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Did You Enjoy Fr. Geary’s Spiritual Warfare Talks? If you answered yes to this question, or if you were unable to attend Father’s talks, you may listen to them in three separate audio files by clicking on the link to access them. It is never too late to learn how to defend yourself from SpiritualContinue reading “Listen to Spiritual Warfare Talks”

TOTUS TUUS (Latin for “Totally Yours”) Save the Date: June 11-17Register Today—Don’t Miss Out!Grade School (Gr. 1-6)June 13-17 (Mon-Fri) 9:00 a.m.—2:15 p.m. Middle and High School (Gr. 7-12)June 12-16 (Sun-Thurs) 7:00 p.m.—9:15 p.m. Cost for all 5 days is $30 per child/youth. Registration Forms are available in the Church Office, the Religious Education Office andContinue reading “TOTUS TUUS”

Knights of ColumbusFamily Bowling Outing Join the Knights of Columbus fora Family Bowling Night$5.00 Per Person Food Is ProvidedDodge Lanes1940 N. State St.Belvidere, IllinoisSaturday, May 21st6:00—9:00 P.M. Please text 815-450-5394 if you are able to join us!

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, May 7th. This Saturday, St. 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!

Mother’s Day carnations, in a variety of colors, will be available for your special Mom after all Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 7th & 8th. Join Respect Life in offering our blessings to Mom’s everywhere!

Did You Enjoy Fr. Geary’s Spiritual Warfare Talks? If you answered yes to this question, or if you were unable to attend Father’s talks, you may listen to them in three separate audio files by clicking on the picture above to access them. It is never too late to learn how to defend yourself fromContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Spiritual Warfare Talks”

Save The Bell Update As of May 2, 2022 Restoration Cost…………………… $ 33,000.00  Total Pledged…………………….… $ 28,881.10  Total Paid…………………….…….. $ 25,768.78

IT’S CEMETERY CLEAN-UP TIME Please take some time to clean up your family members’ graves in the St. James Cemetery. There are many Christmas decorations that need to be thrown away or taken off of the graves before we start mowing for the spring/summer/fall seasons. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer some timeContinue reading “SPRING IS HERE – CEMETERY CLEAN-UP”

Please take some time to clean up your family members’ graves in the St. James Cemetery. There are many Christmas decorations that need to be thrown away or taken off of the graves before we start mowing for the spring/summer/fall seasons. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer some time to help clean upContinue reading “SPRING IS HERE – IT’S CEMETERY CLEAN-UP TIME!”

Tuesday, May 3rd, at 6:30 PM Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers will present a 2-hour Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience™ at St. James Catholic Church, Belvidere, Illinois. As part of this spiritual opportunity to draw nearer to God with Our Lady and St. Bernadette you will: – Immerse yourself in the Message ofContinue reading “Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience™”

May of each year is devoted to honoring Our Blessed Mother! Please join us after the 7:30 a.m. Mass in the church for a short service honoring Mary, our Mother,  on Friday, May 6th. Feel free to bring flowers to be placed at the foot of Mary on the altar.

Registration is filling up quickly for the May 14th women’s retreat.  There are several spots remaining. Please consider joining us for  this time of reflection on God’s mercy in our souls through the life and message of St. Faustina Kowalska. Father Geary will be our Spiritual Director for the day, giving two talks as well. Holy Mass. Adoration.Continue reading ” Divine Mercy in My Soul – Women’s Retreat”

This weekend is our 2022 Diocesan Appeal commitment weekend! Each year, the Diocesan Appeal raises critical funds that make our ministries and programs possible in our parish and in our entire diocese. These programs include support for Catholic Charities, seminarian formation, Catholic Schools, and so much more. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to thisContinue reading “2022 Diocesan Appeal”

Divine Mercy in My SoulWomen’s RetreatREGISTRATION Available Today! Registration for this May 14th women’s day retreat is available at the table in the Narthex after all English Masses this weekend. Cost is $30, payable at time of registration. While you can still register through the church office through May 6th, your registration this weekend wouldContinue reading “Divine Mercy Women’s Retreat”

Restoration Cost $ 33,000.00 Total Pledged $ 21,391.00 Total Paid $ 20,441.00 Thank you for your generosity in helping us restore the original church bell for generations to come!