30th Friday in Ordinary Time Rom 9:1-5, Ps 147:12-15, 19-20, Lk 14:1-6 Think about a time in your life when you wished you could do something for somebody you loved. Yet, you knew if you did, it would not help them because they needed to do it themselves. Or, another time where you had toContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – November 3, 2023”
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Eternal Rest
Join Fr. Geary as he guides us through this 4-part video examination of Death and Dying. Sessions 1 & 2: Friday, October 27th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Light refreshments to be served) Sessions 3 & 4: Saturday, October 28th, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Bagels and breakfast breads/pastries served) Please click on the picture above forContinue reading “Eternal Rest”
Tootsie Rolls for Sale
Have you purchased your Halloween candy yet? If not, we have you covered! Tootsie Rolls are for sale in the church office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. $10.00 per SLEEVE of 50 Tootsie Rolls or $40.00 per CASE of 300! Halloween is next week! Thank You for SupportingContinue reading “Tootsie Rolls for Sale”
All Soul’s Day
Masses on All Souls’ Day will be at 7:30 a.m. in English and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8:00 a.m. until 6:15 p.m., followed by Benediction and the 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass
All Saints Day Schedule
Wednesday, November 1st, is All Saints Day and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass Times for All Saints Day here at St. James: 7:30 & 9:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. in English 7 p.m. in Spanish In recognition of All Saints Day, the parish office will be closed on Wednesday, November 1st, and will re-openContinue reading “All Saints Day Schedule”
New Church Steeple Lighting
“Lighting up the way for everyone in Boone County to come to Mass.” ~ Fr. Brian Geary
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 10-29-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! With the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1st) and the Memorial of All Souls (November 2nd) approaching it is helpful to review the Church teaching on indulgences. An indulgence is the remission of temporal punishment due to sin (the guilt of which was absolved in the SacramentContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 10-29-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-27-23
29th Friday in Ordinary Time, October 27, 2023 Rom 7:18-25a, Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94, Lk 12:54-59 Last weekend I had the opportunity to serve at a Mass where around 120 or so young adults were present for a retreat. When we think of young adults, we sometimes mischaracterize them as not being able to manageContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-27-23”
Eternal Rest
Why talk about death and dying? The art of dying well is also the art of living well. By understanding who we are and what we were made for, we can order our lives and values according to God’s design for true fulfillment. Contemplating death allows us to live as prudent stewards of the timeContinue reading “Eternal Rest”
OCTOBER ROSARY CHALLENGE
1,000 ROSARIES FOR MARY During the month of the rosary, we invite all to take part in our Rosary Challenge by praying the rosary weekly, daily, or more frequently. As Father Geary says…If you are doing one rosary a week, do two. If you are praying one daily, challenge yourself to recite two rosaries. RememberContinue reading “OCTOBER ROSARY CHALLENGE”
Tootsie Rolls for Sale
Hurry! Halloween is quickly approaching! Tootsie Rolls are for sale in the church office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. $10.00 per SLEEVE of 50 Tootsie Rolls or $40.00 per CASE of 300! It is not too early to buy your Halloween Candy! Thank You for Supporting our Knights!
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 10-22-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Glory belongs to God. He is eternal blessedness, unfading light, pure love, undying life, perfect unity in threeness, Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 257). God wills to share with us His blessed life and happiness. God simply wants us toContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 10-22-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 10-22-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La gloria pertenece a Dios. Él es la bienaventuranza eterna, la luz inmarcesible, el amor puro, la vida imperecedera, la unidad perfecta en la Trinidad, Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo (Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, 257). Dios quiere compartir con nosotros su vida bendita y su felicidad. Dios simplemente quiere que recibamos laContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-22-2023 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-20-23
28th Friday in Ordinary time, October 20, 2023 Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7 We receive another exhortation from Jesus today. Except this one is a little friendlier than the ones we have heard recently. Jesus says, “Do not be afraid.” By hearing this, we have to assume Jesus was sensing a greatContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-20-23”
2023 Life Chain
2023 Life Chain Was A Huge Success! Hope To See You In 2024!
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection-10-13-23
27th Friday in Ordinary time, October 13, 2023 Jl 1:13-15-2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Jn 12:13b-32 Division seems to be all around us today. From our own political parties driving a wedge between Americans, to the recent violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict. There seems to be no end to the division. It even transcendsContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection-10-13-23”
Eternal Rest
Why talk about death and dying? The art of dying well is also the art of living well. By understanding who we are and what we were made for, we can order our lives and values according to God’s design for true fulfillment. Contemplating death allows us to live as prudent stewards of the timeContinue reading “Eternal Rest”
OCTOBER ROSARY CHALLENGE
1,000 ROSARIES FOR MARY During the month of the rosary, we invite all to take part in our Rosary Challenge by praying the rosary weekly, daily, or more frequently. As Father Geary says…If you are doing one rosary a week, do two. If you are praying one daily, challenge yourself to recite two rosaries. RememberContinue reading “OCTOBER ROSARY CHALLENGE”
America Needs Fatima
Annual Rosary Rally Saturday, October 14th, at 12:00 p.m. In front of the Our Lady of Lourdes Statue on the Logan Ave. side of the Rectory Please join the Legion of Mary in praying the rosary for Our Nation and Peace in the World. Please contact Lee Beback with any questions at: 815-975-8192
Tootsie Rolls for Sale
Tootsie Rolls are for sale in the church office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. $10.00 per SLEEVE of 50 Tootsie Rolls or $40.00 per CASE of 300! It is not too early to buy your Halloween Candy! Thank You for Supporting our Knights!
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