Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-12-18-22

Dear Parishioners of St. James:             Praised be Jesus Christ!             As the angel of the Lord appeared to Mary to announce her virginal divine motherhood, he also appeared to St. Joseph inviting him to his vocation. As spouses, the angel of the Lord respected each of them so much as to communicate with themContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-12-18-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 12-18-2022 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Cuando el ángel del Señor se apareció a María para anunciar su virginal maternidad divina, también se apareció a San José invitándolo a su vocación. Como esposos, el ángel del Señor respetaba a cada uno de ellos tanto como para comunicarse con ellos directamente. Jesús, el Hijo de Dios, iba a serContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 12-18-2022 – Español”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-13-22

For the 3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, 12-13-22, Year AReadings: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3,6-7,17-18,19,23; Gospel Mt 21:28-32Memorial: St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr, Died 304 AD.Theme:  Change for The Better How many of us are lulled into a life that is contrary to God’s will for us? In a way, we can just slip intoContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-13-22”

Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-12-11-22

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Today is Gaudete Sunday (Latin for, “rejoice”). We celebrate God’s promise of healing and new life, even in the midst of waiting for His second  coming. Jesus lists the good things that will come with His kingdom: “The blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed,Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-12-11-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 12-11-2022 – Español

 ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!  Hoy es el Domingo Gaudete (latín para “regocíjate”). Celebramos la promesa de Dios de sanación y nueva vida, incluso en medio de la espera de Su segunda venida. Jesús enumera las cosas buenas que vendrán con su reino: “Los ciegos recuperan la vista, los cojos caminan, los leprosos se curan, los sordos oyen, losContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 12-11-2022 – Español”

First Saturday Devotion

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament  Tomorrow Morning December 3, 2022 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!      

Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-12-4-22

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! St. John the Baptist called people to publicly repent of their sins. His baptism of water was not the Sacrament of Baptism but, rather, a public recognition of one’s sins before others. Many humble people responded to him and repented. John chastised the Pharisees and Sadducees (theContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-12-4-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 12-4-2022 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!  San Juan Bautista llamó a la gente a arrepentirse públicamente de sus pecados. Su bautismo de agua no era el Sacramento del Bautismo, sino, más bien, un reconocimiento público de los pecados de uno ante los demás. Muchas personas humildes le respondieron y se arrepintieron. Juan reprendió a los fariseos y saduceosContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 12-4-2022 – Español”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-1-22

For the 1st Week of Advent, Thursday, 12-1-22, Year AReadings: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a; Gospel Mt 7:21,24-27Theme:  Don’t Just Be a Hearer But Also a Doer “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’, will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my father in heaven.” Just becauseContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-1-22”

Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-11-27-22

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ!             Jesus warns us to stay awake and to be prepared for His second coming. As in the days of Noah, people went about their lives and were unprepared for the flood that destroyed humanity except for the eight people in the ark. Jesus tells us that weContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-11-27-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 11-27-2022 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!  Jesús nos advierte que permanezcamos despiertos y que estemos preparados para su segunda venida. Como en los días de Noé, la gente siguió con sus vidas y no estaba preparada para el diluvio que destruyó a la humanidad, excepto las ocho personas en el arca. Jesús nos dice que podríamos ser llevadosContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 11-27-2022 – Español”