Sunday Mass
8:00 AM – Organist & Song Leader
10:15 AM – Incense, Choir, & Organist
Confession
Sundays – 7:40-7:50 | 9:40-10:00 AM
Holy Days – 4:55-5:15 PM
Reverent Worship, Helpful Teaching, Dedicated Community
Welcome to the newest Roman Catholic Mission in Jacksonville!
Saint James is a community of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter which was established by Pope Benedict in 2012 in response to Anglicans who asked to bring their communities and liturgical and pastoral traditions back into the Catholic Church. Here at Saint James you will experience an unrushed, prayerful Mass and sacred music that brings out the best of Anglican choral tradition, the magisterial fullness of the Catholic faith joyfully explained, and a vibrant community life that is welcoming to all ages. Join us and be part of the team that shapes and constructs this mission parish to serve generations to come.
Meet The Pastor
FATHER MAYER
I grew up as a devout Evangelical Protestant. I had (and still have) a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ, which provided me with the foundation for my unexpected journey ahead.
Upcoming Events
Candlemas and Catered Meal
Candlemas and Catered Meal
Blessing of Candles Experience this beautiful celebration of the entrance of the infant Jesus into the temple forty days after his birth, when he was proclaimed to be a light
Throat Blessings on the Eve of St. Blaise
Throat Blessings on the Eve of St. Blaise
Participate in the annual blessing of the throats, calling on the intercession of St. Blaise against diseases and ailments. It is a longstanding tradition to use blessed candles from Candlemas
Marriage Blessings
Marriage Blessings
In honor of National Marriage Sunday, on February 12, 2023 couples are invited to stay after Mass to remember their marriage vows and to receive a priestly blessing upon their
Shrove Tuesday: Pancakes, Fun, Confessions
Shrove Tuesday: Pancakes, Fun, Confessions
“Shrove” is Old English for being shriven of your sins. In other words, going to confession and getting your sins removed in preparation for a Holy Lent which begins the
Ash Wednesday Mass
Ash Wednesday Mass
Remember your mortality. Experience sorrow for sin. Learn about and partake of this ancient devotion. Not Catholic? No problem. Anyone is welcome to receive ashes and learn about entering into
Latest Newsletters
Candlemas, Food, Throat Blessings | 1/26
Dear St. James Family, Have you ever wondered about that Bible verse that says to think of others as better than yourself (Phil 2:3)? Aren't we all equal? The great fourth century bishop and preacher St. Augustine said that “almost the whole of Christian teaching is...
Successful Welcome Dinner 1/19
Dear St. James Family, I had a great time last Sunday with all of the people that came to the Welcome Dinner. I shared with them about the history of St. James and the exciting things that are coming. Below is a picture of the gathering. Thank you to Wendy Cruff and...
1/12 Epiphanytide
Dear St. James Family, This Sunday during my homily I will be answering the question about how to determine whose teaching to found your life upon. There are lots of people who claim to be preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, to be sent by God, but many contradict...