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

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Reading 1:  Ezekiel 37:12-14

Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

Reading II: Romans 8:8-11

Verse Before Gospel:  John 11:25a, 26

Gospel:  John 11:1-45

*Click HERE for Daily Readings 


MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF

March 23, 2026

Monday, Mar 23:  @ St. Joachim
Tuesday, Mar 24:  Healing for Mary Ann Pratt
Wednesday, Mar 25:  @ St. Joachim
Thursday, Mar 26:  Raymond J. DeGonia
Friday, Mar 27:  6:30pm:  @ St. Joachim
Saturday, Mar 28:  @ St. Joachim
Sunday, Mar 29:  Joleen Minnemer


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 April 14th @ 5:30pm. Our next Fifth Sunday brunch is March 29th after 10am Mass. Mark your calendar now!

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

"Parish development is our striving, as a community of Christian people, toward God." Robert A. Gallagher, O.A.


Interested in Becoming Catholic? (OCIA: Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)

If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, in being fully received, or in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, contact the parish office, or call coordinator, Joyce Politte 636-328-1343.

All are welcome.



Mark Your Calendars: June 7th

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!
We are in need of volunteers for all areas of the picnic. We CANNOT do this without you! Please let us know where you can help. You can contact the office or fill out the sheet in the bulletin and drop it in the basket in church.

PLACEMAT ADS
It's not too early to get your space reserved for
our placemats for the picnic.
1. Small size- $30
2. Medium size- $60
3. Large size- $120
The placemat ads can be for a business or in
memory of a loved one.

Please contact Kim Coleman if interested at
314-808-2207 or email kcoleman2@elara.com.

PARISH FAMILY
The Bottle Game was a HUGE Success last year!! So, we are planning it again this year! It’s not too early to start this year with planning for the Picnic… “the Bottle Game” is back. We are asking all to bring a “bottle
of…?” (examples; shampoo, wine, ketchup, mustard, pickles, lotion, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, syrup, 2 liter soda, honey, jelly, vanilla, cooking oil, etc.) that we will use for this fundraiser. The way this will work is, we will sell the same number of “chances” that we have for the number of “bottles” that we receive, the tickets will be numbered, the bottles will be numbered, each ticket will cost $3 to purchase, so you can see that this will be a good fundraiser for the
church, just think you might end up with a bottle of …….!
We would ask that you please make sure when you are making your purchase for these items to please check the expiration date on any perishable food items.

We will put 3 boxes/containers in the back of church, not in the vestibule under the pew in front of the cry room for all to place their bottles in. It’s not too early to start collecting, so bring your bottles.

Thank you all for your support of our Parish!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Online Giving Portal

Click HERE for the link to the new online giving portal OR click on the Servant Keeper icon in the Applications segment in the footer section of the page.



March 22, 2026

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?’” JOHN 11:40

Many of us say that we believe in God. We attend Sunday Mass and participate in parish events. But when life gets hard and the pressure is on, when things aren’t going our way, do we really believe? Do we really put our trust in the Lord? When we live a life of gratitude, recognizing all that we have been given, we really do see that God is providing for our needs. Living a grateful and generous life allows us to see
God’s active presence in our daily lives and we
become “partakers of the divine nature.”



Celebrate 200 Years of Faith with the Archdiocese of St. Louis

Please click the document below to learn about this once-in-a-generation Bicentennial Jubilee.

200 Years Of Faith Pdf
PDF – 743.7 KB 203 downloads


Lenten Bible Study

Session 4: The Sacrament of Confession
Session 5: Mary
Session 6: Justification
Session 7: Who is Jesus?

Here are the dates for the study. Keep in mind that because of scheduling issues (availability of the buildings and my schedule) not all sessions will be in order each week. So, if you plan to jump around, please watch the schedule and attend when you are able.

MONDAY 6PM (ST. JOACHIM)
Session 4) March 23; Session 5) March 30; Session 6 &7) Justification
& Who is Jesus

WEDNESDAY 9:15AM (ST. JOACHIM)
Session 4) March 25; Session 5) April 1; Session 6 &7) April 8

FRIDAY 9AM (ST. JAMES)
Session 4) March 27; Session 5) April 3; Session 6 &7) April 10

**If you have any questions, please text or call Vicki at 573 854 1257


St. James Gun Raffle 2026

Join the fun!!!!
Tickets will be sold starting March 1 until the drawing after Mass on May 16, 2026. There are 4 guns being raffled. Cost of the tickets are $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $25. Please see Don Thompson or Paul & Nedra Villmer for tickets. They will be selling the tickets after the Masses.


Becoming Catholic? (OCIA: Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

Today, we hear the Gospel of the Raising of Lazurus. Just as Lazarus had the stench of death, we have the stench of sin, but we have the hope of resurrection. The elect, Judy Vance and Anthony Pashia come before us today to celebrate the third scrutiny to reveal what is weak, sick, and sinful in their lives so that it can be healed, and to acknowledge what is honorable, strong, and holy, so that it can be strengthened. Moreover, the Scrutiny's are set forth to purify minds and hearts, to fortify against temptations, to convert intentions, and to awaken the will, so that they may cling more closely to Christ and pursue more vigorously their desire to love Ged. (# 141 OCIA).

We also remember candidates for full reception, Chris McCoy and Lilly Pashia as well as Anthony II and Anabelle Pashia who will be baptized with their Dad. 

Morning of Prayer in Preparation for Baptism and Full Reception for the Elect, Candidates and Sponsors/Godparents Saturday morning, March 28 from 9 10 a.m.


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


Applications


CONTACT INFO

201 North Missouri Street, Potosi, Missouri  63664
Phone:  573-438-4686
Fax:  573-438-2100
stjameschurch@centurylink.net

PASTOR
Fr. Tony Dattilo

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday:  9 - 3

Closed on Holy Days and Federal Holidays

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