¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Continuando nuestra enseñanza durante este Año de Avivamiento Eucarístico, reconocemos la adoración que Jesucristo manda como el verdadero y único Hijo del Padre Eterno en el cielo. Es fácil equiparar la parábola del rey celebrando un banquete para su hijo en el Evangelio de hoy con el banquete de la Santa Misa al que nuestro Dios y Padre nos llama todos los domingos. Dios nos invita repetidamente a la Santa Misa, pero la mayoría de las personas se niegan a venir o excusarse del culto divino para perseguir sus intereses egoístas. Al final, enseña la parábola, “el rey se enfureció”Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-15-2023 – Español”
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Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-12-23
27th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 10-12-23, Year A Readings: 1st Reading Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Gospel Lk 11:5-13 Theme: Are You God Centered or Self Centered I do not want to be a goat! In Matthew’s Gospel 25:31-45 Jesus explains the judgment of the nations, or, in other words, the judgment of eachContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-12-23”
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”
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
Office Closed
In recognition of the Columbus Day Holiday, the parish office will be closed on Monday, October 9th, and re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10th. Thank You!
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, October 8th 8:00—11:30 am St. James Center 320 Logan Ave., Belvidere Dine in and Takeout Free Will Donation All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes, Eggs Made to Order, and other Delectable Items … Hope To See You There!
First Saturday
Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, October 7, 2023 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!
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 10-8-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary. Our Blessed Mother has appeared in many approved apparitions in the past 150 years asking the faithful to pray for the conversion of sinners, especially through the prayer of the daily Rosary. She promises extraordinaryContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 10-8-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 10-8-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Octubre es el mes del Santísimo Rosario. Nuestra Santísima Madre ha aparecido en muchas apariciones aprobadas en los últimos 150 años pidiendo a los fieles que oren por la conversión de los pecadores, especialmente a través de la oración del Rosario diario. Ella promete una protección espiritual extraordinaria para las almas queContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-8-2023 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-6-23
26th Friday in Ordinary time, October 6, 2023 Bar 1:13-22; Ps 79:1-5,8-9; Lk 10:13-16 “Justice is with the Lord, our God, and we today are flushed with shame.” Ouch. That is pretty harsh. The prophet Baruch goes on and slams the Israelites for their failure to follow God’s ways. Now in defense of them, theyContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-6-23”
Men’s Retreat
St. James Men’s Day Retreat with Fr. Geary • When: Sat., Oct. 14th, 2023• Time: 7:30 a.m. Mass—2 pm• Cost: $30• Breakfast & Lunch will be served. What is reparation and what is our role in fulfilling our Lady of Fatima’s call to make reparation for sins against her Immaculate Heart? All men 18 andContinue reading “Men’s Retreat”
October Rosary Challenge
OCTOBER ROSARY CHALLENGE1,000 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 twoContinue reading “October Rosary Challenge”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 9-29-23
25th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 9-29-23, Year A Readings: 1st Reading Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5; Gospel Jn 1:47-51 Feast: Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels Theme: The Love of Angels When great leaders are recognized, it usually is with a lot of fanfare and a gathering of those who believe inContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 9-29-23”
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. It is not too early to buy your Halloween Candy! Thank You for Supporting our Knights!
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 10-1-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Protecting the lives of pre-born babies in their mother’s wombs is still the preeminent social justice issue of our time. Every other “right” that people claim to have pales in comparison to the right of a little baby to live. Babies in the womb are personsContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 10-1-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 10-1-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Proteger las vidas de los bebés no nacidos en el vientre de su madre sigue siendo el tema preeminente de justicia social de nuestro tiempo. Cualquier otro “derecho” que la gente dice tener palidece en comparación con el derecho de un bebé pequeño a vivir. Los bebés en el vientre materno son personasContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-1-2023 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-29-23
Friday, September 29, 2023, Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rev 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Today we celebrate the three Archangels the church names by name. The following is information from the Encyclopedia of Saints: The first is Saint Michael, whose name means, “Who is like God.” HeContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-29-23”
Blessing of the Animals
Fr. Geary will Bless your Animals on Saturday, September 30th! The blessing will take place at the St. James Rectory Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. Animals to be blessed must be on a leash or in pet carriers at all times. We Hope to See You There!
RCIA
While we cannot know Him fully in this life, God has chosen to make Himself known to us. This is His invitation to us to follow after Him. But how? How does God reveal Himself to us? Please join us this Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in Connolly Hall as we talk about God’s revelationContinue reading “RCIA”
St. James Men’s Day Retreat With Fr. Geary
When: Sat., Oct. 14th, 2023 Time: 7:30 a.m. Mass—2:00 p.m. Cost: $30 * Breakfast & Lunch will be served.* What is reparation and what is our role in fulfilling our Lady of Fatima’s call to make reparation for sins against her Immaculate Heart? All men 18 years old and over are invitedContinue reading “St. James Men’s Day Retreat With Fr. Geary”
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