Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily – October 7, 2021Homily for the 27th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 10-7-21, Year BReadings: Mal 3:13-20b, Psalm 1:1-2,3,4 & 6, Gospel Lk 11:5-13Memorial of Our Lady of the RosaryTheme: God’s Saving Grace Through Prayer “You have said, ‘It is vain to serve God, and what do we profit by keepingContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 10-7-21”
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Blessing of the Animals
Fr. Geary will bless the animals onSaturday, October 9th, at 9:00 a.m.in the parking lot behind the St. James Rectory. Please have all animals on leashes or in crates. Thank You!
Knights of Columbus Dinner & Breakfast Events
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Salisbury Steak Dinner on Saturday, October 9th, starting at 4:30 p.m.A Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 10th,from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Both sit-down meals will be held at the St. James Center with carry out available. Proceeds will benefit our local food pantries.
America Needs Fatima Rosary
Please join the Legion of Maryon Saturday, October 16th, at 12:00 p.m.,to participate in the America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally. This will take place in front of the St. James Parish Rectory at the corner ofMain Street and Logan Avenue. Please come to pray the rosary, the Litany of Mary, as well as other prayers. All are welcome!
RCIA
“When the time had fully come. God sent forth his Son, born of a woman ,born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”Galatians 4:4-5 This Tuesday, Father Geary will discuss with us Jesus Christ Incarnate of the Virgin Mary. Are there things aboutContinue reading “RCIA”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-10-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Prayer, in its most basic form, is asking good things from God. Prayer is a conversation between man and God. Because the difference between God and man is infinite, humility is required to approach God properly. God, in His humility, actually listens to our prayers andContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-10-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 10-10-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La oración, en su forma más básica, es pedir cosas buenas a Dios. La oración es una conversación entre el hombre y Dios. Debido a que la diferencia entre Dios y el hombre es infinita, se requiere humildad para acercarse a Dios correctamente. Dios, en Su humildad,Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-10-2021 – Español”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-3-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! This Sunday’s scripture readings reveal the Lord’s plan of marriage. God designed marriage to be between one man and one woman. No other kind of marriage is possible because God is its author. No one can make up their own idea of marriage apart from God’sContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-3-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 10-3-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol, ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Las lecturas de las Escrituras de este domingo revelan el plan de matrimonio del Señor. Dios diseñó el matrimonio para que fuera entre un hombre y una mujer. Ningún otro tipo de matrimonio es posible porque Dios es su autor. Nadie puede inventar suContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-3-2021 – Español”
Blessing of the Animals
Fr. Geary will bless the animals onSaturday, October 9th, at 9:00 a.m.in the parking lot behind the St. James Rectory. Please have all animals on leashes or in crates. Thank You!
Life Chain
Join the 25th Annual Belvidere Life Chain! Sunday, October 3, 2021,From 2:00—3:30 PMDowntown Belvidere on the Main Street Bridge Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA! You will be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion through prayer! Bring your whole family! Rain or shine! Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas, andContinue reading “Life Chain”
In the beginning: God. Act II: Man.
So begins this week’s Tuesday night session with Fr. Geary. We will meet in Connolly Hall at 6:30 PM to talk about creation, man, and the fall of man –original sin. This is where your story begins so don’t miss out. Join us for a time of teaching and shared discussion where every question isContinue reading “In the beginning: God. Act II: Man.”
First Saturday Devotion
Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed SacramentTomorrow Morning, October 2, 2021This 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!
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-1-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionOctober 1, 2021Friday, Oct 1, 2021, 26th Friday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Therese of Lisieux Is 66:10-14c, Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-4 Today is the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as the St. Therese of the Child Jesus, or the “Little Flower.” St. Therese is known for herContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-1-21”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-24-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionSeptember 24, 202125th Friday in Ordinary Time, September 24, 2021Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22 The first reading opens up with an impassioned plea by Haggi to rebuild the temple. Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does itContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-24-21”
Upcoming Respect Life Events
The Pregnancy Care Center’s HIKE FOR LIFEwill be heldat the Midway Museum VillageRockford, IllinoisSaturday, September 25thRegistration: 8:45 am – Walk begins at 9:00 am~ All day fun family event with a variety of activities ~ RALLY FOR THE POLICESaturday, September 25th12:00 Noon – 1:00 pmAlpine/State Streets LocationRockford, Illinois MARCH FOR LIFE IN MADISON, WISCONSINSaturday, OctoberContinue reading ” Upcoming Respect Life Events”
Tootsie Roll Drive Success
The Knights of Columbus would like to say “Thank You” for your support in making the annual fundraiser for Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll Drive) a success. The support our Parish showed was outstanding—one of our best years ever! All proceeds stay local and support the following organizations: RAMPSpecial CampsArc of Boone/Winnebago CountiesSpecial OlympicsBelvidere Park DistrictContinue reading “Tootsie Roll Drive Success”
Life Chain!
Join the 25th Annual BelvidereLife Chain! Sunday, October 3, 2021,From 2:00—3:30 PMDowntown Belvidere on the Main Street Bridge Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA! You will be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion through prayer! Bring your whole family! Rain or shine! Water, lawn chairs,Continue reading “Life Chain!”
RCIA
You can’t find the word Trinity in the Bible, but scripture is stamped throughout with evidence of it! The Church calls the Trinity the central mystery of the Christian faith and life, so don’t be concerned if you find it a mystery that God can be Three-in-One. This Tuesday we will explore “Our Mysterious God,”Continue reading “RCIA”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-23-21
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection – September 23, 2021Homily for the 25th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 9-23-21, Year BReadings: Hg 1:1-8, Psalm 149, Gospel Lk 9:7-9Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) PriestTheme: Put God First For those who have a keen sense of the Holy Spirit working in their lives, they know whyContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-23-21”
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