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~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. See the flyer in this week’s bulletin for more details.Continue 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? Maybe you are returning to the Church, or just wanting to explore the Faith after so many years have passed since CCD classesContinue reading “RCIA”

Is God calling you to spread the Catholic Faith?“Let the children come to me.” ~ Matthew 12:14 Our Religious Education Program needs volunteer teachers and teacher assistants. If you feel you are being called to help in any of the following capacities, it would be very helpful to our program and our children: Monday Night:Continue reading “Catechists and Assistants Needed”

** 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. **

**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.**

~ 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. See the flyer in this week’s bulletin forContinue reading “Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion”

~ 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. See the flyer in this week’s bulletin forContinue 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? Maybe you are returning to the Church, or just wanting to explore the Faith after so many years have passed since CCD classesContinue reading “RCIA”

Is God calling you to spread the Catholic Faith?“Let the children come to me.” ~Matthew 12:14 Our Religious Education Program needs volunteer teachers and teacher assistants. If you feel you are being called to help in any of the following capacities, it would be very helpful to our program and our children: Monday Night: 6:00—7:30Continue reading “Catechists and Assistants Needed”

St. James Religious Education Open Registration **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.**

St. James Parish is hosting a booth at the Boone County Fair, August 8th-13th. More help is needed so please consider volunteering for a 2-hour shift, which gives us an opportunity to share our Catholic faith with fair-goers. Sign-up sheets are available in the church narthex. Thank You!

“Let the children come to me.” Matthew 12:14Is God calling you to spread the Catholic Faith?Our Religious Education Program needs volunteer teachers and teacher assistants. Monday Night6:00—7:30 PM Wednesday Afternoon4:30—5:45 PM Middle & High School1st Year Confirmation Prep.2nd Year Confirmation Prep.Teacher Assistants Middle High School1st Year First Communion Prep.Kindergarten Teacher Come and See!Please join us for light refreshmentsContinue reading “COFFEE WITH THE CATECHISTS”

St. James Religious Education Open Registration Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 2:00-6:00 PM (St James Center Meeting Room) **Discount Ended June 27, 2023** ***Registrations after Wednesday, August 9th, 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 toContinue reading “RE Registration”

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on August 5, 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!

 Please join us this Sunday, July 30th, for the monthly rosary to pray for the end to abortion here in Illinois. This rosary is held every last Sunday of the month at 1:15 p.m. in St. James Church, Belvidere, IL Rosario pro-vidamensual para rezar por el fin del aborto aquí en Illinois.  Cuando: Cada últimoContinue reading “Monthly Pro-Life Rosary “

St. James Parish is hosting a booth at the Boone County Fair, August 8th-13th. More help is needed so please consider volunteering for a 2-hour shift, which gives us an opportunity to share our Catholic faith with fair-goers. Sign-up sheets are available in the church narthex. Thank You!