Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 8th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 5-27-21, Year BSt Augustine of Canterbury-Bishop-Optional MemorialREADINGS: 1st Sir 42:15-25; Gospel Mk 10:46-52Theme: Resolute In Faith When we really put our mind to something we make that something happen through courage, persistence and faith. It is like seeingContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-27-21”
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Parish Office Closed – 2021 Memorial Day
In recognition of Memorial Day, the parish officewill be closed on Monday, May 31st, and willre-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1st.Have a happy and safe Memorial Day Holiday!
Bible Study “Save the Date”
Save The Dates ! June 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2021 Bible Study with Fr. Brian Geary. More details coming soon!
Pew Missal Announcement
Would you like a 2021Pew Missalof your very own to follow the hymns and prayers during Mass?The first shipment was very successful, and we have ordered more to be here soon!Please stop at the narthex of the church to pick one up.Suggested donation is $3.00 each. Thank You!
CEMETERY CLEAN-UPTIME!
If you have not had the opportunity to visit and tidy up your loved ones’ graves in our cemetery, Memorial Day Weekend is a perfect time to do that! Out of respect for the cemetery and the environment, we are asking anyone who have graves for future use, or family members who are buried inContinue reading “CEMETERY CLEAN-UPTIME!”
Our Own Deacon James Linkenheld
Our Own Deacon James Linkenheld will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rockford on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at The Cathedral of St. Peter, Rockford, IL.Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the ordination will be livestreamed at rockforddiocese.org at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome at his first Mass of Thanksgivingto be held at St.Continue reading “Our Own Deacon James Linkenheld”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-30-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! We give glory and eternal praise to God for the gift of the ordination of Rev. Mr. James Linkenheld to the priesthood in the Diocese of Rockford on Saturday, June 5th, at 11:00 am at the Cathedral of St. Peter. Because of Covid-19 restrictions his ordinationContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-30-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 5-30-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de Santiago: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Damos gloria y alabanza eterna a Dios por el don de la ordenación del Reverendo Sr. James Linkenheld al sacerdocio en la Diócesis de Rockford el sábado 5 de junio a las 11:00 am en la Catedral de San Pedro. Debido a las restricciones covid-19 suContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-30-2021 – Español”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily-5-24-21
Deacon Jim Olson’s ReflectionMay 24, 2021572A 5-24-21 8th WOT John 19:25-34 “The spotless purity of John’s whole life makes him strong before the cross. Don’t forget that purity strengthens and invigorates the character” (St Escriva, The Way, 144). Our Lord’s gesture in entrusting His Blessed Mother to the disciple’s care, has a dual meaning. ForContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily-5-24-21”
Bible Study with Fr. Brian Geary
Save The Dates ! June 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2021 Bible Study with Fr. Brian Geary. More details to coming soon!
Pew Missal Announcement
Do you want a pew missal of your very own to followthe hymns and prayers during Mass?Please stop into the parish office to pick one up.Suggested donation is $3.00 each.Thank You!
CONGRATULATIONS DEACON STEWART DOBSON!
On Saturday, May 16, 2021, our own Stu Dobson was ordained a Permanent Deacon by Bishop David J. Malloy. Thank You, Deacon Stu, for answering God’s call to serve the people of St. James Church as a permanent Deacon! Please keep our priests and deacons in your prayers as they continue to serve God’s people.
Deacon James Linkenheld
Our Own Deacon James Linkenheld will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rockford on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at The Cathedral of St. Peter, Rockford, IL. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the ordination will be livestreamed at rockforddiocese.org at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome at his first Mass of Thanksgiving to be heldContinue reading “Deacon James Linkenheld”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily-5-16-21
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection058 5-16-21 ASCENSION Mark 16:15-20 Jesus ascends in glory to the Father. Today’s first reading tells of the Ascension of Jesus and the sending of the Holy Spirit. Paul’s prayer, in the second reading, asks for wisdom and insight, that we may know the Lord clearly, and, thus, have hope in Him. Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily-5-16-21”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-20-21
Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 7th Week of Easter, Thursday, 5-20-21, Year BSt Bernardine of Siena-Priest-Optional MemorialREADINGS: 1st Acts 22:30; 23:6-11, Gospel Jn 17:20-26 Theme: Unity United we stand, divide we fall. This is the mantra of a country to its soldiers before battle, a coach to his teamContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-20-21”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-23-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete! This Sunday of Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, the birthday of the Church. God the Father, through His Son our Lord Jesus Christ, sent another divine Person, the Holy Spirit, to form the Church in herContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-23-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 5-23-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea el Espíritu Santo, el Paráclito! Este domingo de Pentecostés celebra la venida del Espíritu Santo sobre los Apóstoles, el nacimiento de la Iglesia. Dios Padre, por medio de Su Hijo nuestro Señor Jesucristo, envió a otra Persona divina, el Espíritu Santo, a formar la IglesiaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-23-2021 – Español”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-16-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! In this year dedicated to St. Joseph (and in this month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary) we give thanks to God for the love of St. Joseph for his most holy wife.We should meditate on how grateful and humbled St. Joseph must have been toContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-16-2021”
May Crowning 2021
Thank you to our Legion of Mary members for sponsoring this year’s May Crowning. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to Mary, Our Mother, and the event was beautiful! Mary most pure, pray for us!
New Deacon
Welcome Our New Permanent Deacon, Deacon Stu Dobson, at a Meet and Greet gathering in Connolly Hall after Masses on Sunday, May 16th. Please stop down to Connolly Hall after the Masses and congratulate Deacon Stu as he enters his new vocation in service to St. James Church!
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