Holy Triduum Schedule at St. James
Holy Thursday 7:00 pm
Good Friday 1:00 pm
Saturday-Blessing of Food 10:00 am
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8:00 pm
Easter Sunday 8:15 & 10:30 am
Historic Chapel Closed Until Further Notice
The chapel will be closed while the carpet is being replaced. Wednesday and Friday Masses along with Adoration will be in the main church.
Lent 2023
The 2023 Lenten season begins with the observance of Ash Wednesday on February 22nd. The Catholic Church asks each member to preserve the penitential character and purpose of Lent. For this reason:
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Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and each Friday of Lent;
- Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday, in addition to abstaining from meat, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Hence, on those days they may eat only one full meal. Smaller quantities of food may be taken at two other meals, but no food should be consumed at other times during those days. The obligation of fasting ceases with the celebration of one’s 59th birthday.
Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed minimal penitential practices.
St. James Lenten Opportunities to Grow Your Faith
Gift, Gratitude and Joy: A six-week small group discussion built on Franciscan spirituality and a Christian foundation for Caring for Creation. Through videos, activities, discussions, prayer and scripture meditations, we will connect our faith with our actions and experience concrete ways we can impact the world. Sign up for one of the groups below by contacting Sue Devine-Simon at 262-253-2904 or sdevinesimon@stjames-parish.com
Friday Mornings: 8:45-10:15 am Meet in the Great Room Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Tuesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30 pm Via Zoom Feb. 28 – March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4
Stations of the Cross
February 22 – April 5 – Station of the Cross booklets will be available in the Chapel & Great Room for use in private prayer.
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 in the Chapel at 8:30 am (after 8:00 Mass)
March 19 – 4:40 pm in Church – Led by Christian Formation
March 19 & 21 – 6:10 pm in the Church – Led by Christian Formation
Talk and Presentation Between Sunday Masses
March 5 – 9:20-10:20 am in the Community Center – Deb Schneider presents Care for Creation and Lent
Catholic Stewardship Appeal
Make a difference in your community with a gift to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal. Your gift of any size will impact countless lives. To donate, text APPEAL2023 to 414-348-8380, give online at www.catholicappeal.org or mail your contribution to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal, 3501 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 53235. Thank you.
Following are prayers from Pope Francis for peace in Russia and the Ukraine:
Prayers for Peace in Time of War
Helping Families in Ukraine – Catholic Relief Services
Reconciliation/Confession is Available At:
St. James – On Saturday from 3:45-4:15 prior to the 4:30 Mass
At any other time, set up an appointment with Fr. John
Morning Mass
Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am in the Historic Chapel
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesdays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holy Hour & Rosary 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 7 am – 8 am