St. James the Greater Church | Announcements

Men's Bible Study

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:03:28 GMT

Serving with Love Spring Concert

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:30:21 GMT

32nd Annual Memorial Mass

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:28:20 GMT

Women's Discernment Retreat

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:26:37 GMT

Summer at St. James 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:39:25 GMT

2026 George & Grace Hagene Scholarship

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:38:26 GMT

Saint Vitus Father Daughter Dance

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:36:56 GMT

RaiseRight Raffle

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:35:03 GMT

Easter Egg Hunt

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:10:11 GMT

Saint Joseph School Expanding

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:10:29 GMT

Saint Julian's Event Ministry

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:10:54 GMT

Women's Day of Reflection

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:09:33 GMT

Cana 2026

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:08:16 GMT

Holy Week 2026

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:07:09 GMT

Fish FryDay Mary's Refuge Proceeds

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:06:09 GMT

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:04:46 GMT

Catholic Rams Student Mass

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:52:11 GMT

Catholics Come Home

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:50:40 GMT

Senior Lent Reconciliation Luncheon 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:22:57 GMT

Fr. McGivney Medical Weekend 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:21:34 GMT

Father & Breakfast 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:19:47 GMT

Let's Keep the Wheels Moving

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:18:19 GMT

Fish FryDay 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:16:54 GMT

Stations of the Cross w/Steve Crawford and Deacon Dave

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:10:37 GMT

Lent at Saint James 2026

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:08:43 GMT

What is Lent?

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:06:27 GMT

Ash Wednesday 2026 Mass Schedule

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:04:48 GMT

Citizens Fire Department Pancake Day

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:03:05 GMT

Carnevale

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:45:23 GMT

2026 Mother and Daughter Breakfast

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:48:40 GMT

Lent is Coming

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:47:14 GMT

No Greater Love: the Life of a Priest

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:45:53 GMT

Siglo De Oro

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:44:16 GMT

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Weekend for Life Part #2

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:40:24 GMT

Pepperoni Roll Sale

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:38:47 GMT

Valentine's Day Dinner

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:53:20 GMT

Wine & Cheese Reception

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:51:49 GMT

A Morning of Reflection

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:49:27 GMT

Swing Dance

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:47:35 GMT

Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 6:30 PM

March for Life 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:24:10 GMT

Catholic Schools Week 2026 Event Schedule

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:17:00 GMT

The Catholic Schools Mass at Saint James, originally scheduled for January 25, will be celebrated instead or Sunday, January 18. The Catholic Education Fair will be held in the Narthex after Mass.

Weekend for Life 2026

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:11:13 GMT

Please visit the Saint James website, bulletin, or parish office for the day's schedule, and cost. If you have additional questions, please email communications@stjameswv.org.

Mom's Retreat - 2026

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:58:31 GMT

Clothing Drive Volunteers Needed

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:18:17 GMT

We are steadily approaching the St. Martin of Tours clothing during January 2026! Volunteers needed from 01/05-01/09 to sort clothes. Instructions will be on the sorting table and volunteers can come anytime the church is open to sort clothes.

Special Message from Sister Jessica

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:59:07 GMT

Habari Yako !

Merry Christms, Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale!

Happy Feast of Saint John the Evangelist.

May this liturgical season bring us each closer to the simplicity and purity of our Lord made infant, and may his peace truly reign in our hearts to share the joy of his love with all who may enter into our lives.

May God bless each of you and be assured of my prayers for you and all of our Saint James Family.

In Christ Missionary,

Sister Jessica Bernal, HMSP

Christmas Bulletin - 2025

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:14:24 GMT

2025 Christmas Mass Schedule

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:30:23 GMT

Episode #1 - October 27, 2024

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:24:20 GMT

Tax Strategy Q&A October 2025 | Saint Matthew Tax & Business Ministry

Welcome to the Saint Matthew Tax & Business Ministry —a place where stewardship meets practical financial wisdom.
In this seminar, we walk through 13 real-life tax questions submitted by individuals and families preparing for the 2025 tax year . Whether you're a young professional, a parent, a retiree, a business owner, or someone simply trying to make wiser financial decisions, this video will give you clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps .

