Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

First Saturday Devotion

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed SacramentTomorrow Morning, July 3rdThis 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 Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-1-21

Deacon Steven Johnson’s HomilyJuly 1, 2021Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 13th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-1-21, Year BBlessed Junipero Serra, PriestREADINGS: 1st Gn 22:1b-19; 2nd; Gospel Lk 1:9-1-8Theme: Miracle of Forgiveness How many times have we read about miracles in the Bible that God or Jesus worked andContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-1-21”

Carta de P. Geary, 6-27-2021 – Español

Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol:   ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!   La envidia es un pecado capital.  Consiste una tristeza al ver el bien de otro o una felicidad al ver a alguien mejor que tu bajado a tu nivel.  Cuando se desea un daño grave a un vecino es un pecado mortal.  La envidia a menudo proviene del orgullo.  (CatecismoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 6-27-2021 – Español”

Patriotic Rosary

Do you wish you could do something for our country? You Can! Please join the Legion of Mary on Tuesday, June 29th, here at St. James Church at 6:30 p.m. for a Patriotic Rosary. We will pray to our Blessed Lady for Her protection of our country.

2021 Diocesan Appeal Update

2021 Diocesan Appeal Update (Stewardship) St. James 2021 Goal is $75,862.00 Totals for 2021 Appeal as of June 22, 2021:Total Families………………….. 1,497Number of Families pledged………… 114Total Pledged………….. .. $47,416.21Total Paid by Parishioners……….. .. $30,566.21Pledge Balance……………….. $16,850.00Number of Pledges Fully Paid…………………. 81Number of Pledges Outstanding……………… 33Average Pledge Amount………………….. $415.93Shortfall Anticipated………………….. $28,445.79Shortfall Due if no other pledgesContinue reading “2021 Diocesan Appeal Update”

Bible Study

Please Join Fr. Gearyfor the Last Bible Study on “The Letter to the Hebrews”June 28th, 2021at 6:30 p.m.in Connolly Hall BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible!)Please call the parish office if you would like to purchase a study guide for this study ($10.00 Each).

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 6-24-21

Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 12th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 6-24-21, Year BThe Nativity of St. John The Baptist – SolemnityREADINGS: 1st Is 49:1-6; 2nd Acts 13:22-26; Gospel Lk 1:57-66, 80Theme: Be a Herald of Christ! We were all made for love. Deep inside each of us existsContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 6-24-21”

Carta de P. Geary, 6-20-2021 – Español

Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol:     ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!  El Obispo Malloy está cancelando la dispensación de la obligación de asistir a  Misa a partir de julio, así obligándonos una vez más a asistir al Santo Sacrificio de la Misa los domingos y las fiestas de precepto. El tercer mandamiento nos exige que guardemosContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 6-20-2021 – Español”

Choir

Have you considered singing in the St. James Choir? We are looking to expand the choir now that the restrictionshave been lifted! We are thankful to be able to have a fullchoir to sing in thanksgiving for a return to normalcy.If you are interested or would like to discuss this further, please contact me at c.aune@stjamesbelvidere.org or byContinue reading “Choir”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 6-18-21

Deacon Stu Dobson’s HomilyJune 18, 2021Friday, June 18, 2021 – 11th Week in Ordinary Time2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 Ps 34:2-7 Mt 6:19-23 If you have not noticed by now, St. Paul is quite a complex guy. All week long we have been hearing him preach to the Corinthians about all the misleading teachings they hadContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 6-18-21”