By clicking on the following link, you can enjoy coffee roasted by Carmelite monks in Wyoming, and support St. James Parish. A portion of the purchase price goes directly to St. James to help fulfill its mission of education and service.
Please join in the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament held Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the St. James chapel. If you wish, you may write your prayers down on the sign-in sheet located on the pedestal in the back so that others can pray for your intentions as well.
Do you wish or do you know someone who desires to return to the Catholic Church but does not know how? Or, have you returned and still have dozen of questions? God wants you to make the greatest possible difference with the rest of your life. Please call the Pastoral Office at 756-3636 for information and assistance.
Join our Parish Centering Prayer Group which meets in the St. Clare Room from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Each session begins with the Centering prayer experience and is followed with a DVD presentation from Contemplative Outreach. Please call Linda at 756-3636, ext 208 for more information.
Welcome-Women of St. James Parish
Spirituality, Community & Service - Searching for a way to be involved in your Parish Community? We invite you to join us, the St. James Women’s Guild (SJWG)
The Guild offers opportunities to meet new people, build new friendships, share your faith and serve your Parish community. The Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Room of the Pastoral Center. Call the Pastoral Office at 756-3636 for more information.
The men of the parish are invited to our annual retreat at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center on the weekend of February 3-5, 2012. Don't miss out on this great experience of rest and spiritual renewal. Space is limited so make your reservation early.
Phone Tom Kesinger at 530-756-7789 to register or call the Retreat Center at 916-725-4720. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend the weekend together. You can view the Center at www.passionist.org/christtheking.
Receive a free gift by mentioning that you are from St. James parish in Davis!! when you shop at Easter's Catholic Books and Gifts located at 5290 Auburn Boulevard in Sacramento. Their website is www.eastersbooks.com and they are open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are looking for something special, please call them at 916-338-7272.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is held every Saturday afternoon between 4:00pm and 5:00pm or by appointment with one of the priests. (756-3636)
St James Davis School
1215 B Street
Davis, California 95616
530-(530) 756-3946
http://www.sjsdavis.com/
E-mail: info@sjsdavis.org
Principal: Mr. Perry
The cold weather makes life even more uncomfortable for those without shelter in Davis. The guests at Grace House would very much appreciate your gifts of adult size knit gloves or waterproof warm gloves.
More information about this ministry can be found at www.grace-in-action.org or call 530-792-1053.
SAVE THE DATE: February 18, 2012 St. James 9th Annual Wine Tasting Festival & Silent Auction
“Social & fundraising event to off-set the Memorial Center debt and expenses”
The Wine Tasting Festival Committee is grateful for all your support through the years you have contributed to netting approximately $78,809!!
For further information please contact Gloria Widner, gnwidner@hotmail.com
We are looking for volunteers to clean and prepare altar linens for Mass. Do this in your home and at your convenience...wash and iron small linens used for Masses. We will train you. For more information, please call Dortha at 753-4479.
"Walking the Talk"?
Let's Walk It Together!!
Would you consider giving a few hours once a month to help prepare and serve breakfast at Maryhouse, the Loaves and Fishes dining room for homeless women? Join fellow St. James parishioners in this important ministry to those less fortunate. For more information, please call Libby and Dave Burmester at 530-756-3648 or Akemi and Guy Turner at 530-297-6449. Thank you so much and God Bless YOU!!
At the 9:30 Mass the Parent Co-op offers a welcoming faith-filled adult supervised environment for our parish's youngest members. Sign up begins for children ages one year to two years eleven months by December 2nd. Parent volunteers take turns offering a safe, faith-filled environment for our parish's youngest members beginning October 2nd. To register or for more information, please call MariAnne Edwards in the Faith Formation office at 756-3636, Ext 208, 209 or 210.
La formación no es privilegio de algunos, sino un derecho y un deber de todos. Cuanto mas nos formamos, mas sentimos la exigencia de proseguir y profundizar tal formación; como también cuanto mas somos formados, mas nos hacemos capaces de formar a los demás.
