Saints James & Patrick Parish

Wednesday Nov 1, 2017

• Families of Faith

  Wednesday Nov 1, 2017 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  All Saints Day Mass is at St. James Church at 6pm.

Sunday Nov 5, 2017

• Families of Faith

  Sunday Nov 5, 2017 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM

  Hosted at St. James Parish House.

Monday Nov 6, 2017

• Couples Night Out

  Monday Nov 6, 2017 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  How much do you know about marriage in general and Catholic marriage in particular? Would you enjoy spending an evening with married couples of all ages playing marriage trivia? We invite you to attend this Couples Night Out at the Beach House. Cost is $30.00 per couple for a light meal. There is a cash bar. You can make a reservation by calling 217-422-4534 (Dausman’s) or online at http://decaturcouplesnightout.rsvpify.com

Tuesday Nov 7, 2017

• Grief Session

  Tuesday Nov 7, 2017 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  We're hosting a grief session at the parish house at St. James. Anyone is welcome. For more information, contact Donna at 422-4534.

Wednesday Nov 8, 2017

• Book Club Meeting

  Wednesday Nov 8, 2017 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Parish Book Club will meet in the Parish House at St. James. The book for discussion is 'My Name is Leon' by Kit deWaal.

Saturday Nov 11, 2017

• Winter Craft Show

  Saturday Nov 11, 2017 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  Join us for the St. Patrick School Winter Craft Show! Pictures with Santa can be taken between 9-11am, and there'll be a bake sale and BBQ lunch.

Sunday Nov 12, 2017

• Knights of Columbus Brunch

  Sunday Nov 12, 2017 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  Join us for good food and friendship at the KC Hall.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2017

• Families of Faith - Children

  Wednesday Nov 15, 2017 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

  Hosted at St. James Parish House.

Thursday Nov 16, 2017

• Widowed Support Session

  Thursday Nov 16, 2017 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

  Meet at Claire's Restaurant 2502 E. William St. All are welcome.

Saturday Nov 18, 2017

• Spaghetti Dinner

  Saturday Nov 18, 2017 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM

  In thanks to our parishioners who so generously donated to the WSOY food drive. Located in St. Patrick Church Basement.

Sunday Nov 19, 2017

• Hymn Festival

  Sunday Nov 19, 2017 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  We'll continue to celebrate our parish’s 10th anniversary by raising our voices and ringing handbells in praise of God in St. Patrick Church. Both of our adult choirs, our parish school choir, and our parish handbell choir will share their talents. Do you have a favorite hymn that you would like to sing? Let us know about it! We’ll include the top-requested hymns for everyone to sing! Mark your calendar!

Wednesday Nov 22, 2017

• Thanksgiving Mass

  Wednesday Nov 22, 2017 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Located at St. James Church. We will receive an offering for Catholic Charities to help the hungry of Decatur. This was the former “Bread Sunday Offering.”

Sunday Nov 26, 2017

• Synod Closing Mass

  Sunday Nov 26, 2017 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  You're invited to the closing Mass for our Diocesan Synod on Discipleship and Stewardship. Located at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. Join me in being part of the fourth synod in the 164-year history of our diocese. This is a fitting way to celebrate Christ the King.

Tuesday Nov 28, 2017

• Giving Tuesday

  Tuesday Nov 28, 2017 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Tuesday, Nov. 28 is Giving Tuesday for the nationwide 'Give Catholic' campaign, so let's raise as many online donations as possible! Donations will be used for parish operating costs, and it's a good time to donate to ACSA too. You can donate online at https://ssjpparish.weshareonline.org/

• Finance Council meeting

  Tuesday Nov 28, 2017 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Wednesday Nov 29, 2017

• Grief Session

  Wednesday Nov 29, 2017 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one often find healing and support through sharing with others with similar experiences. This session is at the parish house at St. James. Anyone is welcome to attend. Contact Donna at 422-4534 for more information.