St James Catholic Church
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Contact & Location for St James Catholic Church
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Service Times for St James Catholic Church
Sunday 8:00 AM
Mass
Monday 7:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Tuesday 7:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Wednesday 7:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Thursday 7:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Friday 7:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Saturday 7:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Saturday 5:00 PM
Saturday Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
We livestream Mass at the following times
Leadership
Fr. Ed Pelrine
Pastor
What their website says
Fr. Ed Pelrine Pastor
Programs & Ministries at St James Catholic Church
About St James Catholic Church
St. James Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Arlington Heights established in 1905. The parish has recently completed a multi-year renovation of its buildings and offers worship with both traditional and contemporary styles. Parish life includes an Adoration Chapel, OCIA, and ministries for women, men, children, youth, small groups, sports and recreation, and social clubs. Its mix of sacramental life, formation, and community ministries gives parishioners and visitors several ways to pray, learn, serve, and connect.
First-Time Visitor Info for St James Catholic Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Mass is rooted in Catholic tradition, with both traditional and contemporary worship styles represented. Visitor Tips: Visitors may want to allow time to find their way around the recently renovated buildings. The Adoration Chapel and OCIA are available for those interested in prayer or learning more about entering the Catholic Church.
Care & support
Grief Support
Grief support
What their website says
Grief Support Ministry is about overcoming your grief
Mental Health Ministry
Mental health support
What their website says
support, education and awareness ... on issues related to mental health
Open Doors Ministry
Special needs
What their website says
Open Doors provides faith formation for individuals and families with special needs.
Ministers of Care
What their website says
Bring the Holy Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to leave their homes.
Serving the community
Loaves and Fishes
Meals
What their website says
Provide lunches for homeless men and women in Chicago’s uptown neighborhood.
PADS site
Shelter & housing
What their website says
St. James launched a Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) site to serve the homeless in the area.
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Groups & programs
Life Teen
What their website says
Life Teen helps high school students become disciples
EDGE
What their website says
EDGE is our middle school youth ministry and confirmation preparation program.
Vacation Bible School
What their website says
Vacation Bible School
History & building
Founded in 1905
St. James Parish was established in 1905, and St. James Church was completed in November 1905. The site also says, "St. James School opened in September.
What their website says
Established in 1905
Hosts weddings
What their website says
we wanted to celebrate the sacrament of marriage.
St. James School
What their website says
St. James School opened in September.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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