St. James, Belvidere

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-19-23

Friday of the 6th week of Easter, May 19, 2023 Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47: 2-7; Jn 16:20-23 “No one will take your joy away from you.” (Jn 16:22) What reassurance we have from God regarding joy. How someone or something can take it away from us so easily is very disconcerting. Maybe instead of focusingContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-19-23”

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 “Diocesan Appeal”

Carta de P. Geary, 5-14-2023 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El mes de mayo está tradicionalmente dedicado a la Santísima Virgen María. Ella es la Madre de Dios y la Madre de la Iglesia. La maternidad divina de María la dispuso, por designio de Dios, a ser la Madre de todos los creyentes. En este día, cuando recordamos a nuestras madres naturalesContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-14-2023 – Español”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 5-11-23

5th week of Easter, Thursday, 5-11-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3,10; Gospel Jn 15:9-11Theme: Christ’s Love Completes Our Joy I have always been a lover of dogs. I have had dogs as pets almost my entire life. The one thing that attracts me to them is their never-ending love for us. ItContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 5-11-23”

Religious Education

Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationTuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Monday, 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 byContinue reading “** Religious Education **”

Mother’s Day Carnations

Attention All Children . . . . Mother’s Day is this weekend! Why not brighten your Mom’s day with a lovely flower from our Respect Life Committee? Carnations, in a variety of Spring colors, will be available after Masses on May 13th and 14th, honoring all our Moms!

Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-14-23

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The month of May is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the Mother of God and the Mother of the Church. Mary’s divine motherhood disposed her, by God’s design, to be the Mother of all believers. On this day when we remember ourContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 5-14-23”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-12-23

Friday of the 5th week of Easter, May 12, 2023Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 The other night, we were sitting at home and had just finished watching the news on TV. I was thinking to myself about all the noise I was hearing. The announcer was practically yelling in my face about theContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-12-23”

May Crowning

Friday, May, 5th After the 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass Please join us in honoring our Mother Mary during the month of May beginning with May Crowning on May 5th. You may bring flowers to the foot of our statue of Mary during the procession. All are welcome to join us!

2023 Diocesan Appeal

You should have received an envelope for this year’s Diocesan Appeal (Stewardship) in the mail. Please click on the pictures above to see the different options on how to give! Online Giving: Credit/debit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) – or– Withdrawal from bank account (Checking or Savings) – Please visit this link to go toContinue reading “2023 Diocesan Appeal”

Religious Education

Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments ofFirst Communion and ConfirmationTuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Monday, 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 AppointmentContinue reading “Religious Education”

First Saturday

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, May 6, 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!

Carta de P. Geary, 5-7-2023 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Jesús dijo de sí mismo: “Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida. Nadie viene al Padre sino por mí” (Jn 14:6). Jesús no solo nos mostró el camino al cielo, Él es el camino. Jesús es la puerta, el único que puede salvar, la piedra angular de nuestra casa espiritual,Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-7-2023 – Español”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-5-23

Friday of the 4th week of Easter, May 5, 2023Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2: 6-11; Jn 14:1-6 This week started with Jesus being the Good Shepherd, the one who will make sure we are protected and cared for. All week long we have been hearing about how Jesus is not only the Good Shepherd, but alsoContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-5-23”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-4-23

4th week of Easter, Thursday, 5-4-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3,21-22,25&27; Gospel Jn 13:16-20Theme: Receiving Christ “Amen, amen, I say to you whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” One day you are driving in your car alone and all ofContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-4-23”

Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-7-2023

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Jesus said of Himself: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus not only showed us the way to heaven, He is the way. Jesus is the gate, the only One whoContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-7-2023”

Carta de P. Geary, 4-30-2023 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La voz de Jesús es la voz del Buen Pastor. Él es el camino, la verdad y la vida; nadie viene al Padre sino por medio de Él (Jn. 14:6). Jesús se llama a sí mismo la puerta, lo que significa que es sólo a través de Él que somos salvos. Nadie niContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 4-30-2023 – Español”

Monthly Bi-lingual Pro-Life Rosary

Please join us, this Sunday, April 30th, for the monthly rosary to pray for the end to abortion here in Illinois. WHEN: Every Last Sunday of the MonthTIME: 1:15 pmWHERE: St. James Church, Belvidere, IL Rosario pro-vida bilingūe mensual para rezar por el fin del aborto aquí en Illinois. Continue reading “Monthly Bi-lingual Pro-Life Rosary”

May Crowning

“Finding God Within”

Reflections on Prayer Guided by the spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila St. James Women’s Day Retreat Please pray for all those who will be attending the Retreat on Saturday, May 6th.