Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-13-22

Reflection for the 28th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 10-13-22, Year CReadings: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Gospel Lk 11:47-54Theme: The Stumbling Block of Hypocrisy Are you a stumbling block to others who are looking for Christ? This whole week we have been reading from Luke, Chapter 11, in which we find Jesus admonishing the ScribesContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-13-22”

Our Lady of Fatima

Please plan on joining the annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 15th, at 12:00 noon, in front of the Rectory at the corner of Logan Avenue and Main Street in Belvidere. This annual Rosary Rally is sponsored by the Legion of Mary and is a nationwide rally for peace in the world.

Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-10-9-22

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! God has a plan for peace.  If we follow His plan, there will be peace in our hearts, our families, our country, and our world.  God’s plan for peace does not involve negotiators or politicians crafting compromises between different parties.  God’s plan for peace is theContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-10-9-22”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – 10-7-22

27th Friday in Ordinary Time, year 2, Feast of Our Lady of the RosaryGal 3:7-14, Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 The Rosary is one of the most misunderstood prayers by our non-Catholic friends. Yet, the Rosary, in its current form, reminds us of all the important events in Christ’s life and His Mother’s life. Starting withContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – 10-7-22“

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-6-22

Reflection for the 27th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 10-6-22, Year CReadings: Gal 3:1-5; Ps Lk 1:69-75; Gospel Lk 11:5-13Optional Memorial: St. Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, VirginTheme: Law & Faith “O stupid Galatians!” Wow, not many people would appreciate being called stupid, but that is exactly what St. Paul said to the ChristianContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-6-22”

Rosary

Plan on joining the annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 15th at 12:00 noon in front of the Rectory at the corner of Main and Logan. This annual event is sponsored by the Legion of Mary and is a nationwide Rally for peace in the world.

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection–9-30-22

26th Friday in Ordinary time, Yr 2, Feast of St. Jerome, September 30, 2022Jb 38:1, 12-2, 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14; Lk 10:13-16 If it wasn’t for the Doctors of the Church, I wonder where we would be? Would we really understand what God was telling us? It is through the Doctors and their impeccableContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection–9-30-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 10-2-2022 – Español

Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol:   ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Octubre es el Mes del Respeto a la Vida: una oportunidad para enfocarse en el hecho de que toda vida humana proviene de Dios como un regalo para ser bienvenido, apreciado y redimido. Nuestro Señor Jesucristo dijo que Él “vino para que los hombresContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-2-2022 – Español”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-29-22

Reflection for the 26th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 9-29-22, Year CReadings: Dn 7:9-10,13-14; Ps :138-1,2abcde-3, 4-5; Gospel Jn 1:47-51Feast: Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, ArchangelsTheme: All Serve and Worship God “Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him.” In the book of Daniel, who are these thousands of thousands ministering to God? There are manyContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-29-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 9-25-2022 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!  Ninguno de nosotros quiere ser esa persona que pierde todo el punto de la vida: la salvación o la condenación. Seguimos pensando que todo está bien y llegamos a descubrir que no nos dimos cuenta de una persona obvia necesitada justo en frente de nosotros. Dios es justo y juzga con justicia.Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 9-25-2022 – Español”

MEN’S RETREAT

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE MEN’S RETREAT. SACRIFICE AND GLORYOctober 29, 20227:30 am to 2:00 pmConfession, Adoration, and Spiritual talksin St. James – Belvidere – Connolly Hall. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Cost $25.00 Open to all men 18 and older.