News/Events at St. James Catholic Church

It is with profound joy that we note the following. on December 8th, parishioner Betsy Boyer noted the 76th anniversary of her “First Holy Communion” . She received her first Holy Communion in 1932 at the former, Sacred Heart Church, East St. Louis, IL. Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever.

A tip of our hats to Lorin Gregory, parishioner, and a survivor of the historic attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Air forces on December 7, 1941. He was a U.S. Marine at the time, and his wife Ruby Gregory was also in Honolulu, Hawaii at the time, working in marine allied employment. They were introduced during our
10:00 am Mass on Sunday December 7th , so that new and younger members of the parish would be made aware of their contributions.

Our Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Craig on the occasion of their Wedding on Saturday, December 6, 2008 here at St. James.

Remember in your prayers Timothy Greg Edgar, who recently passed away. As we remember him in our prayers, we offer support to his family and friends. The Funeral Mass was at St. James on Thursday, December 4, 2008.

When was the last time you updated your parish records? New telephone number, cell phone, e-mail address, new child, child leaves home for college, etc. Please contact Gail at the Rectory Office
(573-438-4686) or by e-mailing the parish at stjameschurch@centurytel.net. You help will greatly be appreciated.

White House Retreat
Men, mark your calendars so you do not miss out on St. James first official White House retreat April 2-5, 2009. Check out the brochures at the back of church, online at whretreat.org, or contact your captain for your retreat: Jeff Boyer cell 573-291-3503

Why not make this your New Year's resolution, to be more active in the parish. We are in need of volunteers in all areas; Eucharist ministers, Lectors, Drivers, St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Ladies Sodality, etc... Please contact Gail for more information or questions, 573-438-4686.

CARRER OPPORTUNITY

The knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their insurance program. They offer a complete benefits package with this full time position. In order to Qualify one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact Robert King, FICF General Agent at 636-239-1016

Our Lady Quilters are in need of help also. Would you like to learn how to quilt? Or can you volunteer and help make some of those beautiful quilts we give away at our Fund Raisers. If you are interested or have questions contact our quilters: Kathleen Blanford (438-3688; Bess Lalumondiere (438-3545); Nadine Morgan (438-5320) or Della Sampson.

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