Mass intentions for the coming week: - Wednesday, October 1 at 8:00 am for †Rita M. Calmes (Family) - Friday, October 3 at 8:00 am for †Stanley Zagorski (Family) - Saturday, October 4 at 4:30 pm for St. James Parishioners - Sunday, October 5 at 8:15 am for †Ruth Youngbauer and †Harold Schroeder, and at 10:30 am for †Grieb Family & Friends and †Richard & Rita Calmes. Let us remember them in our prayers.
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration in the Historic Chapel on Tuesday from 8:30 am - 7:00 pm, Wednesday at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, and Saturday at 7:00 - 8:00 am. Take this sacred time to pray and reflect in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
Support the Sussex Food Pantry by donating canned spaghetti, oatmeal, ravioli, hamburger helper, jelly/jam, canned vegetables, canned fruit or applesauce, bottled juice, pasta sauce, deodorant, potatoes, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, dish soap, and cereal. Drop off items at specified times or locations to help those in need.
This weekend, join us for the Reverse Collection to support the Sussex Food Pantry. Each ticket lists specific items needed, such as canned spaghetti, oatmeal, and more. Bring your donations to Mass on October 4th & 5th or drop them off at the pantry during the week.
The Administrative Office in St. James’ rectory is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Feel free to contact us during these hours for any assistance or inquiries.
The Christian Formation Office is accessible through the Northwest side door of the Church. Office hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Tuesdays and from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Eucharistic Adoration takes place in the Historic Chapel. Visit on Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, Mondays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The Youth Ministry at St. James is active and engaging. Join us for the Lord's Day Masses to experience the participation and enthusiasm of our youth community.
Sun: Mass at 8:15 & 10:30 am. Family Faith Day at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, or 5:00 pm. Boy Scout Troop 175 Meeting at 6:00 pm. Mon: CF Staff Meeting at 1:00 pm. Tue: Adoration at 8:30 am. Family Faith Day at 6:00 pm. Wed: Mass at 8:00 am. Staff Meeting at 9:30 am. Thu: Wood Carving Club at 9:00 am. Sheepshead at 12:30 pm. Adult Choir Rehearsal at 6:30 pm. Fri: Mass at 8:00 am. Sat: Mass at 4:30 pm. Adoration at 7:00 am. Reconciliation at 3:45 pm.
Mass intentions for the coming week: Wed, Sep 17 at 8:00 am for †Mary McCluskey. Fri, Sep 19 at 8:00 am for †Jackie Wendelberger. Sat, Sep 20 at 4:30 pm for †Grieb Family & Friends and †Michael Eaton. Sun, Sep 21 at 8:15 am for St. James Parishioners and 10:30 am for †Rick Harely and †Adam Bittner.
Chuck Demege's term as Parish Trustee - Treasurer is ending. Fr. John Hemsing has nominated Frank Habib to fulfill this position for the next two years. Contact the parish office by Sep 22, 2025 if interested in nomination.
Consider donating food to the St. Ben's Community Meal on Sep 17. Bring salads, fruits, vegetables, or casseroles. Drop off donations at St. James between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm.