November 8, 2026

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” -MATTHEW 25:13

Many of us have put off doing something because we think we are too busy. We’ve all said, “I’ll do it later when I have time.” Unfortunately, too many of us apply this attitude to our Faith. Jesus’ call is urgent, in the here and now, in your current circumstances. How is God calling you to use your gifts today? Don’t delay. None of us is guaranteed tomorrow.

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. Come enjoy our beautiful church! We will also have live music courtesy of Jeremy Boyer from 4pm-6pm.

• I will be updating the prayer list this week. Please call me if you have someone on the list who needs to stay on the list.
• I am updating our Ministry lists(Eucharistic ministers, lectors, servers, etc.) for the upcoming year. Please call if you have any changes to your availability or if you are new and would like to volunteer for a ministry. We are in need of lectors for 10am Mass.

Bible Study

Our fall bible study for women...

Schedule for St. James

Nov 13; Dec 4

Community Christmas Dinner Update

From Father Tony

Thank you to all who donated their time and candy for the Halloween event at the Town Square this past Saturday. This was a wonderful event to be able to reach out as the Catholic Church in Washington County. It looks like it was a huge success. Plans are already in the works for next year's event. Thank you to our youth group and PSR students from both parishes who gave of their time to be a part of this great event

From George Herrera, Director of Social Outreach for the Southern Vicariate:  What a beautiful reminder of what happens when people come together with one shared purpose: to love, serve, and bring joy to the greater community! And of course, a little candy and popcorn never hurt!

21 parishioners from St. Joachim (Old Mines) and St. James (Potosi) showed up ready to do more than simply hand out treats. They came with open hearts, welcoming smiles, and a genuine desire to connect with every family who passed by our little setup. It wasn't about which church we all came from, but rather the love of Christ that brought us all together and the joy we could share with those we encountered.

I am truly blessed to know these wonderful people who continue to do extraordinary things through simple acts of kindness, fellowship, and service.

Two churches. One community. Many hands. One shared love. And sometimes, sharing God's love is as simple as a warm smile, a meaningful conversation, and a bag of popcorn!

We ended our evening with fellowship back at St. James parish hall, where Marisa Thurmond had two crockpots of homemade chicken and dumplings for all to enjoy!

God is good, and so are the people He places along our journey!

St. James PSR NEWS

Thank you toall who participated in the food drive this past weekend. Your support is greatly appreciated.

~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.
• After discussion with our ladies and approval from Father Tony, we will be having a Giving Tree for our Nursing Home residents instead of for children as in the past. We felt this was a need in our parish and community. Please help us brighten our residents Christmas. If you know of anyone in the parish who needs added to the tree list, please let the Ladies Sodality know.
• We discussed helping wrap toys for the Community Dinner. We will be wrapping and organizing them starting on Monday Nov. 9 after morning mass and also in the evening at 5:30 in the parish hall.
• Our next meeting is MONDAY, December 7th 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. WE ARE IN GREAT NEED OF CANNED VEGETABLES, CANNED MEAT

Sunday, November 8

Help Our Neighbors in Need

As we are approaching the holiday season, many of our neighbors are facing the added challenge of making ends meet. Rising household expenses, food costs and unexpected bills can make an already difficult situation even harder.

Your generosity can help bring hope. A gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul enables local Vincentians to provide compassionate, person-to-person assistance to neighbors experiencing hardship, offering friendship and practical help with food, shelter, clothing, utilities, and household necessities.

As you plan your holiday giving, please consider including SVdP in your gift list. Together, we can help make the season a little brighter for Neighbors in Need.

Give hope this holiday season. Give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul right here in our parish or at svdpstl.org/support-us

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*