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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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!
Annual Life Chain
Annual Life Chain Sunday, October 1, 2023 2:00—4:00 p.m. Main Street Bridge Belvidere, Illinois Come and Stand Up for Life!
Respect Life Group “Meet & Greet”
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023Time: 7:00—8:30 p.m.Location: St. James Center Meeting Rm. Please join our Respect Life Committee and the Knights of Columbus in welcoming representatives from organizations which we are able to help support due to your generous donations. Come and learn about these worthy ministries. • MaDonna Renewal Center (Freeport)• Catholic Charities (Belvidere)•Continue reading “Respect Life Group “Meet & Greet””
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!
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 9-24-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! In the Holy Scriptures, the image of a “day” signifies a lifetime. The Lord has invited us to work for Him at various hours of the “day” in our life. He sought you at the dawn of your life, at nine o’clock, noon, three o’clock andContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 9-24-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 9-24-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! En las Sagradas Escrituras, la imagen de un “día” significa toda una vida. El Señor nos ha invitado a trabajar para Él en varias horas del “día” en nuestra vida. Él te buscó en el amanecer de tu vida, a las nueve en punto, mediodía, tres en punto y cinco en punto. ¿AContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 9-24-2023 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-22-23
24th Friday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 2023 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49: 6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 I’ve been studying the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes again lately. It seemed to be the right thing to do, and of course, the teachings are sound. While the Church spends a lot of time discussing the TenContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-22-23”
Pilgrimage Trip to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion
PILGRIMAGE TRIP TO THE SHRINE OF CHRIST’S PASSION ST. JOHN, INDIANA Fr. Brian Geary and Fr. Steven Sabo led a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion on Monday, September 11th with a full busload of pilgrims. Watch for more pictures on our website next week!
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”
Annual Life Chain
Sunday, October 1, 2023 2:00—4:00 p.m. Main Street Bridge Belvidere, Illinois Come and Stand Up for Life!
Tootsie Roll Drive
THIS WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 16TH & 17TH IS THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE! Look for the men of the Knights of Columbus in the Yellow Vests this weekend after all Masses . . .they will be taking donations for Tootsie Rolls. Please be generous – all proceeds benefit people in our area with disabilities.
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection-Our lady of Sorrows – 9-15-2023
Our Lady of Sorrows, Feast Day, September 15, 2023 1 Tm 1: 1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-9, 11; Jn 19:25-27 Today marks the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows. It is a day we honor the Virgin Mary of the seven sorrows she endured during Jesus’s life and ultimate crucifixion. They are: TheContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection-Our lady of Sorrows – 9-15-2023”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 9-17-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! In order to make our reception of Holy Communion more fruitful, the Lord exhorts us to prepare our souls with proper dispositions. Where is your heart when you approach the sanctuary to receive the Lord’s Body and Blood? Have you forgiven those who have hurtContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 9-17-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 9-17-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Para que nuestra recepción de la Sagrada Comunión sea más fructífera, el Señor nos exhorta a preparar nuestras almas con disposiciones adecuadas. ¿Dónde está tu corazón cuando te acercas al altar para recibir el Cuerpo y la Sangre del Señor? ¿Has perdonado a los que te han lastimado? ¿Estás enojado con tu hermano?Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 9-17-2023 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-14-23
23rd Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 9-14-23, Year AReadings: 1st Reading Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc,34-38; 2nd Reading Phil 2:6-11; Gospel Jn 3:3-17Feast: Exaltation of the Holy CrossTheme: Tree of Life When all the trees are gone, life on this earth, as we know it, will cease to exist. Without trees, there is no cleaning ofContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-14-23”
St. James Men’s Day Retreat With Fr. Geary
When:Sat., Oct. 14th, 2023 Time: 7:30 a.m. Mass—2:00 pm Cost: $30 Breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration at the table in the church narthex after all Masses for the next two weekends. All men 18 and older are invited to join us in this time being created for men to draw nearer to theContinue reading “St. James Men’s Day Retreat With Fr. Geary”
Annual Life Chain
Annual Life Chain Sunday, October 1, 2023 2:00—4:00 p.m. Main Street Bridge Belvidere, Illinois Come and Stand Up for Life!
Prayer Service at Calvary Cemetery
Prayer Service for All Infants Who Have DiedCalvary Cemeterywith Bishop David MalloySaturday, September 9th10:00 a.m.This Prayer Service is for all infants who have died, including those who were stillborn, miscarried, or aborted. ~ Sponsored by the St. Bridget Church Respect Life Committee. Please call the St. Bridget Church parish office at 815-633-6311 with any questions.
RCIA
Are you an adult who missed your first Eucharist and/or still need to be confirmed? Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic or simply wanting to learn about the Catholic faith? Is that person you? Maybe you are returning to the Church, or just wanting to explore the Faith after so many years haveContinue reading “RCIA”
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