I'm New to St James. Where Do I Start?
Welcome to our parish family! If you haven’t already, say hi to our parish priest, Father Ashley. He would love to meet you.
Doors are usually open early before Mass starts, and coffee is also available after the service so feel free to come up to any of our volunteers and introduce yourself.
Here at St James we want to love God, to love one another, and to make the name of Jesus known.
Register and Get the Best Parish Experience
If you have been attending the parish for a while but have not yet registered, please take a moment to register. This allows us to have your important information kept securely in our database so that we can send you your yearly tax receipts, as well as give you the opportunity to manage your mail and giving preferences.
Finding St. James
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
✞ Thursday
‣ 7 p.m. Confession
Confessions EVERY THURSDAY Night!
Two (2) priests available!
Fr Ashley and Fr Ron Dechant, OMI,
will hear Confessions
DURING the HOLY HOUR.
✞ Sunday
‣ 8.30 a.m. | 10.30 a.m. | 4 p.m. Confession
✞ Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
‣ 8.45 a.m. Confession
✞ Thursday
‣ 8.45 a.m. Confession
‣ 7 p.m. (during and after the HOLY HOUR)
Confessions are heard
in the “St John the Divine” Room
Mass Times
✞ EASTER MONDAY (1 April 2024)
Stational Church: St Peter’s Basilica
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER TUESDAY (2 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of St Paul
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER WEDNESDAY (3 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of St Lawrence Outside the Walls
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER THURSDAY (4 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of the Twelve Apostles
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER FRIDAY (5 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of « Sanctam Mariam ad Martyres »
Mass at 11 a.m.
Mass at 6.30 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY
✞ EASTER SATURDAY (6 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of St John Lateran
Mass back at 9 a.m.
Last Update: 30 March 2024
Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
‣ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Office: (604) 864-8800
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EASTER WEEK 2024
✞ EASTER MONDAY (1 April 2024)
Stational Church: St Peter’s Basilica
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER TUESDAY (2 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of St Paul
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER WEDNESDAY (3 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of St Lawrence Outside the Walls
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER THURSDAY (4 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of the Twelve Apostles
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER FRIDAY (5 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of « Sanctam Mariam ad Martyres »
Mass at 11 a.m.
✞ EASTER SATURDAY (6 April 2024)
Stational Church: Basilica of St John Lateran
Mass back at 9 a.m.
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OPEN HOURS OF THE CHURCH
The doors of St James are OPEN!
EVERY DAY
‣ 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER
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CONFESSION TIMES
✞ SUNDAY
→ 8.30 a.m. | 10.30 a.m. | 4 p.m. Confession
✞ MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
‣ 8.45 a.m. Confession
✞ THURSDAY
‣ 8.45 a.m. Confession
‣ 7 p.m. (Confessions are heard during the Holy Hour.)
✞ SATURDAY
‣ 8.45 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 4 p.m. Confession
Confessions are heard
in the “St John the Divine” Room (meeting room on the LEFT SIDE of the foyer).
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HOLY HOUR
✞ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
7 p.m.
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St James Roman Catholic Church
2777 Townline Road
Abbotsford, BC
V2T 5E1
(604) 864-8800
Mass: What to Expect
If you have never been to Mass before, or if you haven't gone in a long time, we are excited to have you join us as we celebrate and worship together. We understand that it may feel foreign at first, and that some parts might seem confusing. The last thing we would want is for you to feel unwelcome during the service, so we have created a little guide for you to help you understand the liturgy a little better.
A Letter from Father William Ashley
A warm welcome to all, especially those who have recently moved to this area. If you are new to this area, Catholic or otherwise, we invite you to come and visit us. Please introduce yourself to me after Mass, I'll be glad to meet you. You are welcome here whatever be the stage of your faith journey.
Kindly register in the parish so that we may serve you more efficiently. Thank you!
Adult Faith
The St. James formation team offers adult faith studies to parishioners throughout the year. We cover a variety of interesting topics, working with studies designed to nourish us and deepen our...
RCIA
RCIA BIBLE STUDY with Fr Ashley and the RCIA Team.This year's Bible Study will uses the CREDO RCIA programme of the Dominican Friars of the Thomistic Institute of the Pontifical Faculty of the...
Parish Religious Education for Children (PREP)
Letter from Father Ashley regarding postponement of Confirmation and First Holy Communion due to Covid-19 The goal of PREP is to assist parents in the religious education of children attending...Liturgy of the Word with Children
The Liturgy of the Word with Children takes place during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. It is a proclamation of the Word of God shared in a way that children can understand.Usually held in a...
Youth Ministry
Youth Council: Fr AshleyYouth Ministry Coordinator: Matthew Brooks Schedule of Events
Prayer Network
Our Triune God is the source of all blessing and grace – to Him be the thanks and the glory. Prayer is a powerful thing and part of the Christian way. St. James Prayer Network is comprised of those...El Shaddai
A charismatic prayer group. Meets every second Sunday of the month following the 11:00am Mass.