And yet another beautiful chapel in the Holy Land!!! Click here to see all of his pictures… Check back, the above link will be regularly updated!
Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere
Tear Drops Prayer Service
Friday, February 3rd 6:00 p.m. St. James Catholic Church It seems in today’s world that many people are pulled in so many directions that there ends up being no room for faith and God in their lives. Whatever the reason, people stop coming to church and focusing on their faith; we need to pray forContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service “
Fr. Schuessler Letter 2-5-23
Dear Friends, On February 11, Bishop Malloy will be with us to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for some 90 young parishioners. “By the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, moreContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 2-5-23”
Fr. Schuessler carta 2-5-23
Estimados amigos, Algunas palabras más sobre la Unción y el Cuidado de los Enfermos y Moribundos. El Manual de Indulgencias nos dice que si un sacerdote no puede estar presente cuando una persona está muriendo, y no ha recibido previamente el perdón apostólico durante esa enfermedad, la Iglesia “concede a los fieles cristianos, que estánContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 2-5-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – 2-3-23
4th Friday in ordinary time, also feast of Saint Blaise and Saint Ansgar, February 3, 2023Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1,3,5,8-9; Mk 6:14-29 The group of friends I hang around with, let’s call it the “Rockford” area even though I live in Belvidere, are known around the country as, “Those hospitable folks from Rockford!” They are alwaysContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – 2-3-23”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 2-2-23
Fourth Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 2-02-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Second Reading Heb 2:14-18;Gospel Lk 2:22-40Feast: Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas Day)Theme: Light of Christ I’ve often heard people say that they do not read the Old Testament because they do not think that God could be such a sternContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 2-2-23”
Fr. Schuessler carta 1-29-23
Estimados amigos, Algunas palabras más sobre la Unción y el Cuidado de los Enfermos y Moribundos. El Manual de Indulgencias nos dice que si un sacerdote no puede estar presente cuando una persona está muriendo, y no ha recibido previamente el perdón apostólico durante esa enfermedad, la Iglesia “concede a los fieles cristianos, que estánContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 1-29-23”
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”
St. Blaise Day – Blessing of the Throats
Friday, February 3rd, is the Feast of St. Blaise.The traditional Blessing of the Throats will take place at the 7:30 a.m. Mass.
Holy Land Pictures
HELLO FROM THE HOLY LAND! The above photo was taken in a chapel in the area of Nazareth. Click here to see all of his pictures… Check back, the above link will be regularly updated!
Candlemas Day
Thursday, February 2nd, is “Candlemas Day.” Candles will be blessed before both Masses that day. You are invited to bring your devotional candles from home to be blessed on Thursday. Mass times on February 2nd are: 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish
PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSPANCAKE BREAKFAST!JANUARY 29, 20238:00 a.m. til Noon The Knights of Columbus will be serving pancakes, applewood bacon, genuine pork sausage links, and beverages. Please come and enjoy breakfast while visiting with fellow parishioners! Are you interested in becoming a Knight? There will be a Membership Drive during the Pancake Breakfast on January 29th from 9:00Continue reading “PANCAKE BREAKFAST!”
Tear Drops Prayer Service
Friday, February 3rd6:00 p.m.St. James Catholic Church It seems in today’s world that many people are pulled in so many directions that there ends up being no room for faith and God in their lives. Whatever the reason, people stop coming to church and focusing on their faith; we need to pray for them. ForContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service”
Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-29-23
Dear Friends, A few more words about The Anointing and Care of the Sick and Dying. The Handbook of Indulgences tells us that if a priest cannot be present as a person is dying, and they haven’t previously received the apostolic pardon during that sickness, the Church “grants to the Christian faithful, who are duly disposed,Continue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-29-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 1-27-23
3rd Friday in Ordinary Time, Yr 1, Optional Memorial of Saint Angela Merici, January 27, 2023Heb: 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 I have a friend who is suffering immensely from cancer. Yet through it all, he bears witness to the glory of God. He said, “It is through my suffering, that I believe someoneContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 1-27-23”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 1-26-23
Third Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 1-26-23, Year AReadings: First Reading 2 Tm 1:1-8; Ps 96:1-3,7-8,10; Gospel Mk 4:21-25Memorial: Saints Timothy and Titus, BishopsTheme: Do Not Be Afraid Today’s message is “Do not be afraid.” Go and spread the gospel to all peoples. This is especially true for those to whom God called into service.Continue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 1-26-23”
PRO-LIFE ROSARY
Please join us on Saturday, January 21st, at 7:00 pm., to pray a bi-lingual pro-life rosary for the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion. While this court ruling has been overturned, it is now up to individual states to decide whether to maintain legalized abortion in thatContinue reading “PRO-LIFE ROSARY”
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
JANUARY 29, 2023 8:00 a.m. til Noon The Knights of Columbus will be serving pancakes, applewood bacon, genuine pork sausage links, and beverages. Please come and enjoy breakfast while visiting with fellow parishioners! Are you interested in becoming a Knight? There will be a Membership Drive during the Pancake Breakfast on January 29th from 9:00Continue reading “KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST!”
Tear Drops Prayer Service
Friday, February 3rd6:00 p.m.St. James Catholic Church It seems in today’s world that many people are pulled in so many directions that there ends up being no room for faith and God in their lives. Whatever the reason, people stop coming to church and focusing on their faith; we need to pray for them. ForContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service “
KEEP ROCKFORD PRO-LIFE RALLY
Saturday, January 21st 11:00 a.m.—12:15 p.m. 611 Auburn St., Rockford, Illinois Join us as we remember the 60 million+ lives taken because of the Roe vs. Wade decision of January, 1973. Let’s continue to value the lives of the unborn right here in Rockford, Illinois. PROLIFEROCKFORD.COM
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