St. James the Apostle

Join us for Weekend Masses on Saturday at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 8:00 am, 10:30 am, and 5:30 pm. Weekday Masses are held Monday to Friday at 8:30 am, with additional Rosary prayer at 8:00 am from Monday to Friday.

Reconciliation is available on First Thursday before First Friday from 3:00-4:00 pm, Saturdays from 3:00-4:00 pm, and other times by appointment.

Pray for the sick and homebound parishioners listed for the upcoming Weekday Masses from Monday to Friday at 8:30 am. Names will remain on the Prayer List for 2 months.

Religious education classes for all ages are now open. For more information or to register, contact Director Donna Velez at 219-301-9896 or olgdre1@

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Celebrate All Saints' Day on November 1 with Mass fulfilling the Sunday obligation. All Souls' Day Mass on November 2 at 8:30 am. Also, join the Bereavement Mass on November 2 at 6:30 pm. Save the dates!

Join us for Mass on Sunday at the following times: 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Parents interested in baptizing their child must attend the preparation class on October 27 at 7:00 pm in Room 101. Call the Parish Office to register.

Confession is available on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Adoration takes place on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The Mental Health Ministry will be meeting on Monday, November 2 at 6:30 pm in the Weis Center Conference Room. All are welcome to attend.

Despite weather challenges, the preschool and pre-kg students had a great time at the Fall Harvest Festival, enjoying games, a pumpkin patch, and meeting friendly ponies.

Join us for Mass at St. John Bosco Parish this week: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat at 8:15 am, Tuesday at 5:15 pm, Saturday at 4 pm, Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, and 12:30 pm in Spanish.

Take time for Adoration every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm and Saturday from 7 to 8 am. Confession is available on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 pm, Saturdays from 7 to 8 am, and anytime by appointment.

Would you like to have your child baptized? Attend the Baptism Preparation Class on Thursday, November 12th at the Parish Office. Call to register or for more information.

Join us on Sunday, November 1 at 3 pm for a Rosary Walk at St. John-St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery to pray for all the faithful departed. Meet at the St. Joseph of Arimathea pavilion across from Jefferson School.

If you or a loved one are anticipating surgery, undergoing treatment, or experiencing declining health, consider joining us for the communal Anointing of the Sick at the 8 am Mass on the First Saturday of the month, or schedule an in-church or in-home anointing through the office.

Next week, we will honor All Saints Day on Sunday, celebrating all in heaven. Following this, on Monday, we observe All Souls’ Day, praying for those on their journey to heaven. Join us to commemorate these important days in the liturgical year.

Join us for Silent Adoration on Tuesdays at Holy Cross-Bristol, Flame of Love Rosary on Wednesdays at St. Alphonsus, and Rosary in the Prayer Garden on Thursdays at St. Alphonsus. Additionally, Fridays at Holy Cross-Wilmot offer Rosary followed by Silent Adoration. Stay connected through reflection and prayer.

During all Masses next weekend, we will remember those from our parish community who passed away this year by tolling the bell. Family members are encouraged to wear a white ribbon in honor of their departed loved ones. Let us pray for the souls moving towards heaven.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Fall Festival raffle, including the quilt raffle winner. Your participation and support are truly appreciated, contributing to the success of our events.

Our parish introduces a new Mass schedule. Join us for Sunday Mass at St. John the Evangelist at 8:00 a.m. and at Holy Cross-Bristol at 11:15 a.m. Check our updated parish office hours for your convenience and reach out to us during the specified times.