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

Second Sunday of Lent

Reading 1: Genesis 12:1-4a

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.

Reading II: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Verse Before Gospel: Matthew 17:5

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

*Click HERE for Daily Readings

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF

February 23, 2026

Monday, Feb 23 @ St. Joachim
Tuesday, Feb 24:  Bob Short
Wednesday, Feb 25 @ St. Joachim
Thursday, Feb 26:  Raymond J. DeGonia
Friday, Feb 27:  6:30pm:  Vocations to the Priesthood
Saturday, Feb 28 @ St. Joachim
Sunday, March 1:  Beverly Sampson

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

If you have questions, feel free to contact Eric Aubuchon @ 314-605-6268.

“Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ."

-Pope John Paul II, Inaugural Homily

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

Our next meeting is Thursday February 26th, 6:00 in the Parish Hall. We are in need of volunteers for all areas. Please join us at the meeting for more information.

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.

Ladies Sodality

Our next meeting is on March 3rd from 5:30pm 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. We have elected new officers. Our new President is Bobbie Heifner, Vice President is Kim Coleman, Secretary is Laura Allen, and Treasurer is Diane McGirl.

We will be hosting Indoor Dining Fish Fries on February 27th and March 27th, serving beginning at 4pm until sell out. Please mark your calendars. We are also selling raffle tickets for a queen sized quilt. See a member for chances.

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 135 downloads

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Lenten Fish Fry-Days and Bake Sales

The KC Men have added an additional date to the calendar: March 13th from 11 to 1
(Drive Thru only)! Mark your calendars!

Lenten Bible Study

Session 3: The Eucharist
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 3) March 9; Session 4) March 23; Session 5) March 30; Session 6 &7) Justification & Who is Jesus

WEDNESDAY 9:15AM (ST. JOACHIM)
Session 3) March 11; Session 4) March 25; Session 5) April 1; Session 6 &7) April 8

FRIDAY 9AM (ST. JAMES)
Session 2) Feb 27; Session 3) March 13; 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

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