A Prayer for Patty

For each one of us who had the honor of knowing Patty.

That we will be blessed with a much deeper trust in our Lord,

that we lead lives dedicated to family and loved ones,

that we use our gifts and talents to truly make a difference in our broken world,

that we never miss the opportunity to march in a parade,

enjoy a delicious slice of cake,

notice a butterfly,

look for the silver lining in the clouds,

and may we continue on our earthly journey with great enthusiasm, hope

& happiness knowing one day we will be gathered together again in

God’s kingdom.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be offered at the 4:30, 9:00, and 11:00 Liturgies throughout the summer months.  Please continue to bring your children to experience God’s Living Word.

 The Parish Center  will be closed on  Saturdays

during the summer beginning Saturday,   

June 27—Saturday, September 5 

Beginning Monday, July 6—Friday, September 4 

Office hours will be  9-5 p.m.  Monday—Friday.

There are no parent gatherings during the months of June and July.  Instead parents involved in the Journey Home, Sunday Gospel Gatherings, and 7th and 8th Religious Ed. are going to be invited to attend a House Meeting.

A Summer Camp run by the Missionaries of Charity will again be held this summer and high school teens are invited to apply to serve as leaders.
Camp will run from July 6-August 12 and will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:20-6:00p.m. at St. Peter’s Church in Bridgeport and Fridays from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. at locations outside of the church. Teens are encouraged to choose at least one or two days each week to serve.
All interested teens will need to attend an Orientation at St. Peter’s this Saturday June 20 at 10:00a.m. A carpool will leave St. James at 9:30a.m. First time leaders will need to attend Orientation with a parent.
Click the following link to download the forms:  Camp Registration Form

During the months of June and July the congregation in listening to the hearts of the parents who have had children enrolled in the Journey Home, Sunday Gospel Gatherings, and 7th and 8th Grade Religious Education.  These Sacred Listenings are called “House Meetings.”  Please be waiting for a call to participate and respond with enthusiasm.  This is your opportunity for the community to hear your story.

To find out more about the House Meetings, click on the link below.

http://www.stjamesstratford.com/where-do-i-fit-in/ministry-of-children/journey-home/

Deepen your relationship with the Lord by participating in some of the prayer and study opportunities being presented in July and August. See the link below for more information. Call or stop by the Parish Center to register.

summer-offerings-at-st-james

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.

Check it out - we have a young adult group on Facebook for ages 18-35  - college, young professionals, married, divorced and single.

St. James Parish (CT) - Young Adult Ministry

Here’s an opportunity to connect with one another and share in our spiritual journeys.  Stop by and start a discussion - how can we encounter the Living God in the ordinary things we do?  How does He speak to us and want us to draw closer to Him?  Share your struggles and share your joys.

St. James will be running our own annual appeal until Dec. 31st. Whatever you can do to support it, it will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you for your prayers and support.