Use the timestamps below to jump directly to the topics most relevant to you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS – FULL QUESTION LIST

3:30 – Where do I start with tax planning? What deductions do people overlook?
9:27 – Should I itemize or take the standard deduction in 2025?
11:36 – How can I get tax benefits from charitable giving if I don’t itemize?
13:50 – How should I plan for taxes as I approach retirement?
17:08 – How do taxes differ for W-2 employees vs. 1099 contractors working from home?
19:55 – What tax strategies help families with many children?
24:46 – How can I make rising medical expenses more tax-efficient?
30:17 – How do I handle taxes on investment income or when selling property?
37:40 – How do estimated tax payments work if I have side income?
42:30 – Why do I still get a large refund even after reducing my withholdings?
43:53 – How can a doctor and homemaker with rental properties lower their tax burden?
45:35 – Can buying a new car provide any tax benefits?
50:01 – I’m just starting my career—what’s the smartest way to save, give, and plan?
57:59 – END

�� What This Video Covers

✔️ 2025 standard deduction changes
✔️ Charitable giving strategies (DAFs, QCDs, appreciated assets)
✔️ Retirement tax planning & Roth conversions
✔️ W-2 vs. 1099 remote work tax rules
✔️ Credits for large families
✔️ Medical tax strategies (HSA, FSA, itemizing)
✔️ Capital gains, rentals, depreciation recapture, 1031 exchanges
✔️ Estimated tax rules & safe harbor
✔️ Withholding guidance
✔️ Rental property tax optimization
✔️ Vehicle deductions & business mileage
✔️ Wise financial foundations for young professionals

✝️ About Saint Matthew Tax & Business Ministry

Our mission is simple: equip believers and families with sound tax knowledge, business wisdom, and God-honoring financial decision-making.
We believe clarity is a form of generosity—and understanding your finances allows you to better serve, give, and lead.

�� Like, Subscribe, and Share

If this seminar brought you clarity or helped you prepare for the year ahead, please like , share , and subscribe .
Your engagement helps us reach more families and individuals navigating their financial journeys.

Sweats for Vets

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:41:40 GMT

Adopt-a-Family 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:40:11 GMT

Choir Loft Lift Chair Fundraiser

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:38:35 GMT

Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:36:57 GMT

Women's Club Annual Fall Bake Sale

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:35:20 GMT

Pre-Christmas Sale for Social Concerns

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:33:39 GMT

Wreaths Across America - 2025

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:49:31 GMT

Thanksgiving 2025 Mass Schedule

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:47:30 GMT

Community Markets, Inc. Volunteer Opportunity

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:45:59 GMT

Saint Joseph School Information Sessions

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:36:47 GMT

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about our school, please attend the informational sessions being offered Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the library at Saint James the Greater Roman Catholic Church, 49 Crosswinds Drive in Charles Town.

Details about grades kindergarten to eight will be shared from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.; our high school program will be outlined from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.

Come discover what makes Saint Joseph School such a special place — where faith, learning and community come together. Find out how the Hope Scholarship offered through the West Virginia Treasury pays for more than 60% of tuition and what other funding is available. Learn more about the value of a Catholic education and how it helps students grow spiritually and academically.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact Principal Maria Byrd at mbyrd@sjswv.org or Admissions Director Patti Maerten Hicks at pmaertenhicks@sjswv.org.

High School Youth Group - Anchored in Christ

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:52:07 GMT

Veteran's Day Mass

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:20:54 GMT

Pontifical College Josephinum

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:19:39 GMT

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Women's Morning of Reflection

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:05:56 GMT

Surviving the Holiday 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:08:43 GMT

Spiritual Bouquet for Fr. Alex Paul

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:06:49 GMT

Carnegie Hall Concert at Asbury UMC

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:03:28 GMT

All Saints Day Celebration 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:27 GMT

All Saints & All Souls Mass Schedule for 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:57:21 GMT

Saint Matthew Account & Tax Strategy Ministry

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:54:47 GMT

Celebrating the Canonization of Bartolo Longo

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:38:48 GMT

Foster Care Awareness Presentation

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:17:22 GMT

Apollo 5 Concert

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:49:31 GMT

Anchored in Christ -High School Youth Group

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:10:09 GMT

Respect Life Sunday

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:52:07 GMT

Public Rosary on Sunday, October 5th

Public Square Rosary - Saturday, October 11th - Noon

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:25:47 GMT

Saint James in the Fall - October 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:42:46 GMT

Saint James in the Fall - September 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:38:41 GMT

2025 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:15:26 GMT

Mother Teresa Council # 12036

The 2025 golf tournament will be a fundraiser for the Water 4 Mercy Mission .

