January 1st is Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, a holy day of obligation. Mass on New Year’s Eve: St Luke, 4:00 PM Mass on New Year’s Day: St Clement, 10:00 AM *No New Year's Eve or New Year's Day Masses at St. James

Join us on Sunday December 28 at 12pm in St. Luke’s McBride Hall (the building with the green awning) as we send off Fr. Kevin with gratitude and prayers for all his faithful years of service to the Lakewood Catholic Community! God bless you, Fr. Kevin!

This day a shoot came forth from the root of Jesse; this day Mary was conceived without any stain of sin; this day she crushed the head of the serpent. (Traditional Antiphon) Holy Day of Obligation December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses in Lakewood will be: 8:15am at St. Luke Church 5:30pm at St. Clement Church 7pm at St. James Church Learn more about this feast and why it’s a Holy Day: https://aleteia.org/2025/12/06

Join us on Saturday, December 20 at 7:00 PM in Andrews Hall (St. James lower level) for a FREE night at the movies! We will be showing “I Heard the Bells,” the true story of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose world is shaken by personal tragedy and national turmoil. Silenced by grief, Longfellow rediscovers his voice through the healing power of Christmas. We’ll provide popcorn and pop…just come and enjoy! Hope to see you there!

Join us Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 AM at St. James for Christmas Praise & Worship. This is a one-hour prayer service with Adoration, Benediction, Scripture, Worship songs, and prayer. The songs will be more "reflective" in nature, rather than "talking to Jesus"…and we plan to have activity sheets to keep the kiddos engaged.  Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.  Your RSVPs are welcome to help us plan! Hope to see you there!

As we enter this season of hope and generosity, we once again invite you to participate in our annual Holiday Giving Tree. This year, we are again honored to support Catholic Charities and the Division of Migration and Refugee Services, both of which provide essential care, dignity, and compassion to families in great need. Beginning November 30, you will find baskets filled with gift tags at the church entrances. Each tag lists a specific item that will help brighten Christm

11/23/25 UPDATE: Tickets to Breakfast with Santa are now SOLD OUT! —- Have breakfast with the jolly old elf himself on Saturday Dec. 6, from 10 am – 12:00 noon at St. James Andrews Hall. Doors open at 9:30 am. Breakfast with Santa includes a delicious home cooked hot breakfast buffet, a special visit with Santa, stories with Mrs. Claus, crafts, and fun for kids and adults alike! Bring your camera to capture the magical memories amid an enchanting Christmas wonderland.   Wheth

Soon you will find beautiful postcards with the images in this post in all of the Lakewood Catholic Parishes to encourage you to enter into the peaceful waiting of Advent and to celebrate the triumphant joy of Christmas! Check out the various offerings during Advent to help you prepare as well as the Christmas Mass times. Consider taking a few -- one for you and a couple to share with a friend or family member or to post on a community bulletin board -- you never know how Go

(Photo credit: Lakewood Observer) Help Jesus Light Up Lakewood with Us For the first time, the Lakewood Catholic Parishes are uniting to spread Christmas cheer at a booth at this year's Light Up Lakewood in downtown Lakewood on Dec 6th from 4-8 PM . We plan to share the light and joy of Christ by running a carnival-style game (like Plinko!), and handing out postcards with Advent events and the Christmas Mass schedule for St. James, St. Clement and St. Luke. Anyone merry an

Join us for a Catholic New Year’s Eve Game Night & Advent Wreath Blessing! >>>Register through this form . Tickets are available at the door, but your advance ticket ensures there's enough food for everyone! If you have any issues checking out, you are able to send payment via Venmo to @linadorasimms (8262) with a note indicating the number of adults and kids in your party! Please ENTER through the GRANGER AVE DOOR due to roof construction happening in the Courtyard. It will

Give Catholic on Giving Tuesday SAVE THE DATE | DECEMBER 2 | 12a-11:59p ​ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Your gift will go a long way for St. James! WE GIVE CATHOLIC 2025: REACHING EVEN HIGHER TO “RAISE THE ROOF!” EXCITING NEWS – $50,000 MATCHING GRANT! We are beyond grateful to a generous anonymous donor for offering a remarkable matching gift of up to $50,000! This means your gift can be doubled for twice the impact for St. James. Every donation brings us closer

The weather was perfect. The coffee was hot. The cider was delicious. And the donuts were gone in a flash! We had an epic turnout for our Front Steps Coffee and Donut social following Mass on Sunday 10/12. Introductions and invitations were made, and our parish grew more closely knit. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and don’t forget to join us next week down in Andrews Hall (Church lower level) following Mass for more fellowship and fun. Please make sure to reach out and

Join your parish family for a special outdoor Pumpkin Spice Latte themed Coffee & Donuts social on the front steps following the 10:30 Mass on October 12! Enjoy pumpkin spiced lattes, regular coffee, a cider and donut bar, all while growing in community and putting a name with the faces you sit near during Mass. If you’ve never come before, now is the perfect time! RSVPs are helpful for planning but not required and can be submitted in the Events section of the website.

The last Light for Love evening of invitation and refreshment will be Wednesday September 24, 2025 from 7-8p. Experience the peace, beauty and encouragement that comes from lighting a candle for someone you love and spending time before the Blessed Sacrament. This is your last opportunity to see St. James glowing with candlelight for this season. Don't miss it!

We are delighted to offer guided tours of the church after the 10:30 Mass on the last Sundays of the month, beginning Sunday, September 28. John Alfes 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

St. Francis was famous for his love of animals. In honor of his feast day, Deacon Tom will bless our beloved pets on the front lawn and...

Sip & Socialize at a Happy Hour under the twinkly lights of the St. James Courtyard . Complimentary refreshments for adults & kids.  Open...

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori inspired approach to religious education of children. CGS is rooted in Sacred Scripture,...

Family PSR, Parish School of Religion, is a family-based method of faith formation for grades 1 - 8. Families prepare for the Sunday...

We are pleased to offer a Sacrament preparation program that involves families as they prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and...