X HOLY SATURDAY, March 22

8:00 pm - Solemn Vigil Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection

- Intention: For the Parishioners of Saint James

X EASTER SUNDAY, March 23

7:30 am – For All Our Deceased Parishioners

9:00 am – Special Intention

11:00 am – Special Intention

12:30 pm – For Those Men God is Calling to the Priesthood

Monday, March 24

12:05 pm X Helen Gohsler by Dr. & Mrs. Jamshid Marvasti

Tuesday, March 25

8:00 am X Kevin Pelletier by his Parents

Wednesday, March 26

8:00 am X Katherine Kennedy by her Family

Thursday, March 27

8:00 am X Raymond & Lois Aaron

Friday, March 28

8:00 am – For the People of the Parish

Saturday, March 29

2-3:00 pm The Sacrament of Confession

Vigil Mass –

2^nd Sunday of Easter / Feast of the Divine Mercy

4:00 pm X Jonathan Haddad by the Sullivan Family

Sunday, March 30–

2^nd Sunday of Easter / Feast of the Divine Mercy

7:30 am X Josephine R. Stones

by Daughter, Eleanor Kiddie & Dorothy Fox

9:00 am X Pete Bernier & Don Tencellent

by their Wives and Families

11:00 am X Joseph J. Gravell by his Wife

Then the angel said to the women in reply, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you."

- Matthew 28:5-7

Your offertory gifts for the support of

Saint James Parish

totaled $10,652.00 last weekend.

Thank you!

The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for the greater honor and glory of God

and in memory of

Roasleen Muldoon

Classes will Be Held on Monday, March 24^th only.

there will be no other classes held this week.

The High School Youth Group

will meet on Sunday, March 23^rd,

from 7:00-9:00PM in the church hall.

All high school students are welcome to attend.

Saint James School apparel is now available! Proudly show your school spirit by wearing a sweatshirt, t-shirt, baseball cap or winter hat. Please see www.saintjamesschool.net for a photo and full description of the items. These items are available immediately for purchase through the school store, the main office or by filling out the order form from the website. Please make checks payable to Saint James School. If you have any questions or would like to suggest another item, please call 860-533-1487 or e-mail development@saintjamesschool.net. Proceeds from the sale of these items will benefit Saint James School.

SAINT JAMES SCHOOL FOUNDATION is an Endowment Fund committed to providing partial Tuition to needy students and funding the “Margin of Excellence” Program. Your contribution will benefit present and future Saint James School Students. Donations can be sent to: P.O. Box 254, Manchester, CT 06045-0254 or call 860-614-5368 with questions.

Readings for the Week of March 23, 2008

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35

Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14

Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15

Next Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31

Our parish will soon have a new look and more info.

Visit us online at

www.saint-james-church.org

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The Resurrection is the cause of our joy and the source of our hope!

Father Manna joins me in extending blessings and best wishes for a joyous Easter to all of our parishioners and those who have joined us for this glorious celebration.

Today we celebrate Jesus’ triumph. He is victorious and we are invited to share in His victory. Today we revel in the Risen Lord’s Glory. Yet, Jesus reminds us, as He did His first disciples, that He has entrusted the spreading of His “Good News” to us. We are privileged to be able to call Jesus both Lord and brother and to be able to depend on the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are also privileged to share in the building of His kingdom. It is important that we take the time to reflect on the meaning and implications of Easter. Let us express our gratitude to our Lord who loves us unconditionally and allow the wonder of this glorious day to permeate and guide our lives.

Much love and dedication has gone into making our Palm Sunday, Triduum, and Easter liturgies so beautiful. I am grateful to all those who shared their time and talent with us by participating in these special liturgies. I am also grateful to everyone who assisted in cleaning and decorating the church. Special thanks to Kathy Tabachnick and James Bagni, and the members of our choir for sharing their musical gifts and making our celebrations so beautiful.

We congratulate those who participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) process. We were blessed to welcome seven adults into the Catholic Church:

Heather Alek, George Evans, Emily Flores, Rebecca Scorso, Ruth Spellman, Christine Zotta & James Zotta.

Their journey to the Church reminds us that the Lord calls each of us by name. Also we thank Jeremy Himelberger, Macy Jordan, Anita Pescosolido, and Don Wheatley who helped to facilitate our parish RCIA program.

May the grace and peace of the Risen Lord be with you always!

Donations were made by

Earl Parent, Robert A. Mirante, and an Anonymous donor, and In Memory of:

