¡FELICES PASCUAS! Hemos escuchado el estribillo: No hay Pascua sin Viernes Santo. Si tu vida es más Viernes Santo que Pascua, recuerda: No tenemos que mirar muy lejos para ver el sufrimiento. Está en nuestro mundo, en nuestra comunidad, en nuestra vida. ¿Por qué Dios permite esto? ¿Dónde está Dios cuando hay dolor? Es en estos momentos cuando debemos mirar lo que le sucedió a Jesús.Continue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 3-29-24”
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Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 3-29-24
Good Friday, March 29, 2024 Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2,6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42 Today is Good Friday, a day of bittersweet sorrow. The day our Lord sacrifices Himself on the cross. Good Friday for me has always brought back a memory of something that happened to me when I was young.Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 3-29-24”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 3-31-24
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Jesus Christ is risen, alleluia, alleluia! Let Heaven and earth exult with rejoicing gladness. Jesus Christ has broken through the gates of death that bound all men because of sin. Death has been defeated; eternal life now commences. The sorrow of the tomb has been turned into joy. The LordContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 3-31-24”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-31-2024 – Español
Jesucristo ha resucitado, ¡aleluya, aleluya! Que el cielo y la tierra se regocijen con gozo y alegría. Jesucristo ha roto las puertas de la muerte que ataban a todos los hombres a causa del pecado. La muerte ha sido derrotada; La vida eterna comienza ahora. La tristeza de la tumba se ha convertido en alegría. El Señor ha resucitado, como dijo, ¡aleluya! Ha surgido la esperanza. El pecado ya no puede esclavizarnos. El perdón y la nueva vida están asegurados para los que creen. Nuestros cuerpos y almas están destinados a la gloria celestial gracias a Jesucristo. Lo que era incorruptible se ha revestido de incorruptibilidad. Ahora podemos decir con gran confianza: “Muerte, ¿dónde está tu aguijón? Oh sepulcro, ¿dónde está tu victoria?” (cf. 1 Corintios 15:54-55). Nuestra peregrinación terrena tiene un destino eterno. El sufrimiento ofrecido construye una promesa de gloria eterna. Los fieles ahoraContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-31-2024 – Español”
Lenten Regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence from meat. All other Fridays in Lent Catholics are also required to abstain from meat. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. TwoContinue reading “Lenten Regulations”
Palm Sunday Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
Please Join the Knights of Columbus for aPALM SUNDAYPANCAKE BREAKFAST!March 24th8:00—11:30 AMThe Knights will be serving:PancakesScrambled EggsSausage & Bacon8:00—11:30 AMCOST = FREE-WILL OFFERING !
Stations of the Cross
DON’T FORGET THAT THE LAST STATIONS OF THE CROSS ARE TONIGHT, MARCH 22nd ! The LAST Stations of the Cross at St. James Church for this Lent will be TONIGHT, 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary will also be prayed after the StationsContinue reading “Stations of the Cross”
Holy Week Times
The following is the St. James Church Holy Week/Easter schedule: Thursday, March 28, 2024—Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday) – Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperNo Morning Mass or Adoration on Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper—Bi-Lingual Friday, March 29, 2024—Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)No Morning MassContinue reading “Holy Week Times”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-22-24
5th Friday in Lent, March 22, 2024Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18-2-7; Jn 10:31-42 I’ve seen a few movies and TV shows recently, that either show God’s presence or question God’s existence. Mind you, I do not particularly go looking for these arguments, but they are there. The last movie I saw, “Cabrini,” clearly showed God’s existenceContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-22-24”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-24-2024 – Español
Alabado sea Jesucristo! La Semana Santa comienza con el Domingo de Ramos, el día de la entrada triunfal de Nuestro Señor en Jerusalén para ofrecer el único sacrificio perfecto a Dios Padre en el templo de Su Cuerpo. Jesús de Nazaret es, en efecto, el Rey de los judíos y nuestro Rey que reina gloriosamenteContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-24-2024 – Español”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 3-24-24
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, the day of Our Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem to offer the one perfect sacrifice to God the Father in the temple of His Body. Jesus of Nazareth is indeed the King of the Jews and our KingContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 3-24-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 3-22-24
With the Sunday that is officially called Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion we begin the holiest time of the church year: Holy Week. During Lent, as one of the Prefaces at Mass have reminded us, we have been remotely preparing through prayer, abstinence and alms giving to prepare ourselves to celebrate the Paschal Mystery —the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. And now as we approach Holy Week, the Preface reminds us: For the days of his saving Passion and glorious Resurrection are approaching, byContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 3-22-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 3-22-24
Con el domingo que oficialmente se llama Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor comenzamos el tiempo más sagrado del año eclesiástico: la Semana Santa. Durante la Cuaresma, como nos ha recordado uno de los Prefacios de la Misa, nos hemos participado en una preparación remota través de la oración, la abstinencia y laContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 3-22-24”
“Be Reconciled”
Be Reconciled at St. James Church on March 20th, 2024 Have you been away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation? No matter how long it has been – months, or even years since you have been to Confession to be forgiven of your sins, St. James Church will have a priest available from 8:00 a.m. toContinue reading ““Be Reconciled””
PUT A REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS!
SUNDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN! WE NEED MORE NAMES TO GET THIS ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT!PLEASE STOP AT THE TABLE IN THE NARTHEX AFTER ALL MASSES THIS WEEKEND TO SIGN. As the State of Illinois continues to encroach upon parents’ right to be involved in their children’s lives—particularly within the context of majorContinue reading “PUT A REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS!”
Bread of Life Study
Feed your soul and your body on St. Joseph’s Solemnity! This Tuesday is your final opportunity to join us with Fr. Geary for our Lenten Study/Potluck featuring Dr. Tim Gray in “Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee.” · When: Tuesday, March 19th · Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM · Location: Connolly Hall · Feast Day Potluck, too: MarchContinue reading “Bread of Life Study”
PLEASE JOIN US…FOR THE LAST FISH FRY OF THIS LENTEN SEASON!
St. James Center Gym FRIDAY, 3-15-24 Is Our Last Lenten Fish Fry 4:00—7:00 p.m. ~COST = FREE-WILL DONATIONS~ Fried COD, Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Broccoli Cheddar Soup or Salad, Roll & Butter, Water, & Coffee Dessert Provided by CCW Open To The Public Carry-Out or Dine In To place an order, call 815-544-6311 after 3:00 p.m.Continue reading “PLEASE JOIN US…FOR THE LAST FISH FRY OF THIS LENTEN SEASON!”
Lenten Regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence from meat. All other Fridays in Lent Catholics are also required to abstain from meat. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed.Continue reading “Lenten Regulations”
Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is Back for Lent!
The Legion of Mary Praesidium named, Mary, Virgin Mother of God (English Monday Morning Group) will once again be sponsoring the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary in two ways. We will be leading this rosary immediately following the Lenten Stations of the Cross on Friday nights. We will also have the rosaries (handmadeContinue reading “Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is Back for Lent! “
Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Cross at St. James Church on Fridays during Lent (not on Good Friday) at the following times: 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary will also be prayed after the Stations of the Cross. Please join us as we travelContinue reading “Stations of the Cross “
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