, 835-9033 or Todd Beckes, 899-4479

Winter Coat and Clothing DriveOur Winter Coat and Clothing drive will take place

this weekend, October 1st and 2nd.

Please bring clean coats, hats, sweaters, gloves,

scarves, or any warm clothing to the parish garage

before or after any of the Masses.

Thank You Very Much!

Last week’s collection:$10,448.00

The County Health Department inspected our school cafeteria recently. The kitchen received an A+ rating; not a single violation was found. Our cafeteria staff is headed by Chef Cathy DiLullo who is assisted by: Debbie Hitchcock, Trish Thompson, and Michelle Samson. As always, GREAT JOB!

High School CCD and Confirmation classes will resume next Sunday, October 9th at 6:00 PM. Confirmation candidates and, hopefully, one of their parents, will have an initial meeting with me and the Confirmation Staff in the gym. We will outline the goals and expectations of our program, the paperwork that must be completed, the requirements of a sponsor, and dates of the classes and mandatory retreat. This meeting will last less than one hour. Ninth and tenth grades students will have their regular class from 6:00 - 7:00. After almost 10 years of dedicated and faithful service as our 9th grade CCD teacher, Cathy Adamczyk is taking a sabbatical. We are so fortunate that Andrew Boyd volunteered to fill this position. His knowledge, and seminary experiences will ensure that his students learn a great deal and have the seeds of a religious vocation planted in their hearts. Our 10th grade class is taught by veteran teacher, Sabina Snyder whose creativity keeps her students actively engaged in her presentations. Assisting me with the Confirmation Program are Rennae DiRaimo, Lois Lintelman, and Jill Wells. I’m grateful to these individuals for giving so much of their time and talent to help foster the Faith in the hearts of our young parishioners.

A word of appreciation and affirmation goes out to our organists and cantors for their guidance and direction in preparing us for the new musical setting that will become mandatory with the implementation of the Roman Missal on the First Sunday of Advent.

A thank you goes out to the following people who attended the recent organizational meeting for the Craft Show: Jane Olowin, Michele Dean, Bonnie Kern, Debbie Slupski, Debbie Thomas, Nancy Veshecco, Diane Knight, Maryann Straneva, Judy Walker, and Cathy Schaaf. We got a lot accomplished that evening. If you can give us a hand on Nov. 5th or 6th, please call Jane Olowin at 898-1088.

The winner of last month’s Sunday Breakfast 50/50/ was Konner McCurdy.

Flu shots will be administered this Monday, October 3rd from 9:00 - 1:00 and from 3:00 - 6:00 at St. James Place.

During the Month of October the Rosary will be prayed each Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Mothers’ Chapel.

Pax et Bonum, Fr. McCormick

SUNDAY HEADING 2011

ST. JAMES GRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: The following memorials have been given:In memory of Brianne Leslie Foster

by Dad, Mom, Kris & ToddIn memory of Diane Basile Anderson and Tina Marie Basile

by Dad, Mom, and GinoSt. James Maintenance FundIn memory of Charlie Robie

by Frances Garrby Concetta Schillinger

In memory of John Michalskiby Vikki Leone-Finckby James & Kimberly Babay

St. James ChurchIn memory of Charlie Robie

by Jean Niesby Ed & Cecilia Rutkowskiby Connie & James Divins

The Sanctuary Lamp is burning in honor of the Blessed Sacrament and for Andrew & Helen Kopkowski by Paul Kopkowski.

RCIA classes will begin on Sunday, October 9 at 6 PM

If you know of someone who has been searching and asking deeper questions about God, the RCIA might be the place for them. Please invite them to come to hear the story of the church. If you or someone you know would like to register for this year’s full initiation into the Catholic Church, please contact the rectory at 899-6178 during normal business hours, or Deacon Chuck at 323-5738.

ST. JAMES 2011 CRAFT FAIRNovember 5th and 6th

The Women’s Society would greatly appreciate your donations for the upcoming Craft Show. Items are needed for the Craft Tables, Chinese Auctions and Bake Sale. All donations can be

brought to the rectory during normal business hours.

Crafters, come and share your talents.

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSIt is a requirement of the Erie Diocese that all first-time parents attend a Pre-Baptismal class. The best time to do so is BEFORE your child is born, The next Pre-Baptismal Class at St. James will be held on Tues. October 11 at 7:00 pm in the rectory. Please DO NOT choose your Godparents until you have attended the Class!! Please call the rectory first to register at 899-6178 (Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.)

