Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Nuestro Señor Resucitado, Jesucristo! La misma noche de la Resurrección Jesucristo instituyó el Sacramento de la Penitencia. Cuando entró en la habitación donde los apóstoles estaban reunidos “respiró sobre ellos” Su poder para perdonar los pecados (Jn 20, 22). La misericordia de DiosContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 4-11-2021 – Español”
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Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 4-5-21
Deacon Jim Olson’s HomilyApril 5, 2021 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 and members of God’s family – His adoptedContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 4-5-21”
IMPORTANT HOLY WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT
The Easter Triduum Masses and Service times are as follows: Holy Thursday – April 1, 2021:7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Bi-LingualThere will NOT be Adoration, Confessions or the 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses on Holy Thursday. Good Friday – April 2, 2021:1:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – English7:00 p.m. – LiturgyContinue reading “IMPORTANT HOLY WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT”
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
In recognition of Holy Week, the parish office will be closed Holy Thursday, April 1st and Good Friday, April 2nd.Have A Blessed Holy Week!
2021 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH Holy Thursday, April 1st – Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm-Bi-Lingual Good Friday, April 2nd – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, 1:00 pm-English, 7:00 pm-Spanish Holy Saturday, April 3rd – Easter Vigil, 7:00 pm-Bi-Lingual Easter Sunday, April 4th – 7:30 & 10:00 am-English; 12:00 pm-Spanish
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 4-4-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Our Risen Lord, alleluia! Without the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead our suffering makes no sense. But Jesus did rise. He is alive. He will never die again. He rose from the dead so that we might rise from the dead. Death is not the last word on our lifeContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 4-4-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 4-4-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: Alabado sea Nuestro Señor Resucitado, aleluya! Sin la resurrección de Jesucristo de entre los muertos nuestro sufrimiento no tiene sentido. Pero Jesús resucitó. Está vivo. Nunca volverá a morir. Resucitó de entre los muertos para que nosotros pudiéramos resucitar de entre los muertos. La muerte no esContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 4-4-2021 – Español”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 3-29-21
Deacon Jim Olson’s HomilyMarch 29, 2021257 3-29-21 Monday of Holy Week John 12:1-11 God’s Love is unbounded and poured out in gratitude. The Gospel of John records that, the whole house was filled with the perfume of the ointment (John 12:3). What Mary had done brought sweetness not only in the physical sense, but the spiritual sense as well.Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 3-29-21”
IMPORTANT HOLY WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT
Holy Thursday – April 1, 2021:7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Bi-LingualThere will NOT be Adoration, Confessions or the 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses on Holy Thursday. Good Friday – April 2, 2021: 1:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – English7:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – SpanishThereContinue reading “IMPORTANT HOLY WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT”
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
In recognition of Holy Week, the parish office will be closedHoly Thursday, April 1st andGood Friday, April 2nd. Have A Blessed Holy Week!
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH2021 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE Saturday, March 27th, 4:00 pm – English Palm Sunday, March 28th – 7:30 & 10:00 am-English; 12:00 pm-Spanish Holy Thursday, April 1st – Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm-Bi-Lingual Good Friday, April 2nd – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, 1:00 pm-English, 7:00 pm-Spanish Holy Saturday,Continue reading “HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE”
BLESSING OF THE EASTER FOOD
The Blessing of the Easter Foodwill be held at 10:00 a.m. inSt. James Church onHoly Saturday,April 3, 2021
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus Is Sponsoring A PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, March 28th7:00 to 11:30 a.m.St. James Center320 Logan Ave., Belvidere, ILDrive Thru Pickup ONLYCall ahead ordering starts at 6:00 a.m. 815-544-6311 All proceeds will benefit individuals with intellectual disabilities. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ! ! !
Divine Mercy Sunday and Chaplet
Divine Mercy Sunday is April 11, 2021 The nine-day Divine Mercy Novena/Chaplet begins in St. James Church at 3:00 p.m.on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, and continues in the church at 3:00 p.m. each day through 3:00 p.m. on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11th. You can pray the Divine Mercy Novena/Chaplet in your home, chapel, orContinue reading “Divine Mercy Sunday and Chaplet”
Stations of the Cross
The last Stations of the Cross for Lent this year will be held in the Church on Friday, March 26th, at 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish. All Are Welcome! Please join us as we walk with Jesus on the road to Calvary.
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-28-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ Crucified! Without the Cross there is no Resurrection; without Good Friday we cannot have Easter Sunday. As we begin Passion (Holy) Week, our eyes focus on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ our Savior. By His death we have been redeemed. Jesus purchased our freedomContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-28-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-28-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo Crucificado! Sin la Cruz no hay Resurrección; sin el Viernes Santo no podemos tener el Domingo de Pascua. Al comenzar la Semana Santa, nuestros ojos se centran en el sufrimiento y la muerte de Jesucristo nuestro Salvador. Por Su muerte hemos sido redimidos. JesúsContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-28-2021 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-25-21
Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for 5th Week of Lent, Thursday, 3-25-21, Year BSolemnity of The Annunciation of the LordREADINGS: 1st Is 7:10-14;8-10, 2nd Heb 10:4-10, Gospel Lk 1:26-38Theme: Gift of Salvation There are events in world history that change the course of humanity. Events like the discovery of fire andContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-25-21”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 3-22-21
Deacon Jim Olson’s HomilyMarch 22, 2021047A 4-18-21 3rd SOE Luke 24:35-48 In the Gospel of John, the Lord says: “In this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love for each other.” Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 3-22-21”
Times for Holy Week
Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021No Masses other than 7:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Bi-Lingual Good Friday, April 2, 20217:30 a.m. No Mass, 1:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – English; 7:00 p.m. – Spanish Holy Saturday, April 3, 2021No 7:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. Masses; 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil –Continue reading “Times for Holy Week”
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