LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRYS ! ! ! MARCH 10th, & 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!
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Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Cross in St James Church on Fridays during Lent (except not on Good Friday) 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 CrossContinue reading “Stations of the Cross”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-12-2023
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! We have some great news: Next month our church debt will be paid off! Praise the Lord! By God’s grace and your generosity, our parish has finally paid off the loan for our expanded church completed and dedicated on December 18, 2014. Since weContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-12-2023”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-12-2023 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Tenemos una gran noticia: ¡El próximo mes nuestra deuda de la iglesia será pagada! ¡Alabado sea el Señor! Por la gracia de Dios y su generosidad, nuestra parroquia finalmente ha pagado el préstamo para nuestra iglesia ampliada terminada y dedicada el 18 de diciembre de 2014. Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-12-2023 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-9-23
Second Week of Lent, Thursday, 3-9-23, Year A Readings: First Reading Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4,6; Gospel Lk 16:19-31 Optional Memorial: St. Francis of Rome, Religious – Died 1440, Patroness of widows and motorists. Theme: Self-Service or Service of Self Jesus said, “the Son of man did not come to be served but to serve.” ThereContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-9-23”
OSF Fertility Care Center
Speaker: Mary O’Grady OSF Fertility Care Center Please join us on Monday, March 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in Connolly Hall for an informative night on Fertility Care. Ms. Mary O’Grady will be presenting a topic called, “Natural Procreative Technology.” This is basically a Catholic perspective on the Woman’s Reproductive System and includes modern teaching on naturalContinue reading “OSF Fertility Care Center”
“Forgiven”
Focus your attention this Lent on the graces accompanying the sacrament of penance. Father Geary invites you to join us for a parish-wide Lenten Study that will open your heart in a new way to the ever-widening mercy of God toward us when we live lives of examination, repentance, and Confession. FORGIVEN: The Transforming PowerContinue reading ““Forgiven””
LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRYS ! ! !
MARCH 10th, & 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!
Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Cross in St James Church on Fridays during Lent (except not on Good Friday) 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 inContinue reading “Stations of the Cross”
First Saturday
Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, March 4, 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 Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-3-23
Friday of the 1st week of Lent, March 3, 2023Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 When I read the readings for today, I almost burst out laughing. While my kids are grown now, I cannot tell you how many times I heard, ”It’s NOT Fair!!” And now, we have Ezekiel saying a similar thing, “TheContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-3-23”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-2-23
First Week of Lent, Thursday, 3-2-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Est C:12,14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3,7c-8; Gospel Mt 7:7-12 Theme: Purpose, Meaning and Sincerity in Prayer Have you ever noticed that when something is really troubling you and you pray on it, your prayer has purpose, is more meaningful, and is full of sincerity? It seemsContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-2-23”
ROCKFORD FAMILY INITIATIVE LENTEN RALLY
FEBRUARY 25TH Thank You to all who joined our rally on January 21st! We had about 250 pro-lifers there, and heard the abortion mill closed early that day due to our protest. SO……let’s shut down the “clinic” again by another peaceful and legal rally on the first Saturday of Lent, Feb. 25th, fromContinue reading “ROCKFORD FAMILY INITIATIVE LENTEN RALLY”
“Forgiven”
Focus your attention this Lent on the graces accompanying the sacrament of penance. Father Geary invites you to join us for a parish-wide Lenten Study that will open your heart in a new way to the ever-widening mercy of God toward us when we live lives of examination, repentance, and Confession. FORGIVEN: The Transforming PowerContinue reading ““Forgiven””
FISH FRYS
LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRYS ! ! ! FEB. 24th, MARCH 10th, & 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!
Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Cross in St James Church on Fridays during Lent (except not on Good Friday) at the following times: 5:30 p.m. in Englishand7:00 p.m. in Spanish Please join us as we walk with Jesus on the road to Calvary.
THE HOLY LAND Golgatha
(Above) Jesus’ Tomb at Golgatha. The stone slab on which Jesus was laid after His death while His body was being prepared by Joseph of Arimathema and Nicodemus. (Above) The Empty Tomb of Jesus’ Burial and Resurrection. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you, Father Geary and Father Brodeski, for the beautiful tour of the Holy Land viaContinue reading “THE HOLY LAND Golgatha”
Fr. Schuessler Letter 2-26-23
Dear Friends, If you were able to get to church on Ash Wednesday, you probably heard the traditional words for the imposition of ashes: “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” They catch us short and remind us we are pilgrims on this earth, so I would like to say a few wordsContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 2-26-23”
Fr. Schuessler carta 2-26-23
Estimados amigos, Si pudiste llegar a la iglesia el Miércoles de Ceniza, probablemente escuchaste las palabras tradicionales para la imposición de cenizas: “Recuerda que eres polvo y al polvo volverás”. Nos recuerdan que somos peregrinos en esta tierra, así que me gustaría decir algunas palabras sobre los funerales católicos. Los siguientes extractos están tomados de laContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 2-26-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 2-24-23
Friday after Ash Wednesday, February 24, 2023Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6a, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 When I was young, I often fasted for two reasons, one, because I was trying to get my body in shape for Cross Country season. I felt that if I fasted, I could strip all the excess fat from my body (evenContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 2-24-23”
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