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Registration: ALL classes, including for the Sacraments ofFirst 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 by AppointmentContinue reading “Religious Education”

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, May 6, 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, April 30th, 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 Rosario pro-vida bilingūe mensual para rezar por el fin del aborto aquí en Illinois.    Continue reading “Monthly Bi-lingual Pro-Life Rosary”

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!

Reflections on Prayer Guided by the spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila St. James Women’s Day Retreat Please pray for all those who will be attending the Retreat on Saturday, May 6th.

Open Registration 2023-2024(Discount Available) Monday, May 1, 2023, from 2:30 pm—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center)Registration by Appointment is available: Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633 Forms, with tuition information and dates are available online at http://www.stjamesbelvidere.org and at the RE Office. WHYContinue reading “Religious Education”

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! 

“Finding God Within”Reflections on PrayerGuided by the spirituality of St. Teresa of AvilaSt. James Women’s Day RetreatRetreat Master: Father Brian GearySaturday, May 6, 2023St. James – Belvidere Connolly HallBeginning at 7:30 AM with First Saturday Mass,Adoration and Confession and concluding at 3:00 PMRegistration Fee: $30.00Breakfast, Lunch &; Retreat Guide IncludedThere’s Still Time to RegisterStop byContinue reading “Women’s Retreat”

Open Registration 2023-2024(Discount Available) Sunday April 23, 2023, from 9:00—11:30 am (St. James Center)Wednesday, May 1, 2023, from 2:30 pm—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633 Forms, with tuition information and dates are availableContinue reading “Religious Education”

“Finding God Within”Reflections on PrayerGuided by the spirituality of St. Teresa of AvilaSt. James Women’s Day RetreatRetreat Master: Father Brian GearySaturday May 6, 2023St. James – Belvidere Connolly HallBeginning at 7:30 AM with First Saturday Mass,Adoration and Confession and concluding at 3 PMRegistration Fee: $30.00Breakfast, Lunch & Retreat Guide IncludedPlease register via the church officeContinue reading “Women’s Retreat”

THANK YOU to Mr. David Baeza, members of the youth group, and all who helped to make this year’s  Way of the Cross so meaningful on Good Friday. Your hard work is very much appreciated! Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

St. James Church402 Church St.Belvidere, IL815-547-6397 Divine Mercy Sunday is April 16, 2023 The nine-day Divine Mercy Novena/Chaplet continues every day in the church at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday, April 16th. The schedule for the afternoon service on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 16, 2023, is as follows: 3:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed SacramentConfession During AdorationChapletContinue reading “DIVINE MERCY NOVENA/CHAPLET”

Open Registration 2023-2024(Discount Available) Sunday April 18, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Sunday April 23, 2023, from 9:00—11:30 am (St. James Center)Wednesday, May 1, 2023, from 2:30 pm—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is available:Please Call the RE Office atContinue reading “Religious Education”

ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN! Father Geary, Fr. Schuessler, Deacon Jim, Deacon Steven, Deacon Stu, and the Parish Staff all wish you and your families a very Blessed Easter!

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA/CHAPLETSt. James Church402 Church St.Belvidere, IL815-547-6397 Divine Mercy Sunday is April 16, 2023 The nine-day Divine Mercy Novena/Chaplet begins on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. and continues every day in the church at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday, April 16th. The schedule for the afternoon service on Divine Mercy Sunday, AprilContinue reading “Divine Mercy Schedule”

Open Registration 2023-2024(Discount Available) Sunday April 18, 2023, from 2:00—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Sunday April 23, 2023, from 9:00—11:30 am (St. James Center)Wednesday, May 1, 2023, from 2:30 pm—6:00 pm (St. James Center)Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center)Registration by Appointment is available: Please Call the RE Office atContinue reading “Religious Education”

In recognition of Holy Week, the parish office will be closed on Holy Thursday, April 6th, and Good Friday, April 7th.  The office will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 10th. Thank You!

Please Join Us on GOOD FRIDAY as we walk “The Way of the Cross” into the streets of Belvidere. This begins in the St. James Center gym at 9:00 a.m., into the streets at 10:00 a.m., and will end at the three wooden crosses in the Rectory parking lot.  This is our opportunity to WalkContinue reading “WAY OF THE CROSS”

Fr. Geary will bless the Easter food and baskets in the church at 10:00 a.m. on Holy Saturday, April 8th. Please place your baskets on the steps leading up to the altar for the blessing. Hope to see you there!

HOLY THURSDAY ~ April 6, 20237:30 a.m. – No Morning Mass7:00 p.m. – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – BI-LINGUAL FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (GOOD FRIDAY) ~ April 7, 20237:30 a.m. – No Morning Mass1:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – English7:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s PassionContinue reading “Holy Week Schedule”