Welcome to St. James Catholic Church

The Catholic Faith Invites All of God's Children to a Relationship with Jesus Christ

If you are new to the area, looking for a place to belong, or are already a member of our parish community, there is always a place for you.

It is a joy to share the love of God with you!

MASS SCHEDULE

Tuesday - 8:15 AM

Thursday - 8:00 AM

First Saturday - 8:00 AM

1st & 3rd Saturday - 4:00 PM

Sunday - Even Months - 8:00 AM

Sunday - Odd Months - 10:00 AM

Holy Day Schedule - Check our bulletin for Mass times

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45 PM OR by appointment

SACRAMENTS

Baptism: Arranged by appointment
Marriages: Arranged by appointment at least 6 months prior

*Read the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony requirements

WEEKLY MASS READINGS

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Reading 1: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5.

Reading II: Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17

Alleluia: Colossians 3:15a, 16a

Gospel: Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

*Click HERE for Daily Readings

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF

December 30, 2025

Tuesday, Dec. 30th:  Charles & Mary Gibson
Wednesday, Dec. 31st:  Fr. Jim Hanson/Billy E.
Cain
Thursday, Jan. 1st:  Bess Lalumondiere
Friday, Jan 2nd:  @ St. Joachim
Saturday, Jan. 3rd:  8am-Edna Merseal;
4pm-Pamela Hoffman
Sunday, Jan 4th:  Joan Knott

Online Giving is an option if you are tired of remembering to write a check or fill your envelope. There is a flier in the narthex if you are interested.

Clarity House of Retreat

Meets every second Friday of the month. Rosary starts at 6:00pm and Mass follows. Prayer, Quiet, Healing, people come together….

Second Tuesday of Each Month is ADORATION

If interested in spending an hour at church for adoration there is a sign up sheet in the back of church. Please consider spending time with Our Lord.

Men's Faith Sharing Group

Men, we are changing our days/times for meeting. We would love to have you join us! We will be meeting on the 2nd & 4th Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Please join us in prayer and fellowship! Hope to see you there.

THE COUNCIL’S CORNER

Our next meeting is January 13 @ 5:30pm.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ERIC AUBUCHON @ 314-605-6268

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Eve
4pm Mass at St. James
4pm Mass at St. Joachim
10pm Mass at St. Joachim

Christmas Day
8am Mass at St. Joachim
10am Mass at St. James

Advent Candles and Advent Wreaths: The History and Meaning, Colors, Symbolism,
Themes, and More

Advent Candles And Advent Wreaths Pdf

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Holy Family
December 28, 2025

Let us imitate the Holy Family in our Christian families, and our family will be a cell and a prefiguration of the heavenly family. Say a prayer dedicating your family to the Holy
Family. Also pray for all families and for our country to uphold the sanctity of the marriage bond which is under attack.

Bulletin Advertising

We are now accepting advertisers for the back of our bulletin. The cost is $180 per year. This will help offset the cost of paper & ink for the bulletin. Please call or email the office for more details. If you are interested, all we need is a business card to get you added onto the back. Thanks!

New Office Hours!

We are now open 9-3 Monday-Thursday. Vicki is in the office on those days and Angie is available on Tuesdays. We are still having issues with the voicemail system and apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing. We are working to get that fixed hopefully soon. You can email us at stjameschurch@centurylink.net if needed.

Living out Christmas in the New Year
How do we live out the message of Christmas in the New Year, rather than pack it away with the ornaments

Each year, the Octave Day of Christmas falls on the first day of the New Year, on which we also celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.
Her open heart and courageous “yes” to God show us how to live year-round—with hearts open to the Lord, following where He leads. We are called to place our trust in Him, to enter compassionately into the suffering of others, and to love one another as Christ loves us. Like Our Blessed Mother welcomed Jesus, we are called to cherish and protect the gift of human life, at every stage and in every circumstance. One way to live out the message of Christmas and follow Our Lady’s example is to pray 9 Days for Life, a novena for the protection of human life taking place January 16-24. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, a short reflection, and more

Download the novena or sign up to get the daily prayers by email or text message at 9daysforlife.com!

More Announcements/Information can be found on our Parish News page.