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
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Isaiah 55:6-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
Reading II: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a
Alleluia: Cf. Acts 16:14b
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a
*Click HERE for Daily Readings
MASS INTENTIONS
For the Week of: 9-21-2026
Sept 21 @ St. Joachim - Ron Laplant
Sept 22 - Bill Ruble
Sept 23 @ St. Joachim - Ryan Dowell
Sept 24 - John Arena
Sept 25 @ St. Joachim - Edith Portell
Sept 26 @ St. Joachim - 4 pm: Parish Family
Sept 27 - @ St. Joachim - 8 am: Mary & Joshua Sumpter
10 am - Joan Knott
Mass Intentions are $10. Please call the office or drop by to schedule them.
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 November 10 @ 5:30pm
We are in need of Lectors, Altar Servers, and Eucharistic Ministers. If you would like to serve in these ministries, please let the parish office know. This is open to St. Joachim parishioners as well. We ask that you be added to the schedule. We have scheduled ministers each week. If you are not scheduled, we ask that you allow the scheduled ministers time to reach the altar before coming forward. Thank you for your time and dedication to these ministries.
We are also in need of sacristans to help set up the altar for Mass and open up church for Mass when needed. Please call the office if you would like to help.
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)
Sept 24 @ 6:30pm in the Incarnate Word Center:
Session Topic: Your Prayer Life & Catholic Prayer and Practices
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If interested in becoming Catholic, are missing the
Sacrament of Confirmation or in learning more
about the Catholic faith, call St. Joachim or St.
James rectories or Vicki Thurmond (573-854-1257). If scheduling is an issue, please don't hesitate to reach out as we can try to make arrangements to help accommodate your schedule.
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.
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.
Inspiring Catholic Saint Quotes
."Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless."
~ St. Padre Pio
*Photo courtesy of Jeremy Boyer
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 20, 2026
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last”. - MATTHEW 20:16
You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish.” This certainly applies to this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well. We are called to generously share our gifts with others, not hoard them for our own use. Our sincere gratitude and cheerful generosity will help us live “God-centered” lives and not “self centered” lives.
Read - Stewardship: An Attitude of Gratitude
Bible Study
Our fall bible study for women will begin Wednesday (St. Joachim) on September 23rd and will be weekly (except for one week) & Friday mornings (St. James) starting on September 18th. The Friday study at St. James will be every two weeks.
Schedule for St. James
Sept 18; Oct 9; Oct 23; Nov 6; Nov 20; Dec 4
Schedule for St. Joachim
Sept. 23; Sept. 30; Oct 7; Oct 21 (meet in church); Oct 28; Nov 4
- For the next 7 weeks, my Wednesday hours will be different. I will be working 11-4 to accommodate leading the Bible Study at St. Joachim. I apologize for the inconvenience.
- We are collecting gently used or new rosaries for our nursing home residents and our OCIA participants. If you have any to donate, please drop them by the parish office.
We appreciate any that you can donate. - Thank you to everyone who has been praying for my mother. We experienced a miracle and got the NO CANCER news! I am so grateful for all your prayers!
Community Christmas Dinner Update
St. James PSR NEWS
PSR Teachers have already started working on activities and curriculum for this school year. Open house for Pastor parents and students is scheduled for September 9th at
6:00pm. There will be paperwork to fill out for the parents and a brief meeting about what we are working on for this year. For the kiddos, they will report to their new
classrooms and meet their teachers for the year. We are looking forward to another great year!
~Dr. Melissa Cordia
Ladies Sodality
Our next meeting is Sept 21. We will meet in the quilting room in the basement of the rectory. Please everyone try to attend.
-Bobbie Heifner, President
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Our next Pantry Distribution day will be September 19th. We thank all our volunteers who help with the distribution and we especially thank all our generous donors who help support the pantry with your money and donations. We couldn't serve the needy in our community without your generosity and dedication to our mission.
St. Vincent de Paul collection:
Canned meat, canned chili w/meat, boxed cereal, powdered milk, breakfast items
September 20, 2026
Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul
This week the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul on September 27.
St. Vincent devoted his life to serving the poor and challenging others to see Christ in those who suffer. His example continues to inspire countless people around the world.
As we celebrate his feast day, let us remember his words: “Go to the poor: you will find God.”
May we answer Christ’s call through generous hearts and loving service to our neighbors.
The need continues to grow. If you have ever felt called to do more, now is the time. Consider becoming a Vincentian member right here in our parish and serve your neighbors in the spirit of Matthew 25. Contact our parish conference at 573-436-0859 to learn how you can make a difference.
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*
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 8 - 3
Tuesday 7 - 3
Wednesday 8 - 3
Thursday 7 - 3
Friday 8 - 3
Closed on Holy Days and Federal Holidays
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