Una parte clave de este año de avivamiento eucarístico es el papel de los laicos en la obra de evangelización. Jesús dijo en el Evangelio de hoy: “La mies es abundante, pero los obreros son pocos” y, “Ve más bien a las ovejas perdidas de la casa de Israel” (Mt 9:37; 10:6). Dios los haContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 6-18-2023 – Español”
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Parish Office Closed
Monday, June 19th, is a Federal Holiday, and the parish office will be closed, per Bishop Malloy. The parish office will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20th.
WALK FOR LIFE AND FAMILY
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL WALK FOR LIFE AND FAMILY! SATURDAY – JUNE 24TH, 2023 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE BUILDING 200 S. WYMAN STREET ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS The walk will begin with a rally at the State of Illinois building on Wyman Street and then walk several blocks past CityContinue reading “WALK FOR LIFE AND FAMILY”
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION
JUNE 11th, 2023 The rain kept the procession with Jesus in the monstrance into the neighborhood around St. James Church from happening on Sunday. However, the rain did not stop the procession in the church, which was met by the standing-room-only crowd, as all adored the true presence of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior ~Continue reading “CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION”
*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*
Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments ofFirst Communion and ConfirmationTuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633 ** Forms, with tuition information and dates are available online at http://www.stjamesbelvidere.org and at the RE Office. WHY ITContinue reading “*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*”
St. James Feast Celebration
Cash Raffle Only 500 Tickets to be Sold GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THEY ARE GONE! CLOSE TO 100 TICKETS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SOLD! Tickets – $20 Each1st Prize — $3,0002nd Prize —$1,5003rd Prize — $ 500 Winner need not be present. BC Raffle Permit on File. Members of the Knights will be selling ticketsContinue reading “St. James Feast Celebration”
Corpus Christi Procession
This year’s Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) Procession will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11th, outside the church entrance. We will process through the neighborhood and close the procession with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church. Please join us as we strive to bring Christ to theContinue reading “Corpus Christi Procession “
Pro-Life Walk
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL WALK FOR LIFE AND FAMILY! SATURDAY – JUNE 24TH, 202311:00 AM – 1:00 PM STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE BUILDING200 S. WYMAN STREETROCKFORD, ILLINOIS The walk will begin with a rally at the State of Illinois building on Wyman Street and then walk several blocks past City Hall, andContinue reading “Pro-Life Walk”
THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY IS HERE!
The Eucharistic Miracle Display is here at St. James Church in Connolly Hall now until Thursday, June 15th, after all Masses. Saturdays until 6:00 pm, Sundays until 2:00 pm, and weekdays during office hours—8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Make sure you stop down to Connolly Hall to see the display and learn for yourselves thatContinue reading “THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY IS HERE!”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 6-8-23
9th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 6-8-23, Year A Readings: First Reading Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Ps 128:1-5; Gospel Mk 12:28-34 Theme: Simplicity of The Golden Rule There are many times when I am amazed at the simplicity of Jesus’s answers in the Bible. So many times, the scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees ask JesusContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 6-8-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’ Reflection 6-9-23
9th Friday in Ordinary time, June 9, 2023 Tb 11:5-17; Ps 146: 1b-2, 6c-10; Mk 12:35-37 As we near the end of the book of Tobit, we find out the angel Raphael convinces Tobiah to bring back the “medicines” of the fish. Using them, Tobit’s sight was restored and Tobit praises God for all thatContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’ Reflection 6-9-23”
*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*
Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationTuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633 ** Forms, with tuition information and dates are available online at http://www.stjamesbelvidere.org and at the RE Office. WHYContinue reading “*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*”
Carta de P. Geary, 6-11-2023 – Español
¡Bendito sea Jesús en el Santísimo Sacramento del Altar! La fiesta de hoy de Corpus Christi fue instituida por el Papa Urbano IV hace más de 700 años después de verificar un milagro eucarístico. Un sacerdote que dudaba de la Presencia Real de Jesús experimentó que la Sagrada Hostia derramó sangre real sobre los mantelesContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 6-11-2023 – Español”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 6-11-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar! Today’s feast of Corpus Christi was instituted by Pope Urban IV over 700 years ago after he verified a Eucharistic miracle. A priest who doubted the Real Presence of Jesus experienced the sacred Host shed real blood on theContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 6-11-23”
May Crowning
With May being the “Month of Mary,” on Friday, May 5th, the members of “Our Lady of Good Success” Legion of Mary group, sponsored the St. James Church “May Crowning.” Pictured are members of the Legion of Mary and this year’s “Crowner of Mary,” Miss Cambrie McSweeney. Many people were present during the May CrowningContinue reading “May Crowning”
Pro-Life Walk
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL WALK FOR LIFE AND FAMILY! SATURDAY – JUNE 24TH, 2023 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE BUILDING 200 S. WYMAN STREET ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS The walk will begin with a rally at the State of Illinois building on Wyman Street and then walk several blocks pastContinue reading “Pro-Life Walk”
Corpus Christi Procession
This year’s Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) Procession will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11th, outside the church entrance. We will process through the neighborhood and close the procession with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church. Please join us as we strive to bring Christ toContinue reading “Corpus Christi Procession “
THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY IS HERE ! ! !
The Eucharistic Miracle Display is here at St. James Church in Connolly Hall now until Thursday, June 15th, after all Masses. Saturdays until 6:00 pm, Sundays until 2:00 pm, and weekdays during office hours—8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Make sure you stop down to Connolly Hall to see the display and learn for yourselves thatContinue reading “THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY IS HERE ! ! !”
*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*
Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationMonday, June 5, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633 ** Forms, with tuition information andContinue reading “*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*”
2023 Diocesan Appeal
You should have received an envelope for this year’s Diocesan Appeal (Stewardship) in the mail. To give to the Diocesan Appeal, please see the options to give listed below. Online Giving: Credit/debit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) – or– Withdrawal from bank account (Checking or Savings) – Please visit this link to go to theContinue reading “2023 Diocesan Appeal”
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