Pastor: Rev. Peter J. Adamski

padamski.stjamesparish@gmail.com

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Philip Lanh Phan

frphan@diobpt.org

Deacon: Joe Koletar

jkoletar.stjamesparish@gmail.com

2110 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615

Office 203-375-5887

Fax 203-378-1562

www.stjamesstratford.com

Office & Chapel Hours

The office is open by Appointment only.

The Chapel is closed.

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Some food for your soul to pray and reflect on this week.

THE SECRET TO FORGIVENESS

The secret to forgiveness and salvation is love; the true Christian is

filled with God's love and uses that love to impact others. That love

is patient, kind, forgiving, helpful, courteous, selfless, and is

offered freely. It is a simple message really. It's not about money,

fame, advancing self-interests, it’s about the first being last, and

the last being first. The old self must die, a new self-born in its

place.

ACT OF FAITH

O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine

Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine

Son became Man, died for our sins, and that he will come to judge

the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the

Holy Catholic Church teaches, because you have revealed them,

who can neither deceive nor be deceived.

ACT OF HOPE

O my God, relying on your almighty power and infinite mercy and

promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your

grace, and life everlasting through the merits of Jesus Christ, my

Lord and Redeemer.

ACT OF CHARITY

O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and

soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my

neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have

injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

This weekend we are resuming the 6pm Sunday Mass in our

beautiful church. Similar to the other weekend masses, 4:30pm

indoors and 8:30 & 11:30am drive-up, you need to visit our parish

website, www.StJamesStartford.com, or call the parish center to

reserve a parking spot or place inside.

Please continue to stay safe and support our Parish with your

treasure. THANK YOU!

Your servant in Christ, Fr. Peter

Monday, July 13, 2020

8:00 a.m. Andrew Donovan

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

8:00 a.m. Lucas Smith

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

8:00 a.m. +Frank Chop

Thursday, July 16, 2020

8:00 a.m. +Kathy Adamski

Friday, July 17, 2020

8:00 a.m. St. James Parishioners

Saturday, July 18, 2020

8:00 a.m. +Alphonse DeJulio

4:30 p.m. +BlancheTomsheck

Sunday, July 19, 2020

8:30 a.m. +Emily Zamachaj

11:30 a.m. +Joseph, +Christine, +Joseph Jr., and

+Glenn Santos

6:00 p.m. St. James Parishioners

PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:

SEVEN DAY VIGIL CANDLES: 7/12/20-7/18/20

Church: For those living in poverty

Chapel: Alphonse DeJulio

CHAPEL INTERCESSORY CANDLES:

Candles will burn for the following intentions: Candle # 1 An end to gun violence

Candle # 2: For the prayer intentions submitted through on-line giving

† Confessions †

NOTE: Because of the Coronavirus Crisis all

confessions will be Drive-thru and will take

place weather permitting.

Saturdays, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

PARISH NURSE: If you would like to meet with a

Parish Nurse, please call Margie Balint at 203-378-3081

Centering Prayer- A free Zoom Video Conference is

being offered by Contemplative Outreach. Five sessions beginning July 11 through August 8 for

both those who are beginners and the more advanced.

Visit https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org for more information and to register.

Mike Perille,Thai

Nguyen, David

Lathlean, Gary

Normandin, Fr. Paul Merry, Andrew Donovan,

Allison Macisco-Koziol, Simon Massari, Julia

Stewart, John Kenyhercz, John Soares, Lucas

McHale, Mrs. Harold Pressman, Patricia Pechillo,

Linda Gowing, Athena Velazquez, Ed & Barbara

Shea, Kim Smith, Rudolph Mason, Joanne Giba,

Jenna Strickland, Joan Crespo, Edmund Ramos,

Diana Santos, Gloria Yanosy, John Kosci, Mike

Birch, Mary Costa, Joe Anderson, Tracey Scott,

John Kenyhercz, Edmund Ramos, Vivian Ramos,

Fran DeVack, Angel Santiago, John Monk

Faithfully Departed: Anne Raynor,

Evelyn Banfield, Joao V. Andrade

2020 Mass Intentions

For those wishing to make a mass intention there are still 2020 openings. Please contact the Parish Center.

St. James Women’s Ministry- Zoom Meeting!

Saturday, July 25, 10a.m.-11:00a.m. Join us as we support one another through prayer and

discussion! More information will be coming in next week’s bulletin, website and emails about our

virtual gathering.

Beloved Sons—Jim Travers, Bob Carriero, Tom Gilbertie, Jeff Noccioli, Mike Curran

Needless to say our twice/monthly Beloved Sons gatherings took (and are still taking) quite the hiatus

during the Corona-Covid pandemic; and it appears that it still may be some time to go as well before we can comfortably and safely get together, in person at the parish center to resume these gatherings. During the last three months we were able to have several digital ZOOM gatherings where guys logged in and were able

to share and discuss an upcoming Gospel story. If that is something you are interested in please call/text

(203-526-4105) or email (jfxtjr@sbcglobal.net) Jim Travers and we'll be sure to invite you to the next digital Beloved Sons gathering as well as keep you informed

as we get closer to resuming those parish center gatherings. Knowing that we are all looking forward to seeing each other face-to-face sometime soon; we can at least (in the interim) log -in, un-mute and share the

Gospel of Christ, the good word.

