Choir practice every Thursday at 7 pm
2024-01-25 19:00, 2024-02-01 19:00, 2024-02-08 19:00, 2024-02-15 19:00 UTC
Choir practice will be held every Thursday evening at St James in the church at 7pm. Please enter through the south door. Anyone wishing to join the choir may talk to Robert Basolo, choir director, after Mass.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 10:00 am
2024-01-28 10:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Catholic Church (midtown)

Pantry Sunday
2024-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
January 28 is the 4th Sunday of the month and is Pantry Sunday. Bishop Sullivan Center needs toilet paper, cereal, and canned fruit. Please bring your donations to Mass, after which they will be taken to the Center.

In Search of Mary, presentation at St Elizabeth Church, KCMO
2024-01-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Elizabeth Church, KCMO, 4 East 75th St, Kansas City, MO, 64114, United States
In Search of Mary, Mondays, January 22, 29, and February 5, 7:00 – 8:30pm in Seton Hall of St. Elizabeth Church, 4 East 75th St, Kansas City MO 64114.
Who is Mary and what do we know about her from Scripture? And what would it have been like for her as a 1st-century Jewish woman in a male-dominated culture? Come learn what modern scripture scholars and historians can teach us about this central figure in our Christian faith. Three sessions will be facilitated by scripture scholar and church historian and theologian Biagio Mazza. Please RSVP to biagio46@gmail.com to help plan for handouts needed, and bring a snack to share. If you forget to register, you can still attend.

In Search of Mary in New Testament and as Member of the Communion of Saints

French Class at rectory every Wednesday at 4:30 pm
2024-01-31 16:30, 2024-02-07 16:30, 2024-02-14 16:30, 2024-02-21 16:30, 2024-02-28 16:30 UTC
French class will be held every Wednesday at 4:30pm in the rectory. Contact the parish office for more information. 816-561-8512. Andre Fontcha, deacon candidate, is the instructor. All are welcomed.

Parish Growth Committee Meeting
2024-02-01 18:00 (America/Chicago)
The Parish Growth Committee would like to invite you to our next meeting to discern your interest in its membership. We are meeting at Denise Simeone’s house on Thursday, Feb 1, 2024 at 6PM. Her address is 28 West 58th St, KCMO. We will provide the dinner; no need to bring anything. Please RSVP to Martha Belker by text, 913-515-5789.

Anointing of the Sick during Mass Feb 4, 2024
2024-02-04 10:00 (America/Chicago)
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated during Sunday’s Mass, Feb 4, 2024.

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 10:00 am
2024-02-04 10:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Catholic Church (midtown)

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 10:00 am
2024-02-11 10:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Catholic Church (midtown)

Sacrament of Confirmation
2024-02-12 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Confirmation is scheduled on February 12, 7PM, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Rehearsal will be on Sunday, February 4, at Noon at St. Francis Xavier as well.

Ash Wednesday Mass at St James
2024-02-14 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Distribution of ashes will be during Mass at 7pm.

First Sunday of Lent Mass at 10:00 am
2024-02-18 10:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Catholic Church (midtown)

KNITTING AND CROCHETING in the rectory
2024-02-20 18:00 UTC
There will be a knitting and crocheting session every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in the
rectory. Contact the parish office for more information. (816) 561-8512 or parish@stjkc.org

Choir practice every Thursday at 7 pm
2024-02-22 19:00, 2024-02-29 19:00, 2024-03-07 19:00 UTC
Choir practice is held every Thursday evening at St James in the church at 7pm. Please enter through the south door. Anyone wishing to join the choir may talk to Robert Basolo, choir director, after Mass. You also can contact Robert at rbasolo@shb.com.

Chili Daze Fundraiser at St James
2024-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Festivities begin at 6 pm with the chili contest. We get to eat and vote! The menu will be chili, cornbread and brownies. Drinks are available for purchase. The fun continues as we play St. James’s favorite game – JIMBO with its fabulous prizes! All of this for $5.00 adults and $3.00 children. Raffle tickets are also available. One ticket $3.00; 2 tickets $5.00. We look forward to seeing you on the 24th for delicious food, fabulous prizes and fun, fun, fun.

Pantry Sunday
2024-02-25 10:00 (America/Chicago)
February 25 is Pantry Sunday. Bishop Sullivan Center needs single serving items for the homeless bags. Please bring donations to Mass at 10 AM. Examples: cheese/crackers, peanut butter/crackers, tuna packets, Vienna sausage, pudding cups, fruit cups, etc. All. canned items need to be opened without a can opener.

Second Sunday of Lent Mass at 10:00 am
2024-02-25 10:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Catholic Church (midtown)

Fr John Dear: Gospel of Peace
2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Per Fr Don Farnan’s blog, Jan 10, 2024: “Father John Dear recently published his latest book, The Gospel of Peace, in which he offers commentary on Jesus’ mission of nonviolence. In it, he analyzes the words and actions of Jesus from a lens that magnifies Christ’s role and purpose as the Prince of Peace. Father Dear, world-renowned speaker, author, and peace activist from the Diocese of Monterrey, California, will be in Kansas City on Saturday, March 2, at 10:00, to speak at Saint Therese Little Flower Church, 5814 Euclid, about his mission to spread Our Lord’s message of peace—a message that is often misunderstood by many Christians.” Please register here: https://www.contemporaryspirituality.net/event.php

3rd Sunday of Lent Mass at 10:00 am
2024-03-03 10:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Catholic Church (midtown)

Lenten Penance Service at St James
2024-03-06 19:00 (America/Chicago)
