Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

Carta de P. Geary, 9-10-2023 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Continuando nuestra catequesis sobre la Santísima Eucaristía, hoy les recuerdo la grave obligación de participar en la Santa Misa todos los domingos y fiestas de precepto, a menos que sea excusado por una razón grave (por ejemplo, enfermedad, cuidado de enfermos, fenómenos meteorológicos graves, etc.) o dispensado por su propio pastor (CatecismoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 9-10-2023 – Español”

Fr. Geary’s Letter for 9-10-23

Dear Parishioners of St. James:             Praised be Jesus Christ!             Continuing our catechesis on the Most Holy Eucharist, today I remind you of the grave obligation to participate in Holy Mass every Sunday and holy day of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for example, illness, care for the sick, serious weather event,Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 9-10-23”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 9-7-23

22nd Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 9-7-23, Year A Readings: First Reading Col 1:14; Ps 98:2-6; Gospel Lk 5:1-11 Theme: Being Transformed and Wanting More Have you ever seen a picture, the kind that displays an obvious common scene at first glance, but when studied more closely reveals an entirely different and more powerful sceneContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 9-7-23”

MEETING TIME CHANGE

The Council of Catholic Women is changing its monthly meeting time, beginning with the Wednesday, September 6th, meeting. Come and join us at 12:30 p.m. each month at the St. James Center (formerly the St. James School). We will no longer have an evening meeting.  We look forward to seeing you!

Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion

~ Join Fr. Geary and Fr. Sabo on a Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana ~ Monday, September 11, 2023 Cost: $40 without tram (golf cart for those who have difficulty walking longer distances) & Cost will be $47 with tram. Seats on the bus are almost completely filledContinue reading “Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion”

First Saturday

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, September 2, 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!

Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion

~Join Fr. Geary and Fr. Sabo on a Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana~ Monday, September 11, 2023 Cost: $40 without tram (golf cart for those who have difficulty walking longer distances) & Cost will be $47 with tram. See the flyer in this week’s bulletin for more details.Continue reading “Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion”

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? Maybe you are returning to the Church, or just wanting to explore the Faith after so many years have passed since CCD classesContinue reading “RCIA”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-25-23

Friday, August 25, 2023 20th Week in Ordinary Time Ru 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Several years ago, at a friend’s 50th wedding anniversary, an elderly priest (and mutual friend), re-dedicated the couple’s marriage. It is not often you find couples married for 50 years anymore, but knowing this couple forContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-25-23”