St. James is attempting raise $135,000 in support of this mission.

Thank you to all the golfs, sponsors, and volunteers for a very successful 2025 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament. The event raised $14,000 for the Water4Mercy Mission.

Please click here for the tournament results.

As the tournament coordinator, I look forward to the 2026 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament. Mark you calendars for Monday, October 12, 2026.

Many thanks to Katie DeRhonda for taking this year's photos.

Many blessings to everyone!

Matt

Premier Sponsors

Tee Sponsors

Knights of Columbus

Mother Teresa Council # 12036

In Memory of Fred Gessler

Lisa Byers, REALTOR®

Mojo's Catering

Saint Simon of Cyrene Trucking Ministry

In Memory of Tony and Kate Del-Colle

** Sponsorship Opportunities Available **

Contact the Tournament Coordinator

Prize Sponsors

Muscular Skeletal Therapies, Inc.

Jay's Automative, LLC

Reston National Golf Course

River Creek Club

Locust Hill Golf Course

** Sponsorship Opportunities Available **

Contact the Tournament Coordinator

Tournament Coordinator

Matt Byers

golf@stjameswv.org

(304) 261-4534

Tournament Staff

Lindsay Ervin

Neil Bradley

Mike Del-Colle

Deacon Dave Galvin

You're Invited

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:16:01 GMT

Let's Celebrate Our Patronal Feast

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:10:45 GMT

Special Edition Newsletter

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:03:29 GMT

Who is Immaculée: https://www.immaculee.com/pages/about

Click to learn more about the Rwandan: https://www.britannica.com/event/Rwanda-genocide-of-1994

Or click here to register: https://www.stjameswv.org/parish-mission-2025-with-immacul%C3%A9e

Need a place to stay? Call John Guiney at Priestfield Pastoral Center at 304-725-1435

13-Week Grief Support Group

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:30:42 GMT

Growing in Holiness

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:24:59 GMT

Webster Springs 2025

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:50:14 GMT

Webster Springs 2025

Revival: A Grieving Mother's Retreat

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:25:08 GMT

August 15-17

Grief Healing Retreat: Revival is a retreat for all grieving mothers of child loss, from pregnancy loss through adulthood. Move beyond shallow survival into the healing Our Lord desires for us, even in grief. Connect with other mothers who also carry an extraordinary cross. Led by a team of grieving mothers from Red Bird Ministries, Revival will be held August 15th-17th at The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, MD. Registration is $250 and does not include lodging, which is offsite. To learn more, visit- www.redbird.love/revival-shrine

Summer with the Saints

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:09:49 GMT

St. James Friends

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:08:08 GMT

A new ministry for our 50+ crowd and their families!

A Night in Lisieux

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:06:10 GMT

Tuesday, June 10th from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM

Second Collection Continues

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 22 May 2025 14:59:14 GMT

Second collection continues to fund much needed repairs at St. James!

Graduation Mass - 2025

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 22 May 2025 14:54:16 GMT

Wednesday, May 28th @ 7PM Mass

El Camino Newsletter Spring 2025

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Tue, 20 May 2025 15:26:44 GMT

El Camino Newsletter Summer and Fall 2025

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Tue, 20 May 2025 14:32:38 GMT

Scholarship Available

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Mon, 12 May 2025 11:59:18 GMT

Deadlines are Friday, May 23, 2025!

