Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 3-29-23

5th Wednesday of Lent, March 29, 2023 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; (Ps) Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 How difficult it is sometimes to understand what altar we are standing in front of. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew very well what altar they were in front of. They were in front of King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden altar. AndContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 3-29-23”

Be Reconciled Day

St. James Church “Be Reconciled” Confession HoursMarch 29, 20238:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.8:00-9:00 a.m. (English)9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Bi-Lingual)12:00-1:00 p.m. (English)1:00-2:00 p.m. (English)2:00-3:00 p.m. (Bi-Lingual)3:00-6:00 p.m. (English)Come ….. Be Reconciled with our Father!

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)Sunday, May 16, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center)Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633Continue reading “Religious Education”

LAST LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRY 

LAST LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRY IS MARCH 24th! Serving from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.Fried Alaskan Pollock, Potato Wedges,Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce, Salad, and a Roll.For Call-In Orders to Pickup or Call Ahead for Dine In,Please Call:  815-544-6311 Cost: Free-Will Donation ~ Please come & support our Knights! 

Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-26-2023

Dear Parishioners of St. James:                  Praised be Jesus Christ!                  The raising of Lazarus from the dead was a stupendous miracle. Death had always been final; it would be sheer madness to hope that your loved one could come back to life after having died. But Jesus is the resurrection and the life. By simply sayingContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-26-2023”

Carta de P. Geary, 3-26-2023 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!   La resurrección de Lázaro de entre los muertos fue un milagro estupendo. La muerte siempre había sido definitiva; sería una locura esperar que su ser querido pueda volver a la vida después de haber muerto. Pero Jesús es la resurrección y la vida. Simplemente diciendo las palabras, Cristo puede traer a losContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-26-2023 – Español”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-23-23

Fourth Week of Lent, Thursday, 3-23-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106: 19-23; Gospel Jn 5:31-47Optional Memorial: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, BishopTheme: Staying the Course How easy it is for us to change our thinking, especially when things get ordinary and routine, or there is a lack of leadership. As human beings, weContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-23-23”

Carta de P. Geary, 3-19-2023 – Español

Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!El pecado nos ciega de ver a Dios como Él realmente es y a nosotros mismos como realmente somos. Jesús enseña que si admitimos nuestros pecados (nuestra ceguera), entonces se nos dará la vista adecuada. Pero si decimos que nuestra vista está bien (es decir,Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-19-2023 – Español”

Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-19-2023

Dear Parishioners of St. James:                  Praised be Jesus Christ!                  Sin blinds us from seeing God as He really is and    ourselves as we really are. Jesus teaches that if we admit our sins (our blindness), then we will be given proper sight. But if we say that our sight is fine (that is, if we denyContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-19-2023”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-16-23

Third Week of Lent, Thursday, 3-16-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2,6-9; Gospel Lk 11:14-23Theme: There is No Neutral Position In today’s readings, we are faced with the stark reality of not obeying God or following His commands. In God’s view, following Him is black or white. You either believe in Him andContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-16-23”