Here are some things happening at St. James and in the Archdiocese to help you Keep a Holy Lent this year.
Living Lent download a copy of the brochure filled with ideas for you to Live Lent this year. Living Lent will take the place of Matthew 25.
Eucharistic Adoration hours have been extended during Lent.
Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday Eucharist Adoration 7:00 – 9:00 am
Adoration takes place in the historic chapel. Come and spend a quiet hour with the Lord this Lent.
Stations of the Cross in the historic chapel.
Wednesday’s after 8:00 am morning Mass
Friday’s at 5:00 pm
12 Hours of Reconciliation – April 9th 8:00 am – 8:00 pm at select parishes in the Archdiocese. Click here for information.
The Catholic Church asks each member to preserve the penitential character and purpose of Lent. For this reason:
*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.
SOAL
St. James Older Adult Learning
If you are age 55 or older you are welcome to join us for Spring 2025 St. James Older Adult Learning (SOAL) Program which will taking place at St. James on the Friday’s of Mar 28th, Apr 4th, 11th, 25th, and May 2nd.
Brochures were emailed out on Thursday March 6th, if you didn’t receive brochure and would like to register for SOAL click here. Registration is now open and closes on March 21. Please note the following classes are full: G – Craft Sampler | K – Card Making | T – Spring Fun with Food.
Mass Videos – Click Here
Come Let Us Adore
If you come to Tuesday Adoration at St. James we are asking for you help. Please call or email the parish office at 262-251-3944 mbeimborn@stjames-parish.com with the holy hour slot you can commit to moving forward. The Blessed Sacrament should never be left unattended and with your help and commitment, we can make sure that doesn’t happen. During Lent Eucharistic Adoration will be extended until 7:00 pm on Tuesday’s and 9:00 am on Saturday’s.
The saints are more than lovely pictures on a holy card. If we dig a little deeper, their lives can challenge and transform our own. On February 8th, the Church celebrates St. Josephine Bakhita. As a young girl, St. Josephine was kidnapped from her family in Darfur and sold into slavery at age nine. She was introduced to Catholicism as an adolescent and experienced a profound love for Jesus Christ. St. Josephine eventually gained legal freedom and entered religious life. Though she bore over one hundred scars beneath her habit, St. Josephine forgave her enemies and became known in the convent for her humility and joyful spirit.
Author Fr. Jeff Kirby writes, “Saint Josephine gives us all a scarred and human face to the evils of human trafficking, racial tension, and of the brutality found in the peripheries. Her life demands a response.” As we approach the season of Lent, let us recall our own call to conversion and an active concern for those who suffer. ©LPi
St. James and Good Shepherd has had an active anti trafficking ministry for a number of years. They are joining in a campaign called HEMAD (Human trafficking Educators working with Men and boys to stand Against the Demand) The Anti-Trafficking Ministry is asking the men of St. James to take a stand against human trafficking.
To take a stand:
Go to this link: https://www.convergenceresource.org/hemad
- Watch the video
- Take the pledge (submit short form)
- Share w/ other men / men’s groups
For more information or to get involved in the anti-trafficking ministry contact the parish office.
St. James 2024 Annual Report
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 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, 7:00 am – 9:00 am