Students in 5th through 12th grade assist the priest (and God) at the altar during weekly Masses and weddings.
Contact:
Deacon Hahn
Ministry Directory
Altar Servers
Ambassador Welcome
Welcome new parishioners to our parish community.
Contact:
Mike Bilski
224.345.7200
fmb57@sbcglobal.net
Bereavement
Assists families of a deceased parishioner with planning the funeral Mass.
Contact:
Flo Trunk
224.345.7206
ftrunk@stjamesah.org
Earth Shepherds
Care for and steward God’s creation through sustainable living and initiatives to care for the environment.
Contact:
Bonnie Cimo
sjearthshepherds@gmail.com
Ministers of Care
Bring the Holy Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to leave their homes. Volunteers must complete a mandatory training session and follow Archdiocesan guidelines.
Contact:
Charles Perron
ministryofcare@stjamesah.org
Eucharistic Adoration
Join us in Eucharistic adoration at specific times and locations.
Contact:
Jane Fiore
Tom Garson
Regina Kastner
adoration@stjamesah.org
Eucharistic Ministers
Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist distribute the Eucharist to the faithful.
Contact:
Gary Hammelmann
847.392.1330
GAH818@yahoo.com
Finance Committee
The Parish Finance Committee is a mandated body which has an advisory and consultative role on behalf of the pastor.
Contact:
financecommittee@stjamesah.org
First Saturday Rosary and Devotion to Our Lady
The First Saturday Rosary and Devotion to Our Lady remains seated in the Church to recite the rosary and prayers of devotion immediately after the 7:30 am mass.
Contact:
Susan McCarthy
(847) 220-2871
parishoffice@stjamesah.org
Funeral Adult Servers
This ministry of service to the St. James community is participation in a final act of love and respect for the deceased through involvement in their final Eucharistic liturgy before burial.
Contact:
Tom Adam
847.394.4731
tom.j.adam@gmail.com
Garden Club
Care for the green environments, flowerbeds, and landscaping around the St. James Parish Center.
Contact:
Joan Tatje
joantatje@comcast.net
Greeting Ministry
Welcome each person into our parish community and make them feel welcome and at home.
Contact:
Christine Avello
christine.avell@comcast.net
Grief Support
Grief Support Ministry is about overcoming your grief and for those struggling with a loss and having a hard time coping.
Contact:
Knights of Columbus
The Holy Rosary Council (#4483) of Arlington Heights serves the parishes of St. James, St. Edna’s, Our Lady of the Wayside, and St. Colette’s.
Contact:
Sean Walsh
(224)830-5253
smwalsh145@gmail.com
Lectors
Lectors take an active role in the liturgy and proclaim the Word of God during first and second readings.
Contact:
Katie Sowa
847.977.6749
kathy_sowa@yahoo.com
Liturgical Environment
This team highlights the glory of God by decorating the Church for Sundays, feast days, liturgical seasons, sacramental celebrations, prayer gatherings, and special occasions.
Contact:
Kathy Borresen
kborresen@hotmail.com
Liturgy Preparation
This ministry prepares the liturgical life of the parish as the liturgical year (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Triduum, Easter Season and Ordinary Time) unfolds.
Contact:
Maxine Nugent
litnuge@comcast.net
Susan Chappell
224.345.7221
schappell@stjamesah.org
Loaves and Fishes
Provide lunches for homeless men and women in Chicago’s uptown neighborhood.
Contact:
Kevin & Geralyn Walsh
847.361.1480
geralynbw@sbcglobal.net
Marriage Ministries
The St. James Marriage Ministries seeks to engage married couples in our community.
Contact:
224.345.7200
parishoffice@stjamesah.org
Mass Coordinators
Mass Coordinators at St. James serve at weekend Masses and special seasonal Masses by ensuring an organized and respectful celebration of the Mass—the center of our Catholic spiritual life.
Contact:
Bonnie Minaglia
847.372.0960
bminaglia@gmail.com
Men of St. James
The Men of St James provides opportunities for Christian fellowship and growth to help each other in the journey to be disciples of Christ and make disciples of Christ.
Contact:
Joe Smith
224.828.3125
msj@stjamesah.org
Mental Health Ministry
We strive to provide support, education and awareness to our parish communities on issues related to mental health.
Contact:
Jan Staley
Tracy Sherva
tsherva@gmail.com
Kathy O’Neill
parishnurse@olwparish.org
Moms Plus
Moms Plus at St. James provides an atmosphere where moms can connect with other moms in our parish who also are on the blessed (and sometimes hectic) journey of raising children.
Contact:
Tamara Hoffman & Megan Sweidan
224.345.7200
momsplus@stjamesah.org
Music Ministry
Our Music Ministry is a strong community of singers whose devotion shines through in our sung liturgy.
Contact:
Tamaron Conseur
224.345.7204
tconseur@stjamesah.org
Open Doors Ministry
Open Doors provides faith formation for individuals and families with special needs.
