Reconciliation for Wednesday, February 10 is being rescheduled due to the anticipated storm.  Children who were to receive their First Reconciliation on Wednesday, February 10 will be notified by their catechist of the rescheduled day and time.   If you have a problem with the new day and time you should call Patty D’Andrea to make other arrangements.

Enjoy the Snow!!!

First Reconciliation classes begin this Saturday in the the Church at 10:00 AM.  Your catechist will be calling this week to introduce herself to you.   We look forward to seeing all of you!

Our Annual Appeal kicks off the season of giving.  Please help us make the world a better place by generously donating.  By knowing one another’s names and hearing stories, we’ll find out how best to use our funds.  If you haven’t received a special donation envelope, make a check payable to St. James Church and drop it in an envelope addressed to:

St. James Church
2110 Main Street
Stratford, Ct. 06614

Click on the link below for information and to download a flyer for the Women of St. James Communion Breakfast, Sunday, November 15

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Our next gathering of Journey of Discipleship is Thursday, November 12. If you have been attending our JOD gatherings, thank you, and just as the disciples invited others to join them on their journey please invite a family member or friend to join you.  Even if, and especially if, you have never attended any of the Journey of Discipleship gatherings I invite you to join us on Thursday the 12th at 7:00pm in the church. Experience what it is to relate to each other as brothers and sisters with God as the center. If you have any questions or want more information please contact Pat Carolan at Pcarolan.stjamesparish@gmail.com.   

Listed below will be upcoming gatherings:

December   10

January       14

February      11

St. James Pilgrimage 2010

Oberammergau Passion Play

Germany, Austria, Switzerland

September 27-October 5, 2010

For full itinerary, pricing and payment schedule

please contact the Parish Center at 375-5887

Trip information can also be obtained by clicking on the link below:

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The Parish Center office hours are:

Monday-Thursday - 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday - closed

A support group to provide prayer, networking and resourcing for parishioners who have lost jobs or are struggling with finances during this time of economic hardship. Meetings will be on  Wednesday evenings from 7:15-9:00p.m.

Some pictures from Sr. Julie’s 50th Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving. Please click on the pictures to see a larger image.