Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 

Saturday, December 24th—Christmas Eve4:00 & 5:30 pm—English7:00 pm—Spanish Sunday, December 25th—Christmas Day7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish Saturday, December 31st, 20227:30 am & 4:00 pm—English6:30 pm—Spanish Sunday, January 1st, 2023 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish Sunday, January 8th, 2023—Epiphany of the Lord7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE – 2022

THANK YOU to all who worked so hard to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe with dozens of beautiful flowers in the church, as well as volunteer help with extra Masses,  Confessions, and rosaries being said during this time of Honoring Our Mother, Mary. May God Bless you for your dedication to St. James Church!

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”