We are delighted to offer guided tours of the church after the 10:30 Mass on the last Sunday of each month. A knowledgeable tour guide will meet with interested parishioners and guests by the altar. Our church presents one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical art in the nation. From the moment you enter, you are immersed in a devotional atmosphere shaped by its architecture, spiritual symbolism, and masterful craftsmanship. Learn and marvel at the rare Porta Santa marb

Sip & socialize at Happy Hour in the St. James Courtyard immediately preceding the last Light for Love event of the year. Open to everyone, with a special invitation to newer members of the parish or anyone desiring a deeper sense of community and connection! Enjoy a glass of wine while we foster a more tight-knit community and welcome new members of the parish and those discerning a deeper relationship with the Lord. This is also a great chance to get to know our new priest,

Interesting in spreading the good news of the Lord to our local community? Lakewood Catholics Parishes needs your help at the Lakewood Summer Meltdown on July 18th! Various volunteer roles are available depending on your interest and availability: Booth Volunteer: Run the Plinko-style game and hand out invitational postcards to passersby (roughly 2 hour shift) Evangelist: Hand out blessed miraculous medals and rosaries, informational material about the Catholic faith, talk

Join us to celebrate the Feast Day of our patron, St. James the Greater, on July 26! The celebration begins with Mass at 10:30 AM, followed by a picnic in the courtyard (in case of rain, in the Hall). There will be cornhole, hula hoop and limbo contests, face painting, and more! Hot Dogs and chips will be provided, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus, along with beverages, watermelon, and treats. New parishioners are especially invited. Bring a friend—the event is FREE and ev

"Scooping" Up Hope, an all-new food ministry presented by Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute and the First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, debuts Wednesday July 1 starting at 11 a.m. on the front steps of our historic sanctuary and at our partner sites! As the summer temperatures rise, our partners will put their soup kettles and ladles away and bring out the coolers, ice, (and yes, scoopers) to provide a rotating weekly offering of fresh, seasonal salads (chicken, pa

Who will you light for love of on June 24? Experience beauty, silence, peace, and prayer in the midst of the radiant, candlelit church on each fourth Wednesday of the month, starting June 24 and throughout the summer (July 22, August 26, September 23). During each light for love event, the doors of St. James will be wide open and parishioners and passerby will be invited into the church to light a free candle for someone they love, and to set it before Jesus in the Blessed

The Sounds of St. James Concert Series presents “A Piano for Late Spring,” on Sunday, June 7, at 4:00 PM. This concert invites listeners into the expressive world of the great keyboard masters. It features a program of works by Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, and Scriabin—composers whose music spans from Baroque brilliance to Romantic passion to Early-Modern mysticism. Join us for an inspiring afternoon of piano artistry at St. James Church! Free admission; a freewill off

Looking for a peaceful pause in the middle of the week? Join us for be filled this Wednesday, 5/27 — an evening to slow down, pray, share a meal, and spend time in quiet reflection before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. 5:15–6:15p — Adoration in the Church 6:15–7:15p — Shared Meal in Andrews Hall (Lower Level) Come on your own or bring a friend. Stay for a few minutes or the whole evening. Whether you’re a lifelong Catholic, asking questions, new to prayer, or simply looking

be filled is this Wednesday 4/22! Come pause, pray, and connect over a shared meal, meaningful conversation, and a quiet time of Adoration — a peaceful silent time of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration: 5:15-6:15p (Church) Shared Meal: 6:15p-7:15 (Church Lower Level -- Andrews Hall) All ages, backgrounds, and parish affiliations -- or none! -- are welcome. Whether you're hoping to meet new people, grow in faith, or simply exploring for the first time,

Looking for More This Easter Season? Come be filled. If you’re visiting our website to find Easter Mass times, first of all— welcome ! We’re glad you’re here. Easter is a season of hope. It’s a time when many people feel a tug to return to church, to reconnect with faith, or to explore questions they may have been carrying for years. Some come with deep faith. Others come cautious or curious. Many come simply longing for peace. Wherever you find yourself this Easter, you are

