Church guide

Good morning everyone!!! This is Fr. Kirby Rust. I am the new youth minister for Saint James and I am excited to be serving the parish in this role. I know summer is passing quickly, but I wanted to make sure everyone knew that our first get together is July 31st with a trip to Holiday World! We will leave immediately after the 8am Mass and not return until about 11pm. Permission forms must be completed before departure, so please come to the office to pick one up. The cost is $35/person. This event is open for 9-12th graders. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I’m excited to meet you all so we can pray, learn, and have fun together! Peace, Fr. Kirby.

Saint James Youth is going to Sky's the Limit on January 16th! 6 pm- 8 pm we jump, soar, fly. Cost is $20 per person. Be sure to RSVP to the Remind or the the Parish Office ASAP. Dinner will be included. https://skysthelimitetown.com/

IMPORTANT: There will be no LifeNight tonight due to the weather. Stay safe and warm!

Happy Monday! LifeNight is back this week at 6:20 in the LC. The theme for our night is "What is God inviting me to?" Also, check out this video on Blessed Stanley Rother, a farmer, a priest, and a martyr! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qF1xNGachw

Happy Monday! Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love! Weekly Update: In need of service hours: 1) Come help this Thursday at the All Saints Party after the 6:30 pm mass in Bacheldor Hall. RSVP to Andrew if you are coming! 2) This Saturday is the Cemetery of Innocents. We need help setting up 2000 crosses in memorial of the number of children lost due to abortion in our country! 10 AM on the Godfrey Property. Message me for more details. Upcoming Events: 1) This Sunday is the Youth Rally for Life from 5-7:30 pm at the Nolin RECC Community room on Ring Road. We will have dinner and a national Pro-life speaker. Attendance is FREE. RSVP to Andrew 2) Next Friday (November 9th) is our Ladies Lasertag Night in Louisville. RSVP to Andrew before this FRIDAY. We will leave from the Church at 5 pm and arrive back at 9 pm. Cost is $20. God Bless you all!

1) Don't forget! Next Thursday is a Holy Day of Obligation and Saint James is having an All Saints Day Party after the 6:30 pm mass. We have been assigned 3 carnival style games to run. RSVP to Andrew if you can help. And if you really want you can dress up as your favorite Saint! 2) Youth Rally for Life is coming to Etown! The rally will be Sunday November 4 from 5-7:30 pm at the Nolin RECC community meeting room. The Speaker this year is Mike Spencer and dinner will be provided https://www.prolifemike.com . If you have any questions, contact Andrew or Ed Cecil 270-765-2836 for more details. Registration is required and you can register through Andrew or Mr. Cecil. This is a great chance to put your faith in action and support life!

Happy Feast of Saint Ignatius of Antioch Bishop and Martyr Come out to our LifeNight tonight as we discuss a BIG question. Who is Jesus? You won't want to miss it. 6:20 in the Loretto Center

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you. -Joshua 1:9 Calling all high school aged men! Next Saturday we will have a men's hiking trip. RSVP to Andrew by Friday. Details: We will leave from the Church at 8 am and return at 1.

God is a Father. Tomorrow is Friday. Fall Break starts tomorrow. Start Fall Break right. Encounter Night tomorrow at 6:30 at Saint James Catholic Church. “Knowing The Father and your place in His family changes the landscape of your life. It changes your perspective on your identity, your relationships, your purpose, and your destiny. Let us get acquainted with God the Father, who had revealed enough understanding for a lifetime of exploration.” “

One week till Fall Break!!!! 2 Updates 1) Wednesday, drive in movie night from 6:20-8:40. Come watch the Sandlot under the stars (hopefully)! Dinner Starts at 6:20 2) Friday night is an Encounter night. From 6:30-8 pm we will have Eucharistic Adoration and praise and worship. All high school students!

Saint James Youth Weekly Update. 1) LIFENIGHT, ToMORrow! Dinner begins at 6:20 in the Loretto Center! 2) Check our our photos from Saint James Youth opening night. 3) First Year Confirmation Sunday at 11:05 in Rodney Thomas Lastly, this Friday is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. At the parish, we will be praying for all those affected by abuse around the world. Join us in prayer at school by fasting from sweets or meat this Friday! May your week be filled with Joy!

“I try to use every game as an opportunity to witness... BE A WITNESS FOR CHRIST. When I step on the floor, people should know who I represent, who I believe in.” -Stephen Curry Weekly Updates: 1) Saint James Youth will not meet this Wednesday. Our next meeting is next Wednesday. 2) Both Confirmation classes meet this Sunday! First years at 11:00 and second years at 1:45. 3) All are welcome to ball (basketball, volleyball, spikeball) this Sunday at 3:00 pm in the church gym. #sabbathsports

Happy Monday and Feast of St. Monica! Saint James Youth Weekly Update: 1) LifeNight will be this Wednesday! All high school students are welcome. Dinner begins at 6:20. 2) Kentucky Kingdom Trip is September 9th! We will leave from the Church at 8:30 and go to Sunday mass in the park at 9:45. RSVP by Friday. 3) Tomorrow is the feast of St. Augustine, wish Sr. Augusta a happy Feast!

Mary, assumed into heaven, pray for us! A pair of announcements! 1) Clarity walk for life is scheduled for September Sept. 15th! If you would like to participate and stand (or walk) for life, contact Andrew or Dr. Godfrey ‭(270) 304-6649‬. 2) Saint James Youth Kentucky Kingdom trip scheduled for September 9th. Cost is $40! RSVP to Andrew @ Saint James Youth

Happy Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe! He was a priest, prisoner at Auschwitz, and martyr for his faith. Watch a video about his life It’s awesome. -> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KsHiBTLo3aw Weekly Updates! 1) Tomorrow is a holy day of obligation! Mass at the church is at 12:15 and 6:30. 2) Anybody interested we are gonna play ultimate and spike ball Saturday at 3 at SJS. 3) Confirmation Year 2, meeting is at 2 this Sunday in the RTR. God bless you all!

The school year has started! And the summertime was a treat! Times of transition can be TOUGH. Don’t forget that even in the midst of a little stress, God is with us and he wants to bless our return to school.

Happy First Day of School to all at Saint James! "First and foremost every Catholic educational institution is a place to encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth" Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Calling all high school students! Mark your calendars, set your watches, and save in your iPhones. We will be launching back into our year August 22nd with a World Cup of Minute to-win-it games. Oh and BARBECUE.

Praying that the Holy Spirit fills each one of you from the Franciscan University!! Spirit of the living God fall afresh on our teens!!

Pre evening session party!