Fr. Brian Geary and members of the Legion of Mary led the rosary on Saturday, October 10th, which was part of a Public Square Rosary Rally that was said by over 20,000 people at the same time across America. Participants prayed the rosary for our country in reparation for sins and to ask God to save AmericaContinue reading “Public Square Rosary Rally”
Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere
JOIN THE 24TH ANNUAL BELVIDERE LIFE CHAIN!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, FROM 2:00—3:30 P.M. DOWNTOWN BELVIDERE ON THE STATE STREET BRIDGE Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA! You will be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion through prayer! Bring your whole family! Rain or Shine! Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas, and strollers are welcome!Continue reading “JOIN THE 24TH ANNUAL BELVIDERE LIFE CHAIN!”
BE INFORMED!
To help Catholics prepare for the upcoming November election of the President of the United States, please visit www.ilcatholic.org and read the Guidelines on Political Activities for Parishes and Catholic Church Organizations. For more detailed voting guidelines, go to https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-counsel/political-activity-guidelines
RCIA
The life, death, and resurrection of Christ are so significant that we mark time by them. Even more amazing, they speak of mysteries in the history of the Jewish people that pointed to the redemption that they signify and which we participate in at each Mass: Christ our Passover Lamb. Indeed they are the veryContinue reading “RCIA”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-18-2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The month of October reminds us of Our Lady’s final apparition and miracle at Fatima, Portugal on October 13, 1917. She warned of dire consequences for the Church and the world for failing to heed her message of penance, prayer and reparation. She asked mankind toContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-18-2020”
Carta de P. Geary, 10-18-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de Santiago: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El mes de octubre nos hace recordar la aparición y milagro final de la Virgen en Fátima, Portugal, el 13 de octubre de 1917. Ella advirtió sobre las terribles consecuencias para la Iglesia y el mundo por no hacer caso a su mensaje de penitencia, oraciónContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-18-2020 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-15-20
Deacon Steven M. Johnson – St. James, Belvidere, IL Homily for Ordinary Time-28th Week Thursday, 10-15-20, Year A – Memorial of St. Teresa of Avila READINGS: 1st Reading 1 Rom 8:22-27, Gospel Jn 15:1-8 St. Teresa of AvilaBorn: March 28, 1515 in Avila, SpainDied: October 4, 1582 in Alba de TormesCanonized on March 12th, 1622Continue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-15-20”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection – 10-12-20
467 10-12-20 28th WOT Luke 11:29-32 “‘What is the sign of Jonah? The stumbling block of the cross. So, it is not the disputers of knowledge who will be saved but those who believe true teaching. For the cross of Christ is indeed a stumbling block to those who dispute knowledge but salvation to thoseContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection – 10-12-20”
America Needs Fatima
The Legion of Mary will be sponsoring the annual “America Needs Fatima” rosary Saturday, October 10th, at 12:00 p.m. in front of the Our Lady of Lourdes statue at the corner of Main Street and Logan Avenue. Come and be a part of the 20,000 rosary rallies being prayed on this day! Please bring a chair if necessary.
Carta de P. Geary, 10-11-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La Iglesia designa al mes de octubre como el mes del Santísimo Rosario. Aunque debemos rezar el Rosario diariamente (y no sólo en octubre), el mes conmemora la gran victoria naval cristiana el 7 de octubre en Lepanto, Italia en 1571 contraContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-11-2020 – Español”
Parish Office Closed on Monday
In recognition of the Columbus Day Holiday, the parish office will be closed on Monday, October 12th, and re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13th. Thank You!
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HAVE TOOTSIE ROLLS FOR SALE!
Tootsie Rolls are for sale and ready for pick up in the parish office from 8:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The price for Tootsie Rolls are: $10.00 for a sleeve of 50 OR $50.00 for a case of 300! Be ready for Halloween while Supporting the Knights of Columbus!
BE INFORMED!
To help Catholics prepare for the upcoming November election of the President of the United States, please visit www.ilcatholic.org and read the Guidelines on Political Activities for Parishes and Catholic Church Organizations. For more detailed voting guidelines, go to https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-counsel/political-activity-guidelines
RCIA
“When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, He said to his mother, ‘Behold, your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’” Please join Fr. Geary this Tuesday in Connolly Hall in the lower level of the church at 6:30 PM as we discuss: Jesus Christ, IncarnateContinue reading “RCIA”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-8-20
Homily for Ordinary Time-27th Week Thursday, 10-08-20, Year AREADINGS: 1st Reading 1 Gal 3:1-5, Gospel Lk 11:5-13 Theme: Persevere in Faith It is so hard today to stick to something over a long period of time. Whether it be material things like a car, house, clothes, cell phones, etc. We get board easily. We lookContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-8-20”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 10-5-20
461 10-5-20 27th WOT Luke 10:25-37 God expects us to be merciful as he is merciful. What does Jesus’ story tell us about true love for one’s neighbor? First, we must be willing to help, even if others brought trouble on themselvesContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 10-5-20”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-11-2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The Church designates October as the month of the Most Holy Rosary. While we should pray the Rosary daily (and not just in October), the month commemorates the great Christian naval victory on October 7th in Lepanto, Italy in 1571 against great odds as the PopeContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-11-2020”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-4-2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Did you know that our parish is in the middle of a capital campaign to eliminate our debt? Well, we are! Many parishioners have already pledged and more are invited to join our effort. We need many more people to join our team. Please come to aContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 10-4-2020”
Carta de P. Geary, 10-4-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! ¿Sabían que nuestra parroquia está en medio de una campaña para recaudar fondos para eliminar nuestra deuda? ¡Bueno, lo estamos! Muchos feligreses ya se han comprometido y se invita a aun más parroquianos a unirse a nuestro esfuerzo. Necesitamos mucha más gente para unirseContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 10-4-2020 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-1-20
Homily for Ordinary Time – 26th Week Thursday, 10-01-20, Year A – St. Therese of The Child Jesus-Little Flower READINGS: 1ST Reading 1 Is 66:10-14, Gospel Mt 18-1-4 Theme: Simplicity of Children “Jesus set before me the book of nature. I understand how all the flowers God has created are beautiful, how the splendor ofContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-1-20”
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