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Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023Time: 7:00—8:30 p.m.Location: St. James Center Meeting Rm. Please join our Respect Life Committee and the Knights of Columbus in welcoming representatives from organizations which we are able to help support due to your generous donations. Come and learn about these worthy ministries. • MaDonna Renewal Center (Freeport)• Catholic Charities (Belvidere)•Continue reading “Respect Life Group “Meet & Greet””

Fr. Geary will Bless your Animals on Saturday, September 30th! The blessing will take place at the St. James Rectory Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. Animals to be blessed must be on a leash or in pet carriers at all times. We Hope to See You There!

When:  Sat., Oct. 14th, 2023 Time:    7:30 a.m. Mass—2:00 p.m. Cost:      $30 * Breakfast & Lunch will be served.* What is reparation and what is our role in fulfilling our Lady of Fatima’s call to make reparation for sins against her Immaculate Heart? All men 18 years old and over are invitedContinue reading “St. James Men’s Day Retreat With Fr. Geary”

Sunday, October 1, 2023 2:00—4:00 p.m. Main Street Bridge Belvidere, Illinois Come and Stand Up for Life!

THIS WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 16TH & 17TH IS THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE! Look for the men of the Knights of Columbus in the Yellow Vests this weekend after all Masses . . .they will be taking donations for Tootsie Rolls. Please be generous – all proceeds benefit people in our area with disabilities.

When:Sat., Oct. 14th, 2023 Time: 7:30 a.m. Mass—2:00 pm Cost: $30 Breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration at the table in the church narthex after all Masses for the next two weekends. All men 18 and older are invited to join us in this time being created for men to draw nearer to theContinue reading “St. James Men’s Day Retreat With Fr. Geary”

Annual Life Chain Sunday, October 1, 2023 2:00—4:00 p.m. Main Street Bridge Belvidere, Illinois Come and Stand Up for Life!

Prayer Service for All Infants Who Have DiedCalvary Cemeterywith Bishop David MalloySaturday, September 9th10:00 a.m.This Prayer Service is for all infants who have died, including those who were stillborn, miscarried, or aborted. ~ Sponsored by the St. Bridget Church Respect Life Committee. Please call the St. Bridget Church parish office at 815-633-6311 with any questions.

Are you an adult who missed your first Eucharist and/or still need to be confirmed?  Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic or simply wanting to learn about the Catholic faith? Is that person you? Maybe you are returning to the Church, or just wanting to explore the Faith after so many years haveContinue reading “RCIA”

Are you thinking of joining a Legion of Mary group?  Drop by one of our meetings and check us out!  Our meeting times in English are at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays, and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays  in Connolly Hall (the church basement).  ***Please note the new meeting time on Wednesdays.*** For Monday morning meetings atContinue reading “LEGION OF MARY NEWS”

The Council of Catholic Women is changing its monthly meeting time, beginning with the Wednesday, September 6th, meeting. Come and join us at 12:30 p.m. each month at the St. James Center (formerly the St. James School). We will no longer have an evening meeting.  We look forward to seeing you!

~ Join Fr. Geary and Fr. Sabo on a Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana ~ Monday, September 11, 2023 Cost: $40 without tram (golf cart for those who have difficulty walking longer distances) & Cost will be $47 with tram. Seats on the bus are almost completely filledContinue reading “Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion”

Are you an adult who missed your first Eucharist and/or still need to be confirmed?  Do you know someone  interested in becoming Catholic or simply wanting to learn about the Catholic faith? Is that person you? Maybe you are returning to the Church, or just wanting to explore the Faith after so many years haveContinue reading “RCIA”

In Observance of the Labor Day Holiday, the parish office will be closed on Monday, September 4th, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5th. Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH !  NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER SEPTEMBER 5TH !

**Discount Ended June 27, 2023** ***Current registrations will be charged a $20.00 Late Fee*** NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 **Registration by Appointment is available: Call the RE Office to make an appointment at 815-547-7633.**

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, September 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!

It was a beautiful, but extremely hot day, to have our new steeple installed but the installers worked very hard to get the majority of the steeple installed in one day! The clock should be working in a couple more weeks, So . . . . Make sure to stay tuned! A note from Fr.Continue reading “THE STEEPLE IS INSTALLED!!!!”

The monthly Pro-Life Rosary will be held at 1:15 pm on Sunday, August 27th. Please attend. We need more people publicly praying for the end to abortion. Please join us in St. James Church to pray to help end abortion. Rosario pro-vida bilingūe mensualA partir del 26 de febero habrá un rosario mensual para rezarContinue reading “Monthly Bi-lingual Pro-Life Rosary”