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Fr. Ben Onegiu, A.J.

Pastor

Fr. Felix Kauta

Parochial Vicar

Frank Devine

Deacon

Ron TenBarge

Deacon

A retired health care executive whose credentials span diverse professional, community and spiritual positions. He filled leadership roles at regional medical centers, tertiary care medical centers, outpatient clinics and health care systems. He also did health care consulting for several years and directed a medical clinical trial research organization. He served as executive vice president… Read More »

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Sr Sophie Moding, SHS

Director of Liturgy & Religious Education
623-281-0707 Ext 110
srsophie@stjames-greater.com

Scott Fitzgerald

Business Manager
scott@stjames-greater.com

Kristy Hillhouse

Office Manager
kristy@stjames-greater.com

Terri Simonetta

Admin Assistant/Formation Assistant
terri@stjames-greater.com

Gretchen Fenninger

Receptionist / Bulletin Editor
gretchen@stjames-greater.com

Thelia Morris

Communications Coordinator
thelia@stjames-greater.com

James Poppleton

Director of Music
james@stjames-greater.com

On February 11, 1983, I was born in Van Nuys, CA, to Peter and Sharon Poppleton.  There I spent my first 19 years growing up with my two brothers, John-Paul and Robert.  I received a very well rounded spirituality while immersed in a life in community with other strong Catholic families.  My spiritual formation has… Read More »

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Mike Giacalone

Music Assistant

Mike Giacalone, an Arizona native,  has been a professional musician in the Valley for 30 years. He has been playing piano and leading choirs at St. James since 1994.

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Martin Sanchez

Maintenance

Rene Vera

Facilities Coordinator
rene@stjames-greater.com

Brianna Chavez

Youth Coordinator

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Adoration
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Reconciliation
Saturdays at 2:00 PM &
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 PM

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

Weekend Masses
Saturday @4pm, Sunday @ 7:30 AM, 9 AM and 11 AM, 1:00 PM (Spanish), and 6:00 PM

NOTE:  The general dispensation from Sunday Mass obligation ended on July 1st, 2021.   Per the Diocese, the continued wearing of facial coverings while at St. James is considered reasonable for those who feel they need protection, but at this time it is no longer mandatory to wear them.

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