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     Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes need to be, “islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference.”       We invite all parishioners to join us as we embark on this effort to serve mothers in need in our community.Continue reading “Walking with Moms in Need”

There will be a Bi-Lingual Rosary prayed on Monday, January 22nd, from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. in St. James Church with Exposition and Benediction. All are welcome!

Office is closed today due to weather!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST JANUARY 28, 2024 8:00—11:30 A.M. Please join our Knights of Columbus on Sunday morning, January 28th.   Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, and Bacon are on the menu ~ Come and enjoy good food while helping to support our Knights! ~ Free-Will Offering ~ 

There will be a Bi-Lingual Rosary prayed on Monday, January 22nd, from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. in St. James Church with Exposition and Benediction. All are welcome!

In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, January 15th, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16th.

    Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, January 6, 2024.       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!

Reminder!  Next weekend is your opportunity to support our young people in their Sacrament of Confirmation by sponsoring a table at their January 26th and 27th retreat! Stop by the table in the narthex after all Masses on January 13th and 14th to meet some of our confirmandees and to show your support for them.Continue reading “Confirmation Retreat”

In Observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday, the parish office will be closed on Monday, January 1st, 2024, and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd. Have a Happy and Safe New Year!

 The Monthly Bi-Lingual Pro-Life Rosary The monthly rosary to pray for the end of abortion here in Illinois, will be prayed at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 31st, at St. James Church, Belvidere. PLEASE JOIN US!

M E R R Y  C H R I S T M A S ! ! ! A l l e l u i a! Jesus Is Born!  Fr. Geary,Fr. Schuessler,Fr. Canova,Deacon Jim, Deacon Steven, Deacon Stu,AndThe Parish Staff all wish you and your families a Blessed Christmas!  We are very thankful for you, our St. JamesContinue reading “M E R R Y  C H R I S T M A S ! ! !”

In observance of Christmas and the birth of our Savior, the Parish Office will also be closed on Tuesday, December 26th. The parish office will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27th.

The St. James Choir will be singing a “Christmas Concert” at 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Please come early to enjoy the Christmas Hymns and to sing along!

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES  Sunday, December 24thFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTMass Times7:30 & 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m. – Spanish Sunday, December 24thCHRISTMAS EVEMass Times4:00 & 5:30 p.m. – English7:00 p.m. – Spanish Monday, December 25thTHE NATIVITY OF THE LORD(Christmas)Mass Times7:30 & 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m.-NOON– Spanish (Correction: 12:00 PM NOON – NOT 12:00 AM as statedContinue reading “December 24th & 25th Mass Times”

The St. James Choir will be singing a “Christmas Concert” at 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Please come early to enjoy the Christmas Hymns and to sing along!

Sunday, December 24thFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTMass Times7:30 & 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m. – Spanish Sunday, December 24thCHRISTMAS EVEMass Times4:00 & 5:30 p.m. – English7:00 p.m. – Spanish Monday, December 25thTHE NATIVITY OF THE LORD(Christmas)Mass Times7:30 & 10:00 a.m. – English12:00 p.m. – Spanish(Correction: 12:00 P.M. NOT 12:00 AM as stated in the bulletin)

December 12th is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The following is the schedule on December 12th: 4:00 a.m. – Mañanitas 6:00 a.m. – Mass – SP 7:30 a.m. – Mass – ENG 6:00 p.m. – Rosary 6:30 p.m. – Mass – SP

December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass Times on the Holy Day are: 7:30 & 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in English And 7:00 p.m. in Spanish