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General Information
Saturday, 17 October 2009 21:55
Parish Mission Statement:

Our mission is by the grace of God and through the Time, Talent,
and Treasure of all of our parishoners to make St. James
an outstanding witness to Jesus Christ in all aspects
of secular and church life in our community.


New Parishioners:
Please call the office as soon as possible. By Church Law, only registered parishioners can receive the Sacrament of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and be Sacramental Sponsors.

Registration:
If you are moving into the parish, out of the parish or even within the parish, please notify the church office so that we can correct our records. Stop by the office during office hours or the vestibule of the Church after Mass to pick up a registration form. Forms can also be found on our website. After filling it out, return it to the office and pick up a welcome bag full of church related items and literature. Cannot make it to the office? Drop the registration form in the offertory basket at Mass instead.

Sacrament of Anointing/Visiting Sick:
If you need a visit from a priest, please call the office.
Please do not wait until an emergency to call one of the priests.
~~_In case of an EMERGENCY call (704) 720-0608._~~

Sacrament of Baptism:
Call the office to register and schedule a Baptismal Preparation class.

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist:
Contact Patti Andruzzi in the office to discuss specific needs.

Reconciliation Schedule:
Saturday 2:00—4:00 PM. Anytime by request.

Sacrament of Marriage:
Registered Parishioners are required by Diocesan Policy to contact one of the priests six months prior to the date of marriage.  Marriage dates should not be set prior to meeting with the parish priest. Contact the parish music director for assistance in selecting music.

Hospitalization:
Please call the church office at (704)720-0600 if you or a loved one is entering the hospital or if you would like an appointment with a priest to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.

Letters of Eligibility:
Letters of Eligibility to act as Godparents or Sponsors can be issued only to active members of the parish who are registered and in good standing.

Natural Family Planning
For more information call Susan Chaney at (704) 720-0772.

Funerals:
Call the church office to discuss details. Ask about having the Women's Guild handle the funeral luncheon arrangements.

Cemetery plots are available to all parishioners of St. James and St. Joseph, their families and practicing Catholics from other parishes. Memorials to the cemetery maintenance fund are encouraged to help keep up the perpetual care.
Contact the parish office at for further details.

MARY'S VISITORS
If you have a loved one, friend or neighbor that is homebound or in a nursing home and would like to be visited and brought Communion by Mary’s Visitors, please contact the office.

Unless contacted, we cannot visit or call due to privacy laws.