St. James Major Church

St. James Major Church is 100 Years, Come Let Us Celebrate

Currently we have masses each day in the Chapel, but only for 10 people, if you would like to attend mass any day please call in to make a RESERVATION: 5043046806.
No need to make a reservation for Saturdays and Sundays

Peter’s Pence Collection The Collection for the Holy Father or Peter’s Pence Collection, provides Pope Francis with the funds to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. The collection is scheduled for May 30-31, 2020. For more information and to download a bulletin insert, visit http://www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/ peters-pence/collection/index.cfm

Second Collection for Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA The National Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) is a triennial collection approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in 2012 and first taken in 2013. It will be taken up in the Archdiocese of New Orleans on the weekend of June 13-14, 2020. There are many organizations that support U.S. military and their families, but there is no other diocese or non-profit organization like the Archdiocese of the Military Services USA, which provides the same pastoral care and services as any other Catholic diocese, to Catholics serving in the United States Armed Forces, enrolled in U.S. Military Academies, undergoing treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam, working in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U.S. borders, and the families of these populations. You may visit https:// www.milarch.org/ways-to-support/ for more information.

CCRNO Online Pentecost Festival of Praise The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans will host a livestream Festival of Praise on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Dr. Sean Tobin, worship leader and songwriter, will lead music and the CCRNO youth team will minister. To view the livestream, go to our CCRNO YouTube Channel at the time of the event. We will have praise and worship with Scripture and prophetic exhortation from 7:00 to 8:00 pm and a time of ministry immediately thereafter. The Holy Father has asked the Charismatic Renewal to “share the grace of Baptism in the Spirit with the whole Church.” All are invited! Come Holy Spirit!

Catholic Counseling Service Out of compliance with the precautions regarding COVID-19, Catholic Counseling Service (CCS) continues to offer telehealth services to individuals, couples, and families through the phone or video-conferencing platforms. This new and effective method of counseling allows CCS to extend our services across the archdiocese to areas we weren’t previously available. Beginning Monday, May 18th, we will resume our face-to-face counseling at our New Orleans office; however, staff and clients are required to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all, including wearing facemasks and maintaining 6 feet apart where possible. Through the generosity of a donor, CCS has received a grant to increase the number of clients we can assist with the cost of counseling, including providing pro bono services when necessary. CCS offers counseling for $50 a session and will continue to use a sliding scale to assist anyone looking for counseling. We are committed to removing finances as an obstacle to mental health services. Anyone interested in counseling can speak to our intake coordinator by calling our main office at 504-861-6245. If we are unable to answer a call, please leave a message with their name and preferred contact phone number and someone will return their call within the next business day to complete the intake and schedule an appointment. All calls are completely confidential. We are proud to continue our mission of providing quality and affordable counseling to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.