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”
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Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Crossin St James Church on Fridays (except on Good Friday)during Lentat the following dates and times: March 18th, & 25thApril 1st, & 8th5:30 p.m. in English and7:00 p.m. in Spanish Please join us as we travel with Jesus on the road to Calvary.
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-18-22
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily – 3-18-22Friday, 2nd week of Lent, March 18, 2022Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17-28a; Ps105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43,45-46 We have all seen those people that seem to believe they are better than ourselves. They lord their wealth, title, or position over us and make us feel unworthy. Today we have two stories that emulateContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-18-22”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-17-22
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection – March 17, 20222nd Week if Lent, Thursday, Year CReadings: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; Gospel Lk 16:19-31Optional Memorial – St. Patrick – BishopTheme: Sightless Faith Today’s Gospel is a well-known passage. We read the story of Lazarus and the rich man. The main theme is to be sureContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 3-17-22”
Upcoming Dates
Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent:March 11, 18, & 25; April 1, & 85:30 p.m. in English7:00 p.m. in Spanish Be Reconciled – April 6, 2022Confessions from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Holy Week/Easter Holy Thursday, April 14, 2022Parish Office ClosedNo 7:30 a.m. MassMass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:00 p.m. – Bi-LingualContinue reading “Upcoming Dates”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-20-2022
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Jesus issues a stern warning to us today in the Gospel. If we do not repent, then we will perish. To repent means to be sorry for our sins, confess them to a priest in Confession, and resolve not to commit the sins again. We are allContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-20-2022”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-20-2022 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Jesús nos lanza una severa advertencia hoy en el Evangelio. Si no nos arrepentimos, entonces pereceremos. Arrepentirse significa lamentar nuestros pecados, confesarlos a un sacerdote en confesión y resolver no volver a cometer los pecados. Todos somos pecadores. El pecado ofende a Dios, así que debemosContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-20-2022 – Español”
Spiritual Warfare Talks with Fr. Geary
Please join Fr. Geary in Connolly Hall(note change of location)for the following talks on“Spiritual Warfare.” Monday, March 14th—“Bootcamp”6:30—7:00 p.m.—Talk7:00—7:30 p.m.—Questions & Answers Monday, March 21st—“Rules of Engagement”6:30—7:00 p.m.—Talk7:00—7:30 p.m.—Questions & Answers Monday, March 28th—“Weapons & Tactics”6:30—7:00 p.m.—Talk7:00—7:30 p.m.—Questions & Answers Hope you can join us!
Looking for a Fish Fry Dinner?
Check Out the Knights of Columbus-Sponsored St. James Center Fish Fry Dinner!320 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IllinoisFridays: March 11th, 25th, & April 8th4:00—7:00 p.m.COST = Free-Will DonationSit-Down & Carry-Out Dinners AvailableDesserts & Beverages Provided By Council of Catholic WomenOPEN TO THE PUBLICFor Carry-Out Orders, please call 815-544-6311after 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Thank You!
Spring Forward Time Change This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time BeginsSunday, March 13th!Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks AHEADOne Hour Before Going to Bed Saturday Night!
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 Crossin St James Church on Fridays during Lentat the following dates and times: March 11th, 18th, & 25thApril 1st, & 8th5:30 p.m. in English and7:00 p.m. in Spanish
RCIA
Are you wondering how we went from the 6th and 9th to the 7th and 10th and what happened to the 8th Commandment? Believe us when we say –it is still in there! Everything that is true is orderly, but when truth is abandoned or compromised, order crumbles. How then can we hold it allContinue reading “RCIA”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-13-2022 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Cuando Jesús fue transfigurado en el Monte Tabor, la apariencia de Su rostro cambió y Su Cuerpo sagrado exudaba una luz brillante. Los santos Pedro, Santiago y Juan vieron la manifestación milagrosa de la divinidad de Jesús y testificaron de ella para que pudiéramos creerContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-13-2022 – Español”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-13-2022
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! When Jesus was transfigured on Mount Tabor, the appearance of His face changed, and His sacred Body exuded brilliant light. Saints Peter, James, and John saw the miraculous manifestation of the divinity of Jesus and testified to it so that we might believe through their eyewitness accounts.Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-13-2022”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 3-11-22
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection Friday of the 1st week of Lent, March 11, 2022Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Since Ash Wednesday we have been hearing many admonitions on what we should and should not do, all to remind us of our own fallen nature and what can happen if we fall prey to sin. TodayContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 3-11-22”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-10-22
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily – March 10, 20221st Week of Lent, Thursday, Year CReadings: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25, Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8, Gospel Mt 7:7-12Theme: Faith in Prayer Imagine you are watching your favorite football team on Sunday afternoon. It’s a tight game, one that has come down to the last few seconds. Your teamContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-10-22”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-6-2022 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La Iglesia coloca el pasaje evangélico de la tentación de Jesús por el diablo al comienzo de la Cuaresma para enseñarnos muchas lecciones. El Catecismo afirma que la tentación es “una atracción, ya sea desde fuera de uno mismo o desde dentro, para actuar enContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-6-2022 – Español”
Spiritual Warfare Talks by Fr. Geary
Save The Dates! Please Join Fr. Geary in the St. James Center Gym (Former St. James School Building) at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, March 14th, 21st, and 28th for talks on Spiritual Warfare. Hope you can join us!
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”
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