Saint James 2025 Parish Picnic - Burning the Mortgage

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sun, 04 May 2025 21:27:01 GMT

Join Us on Sunday, June 1, 2025

Morning of Reflection for Women

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sun, 04 May 2025 21:13:37 GMT

Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

Priestfield Pastoral Center

Missionary Sisters Servants of the Word - Discernment Retreat

Sun, 04 May 2025 21:01:12 GMT

August 29th - 30th

Priestfield Pastoral Center

Priests vs Seminarians Josephite Order Soccer Match

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sun, 04 May 2025 20:49:29 GMT

Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 5PM - 6PM

Power in the Blood - Blood Drive

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sun, 04 May 2025 20:30:28 GMT

Tuesday, May 13, 2023 / 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM

One Million Rosaries for Life

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 01 May 2025 12:36:18 GMT

May 10th, 11th, & 12th, 2025

The 2025 ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR LIFE is scheduled to happen May 9th, 10th and 11th. Persons participating in this multinational pro-life prayer campaign will pray at least one Rosary For the protection of unborn human persons and true respect for life from the moment of conception through natural death.

To register, click the button below

In addition to praying the Rosary, you are encouraged to let other people know about the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR LIFE.

Weekend of Mercy 2025

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:20:36 GMT

Easter Egg Hunt 2025

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:16:58 GMT

Paschal Tridium 2025

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:14:52 GMT

Corn-hole for Mercy Tournament and Dinner

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:36:54 GMT

Saturday, May 3rd After 5PM Mass!

Dinner @ $10 per person - Reuben & Chicken Spedies sandwiches.
Early Team Registration @ $40 (dinner included) by Friday, May 2nd.
Day of Team Registration @ $50 (dinner included).
Registration closes at 6:30PM on Saturday, May 3rd.
Bags fly at 7PM.

Proceeds of the Tournament will benefit our Water 4 Mercy projects in Zambia & Nairobi, Kenya!

Cherry Blossom Festival Paint Night

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:08:07 GMT

Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM

Painting: Cherry. Blossom Festival

Location: Saint Michael's Hall

Cost: $35 per person

Tickets: Available at St. Zita's

Leader: Nancy Cortese

Benefits: Young Adults Pilgrimage to Rome

Snacks will be provided!

Join us for some fun and fellowship as we paint a beautiful spring picture of the cherry blossoms. You will have the option of adding the Washington Momument if you would like to paint the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC! Tickets will be on sale in St. Zita's through Saturday morning on April 12th.

If you like to support the Young Adult's Pilgrimage but are not interested in this painting project, please let us know! Donations are greatly appreciated.

Successful Drilling at Chiuta Village, Zambia

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:22:58 GMT

Dear Deacon James and Deacon Dave, the members of the St. James Catholic Church and Water 4 Mercy,

I'm delighted to share that successful drilling took place at Chiuta Village yielding 1.00 liters of water every second! The community members were overjoyed and we are so grateful that you have chosen to transform this village.

As per our protocols, water samples were collected and sent to the laboratory for testing and we are pleased to confirm that the water is safe and fit for human consumption.

The borehole has now been sealed to prevent contamination and our water and civil engineers will begin the water system design, identifying the optimum location for the tower and water distribution points throughout the village.

This is a very exciting stage of the project and we cannot wait to share further updates with you again soon.

Warm regards,

Matilda and the Zambia Team

Saint Patrick's Day Dinner

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:06:38 GMT

Tickets for sale at Saint Zita's

Let's Mission Together

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:59:32 GMT

Lenten Senior Reconciliation Luncheon

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:35:36 GMT

Mass, Luncheon, & Confessions

Lenten Mother & Daughter Breakfast

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:32:20 GMT

Lenten Bible Study 2025

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:29:53 GMT

Exploring the Letters of Saint Paul with Steve Crawford

Fish Fry and Bake

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:21:22 GMT

Fridays of Lent 4PM - 7PM

2025 Lenten Father & Son Breakfast

stjames@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:01 GMT

Sunday, March 9 @ 9:15 AM

Saint Frances of Rome Vehicle Ministry

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:09 GMT

Learn More About the Saint Frances of Rome Vehicle Ministry

Lent 2025

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:25:54 GMT

March - April

Carnavale 2025

mattbyers25414@gmail.com (Matt Byers) — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:59:22 GMT

Music and Sweets

American Heritage Girls Troop WV0082's Honoring Veterans

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:54:00 GMT

American Heritage Girls will be honoring veterans by selling wreath sponsorships again this year. You can sponsor a wreath for just $17. Online sponsorships can be made until Dec 3rd.

