“Let the children come to me.” Matthew 12:14Is God calling you to spread the Catholic Faith?Our Religious Education Program needs volunteer teachers and teacher assistants. Monday Night6:00—7:30 PM Wednesday Afternoon4:30—5:45 PM Middle & High School1st Year Confirmation Prep.2nd Year Confirmation Prep.Teacher Assistants Middle High School1st Year First Communion Prep.Kindergarten Teacher Come and See!Please join us for light refreshmentsContinue reading “COFFEE WITH THE CATECHISTS”
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RE Registration
St. James Religious Education Open Registration Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 2:00-6:00 PM (St James Center Meeting Room) **Discount Ended June 27, 2023** ***Registrations after Wednesday, August 9th, 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 toContinue reading “RE Registration”
First Saturday
Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on August 5, 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!
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 8-3-23
17th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 8-3-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Ex 40:16-21,34-38 Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Gospel Mt 13:47-53Optional Memorial: St. Apollinaris Bishop and MartyrTheme: Live Each Day As If It Were Your Last There is only one certainty in this life on earth and that is death. Eventually, we all will face thisContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 8-3-23”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 8-6-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Holy Mass is offering ourselves with Jesus Christ to God the Father. The once-for-all sacrifice of Christ on the cross is made present at Holy Mass so that we might participate in the offering. God the Father wants everyone on earth to join in the redeemingContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 8-6-23”
St. James Festival Pictures and Thank You
Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make the 2023 St. James Festival a Big Success! Your hard work and dedication to St. James Church is very much appreciated. The great food, games for the kids, music, friendship, and beautiful weather all together made for a Wonderful Day!
Monthly Pro-Life Rosary
Please join us this Sunday, July 30th, for the monthly rosary to pray for the end to abortion here in Illinois. This rosary is held every last Sunday of the month at 1:15 p.m. in St. James Church, Belvidere, IL Rosario pro-vidamensual para rezar por el fin del aborto aquí en Illinois. Cuando: Cada últimoContinue reading “Monthly Pro-Life Rosary “
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!
COFFEE WITH THE CATECHISTS
“Let the children come to me.” Matthew 12:14Is God calling you to spread the Catholic Faith?Our Religious Education Program needs volunteer teachers and teacher assistants. Monday Night6:00—7:30 PM Wednesday Afternoon4:30—5:45 PM Middle & High School1st Year Confirmation Prep.2nd Year Confirmation Prep.Teacher Assistants Middle High School1st Year First Communion Prep.Kindergarten Teacher Come and See!Please join us for light refreshmentsContinue reading “COFFEE WITH THE CATECHISTS”
St. James Religious Education Open Registration
St. James Religious Education Open Registration Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 2:00-6:00 PM (St James Center Meeting Room) **Discount Ended June 27, 2023** ***Registrations after Wednesday, August 9th, 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 toContinue reading “St. James Religious Education Open Registration “
Knights of Columbus Raffle & 50/50 Tickets Winners
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PURCHASED TICKETS FOR THE ST. JAMES FESTIVAL RAFFLE! Congratulations to the winners of the St. James Festival’s Cash Raffle & 50/50 Drawing! Cash Raffle Winners: $3,000 ~ Robert Janik $1,500 ~ Renee Conway $500 ~ Ray Oleferchik 50/50 Cash Drawing Winner: Ticket #858963 Winning Cash in the Amount of: $170.00
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-28-23
16th Friday, July 28, 2023, in Ordinary Time, Yr1 Ex 20-1:17, Ps 19:8-11, Mt 13:18-23 When I work with adult candidates who would like to enter the church, we use a process called, “Rite of Christian Initiation as Adults,” commonly referred to as RCIA. It can be a long process, around six months or so,Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-28-23”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-30-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Holy Communion is the union of God with a soul in the state of grace either in heaven or on earth. Since we are not yet in heaven, Holy Communion on earth fills us with every heavenly blessing and grace (Catechism of the CatholicContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-30-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-30-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La Santa Comunión es la unión de Dios con un alma en estado de gracia, ya sea en el cielo o en la tierra. Como aún no estamos en el cielo, la Santa Comunión en la tierra nos llena de toda bendición y gracia celestial (Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica CIC, 1402).Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-30-2023 – Español”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-23-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica (CIC) destaca tres frutos de la Santa Comunión. Recuerda, sólo un católico bautizado en estado de gracia (es decir, no consciente de pecado grave) puede recibir la Santísima Eucaristía. La recepción del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesús trae muchos frutos al alma. Primero, la recepciónContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-23-2023 – Español”
Coffee with the Catechists
“Let the children come to me.” Matthew 12:14Is God calling you to spread the Catholic Faith?Our Religious Education Program needs volunteer teachers and teacher assistants. Monday Night6:00—7:30 PM Wednesday Afternoon 4:30—5:45 PM Middle & High School1st Year Confirmation Prep. 2nd Year Confirmation Prep.Teacher Assistants Middle High School1st Year First Communion Prep.Kindergarten Teacher Come and See!PleaseContinue reading “Coffee with the Catechists”
St. James Feast Day Extra Mass
In honor of St. James’ Feast Day on Tuesday, July 25th, there will be two Masses celebrated here at St. James Church on that day: 7:30 a.m. in English and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish. St. James the Greater, Pray for Us! ~ Photo Credit – Karen Snyder
Knights of Columbus Raffle
St. James Feast Celebration Cash Raffle Only 500 Tickets to be Sold GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THEY ARE GONE! LESS THAN 20 TICKETS ARE LEFT! CALL OR STOP BY THE PARISH OFFICE TO PURCHASE TICKETS – IF WE STILL HAVE THEM! Tickets – $20 Each 1st Prize — $3,000 2nd Prize —$1,500 3rd PrizeContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Raffle”
St. James Festival
DON’T MISS IT!!! THE ST. JAMES FESTIVAL IS HERE THIS SUNDAY! LIVE MUSIC! FOOD AVAILABLE! KIDS GAMES AND ACTIVITIES! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. – SUNDAY SEE YOU THERE!
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-23-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) highlights three fruits of Holy Communion. Remember, only a baptized Catholic in the state of grace (that is, not conscious of grave sin) may receive the Most Holy Eucharist. The reception of the Body and Blood of Jesus bringsContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-23-23”
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