About St. James Church · Chatham, New York
St. James Church in Chatham, New York, is part of the Roman Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County (CCNCC), a tri-parish community sharing one pastor and serving three churches across the region. The parish welcomes all on their faith journey and offers worship in both English and Spanish. It is known for its active ministries, including RCIA, music, bereavement support, and community outreach, and operates under the Diocese of Albany. Mass is celebrated weekly, with special services including Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays.
- Patron
- St. James
- Rector
- Father Steve
- Diocese
- Diocese of Albany
Why belong here
Join a vibrant, multilingual Catholic community offering ministries like RCIA, music, bereavement support, and community outreach. You’ll find welcoming worship services, opportunities to serve, and a strong emphasis on faith formation for all ages — all under one pastoral leadership across three parishes.
Mass times at St. James Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Adoration times
- First Fridays at 11:05 AM
About Us
You are warmly invited to attend any of our worship services at any of our three churches. For a full worship schedule, please click here. To register as a new parishioner, kindly click here to register for the parish of your choice, or to make an inquiry about how we can help you.
Worship Schedule
Masses are held weekly at St. James Church, Chatham, including Sunday at 9:00 AM, Tuesday at 9:00 AM, and Friday at 11:05 AM. Adoration is held on First Fridays at 11:05 AM. Rosary prayer is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including RCIA, music, bereavement, Haiti, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach. There is also a Center for Faith Enrichment and Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
- RCIA
- Music Ministry
- Bereavement Ministry
- Haiti Ministry
- Ministry Fair
- Ministry Training
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Outreach
- Children's Liturgy of the Word
- Precepts of the Church
- Center for Faith Enrichment
Sacraments
Sacraments including Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick are celebrated. Baptisms are available for adults through RCIA, which culminates at Easter Vigil.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Reconciliation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
Community
The parish is part of a larger CCNCC community with three churches, two languages, and one pastor. It hosts events like Christmas Giving, Elves Book Club, Colbert House activities, and preschool programs. The community is active in outreach and faith formation.
- Christmas Giving
- Elves Book Club
- Colbert House Events
- Preschool at Stuyvesant Falls
- Community Outreach
- Faith Formation