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

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6.

Reading II: Romans 1:1-7

Alleluia: Matthew 1:23

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24

*Click HERE for Daily Readings

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF

December 22, 2025

Monday, Dec. 22nd:  @ St. Joachim
Tuesday, Dec. 23rd:  Dale T. Pratt
Wednesday, Dec. 24th:  Jack & Mary Lou/Garry West
Thursday, Dec. 25th:  Buckshot East
Friday, Dec. 26th:  @ St. Joachim
Saturday, Dec. 27th:  @ St. Joachim
Sunday, Dec. 28th:  Philip Politte

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

We want to wish all our parishioners a very Merry Christmas!

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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4th Sunday of Advent

“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.” -MATTHEW 1:24

Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and follow Him wherever He may lead us. Joseph was a model of these pillars of our faith. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.

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.

What Do You Want for Christmas?

“What do you want for Christmas?” This is a question we ask each other often before Christmas. Yet how many of us actually take a few minutes to kneel before the infant Jesus and ask Him what He wants from us this Christmas. When we kneel before the manager and ask Jesus what He wants, it is very possible that we will hear Him whisper that He wants us to share a little more of our time with Him. Maybe each of us could make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time with God.

• Go to Mass more frequently.
• Find some time for prayer in the morning.
• End our day with spiritual reading.
• Say the rosary while we drive to work.
• Participate in Eucharistic Adoration
• Stop into church occasionally for a quiet visit. The gift of time with God could be the very best gift we could give this ear, not only to Jesus but also to ourselves. It might be just what our own hearts are truly longing for.

Attention!!

Sign up sheets will be posted in the vestibule of church for the Holy Days of Obligation for Immaculate Conception and Mary, Mother of God and also for our Christmas Masses soon.

If you would like to volunteer for any of the lector, servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers and Gift bearers, please sign up on the sheets or you can also email or call the office. Thanks so much!!

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