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Welcome
As members of the Body of Christ, the parish of St. James, Lake Placid, Florida proclaims our belief in the message and mission of Jesus Christ.
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Matt 28:19-20)With God's Grace, the example of Jesus, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we seek to live out that belief as a community of worship, of shared faith and of service where each member shares with others the gifts and talents received from God.
Mass Times
MASS TIMES:
Weekends
Summer Mass Schedule (June - September)
Saturday Vigil 4 PM
Sunday 9 AM
Winter Mass Schedule (October - May)
Saturday Vigil 4 PM
Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM
Weekdays (M - F) - 9:00 AM
First Saturday of Every Month
9:00 AM (with Anointing of the Sick)
Holy Days
7:00 PM Vigil, 9:00 AM Morning
Weekends
Summer Mass Schedule (June - September)
Saturday Vigil 4 PM
Sunday 9 AM
Winter Mass Schedule (October - May)
Saturday Vigil 4 PM
Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM
Weekdays (M - F) - 9:00 AM
First Saturday of Every Month
9:00 AM (with Anointing of the Sick)
Holy Days
7:00 PM Vigil, 9:00 AM Morning
Office Hours - For emergencies call 863-465-3215
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 am to 12 noon
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
3380 Placid View Dr.
Lake Placid, FL 33852
9:00 am to 12 noon
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
3380 Placid View Dr.
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Pastor, Fr. Vincent Clemente
Father Vincent came to the United States from Italy at the age of 15, where his family settled in the Cleveland, OH area. He has one sister. Father was ordained to the priesthood on May 8, 1976 and has previously served at St. Martha’s in Sarasota, FL and as pastor of St. Michael in Wauchula and St. Paul in Arcadia.
Parochial vicar Fr. Felix Gonzalez
Fr. Felix Gonzalez, our newest parochial vicar, was born in Venezuela on September 18, 1953. He studied philosophy in Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies and theology at the Seminary “Santa Rosa de Lima,” Caracas, Venezuela. He was ordained on July 18th, 1981 at the .Archdiocese of Barquisimeto. He came to the United States 20 years ago and studied monastic spirituality in Worcester, MA and worked in different parishes in the Archdiocese of New York— Manhattan and the Bronx. During those years he studied in IONA College and graduated with a Masters in Science, majoring in pastoral counseling. After serving St. Leo for almost two and a half years, he is happy to embark on this new part of his spiritual journey.
Our commitment to a Safe Environment
As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. St. James adheres to the Diocese of Venice's Safe Environment program. To learn more, visit: https://dioceseofvenice.org/offices/programs/safeenvironment/
Pope Francis' Letter to the People of God, regarding sexual abuse in light of the outcome of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury.
My Dear People,
Happy Easter, everyone! Easter, the most important feast in the Liturgical Calendar, made it possible for Christianity to start. Even though the Apostles preached Jesus was crucified, what made the difference was: He was alive! As He told the apostles, “I will be with you till the end of time.” Jesus is alive!
Jesus was always with the Apostles through the Holy Spirit. Whoever received and followed the inspiration of the Holy Spirit followed Jesus. The Holy Spirit, one of the three persons of the Blessed Trinity, follows the will of the Father and the Son. This tells us that, just as the Apostles did, so we, too, continually have to choose and invoke the Holy Spirit. With the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we follow Jesus.
We have received our faith because of those before us. The faith is passed from one believer to another. The first believers, as we read in today’s Gospel, were the first three who arrived at the tomb and witnessed—who believed. First, Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb and sees it is empty but concludes that somebody stole the body. She hastens to tell the Disciples. Peter and the other Disciples run to the tomb. When Peter gets there, he looks in and sees the burial cloths, but we are not told anything further, only that the “other Disciple” (John) who outraced Simon Peter, waited, and Peter entered first—“saw and believed” (John 20:8).
What did he see? What did he believe?
Remember the Gospel of John is a Gospel of signs. All the miracles Jesus performed were series of signs: water turned into wine, a blind man regains his sight, a multitude fed with little food. What is the sign here for the Disciple? The head cloth, folded, and lying in a separate place. The beloved Disciple did not see it until he entered the tomb. If Christ’s body had been stolen, then the thieves would have left the burial cloths in disarray. The beloved Disciple read the sign, and began to see with Easter eyes. The Lord is risen!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Friday Night Lenten soup meals. That is great for building community.
To all who are returning north: Safe travels, and have a blessed summer. Hope to see you again next Fall.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Vincent Clemente
Upcoming Events
APRIL 4th— Holy Saturday. Confessions 9-11AM, Church. Blessing of the Food, 12PM, Church. Easter Vigil, 8PM, Church.
APRIL 5th— Easter Sunday. Masses at 6:30AM (Sunrise), 8AM and 10AM.
APRIL 6th— Monday. St. Vincent de Paul, 2PM, Social Hall. No OCIA.
APRIL 7th— Tuesday. Child. of Our Lady, 10AM, Social Hall. Grupo de Juan 23, 7PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 8th— Wednesday. Bible Study, 10AM, Social Hall. Divine Will Group, 4PM, Social Hall. Confirmation Class, 6:30PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 9th— Thursday. Divine Mercy, 10:30AM, Social Hall. Grief Support, 2PM, Social Hall.Charismatic Prayer, 6:30PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 10th— Friday. Youth Group, 6PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 12th— Sunday. Faith Formation, 11AM, Social Hall. Sunday Brunch, 11AM, Social Hall. Divine Mercy Service, 3PM, Church.
APRIL 13th— Monday. OCIA, 6PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 14th— Tuesday. Child. of Our Lady, 10AM, Social Hall. Grupo de Juan 23, 7PM, Social Hall. Knights of Columbus, 7PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 15th— Wednesday. Bible Study, 10AM, Social Hall. Divine Will Group, 4PM, Social Hall. Confirmation Class, 6:30PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 16th— Thursday. Charismatic Prayer, 6:30PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 17th— Friday. Kraft Korner, 10AM-12PM, Social HallYouth Group, 6PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 19th— Sunday. Faith Formation, 11AM, Social Hall. Women’s & Men’s Emmaus, 2PM, Social Hall.
APRIL 20th— Monday. OCIA, 6PM, Social Hall.
