About Us
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Mission Statement
We, the Eucharistic and Marian people of the Roman Catholic Church of St. James the Apostle of Coolidge Arizona, are a wor- shipping faith-filled community, who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, our community and the Dio- cese of Tucson. Through love, compassion, and respect, we strive to be a welcoming community that prays and learns together.
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Misión Parroquial
Nosotros, la gente Eucarística y Mariana de la Iglesia Católica Ro- mana de Santiago Apostol en Coolidge, Arizona, somos una co- munidad de adoradores llenos de Fe, quienes, capacitados por el Espíritu Santo, servimos a nuestros Señor, Jesucristo, a nuestra comunidad y a la Diócesis de Tucson. Con amor, compasión y respeto, procuramos ser una comunidad que ora y aprende unida.
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PARISH OFFICE HOURSHorario de Oficina
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed during the weekend, Holy days and National Holydays.
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History
By summer of 1947 all was ready for the decree of Bishop Gerke to stablish the parish of St. James. On July 27, 1947 Fr. John Troy, from St. Paul Archdiocese took up residence in Coolidge's temporary rectory, the home of one of the parishioners. He was the assigned task to build housing and church facilities preparatory to the erection of the new parish.
In March of 1948, the priests' residency was open. Ground was broken on May 8, 1949, for a new church building; the cornerstone was blessed December 4, 1949; the first church was then transform in the a hall; and on December 8, 1949, the first Mass was offered in the new church by Fr. Troy. Thus in two and one-half years under his able leadership and untiring drive St James became a firmly established parish unit, fully equiepped to cope with the progress of Coolidge.
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