St. James, Belvidere

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!

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-13-21

Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 6th Week of Easter, Thursday, 5-13-21, Year BOur Lady of Fatima-Optional MemorialREADINGS: 1st Acts 18:1-8, Gospel Jn 16:16-20 Theme: Perseverance For a long time, St. Monica would try to talk to her son, Augustine, about God, the good life of prayer and devotion, andContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-13-21”

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP TIME!

Thanks For Your Help!St. James Parish is very blessed to have a cemetery to inter our parish members and their families, or anyone who may desire to be laid to rest in our cemetery. Out of respect for the cemetery and the environment, we are asking anyone who have graves for future use, or familyContinue reading “CEMETERY CLEAN-UP TIME!”

Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily-5-10-21

Deacon Jim Olson’s HomilyMay 10, 2021291 5-10-21 6th WOE John 15:26-16:4 The Person and role of the Holy Spirit. As Jesus approaches the hour He was to be glorified – through his death on the cross and His resurrection – He revealed more fully to His disciples the person and role of the Holy Spirit. WhatContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily-5-10-21”

Carta de P. Geary, 5-16-2021 – Español

Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! En este año dedicado a San José (y en este mes dedicado a la Santísima Virgen María) damos gracias a Dios por el amor de San José por su santísima esposa. Debemos meditar sobre cuán agradecido y humilde debe haber sido San José por haber sido elegidoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-16-2021 – Español”

First Communion Day

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not prevent them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Over 100 youths of St. James Parish celebrated receiving Jesus for the first time at their First Holy Communion on April 24th. Pictured on their First Communion Day at St. James are, GenevieveContinue reading “First Communion Day”

Respect Life Mother’s Day Flowers

The Respect Life group will be offering carnationsfor Mother’s Day after all Masses. Donations are appreciated!

New Deacon Announcement

Cemetery Clean Up

We Need Your Help! St. James Parish is very blessed to have a cemetery to inter our parish members and their families, or anyone who may desire to be laid to rest in our cemetery. Out of respect for the cemetery and the environment, we are asking anyone who have graves for future use, orContinue reading “Cemetery Clean Up”

Family Bowling Night

Knights of Columbus #735 Family Bowling Night The Knights of Columbus is hosting a Bowling NightOpen to all agesDate: MAY 15, 2021 (Saturday)Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PMPlace: Dodge LanesCost: $5.00 Per PersonPizza ProvidedBring your own drinks or buy from the bar.50/50 Raffle, Bowling Ball Raffle, and golf outing raffle tickets will be sold.Continue reading “Family Bowling Night”

Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-9-2021

Dear Parishioners of St. James:Praised be Jesus Christ!The mission of the Catholic Church is the salvation of souls. Our Lord Jesus established the Church endowing her with the Sacraments which give eternal life. We are to preach the Gospel, teach all that He commanded us and make disciples of all the nations. Each year our Diocese asks thatContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-9-2021”

Carta de P. Geary, 5-9-2021 – Español

Estimados Feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La misión de la Iglesia Católica es la salvación de las almas. Nuestro Señor Jesús estableció la Iglesia dotándola de los Sacramentos que dan vida eterna. Debemos predicar el Evangelio, enseñar todo lo que Él nos mandó y hacer discípulos de todas las naciones.Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-9-2021 – Español”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-6-21

Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 5th Week of Easter, Thursday, 5-6-21, Year BREADINGS: 1st Acts 15:7-21, Gospel Jn 15:9-11Theme: Law vs. Faith Some say the Catholic Church is the new Pharisees of Jesus’s time, full of laws and rules and requiring strict adherence to them. All we should needContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-6-21”

Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily-5-3-21

A Statement of LOVE Sing to the Lord a new song; His praise is in the assembly of the saints. We are urged to sing a new song to the Lord, as new children who have learned a new song. A song is a thing of joy; more profoundly, it is a thing of love.Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily-5-3-21”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-29-21

Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 4th Week of Easter, Thursday, 4-29-21, Year BMemorial of Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor St Catherine was born in 1347 in the Siena region near Tuscany, Italy.She was a Dominican tertiary and mystic who lived in Italy in the 1300s.She was known forContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-29-21”

Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-2-2021

Dear Parishioners of St. James, Praised be Jesus Christ! In just two weeks, another faithful man from our parish will be ordained a permanent deacon for St. James. Mr. Stewart Dobson has been in formation for the past 7 years preparing to serve the Catholic Church as a deacon. He will be ordained by Bishop David J.Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 5-2-2021”

Carta de P. Geary, 5-2-2021 – Español

Queridos feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol, ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! En sólo dos semanas, otro hombre fiel de nuestra parroquia será ordenado diácono permanente para nuestra parroquia. El Sr. Stewart Dobson ha estado en formación durante los últimos 7 años preparándose para servir a la Iglesia Católica como diácono. Será ordenado por el ObispoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-2-2021 – Español”

2021 Diocesan Appeal

This weekend, May 1-2, is pledge weekend for the 2021 Diocesan Appeal. Bear Much Fruit is the theme for this year’s appeal. Packets were mailed to parishioners last week. If you did not receive a packet in the mail, commitment cards are available in the parish office. Our target goal this year is $75,862.00. PleaseContinue reading “2021 Diocesan Appeal”