Easter Sunday — Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Easter Sunday is the joyful celebration of Jesus Christ rising from the dead , the central event of the Christian faith. It’s a day of hope, new life, and renewal, and it’s the culmination of Holy Week. Please join us in celebrating this most joyful occasion! Lakewood Mass Times & Locations St. James | 10:30 A | 17514 Detroit Ave. St. Luke | 8A | 10A | 12 P | 1212 Bunts Ave. St. Clement | 8:30 A | 2022 Lincoln Ave

Easter Vigil Mass — April 4 at 8:00 PM St. Luke Parish 1212 Bunts Ave, Lakewood “O truly necessary sin of Adam, destroyed completely by the Death of Christ! O happy fault that earned so great, so glorious a Redeemer! The Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) The Easter Vigil is the most important and dramatic celebration of the Christian year. While similar to a typical Sunday Mass, it is an elevated experience of the liturgy, designed to engage all the senses—sight, sound, smell —

Good Friday — St. James Stations of the Cross April 3 at 12:00 PM St. James Parish Experience the Stations of the Cross , a prayerful journey following the final steps of Jesus Christ on His way to the cross. Each station tells part of the story of His suffering and love, giving space for reflection, contemplation, and personal prayer. Whether this is your first time or you’ve joined before, you’re invited to participate in this quiet, meditative devotion. Passion of Our Lor

Holy Thursday Mass — April 2 at 7P St. Clement Parish 2022 Lincoln Ave, Lakewood Join us as we remember the night Jesus Christ shared His final meal with His disciples. This meaningful service marks the beginning of the most sacred days of Holy Week , called the Holy Triduum. During the Mass, you will experience: The Remembrance of the Last Supper And Institution of the Eucharist and Holy Priesthood We recall the night Jesus shared bread and wine with His disciples, which He

Come Experience Tenebrae: A Candlelit Prayer Service at St. Luke’s on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at 8p. Step into the quiet beauty of Holy Week with Tenebrae , an ancient prayer service of the Catholic Church that helps us reflect on the final hours of Jesus Christ. During the service, candles are gradually extinguished as Scripture is read, and the church slowly grows darker—inviting us to sit with sorrow, silence, and hope. What to Expect at Tenebrae If you’ve never attended

Come as you are. You are welcome here. “If we want to be restored...We need to stop running.” -- Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer, Walking with Purpose Too many women feel like we’ve messed up, are beyond hope, or are too far from redemption. What keeps us from repenting and turning our hearts to Christ? Join the women of Walking with Purpose on Thursday March 26 from 7:30-9pm , in the Church Lower Level , as we watch the Touching the Divine video, Jesus,

On Sunday, April 19 th , at 4pm, Sounds of St. James presents a concert of beautiful, glorious choral music to take place at St. James. “An Afternoon of Sacred Music” will feature The Early Music Singers of Case Western Reserve directed by Elena Bailey, Aeterna Chamber Choir directed by James Flood, members of Trobar and special guests performing works by Josquin, Palestrina, Bach, Mozart, Bruckner and more. Free admission; a freewill offering will be taken up. A reception wi

The holiest week of the year begins on Sunday March 29, on Palm Sunday. Join us throughout the week at the Lakewood Parishes for a variety of liturgies designed to help you enter more deeply in the mystery of Holy Week.

Please join us during Lent for our annual Fish Fries! The dates and times are listed below, along with this year's menu! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please click here for more information. In the meantime, here's a fun video from previous Fish Fries!

A cross amidst ashes Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal for millions of people around the world. The Lakewood Catholic Parishes will offer several Mass times, along with more information about Lent, to help you begin this sacred season with intention and prayer. Ash Wednesday Mass Times for February 18, 2026 St. Luke: 8:15AM (1212 Bunts Rd.) St. Clement: 5:30P (2022 Lincoln Ave.) St. James: 7P (17