Please visit https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/19082/Overview/?relatedId=42122 to sponsor a wreath.

St. Zita Christmas Raffle

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:39:00 GMT

Annual Women's Club Bake Sale - November 23 - 24

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:08:00 GMT

It's Time for Thanksgiving Baskets

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:58:00 GMT

Society of Patricians of Our Lady of Good Help Legion of Mary - November 16 After 8 AM Mass

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:51:00 GMT

Let's Get Together Potluck

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:57:00 GMT

Rise with the Crusaders - A new high school based on traditional Catholic values.

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:27:00 GMT

Rise with the Crusaders Flyer

1200 Rosary Election Crusade

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:32:00 GMT

Click Here to Sign-up

All Soul's Day Mass Schedule - November 2, 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:27:00 GMT

All Saint's Day Celebration - November 1, 2024 @ 5PM

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:25:00 GMT

All Saint's Day Mass Schedule, November 1, 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:24:00 GMT

Day / Time Mass October 31 @ 6PM Holy Hour and Mass at the Historic Chapel of Saint Peter October 31 @ 7PM Spanish Mass at Saint James November 1 @ 7AM, 12PM, 5PM, & 7PM Saint James November 1 @ 12PM Priest Field

Disaster Relief Special Collection, October 26th & 27th

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:32:00 GMT

In late September, Hurricane Helene slammed the coast of Florida and ravaged portions of the southeast with strong winds and flooding rains. Hundreds of lives have been lost and millions of families lost their homes and everything in them. Entire towns have been destroyed.

Most Rev. Mark Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, has approved a special collection to be held the weekend of October 26th-27th, in all parishes and missions throughout the diocese to support recovery efforts related to the series of disasters that have occurred. Checks should be made out to your respective parish with “Disaster Relief” on the memo line. Donations can also be made securely online by visiting dwc.org and clicking “Click Here to Donate to Hurricane Helene Relief.”

Proceeds from this collection will support the long-term humanitarian and recovery efforts of Catholic Charities USA’s Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. The fund assists organization on the ground in the immediate aftermath to support individuals and families who have lost nearly everything. Every dollar contributed will be used to provide essential services like shelter, food, and medical care to those affected.

Please remember in prayer all those whose lives have been changed in the wake of these disasters. Let us come together now to support our brothers and sisters in Christ who have been injured and lost their homes, cars, employment, and access to food and water.

October is Rosary Month - Daily Rosaries Available

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:24:00 GMT

Society of Patricians of Our Lady of Good Help Legion of Mary - Saturday, October 19

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:14:00 GMT

Consecration of the Election to the Blessed Virgin Mary Prayer

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:33:00 GMT

Mary Immaculate, living tabernacle of the Divinity, where the eternal Wisdom lies hidden to be adored and
served by angels and men, Queen of Heaven and Earth, beneath whose sway are subject all things that are lower than
God, Patroness of the United States of America, sorrowful and mindful of our own sinfulness and the sins of our
nation, we come to thee, our refuge and hope.

Knowing that our country cannot be saved by our own works, and mindful of how much our nation has
departed from the ways of thy Son, we humbly ask that thou wouldst turn thine eyes upon our country to bring about
its conversion. We consecrate to thee the integrity of the upcoming election and its outcome, so that what is spiritually
and morally best for the citizens of our country may be accomplished, and that all of those who are elected would
govern according to the spiritual and moral principles which will bring our nation into conformity with the teachings
of thy Son.

Give grace to the citizens of this land so that they will choose leaders according to the Sacred Heart of thy
Son, that His glory may be made manifest, lest we be given the leaders we deserve. Trusting in the providential care of
God the Father and thy maternal care, we have perfect confidence that thou wilt take care of us and will not leave us
forsaken. O Mary Immaculate, pray for us. Amen.

Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:28:00 GMT

Tootsie Roll Fundraiser

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:57:00 GMT

Cornhole Tournament to Benefit Shepherd Ram Pilgrimage to Rome

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:47:00 GMT

Spaghetti Dinner - October 10, 2024

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:38:00 GMT

Come Holy Spirit with Guest Speaker Vickie Smith

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:19:00 GMT

Men’s Webster Spring Working Retreat

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:05:00 GMT

Men’s Webster Spring Working Retreat October 3rd - 6th Begins with 7am Mass on Oct 3rd Open to men 18 and older Cost: sweat and prayers If interested contact Tommy McKee at ThomasnMckee@gmail.com Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus St. Teresa of Calcutta council #12360

CCD Registration

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:29:00 GMT

Click here to register for CCD for 2024-2025.

