“It was not Moses who gave you bread from heaven…” / “No fue Moisés quien les dio pan del cielo…” Dear Parishioners, This week´s reading from John follows on the great event we read about last Sunday – the multiplication of bread to feed over 5000 people. Today the people ask for a sign. “WhatContinue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 8-4-24”
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Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 8-4-24
Queridos Parroquianos, La lectura esta semana tomada del evangelio según San Juan nos cuenta de lo sucedido después de la multiplicación milagrosa del pan de la cual hemos leído el domingo pasado. Hoy la gente busca al Señor y le pide un signo. “Qué signo vas a realizar tú?” Jesús no hesita en declararles: “YoContinue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 8-4-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 8-4-24
Allow me to briefly get on my soap box about the blasphemous parody of the Last Supper that was a part of the Olympic Games opening ceremony. The negative response has been enormous, even from non-Christians. And all of this in the context of what is supposed to be family-oriented entertainment was anything but withContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 8-4-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 8-4-24
ermítanme hablar brevemente sobre la parodia blasfema de la Última Cena que formó parte de la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos. La respuesta negativa ha sido enorme, incluso por parte de los no cristianos. Y todo esto en el contexto de lo que se supone que es un entretenimiento orientado a la familia,Continue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 8-4-24”
St. James Festival Raffle Ticket Winners
AND THE WINNERS OF THE PARISH FESTIVAL RAFFLE ARE . . . . . . 1st Prize—David Cromer 2nd Prize—Conception Adriola 3rd Prize—George Zepeda 4th Prize—Jose Lopez 5th Prize—Marjorie Frieders 6th Prize—Marie Isabel Perez 7th Prize—Gary Brenz 8th Prize—Chuck Frieders 9th Prize—Brad Stark CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!!! Thank You to all who made this year’s Festival suchContinue reading “St. James Festival Raffle Ticket Winners”
Fr. Timothy’s Pastor Installation Mass
CONGRATULATIONS FATHER TIMOTHY MULCAHEY ON BEING INSTALLED BY BISHOP DAVID J. MALLOY ON JULY 16, 2024, AS THE NEW PASTOR OF ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, BELVIDERE! May God Bless you always! (Photos credit goes to Karen Snyder)
T-Shirt Sale for the Boone County Fair
THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! AUGUST 6TH – 11TH St. James is selling unisex adult t-shirts that support our belief that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist. Orders will be taken for those unable to purchase at the festival and/or if supplies are exhausted. Please complete and return theContinue reading “T-Shirt Sale for the Boone County Fair”
Religious Education Registration
2024-2025 **Tuition Discount Ended on June 26th** A Late Fee of $20 will be applied to Registrations after August 14th Registration Ends September 4, 2024. No registrations will be accepted after this date Registration is by Appointment ONLY— Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. Payment by cash or check is due at the time ofContinue reading “Religious Education Registration”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-28-24
A word about Baptism because of some misunderstandings I heard from good holy practicing Catholics. We more mature folks will remember the traditional definition of Baptism from the Baltimore Catechism. “Baptism is the sacrament that gives our souls the new life of sanctifying grace by which we become children of God and heirs ofContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-28-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 7-28-24
Unas palabras sobre el Bautismo debido a algunos malentendidos que escuché de parte los buenos, santos católicos practicantes. Nosotros, las personas más maduras, recordaremos la definición tradicional de Bautismo del Catecismo de Baltimore. “El bautismo es el sacramento que da a nuestras almas la vida nueva de gracia santificante por la cual nos convertimosContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 7-28-24”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily – July 26, 2024
Friday the 16th week of Ordinary Time, Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim, July 26, 2024 Jer 3:14-17; (Ps) Jer 31:10-13; Mt 13:18-23 Today we celebrate the lives of St. Anne and St. Joachim, Mary’s parents. Not much is known about them except what we find in the Protoevangelium of James, which means theContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily – July 26, 2024”
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 7-28-24
Take and Eat / Tomad y comed Dear Parishioners, Greetings from the beautiful “Driftless Region” of Wisconsin where I am enjoying a wonderful vacation in the countryside. I have been remembering you in daily prayers and Mass. This weekend we are invited to reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes. AllContinue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 7-28-24”
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 7-28-24
Tomen y Coman Les mando saludos desde la campiña “Driftless” de Wisconsin donde estoy gozando una vacación y donde he estado encomendándoles en oración y en mi Misa diaria. La liturgia nos invita este fin de semana a reflexionar sobre el significado de la multiplicación del pan. Los cuatro evangelios nos hablan de este milagro. JesúsContinue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 7-28-24”
THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
AUGUST 6TH – 11TH St. James is selling unisex adult t-shirts that support our belief that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist. A limited supply of shirts sized Medium to 2XL will be sold at the Parish Festival on July 21st from 1- 5 pm at the St. James Center. Orders will be taken forContinue reading “THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!”
St. James Festival Raffle Tickets
Members of the Knights of Columbus will be selling raffle tickets outside of church after Masses during the weekends leading up to the St. James Festival on July 21st. You may also purchase tickets at the parish office before July 21st during regular office hours. Cost of the raffle tickets are $20 each and need not beContinue reading “St. James Festival Raffle Tickets”
Religious Education Registration
2024-2025 **Tuition Discount Ended on June 26th** A Late Fee of $20 will be applied to Registrations after August 14th Registration Ends September 4, 2024. No registrations will be accepted after this date Registration is by Appointment ONLY— Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. Payment by cash or check is due at the time ofContinue reading “Religious Education Registration”
English Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Are you considering becoming Catholic?Are you a Catholic interested in being Confirmed?Are you a Confirmed Catholic who is ready to explore your faith anew?Each year men and women embark on an exploration of the Catholic faith. Some are deciding if they are called to the Catholic Church; others have been Catholic all their lives andContinue reading “English Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)”
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 7-21-24
The Apostle James/Santiago Apóstol Dear Parishioners, Happy feast of St. James. Sunday, we celebrate with our traditional festival and Thursday we will join the whole Church in celebrating one of the greatest followers of Christ on His feast day. According to a venerable tradition, St. James is known as the first evangelizer of the peoples of theContinue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 7-21-24”
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 7-21-24
Queridos Parroquianos, ¡Les deseo una buena fiesta de Santiago Apóstol! Este domingo celebramos con nuestra kermés tradicional y luego jueves celebramos junto con toda la Iglesia la fiesta de Santiago que, como patrono principal de la parroquia, se celebra solemnemente. Según una tradición, Santiago era el primer evangelizador de la península ibérica (o sea, España y Portugal)Continue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 7-21-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-21-24
We might continue to reflect with Pope Benedict XVI in his exhortation Verbum Domini (The Word of the Lord) on the first part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word. He writes about the ministry of Readers or Lectors. He reminds us that their role is more than just reading something. They are proclaiming the living, holy Word of God. “The Synod on the Eucharist had already called forContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-21-24”
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