6th Friday in Ordinary Time, Yr 1, February 17, 2023Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-15; Mk 8:34-9:1 Whenever I hear the reading of the Tower of Babel, my mind goes back to the late 1970s and I think of a Babel Fish. That small yellowish fish that when you stick it in your ear, you immediately areContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 2-17-23”
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Fr. Schuessler Letter 2-19-23
Confession is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses against God and against your sisters and brothers. Confession brings reconciliation between God and the penitent, between the penitent and others, and to the individual penitent. Confession begins with the Sign of the Cross andContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 2-19-23”
Fr. Schuessler carta 2-19-23
La confesión es un sacramento instituido por Jesucristo en su amor y misericordia para ofrecer a los pecadores el perdón por las ofensas contra Dios y contra sus hermanas y hermanos. La confesión trae reconciliación entre Dios y el penitente, entre el penitente y los demás, y al penitente individual. Continue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 2-19-23”
“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””
OFFICE CLOSED
In observance of the “Presidents’ Day Holiday, the Parish office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20th, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21st.
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!
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is February 22, 2023Mass times on Ash Wednesday are:7:30, 9:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. in English12:00 & 7:00 p.m. in Spanish Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, whoContinue reading “Ash Wednesday”
Call to Help Earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Bishop Malloy as International Peace and Justice Chair Calls Catholics to assist Turkey and Syria Bishop David Malloy, in his capacity as U.S.Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman, issued a press release Feb. 8th calling for people of faith throughout the country to offer prayer and assistance in the wake of the powerful Earthquake inContinue reading “Call to Help Earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria”
Holy Land Pictures
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WEATHER UPDATE
In an abundance of caution, because of the winter storm warning on Thursday, February 16th, the Blessed Sacrament will not be exposed for Adoration on Thursday. However, the church will be open for visits, and there will be Confessions and Mass in the evening. En una abundancia de precaución, debido a la advertencia de unaContinue reading “WEATHER UPDATE”
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
First Presbyterian Church/St James Church The Compassion Closet The Compassion Closet is in great need of pasta sauce, jelly, and macaroni and cheese. The pantry is also in need of grocery bags in good condition, either plastic and/or paper bags are needed. If you are able to help those in need, you may drop the items off atContinue reading “FOOD PANTRY NEEDS”
Pro-life Vigils
WE NEED YOUR HELP!WE NEED VISIBLE PRAYERS AT BOTH ABORTIONFACILITIES (PROPOSED AND ACTUAL)IN ROCKFORD, IL.WE NEED TO HELP SAVE INNOCENT LIVES! IMPORTANT!!! FACILITY LOCATION ADDITION! As part of the Diocese of Rockford, Our parish has been asked to pray at the now up-and-running abortion clinic located at:611 Auburn St., Rockford, IL As well as theContinue reading “Pro-life Vigils”
The Holy Land
THE HOLY LAND The Garden of Gethsemane—On the Mount of Olives above Click here to see all of his pictures… Check back, the above link will be regularly updated!
Fr. Schuessler Letter 2-12-23
Dear Friends: Ash Wednesday is February 22 this year. As Lent approaches, perhaps we can reflect a bit on conversion, reconciliation, and the Sacrament of Penance. In the Gospel of John Jesus gifts His Church with the ministry of reconciliation. [Jesus] said to them again “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me,Continue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 2-12-23”
Fr. Schuessler carta 2-12-23
Estimados amigos: El Miércoles de Ceniza es el 22 de febrero de este año. A medida que se acerca la Cuaresma, tal vez podamos reflexionar un poco sobre la conversión, la reconciliación y el sacramento de la Penitencia. En el Evangelio de Juan, JesúsContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 2-12-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 2-10-23
5th Friday in Ordinary Time; Feast of St. Scholastica, February 10, 2023Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Today we hear the story again of original sin. The very first time man, in this case, Eve, and then her husband Adam, were tricked into doing something that was not good for us. In Eve’s case,Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 2-10-23”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 2-7-23
Fourth Week of Ordinary Time, Tuesday, 2-7-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Gen 1:20-2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Gospel Mk 7:1-13Theme: Tradition for the Sake of Tradition How many things do we do today because it has traditionally always been done that way? Have you ever thought of something you do every day and wondered why you doContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 2-7-23”
Pro-life Vigils
WE NEED YOUR HELP!WE NEED VISIBLE PRAYERS AT BOTH ABORTIONFACILITIES (PROPOSED AND ACTUAL)IN ROCKFORD, IL.WE NEED TO HELP SAVE INNOCENT LIVES! IMPORTANT!!! FACILITY LOCATION ADDITION! As part of the Diocese of Rockford, Our parish has been asked to pray at the now up-and-running abortion clinic located at:611 Auburn St., Rockford, IL As well as theContinue reading “Pro-life Vigils”
Spanish Baptisms in February
NO BAPTISMS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH Due to the 90+ St. James Religious Education students being Confirmed by Bishop Malloy on Saturday, February 11th, there will not be Baptisms on that day. THANK YOU!
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