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St. James the Greater Church

 49 Crosswinds Dr. Charles Town, WV 25414     304-725-5558

          

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements

Parish Picnic and Diaconate Ordination Celebration - June 9th after 11AM Mass

Sunday, June 9th, 2024 after 11 AM Mass In the Social Hall & Patio ... Read More »

Prayer and Wisdom of the Saints Morning Reflection - June 13th

Thursday, June 13th 8AM-12PM at Priest Field Pastoral Center RSVP by emailing Laura Mead ... Read More »

Summer Camps 2024

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

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend Mass
Saturday:
8:00am (Daily Mass), 5:00pm (Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 8:00am, 11:00am, 1:30pm (ES), 6:00pm

Sunday at St. Peter's: 9:30am

Weekday Mass
Monday-Friday: 7:00am

Wednesday: 7:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 12:05pm
Saturday: 8:00am

Holy Days of Obligation
7:00am, 12:00 Noon, 7:00pm
(Except 12/25 & 1/1)

Weekday Mass on Holidays
See regular Mass schedule

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday: 3:00pm to 4:45pm
Wednesday: 5:00pm to 6:45pm
Monday-Friday: 6:30am
Thursdays: 11:30am
Or by Appointment. Please call the Parish Office at 304-725-5558.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Please email our Adoration Ministry Coordinator, Sharon Wheaton to sign up to be a committed adorer or a substitute adorer at adoration@stjameswv.org

Adoration Chapel
Daily 24 Hours

Holy Hour in the Main Church
Devotions, Evening Prayer, and Benediction
Wednesday: 6:00pm

FIRST FRIDAY & FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS

First Friday Mass is celebrated in Spanish at 7:00pm
First Saturday Mass is celebrated in English at 8:00am

Parish Calendar

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PARISH HOURS

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

ST. ZITA CUPBOARD HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed except before and after Masses

Thank you for supporting Saint Zita's Cupboard!

OUR MISSION

At St. James we put our faith into action; we are committed to promoting vocations; we are prolife & pro-family; we support life-long faith formation; we are faithful to the liturgy of the Church; and we offer hundreds of opportunities every year to grow in faith and mercy.

Whether you just joined the parish or have been here for years, we ask all parishioners to be active members of our faith community.


Our Clergy


DIOCESAN INFORMATION

DIOCESAN LINKS

    

    

    

Diocesan News

06-27-24 – Bishop Brennan’s Letter of Gun Ownership and Use

A Letter to West Virginians on Gun Ownership and Use My fellow believers and citizens, For some time, I have been reflecting on the tragic phenomenon of deaths by firearms, both murders and suicides, in our state. I previously addressed the need to ban assault-style weapons. It is in the spirit of concern for my [...]

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06-20-24 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:

Father Frederick J. D' Souza is appointed parochial vicar of St. John University Parish in Morgantown and assistant director of Campus Ministry for West Virginia University (WVU) with residence at the parish rectory, effective July 1, 2024. Deacon Luis A. Pagano is appointed permanent deacon at St. Leo Parish in Inwood and to liturgical ministry [...]

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06-13-24 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:

Deacon William Richard Allen, II is appointed permanent deacon at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Beckley and SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Oak Hill and to liturgical ministry at the same parishes, effective June 7, 2024. Deacon John Anthony Basil is appointed permanent deacon at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Weirton and [...]

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