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Cristo Rey / Christ the King. 22 de noviembre de 2026 / November 22, 2026. Misa bilingüe al mediodía / Bilingual Mass at noon. Las misas de 11:30 a. m. y 1:30 p. m. se unen al mediodía / The 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Masses are combined at noon. Después de misa: procesión en el estacionamiento, adoración en silencio y bendición con el Santísimo / After Mass: procession in the parish parking lot, silent adoration, and Benediction.
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH · PERRIS, CALIFORNIA

St. James the Less

Building a Sacred Community

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Weekly Schedule

Mass Times

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Wednesday, Friday

7:00 AM

English

Small Church

5:30 PM

Spanish

Small Church

Weekly Schedule
Thursday

7:00 AM

English

Small Church

5:00 PM

Followed by Adoration

Small Church

First Friday

7:00 PM

Bilingual

Big Church

Eucharistic Healing Mass

Nocturnal Adoration follows

Confession: Saturdays 3:00–4:30 PM (English & Spanish) · Big Church  |  Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays at 9:15AM-5PM (Small Church)

Our Pastors

A Warm Welcome
from Our Clergy

We are a vibrant, bilingual community of faith rooted in the Catholic tradition and the heart of Perris, California. Our parish family is home to English, Spanish, and Filipino faithful who gather together under one roof to worship, serve, and grow.

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Fr. Alfredo "Alfie" Africa Jr.

Pastor, MSPh

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Fr. Alex Pontilla

Parochial Vicar, MSPh

From Fr Alfie

Pastor's Message

Dear Parishioners of St. James the Less,

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Greetings from the Philippines!

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The past two weeks have been stressful as I waited for my visa to be issued and my passport to be returned. Unfortunately, neither has happened yet, and I have had to cancel my return to the parish. This has affected the parish Mass schedule and my plans to attend the upcoming MSP District meeting.

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I had hoped to return as scheduled, but this delay is beyond my control. As I write, my passport is still at the U.S. Embassy, and I do not yet know when my visa will be issued or when my passport will be released.

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In the meantime, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I ask you to keep me in yours as well. As we approach our celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, please continue your preparations and work together to make the festival meaningful and successful.

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May Our Lady of Guadalupe intercede for us all.

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With my prayers and blessings from afar,

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Rev. Alfredo Garcia Africa, Jr., MSP
Pastor
 

What's Happening

Parish Announcements

August 25 – 28, 2026

2026 Annual Priests Convocation

The 2026 Annual Priests Convocation for the Diocese of San Bernardino is scheduled to take place August 25 – 28, 2026 at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA. This week-long event allows clergy across the Inland Empire to gather for prayer, spiritual formation, relaxation, and fellowship
 

August 1, 2026

Tree of Life

Tree of Life : leaf and Acorn are still available those who would like to sponsor one, may come to the office for more information. Also if you have not yet completed payment for the Tree of Life, Our Parish office is open to accept your payments. Thank you!

AUGust 1, 2026

Facility Usage

There will be no facility usage for the entire month of August, Please plan ahead of your events. Thank you!

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Big Church (Main)

22190 Dunlap Drive
Perris, California

Small Church & Parish Office

269 West Third Street
Perris, California

Office Hours

Mon–Thu: 9AM–1PM, 2–5PM
Friday: 9AM–1PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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