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First Presbyterian Church/St James Church The Compassion Closet The Compassion Closet is in great need of pasta sauce, jelly, and macaroni and cheese. The pantry is also in need of grocery bags in good condition, either plastic and/or paper bags are needed. If you are able to help those in need, you may drop the items off atContinue reading “FOOD PANTRY NEEDS”

WE NEED YOUR HELP!WE NEED VISIBLE PRAYERS AT BOTH ABORTIONFACILITIES (PROPOSED AND ACTUAL)IN ROCKFORD, IL.WE NEED TO HELP SAVE INNOCENT LIVES! IMPORTANT!!! FACILITY LOCATION ADDITION! As part of the Diocese of Rockford, Our parish has been asked to pray at the now up-and-running abortion clinic located at:611 Auburn St., Rockford, IL As well as theContinue reading “Pro-life Vigils”

THE HOLY LAND The Garden of Gethsemane—On the Mount of Olives above Click here to see all of his pictures… Check back, the above link will be regularly updated!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!WE NEED VISIBLE PRAYERS AT BOTH ABORTIONFACILITIES (PROPOSED AND ACTUAL)IN ROCKFORD, IL.WE NEED TO HELP SAVE INNOCENT LIVES! IMPORTANT!!! FACILITY LOCATION ADDITION! As part of the Diocese of Rockford, Our parish has been asked to pray at the now up-and-running abortion clinic located at:611 Auburn St., Rockford, IL As well as theContinue reading “Pro-life Vigils”

NO BAPTISMS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH Due to the 90+ St. James Religious Education students being Confirmed by Bishop Malloy on Saturday, February 11th, there will not be Baptisms on that day. THANK YOU!

First Presbyterian Church/St James Church The Compassion Closet      The Compassion Closet is in great need of pasta sauce, jelly, and macaroni and cheese. The pantry is also in need of grocery bags in good condition, either plastic and/or paper bags are needed. If you are able to help those in need, you may drop theContinue reading ” FOOD PANTRY NEEDS “

Friday, February 3rd  6:00 p.m. St. James Catholic Church   It seems in today’s world that many people are pulled in so many directions that there ends up being no room for faith and God in their lives.            Whatever the reason, people stop coming to church and focusing on their faith; we need to pray forContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service “

WE NEED YOUR HELP!WE NEED VISIBLE PRAYERS AT BOTH ABORTIONFACILITIES (PROPOSED AND ACTUAL)IN ROCKFORD, IL.WE NEED TO HELP SAVE INNOCENT LIVES! IMPORTANT!!! FACILITY LOCATION ADDITION! As part of the Diocese of Rockford, Our parish has been asked to pray at the now up-and-running abortion clinic located at:611 Auburn St., Rockford, IL As well as theContinue reading “Pro-life Vigils”

Friday, February 3rd, is the Feast of St. Blaise.The traditional Blessing of the Throats will take place at the 7:30 a.m. Mass.

Thursday, February 2nd, is “Candlemas Day.” Candles will be blessed before both Masses that day.   You are invited to bring your devotional candles from home to be blessed on Thursday. Mass times on February 2nd are: 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSPANCAKE BREAKFAST!JANUARY 29, 20238:00 a.m. til Noon The Knights of Columbus will be serving pancakes, applewood bacon, genuine pork sausage links,  and beverages. Please come and enjoy breakfast while visiting with fellow parishioners! Are you interested in becoming a Knight? There will be a Membership Drive during the Pancake Breakfast on January 29th from 9:00Continue reading “PANCAKE BREAKFAST!”

Friday, February 3rd6:00 p.m.St. James Catholic Church       It seems in today’s world that many people are pulled in so many directions that there ends up being no room for faith and God in their lives.       Whatever the reason, people stop coming to church and focusing on their faith; we need to pray for them. ForContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service”

Please join us on Saturday, January 21st, at 7:00 pm., to pray a bi-lingual pro-life rosary for the            anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion. While this court ruling has been overturned, it is now up to individual states to decide whether to maintain legalized abortion in thatContinue reading “PRO-LIFE ROSARY”

JANUARY 29, 2023 8:00 a.m. til Noon The Knights of Columbus will be serving pancakes, applewood bacon, genuine pork sausage links, and beverages. Please come and enjoy breakfast while visiting with fellow parishioners! Are you interested in becoming a Knight? There will be a Membership Drive during the Pancake Breakfast on January 29th from 9:00Continue reading “KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST!”

Friday, February 3rd6:00 p.m.St. James Catholic Church      It seems in today’s world that many people are pulled in so many directions that there ends up being no room for faith and God in their lives.            Whatever the reason, people stop coming to church and focusing on their faith; we need to pray for them. ForContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service “

WE NEED YOUR HELP!WE NEED VISIBLE PRAYERS AT BOTH ABORTIONFACILITIES (PROPOSED AND ACTUAL)IN ROCKFORD, IL.WE NEED TO HELP SAVE INNOCENT LIVES! IMPORTANT!!! FACILITY LOCATION ADDITION! As part of the Diocese of Rockford, Our parish has been asked to pray at the now up-and-running abortion clinic located at: 611 Auburn St., Rockford, IL As well asContinue reading “Pro-life Vigils”

Please join us on Saturday, January 21st, at 7:00 pm., to pray a bi-lingual pro-life rosary for the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. While this court ruling has been overturned, it is now up to individual states to decide whether to maintain legalized abortion in that state. Illinois is a veryContinue reading “PRO-LIFE ROSARY”