St. James the Greater & 

St. Thomas the Apostle    

Msgr. Gacquin Youth
Religious Education Center

Religious Education/Youth Office and Classes 
are at the Msgr. Gacquin Youth Religious Education Center,
122 Layton-Hainesville Road, Sandyston 
(mail should be sent to parish office)
Phone: 973-948-7004 ~ Fax: 973-948-7007

Catholic Charities 

or call 1-855-670-GIVE (4483)

Call 1-800-395-HELP 
or 
Tri-State Pregnancy 570-491-5151
 Good Counsel: 1.800.723.8331 
for pregnant mothers in need any time, any place.
 www.goodcounselhomes.org

Project Rachel   973-777-8818, ext. 272
Lumina: Hope and Healing After Abortion:  1.877.LUMINA1 (877.586.4621)
www.postabortionhelp.org

Adoption@Catholic Charities

Please check the "Upcoming Events & News" above for further information about obtaining tickets for the Anniversary Summer B-B-Q & Picnic being held on the parish grounds on Saturday, August 25th.

View a presentation about the parish's history at:  About the Parish > Parish History .

New parishioners are invited to fill out a registration form which can be found in the vestibule of the Church or via the Parish office. 
Often when a Catholic is asked to be a Godparent or Sponsor, a letter from the pastor of their parish is requested. This can only be given to registered, active members of the parish.

will resume at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, as part of the 9:30 AM Mass, in September and continue through to April. 
We welcome our children and teens to attend the regularly scheduled Masses.
Re-registration of all children & teens for the upcoming cathechetic year is needed ASAP.

The parishes of St. James and of St. Thomas accept Online Giving. Please click on the above logo.

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated during Mass, providing that liturgical norms do not dictate otherwise. Please contact the office to schedule a Baptism and to make arrangements for preparations - especially if first time parents. Godparents must be practicing Catholics.
Baptisms may be scheduled at other times if extenuating conditions apply.

Part of our ministry is to visit the sick in the hospital or at home.  We are happy to bring Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Sick on our visits.

Important:  The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available to anyone who is sick at home, or in the hospital, or preparing for surgery, or even experiencing older age. Do not wait till someone becomes critical before calling the priest. The Sacrament is most effective when the person can participate in the prayers and understand the signs used.  Likewise, it is desirable that family members be present at the time of Anointing.

Privacy laws do not allow us to visit or to pray publicly for the sick unless permission is given by the individual or by their health care proxy. 
Please inform us of the needs of the sick, and we will respond as best we can.

Come Jan. 2019, the parish will again offer preparation sessions for any adult (aged 18 & over)  who is a Baptized Catholic and has received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, but has not as yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Following an initial interview and participation in the program, one could be confirmed during the upcoming Easter Season.
Please call the Religious Education Office at 973-948-7004 and leave a message.

Weekday Masses - Should either the Sandyston or Montague Schools decide to Close or declare a Delayed Opening due to weather conditions -  do not attempt to venture out.
Religious Education Classes -  check if info is posted at WSUS 1023.com or call the Education Office phone number at 973-948-7004