Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-14-21

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection – October 14, 2021Reflection for the 28th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 10-14-21, Year BReadings: Rom 3:21-30, Psalm 130:1b-6b, Gospel Lk 11:47-54Optional Memorial of St. Callistus I, Pope and MartyrTheme: Are We Worthy of the Dead? Imagine having a conversation with someone about a controversial subject. You do your best toContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-14-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-8-21

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection27th Friday in Ordinary time, October 8, 2021Jl 1:13-15-2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Jn 12:13b-32 In whom do you trust? This seems like a fair question these days. The news is full of questions of trust. Fake news, political agendas, misinformation, one agency stating purported facts while another reports the exactContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-8-21”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 10-7-21

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”

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!

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”

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”