And that always is a GOoD thing!

Weekly Offertory (for week of 07/05/2020)

07/05/2020 07/07/2019

In Church Collections..................$ 3,852.25 $ 7,078.25

EFT............................................. $ 2,102.27 $ 2,310.61

Online Giving..............................$ 3,249.00 $ 2,444.00

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Weekly Total............................$ 9,203.52 $ 11,832.86

***Coronavirus Phone Scam***

Please be aware that there are scammers acting as

Priests or Clergy trying to solicit money from

parishioners. Please do not give or pledge money

unless you are 100% sure you know the recipient.

Do you want to become a member of St. James?

If you do, then please complete the following and

deposit in the offertory basket

Name ______________________________________

Address ____________________________________

City ________________________________________

State __________ Phone _____________________

Email_______________________________________

Comments ___________________________________

We look forward to hearing from you!

To All Online Giving Users

All funds for Social Outreach have been re-opened.

So you can once again contribute (using Online Giving) to your favorite Social Outreach programs

(such as Food Pantry, Merton House, etc.)

When you are making a donation, you can scan all the funds to see which ones are available.

If you have any questions call the Parish Center and

ask for Dave (203) 375-5887

Solar Energy Stewardship Program

Want to raise funds for St. James without writing a check?

Want to save money on your electricity bill?

Want to have a positive impact on the environment?

If your answer is “yes” to any or all questions, then sign

up for a consultation with Trinity Solar by

calling 1-800-655-2500, or

go to www.gotrinitysolar.com/sjrc

Please identify you are from St. James Roman Catholic

Church.

When you sit with a Trinity consultant for Q&A session

to determine if you qualify for a solar system

installation, St. James gets $100 from Trinity Solar.

Additionally, when you have a solar system installed by

Trinity, St. James gets $1,000 from Trinity Solar.

To date, 75% of parishioners who have had a

consultation are in the process of installation.

We miss all of our Lovely Ladies from the

Women’s Ministry at St. James!

Please join us for a ZOOM meeting

on Saturday, July 25 from 10- 11:00 AM

Prayer, Reflection and Sharing

We want to connect to all the women in our

community of faith…so please join us.

Procedure for participation-Register ASAP in one

of the following ways:

Email bredgate.stjamesparish@gmail.com

Call the Parish Center: 203-375-5887, ext. 102

Stop by the Parish Center

A prayer sheet and instructions for ” Zooming” will be emailed or mailed to

you or you can pick up a copy in the reception area.

Let us know your preference when registering.

If you are not familiar with this format of social media,

please reach out to family or friends for assistance.

See a face, learn a name,

share a story…

love one another!

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS

Monday thru Friday: 8:00 a.m. (livestream only) Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. (indoors) Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. (outdoors)

Confession Saturdays (12:15-1:30) drive-thru

PARISH CENTER CHAPEL

The Chapel is currently closed

PARISH CENTER HOURS

The Parish Center is currently closed. If you need assistance

please call 203-375-5887

THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Mondays at the 8:00 a.m. Eucharist. Prior notice is not necessary. All those who are dealing with a serious illness and/or will be undergoing surgery during that week are invited to receive this sacrament.

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Parish Center

Sunday, July 12, 2020

1st Reading: IS 55:10-11 2nd Reading: ROM 8:18-23

Gospel: MT 13:1-23 OR 13:1-9

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Parish Pastoral Assistant: Deacon Joe Koletar

Trustees: Chad Betz, Luca Servino

Pastoral Council: Ruwani Williams

Finance Council: Chad Betz—chadcbetz@gmail.com

Safety Committee: Jack Cratty

OUR MINISTRIES

Adult Pastoral Ministry

Ministry with Men: Jim Travers, Bob Carriero, Tom Gilbertie, Jeff Noccioli and Mike Curran

Ministry with Women: Angie deMello and Mary Tesla

Communal Prayer Worship

Music Ministry/Organist: John J. Masi, Jr.

Liturgical Environment: Michele Hoekenga

Pastoral Services

Lifelong Formation: Betsy Redgate - bredgate.stjamesparish@gmail.com

Principal St. James School: Jack Lynch

Ministry with Teens: Bob Nagy and Karen Smith

Ministry with Sick & Shut-Ins: Pat Stockdale

Charity, Justice, and Peacemaking: Jim Hodska

PATH: Debby Carroll - path.stjamesparish@gmail.com

St. James Prison Ministry: Denis Granado - denis.granado@gmail.com and Mary Tesla

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Mary Perille and Mercy Ingersoll

Gratitude Ministry: Suzanne Smith, Terry Van Dam, Ligia Masilamani and Jane Vigliotti

Respect Life: Joe Sullivan

Digital Ministry: Tonya Overby

Support Services

Stewardship: David Zamachaj - DZamachaj@saintjameschurchstratford.org

Business Manager: Natalia Zamachaj— nszamachaj.stjamesparish@gmail.com

Business Office: Dolores Lathlean