Featured on FORMED Now, live each weekday at noonat FORMED.org, but posted for viewing on your owntime as well. This 4-part series on St. Joseph is filled withlots of gems. Session 1, 2, & 3 have been posted with #4 to follow. Use the Search function to find it along with the Litany of St. Joseph.
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LENTEN REGULATIONS
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength,Continue reading “LENTEN REGULATIONS”
Our Role in Society
We were created for the next world, but for the time being, we live and act in the present world. While we are here, we have an obligation to continue the work that Jesus began, to make present His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. This Tuesday we will discuss the call toContinue reading “Our Role in Society”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-18-21
Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for 4th Week of Lent, Thursday, 3-18-21, Year BOptional Memorial – St. Cyril of JerusalemREADINGS: 1st Ex 32:7-14; Gospel Jn 5:31-47 Theme: Faith I often think about Christ’s speaking to His disciples when He said in Matthew 18:3, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turnContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-18-21”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-21-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Wednesday, March 24th, is the annual Be Reconciled day where between 8:00 am—6:00 pm a priest will be available to hear your confession at St. James Church. This day is geared especially to those who have been away from the Sacrament of Penance for one year orContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-21-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-21-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El miércoles 24 de marzo es el día anual de “Reconcíliate,” cuando entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m. un sacerdote estará disponible para recibir tu confesión en la Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol. Este día está dirigido especialmente a aquellos que hanContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-21-2021 – Español”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 3-15-21
Deacon Jim Olson’s HomilyMarch 15, 2021244 3-15-21 4th WOL John 4:43-54 27.1 27 PERSONAL PRAYER When Jesus had a need for prayer, He found a place to pray in, which was usually off byHimself away from other people. There are many passages in the Gospel narrating that Jesushas withdrawn from the crowds and has goneContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 3-15-21”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-11-21
Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for 3rd Week of Lent, Thursday, 3-11-21, Year BREADINGS: 1st Jer 7:23-28; Gospel Lk 11:14-23Theme: Choose Wisely God gives us free will to make choices, even to choose Him or not. He does not want to force us to love or obey Him, rather, He wantsContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-11-21”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-14-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! St. Joseph is our model of adoration since he lived in the same house with Jesus for decades. As Fr. Donald J. Calloway says in his book Consecration to St. Joseph (Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, 2020), St. Joseph united himself to every event inContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 3-14-2021”
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour onSaturday night so you will be ontime for church on Sunday!
Fish Fry Dinners
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring Carry Out, Drive-Up Only, Fish Fry Dinners on Fridays During Lent! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ! ! ! Fridays, thru March 26th4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ST. JAMES CENTER320 LOGAN AVE.BELVIDERE, IL All Dinners Include: Hand-Battered Fried Fishserved with Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll & Butter Calling Ahead is Appreciated!For call-in orders,Continue reading “Fish Fry Dinners”
RCIA
The virtue of truthfulness flows from charity and when grounded in Christ, is an expression of one’s very life. The vice that results when sincerity is lacking, and duplicity and falsehood prevail is the subject of the 8th Commandment and this Tuesday’s study session with Father Geary. We meet in Connolly Hall at 6:30 pm.Continue reading “RCIA”
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church on Fridays during Lent at 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish. All Are Welcome! Mark your calendars for the following dates to join us while we walk with Jesus on the road to Calvary: March 12, 2021March 19, 2021March 26, 2021Sign up here!
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength,Continue reading “LENTEN REGULATIONS”
Carta de P. Geary, 3-14-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol : ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! San José es nuestro modelo de adoración puesto que vivió en la misma casa con Jesús durante décadas. Como dice el P. Donald J. Calloway en su libro Consecration to St. Joseph (Padres Marianos de la Inmaculada Concepción, 2020), San José se unió a cadaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 3-14-2021 – Español”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 3-8-21
Deacon Jim Olson’s HomilyMarch 8, 2021237 3-8-21 3rd WOL Luke 4:24-30 Nothing in John of God’s early life foreshadowed his future sanctity. He ran away as a boy from his home in Portugal, tended sheep and cattle in Spain, and served as a soldier against the French, and afterward against the Turks. When about fortyContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 3-8-21”
ST. JOSEPH NOVENA STARTS MARCH 10TH !
Please consider reciting a novena to St. Joseph in honor of his feast day on March 19th. A novena is a 9-day prayer used for petitions, implore favors, or obtain graces. The St. Joseph Novena can also be used to find employment, selling a house, or finding a spouse. Please see the bulletin insert orContinue reading “ST. JOSEPH NOVENA STARTS MARCH 10TH !”
Fish Fry Dinners
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring Carry Out, Drive-Up Only, Fish Fry Dinners on Fridays During Lent! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ! ! ! Fridays, thru March 26th4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ST. JAMES CENTER320 LOGAN AVE.BELVIDERE, IL All Dinners Include: Hand-Battered Fried Fishserved with Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll & Butter Calling Ahead is Appreciated!For call-inContinue reading “Fish Fry Dinners”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-4-21
Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for 2nd Week Lent, Thursday, 3-4-21, Year BOptional Memorial of St. Casimir – Born 1458. Son of the King of Poland. Champion of Chastity and the poor. Died 1484. READINGS: 1st Reading 1st Jer, 17:5-10; Gospel Lk 16:19-31Theme: Regret We have all experienced regret for somethingContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 3-4-21”
A special day with Bishop David Malloy!
Bishop Malloy administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 120 parishioners of St. James Catholic Church, Belvidere, on February 13, 2021. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” ~ Matthew 7:7 ~
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