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

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Reading 1: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

Reading II: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Alleluia: John 6:51

Gospel: John 6:51-58

*Click HERE for Daily Readings

MASS INTENTIONS

For the Week of: 6-8-2026

June 8 @ St. Joachim - Jeff Hayes

June 9 - Betty Matthews

June 10 @ St. Joachim - Phyllis Boyer

June 11 - John Murphy

June 12 @ St. Joachim - Charles & Ann Pratt

June 13 @ St. Joachim - Parish Family

June 14 - 8 am - Diana Koenitz; 10 am @ St. Joachim - Jeff Kamper

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.

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….

THE COUNCIL’S CORNER

Our next meeting is August 11 @ 5:30pm

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)

*OCIA will offer Biblical Walk Through the
Mass with Dr. Edward Sri in the Incarnate Word
Center on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. during
the summer for our OCIA class and anyone else
that wants to attend. Mark the dates on your
calendar: June 4 and 18, July 9 and 23, August
6. Everyone is invited to participate.

*Formal OCIA classes will resume August 20.
If interested in becoming Catholic or learning
more about the Catholic faith, call St. Joachim or
St. James rectories or Vicki Thurmond (573-854-
1257).

Inspiring Catholic Saint Quotes

“Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to Him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.”

~St. Jane Frances de Chantal

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.

*We now accept Apple Pay*

Retirement Reception
We would like to invite everyone to Dr. Paul Villmer's retirement reception on June 19, 2026 at St. James Church Parish Hall in Potosi, MO. The time is 5pm-8pm.

Snacks and cake will be available. This will give the community a hance to thank Doc for his 42 years of dedication and service to our community here in Washington County.

Our parish extends our congratulations for your retirement and may God continue to bless you as you enter this new phase of your life.

June 7, 2026

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

“Because there is one bread, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” 1 CORINTHIANS 10:17

As disciples of Jesus, we are called to lead holy lives and invite others to join us. We are called to be fed and to feed others. Living a stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gifts, serves a twofold purpose. One, it helps build God’s kingdom here on earth. Two, it helps us strengthen each other’s relationship with God
the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It becomes our roadmap to Heaven. Let’s help each other get there!

Building Our Family Together

A church is not just a building; it is a family of believers, and every new face brings a unique blessing to our parish. As St. James continues to grow, we want every newcomer to feel valued and equipped to share their gifts. Whether you are looking for small groups, volunteer opportunities, or just a quiet place to pray, you belong here. To help us get to know you better, please take a moment to fill out a new parishioner form online at www.stjames-potosi.org or call the parish office at 573-438-4686.

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 429 downloads

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St. James PSR NEWS

Enjoy your summer and please join us at the Parish Picnic on Sunday June 7!

From Dr. Melissa Cordia

Ladies Sodality

Our next meeting is Aug. 4. The hall pantry & cleaning day is rescheduled for Aug. 10. We would like to organize a garden committee to plant flowers in the containers around the church grounds. All parishioners are invited to come bless our church with your gardening skills.

Bobbie Heifner, President

June: The Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, inviting the faithful to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love. This devotion centers on the Heart of Jesus as a symbol of His mercy, compassion, and unending desire to draw every soul
to Himself.

June is chosen because the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart—celebrated on the Friday after Corpus Christi—almost always falls within this month. Over time, the entire month became a season for renewing trust in Christ’s love.

The Sacred Heart reminds us that Jesus loves personally and sacrificially. His Heart, crowned with thorns and aflame with love, calls us to respond with faith, reparation, and deeper devotion.

Catholics honor the Sacred Heart in June through practices such as:
*Praying the Litany of the Sacred Heart
*Making an Act of Consecration
*Attending First Friday devotions
*Spending time in Eucharistic adoration

In a world marked by anxiety and division, the Sacred Heart stands as a refuge of
peace. June invites us to return to the Heart of Christ —where love, mercy, and healing flow without measure.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The St. James Food Pantry served 155 families (392 individuals) on yet another rainy distribution day, Saturday May 16th. Thank You to the group of men & women who pack on the First Wednesday and to all those who came on Saturday to give the food away. We couldn't do it without you!

"Extend your mercy toward others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping."
~St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul collection:
Canned meat, canned chili w/meat, boxed cereal, powdered milk, breakfast items

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.

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