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

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Times

Reading 1: Exodus 22:20-26

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51

Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10

Alleluia: John 14:23

Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40

*Click HERE for Daily Readings

MASS INTENTIONS

For the Week of: 10-26-2026

Oct 26 @ St. Joachim - Robert Ross

Oct 27 - Dan DeClue

Oct 28 @ St. Joachim - Karen Politte-Corn

Oct 29 @ St. Joachim - Patsy Courtois

Oct 30 - @ St. Joachim - Charles & Ann Pratt

Oct 31 - 4 pm - Alex Yarbrough

Nov 1 - 8 am @ St. Joachim - Edith Portell

10 am - Donald Pashia

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

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

St James Mission Statement 2026 Pdf

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

Oct 15 @ 6:30pm in the Incarnate Word Center: Session Topic: Who Shepherds the Church & The Church & Community
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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.

200 Years Of Faith Pdf

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Inspiring Catholic Saint Quotes

"Love, according to St. Thomas Aquinas, is to will the good of another over your own... In other words, we must put God over the desires of our heart, the desires of our soul, and the desires of our mind."

~ Summa Theologiae

*Photo courtesy of Jeremy Boyer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 25, 2026

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” – MATTHEW 22:37

Do you put other “gods” before God? Is your love of money, power, status, comfort or some personal possession greater than your love for God? Do you recognize that everything you have and that everything you are is a gift from God? Putting God first in everything helps keep us from becoming a slave to our possessions and to our pride.

1st Annual Washington County Christmas Church Tours

The beauty, history, and spirit of Christmas will be on full display as Washington County hosts its first Christmas Church Tour on Thursday, December 17, from 2:00–8:00 p.m.

This free, self-guided event invites residents and visitors to tour participating churches throughout the county and enjoy beautifully decorated sanctuaries, traditional nativities, Christmas trees, and other seasonal displays.

Washington County is blessed with a rich heritage of churches that have served as the heart of our communities for generations. The tour is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate their beauty and history while celebrating the faith, fellowship, and true meaning of Christmas.

Guests may visit as many participating churches as they wish throughout the afternoon and evening. There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome.

**St. James will be participating in this event. We are in need of a few volunteers to help greet people from 2pm-4pm and 4pm-8pm.

Bible Study

Our fall bible study for women...

Schedule for St. James

Oct 30; Nov 13; Dec 4

Schedule for St. Joachim

Oct 28 (last session)

Mark Your Calendar!

We will be having a Planning Meeting for Future Parish Fundraising on November 3 at 6pm in the Parish Hall. We want everyone who can attend to please attend. We need your input and ideas to discuss future fundraising ideas for the parish. Come prepared to share your thoughts and concerns. We will be discussing the Parish picnic and other fundraising ideas for throughout the year.

Community Christmas Dinner Update

Community Christmas Dinner Update Pdf

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St. James PSR NEWS

The PSR students will be holding a canned food drive on Saturday, November 7th from 9-12pm at Sav-A-Lot in Potosi. All donations will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.

~Dr. Melissa Cordia

Ladies Sodality

We are collecting toothpaste, toothbrushes, personal hygiene items, deodorants, baby wipes and also canned goods that have pull tops for easy opening especially those with protein. There will be a basket in the church entrance for drop-off or you can drop items off at the parish office..
Our next meeting is MONDAY, November 2nd at 5:30pm in the rectory meeting room.

-Bobbie Heifner, President

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

“Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.” ― St. Vincent de Paul

We served 164 families for a total of 430 individuals with 114 of those aged 65 & up. The need is great in our community. We thank all our volunteers who selflessly give of their time to help those in need. We thank all those who donate money & food to the pantry. We couldn't do this without you.

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

To learn more, call 800-322-8284 or visit www.svdpusacars.com.

Online Giving Portal

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

*We also accept Apple Pay*