Summer Camps 2024

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:30:00 GMT

Click here for information about and to register for Summer Camps 2024!

Diocesan-Wide Synod Listening Sessions

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:13:00 GMT

See or click the image below for information from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston about the diocesan-wide synod listening sessions.

Playground Closed for Two Weeks

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:52:00 GMT

Please note that the playground will be closed for the next two weeks to make much needed repairs.

Winter Schedule 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:19:00 GMT

See the save-the-date image below for dates of activities in January-March:

St. Martin of Tours Clothing Givaway

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:17:00 GMT

St. Martin of Tours Clothing Givaway

Saturday, January 13th in the Social Hall

8am - 1:30pm

Help Sorting:

Midway update Dec. 2023: Repairing the Foundation Capital Campaign

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:32:00 GMT

See the video below for an update on our Repairing the Foundation Capital Campaign!

Old Tyme Christmas & Living Nativity

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:27:00 GMT

Old Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry

December 1st-3rd & 8th-10th

See the images below for more information!

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - December 8th

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:14:00 GMT

Masses for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thursday, December 7th - 7pm Vigil in Spanish

Friday, December 8th - 7am, 12pm, 7pm

All Masses on Friday are in English

The Solemnity is a Holy Day of Obligation

The History of the Catholic Faith in the Americas Conference & Catholic Novel Book tour

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:45:00 GMT

Tolton: From Slave to Priest

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:37:00 GMT

The National Touring Production of

Tolton: From Slave to Priest

Saturday, November 18

7:00pm

In the Social Hall

See flier below for more information:

Meal at Priest Field in Support of Catholic Charities

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:31:00 GMT

Come enjoy a meal cooked by Juan Pablo Marquez!

Priest Field Pastoral Center, Thursday October 12 at 6pm

In support of the works of mercy in our area served by Catholic Charities

Tickets: $50/person

Click here to purchase tickets!

Pro-Life Sunday

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:05:00 GMT

Pro-Life Sunday Life Chain

Sunday, Oct. 1st at 2:00 PM

Meet in Charles Town on the corner in front of the Post Office.

Murder Mystery Dinner - Sept. 16th at 6:30 PM

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:39:00 GMT

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE after all Masses and in St. Zita's through Sept. 3 only. No tickets sold at the door. Murder at Lorenzo's Grill (AKA St. James Social Hall) Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 6:30 - 10:00 pm Roaring 20's Themed Murder Mystery with Italian buffet dinner (gluten-free options) Silent Auction Baskets, 50/50 Raffle, Beer & Wine by donation $40 single/$70 couple - 18 and over only Sponsored by the Women's Club

Married Couples Retreat - Sept. 8th - 10th

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:37:00 GMT

Married Couples Retreat at Priest Field Pastoral Center

See image below for more information:

Jefferson County Fair 2023

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:36:00 GMT

August 20th - 26th

See image below for more information:

Victorian Ball - July 25th

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:03:00 GMT

Victorian Ball - July 25th 8PM - 10PM

Parish Picnic - July 23rd

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:02:00 GMT

Parish Picnic - July 23rd following the 11AM Mass

St. James Jam - July 28th, 2023 at 6PM

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:52:00 GMT

Cornhole Tournament, Bounce-a-Thon, and 5k/1 Mile Walk

See the registration form below to register for the St. James Jam!

Thank You to Bakhita Kids

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:44:00 GMT

THANK YOU Bakhita kids for helping with scholarships for children to attend our summer camps!

Bakhita Kids has partnered with St James since 2020. Bakhita Kids helps vulnerable children, ages 0-13. When we are in need, we call Bakhita Kids and they fill in the gap for baby items, Christmas gifts and now are helping with scholarships for children attending summer camp.

