Parish Bulletin

Keeping the parish community informed, connected, and engaged in the life of the Church.

  • Sharing Important Information
    Mass schedules, special liturgies, schedule changes, and parish updates.
  • Invitation to Participate
    Encouraging parishioners to attend events, volunteer, and grow in faith together.
  • Building a Community
    Highlight special occasions, thanks to volunteers, and help people feel they belong to an active parish family.
  • Encouraging Discipleship
    It invites Catholics to move from simply attending Mass to actively living out their baptismal call to serve, witness, and love.
  • Supporting Faith Formation
    Announcements, sacramental preparation, and opportunities for spiritual growth.
  • Promote Stewardship
    Communicate needs, fundraising efforts, and ways parishioners can give their time, talent, and treasure.
  • Supporting Pastoral Cares
    Communicates care for the sick, grieving, and vulnerable, reflecting Christ’s compassion.
  • Promoting in Unity and Continuity
    Through consistent messaging, it reinforces Catholic identity, tradition, and the shared journey of faith across generations.
  • Serve as a Pastoral Touchpoint
    Reaching parishioners who may not be active online, offering a consistent, welcoming connection to parish life.


At its heart, a parish bulletin isn’t just informational — it’s pastoral communication:
helping the Church stay present in people’s weekly lives.

Deadline for Bulletin is every Tuesday by 5:00p.m.
Call us at (507)375-3542 or email us at
maryjameschurch@gmail.com

Newest Bullen

2-15-26