Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

May Crowning

The Legion of Mary is sponsoring a May Crowning in Honor of Our Blessed Mother on Friday, May 7, 2021, after the 7:30 a.m. Mass. The rosary will be prayed as well as a procession to crown Mary. Please bring a flower to be placed before Mary.

Choir

Have you considered singing in the St. James Choir? We are looking to expand the choir in anticipation of a full reopening of the church in the future. If you are interested, please call our Music Director, Mr. Christopher Aune, at 815-547-6397, to discuss further.  Thank You!

First Saturday

H​oly Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed SacramentTomorrow Morning, May 1st     This 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!

April 25th is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations!

Please pray for our priests, deacons, and religious. Pray for those discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life—that they will prayerfully and lovingly answer God’s call to serve His people. Prayer for VocationsGOD OUR FATHER, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons and consecratedContinue reading “April 25th is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations!”

Choir Announcement

Have you considered singing in the St. James Choir? We are looking to expand the choir in anticipation of a full reopening of the church in the future. If you are interested, please call our Music Director, Mr. Christopher Aune, at 815-547-6397, to discuss further.  Thank You!

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-22-21

Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 3rd Week of Easter, Thursday, 4-22-21, Year BReadings: 1st Acts 8:26-40, Gospel Jn 6:44-51Theme: Taught by God A little girl came home from school one day and ran into the house and immediately burst into tears. Her mother, astonished at the sounds of cryingContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-22-21”

Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 4-19-21

Deacon Jim Olson’s HomilyApril 19, 2021273 4-19-21 3rd WOE John 6:22-29  Meditation: What do you most hunger for – wealth, peace, health, love, the good life?     Jesus addressed this issue with those who sought him after the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves. Were they simply hungry for things which satisfy the body or for thatContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 4-19-21”

Join St. James Choir

Have you considered singing in the St. James Choir? We are looking to expand the choir in anticipation of a full reopening of the church in the future. If you are interested, please call our Music Director, Mr. Christopher Aune, at 815-547-6397, to discuss further. Thank You!

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-15-21

Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for the 2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, 4-15-21, Year BREADINGS: 1st Acts 5:27-33, Gospel Jn 3:31-36Theme: Commit to Christ My old football coach used to say, “You have to give it everything you have! Leave nothing in the tank. If you don’t give 110% and commitContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-15-21”

Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 4-12-21

Deacon Jim OlsonHomily for April 12, 2021267 4-12-21 2nd WOE John 3:1-8 We are sons and daughters of God and citizens of His kingdom.To be reborn in the Spirit is to enter that society in which God is honored and obeyed. Those who willingly accept God’s rule in their lives become citizens of God’s heavenly kingdom andContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 4-12-21”

Join St. James Choir

Have you considered singing in the St. James Choir? We are looking to expand the choir in anticipation of a full reopening of the church in the future. If you are interested, please call our Music Director, Mr. Christopher Aune, at 815-547-6397, to discuss further.  Thank You!

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-8-21

Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for Thursday within the Octave of Easter, Thursday, 4-8-21, Year BREADINGS: 1st Acts 3:11-26, Gospel Lk 24:35-48Theme: Gift of Faith I have often wondered why Jesus did not just appear to all people after His resurrection. If He did that then all people would believe andContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-8-21”