Contact:
Kathryn Coughlin
odm@stjamesah.org
Over 50 Social Club
The St. James Over 50 Social Club provides social outings, game days, cards, speakers, parties, current events/news and spirituality to any parishioner over the age of 50.
Contact:
Gerry Stec
847.398.2097
StecStan@sbcglobal.net
PADS
Help provide hospitality, food, and overnight emergency shelter for men and women experiencing homelessness.
Contact:
Jeanne
224.345.7200 ext. 8513
st.james.pads@gmail.com
Men's Basketball
St. James Sunday night Men’s Basketball League runs October-March with drafted teams, a 10-game season and playoffs. Limited registration for players in early September – see bulletins for more information.
Contact:
Bill Borst
Bev51064@gmail.com
Pastoral Council
The St. James Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), guided by the Holy Spirit, serves as a representative body of the St James parish community.
Contact:
Paulette Schmidt and Christine Avell
224.345.7200
PPC@stjamesah.org
Peace & Justice
The St. James Peace and Justice Committee, rooted in the Gospels and inspired by the Holy Spirit, is a guiding voice for peace and justice.
Contact:
Jan Gedmin
peaceandjustice@stjamesah.org
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This ministry at St. James creates a wide variety of shawls for anyone in need of prayers or blessings.
Contact:
Lia Douglas / Mary Lou Gleason
PrayerShawlministry@stjamesah.org
Religious Education
The mission of the program is to ignite in our children a spark that will lead them to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Contact:
Bethany Larson
Coordinator of Religious Education
224.345.7152
blarson@stjamesah.org
Respect Life
The mission of the Respect Life Ministry of St. James is to transform society into a Culture of Life where every human being is valued and protected from the moment of conception until natural death.
Contact:
Mike & Marybeth Schoenwald
847.392.5506
RespectLife@StJamesAH.org.
Retired Men’s Group
All retired men, directly or indirectly affiliated with St. James Parish are welcome to join for sociability, support, service and spirituality.
Contact:
Tom Adam
847-394-4731
Tom.j.adam@gmail.com
Rose for Life
The Rose for Life Ministry places a single red rose near the altar of the church and the parish center at all weekend liturgies, symbolizing the Church’s respect for life in all of its stages and the hope that one day soon abortion will be a thing of the past. Each weekend, the rose is donated by a family in the parish in honor of a special loved one.
Contact:
Alice Blomquist
847.259.7380
ablomquist9@gmail.com
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process—people on a journey of faith. It is through the R.C.I.A. process that adults come into the Church.
Contact:
Fr. Ed Pelrine
224.345.7222
frpelrine@stjamesah.org
Sacristans
Sacristans ensure that the linens, vestments and sacred vessels are clean, prepared and made available for Mass. Additionally, they ensure that the supply of wine and hosts are ready prior to the liturgy.
Contact:
Gary Hammelmann
847.392.1330
GAH818@yahoo.com
Scouting
We offer Boy Scouts, Cubs Scouts, and Girl Scouts.
Boy Scouts
Kevin Sheehan
224.345.7200
Cub Scouts
Todd Koclanis
t.koclanis@yahoo.com
Girl Scouts
Kathryn Boudart
630.740.7289
kjboudart@gmail.com
St. Vincent De Paul
The St. James Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an emergency source for short-term financial and material help for parishioners and others living within the parish boundaries.
Contact:
Bonita Minaglia
224.345.7200 ext. 8517
parishoffice@stjamesah.org
Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones is a domestic violence ministry raising awareness, promoting understanding and preventing relational abuse by educating communities and providing referrals to victims and survivors of emotional, financial, physical and sexual abuse.
Contact:
steppingstones@stjamesah.org
Ushers
The St. James Usher Ministry serves at the celebration of the Mass so everyone may feel the hospitality of our community while we ensure the convenience, comfort, safety and well-being of the congregation.
Contact:
Ben Jaffe
847-346-5091
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School(VBS) Is a week-long summer camp in June for children ages 4 through 5th grades.
Contact:
Bethany Larson and Kathryn Coughlin
224.345.7213
stjamesvbs@stjamesah.org
Wedding Coordinator
The wedding coordinators assist the priests & deacons by running the wedding rehearsals and weddings as per the plan laid out by the celebrant and couple.
Contact:
Flo Trunk
224.345.7206
ftrunk@stjamesah.org
Wheels to Worship
Transport St. James parishioners who can’t drive themselves to Mass.
Contact:
224.345.7200
wheelstoworship@stjamesah.org
Women of St. James
The Women of St. James is a community of Catholic women who are committed to growing and sharing our faith through sisterhood and service.
Contact:
Lisa Chengary
WOSJministryleads@gmail.com
Women’s Golf League
A group of women who enjoy each other’s company, the outdoors, and the game of golf.
Contact:
Mary Weber
847–533–1118
webermary707@gmail.com
Youth Ministry
The St. James Youth Ministry seeks to engage the youth of our community.
Contact:
Christina Hudson
Director of Youth Ministry
224.345.7214
chudson@stjamesah.org