Saints James & Patrick Parish

Saturday Apr 1, 2017

• 24 Hours for the Lord

  Saturday Apr 1, 2017 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM

  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be at St. James Church. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation will be available at several times. A detailed schedule will be available soon. Please consider signing up for a half-hour of Adoration. Signups will be taken soon.

Sunday Apr 2, 2017

• Families of Faith

  Sunday Apr 2, 2017 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM

  Located at St. James Parish House, and the featured topic is Holy Orders.

Wednesday Apr 5, 2017

• Book Club

  Wednesday Apr 5, 2017 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Will meet at the Parish House. The book for discussion is 'The Forgotten Life of Sarah Grady' by the Decatur author, Mary Lynn.

Thursday Apr 6, 2017

• Stations of the Cross

  Thursday Apr 6, 2017 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Join us as we walk the way of love with Jesus. Begins at 12:10pm at St. Patrick Church.

Friday Apr 7, 2017

• Fish Fry

  Friday Apr 7, 2017 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM

  Hosted at Holy Family on March 31 and April 7 from 4 to 7:30 pm. Call (217) 423-7049 for carry out. Baked or Fried fish $9 (seniors and adults), $7 High school students, $5 elementary students. Dinner includes: baked potato, salad bar, bread, ice cream and drink.

• Stations of the Cross

  Friday Apr 7, 2017 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM

  Join us at St. James Church as we walk the way of love with Jesus.

Saturday Apr 8, 2017

• Catholic Charities Round Up

  Saturday Apr 8, 2017 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM

  Please support Catholic Charities by joining us for our annual fundraiser at the K of C Hall. Food by “Mac’s Pigskin Diner” and music by “Tennessee Borderline”. Tickets are $60 each. Tables of 10 available for $500. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities programs and services. We need your help!

Sunday Apr 9, 2017

• Palm Sunday Breakfast

  Sunday Apr 9, 2017 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

  St. Patrick School is hosting this breakfast in the St. Patrick Church basement.

• Communal Penance Service

  Sunday Apr 9, 2017 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Join us for communal penance at St. Patrick Church.

Wednesday Apr 12, 2017

• Blood Drive

  Wednesday Apr 12, 2017 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  At HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in the Assisi Room. For more information call Tina McCoy at (217) 464 2061 or online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

Tuesday Apr 18, 2017

• Dealing with Grief Session

  Tuesday Apr 18, 2017 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one often find healing and support through sharing with others with similar experiences. We're hosting this grief session at the Parish House at St. James. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact the parish office at 429-5363 or 428-7733

Wednesday Apr 19, 2017

• Families of Faith for Children

  Wednesday Apr 19, 2017 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

  Located at St. James Parish House, and the featured topic is Holy Orders.

Friday Apr 21, 2017

• Koinonia Retreat for Divorced or Separated Catholics

  Friday Apr 21, 2017 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  Hosted at Todd Hall Retreat Center (320 Todd Hall Center Drive, Columbia, IL 62236). Cost of $110 includes room, double occupancy, and six meals. Call Jean at (314) 704-1870 or Carol at (314) 775 1253 for brochure and registration. $50 deposit will reserve a space.

Saturday Apr 22, 2017

• Koinonia Retreat for Divorced or Separated Catholics

  Saturday Apr 22, 2017 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Hosted at Todd Hall Retreat Center (320 Todd Hall Center Drive, Columbia, IL 62236). Cost of $110 includes room, double occupancy, and six meals. Call Jean at (314) 704-1870 or Carol at (314) 775 1253 for brochure and registration. $50 deposit will reserve a space.

Sunday Apr 23, 2017

• Koinonia Retreat for Divorced or Separated Catholics

  Sunday Apr 23, 2017 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Hosted at Todd Hall Retreat Center (320 Todd Hall Center Drive, Columbia, IL 62236). Cost of $110 includes room, double occupancy, and six meals. Call Jean at (314) 704-1870 or Carol at (314) 775 1253 for brochure and registration. $50 deposit will reserve a space.

Tuesday Apr 25, 2017

• Finance Council meeting

  Tuesday Apr 25, 2017 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

• Protecting God's Children

  Tuesday Apr 25, 2017 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

  At the Parish House at St. James. All parish and school volunteers must take this class one time in order to serve. If you have never taken it and plan to volunteer, please register by calling 429-5363 or emailing office@ssjpparish.com.

Thursday Apr 27, 2017

• St. Mary's Widowed Group Meeting

  Thursday Apr 27, 2017 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

  St Mary's Widowed Group will meet at Whit's End 51 in Macon, IL. 181 N Wall St. All widows and widowers are welcome.

• Nelson's Chicken Dinner

  Thursday Apr 27, 2017 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  Support St. Patrick School by enjoying a chicken dinner! Dinner includes 1/2 roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, bread, and butter. $10 per dinner - contact the school office at 423-4351 to purchase tickets. Drive-up service to pick up the dinners at St. Patrick Church.

• WDCR 6th Annual Dinner

  Thursday Apr 27, 2017 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  The keynote speaker is Rev. Albert Haase, OFM. He’s a former missionary and is an award-winning author. Doors open at 5:30 and dinner is at 6:15. This event is $50 per person and is at the Mt. Zion Community Center. For reservations call 464-1099 or wdcrradio.com. Tickets are available after Mass.

Friday Apr 28, 2017

• Steak Night

  Friday Apr 28, 2017 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  All are invited to the Knights of Columbus Steak Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall. $25 includes 10oz ribeye, potato, green beans, roll, and draft beer or wine. Proceeds go to scholarships for the Catholic schools.

Sunday Apr 30, 2017

• Fr. Martin Mangan Scholarship Deadline

  Sunday Apr 30, 2017 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Scholarships will be awarded for the 2017-18 school year for students attending St. Patrick or St. Teresa High School. Applicants must be active and participative members of Ss. James and Patrick Parish for at least six months. All tuition and fees must be current and volunteer hours completed. Letters may be sent to 407 E. Eldorado St. Decatur, IL 62523. All letters must be received by April 30.