Julia & John Carter by Mary Jane Carter

Arthur J. Flynn Sr. by the Flynn Family

Teresa Teixeira, Mother/ Uncle Silvino G. Lage

by Ana Maria Fuller

Warren Cottle by his Parents

Anthony Berube by Joan Berube

Katie Watt by Marilyn Watt

Norma Dupuis by Jo-Ann & Earle Lerner

Robert Pizzi by Meghan Lerner & Jonathan Pizzi

Raymond Choquette by Kris & Mary Alice Nadaskay

John Albers by M/M James Snyder

Josephine Catalano by Brian & Margaret Quigley

Savino & Brozowski Families by Frank & Olga Savino

M/M Francis O. Covello by Grace Carlson

M/M Joseph Wallett & M/M John Durgin by Barbara L. Wallett

Anthony Leone Family by Mary Ann Leone

M/M Alfred Giulini & M/M George H. Cook, Jr. by

George & Pat Cook

M/M Joseph Berry & M/M Edward Toper Sr. by Edward

and Janet Toper

Walter Irwin by Janet T. Irwin

Helen McHugh by John H. McHugh

Anna & Salvatore Raimondo & Sunny Raimondo byAnne Walsh

Henie Bergamini by Sisters, Min & Olga & Brother, John

Stanley Prachniak by Anne Prachniak

Helen Nikodemski by her Family

Edie Olander by the Family

Deceased Members of the Burke and Hagearty Family by

Richard & Karolyn Hagearty

Gary W. Carlson by Grace Carlson

Henry Kopecki by Rita Kopecki

Sapienza, Culotta & Lombardo deceased by Constance Lombardo

The Corentin & Therrien Family by M/M Renaud Corentin

Frank Ferlazo & M/M Frank Ronca by Josephine Ferlazo

Agnes, Alphonsus & John Sheils by Mary Ellen Sheils &

Anna Butterfield

Anthony Berube by Fred & Arlene LeRoy

Sardella/Agostinelli Families by M/M Louis Sardella

Aaron & Diana Families by M/M Vincent L. Diana

Frank J. Ferlazo, Frank & Maria Ronca by Lori & Bob Dusza

Deacon William Brown by Pat Brown

John & Elizabeth McParland by John, Rita & Erin McParland

Mary Suslam & Helen Klukinski by Gene R. Suslam

Mary Buckland by Ann B. Werkhoven

Salvatore Fiorentino by Maria Fiorentino

Ester & Bud Crogan by Star Youngs

Swiatek/Camposeo Families by Joseph V. & Katherine Camposeo

Robert G. Smith by Joan Smith

Roger & Virginia Dumaine by David, Joan & Monique Dumaine

Harold & Evelyn Cottle David, Joan & Monique Dumaine

Burton E. Hilton III, Julia M. Carter by Candace & Ralf Rang

Joseph Mistretta & Steven Brady by Mike Mistretta

Wietecha & Gravell Families by Mrs. Helen Gravell

Raymond & Vera Andisio by James & Cynthia Andisio

Richard Giguere by Susan Barnes

M/M Stanley Mann, Sr., Mr. Andrew Mann, M/M Joseph Sousa

by Kelly, Hazel & Anamaria Sousa

Stella Nolin by M/M Delmas Nolin

Robba & Chetelat Families by Teresa C. Robba

Shirley Schultz, Alba & Tony Casali, Elizabeth & Fred Schultz

by their Family

Earle & Marie Biassey, Laura Larciprete, Mary Hussey by

Laura Hall

Louise M. Cronin by Raelene L. Cronin

Wilhelmina & George F. DeCormier by Willy De

M/M Eugene Beaudry by M/M Robert St. Pierre

M/M Emillien St.Pierre by M/M Robert St. Pierre

Gille, Gary, Tootsie Asselin & Josephine Baldi King by Ed,

Georgia & Brett Asselin

Frances Baldi, Bea Sciacca, Jack & Georgianna Garrett by Ed

Georgia & Brett Asselin

Baronousky Family by the Madden Family

Francis Madden by his Wife & Family

M/M William Taylor & W. Kinne by Doris Kinne

Kenneth DeForge by Peg DeForge

Albert Borello by his Family

Helen Senatro by her sister Steffie

Ralph, Angela & Matthew DeSimone, Rose DeSimone, Beverly

DeSimone McWilliams by Irma & Anthony DeSimone

Vera Migatz by Susan Hrubala

Peter B. Bernier by Mary Bernier & Family

Norman & Theresa Sczepanski by Gerhard Family

Allard & Dumais Families by Denise Allard

Burton E. Hilton & Julia M. Carter by Gloria C. Hilton

Angelo & Santina Giola by M/M James Connolly

Frank Roberts Jr. by his Family

Katherine & Arthur Call by Helen Call

Rosario Sapienza by his Wife & Family

Timothy B. Haney, Linda Briggs, Valerie Briggs by

M/M Donald Briggs

Don Paterwic by Paterwic Family

Andrew Lindberg by Ida Lindberg

Breen Family by M/M E. Dickinson

Matthew Helin by the Helin Family

Domenic L. Pellizzari by Pat & Andrew LaPointe

Kevin Patrick Pelletier by his Parents

Connors/Pelletier Families by MaryAnn & Lew Pelletier

William Curtis Jr., Irene & John Leahy, Edward Tyskewicz by

Doris Curtis

Deborah & James Griffin by Ben & Terry DelMastro

John & Sofia DelMastro by Ben & Terry DelMastro

Mary Mecca by Marie Mecca

Frank Mikulski by his daughter, Joanne Mikulski

Jennie Klimasewski by Joanne Mikulski

William Zapasnik & Kazamiera Janus Zkiewicz by

Joanne Mikulski

Eugene Dupre by Mary Marvasti

Frank Mikulski by his wife Helen Mikulski

Anthony & Joanna Mikulski, Mary & Ludwik Zapasnik by

Helen Mikulski

Dorothy Zaremba, the Zaremba, Panas, Buncek & Kusmierski

Families by M/M George Panas

Annmarie Sullivan Griffin, James & Mary Welch &

James Sullivan by Pat & John Sullivan