Below are a few of Fr. Geary’s pictures from the Holy Land. Click here to see all of his pictures… Check back, the above link will be regularly updated! Pictures from Bethlehem: Pictures from Hebron – Tomb of Abraham, Issac and Jacob Cana Wedding Chapel Nazareth and vicinity Mount Tabor – Transfiguration Mount Precipice ClickContinue reading “HELLO FROM THE HOLY LAND!”
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Office Closed
In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, January 16th, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17th. Thank you!
Tear Drops Prayer Service
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 for them. ForContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service “
Pro-life Vigils
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”
Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-8-23
I have been privileged and blest to be with you in retirement at St. James for the last, I think, six years or so. (Who’s counting when you’re having a good time?) I have come to care a lot for you. That’s why I’m writing about what your expectations might be during Father Geary’s sabbaticalContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler Letter 1-8-23”
Fr. Schuessler carta 1-8-23
He tenido el privilegio y la bendición de estar con ustedes en la jubilación en St. James durante los últimos 6 años más o menos. (¿Quién nota el tiempo cuando la está pasando bien?) He llegado a quererlos mucho. Es por eso que estoy escribiendo sobre cuáles podrían ser sus expectativas durante la ausencia sabáticaContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler carta 1-8-23”
THE SCAMMERS ARE AT IT AGAIN !
If you receive a text or email saying it is from “Fr. Geary,” or “Fr. Brian,” it is not OUR Fr. Geary. If this happens, it is best to not open or respond to it, and just simply delete it. Fr. Geary will never ask for gift cards or donations of any kind via textContinue reading ” THE SCAMMERS ARE AT IT AGAIN !”
Pro-life Vigils
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”
Fr. Geary’s Sabbatical
In recognition of 25 years of priestly ministry for the Diocese of Rockford, I will take a sabbatical beginning January 2nd, 2023, in the Holy Land (Israel). I will return to the office March 6, 2023. We will celebrate my 25th Anniversary here at St. James in May, 2023 (Details will be forthcoming as the date approaches). Thank youContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Sabbatical”
CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, January 8th, 2023—Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 & 10:00 am—English 12:00 pm—Spanish
First Saturday
Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, January 7, 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!
Office Closed
In Celebration of the New Year Holidays,the parish office will be closed onFriday, December 30th, andMonday, January 2nd.and will re-open onTuesday, January 3rd.Fr. Geary, Fr. Schuessler, our Deacons and theParish Staff wish you and your families a very Safe and Happy New Year! “So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passedContinue reading “Office Closed”
Fr. Geary’s Sabbatical
In recognition of 25 years of priestly ministry for the Diocese of Rockford, I will take a sabbatical beginning January 2nd, 2023, in the Holy Land (Israel). I will return to the office March 6, 2023. We will celebrate my 25th Anniversary here at St. James in May, 2023 (Details will be forthcoming as theContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Sabbatical”
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 31st, 20227:30 am & 4:00 pm—English6:30 pm—Spanish Sunday, January 1st, 2023Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish Sunday, January 8th, 2023—Epiphany of the Lord7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish
WEATHER UPDATE
BECAUSE OF THE FORECASTED BLIZZARD AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL, OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT WILL BE CANCELLED TOMORROW, DEC. 22ND. THE CHURCH, HOWEVER, WILL BE OPEN FOR PRAYER. THERE WILL BE 5:30 P.M. CONFESSIONS AND 6:30 P.M. MASS IN SPANISH. THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22ND.Continue reading “WEATHER UPDATE”
Merry Christmas
Fr. Geary,Fr. Schuessler,Deacon Jim,Deacon Steven,Deacon Stu,and the office staffwish you and your familiesa Very Blessed Christmas! “For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son: that whosoever believeth in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting. . . .” John 3:16, 17
Office Closed
In Celebration of the Christmasand New Year Holidays,the parish office will be closed on Friday, December 23rd, Monday, December 26th,Friday, December 30th, andMonday, January 2nd.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 24th—Christmas Eve4:00 & 5:30 pm—English7:00 pm—Spanish Sunday, December 25th—Christmas Day7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish Saturday, December 31st, 20227:30 am & 4:00 pm—English6:30 pm—Spanish Sunday, January 1st, 2023Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish Sunday, January 8th, 2023—Epiphany of the Lord7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish
Pro-Life date change
PLEASE NOTE – DATE CHANGE! Monthly bi-lingual pro-life rosary The monthly Pro-Life Rosary will be held at 1:15 p.m. on December 18th to avoid having it fall on Christmas Day. Please attend. We need more people publicly praying for the end to abortion. WHEN: Every Last Sunday of theContinue reading “Pro-Life date change”
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 24th—Christmas Eve4:00 & 5:30 pm—English7:00 pm—Spanish Sunday, December 25th—Christmas Day7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish Saturday, December 31st, 20227:30 am & 4:00 pm—English6:30 pm—Spanish Sunday, January 1st, 2023 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish Sunday, January 8th, 2023—Epiphany of the Lord7:30 & 10:00 am—English12:00 pm—Spanish
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