As a parish community dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, we here at St. James are committed to further His mission.
Through His Word, the Liturgy and the Sacraments, through music, evangelization and religious education, through prayer and the intercession of our Blessed Virgin Mary, we deepen our knowledge, our understanding and our practice of our faith put to action.
Committing ourselves to serving the needs of our people for spiritual and social development, and economic growth, it is by design and intention that we foster love by example.
We invite you to join us in doing so.
PARISH LEADERSHIP
We are called to serve God's people.
Rev. Juan Carlos Gaviria
Parish Administrator
Rev. Peter Akkanath Chakkunny, CMI
In Residence
Linda Rondinelli
Director of Religious Education
Carla Harris
Parish Secretary
Ellen Estallo
Music Director
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Address: 36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg NJ 08831
Mondays from 9 am to 2 pm
Tuesday through Thursdays from 8 am to 2 pm
Closed on Fridays
Tel. 732-521-0100 and Email: jamestheless1880@gmail.com
Religious Education Office:
please call 732-521-1188 or email at sjtlccd@gmail.com
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Make our parish your home.
There is more to be said about being a parishioner of St. James The Less Church beyond being registered. We may identify as parishioners after receiving a Sacrament: perhaps this is where we or our children were baptized, received First Holy Communion, or were confirmed or married.
St. James is a place where we encounter Christ at the banquet table of the altar and in other forms as well. We serve one another in ministry, gathering to grow in prayer, service, and in understanding of our faith. It is here where we gather as a family and worship our One True God.
Saint James The Less Church is our family, our home.
We are sent out to live out the Gospel. We work together for God’s glory. It is with our commitment to our parish that as a family, we grow in faith to achieve what we are called to do. Being a parishioner is not forced upon us, but instead comes from a deeper place — within each of us.
We invite you to make Saint James The Less Church your home.
A parish membership form is also available for download
here
for your convenience. Please speak to Fr. Juan, Fr. Peter or to any of our ministers at mass. Give us a call, or even better pay us a visit! We would love to have you as one of our own.
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PARISH NEWS
Bishop Checchio Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend James F. Checchio, JCD, Bishop of Metuchen since 2016, as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans, granting him right of succession to Archbishop Gregory Aymond. The Vatican announced the appointment on September 23, 2025.
Let us join together for a Farewell Mass of Thanksgiving as we prayerfully honor Bishop Checchio before he departs to begin his new ministry.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 11:00 AM Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen, NJ
Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
As the Universal Church prepares to celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis invites all of us to become “Pilgrims of Hope”—a call to renew our faith through prayer, reconciliation, and community. Here at Saint James the Less, we embrace this sacred invitation with open hearts.
Rooted in our parish mission to "foster love by example,” we will journey together in faith, offering spiritual opportunities and parish-wide celebrations that align with the global Church.
During this holy year, the Church offers the faithful the opportunity to receive a Jubilee Indulgence—a special grace granted through pilgrimage, prayer, and participation in the sacraments.
Couples celebrating their 5th, 25th, 50th, or 50+ wedding anniversaries in 2025 are invited to join
Bishop James F. Checchio for a special diocesan celebration:
Sunday, October 19, 2025 3:00 PM Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen, NJ
Registration is required and will close by October 10, 2025.
Please register online at
this link.
There is no fee, though free-will offerings are welcome. For more information, visit the
Diocese of Metuchen website
or contact amarshall@diometuchen.org / 732-562-1543.
Devotional Celebration in Honor of El Señor de los Milagros
We invite you to join us in a special celebration honoring the beloved Peruvian devotion to
El Señor de los Milagros (The Lord of Miracles).
Rooted in Lima, Peru, this centuries-old tradition brings together communities in prayer and procession to honor Christ, who unites us in faith and hope.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 11:00 AM Holy Mass Procession to follow around parish grounds
More than a cultural event, this is a profound expression of faith that transcends borders and languages.
All are warmly invited to walk with us in prayer as we honor El Señor de los Milagros and entrust ourselves to His loving mercy.
Celebración Devocional en Honor del Señor de los Milagros
Los invitamos a unirse a nosotros en una celebración especial en honor a la querida devoción peruana al
Señor de los Milagros.
Con raíces en Lima, Perú, esta tradición centenaria reúne a las comunidades en oración y procesión para honrar a Cristo, quien nos une en la fe y la esperanza.
Sábado, 25 de octubre de 2025 11:00 AM Santa Misa Procesión después en los terrenos parroquiales
Más que un evento cultural, esta es una profunda expresión de fe que trasciende fronteras e idiomas.
Todos están cordialmente invitados a caminar con nosotros en oración mientras honramos al Señor de los Milagros y nos confiamos a Su misericordia.
The Mass of Remembrance
Fr. Juan Gaviria and the St. James Lazarus Ministry warmly invite you and your family to The Mass of Remembrance in honor of loved ones who have passed away during this past year. It will take place on:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM Saint James the Less Church.
During the liturgy, the names of the deceased will be remembered, and families will be invited to light a candle (provided by the parish) in their honor. You are also welcome to place a framed 5x7 photo of your loved one on the Memorial Table in the church. Please write your name and phone number on the back of the photo.
If you would like to include the name of a loved one at this Mass, please contact to the parish office at calling (732) 521-0100 or via email at jamestheless1880@gmail.com by Monday, November 3:
For additional questions, you may also contact Pat Moke at (732) 310-3540.
Mass in Honor of the Knights of Columbus
Join us at Saint James the Less Church for a special Mass celebrating the mission and witness of the Knights of Columbus.
Together, we will give thanks for their enduring commitment to faith, charity, unity, and service, and we will ask God’s blessing upon their members and families.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 10:00 AM Saint James the Less Church
All are warmly invited to join us in prayer and thanksgiving as we honor the Knights of Columbus and their good works among us.
Our Parish Bulletin
Our current bulletin is below. To view the last two previous issues, please click
here.
To receive regular communications on upcoming masses & services, via email and/or text, sign up for FLOCKNOTE.
Text JAMESTHELESS to 84576 or visit stjamestheless5.flocknote.com
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PARISH NEWS ARCHIVE
Bishop Checchio's Visit
May 10, 2025
St. James The Less was blessed with a visit from Bishop Checchio on Saturday, May 10 to celebrate the 4 pm Mass.
Here are some photos marking the event:
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