Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th, from 2:30) Wednesday, 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 Even afterContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

Notice for Cemetery Clean-up

ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GRAVE DECORATIONS GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD. THE ST. JAMES CEMETERY MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, THEREFORE, CLEAN-UP OF ALL GRAVES WILL BE HAPPENING SOON. ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERY BELVIDERE, ILLINOISPLEASE LIMIT DECORATIONS TO ONE PER GRAVETHESE GUIDELINES PERTAIN TO THE ENTIRE ST. JAMES CEMETERY. Natural andContinue reading “Notice for Cemetery Clean-up”

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th) Wednesday, 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 EDUCATIONEven after children receiveContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-5-24

Continuing our reflections on the history of Eucharistic Adoration in this year of Eucharistic Renewal, we remember that the Eucharist is food (Take and eat; Take and drink). The Holy Eucharist is literally and really the Real Presence of Jesus, body and blood, soul and divinity. Again, the concern is that some 67% of Catholics, despite the overwhelming scriptural evidence, think it is only a symbol. WhyContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-5-24”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-2-24

5th Week of Easter, Thursday, 5-2-24, Year B Readings: 1st Reading: Acts 15:17-21; Psalm: 96:1-3, 10; Gospel: Jn 15:9-11 Memorial: St. Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Theme: A New and Everlasting Covenant  At the highest point in the Mass, our most holy public prayer, during the consecration of the bread and wine, the priestContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-2-24”

MAY CROWNING

FRIDAY, MAY 3RD AFTER THE 7:30 a.m. MASS Please join us in honoring our Mother Mary during the month of May beginning with May Crowning on May 3rd. You may bring flowers to the foot of the statue of Mary in the church during the procession. All are welcome to join us!

Third Notice for Cemetery Clean-up

ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GRAVE DECORATIONS GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD. THE ST. JAMES CEMETERY MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, THEREFORE, CLEAN-UP OF ALL GRAVES WILL BE HAPPENING SOON. ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERYBELVIDERE, ILLINOIS PLEASE LIMIT DECORATIONS TO ONE PER GRAVE THESE GUIDELINES PERTAIN TO THE ENTIRE ST. JAMES CEMETERY. NaturalContinue reading “Third Notice for Cemetery Clean-up”

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025(Discount Available)Wednesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 pm – 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 your child to continue Religious Education Classes. ForContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

Fr. Geary’s Letter for 4-28-24

Dear Parishioners of St. James:      Each year our Bishop initiates the Diocesan Appeal in order to support the work of the entire Diocese of Rockford. There are many offices that minister to the spiritual and corporal needs of the Church. They need our financial support in order to fulfill their mission. Our parish participatesContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 4-28-24”

Carta de P. Geary, 4-28-2024 – Español

Cada año, nuestro Obispo inicia la Campaña Diocesana con el fin de apoyar el trabajo de toda la Diócesis de Rockford. Hay muchas entidades diocesanas que atienden las necesidades espirituales y corporales de la Iglesia. Necesitan nuestro apoyo financiero para cumplir con su misión. Nuestra parroquia participa cumpliendo con una cantidad objetivo de donaciones para que podamos compartirContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 4-28-2024 – Español”

Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 4-28-24

Estos años de avivamiento eucarístico nos ofrecen la oportunidad de reflexionar y estar con la boca abierta ante el don extraordinario de la Eucaristía. Durante algunas semanas me gustaría considerar los orígenes de la Adoración Eucarística.  Pero primero debemos recordar que la Eucaristía nos fue dada como alimento. A lo largo de los siglos, la adoración salió de eso.  Jesús se dioContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 4-28-24”

Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 4-28-24

These years of Eucharistic Revival offer us the opportunity to reflect and stand in awe of the extraordinary gift of the Eucharist. For a few weeks I would like to trace the origins of Eucharistic Adoration.  But first we need to remember that the Eucharist was given to us as food. Over the centuries adoration flowed from that.  Jesus gave us himself as the living breadContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 4-28-24”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 4-26-24

Friday of the 4th week of Easter, April 26, 2024Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2: 6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 St. Paul explains beautifully the story of Jesus, or the Gospel message called the Kerygma of Jesus. In very simple terms, he explains how through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, we all have hope for salvation. I cannot thinkContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 4-26-24”

2nd Notice for Cemetery Clean-up

SECOND NOTICE ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GRAVE DECORATIONS GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD. THE ST. JAMES CEMETERY MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, THEREFORE, CLEAN-UP OF ALL GRAVES WILL BE HAPPENING SOON.  ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERYBELVIDERE, ILLINOISPLEASE LIMIT DECORATIONS TO ONE PER GRAVETHESE GUIDELINES PERTAIN TO THE ENTIRE ST. JAMES CEMETERY. Natural andContinue reading “2nd Notice for Cemetery Clean-up”

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025(Discount Available) Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center)Wednesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 pm – 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 EDUCATIONEven after children receive First Holy Communion,Continue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”