St. James, Belvidere

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 asContinue reading “Pro-life Vigils”

Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-22-23

Dear Friends, I hope these first weeks of the New Year have been blessed for you. I would like to reflect a bit more of the Anointing and Care of the Sick. Reflecting on the World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis reminds us that in addition to the professional medical caring for a person’s illness, we asContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-22-23”

Fr. Schuessler carta 1-22-23

Estimados amigos, Espero que estas primeras semanas del Año Nuevo hayan sido bendecidas para Uds. Me gustaría reflexionar un poco más de la Unción y el Cuidado de los Enfermos. Reflexionando sobre la Jornada Mundial del Enfermo, el Papa Francisco nos recuerda que, además de la atención médica profesional de laContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 1-22-23”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 1-20-23

2nd Friday in Ordinary Time, Yr. 1, also Feast of St Sebastian and St Fabian, January 20, 2023|Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 We continue with our theme this week of a high priest. In the letter to the Hebrews, the high priest, once again, is Jesus. But in this case, the writer isContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 1-20-23”

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 v. 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 that state. Illinois is a veryContinue reading “PRO-LIFE ROSARY”

HELLO FROM THE HOLY LAND!

Below are a few of Fr. Geary’s pictures from the Holy Land. Click here to see all of his pictures… Check back, the above link will be regularly updated! Pictures from Bethlehem: Pictures from Hebron – Tomb of Abraham, Issac and Jacob Cana Wedding Chapel Nazareth and vicinity Mount Tabor – Transfiguration Mount Precipice ClickContinue reading “HELLO FROM THE HOLY LAND!”

Office Closed

In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, January 16th, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17th. Thank you!

Tear Drops Prayer Service

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 for them. ForContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service “

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”

Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-15-23

Dear Friends, I would like to share something about what I think is a misunderstood sacrament: “The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.” Way back when it was called, “ Extreme Unction.” It is often incorrectly called “Last Rites,” although in some circumstances it may be. As you can read below, it is a sacrament forContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-15-23”

Fr. Schuessler carta 1-15-23

Estimados amigos, Me gustaría compartir algo sobre lo que creo que es un sacramento mal entendido: El Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos. Hace mucho tiempo, cuando se llamaba Extremaunción. A menudo se considera incorrectamente sacramento únicamente para los moribundos, aunque a veces es así. Como pueden leer a continuación, es un sacramento paraContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 1-15-23”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 1-13-23

1st Friday in Ordinary Time, Year 1, January 13, 2023Heb: 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78: 3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Which is easier to say, “Your sins are forgiven,” or, “Pick up your mat and go home? To understand what Jesus is saying here, we need to understand the time and place it was being said.Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 1-13-23”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 1-12-23

First Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 1-12-23, Year AReadings: First Reading 1 Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-7c,8-11; Gospel Mk 1:40-45Theme: Partners in Christ The Holy Spirit is all about making us partners in Christ. Through the Holy Spirit, we share in Christ’s three-fold office of priest, prophet, and king. As Christ helped others, so we tooContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 1-12-23”

Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-8-23

I have been privileged and blest to be with you in retirement at St. James for the last, I think, six years or so. (Who’s counting when you’re having a good time?) I have come to care a lot for you. That’s why I’m writing about what your expectations might be during Father Geary’s sabbaticalContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-8-23”

Fr. Schuessler carta 1-8-23

He tenido el privilegio y la bendición de estar con ustedes en la jubilación en St. James durante los últimos 6 años más o menos. (¿Quién nota el tiempo cuando la está pasando bien?) He llegado a quererlos mucho. Es por eso que estoy escribiendo sobre cuáles podrían ser sus expectativas durante la ausencia sabáticaContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 1-8-23”

THE SCAMMERS ARE AT IT AGAIN !

If you receive a text or email saying it is from “Fr. Geary,” or “Fr. Brian,” it is not OUR Fr. Geary. If this happens, it is best to not open or respond to it, and just simply delete it. Fr. Geary will never ask for gift cards or donations of any kind via textContinue reading ” THE SCAMMERS ARE AT IT AGAIN !”

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”

Fr. Geary’s Sabbatical

In recognition of 25 years of priestly ministry for the Diocese of Rockford, I will take a sabbatical beginning January 2nd, 2023, in the Holy Land (Israel). I will return to the office March 6, 2023. We will celebrate my 25th Anniversary here at St. James in May, 2023 (Details will be forthcoming as the date approaches). Thank youContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Sabbatical”

CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday, January 8th, 2023—Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 & 10:00 am—English 12:00 pm—Spanish

First Saturday

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, January 7, 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!