October 18, 2026

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s. MATTHEW 22:21

Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given each of us. All God is asking is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of Stewardship. God should be our first priority in everything. All else comes second, especially our money.

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.

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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

Oct 30; Nov 13; Dec 4

Schedule for St. Joachim

Oct 21 (meet in church); Oct 28

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

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

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

Sunday, October 18

Find the Fun. Score the Bargain. Make a Difference When You Shop at SVdP Thrift Stores.

Who doesn’t love a good thrift-store find? Whether you’re hunting for vintage treasures, refreshing your wardrobe, outfitting your home, or simply looking for a great deal, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores are worth the trip! Thrift shopping is also a win for the planet, giving quality clothing, furniture, household goods, and other items a second life keeps usable things out of landfills—and lets you shop more sustainably.

And there’s an even bigger reason to shop at SVdP Thrift Stores: your purchase helps support the Society’s mission of serving neighbors in need throughout our community. So, grab your reusable shopping bag, bring your sense of adventure and go treasure hunting! You never know what you’ll find—and every purchase helps make a difference.

Find a Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store near you at svdpstl.org.

This is the hope you bring to our Neighbors in Need. Thank you!

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

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*