Rosary Before Masses in May
We will recite the rosary before Masses during the month of May. If you would like to help lead the rosary, please contact Bill at (217) 422-9508.
Memorial Day Mass - Monday, May 27
Please join us on Monday, May 27 for Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Decatur at 10:30am. You are welcome to bring a chair to use during Mass. Parking will be south of the cemetery at Millikin. A shuttle will be available for transportation to and from the cemetery.
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
St. James 4:30pm (Mar.-Aug.)
St. Patrick 4:30pm (Sept.-Feb.)
Sunday
St. James 8:30am
St. Patrick 10:15am
Weekday
St. James:
Monday 8:00am
Wednesday 8:00am
St. Patrick:
Tuesday 8:00am
Friday 11:15am
Holy Day
8:00am & 12:10pm (St. Patrick)
6:00pm (St. James)
Penance:
St. James
Monday 7:30-7:45am
Wednesday 7:30-7:45am
St. Patrick
Friday 10:30-11am
Saturday 10-11am, 3:30-4:15pm
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
- May 3 2024 12:00 pm - First Friday Adoration
- May 19 2024 2:00 pm - Tour of Churches
- May 21 2024 5:30 pm - Dealing with Loss
Beauty Series - St. Patrick
Empower IL Tax Credit
Click Here to learn about the 75% income tax credit you can receive through the Invest in Kinds Act / Empower Illinois, and Click Here for the steps to donate.
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
- Pete Brosamer, Maintenance Manager
- Traci Friel, School Principal
- Michelle Gillespie, School Secretary
- Kate Tiemann, Organist