Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, January 6, 2024. This Saturday, St. James will offer Mass at 7:30 a.m. followed by Adoration and Confessions. Benediction will close the Holy Hour at 9:00 a.m. All Are Welcome – Bring a Friend!
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Confirmation Retreat
Reminder! Next weekend is your opportunity to support our young people in their Sacrament of Confirmation by sponsoring a table at their January 26th and 27th retreat! Stop by the table in the narthex after all Masses on January 13th and 14th to meet some of our confirmandees and to show your support for them.Continue reading “Confirmation Retreat”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 1-5-24
Friday Before Epiphany Feast of St. John Neumann, January 5, 2024 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1-5; Jn 1:43-51 Two simple words spoken in the Gospel today sum up our whole Christian life. They are the simplest answers to the ultimate question we ask ourselves every day. The question? “What is my goal in life, andContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 1-5-24”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 1-7-24
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The feasts of the Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord celebrate God’s manifestations to the world. The star guided the wise men to find the Christ with Mary, His mother. For those with eyes to see God could be found. The Lord may still beContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 1-7-24”
Carta de P. Geary, 1-7-2024 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Las fiestas de la Epifanía y del Bautismo del Señor celebran las manifestaciones de Dios al mundo. La estrella guió a los magos a encontrar al Cristo con María, su madre. Para aquellos que tienen ojos para ver, Dios se puede encontrar. El Señor todavía se puede encontrar en el sagrario de cadaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 1-7-2024 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 1-4-24
Christmas Season, Thursday, 1-4-24, Year B Readings: 1st Reading 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1,7-8,9; Gospel; Jn 1:35-42 Memorial: Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Theme: A New Life in Jesus Today we celebrate St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious. She was born in the 13 states of colonial America and was raised in the Episcopalian faith. She marriedContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 1-4-24”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-28-23
Octave of Christmas, Thursday, 12-28-23, Year B Readings: 1st Reading Jn 1:5-2:2; Ps 124:2-3,4-5,7cd-8; Gospel; Mt 2:13-16 Feast: Holy Innocents Theme: For the Love of God Could Herod have been forgiven for his sins, especially his decree to kill all the infant boys in Bethlehem to protect his kingship at the time of Christ’s birth?Continue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-28-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-29-23
5th day within the Octave of Christmas, December 29, 2023 1 Jn 2:3-11, Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 At some point in our lives, we all experience a time of darkness or blindness to the truth. It does not matter how it happened, or what brought us to that point, but pretty much, we allContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-29-23”
December 31st, 2023 & January 1st, 2024, Mass Times
Sunday, December 31st, 2023Mass Times6:30 p.m. – Spanish Vigil for the SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord(Not a Holy Day of Obligation This Year) A Special Devotion of Fr. James Canova’sBeginning at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 31st, 2023,Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed, Exposition of theContinue reading “December 31st, 2023 & January 1st, 2024, Mass Times”
Carta de P. Geary, 12-31-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo, nuestro Rey recién nacido! Dios escogió redimir a la humanidad en y a través de una familia. María y José, como marido y mujer virginales, criaron al niño Jesús desde la infancia hasta la edad adulta. San Lucas describe la vida hogareña del Señor en Nazaret diciendo: “El niño creció y seContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 12-31-2023 – Español”
Parish Closed New Year’s Day
In Observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday, the parish office will be closed on Monday, January 1st, 2024, and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd. Have a Happy and Safe New Year!
The Monthly Bi-Lingual Pro-Life Rosary
The Monthly Bi-Lingual Pro-Life Rosary The monthly rosary to pray for the end of abortion here in Illinois, will be prayed at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 31st, at St. James Church, Belvidere. PLEASE JOIN US!
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 12-31-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ, Our Newborn King! God chose to redeem mankind in and through a family. Mary and Joseph, as virginal husband, and wife, raised the child Jesus from infancy to manhood. St. Luke describes the Lord’s homelife in Nazareth by saying, “The child grew and became strong,Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 12-31-23”
M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S ! ! !
M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S ! ! ! A l l e l u i a! Jesus Is Born! Fr. Geary,Fr. Schuessler,Fr. Canova,Deacon Jim, Deacon Steven, Deacon Stu,AndThe Parish Staff all wish you and your families a Blessed Christmas! We are very thankful for you, our St. JamesContinue reading “M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S ! ! !”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-22-24
6th day of the Octave before Christmas, Friday, December 22, 2023 1 Sm 1:24-28; (Ps) 1 Sm 2:1,4-7,8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Today we hear Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s greeting in the Magnificat. It is one of the many canticles that are in the Bible, and scholars will tell us, that it is made up of multipleContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-22-24”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 12-24-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ, Our Newborn King! Christmas is about Jesus. God sent His only begotten Son to earth on a rescue mission to save us from sin, death, and the devil. Jesus was born of Mary, His sinless Mother, and entered a family in order to redeem mankind fromContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 12-24-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 12-24-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo, nuestro Rey recién nacido! La Navidad se trata de Jesús. Dios envió a Su Hijo unigénito a la tierra en una misión de rescate para salvarnos del pecado, la muerte y el diablo. Jesús nació de María, Su Madre sin pecado, y entró en una familia para redimir a la humanidad desdeContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 12-24-2023 – Español”
Parish Office Closed
In observance of Christmas and the birth of our Savior, the Parish Office will also be closed on Tuesday, December 26th. The parish office will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27th.
End of Year Giving
Christmas Concert
The St. James Choir will be singing a “Christmas Concert” at 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Please come early to enjoy the Christmas Hymns and to sing along!
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