Members of our partner parishes are invited to this event in the activities center of Saint James Parish on Friday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m. Pizza, beer and water will be provided. There is no cost, but reservations are necessary by Monday, April 29. When making a reservation, kindly let us know if you can bring a corn hole set (board/bags).

Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes are sponsoring a day trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, June 12. Everyone is invited to join the group. Participants must be at least 21 years of age. The motor coach will depart from the Saint James Church parking lot, 109 Owens View Avenue, Apollo at 9 a.m. The cost is $35 per person which includes gratuity for the bus driver and $20 in free play. Seating is limited. To sign-up, contact the parish office at 724-478-4958.

All adults of our partner parishes are invited to this program at the Central Restaurant and Bar at 204 North Warren Avenue in Apollo on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Nancy Rottler, and the topic is “Servant Leadership in Catholic Education.” The format is a 20 minute presentation, a 20 minute break, and a 20 minute question/answer period.

Members of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes who are in 6th through 12th grade are invited to the Pirates vs. Tampa Bay game at PNC Park on Friday, June 21. Seating will be in section 130. The game is a ‘Free Shirt Friday.’  Each of our tickets also comes preloaded with $10 that can be spent at food and beverage locations. Those who will be joining us are to meet in the activities center of Saint James Parish at 3:30 p.m. We will carpool to Pittsburgh and tailgate prior to the game — enjoying sandwiches, chips, and beverages. The cost for parish members is $15. Guests may attend for $45. Tickets are limited to 25 individuals and are available on a first-come basis. Reservations are necessary through the parish office and must be made by May 20. Volunteers who would like to chaperon/drive are welcome to join us and are to contact the parish office.

Holy days are important feast days in the life of the Catholic community on which, in addition to Sundays, Catholics (who are above the age of reason and who are not sick) are obligated to participate in Mass according to the precepts of the Church. They celebrate an important mystery of the Catholic Faith. The number of these holy days can vary from country to country. Thursday, May 9, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord — a Holy Day of Obligation. This feast is celebrated on the fortieth day after Easter Sunday and commemorates the elevation of Jesus into Heaven by His own power in the presence of His disciples. It is narrated in Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and in the first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. On Thursday, May 9, Holy Day Masses will be celebrated in Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church at 12 noon; and in Saint James Church at 6:30 p.m.

Our Vacation Bible School will be held in the Saint James activities center from June 24 to 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. Students from 4 years old to 6th grade can attend. We are also looking for volunteers from students who have finished 7th grade or older to help with: teaching, guiding children to classes, snack time, recreation, science, crafts, Bible study, music and more. Those volunteers 18 years and older must meet volunteer clearances. We are also looking for anyone interested in helping with decorating the hall. The Great Jungle Journey has adventure around every bend, where kids are equipped to answer questions about who God is and what His Word teaches about salvation. Excitement galore awaits as you learn how to reconnect the Bible to real life. Children will be encouraged to seek their Creator and Savior!  Come join the fun!! Any questions, please contact Beth Kendle @ 724.727.3240 or elk409@gmail.com