Church guide

A reminder that we will be exclusively publishing on the Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish page beginning on November 1. Please "like" and "follow" that page for your Saint Josephine Bakhita parish news.

On All Saint's Day, (November 1), we will cease posting as St. James and St. Elizabeth Seton and will merge our Facebook pages into Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish. That page is currently up and running, so if you haven't already, please hit the follow button on that new Facebook page, and ask to receive those posts first in your news feed. Both St. James and St. Elizabeth Seton page administrators will provide content to this new page.

At the Annual Blessing of the Animals, 22 dogs, two cats, one bird and two stuffed animals were blessed by Fr. George.

Fr. George will bless all leashed or caged animals today at the Blessing of the Animals at St.James at 5:45. Meet in the plaza between the Church and Parish Center. Happy Feast of St. Francis.

St. Josephine Bakhita pray for us.

You can now "like" and "follow" us on Facebook at "Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish"

A new song to be sung on weekends of August 19-20, and 26-27. Song is a paraphrase of writings of St. Augustine of Hippo whose feast is celebrated on August 28.

Show us how much you love St. James Church. We need some help with maintaining the grounds: Outdoors--some light gardening (pulling weeds!); and indoors--watering flowers, cleaning candle holders. Call Joy at 860-529-8655.

Happy Feast of St. James.

We say goodbye to the head of the liturgy committee and good friend to St. James, Jay Mikan, as he and his faithful companion Paco move to Florida. Thank you for your outstanding service to St. James.

Thank You Fr. Dave. May God bless and keep you. May God's face shine on you. May God be kind to you and give you peace.

The Good ladies of "Sew Good Works," standing around the 100 dresses that they designed and sewed for the organization "Hope 4 Women" for their "Dress a Girl International" Project. Thank you for your good work.

Say a fond farewell to Fr. Dave at his reception on Sunday, June 25 after the 11:30 Mass. Community Life is preparing sandwiches. If you are able, bring a dessert to share.

For all Fathers (including Father Dave and Father George), Happy Father's Day!

Let us remember our great friend Charlie Warner, head usher, who passed away on Saturday. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him, and May the Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him, May His Soul and All the Souls of the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?n=charles-warner&pid=185786516&fhid=4081

St. James Adult Choir in action at Confirmation