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With May being the “Month of Mary,” on Friday, May 5th, the members of  “Our Lady of Good Success” Legion of Mary group,  sponsored the St. James Church “May Crowning.”  Pictured are members of the Legion of Mary and this year’s “Crowner of Mary,” Miss Cambrie McSweeney. Many people were present during the May CrowningContinue reading “May Crowning”

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL WALK FOR LIFE AND FAMILY! SATURDAY – JUNE 24TH, 2023 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE BUILDING 200 S. WYMAN STREET ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS The walk will begin with a rally at the State of Illinois building on Wyman Street and then walk several blocks pastContinue reading “Pro-Life Walk”

This year’s Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) Procession will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11th, outside the church entrance. We will process through the neighborhood and close the procession with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church.  Please join us as we strive to bring Christ toContinue reading “Corpus Christi Procession “

The Eucharistic Miracle Display is here at St. James Church in Connolly Hall now until Thursday, June 15th, after all Masses. Saturdays until 6:00 pm, Sundays until 2:00 pm, and weekdays during office hours—8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Make sure you stop down to Connolly Hall to see the display and learn for yourselves thatContinue reading “THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY IS HERE ! ! !”

Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationMonday, June 5, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633 ** Forms, with tuition information andContinue reading “*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*”

You should have received an envelope for this year’s Diocesan Appeal (Stewardship) in the mail. To give to the Diocesan Appeal, please see the options to give listed below. Online Giving: Credit/debit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) – or– Withdrawal from bank account (Checking or Savings) – Please visit this link to go to theContinue reading “2023 Diocesan Appeal”

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Saturday Morning, June 2, 2023. 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!

In recognition of Memorial Day, The parish office will be closed on  Monday, May 29th. Thank you to all the men and women who gave their lives for our country.

Please join us, this Sunday, May 28th, for the monthly rosary to pray for the end to abortion here in Illinois. WHEN:     Every Last Sunday of the MonthTIME:      1:15 pmWHERE:     St. James Church, Belvidere, IL                               RosarioContinue reading “Monthly Bi-lingual Pro-Life Rosary  “

This year’s Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) Procession will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11th, outside the church entrance. We will process through the neighborhood and close the procession with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church.  Please join us as we strive to bring Christ toContinue reading “Corpus Christi Procession “

SAVE THE DATE !EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAYTHIS THURSDAY ! ! ! The Eucharistic Miracle Display will be at St. James Church in Connolly Hall from Thursday, June 1st, until Thursday, June 15th, after all Masses. Saturdays until 6:00 pm, Sundays until 2:00 pm, and weekdays during office hours—8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Mark your calendars to viewContinue reading ”    EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY”

*Religious Education Registration Discount Ends June 27*Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationMonday, June 5, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633Continue reading “RE Registration”

Thank You to those who remembered me on the occasion of my 25th Anniversary of Ordination. Those who were able to attend the anniversary Mass, provided treats for the greetings after the weekend Masses, and those who made the reception possible.  It was a beautiful day to remember my Ordination, and I am thankful forContinue reading “THANK YOU!”

SAVE THE DATE ! EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY The Eucharistic Miracle Display will be at St. James Church in Connolly Hall from Thursday, June 1st, until Thursday, June 15th.  Mark your calendars to view this picture display and learn for yourselves that Jesus Christ is truly body, blood, soul, and divinity, in the Holy Eucharist.  You Will Not WantContinue reading “EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY”

Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationMonday, June 5, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633 ** Forms, with tuition information andContinue reading “** Religious Education **”

You should have received an envelope for this year’s Diocesan Appeal (Stewardship) in the mail. To give to the Diocesan Appeal, please see the options to give listed below. Online Giving: Credit/debit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) – or– Withdrawal from bank account (Checking or Savings) – Please visit this link to go to theContinue reading “2023 Diocesan Appeal”

You should have received an envelope for this year’s Diocesan Appeal (Stewardship) in the mail. To give to the Diocesan Appeal, please see the options to give listed below. Online Giving: Credit/debit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) – or– Withdrawal from bank account (Checking or Savings) – Please visit this link to go to theContinue reading “Diocesan Appeal”

Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments of First Communion and ConfirmationTuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Monday, June 5, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm with Discount(St. James Center Meeting Room)Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm:LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT(St. James Center Meeting Room) ** Registration byContinue reading “** Religious Education **”

Attention All Children . . . . Mother’s Day is this weekend! Why not brighten your Mom’s day with a lovely flower from our Respect Life Committee? Carnations, in a variety of Spring colors, will be available after Masses on May 13th and 14th, honoring all our Moms!

Friday, May, 5th After the 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass Please join us in honoring our Mother Mary during the month of May beginning with May Crowning on May 5th. You may bring flowers to the foot of our statue of Mary during the procession. All are welcome to join us!