The St. James Christmas Choir will begin singing at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve – prior to the 4:00 p.m. Mass. If you are attending 4:00 p.m. Mass this Christmas Eve, please consider coming early to help bring in the Christ Child!
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St. James Parish – Christmas Mass Times
Friday, December 24th, 2021 – Christmas Eve4:00 & 5:30 p.m. – English7:00 p.m. – Spanish Saturday, December 25th, 2021 – Christmas Day7:30 & 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m. – SpanishNOTE: There will not be a 4:00 p.m. Mass for Sunday, December 26th Obligation. Sunday, December 26th, 20217:30 & 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m. – Spanish Friday,Continue reading “St. James Parish – Christmas Mass Times”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 12-26-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ our newborn King! During the Christmas season the Church celebrates the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Their love, unity and faithfulness form a model for us all. God became man in a poor, working class family which exuded magnificent holiness. Jesus Christ grewContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 12-26-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 12-26-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de Santiago: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo nuestro Rey recién nacido! Durante la temporada navideña, la Iglesia celebra a la Sagrada Familia, Jesús, María y José. Su amor, unidad y fidelidad forman un modelo para todos nosotros. Dios se hizo hombre en una familia pobre de clase trabajadora que exudaba una magnífica santidad. Jesucristo creció hasta la edadContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 12-26-2021 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 12-23-21
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection – December 23, 20214th Week of Advent, Thursday, Year CReadings: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24-20, Ps 25, 4-4ab, 8-9, 10&14, Gospel Lk 1:57-66Optional Memorial of St. John Kanty, Priest Theme: Preparing for the Lord How wonderfully written is the Bible! It is the story of salvation history, the story of our salvation. AsContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 12-23-21”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 12-19-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! One of the key figures in the Advent Season is the Blessed Virgin Mary. Of course, we know that Jesus Christ was born of her and, therefore, she is the Mother of God. But before the Savior’s birth, Mary teaches us faithfulness and love in herContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 12-19-2021”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-17-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection3rd Friday in Advent, December 17, 2021Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4b, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Today we begin the Octave before Christmas – the time we focus on all the prophecies declaring the coming of the Messiah, beginning with the sons of Jacob, being assured they will be blessed until the ultimateContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-17-21”
Carta de P. Geary, 12-19-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia se Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Una de las figuras clave en el tiempo de Adviento es la Santísima Virgen María. Por supuesto que sabemos que Jesucristo nació de ella y, por lo tanto, ella es la Madre de Dios. Pero antes del nacimiento del Salvador, María nos enseña fidelidad y amorContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 12-19-2021 – Español”
Parish Office Closed Dates
Parish Office Closed In Celebration of the Birth of Christ,the parish office will be closed on Christmas Eve and Monday, December 27th. The office will re-open on Tuesday, December 28th. Merry Christmas !
Year End Giving
If you itemize on your tax return:Contact your tax advisor for advice about how end-of-year charitablegiving would work best in yourspecific situation. Contact the Office of Charitable Giving at the Diocese ofRockford to find out more about end-of-year giving options.
St. James Angel Tree
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR ANGEL TREE GIFT TO CHURCH THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 18TH AND 19TH! Please put the gift card in a gift box or envelope, with tag(s) attached, and return to the church narthex the weekend of December 18th & 19th. Our volunteers will collect and prepare the cards to be pickedContinue reading “St. James Angel Tree”
Christmas Music
The St. James Christmas Choir will begin singing at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve – prior to the 4:00 p.m. Mass. If you are attending 4:00 p.m. Mass this Christmas Eve, please consider coming early to help bring in the Christ Child!
St. James Parish – Christmas Mass Times
Friday, December 24th, 2021 – Christmas Eve4:00 & 5:30 p.m. – English7:00 p.m. – Spanish Saturday, December 25th, 2021 – Christmas Day7:30 & 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m. – SpanishNOTE: There will not be a 4:00 p.m. Mass for Sunday, December 26th Obligation. Sunday, December 26th, 20217:30 & 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m. – Spanish Friday,Continue reading “St. James Parish – Christmas Mass Times”
RCIA
In this image we see Christ who would soon become for us both victim and priest as He institutes the sacrament of sacraments, the Eucharist. It is in the breaking of the bread (The Mass) that we come to know Him most intimately and through which we shall live forever. Please join us this TuesdayContinue reading “RCIA”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 12-12-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! “What should we do?” This question was directed to St. John the Baptist by three different groups of people in today’s Gospel. What a humble question! They were open to the Holy Spirit by asking such a question to St. John. The people who listened toContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 12-12-2021”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection-12-5-21
Deacon Jim Olson’s ReflectionDecember 5, 2021 – Second Week in Advent005 12-5-21 2ND SOA Luke 3:1-6 John was filled and led by the Spirit. John’s prophetic calling and mission preceded his conception and birth. The angel had announced to Zechariah that his barren wife will conceive a son, and “you shall call his name John,”Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection-12-5-21”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-10-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection Friday the 2nd week of Advent, December 10, 2021Is 48:17-19, Ps 1: 1-4, 6, Mt 11:16-19 Have you ever thought about a teacher you had growing up? I mean, the one that really made an impression on you. What was he or she like? Were they gentle? Kind? Challenging and prodding youContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-10-21”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-9-21
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection – December 9, 2021Homily for 2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, 12-9-21, Year C; Optional Memorial – Saint Juan Diego CuauhtlatoatzinReadings: Is 41:13-20, Ps 145, 1, 9-13ab, Gospel Mt 11:1-15Theme: Least In Heaven The least of those who are in heaven are greater than the most holy here on Earth. St. John theContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-9-21”
Knights of Columbus Save the Date
SAVE THE DATE ! ! !St. James Parish ChristmasEpiphany PartySaturday, January 8th, 2022 More Information Will BeComing Soon! Sponsored by St. JamesKnights of Columbus
St. James Angel Tree
The St. James Angel Tree will once again be in the church narthex the weekend of December 11th & 12th. You may take names from our tree before or after Masses that weekend. Please remember to write your name and phone number next to your angel’s name on the registration sheet provided so we canContinue reading “St. James Angel Tree”
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