Learn more by visiting their website:

www.bakhitiakids.com

Day Trip to Cisek Center and St. Casimir's - Shenandoah, PA

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:16:00 GMT

July 3rd, 2023

Day Trip to Shenandoah, PA

See image below for more information, and please contact Tommy Gorman with any questions:

tommygorman96@gmail.com

Public Square Rosary - 6/17 at 12:00 Noon

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:09:00 GMT

What nicer gift could we give Our Father for Father’s Day then a

Public Square Rosary

dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

Saturday, June 17, 2023

12:00 Noon

Sidewalk in Front Of the Courthouse

Please come and bring the family!

Young Adult Book Club - Starting June 1st

Thu, 25 May 2023 12:12:00 GMT

Beginning Thursday, June 1st at 6:30pm in the St. James Library, join other young adults in reading He Leadeth Me by Walter Cizsek! Through this book club, readers will discuss Ciszek's powerful testimony, engage in theological conversations, and explore the depths of our beautiful and unflagging Faith!

Books will not be provided, so please bring your own copy! We look forward to seeing you there!

Please email orodgers@stjameswv.org if you have any questions!

Day Trip to Indiana, PA - June 12th

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:43:00 GMT

Please join us on a day trip to Indiana, PA! See the image below for more information.

Charles Town Elections 2023

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:26:00 GMT

Local elections matter because all politics are local, and we, as Catholics, are called to take an active role in civic life where our faith must inform our decisions and choices for the greater good. Below is the most recent map of the City of Charles Town's wards (representative districts). You can easily see Saint James within city limits and the boundaries of the wards. Please take time to find your ward and be sure to study the issues and where the current elected officials stand on those issues. Furthermore, seek to learn about the candidates, including two of our parishioners, Ben Carswell and Kevin Tester, Jr., who are running for office in the City Council. Take time to vote! Early voting: May 12, 13, 15-20, and 22 from 9 am to 5 pm in the Charles Town City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town Election Day: May 25, 6:30 am - 7:30 pm in the Charles Town City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town

One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies

Wed, 03 May 2023 16:13:00 GMT

Join the international effort to have 1 million rosaries said from 5/5 - 5/7 for an end to the surgical & non-surgical killing of unborn human persons.

See the image below for details:

Spring Concert

Wed, 03 May 2023 16:09:00 GMT

Spring Concert featuring the Jefferson County Community Chorus & Holy Trinity Ensemble

Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Divine Mercy Sunday 2023

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:57:00 GMT

Divine Mercy Sunday

See the image below for information about Divine Mercy Sunday devotions.

Pyrohys, Ham, Ravioli, and Kielbasa for Sale

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:53:00 GMT

Enjoy some delicious kielbasa, pierogis, ham, and/or ravioli while helping aid Ukrainian parishes in Pittsburgh in their efforts to aid refugees in Ukraine!
Available this weekend (4/1 & 4/2) after the masses and during our last Friday Fish Fry of 2023!

Holy Week Schedule 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:38:00 GMT

See the image below for the scedule for Holy Week 2023:

Stations of the Cross 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:56:00 GMT

Join us for Stations of the Cross on Fridays:

12 pm

5 pm

7 pm

8 pm (Spanish)

Lent Schedule 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:16:00 GMT

See below for information about the Lent schedule:

Middle School Pizza and Games - Saturday 2/25 at 6:30PM

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:22:00 GMT

Come pray and play with Fr. Grassi. We invite all middleschoolers and highschoolers to join Fr. Grassi for adoration on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. and then join him afterward in the social hall for pizza and games.

Engaged & Married Couples Valentine's Day Dinner

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:37:00 GMT

See image below for more information:

Valentine's Day Project with Hospice of the Panhandle

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:42:00 GMT

This year Hospice of the Panhandle is asking for our help but because of Covid restrictions, they cannot accept anything homemade . This year they are asking for individually wrapped, store bought snacks to distribute to the doctors, nurses, etc.

The list of suggested store-bought snacks is:

There are sign-up sheets on our bulletin boards, or you may just bring your store-bought snacks to the parish office BEFORE NOON ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023.

Thank you for supporting Hospice of the Panhandle with this project, if you have any questions, you may contact Christine Pifer at the parish office, 304-725-5558 or parsec@stjameswv.org .

