High School Graduation Mass & Luncheon

This great tradition recognizes our parish graduates and affirms their importance to our parish community. On graduation day, or thereabout, the graduates wear their caps and gowns and receive a special blessing at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. This is followed by luncheon for the graduates and their families in the Parish Hall.

St. James Coordinator: Christ Scott | 231.855.5675 | Email Chris Here


Lenten Fish Fries

The Lenten Fish Fries are held on Fridays throughout Lent. This popular community-wide event, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus with assistance from the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, is open to the public. In order to run efficiently, this event requires help from many volunteers in areas including hall set-up, food prep, cooking, serving, dishwashing and clean-up. To join in on the fun and get to know your fellow parishioners, call the coordinator today.

Meets: Fridays throughout Lent, except Good Friday, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: St. James Parish Hall

Coordinator: Tom Bart | 231.286.9784 | Email Tom Here


Parish Family Night

This is a parish wide event that promotes fellowship amongst the parishioners of St. James, Our Lady of the Assumption, & St. John’s of Claybanks. There is food, volleyball, and friendship shared.

When: July through September

Where: St. James Activity Field

Coordinators: Members of the Knights of Columbus


Steak Fry Dinner

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, this Steak Fry Dinner is open to all adult parishioners and is held in the Parish Hall in October of each year. Tickets are sold in advance.

Coordinator: Knights of Columbus


St. James Day Celebration

This family event allows our parish family to celebrate the Feast of our Patron, St. James the Greater, Apostle and Mar-tyr. This is a fun-filled afternoon that includes great food, children’s games and activities as well as fun for adults. Volunteers are needed for cooking, baking, setting up, serving, helping with games and activities and cleaning up.

When: Annually, around July 25th

Where: St. James Catholic Church

Coordinators: Members of the Pastoral and Finance Councils, the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary


Sunday Coffee & Rolls

Stop by the Parish Hall to enjoy coffee, punch and rolls following the morning Masses. Also provided is the opportunity to visit and get to know other fellow parishioners. Additional helping hands are always welcome for setting up, making coffee and cleaning up. Schedule is made on a rotating basis.

Our Lady of the Assumption Coordinator: Tracy Weesies | 231.740.4729 | Email Tracy Here

St. James Coordinator: Parish Office | 231.893.3085 | Email Office Here

St. John The Baptist Coordinator: Carol Mills | 231.730.8733 | Email Carol Here


Valentine Dinner Dance

This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus along with assistance from the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Included are hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing with non-alcoholic beverages provided. The even is held in February each year and tickets are purchased in advance.

When: Around February 14th

Where: St. James Parish Hall

Coordinators: Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary