St. James, Belvidere

Happy Easter

ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN! Father Geary, Fr. Schuessler, Deacon Jim, Deacon Steven, Deacon Stu, and the Parish Staff all wish you and your families a very Blessed Easter!

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Jesus Christ is risen, alleluia! The Son of God defeated death and hell by rising triumphantly from the grave. The Lord loves us so much that He became man to give us union with Him through His life, death, and resurrection. In Him we live, in Him we die,Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 4-9-2023”

Carta de P. Geary, 4-9-2023 – Español

¡Jesucristo ha resucitado, aleluya! El Hijo de Dios derrotó a la muerte y al infierno resucitando triunfalmente de la tumba. El Señor nos ama tanto que se hizo hombre para darnos unión con Él a través de Su vida, muerte y resurrección. En Él vivimos, en Él morimos, en Él resucitamos, ¡aleluya! Ahora podemos vivir una vidaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 4-9-2023 – Español”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 4-7-23

Good Friday, April 7, 2023 Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2,6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42 Preface: I will admit, this is from last year. But, when I read it in preparing for this year, I liked it so much, I decided to use it again. However, I would like to add one thing,Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 4-7-23”

Divine Mercy Schedule

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA/CHAPLETSt. James Church402 Church St.Belvidere, IL815-547-6397 Divine Mercy Sunday is April 16, 2023 The nine-day Divine Mercy Novena/Chaplet begins on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. and continues every day in the church at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday, April 16th. The schedule for the afternoon service on Divine Mercy Sunday, AprilContinue reading “Divine Mercy Schedule”

Religious Education

Open Registration 2023-2024(Discount Available) Sunday April 18, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Sunday April 23, 2023, from 9:00—11:30 am (St. James Center)Wednesday, May 1, 2023, from 2:30 pm—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center)Registration by Appointment is available: Please Call the RE Office atContinue reading “Religious Education”

Office Closed

In recognition of Holy Week, the parish office will be closed on Holy Thursday, April 6th, and Good Friday, April 7th. The office will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 10th. Thank You!

WAY OF THE CROSS

Please Join Us on GOOD FRIDAY as we walk “The Way of the Cross” into the streets of Belvidere. This begins in the St. James Center gym at 9:00 a.m., into the streets at 10:00 a.m., and will end at the three wooden crosses in the Rectory parking lot. This is our opportunity to WalkContinue reading “WAY OF THE CROSS”

Blessing of the Easter Food

Fr. Geary will bless the Easter food and baskets in the church at 10:00 a.m. on Holy Saturday, April 8th. Please place your baskets on the steps leading up to the altar for the blessing. Hope to see you there!

Holy Week Schedule

HOLY THURSDAY ~ April 6, 20237:30 a.m. – No Morning Mass7:00 p.m. – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – BI-LINGUAL FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (GOOD FRIDAY) ~ April 7, 20237:30 a.m. – No Morning Mass1:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – English7:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s PassionContinue reading “Holy Week Schedule”

Carta de P. Geary, 4-2-2023 – Español

Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Bienvenidos a la Semana Santa, el tiempo en que la Iglesia expresa el misterio pascual de manera rica en la sagrada liturgia. El Domingo de Ramos comienza esta semana cuando recordamos la entrada triunfal de Jesús en la ciudad santa de Jerusalén. El JuevesContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 4-2-2023 – Español”

Religious Education Registration

Religious EducationOpen Registration 2023-2024(Discount Available) Sunday April 18, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Sunday April 23, 2023, from 9:00—11:30 am (St. James Center)Wednesday, May 1, 2023, from 2:30 pm—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Sunday, May 16, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is available: Please Call the REContinue reading “Religious Education Registration”

Parish Office Closed

In recognition of Holy Week, the parish office will be closed on Holy Thursday, April 6th, and Good Friday, April 7th. The office will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 10th. Thank You!

Way of the Cross

Knights of Columbus Breakfast

Palm Sunday, April 2nd8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. * Eggs Made to Order * Pancakes* Bacon & Sausage ~ Free-Will Donation ~ Please join us for breakfast sponsored by our Knights!

Blessing of the Easter Food

Holy Week Schedule

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD ~ April 2, 20234:00 p.m. Mass – Saturday, April 1, 2023 – English7:30 & 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sunday, April 2, 2023 – English12:00 p.m. Mass – Sunday, April 2, 2023 – Spanish HOLY THURSDAY ~ April 6, 20237:30 a.m. – No Morning Mass7:00 p.m. – EveningContinue reading “Holy Week Schedule”

Stations of the Cross

There will be Stations of the Cross in St James Church this Friday, March 31st, at the following times: 5:30 p.m. in English – The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary will be prayed after the 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross in Spanish Please join usContinue reading “Stations of the Cross”

First Saturday

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, April 1, 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!

Fr. Geary’s Letter, 4-2-2023

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Welcome to Holy Week, the time when the Church expresses the Paschal Mystery in rich fashion in the sacred liturgy. Palm Sunday begins this week as we recall Jesus’ triumphant entrance into the holy City of Jerusalem. Holy Thursday makes present the Last Supper and theContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 4-2-2023”