After 16 years of service to the people of St. James Parish and Boone County, please join us as we wish Father Geary well in his new parish assignment. There will be receptions in the St. James Center gym after all Masses the weekend of June 8th and 9th. Light refreshments will be served as FatherContinue reading “Help Us Say Goodbye To Fr. Geary”
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Corpus Christi
Mark your calendars for the Corpus Christi Procession beginning at 1:00 p.m. on June 2, 2024, at the corner of Church and Caswell Streets. The procession route will be around the block and back to the church.
St. James Parish Golf Outing
Saturday, August 3, 2024 Tee-Off at 1:00 PM Swan Hills Golf Course Sponsored by the Knight of Columbus
Religious Education Open Registration
2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th, from 2:30 ) Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is also available. Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Even after children receive First Holy Communion, it is important for yourContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-24-24
7th Friday in Ordinary Time, year 2, May 24, 2024 Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Since the great fall of humanity, as told in Genesis Chapter 3, it seems we think we know what is best for ourselves. We want to be God and make all the decisions on how we liveContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-24-24”
Carta de P. Geary, 5-26-2024 – Español
Este domingo la Iglesia celebra la fiesta de la Santísima Trinidad, solemnidad que reconoce la vida interior de Dios mismo. El Señor se reveló a los hombres en el tiempo, pero su naturaleza divina nunca tuvo un principio y nunca tendrá un final. Eternamente Él es Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, un solo Señor, siempre viviendoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-26-2024 – Español”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-26-24
Remember the saying: The liturgy is the handmaiden of spirituality? With the celebration of Pentecost last Sunday, we enter again into Ordinary Time after celebrating Lent, Holy Week and Easter. In this context “ordinary” does not mean “common place.” It means from the Latin, ordered numerical weeks. The official explanation says: “Besides the times of the year that have their own distinctive character, there remains in the yearly cycle thirty-three or thirty-four weeks in whichContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-26-24”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-26-24
Dear Parishioners of St. James: The Church celebrates the Most Holy Trinity this Sunday, a solemnity recognizing the inner life of God Himself. The Lord revealed Himself to men in time but His divine nature never had a beginning and will never have an end. Eternally He is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God,Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-26-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 5-26-24
¿Recuerdan el dicho: La liturgia es la sierva de la espiritualidad? Con la celebración de Pentecostés el domingo pasado, entramos de nuevo en el Tiempo Ordinario después de celebrar la Cuaresma, la Semana Santa y la Pascua. En este contexto, “ordinario” no significa ” común y corriente”. Significa del latín, semanas numéricas ordenadas. La explicación oficial dice: “Además de lasContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 5-26-24”
Carta de P. Geary, 5-19-2024 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Es con gran pesar que les informo que seré transferido de la parroquia de Santiago Apóstol para ser párroco de una parroquia diferente el próximo mes (el nombre de la parroquia aparecerá en el Observer la próxima semana). Mi último fin de semana aquí será el 8 y 9 de junio. Después de cadaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-19-2024 – Español”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-19-24
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that I will be transferred from St. James Parish to be pastor of a different parish next month (the name of the parish will appear in the Observer next week). My last weekend here will beContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-19-24”
Corpus Christi
Mark your calendars for the Corpus Christi Procession beginning at 1:00 p.m. on June 2, 2024, at the corner of Church and Caswell Streets. The procession route will be around the block and back to the church.
Golf Outing Save the Date
St. James Parish Golf Outing Saturday, August 3, 2024 Tee-Off at 1:00 PM Swan Hills Golf Course Sponsored by the Knight of Columbus
Religious Education Open Registration
2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th, from 2:30 ) Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center)Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is also available. Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EvenContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-17-24
Friday of the 7th week of Easter, May 17, 2024 Acts 25: 13b-21; Ps 103-1-2, 11-12, 19-20; Jn 21:15-19 The other day, a group of men were sitting around talking about their life in Christ. It seemed to be a great topic given Pentecost is on Sunday. Often, we forget how we first met theContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-17-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-19-24
During this year of Eucharistic Revival, I would like to continue reflecting on that amazing gift Jesus left us. Today is Pentecost Sunday. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, The Holy Spirit has a central role in the celebration of Holy Mass. In our Roman Rite, just before the consecration the priest extends his hands over the bread and wine. The server (usually) rings the bell. In Eucharistic Prayer II, he prays: Continue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-19-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 5-19-24
Durante este año de Avivamiento Eucarístico, me gustaría seguir reflexionando sobre ese maravilloso regalo que Jesús nos dejó. Hoy es el día de Pentecostés, celebramos la venida del Espíritu Santo. El Espíritu Santo tiene un papel central en la celebración de la Santa Misa. En nuestro Rito Romano, justo antes de la consagración, el sacerdote extiende sus manos sobre el pan y el vino. El monaguillo (normalmente) toca la campanita. En la PlegariaContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 5-19-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-12-24
Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord into Heaven. Many years ago In most places, including ours, this celebration had been transferred from the traditional Thursday. The thought was that the Ascension is such an important part of the Easter event that it could be missed even by devout Catholics who would not be able to get to celebrate it during the week. So, we celebrate today on Sunday. It seems like a farewell, an end. Jesus in his physical bodily presence is returning toContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-12-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 5-12-24
Hoy celebramos la Ascensión del Señor al Cielo. Hacen muchos años en la mayoría de los lugares, incluido el nuestro, esta celebración se había trasladado del tradicional jueves. La idea era que la Ascensión es una parte tan importante del evento de Pascua que podría perderse incluso para los católicos devotos que no podrían celebrarla durante la semana. Así que celebramos hoy domingo. Parece una despedida, un final. Jesús, en su presencia física y corporal, está regresando al Padre. La graduación es vista como una especie de final, sin embargo, también se considera un inicio, un comienzo. Envía a sus discípulos a salir aContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 5-12-24”
Happy Mother’s Day
The St. James Church Priests, Deacons, and Staff would like to wish all our mothers a beautiful Mother’s Day! PRAYER FOR MOTHERSHeavenly Father,From the beginning, you have chosen to entrustthe human person to mothers in a special way.We thank and praise you for the gift of mothers;for their tenderness, care, and compassion,for their intuition andContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”
