Parish Appreciation Potluck - October 27
Please join us on Sunday, October 27 at 11:30am for our parish potluck. We will meet in the St. Patrick Church Basement for food, fun, and fellowship to thank all of our wonderful parishioners. We are thankful for each of you! The parish will provide the main dish, drinks, cups, plates, and utensils. Please bring a side dish to share. We ask that you contact the office at (217) 429-5363 or email office@ssjpparish.com to let us know that you are attending so we have a good estimate of how many to expect.
40 Days for Life
Protect mothers & children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion! You can take part by praying across the street from Planned Parenthood at 3021 N Oakland between the hours of 7am-7pm Monday thru Saturday from September 25 - November 3. You can pray from your car if you'd like, and you can sign up for prayer times by visiting 40daysforlife.com/Decatur. Contact Liz with questions: prayers4life2024@gmail.com
Watch Mass Online
View our Facebook page to watch Mass - each Mass is streamed live and you can watch a replay anytime. You don't need a Facebook account to access the videos: Click Here to Watch Mass
Online Giving
Welcome
At Saints James and Patrick Parish, we enter into relationship with God through the sacraments, prayer, and stewardship. We invite you to Join Our Parish community so you can experience God's eternal love.
Mass Times
4:30pm (St. James from Mar.-Aug.)
4:30pm (St. Patrick from Sept.-Feb.)
Sunday
8:30am (St. James)
10:15am (St. Patrick)
Weekday
Monday 8:00am (St. James)
Tuesday 8:00am (St. Patrick)
Wednesday 8:00am (St. James)
Friday 11:15am (St. Patrick)
Holy Day
8:00am & 12:10pm (St. Patrick)
6:00pm (St. James)
Penance
Monday 7:30-7:45am (St. James)
Wednesday 7:30-7:45am (St. James)
Friday 10:30-11am (St. Patrick)
Saturday 10-11am (St. Patrick), 3:30-4:15pm (St. Patrick)
First Friday Adoration
Ministry Schedule
Click the following link to access the ministry scheduling program, or you can also access the program in the ‘Parish Life’ dropdown at the top of this webpage.
Formed.org
Our parish has subscribed to Augustine Institute’s formed.org to provide you access to thousands of faith-based online resources. All you need is an email address to sign up. Here are the instructions:
1) Click the ‘Sign Up’ button on the front page.
2) Click ‘I Belong to a Parish or Organization’, and then enter the name of our parish.
3) Enter your name and email address, and you’re all set!
Office Hours
Events
- Oct 15 2024 5:30 pm - Dealing with Loss
- Oct 17 2024 11:00 am - Widow & Widower Luncheon
- Oct 22 2024 4:30 pm - Finance Council meeting
Beauty Series - St. Patrick
Safe Environment Report
The Diocese of Springfield is committed to continue our efforts to work in partnership with local agencies to prevent any child from being abused or neglected. We also seek to bring about healing where abuse has occurred. Click Here to make a Safe Environment Report.
Staff
- Fr. Chris Comerford, Pastor
- Patrick O'Toole, Deacon
- Fr. John C Burnette, Pastor Emeritus (in private residence)
- Anita Olson, Office Manager
- Robin Canary, Tuition Manager
- Kathryn Lugar, Office Assistant
- Tom Prior, Parish Communications
- Carla Hahn, Financial Secretary
- Patrick Ward, Director of Music
- Pete Brosamer, Maintenance Manager
- Michelle Gillespie, School Secretary
- Kate Tiemann, Organist