BANN IIISteve Meacham

Amanda Blaszczyk - St. James

BANN IINathan Bish - St. James

Katie Ingalls - St. Boniface

BANN IJoseph Garofalo - St. JamesSarah Gausman - St. Luke

Grade School CCD are held on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM. All children not enrolled in a Catholic School are expected to attend these Classes. Parents are reminded of their obligation to see that their children attend these classes faithfully.

High School CCD & Confirmation Classes will resume on October 9th

at 6:00 o’clock at the school.

Parish Registration FormWould you like someone from the Welcoming Committee to contact you? Yes________ No ____Would you like one of the priests or deacon to contact you? Yes ________ No ________

Name ____________________________________

Address __________________________________

City & Zip code ____________________________

Phone number _____________________________

Clip and return this form to the rectory, drop it in collec-tion basket, or give it to one of the ushers.

SUNDAY BREAKAST This Sunday - October 2

at St. James Place Serving after the 7:00 - 8:30

and 10:00 am Masses Adults $6 - Senior Citizen $5.50

Children (6-12) $ 4.50 under 6 - $2

ST. JAMES CHURCH OCTOBER 2, 2011

Senior Citizens: The monthly meeting will be held on

Tuesday, October 18 from 12:00 noon to 3:00. A light lunch will be provided.

All seniors of the parish are invited to attend!

The next “Dinner For One Is No Fun”will be held on October 18at 6:00 PM at Bootleggers

Please call Gerry Miller at 899-4443

CASINO BUS TRIPReservations are now being accepted

For the October 19 bus trip toSeneca-Allegany Casino

Cost: $25 - Bonus - $25 coin $10 Food Must have 40 people

Leave St. James at 8:30 AMCall Gerry Miller at 899-4443.

Flu shots will be available at St. James Place on Monday, Octo-ber 3rd from 9:00 - 1:00 and from 3:00 - 6:00. This annual clinic is organized by Erie Center on Health and Aging. There will be no up front cost. They will bill all insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid.

17th Annual Rosary March will be held on Sunday,October 9th - 2:00 PM at St. Peter Cathedral.

St. Joseph Church will hold their 5th Annual Oktoberfest on October 7, 8 & 9. Authentic German Cuisine & Oma’s Coffee House. Great entertainment each evening.

Harborcreek Youth Services is holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 9th from 12 noon to 4:00 PM. Adults $6.50, Seniors $5.50 - ages 5-12 $3.50.

St. Lawrence Church, Albion, PA is hold their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 9th from 11:30 am - 2:00 PM. Adults -$8; children 12 and under $4; under 5-Free.

Enjoy the City Coupon Books The St. James Athletic Association is again selling Enjoy the City Coupon Books. These popular books are $20 each and can be obtained from any of our school children or at the parish office. The proceeds of this fund raiser helps defray the costs associated with the school’s gym classes and sports pro-grams. For further information, call Natalie Meyer at 490-1659.

Brett Fallon, a parishioner and Erie’s Finest Young Professional Honoree, invites all to a fundraising event at Joe Root’s Grill on Tues. October 11 from 6 - 10 PM. This event will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Brett has been asked to raise at least $2500. Please help if you can.

Saturday Evening, October 85:00 Matthew Malinowski7:00 Drew Spacht

Sunday, October 97:00 Alan McLaughlin8:30 Mary Rizzo

10:00 Carl Adamczyk11:30 Mackenzie Schley

5:00 Doreen Fallon

Saturday Evening, October 85:00......................Jeanette Barczynski - Joyce Cochran7:00...................................Dorothy Snider - Jim Natalo

Sunday, October 97:00................................. Robert & Bernadette Oatman8:30.........................................Kenneth & Mary Kensill

10:00........................................Marlene & Terry Landon11:30................. Dominic DiRaimo - Mary Ann Hannah5:00............................................Phillip & Sandy Green

Weekdays starting October 37:00........................... Meghan McCurdy - K. McCurdy

First Friday, October 75:15..............................Amanda Barbale - Biong Biong

Saturday Evening, October 85:00..............................Kelly Huff - Kaitlyn Sekscinski7:00................................... D. Serafin - Kristine Serafin

Sunday, October 97:00.................................................. K. Bello - I. Brady8:30................................................. J. Born - Ellie Born

10:00.................................... Sarah Babay - Jenna Babay11:30............................Rebecca Campbell - J. Campbell5:00......................................................... J. & J. Cooper

BLESSING OF PETSMonday, October 3rd, you are invited to bring your favorite pet for the Blessings of Pets. We will meet in the church

parking lot at 6:15 PM - rain or shine!