212 1-4-21 St Elizabeth Ann Seton Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 The many enforced separations from her dear ones by death & distance, served to draw Elizabeth’s heart to God and eternity. The accepting & embracing of God’s will- “The Will,” as she called it – would be a keynote in her spiritual life. Elizabeth’s deep concernContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 1-4-21”
Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere
Fr. Geary and Relevant Radio
Do you want to enhance what you already know about the Catholic Faith and learn even more?Tune in to Relevant Radio on 93.0 AM this Tuesday, January 5th, at 11:00 a.m.to listen to the Chuck Neff Show.Our own pastor, Fr. Brian Geary, will be the guest speakerdiscussing, “Creating a Christian Environment in the Home.”
Rockford Walk for Life
The Rockford Walk for Life will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 Visit https://www.proliferockford.com/walk for more information and to see how easy it is to get involved and STAND UP FOR LIFE!
Prayer Service
The Respect Life Group Will Be Hosting a Prayer Service St. James Church7:00 P.M. Friday, January 22nd,The Eve of the AnniversaryRow vs. Wade Decision Please join us in a time of prayer for the respect of all life from conception to natural death.
RCIA
In the Gospels we see in the miracles of healing Jesus performed that He often went beyond healing the body of sickness and infirmity, to also healing the maladies of the soul, declaring, “Your sins are forgiven you, go and sin no more.” In the Sacraments of Penance and of Anointing of the Sick, JesusContinue reading “RCIA”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-31-20
Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, ILHomily for 7th Day Octave of Christmas, Thursday, 12-31-20, Year BOptional Memorial of St. Sylvester I, Pope. St. Sylvester I, PopeBirth data is unknownInstalled as Pope (Bishop of Rome) 314 ADHis Papacy was during the reign of Constantine the GreatHe also fought the heresies of the timeContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 12-31-20”
Office Closed
Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the St. James Parish Office will be closed to the public until further notice. You may contact the office anytime at (815) 547-6397 and leave a message. Messages will be checked frequently and your call will be returned.Thank you for your patience! In recognition of the NewContinue reading “Office Closed”
Fulfilling Our Promise
COMING IN JANUARY! There will be a new envelope in your weekly envelope packet beginning next month for the Fulfilling Our Promise Campaign. Please use this gold envelope to pay your pledge or donate to the campaign. Thank you for your generosity.
Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 12-28-20
698 12-28-20 Holy Innocents Matthew 2:13-18 In government today there are those who propose that when a child is born naturally that the Doctor would consult with the mother of the child as to whether the child should be permitted to live, or its life be terminated. The first objection to this practice should beContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 12-28-20”
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Friday, January 1st, is the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God St. James Mass Times Are: Thursday, December 31, 2020:4:00 p.m. – English7:00 p.m. – Spanish Friday, January 1, 2021:7:30 and 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m. – Spanish
First Saturday Mass
First Saturday Devotion to The Blessed Virgin MaryHoly Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed SacramentThis Saturday, January 2ndSt. 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!
Christmas Greetings!
Merry Christmas!
Dear Family of St. James,May the holy birth of our Savior bring joy to you and your loved ones thisjoyful season. Merry Christmas!Fr. Brian GearyAnd Fr. William R. Schuessler
New Holy Water Reservoir
John Stemper, from T.H. Stemper, delivered our new Holy Water reservoir just in time for Christmas! Thank you to the Neil O’Malley Family who donated this beautiful addition to St. James Parish in memory of Billie O’Malley.
ATTENTION – OFFICE CLOSED ! ! !
Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the St. James Parish Office will be closed to the public until further notice. You may contact the office anytime at (815) 547-6397 and leave a message. Messages will be checked frequently and your call will be returned. ~ December 24th and 25th ~In recognition of theContinue reading “ATTENTION – OFFICE CLOSED ! ! !”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 12-21-20
197 12-21-20 4th WOA Luke 1:39-45 St Thomas Aquinas said, “We pay God honor and reverence, not for his sake (because He is of himself full of glory to which no creature can add anything), but for our own sake, because by the very fact that we revere and honor God, our mind is subjectContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Homily – 12-21-20”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 12-27-2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ our newborn king! The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that, “A man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children, form a family. This institution is prior to any recognition by public authority, which has an obligation to recognize it. ItContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 12-27-2020”
Carta de P. Geary, 12-27-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo nuestro rey recién nacido! El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica afirma que” un hombre y una mujer unidos en matrimonio, junto con sus hijos, forman una familia. Esta institución es previa a cualquier reconocimiento por parte de la autoridad pública, que tieneContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 12-27-2020 – Español”
2021 Calendars
2021 Calendars from Belvidere Funeral will be available after all Masses, December 19th & 20th.
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