St. James the Greater
About St. James the Greater
Saint James the Greater in Tupelo, Mississippi is a bilingual parish in the Diocese of Jackson whose mission—"to love God, serve His people, and become a united community in Christ"—is lived out through a robust Spanish-language ministry alongside English worship. Sunday Mass is offered in both languages, and Spanish Masses are held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings and at the Saturday vigil, reflecting Tupelo's growing Hispanic Catholic community. Programs include Hispanic Ministry, Faith Formation from Pre-K through high school, and OCIA for adults.
St. James the Greater is a Roman Catholic parish in Tupelo, Mississippi, part of the Diocese of Jackson. The parish offers Mass 14 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 12 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN Saint James Faith Formation includes all grades including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for K-4 and K-5. Learn More RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Intere
Youth Ministry
Youth Group
Schedule: Wednesday, 6 PM
LIFE TEEN 9-12 GRADE WEDNESDAYS: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. LifeTeen is a Faith Formation Program geared towards 9th-12th Graders. It reminds and continues the growth of our students faith reminding them t
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. James the Greater? ▼
St. James the Greater Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. James the Greater? ▼
St. James the Greater confession times: Saturday 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. James the Greater? ▼
Yes, St. James the Greater celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. James the Greater have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. James the Greater offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 6 PM, 6:30 PM.
Where is St. James the Greater located? ▼
St. James the Greater is located at 1911 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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