In recognition of Memorial Day, The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 29th. Thank you to all the men and women who gave their lives for our country.
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Monthly Bi-lingual Pro-Life Rosary
Please join us, this Sunday, May 28th, for the monthly rosary to pray for the end to abortion here in Illinois. WHEN: Every Last Sunday of the MonthTIME: 1:15 pmWHERE: St. James Church, Belvidere, IL RosarioContinue reading “Monthly Bi-lingual Pro-Life Rosary “
Corpus Christi Procession
This year’s Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) Procession will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11th, outside the church entrance. We will process through the neighborhood and close the procession with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church. Please join us as we strive to bring Christ toContinue reading “Corpus Christi Procession “
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY
SAVE THE DATE !EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAYTHIS THURSDAY ! ! ! The Eucharistic Miracle Display will be at St. James Church in Connolly Hall from Thursday, June 1st, until Thursday, June 15th, after all Masses. Saturdays until 6:00 pm, Sundays until 2:00 pm, and weekdays during office hours—8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Mark your calendars to viewContinue reading ” EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY”
RE Registration
*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationMonday, June 5, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633Continue reading “RE Registration”
THANK YOU!
Thank You to those who remembered me on the occasion of my 25th Anniversary of Ordination. Those who were able to attend the anniversary Mass, provided treats for the greetings after the weekend Masses, and those who made the reception possible. It was a beautiful day to remember my Ordination, and I am thankful forContinue reading “THANK YOU!”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-28-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Today is Pentecost Sunday, fifty days after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, the definitive beginning of the Catholic Church. God the Father sent His Son not only to offer Himself on our behalf but to bring us into communion with Himself in theContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-28-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 5-28-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Hoy es el domingo de Pentecostés, cincuenta días después de la resurrección de Jesucristo de entre los muertos, el comienzo definitivo de la Iglesia Católica. Dios Padre envió a su Hijo no sólo para ofrecerse a sí mismo por nosotros, sino para llevarnos a la comunión con Él en el Cuerpo MísticoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-28-2023 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-26-23
Friday of the 7th week of Easter, May 26, 2023 Feast of Saint Phillip Neri, Priest Acts 25: 13b-21; Ps 103-1-2, 11-12, 19-20; Jn 21:15-19 When we hear the readings for today, it is easy to wonder how they fit together. After all, the first reading with Paul is all about Paul’s imprisonment and howContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-26-23”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 5-25-23
7th week of Easter, Thursday, 5-25-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a,5,7-11; Gospel Jn 17:20-26Optional Memorial: Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest, Doctor of the ChurchOptional Memorial: Saint Gregory VII, PopeOptional Memorial: Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin Theme: Tribulation and Mercy “Keep me safe, O God, you are my hope.” Our ResponsorialContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 5-25-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 5-21-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Con una inmensa gratitud a Dios Todopoderoso y a todos ustedes, gracias por el honor de celebrar con ustedes la ocasión de mis bodas de plata como sacerdote. Permítanme hacerme eco del himno de alabanza de Nuestra Señora: “El Todopoderoso ha hecho grandes cosas por mí, y santo es su nombre; haContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-21-2023 – Español”
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY
SAVE THE DATE ! EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY The Eucharistic Miracle Display will be at St. James Church in Connolly Hall from Thursday, June 1st, until Thursday, June 15th. Mark your calendars to view this picture display and learn for yourselves that Jesus Christ is truly body, blood, soul, and divinity, in the Holy Eucharist. You Will Not WantContinue reading “EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY”
** Religious Education **
Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationMonday, June 5, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633 ** Forms, with tuition information andContinue reading “** Religious Education **”
2023 Diocesan Appeal
You should have received an envelope for this year’s Diocesan Appeal (Stewardship) in the mail. To give to the Diocesan Appeal, please see the options to give listed below. Online Giving: Credit/debit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) – or– Withdrawal from bank account (Checking or Savings) – Please visit this link to go to theContinue reading “2023 Diocesan Appeal”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-21-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! With overwhelming gratitude to Almighty God and to all of you, thank you for the honor to celebrate with you the occasion of my Silver Jubilee as a priest. May I echo Our Lady’s hymn of praise: “The Almighty has done great things for me, and holyContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-21-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-19-23
Friday of the 6th week of Easter, May 19, 2023 Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47: 2-7; Jn 16:20-23 “No one will take your joy away from you.” (Jn 16:22) What reassurance we have from God regarding joy. How someone or something can take it away from us so easily is very disconcerting. Maybe instead of focusingContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-19-23”
Diocesan Appeal
You should have received an envelope for this year’s Diocesan Appeal (Stewardship) in the mail. To give to the Diocesan Appeal, please see the options to give listed below. Online Giving: Credit/debit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) – or– Withdrawal from bank account (Checking or Savings) – Please visit this link to go to theContinue reading “Diocesan Appeal”
Carta de P. Geary, 5-14-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El mes de mayo está tradicionalmente dedicado a la Santísima Virgen María. Ella es la Madre de Dios y la Madre de la Iglesia. La maternidad divina de María la dispuso, por designio de Dios, a ser la Madre de todos los creyentes. En este día, cuando recordamos a nuestras madres naturalesContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-14-2023 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 5-11-23
5th week of Easter, Thursday, 5-11-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3,10; Gospel Jn 15:9-11Theme: Christ’s Love Completes Our Joy I have always been a lover of dogs. I have had dogs as pets almost my entire life. The one thing that attracts me to them is their never-ending love for us. ItContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 5-11-23”
** Religious Education **
Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationTuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Monday, June 5, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration byContinue reading “** Religious Education **”
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