Dear Friends: You know by now that in the United States we are in a three-year process and celebration of Eucharistic Revival. The American Catholic Bishops called for this revival as more than 60% of American Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. They don’t take Jesus atContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Letter 8-27-23”
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Fr. Schuessler’s Carta 8-27-23
Estimados amigos: Ustedes ya saben que en los Estados Unidos estamos en un proceso de tres años y celebración del Avivamiento Eucarístico. Los obispos católicos estadounidenses pidieron este avivamiento ya que más del 60% de los católicos estadounidenses no creen en la Presencia Real de Jesús en el Santísimo Sacramento. No toman a Jesús enContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Carta 8-27-23”
St. James Religious Education Open Registration
**Discount Ended June 27, 2023** ***Current registrations will be charged a $20.00 Late Fee*** NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 **Registration by Appointment is available: Call the RE Office to make an appointment at 815-547-7633.**
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 forContinue reading “Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion”
2023 Missionary Co-Op
Next Weekend, August 26th and 27th, St. James will have a Missionary Priest celebrating and speaking at all Masses about his Mission. A second collection will be taken directly after the first collection at all Masses during this weekend to benefit his mission. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 8-20-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Continuing with our catechesis during the Eucharistic Revival, we focus today on how the Most Holy Eucharist sends us out on mission to bring the whole world to faith in Jesus Christ. Once we have come to believe that the Most Holy Eucharist is the BodyContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 8-20-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 8-20-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Continuando con nuestra catequesis durante el Avivamiento Eucarístico, nos centramos hoy en cómo la Santísima Eucaristía nos envía en misión para llevar al mundo entero a la fe en Jesucristo. Una vez que hemos llegado a creer que la Santísima Eucaristía es el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesucristo, debemos contarle alContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 8-20-2023 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-18-23
19th Friday in Ordinary time, yr. 1, August 18, 2023 Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 We have a wonderful story from the prophet, Joshua, today. Joshua recounted all the things God did for His people, from before Abraham, all the way to where the Israelites were in the Promised Land andContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-18-23”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 8-15-23
19th Week of Ordinary Time, Tuesday, 8-15-23, Year A Readings: First Reading Rv. 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Ps 45; Second Reading 1 Cor 15:20-27; Gospel Lk 1:39-56 Solemnity: Assumption of the BVM Theme: A Mother’s Love Motherhood is a vocation of love. When we were wrongly accused or unfairly treated, she advocated on our behalf toContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 8-15-23”
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 $47 with tram. See the flyer in this week’s bulletin forContinue reading “Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion”
RCIA
Are you an adult who missed your First Eucharist and/or still need to be confirmed? Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic or simply wanting to learn about the Catholic faith? Maybe you are returning to the Church, or just wanting to explore the Faith after so many years have passed since CCD classesContinue reading “RCIA”
Catechists and Assistants Needed
Is God calling you to spread the Catholic Faith?“Let the children come to me.” ~Matthew 12:14 Our Religious Education Program needs volunteer teachers and teacher assistants. If you feel you are being called to help in any of the following capacities, it would be very helpful to our program and our children: Monday Night: 6:00—7:30Continue reading “Catechists and Assistants Needed”
Stewardship
2023 Diocesan Appeal As of August 8, 2023 Goal:$ 73,793.00 Total Pledged:$ 52,466.00 Pledge Balance:$ 11,822.95 Anticipated Shortfall:$ 21,327.00
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, August 15th, is “The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass Times for the Holy Day are: 7:30, 9:00 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. in English 7:00 p.m. in Spanish
RE Registration
St. James Religious Education Open Registration **Discount Ended June 27, 2023** ***Current registrations will be charged a $20.00 Late Fee*** NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 **Registration by Appointment is available: Call the RE Office to make an appointment at 815-547-7633.**
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 8-13-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. At the end of her earthly pilgrimage Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into heavenly glory. As sinless from her conceptionContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 8-13-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 8-13-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El 15 de agosto es la solemnidad de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María al cielo. Al final de su peregrinación terrena, María, la madre de Jesús, fue llevada en cuerpo y alma a la gloria celestial. Sin pecado desde su concepción y durante toda su vida en la tierra, laContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 8-13-2023 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-11-23
18th Friday in Ordinary Time, Feast of St Clare, August 11, 2023 Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28 Today is the feast of St. Clare, the foundress of the Order of Saint Clare, an order that developed in the early 1200s and was blessed by Pope Innocent. There are two sets of readings forContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-11-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 8-6-2023 – Español
Alabado sea Jesucristo La Santa Misa es ofrecernos con Jesucristo a Dios Padre. El sacrificio de una vez por todas de Cristo en la cruz se hace presente en la Santa Misa para que podamos participar en la ofrenda. Dios el Padre quiere que todos en la tierra se unan a la pasión, muerte yContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 8-6-2023 – Español”
BOONE COUNTY FAIR
St. James Parish is hosting a booth at the Boone County Fair, August 8th-13th. More help is needed so please consider volunteering for a 2-hour shift, which gives us an opportunity to share our Catholic faith with fair-goers. Sign-up sheets are available in the church narthex. Thank You!
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