Are you considering becoming Catholic?Are you a Catholic interested in being Confirmed?Are you a Confirmed Catholic who is ready to explore your faith anew? Each year men and women embark on an exploration of the Catholic faith. Some are deciding if they are called to the Catholic Church; others have been Catholic all their livesContinue reading “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)”
Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere
2022 Woman of the Year
Rockford Diocese Council of Catholic Women 2022 Woman of the Year Award Goes To…… Mrs. Irene Rivas! Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Irene Rivas as the St. James Parish 2022 Woman of the Year! Irene, along with all women of the Diocese of Rockford whose parishes have chosen them to receive this award, willContinue reading “2022 Woman of the Year”
Youth Group
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” ~ John 15:16 You are invited to the Youth Group on Wednesday, August 3rd,Continue reading “Youth Group”
Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass
Are You & Your Spouse Celebrating a Special Milestone Anniversary in 2022? Couples celebrating the milestone wedding anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, 65, and 70 or more years of marriage in 2022 are invited to a special Mass in their honor at St. Mary Parish in Huntley, IL, on Sunday, August 21st, at 2:30Continue reading “Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-31-22
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! In the Epistle today, St. Paul directs us to seek what is above, not what is on the earth (Col. 3:1-2). Our life is hidden with Christ in God since our Baptism. We have been redeemed by the Precious Blood of Christ. Our direction, our orientation,Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-31-22”
MONTHLY BI-LINGUAL PRO-LIFE ROSARY
MONTHLY BI-LINGUAL PRO-LIFE ROSARY Beginning July 31st, there will be a monthly rosary to pray for the end to abortion here in Illinois. WHEN: Every last Sunday of the Month TIME: 1:15 pm WHERE: St. James Church, Belvidere, IL Rosario pro-vida bilingūe mensualA partir del 31 deContinue reading “MONTHLY BI-LINGUAL PRO-LIFE ROSARY”
THANK YOU!
Thank You . . . to the Knights of Columbus, especially Brad Stark and Joe Nolan, and all who helped make the Parish Picnic a Good Time! The wonderful food, music, and fellowship on a beautiful day was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in honor of our parish’s Patron Saint, St. James!
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-29-22
Friday, the seventeenth week of Ordinary time. Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, July 29, 2022Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Jn 11:19-27 There are two different versions of Jesus visiting Mary and Martha in the bible. One in the Gospel of Luke (10:38-42), and the other in the Gospel of John (11:19-27), which we hearContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-29-22”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 7-28-22
Reflection for the 17th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-28-22, Year C Readings: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab; Gospel Mt 13:47-53 Theme: The Good, the Bad and The Ugly In the 1966 spaghetti western movie starring Clint Eastwood, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,” forces of good, bad, and ugly tussle with eachContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 7-28-22”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 7-21-22
Reflection for the 16th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-21-22, Year CReadings: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 36:6-7ab, 8-9, 10-11; Gospel Mt 13:10-17Optional Memorial: St Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest, Doctor of the ChurchTheme: Hear and See the Lord Sometimes, it seems, that you can talk to someone until you are blue in the face andContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 7-21-22”
Religious Education Registration 2022-2023
To register your child for Religious Education classes beginning in September, please call the Religious Education Office at 815-547-7633 to set up an appointment. Forms, with tuition information and dates, are available online and at the RE Office. There will be a $20 Late Fee for any registrations submitted after August 9, 2022. NO RELIGIOUSContinue reading “Religious Education Registration 2022-2023”
MONTHLY BI-LINGUAL PRO-LIFE ROSARY
Beginning July 31st, there will be a monthly rosary to pray for the end to abortion here in Illinois. WHEN: Every last Sunday of the Month TIME: 1:15 pm WHERE: St. James Church, Belvidere, IL
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Are you considering becoming Catholic?Are you a Catholic interested in being Confirmed?Are you a Confirmed Catholic who is ready to explore your faith anew? Each year men and women embark on an exploration of the Catholic faith. Some are deciding if they are called to the Catholic Church;Continue reading “RCIA”
Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass
Are You & Your Spouse Celebrating a Special Milestone Anniversary in 2022? Couples celebrating the milestone wedding anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, 65, and 70 or more years of marriage in 2022 are invited to a special Mass in their honor at St. Mary Parish in Huntley, IL, on Sunday, August 21st, at 2:30Continue reading “Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass”
Youth Group
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” ~ John 15:16 You are invited to the Youth Group beginning on Wednesday, JulyContinue reading “Youth Group”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-24-22
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! In the Book of Genesis, God punished the ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for the sins of homosexuality (cf. Gen. 1-19). The Lord said that their sin was “so grave” and the outcry against their cities was “so great” (Gen. 18:20). The CatechismContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-24-22”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-24-2022 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! En el libro del Génesis, Dios castigó a las antiguas ciudades de Sodoma y Gomorra por los pecados de la homosexualidad (cf. Génesis 1-19). El Señor dijo que su pecado era “tan grave” y que el clamor contra sus ciudades era “tan grande” (GénesisContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-24-2022 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection-7-22-22
Friday of the 16th week in Ordinary Time, Feast of Mary Magdalen, July 22, 20222 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 As I continue to reflect on my retreat from a few weeks ago, a few of the Scripture passages that we were to meditate on was the foot of the cross, andContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection-7-22-22”
Youth Group
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” ~ John 15:16 You are invited to the Youth Group beginning on Wednesday, JulyContinue reading “Youth Group”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-15-22
Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionFriday, 15th week in Ordinary Time, Feast of St Bonaventure, July 15, 2022Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; (Ps) Is 38:10-12-16; Mt 12:1-8 I was on retreat last weekend and one of the comments made was, “Stay close to the humanity of Christ.” That statement was prefaced with a question, and that question was:Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-15-22”
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