St. James the Greater

Sun: Baptism Service at 9am. Mon: Confirmation Class at 8:30am in the Hall. Tue: Catholic Grandparents Association Meeting at 9:45am in the hall followed by Food Pantry at 11am. Wed: Food Pantry at 11am; Charismatic Prayer at 7pm in the church.

Oct 3: Transitus service by the Secular Franciscans at 7pm, reception to follow. Oct 4: Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with Blessing of Animals at 1:30pm in front of the church.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd sessions for various age groups throughout the week. OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) sessions on Mondays for adults and children/teens.

Second Collection on Sunday for St. Joseph’s Seminary. Food Pantry gathering on Monday & Friday, offering assistance to neighbors in need.

Holy Hour on Monday at 6:45pm. Centering Prayer group on Thursdays at 7pm. Confession, Adoration, and Office timings throughout the week.

Sun: The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mon: Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. Tue, Thu, Fri: 25th Week in Ordinary Time. Wed: Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest. Sat: Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs. Tabernacle Candle and Mass Intentions schedule included for the week.

Dated observances for the week including saints' feast days and Mass intentions, along with details about the Tabernacle Candle and specific Mass Intentions for upcoming days.

Baptism schedule for first and third Sundays, with required classes. Engaged couples urged to contact the office for marriage preparation program and parish policy details.

Information on religious education program for grades 1-8, sacraments, devotions like Miraculous Medal and Rosary, and availability of Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays.

Announcement about a special Healing Mass on Saturday for the sick, and details about the Bereavement Support Group forming at St. Augustine Church for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Join us for daily Mass at 8:15 am in the Chapel honoring 101 years of our parish and 70 years of Catholic education. Adoration is available Monday to Friday from 8:45 am until noon.

Attend Mass on Saturday: English Vigil at 4:30 pm and Creole at 7:30 pm. On Sunday, Masses are in English at 7:30 am, Vietnamese at 9:00 am, English at 11:00 am, and Spanish at 1:00 pm. Reconciliation is offered on Saturdays from 3-4 pm after daily Mass and by appointment.

Don't miss the Altar Server Picnic on Saturday, September 12, and the Filipino Priest Concert on Friday, September 11. A Blessing of the Animals event is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at 8:15 am Mass in the Church courtyard. Also, mark your calendars for a Ministry Fair on September 26-27 where parish ministries representatives will provide information about their work.

Please pray for those on our prayer list and remember the souls of the dearly departed. Prayers are requested for individuals like Karen Cangemi, Maria Schenkel, and Daniel McCloskey among others. The names on the prayer list change every 30 days, so contact the office for updates.

Stay updated with parish news by checking the bulletin for important announcements, schedules, and upcoming events. Mark your calendars for various activities including a Spanish Prayer Group, Bible Study sessions, and Legion of Mary meetings. Don't forget to participate in the upcoming Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday, October 3.

Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm (Spanish). Sunday: 8:00 am, 8:00 am (Spanish), 10:00 am, 10:00 am (Spanish), 12:00 noon, 12:00 noon (Spanish), 7:00 pm (Spanish). Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am, 7:00 pm (Spanish). Saturday: 8:00 am.

Wedding banns announced: Matthew Rohrbacher & Kristen Bellom, Wilson Alcivar Jumbo Jumbo & Vianey Arisbel Araceli Garita, Edvin Morales Lopez & Maria Florinda Climaco Lopez, Stephan Kyle Harrilal & Luisa Guillermina Merchan Chunchi, Hector Hevim Gomez Carazas & Miriam Andrea Segarra Tapia.

Join us for a Pro-Life Holy Hour on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00pm in the chapel to pray for respect, protection, love, and service for every human life.

The Adoration Chapel is now open every day from 6:15am to 9:00pm. Come and spend time in silent adoration of Jesus in the Host.

Registrations open for the CENACLE OF THE MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS every Saturday after the 8am Mass. Classes have initiated for the 2026-2027 year. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office.