About St. James Parish
Welcome to St. James Roman Catholic Church
Welcome to our St. James Web Site. We encourage you to visit our physical premises at 147 Main Street, Johnson City, NY 13790. You will meet our dedicated staff and devoted parishioners who will delightfully make you feel comfortable.
At St. James we are a people who take pride in the thoughtfulness of our predecessors who over a century ago founded our community of faith. They put in place facilities dedicated to the great glory of God. These have been maintained over the years and passed on as symbols of our rich heritage. We have a beautiful and magnificent church that speaks well of our devotions, communal and private prayer. We have a school building that highlights our dedication to the formation of the young people in the Catholic Tradition.
The participation of all in living out the mission of the Church is critical. Through this participation we are made aware of the Lord’s presence and we experience His love and care in a very profound way. This participation also helps us to recognize and continue the legacy of our forefathers of maintaining and passing on the heritage of our faith to future generations. It is our deepest desire and prayer that you join us and be part of this noble cause. We hope that your time with us will be an opportunity to share our faith and the joy we have in Christ Jesus.
Mission Statement
St. James is a joyous and welcoming Roman Catholic Community which recognizes the call to live as good stewards of God’s gifts. As a people centered in the Eucharist and rooted in the Gospel, we do this by bringing the presence of Jesus Christ into the local and wider community through works of service and evangelization and being a reflection of God’s love.
Parish Ministerial Staff
Rev. Charles Opondo-Owora, Pastor
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Deacon Edward M. Blaine, Pastoral Associate
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Deacon William W. Fitzpatrick, Pastoral Assistant
Carol A. Hall, Pastoral Assistant
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Margit Mayberry, Spanish Apostolate
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Rev. John Nguyen Tuoi, Vietnamese Community 315-734-5209-7163
Administrative Staff
Ryan Jenson, Facilities/Business Manager
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Hope Matthews, Receptionist
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Mary Anne Tremblay, Secretary
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Phone: (607) 729-6147
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm.**
Faith Formation
Terri Barnes, RCIA
(607)-729-6147 ext. 322
Renee Davis, Grades 1-10 Religious Education
(607)-729-6147 ext. 320
Music Ministry
Jan DeAngelo, Music Director
(607) 729-6147 ext 329
Patricia Foley, Folk Group
(607) 797-3661
St. James School
Early Childhood, Age 2-Grade 6
Phone Number: (607) 797-5444
Webpage: www.St-James-MS.org
Additional Information
Parish Membership
Welcome to new members! Any parishioners entering, leaving or moving within the parish should contact the Parish Office. Registration packets are available in the back of church or at the Parish Office
Bulletin Deadline
Any information for the parish bulletin should be submitted by Monday at noon.
Nursery Care and Babysitting
Available during the 9:30am Mass on Sunday at the Parish Office’s David Room.