Members and friends of our partner parishes are invited to a ‘Crafts with a Kick’ evening in the activities center of Saint James Parish on Wednesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions to create a lovely holiday cork wreath. The cost is $25 which includes all materials. Participants are welcome to bring their own beverages, as well as a snack to share. Registration is limited. To sign-up call the parish office at (724) 478-4958.

As the Church prepares to celebrate Christ’s birth, our partner parishes will offer the Sacrament of Anointing. If you, or someone you care about is sick, dealing with the problems that come with aging, facing surgery, or struggling with a mental or emotional problem, please come and share in the Lord’s healing and strength.

Thanksgiving Day Mass is a way to respond to God's generosity through our central act of worship, the Eucharist, which itself means "thanksgiving."  We gather to express gratitude for all of God's gifts, especially Jesus' sacrifice for salvation, and to deepen our faith by uniting ourselves with Christ and His Church. The Mass is the highest form of thanksgiving, fitting for a national day of gratitude, but the Catholic tradition of thanks to God is fulfilled in the Eucharist daily. 

Parishioners and friends are invited to join us at the Casino Theater in Vandergrift for this production on Saturday, November 29. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Prior to the performance we will gather in Anna’s Restaurant, 118 Carolina Street, Vandergrift [optional] at 5:30 p.m. for dinner [on your own] from a limited menu, then meet at the theater for the 7:30 p.m. show. The cost of the theater ticket is $15. Reservations are limited to the first 25 people to RSVP. All theater reservations with payment must be made through the parish office by Monday, November 24.