Parish News!
Divine Mercy Sunday
Join us on Sunday April 11th at 3PM in the Church as we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday with Adoration, Readings from Scripture, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and Veneration of the Image of Divine Mercy. Please note, there will not be distribution of Holy Communion.
Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis has designated this year as the Year of St. Joseph. Celebrate this amazing saint with us! St. Joseph, pray for us.
Feast Days:
- March 19th: Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- May 1st: Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker
More Resources:
- Diocese of St. Petersburg: https://www.dosp.org/joseph/
- Pope Francis Apostolic Letter Patris Corde: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html
FORMED:
- For Adults: https://watch.formed.org/st-joseph-patron-of-the-universal-church-by-mark-miravalle
- For Kids: https://watch.formed.org/lukas-storyteller/season:1/videos/lukas-storyteller-saint-joseph
Consecration to St. Joseph
St. James will be hosting a group study and Consecration to St. Joseph using Fr. Donald Calloway's book, "Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father". Our meeting information is as follows:
- Monday, March 29th: 11AM - 12N in the East Wing
- Wednesday, April 7th: 10AM - 11AM in the William Room
- Wednesday, April 14th: 10AM - 11AM in the East Wing
- Wednesday, April 21st: 10AM - 11AM in the William Room
- Wednesday, April 28th: 10AM - 11AM in the East Wing
- Saturday, May 1st: 5:15PM - 6:15PM in the East Wing
To sign up, please call the Parish Office at (727) 869-3130.
For more information about consecration and to order Fr. Calloway's book, please visit https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org/
2021 Offertory Envelopes
Our 2021 Offertory Envelopes have arrived! Please call the Parish Office for more details: (727) 869-3130.
FYI the Church is sprayed after each Mass to kill all virus germs. All surfaces are sprayed in the church, including door handles and handrails. We try to make coming to Church as safe as possible... If you have any questions contact Deacon Mark in the parish...
Sunday Masses Times: 4 PM vigil on Saturday, 9:00 AM (streamed), 11:00 AM and a 1:00 PM on Sunday.
Weekday Mass Times: Monday-Friday at 8:30 AM
Here is the link to our new St James Facebook Page! God bless you all and keep you safe!
The Chapel is open after morning Mass for personal prayer with the main church open for daily Mass. Please respect the social distancing rules put in place our government for personal protection.
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Bishop Larkin School
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Mass Times
Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 am Mass (streamed), 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
All Masses daily and weekend Masses are in the main Church. The Chapel is open Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM for private prayer
Confessions: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Saturday's in the Chapel
Wednesday mornings after daily Mass
First Friday after Daily Mass
Special 10:00 am Mass in Polish celebrated in the Chapel on Sunday mornings.
Office Hours
Office Phone 727-869-3130
Staff
Schools
Bishop Larkin Catholic School: (727) 862-6981
Bishop McLaughlin High School: (727) 857-2600
Events
Links
Diocese of St Petersburg Accountability Page
The Diocese of St. Petersburg acknowledges the pain and suffering victims endure and we recognize the courage that is required to speak about abuse. We express a profound sense of solidarity and concern for victims and when victims come forward, we provide counseling and spiritual assistance, and other support services as deemed appropriate.
Click Here for the Diocesan Accountability page