March for Life 2023

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:57:00 GMT

Friday, January 20, 2023

Click here for the Youth Registration Form

Click here for the Adult Registration Form

See image below for more information:

Saint Martin of Tours Clothing Giveaway

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:28:00 GMT

Saturday, January 14th, 2023
8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Financial Peace Class

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:23:00 GMT

Financial Peace University (FPU) in-person classes are forming in 2023! The nine-week course teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! FPU classes will meet in the St. James Library from 7:00pm-8:30pm for nine weeks starting Monday, January 9th. All graduates of FPU are invited to retake the course at no charge.

For more information about FPU and to register, please contact Paige Reese (304) 268-9987 or email: teamreese20@gmail.com

Christmas Mass Times 2022

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:04:00 GMT

Christmas Mass Times 2022

Christmas Eve (12/24):

Christmas Day (12/25):

Pyrohys and Kielbasa for Sale After Masses - 4th Sunday of Advent

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:59:00 GMT

Pyrohys and kielbasa will be avaliable after every mass this weekend, 12/17 & 12/18. See the image below for more information:

Memorial Christmas Flowers

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:36:00 GMT

See the image below for information about the memorial Christmas flowers.

Immaculate Conception - Mass Times

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:35:00 GMT

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - December 8th

Blood Drive - Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:33:00 GMT

Blood Drive - Tuesday, December 6, 2022

To schedule an appointment for the December 6 drive you can go online to www.redcrossblood.org and enter "stjamescc" or call 1-800-733-2767.

Stained Glass Angels

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:52:00 GMT

See information about the stained glass Guardian Angels:

Donations Needed - Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:50:00 GMT

Martinsburg Union Rescure Mission:

Our sorting room is now completely empty. Help us fill it back up with your donation of clothes. We accept men's, women's and children's clothing, along with any sheets, towels, blankets and any rags, no matter that condition!

Our donation center is located at 112 Elijah Street.

Monday - Saturday from 8:00am - 6:30pm.

MFB Volunteers Needed - 10/18

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:22:00 GMT

Our next MFB Mobile Food Pantry at St. James will be next Tuesday, October 18 from 11am-12:30pm . Volunteers are needed from around 9:30am-2:00pm. I always need lots of volunteers to help to make this event successful. (Volunteers may be asked to bag vegetables, break down boxes, load vehicles, help with clean-up, etc.)

Volunteers should also pack a lunch or snack and bring water. We will meet at the St. Michael building.

Reminder: Adult volunteers must have completed our Safe Environment Program - VIRTUS - if you are a new adult volunteer who has not yet completed this, please let me know so I can send you the information to do so.

Please let me know if you would like to help with the MFB mobile.

Without the help of volunteers ( youth and adult), we would not be able to provide this important event to the needy in or community who depend on this to help feed their families!

If you have any questions, please contact Allie Enos at vcre@stjameswv.org

NET Retreat

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:38:00 GMT

Sunday, October 23rd

St. Joseph School, Martinsburg, WV

1pm - 6pm

Click here for the permission form for the October NET Retreat.

St. James Library

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:30:00 GMT

Join us for on organizational meeting for the library. Saturday, October 1st after 8AM Mass in the library, with coffee and bagels.

Men's Work Day

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:30:00 GMT

Men's Work Day will take place on September 17th.

RSVP by 9pm on 9/14 to communications@stjameswv.org

WV Catholic Radio

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:40:00 GMT

WV Catholic Radio is already on the air!

Click here to visit the website of West Virginia Catholic Radio.

Cornhole Tournament

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:34:00 GMT

Cornhole Tournament - September 24th, 2022

Benefitting St. Simon of Cyrene Trucking Ministry

Newsletter - August 31st, 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:32:00 GMT

Click here to view the Evangelus newsletter for August 31st, 2022!

NET Ministries - Coming Soon!

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:15:00 GMT

Save the Dates! NET is coming 4 times this year! Sunday October 23 - St. Joseph, Martinsburg Sunday November 13 - St. James, Charles Town Sunday January 29 - St. James, Charles Town Sunday March 26 - St. Leo, Inwood

Newsletter - August 24th, 2022

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:04:00 GMT

Click here to view the Evangelus newsletter for August 24th, 2022!