Liturgy

Monthly Liturgical Ministry Training

Training Every Month (6-7PM)

1st Thursdays—A & E

2nd Thursdays—Hospitality

3rd Thursdays—Lectors & EM

4th Thursdays—Mass Coordinators

Lectors

This ministry is an important part of all liturgical celebrations. Lectors proclaim the Word of God to those attending Mass and other celebrations held at the parish.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic

These volunteers Proclaim the word of God through the First and Second Readings at Masses and other liturgical events. Volunteers are needed for all Masses and other special events held at the Parish. Please contact St. James Roman Catholic Parish office at 623-581-0707 for more details.

Hospitality

These volunteers are the welcoming faces of St. James Roman Catholic Parish.

Volunteers are needed for all Masses and other special events held at the Parish.

Please contact the Parish Office at 623-581-0707 for more details about volunteer opportunities.

Altar Servers

Altar servers assist the priest during Mass and at other liturgical functions held throughout the year.

Please contact St. James Roman Catholic Parish office at 623-581-0707 for more details on volunteer opportunities.

Art & Environment

Art and Environment Ministry Volunteers decorate the church for the seasons of the Church’s Liturgical Calendar. Sacristy care and altar linens are also part of this ministry. Many talents are needed: sewing, laundering, ironing, display . . .

Please contact St. James Roman Catholic Parish office at 623-581-0707 for more details on volunteer opportunities to share your talents.

St. Kizito Liturgical Dancers Ministry

These dancers participate in the African Mass celebrated at 11:00 AM on the last Sunday of each month. They have also been asked to perform and participate in events outside St. James Roman Catholic Parish.

Please contact St. James Roman Catholic Parish office at 623-581-0707 for more details on volunteer opportunities.

During this unique time, we want to assure you that your safety is our priority. We wanted to let you know of a few changes to regularly scheduled and upcoming events going on in our parish. Please find information for each event below. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Officially Canceled Until Further Notice:

Ministry meetings and events
Fundraising events
Non Parish events and meetings

Updated Schedule for the Following:

Adoration
Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Reconciliation
Saturday 2:00pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month

Daily Mass
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday - 8:00AM, Wednesday - 7:00PM

Weekend Masses
Saturday @4pm, Sunday @ 7:30AM, 8AM (Parish Hall), 9AM (Church) 11AM (Spanish) and 11:15AM (Parish Hall).

NOTE: We are observing physical distancing guidelines and will limit the amount of people in the church. The Parish Hall will serve as an alternative location for Mass for overflow. The general dispensation from Sunday Mass obligation continues. Those who are vulnerable or feel safer staying home are encouraged to watch Mass from the comfort of their homes.