Febrero: Espiritualidad
Marzo: Formación Especifica
Abril: Retiro de Discernimiento
Mayo: Formación Especifica
Horario: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Costo: $20.00 por cada sesión o $140.00 pagado al inicio del curso. Informes: Hna Virginia (916) 733-0132
The Pastoral Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Mass Schedule for the Newman Center -
Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12 noon Mass on Campus (Check website for location)
Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Reconciliation/Confession: Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Newman Chapel
The Newman Chapel is located at 5th and C Streets
www.davisnewman.org
A new study - Acts of the Apostles - 9:45-11:45 am The excitement of Pentecost enlivened the early believers in their struggles to establish communities of faith- struggles surprisingly like those today. Whether you are well versed in the bible or just beginning your journey of study and prayer, this dynamite group of women, led by Gloria Bonekat, will provide a vibrant , intellectual and prayerful group to continue your growth. Register by calling Ronnie at the Faith Formation Office ext. 209. The group meets in the Memorial Center. New members are always welcome.
We are looking for the men and ladies of the parish to assist in 'light housekeeping for the Lord.' Can you spare an hour a week once a month or every two months? We clean, arrange flowers, check pews, update missalettes and etc. We will provide complete training and shifts are arranged for a Friday or Saturday. Your time would make such a contribution. Please call Ann Rost at 758-3194 or the Pastoral Office at 756-3636 to volunteer. Thank you so much and God Bless You.
Aggie Catholics Lent 2011 http://marysaggies.blogspot.com/2011/02/lent-2011.html
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacramento http://www.cathedralsacramento.org/
The Vatican http://www.vatican.va/
Retreat Centers - Sacramento Area
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center
http://www.passionist.org/christtheking
Marello Youth Retreat Center
www.marelloyrc.org
Mercy Center Auburn
www.mercycenter.org
Pendola Center
www.pendola.org
Listed below are the holy days of obligation and days of prayer for the liturgical year 2012.
The holy days of obligation in Latin-rite Catholic usage are feasts on which Catholics are obliged to attend Mass.
January 1, 2012 – Sunday – Mary, Mother of God – a holy day of obligation
May 20, 2012 – Sunday – Ascension of the Lord – a holy day of obligation
August 15, 2012 – Wednesday – Assumption of Mary – a holy day of obligation
November 1, 2012 – Thursday – All Saints Day – a holy day of obligation
December 8, 2012 – Saturday – Immaculate Conception – a holy day of obligation
December 25, 2012 – Tuesday – Christmas
January 1, 2013 – Tuesday – Mary, Mother of God – a holy day of obligation
Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get your marriage back on track. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.
This program has helped 10's of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the February 2012 program beginning with a weekend on February 10-12, please call (800) 283-5952 or e-mail: sacramento@retroca.com or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Cooked by the Men’s Group! Every 3rd Sunday of the Monthly Served from 8-11 a.m. in the Memorial Center, Adult $5.00, Children 7-8 $ 3.00 and under 7 Free, Proceeds support: St. James Faith Formation Scholarship Fund & Youth Ministry.
Great way to begin 2012!
Men of the parish meet on Friday mornings from 7:00-8:30 am in the St. Francis Room of the Memorial Center to study scripture together. New members are always welcome. This is a wonderful time to join as a new study, Good News in New Places, begins on January 6th. The study explores the challenges faced by the early church in bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles from a Jewish culture. Good News in New Places studies the earliest stage of the journey of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Call Tom Kesinger at 758-6566 for more information.
Thank you for your support of The St. James Parish Appeal. It’s no too late to participate!
Thank you to those who have already pledged to the 2011 St. James Parish Appeal! If you have not yet made a donation, Parish Appeal envelopes are available in the pews and vestibule. Your gift truly makes a difference to our entire community.
Learn how to deepen your connection with God through Centering Prayer. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer but rather it adds depth of meaning to all prayer.
The Centering Prayer Group meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Room. The Group is led by Linda O'Hara. No registration is required.
Question can be directed to Linda O'Hara at lindaatstjames@gmail.com or by calling 756-3636, ext 208.
A Womens Retreat is being held at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center, 6520 Van Maren Lane Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (916)725-4720, March 2-4, 2012. The retreat will feature inspiring preached conferences, Eurcharist on Saturday and Sunday, Sacrament of Reconciliation, opportunity to meet with retreat staff and ample personal time for prayer, reading and rest.
Suggested fee includes two nights in a room with a private bath and all meals. The weekend retreats begins with a welcome social at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and concludes with the Eucharist on Sunday. Requested Fee - $195.00/Double or $175.00 single. Financial assistance and payment plans available. No one is refused because of inability to pay the full amount. Please contact Nancy Farley at 916-376-7100; 530-219-3446 or by e-mail at nellenf@yahoo.com. See YOU there!!!!