Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Nuestros pecados han merecido el infierno puesto que hemos ofendido al Dios infinitamente bueno. Pero Jesús vino a salvarnos de nuestros pecados. Al morir en la Cruz y resucitar de entre los muertos, Jesús nos redimió a los pecadores de la muerte eterna. ElContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 4-3-2022 – Español”
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Fr. Geary’s Letter, 4-3-22
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Our sins have merited hell since we have offended the infinitely good God. But Jesus came to save us from our sins. By dying on the Cross and rising from the dead Jesus redeemed us sinners from eternal death. Forgiveness and reconciliation with God are now availableContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 4-3-22”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 4-1-22
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection4th Friday in Lent, April 1, 2022Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:18-23, Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 For those who study or have studied scripture, you will note that the book of Wisdom was written 50-100 years before Christ. Its primary purpose was to console the religious during times of severe persecution. It gaveContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 4-1-22”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-31-22
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection – March 31, 20224th Week of Lent, Thursday, Year CReadings: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-20,21-22,23; Gospel Jn 5:31-47Theme: Salvation in Our History There is an old saying, “learn the mistakes of the past so as not to repeat them in the future.” If we do not listen to our parentsContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-31-22”
Spiritual Warfare Session One Title: Boot Camp
“Be Reconciled – 2022”
Save The Date ! Wednesday, April 6, 2022, is “Be Reconciled Day” in the Diocese of Rockford. There will be priests available at St. James Church in Belvidere, IL from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to hear Confessions. As Catholics, we have been given the gift of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. No matter how long it has been sinceContinue reading ““Be Reconciled – 2022””
Fish Fry Dinner
Looking for a Fish Fry Dinner? Check Out the Knights of Columbus-Sponsored St. James Center Fish Fry Dinner!320 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IllinoisMarch 25th, & April 8th4:00—7:00 p.m.COST = Free-Will DonationSit-Down & Carry-Out Dinners AvailableDesserts & Beverages Provided By Council of Catholic Women OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For Carry-Out Orders, please call 815-544-6311 after 3:00 p.m. onContinue reading “Fish Fry Dinner”
Spiritual Warfare Talk with Fr. Geary
Please join Fr. Geary in Connolly Hall for the final talk on“Spiritual Warfare.” Monday, March 28th—“Weapons & Tactics”6:30—7:00 p.m.—Talk7:00—7:30 p.m.—Questions & Answers Hope you can join us!
St. Joseph Icon Program
Stop by St. James Church to see the traveling “St. Joseph Icon” on display on the altar of the church.The icon will be present in the church until Monday, March 28th. ~ Photo Credit to Karen Snyder
Lenten Regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fasting and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintainContinue reading “Lenten Regulations”
Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Cross in St James Church on Fridays (except on Good Friday) during Lent at the following dates and times: March 18th, & 25thApril 1st, & 8th 5:30 p.m. in English and7:00 p.m. in Spanish Please join us as we travel with Jesus on the road to Calvary.
Hora Santa
Hora SantaDe 11:00 a.m. A 12:00 p.mViernes, 25 de marzo, 2022 En respuesta a la invitación del Santo Padre y del Obispo Malloy de unirse a ellos en la Consagración de Rusia (y Ucrania) al Inmaculado Corazón de María, la Iglesia de St. James tendrá una Hora Santa con la Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento aContinue reading “Hora Santa”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-27-2022
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The beautiful parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us that we can always get up and go to our Father and say to him: “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you” (Lk. 15:18). It is never too late to repent while we are aliveContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-27-2022”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-27-2022 – Español
Estimados feligreses la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La hermosa parábola del Hijo Pródigo nos enseña que siempre podemos levantarnos e ir a nuestro Padre y decirle: “Padre, he pecado contra el cielo y contra ti”. (Lc. 15:18). Nunca es demasiado tarde para arrepentirnos mientras estamos vivos en el planeta Tierra. Dios nuestroContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-27-2022 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 3-25-22
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection-3-25-224th Friday in Lent, The Annunciation of the LordIs 7:10-14; 8:10, Ps 40:7-11, Heb 10:4-10, Lk 1:26-38 “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” We hear these words near the beginning of Advent as we awaited the coming of the LordContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 3-25-22”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-24-22
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily – March 24, 20223rd Week of Lent, Thursday, Year CReadings: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Gospel Lk 11:14-23Theme: Who Ever is Not Against You, is For You There is no neutral position in God’s kingdom. Jesus says, “whoever is not with me is against me.” Jesus is clearly making theContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-24-22”
Holy Hour Friday
Holy Hour 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 In response to the Holy Father and Bishop Malloy’s invitation to join them in the Consecration of Russia (and Ukraine) to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. James Church will have a Holy hour with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament beginning at 11:00Continue reading “Holy Hour Friday”
SAVE THE DATE !
“The St. Joseph Icon Program,” sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, is scheduled to have the “St. Joseph Icon” on display here at St. James Parish, Belvidere, during the week of March 21st. A Higher Purpose . . . . The Knights have the purpose to spread devotion to St. Joseph and pray for theContinue reading “SAVE THE DATE !”
RCIA
“If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.” Faith requires that we live what we believe and thereby fulfill our role in sanctifying the world around us. Join FatherContinue reading “RCIA”
“Immaculée” Save the Date
SAVE THE DATE !September 24, 2022Immaculée llibagiza is a survivor of the1994 Rwandan genocide that killed overone million people, including her entire family excepther brother.Join us as Immaculée shares her story ofsurvival and forgiveness.Watch the bulletin for more details!
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