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
WEEKLY MASS READINGS
Sunday of Divine Mercy
Reading 1: Acts 2:42-47
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Reading II: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Alleluia: John 20:29
Gospel: John 20:19-31
*Click HERE for Daily Readings
MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF
April 13, 2026
Monday, April 13: @ St. Joachim
Tuesday, April 14: Peter M. Knight
Wednesday, April 15: @ St. Joachim
Thursday, April 16: Betty Matthews
Friday, April 17: @ St. Joachim
Saturday, April 18: Mike "Coach" Nickelson
Sunday, April 19: Dan Declue
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! Please join us in prayer and fellowship! Hope to see you there.
THE COUNCIL’S CORNER
Our next meeting is April 14th @ 5:30pm. Thank you to everyone who helped make our Fifth Sunday Brunch an enjoyable event. Our next Fifth Sunday brunch will be on August 30th.
*IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ERIC AUBUCHON @ 314 605 6268
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.
PICNIC RAFFLE TICKETS
It's time to start selling raffle tickets for the picnic. They are available in the back of church in a basket. Please take some and help us sell the tickets. They can be turned in at the office, through the collection basket or to Don & Jamie
Thompson. There are great prizes available! $1.00/each or 6 for $5.
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.
2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” JOHN 20:19
Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, like a new neighbor, a new work colleague or a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. We are made for relationships – with God and each other. When you see yourself as a beloved son or daughter of God, you tend to see others the same way, too – just as God, Our Father, sees us.
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.
Lenten Bible Study
Session 6: Justification
Session 7: Who is Jesus?
MONDAY 6PM (ST. JOACHIM)
Session 6) April 13l Session 7)
WEDNESDAY 9:15AM (ST. JOACHIM)
Session 6) April 22; Session 7)April 29
FRIDAY 9AM (ST. JAMES)
Session 6) April 24; Session 7) May 8
**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
Welcome Judy, Chris, Anthony, Lilly, Anthony Dillon,and Annabelle to the Catholic Church and the parishes of St. Joachim and St. James. You have been called by name and have answered the call to follow Jesus through the waters of Baptism and the Profession of Faith. You have been anointed as a Christian and a believer in the one true God. As you continue the journey of Faith, be assured of the continue prayers and
support of the parish families of St. Joachim and St. James.
The OCIA process continues on April 9 with the Period of Mystagogy (breaking open the Paschal mysteries). That evening, the OCIA group will also celebrate with the neophytes with a light supper.
Ladies Sodality
Our next meeting is May 5 at 5:30pm. We will not be meeting during June or July. Meetings will resume in August.
Diane Mull will be training Heavenly Dusters April 10th & 17th @ 1pm if anyone would be interested in learning how to clean the altar.
We will be having a spring cleaning day at the Parish Hall on April 27th at 9am. We would welcome and appreciate any help on that day. The supply closet will be cleaned out to help accommodate the Knights of Columbus, the Picnic Committee, and the Ladies Sodality.
Bobbie Heifner, President
More Announcements/Inormation can be found on our Parish News page.
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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