St. James has numerous groups for our members to participate in throughout the year. From Knights of Columbus to Feast Celebrations to monthly clubs like Over 50's or Dinners for Eight. Click on the links to find out more.
It is the mission of the Saint James Altar Society to promote the spiritual life of the women of St. James Parish, to promote true Christian charity, the love of God, our neighbors and Christian family life and to foster love for the house of God and to labor for its care and adornment.
Membership is open to all adult women of the parish. Meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of the month from September through June at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. In June, December, and September we begin our meetings at 6:00pm.
Through an annual $15 membership fee, we are able to provide the Communion bread and wine used at all our Masses and the care for the robes and vestments for our priests and altar servers. We purchase the church candles, serving pieces, and other needs of the altar and sacristy and assist in the maintenance of the altar as needed and undertake various other projects as requested.
Contact - Sue Rosekrans 816-695-8432 sarosekrans@gmail.com or Janice Janice Brimer 816-781-5382 janicebrimer@yahoo.com .
Troop 214, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #6780, provides a youth-led program of outdoor experiences and personal growth with background assistance, advice, and guidance of adult leaders. Troop 214 is available for boys age 11 – 18, regardless of religious denomination.
Contact - Mark Mutchler 816-807-2927 mrkmuch@sbcglobal.net
Cub Scouts - Pack 214 - An introductory experience associated with the Boy Scouts of America, is also sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #6780. Through program events, camping and various activities with adult supervision and participation, the boys develop a sense of responsibility and self confidence. Find out more...
Groups of eight people share four dinners in host homes over an 8 month period with each providing a portion of the meal. Find out more...
The Do-Dads’ are Fathers, Family and Friends coming together to help serve the needs of the parish and school. The Do-Dads are men who offer their Time, Talent, and Treasure to raise funds and perform various improvement projects for the St. James community. We work alongside the school and church to achieve common goals in a variety of ways - by sponsoring and volunteering at events throughout the school year – and by providing “sweat equity” to work on all St. James projects.
Our biggest project is the Annual Holy Smoke BBQ Contest.
Please email Troy if you would like to be added to our email distribution that contains meeting times and locations.
Contact - Troy Sheeley troy.sheeley@gmail.com 816-679-0425 - Guadalupe Ministry - Comprised primarily of families whose ancestors came from Mexico, this group conducts Rosaries in Spanish during lent, fills our Sanctuary and Parish Hall during the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe with an abundance of Mexican cultural treasures. This group also provides the food for our Blacklight Bingo Summer Event.
- St. Joseph's Table - March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph in the Italian community it is a time to bake breads and other scrumptious items. The public is invited to buy one or more items. All proceeds go to feed he hungry. See St. Joseph for more info
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Feast Day - Our Filipino community celebrate the Feast of San Lorenzo with a special mass and a meal around the feast day of September 28th. Recent San Lorenzo Bulletin Post
The Glory Be Tea, held in early December provides an opportunity for attendees to get to know each other better and to spiritually prepare for the Advent and Christmas seasons. New committee members and volunteers and volunteers are always welcome. Visit the GloryBe Tea Website for more information.
St. James Council #6780 has an active membership in our parish providing social and service functions to our parish family and community. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
If you are a Knight "Share" your membership with those that are not. Ask them to join our ranks. If you are not a Knight join our ranks and "Share" with us the Joy and Pride of being the strong right Arm of the Church.
For more information about the Knights of Columbus - visit our website at Kofc6780.com
Contact - Ed Szczuka eszczuka@yahoo.com (816) 835-7558
This ministry provides an opportunity for family members of an Active Duty military person, Guard person, Reserve, etc. or a military person to provide to military persons and family members in the parish and community love... Find out more
This is a social and service group for those over age 50. Meetings, which include a potluck lunch, are held each month at noon in the Social Hall, generally on the third Wednesday.
Judy Keisling 816-792-1848 keisling@swbell.net
During the warm weather join us in the back parking lot for PICKLEBALL!
Precious Blood Companions are lay people who choose to live a life of faith through the spirituality of the Precious Blood and St. Gaspar. They live the bond of charity, carrying the spirit of the Community: reconciliation, prayer, hospitality and justice, into their own ministries and the world. They meet monthly to study, pray, share faith and enjoy Community fellowship.
Contact - Rena Tulipana 816-781-5705 rena@tulipana.com
The feast of St. Joseph, patron saint of the family, is celebrated with a St. Joseph’s Table on March 19 with a meal of spaghetti, salad, and dessert. Find out more...
Blacklight Bingo - "Not Your Grandma's Bingo"
One Saturday in the Summer the St. James Gym is transformed into a glowing neon-infused scene of music, dancing, laughter and games. Five of our St. James Ministries join forces for this fundraiser.
- The Altar Society : These women collect donated auction items from our parishioners and conduct the silent auction while the games are being played.
- The Do-Dads: These gentlemen provide the liquid refreshments for the night..
- The Guadalupe Ministry: These folks prepare and serve delicious Mexican food.
- The In-As-Much Ministry: They are on hand to collect non-perishable food donations from the public.
- The Knights of Columbus: These guys set up the gym and run the Bingo and DJ operation.
Each year a portion of the proceeds is designated to the Altar Society in order for them to cover the cost of the unconsecrated hosts which our parish consumes each year. The remainder is earmarked for a beneficiary that changes each year.
In past years this event has raised funds for:
- Live-stream camera station, camera and wiring
- Secondary Live stream camera
- Replacement Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- St. James School Playground Fund