Saturday, November 2nd, is First Saturday! Please join us for the 7:30 a.m. Mass followed by Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Benediction will be at 9:00 a.m. Come, spend some time with Our Lord, Saturday morning. All are Welcome … Bring a Friend!
Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere
All Souls’ Day
All Souls’ Day is Saturday, November 2nd – Not a Holy Day of ObligationMass Times for All Souls’ Day are:7:30 a.m. in English and 12:00 p.m. in Spanish
All Saints Day – Holy Day of Obligation
All Saints’ Day is Friday, November 1st, and a Holy Day of Obligation.Mass Times for the Holy Day are: * The 6:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish on October 31st, will fulfill the Holy Day Obligation.*7:30, & 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in English, and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily – 10-25-24
29th Friday in Ordinary time, YR 2, October 25, 2024 Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 We continue being called to live a life that is truthful and honest. One that is modeled after our Lord and hopefully a witness to others. The call to holiness is pretty tough, isn’t it? I mean, to liveContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily – 10-25-24”
Our Lady of Champion Pilgrimage
Fr. Michael Sabo led a group of pilgrims to the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin. It was a beautiful day to be present and bring prayers to Our Lady! ~ Pictures Credit to Karen Snyder ~
October Rosary Challenge
During the month of the rosary, we invite all to take part in our Rosary Challenge by praying the rosary weekly, daily, or more frequently. Maybe, if you are doing one rosary a week, do two!
America Needs Fatima Rosary
Thank you to the Legion of Mary for arranging the annual “America Needs Fatima” Rosary on Saturday, October 12th, and for those who came to pray with us! ~ Pictures Credit to Karen Snyder ~
PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER
With October being Respect Life Month, we are asking you to open your hearts in support of women within the Rockford Diocese finding themselves in untimely pregnancies. A crib will be located near the Baptismal Font for collecting baby items throughout the month, which will then be distributed where needed. Examples of needed items are: swaddlers,Continue reading “PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER”
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll of Drive
The Knights of Columbus held their annual ID Drive (Intellectual Disabilities Drive) in September but still have Tootsie Rolls to sell! Each year proceeds from the annual drive goes to help support our local organizations in need, such as ARAC, RAMP, Camp Horizon, and Special Camps. Please stop by the parish office during normal workingContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll of Drive”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 10-18-24
28th Friday in Ordinary Time, Feast of St Luke, October 18, 2024 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13b, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Some friends of mine were recently talking about being bold for Christ. Especially during this tumultuous time as we approach our general election. It seems everywhere you turn; someone is speaking badly about someone else,Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 10-18-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection/Reflexión para el 10-20-24
We pray the Nicene Creed at almost all Sunday Masses and on major feast days after the homily. Before we begin to reflect on it, you might like to see that it has a long and sometimes complicated history. It has been prayed since 325. Nicene Creed, a Christian statement of faith that is theContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection/Reflexión para el 10-20-24”
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 10-20-24
Whoever wishes to be great will be your servant / Quien quiera ser grande, que sea servidor Jesus reacts energetically to the ambitions of His apostles who want the first place among their peers. He gives them a solemn lesson by proposing a new system of status: “anyone who wishes to be great among youContinue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 10-20-24”
Office Closed
In recognition of Columbus Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, October 14th, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15th.
Knights of Columbus Breakfast and Taco Lunch
Join the Knights of Columbus for a Pancake Breakfast and Taco Lunch this Sunday, October 13th, from 7:30 to 11:30 am serving scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, sausage links, and pancakes followed by a taco lunch, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The cost for the pancake breakfast is a free-will donation, and tacos are three forContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Breakfast and Taco Lunch”
Visiting Virgin Pilgrim Statue of Fatima
Would you like to host the Our Lady of Fatima Virgin Pilgrim Statue in your home? The Legion of Mary would be happy to grace your home with Our Lady, and pray the rosary with you and your family. Our Lady will stay in each home for two weeks at a time, with an opening and closingContinue reading “Visiting Virgin Pilgrim Statue of Fatima”
October Rosary Challenge
PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER
With October being Respect Life Month, we are asking you to open your hearts in support of women within the Rockford Diocese finding themselves in untimely pregnancies. A crib will be located near the Baptismal Font for collecting baby items throughout the month, which will then be distributed where needed. Examples of needed items are:Continue reading “PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER”
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll of Drive
The Knights of Columbus held their annual ID Drive (Intellectual Disabilities Drive) last weekend but they still have Tootsie Rolls to sell! Each year proceeds from the annual drive goes to help support our local organizations in need, such as ARAC, RAMP, Camp Horizon, and Special Camps. Please stop by the parish office during normalContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll of Drive”
America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally
Annual AmericaNeeds FatimaRosary Rally Please plan on joining the Annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 12th, at 12:00 pm, in front of the rectory located on the corner of Logan Avenue and Main Street, or in the St. James Center gym, if raining. This annual event is sponsored by The Legion ofContinue reading “America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally”
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 10-13-24
Come and Follow Me / Ven y sígueme This man seemed to have everything. He was rich and, moreover, obedient to God’s commandments. He searched out the Lord because he also wanted eternal life. Maybe he was looking for a long-term “insurance plan.” Jesus had already told everyone that in order to save our livesContinue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 10-13-24”
Saint James Catholic Church 