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It was a beautiful day to pray the Rosary with members of St. James and the Legion of Mary on Saturday, October 15th. Our Lady of Fatima, Pray For Us!

WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW . . . THE SNOW WILL BE HERE SOON! The Summer has once again come and gone and it is now time to prepare the St. James Cemetery for Winter. Cleaning up the graves at the cemetery in the Fall will make it a lot easier once next Spring arrives.Continue reading “IT IS CEMETERY CLEAN-UP TIME!”

The Diocese of Rockford has asked individual parishes to sign up to pray at the proposed abortion clinic sites in Rockford, IL. Consequently, St. James-Belvidere has decided on Monday, 10/24/22, from 4:00—5:00 pm as the first time to pray at the proposed clinic site of 4236 Maray Drive, Rockford, IL 61107. If you are unavailableContinue reading “Praying at the proposed abortion sites”

For Your Pleasure . . . . . . . The Knights of Columbus are selling Tootsie Rolls in the parish office during business hours. If you need delivery, please contact John Fitzpatrick at 847-980-5642. All proceeds from the Tootsie Roll sales will be used to help intellectually disabled people in our area. Thank You forContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale”

In Honor of Columbus Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, October 10th, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m.on Tuesday, October 11th.

Plan on joining the annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 15th at 12:00 noon in front of the Rectory at the corner of Main and Logan. This annual event is sponsored by the Legion of Mary and is a nationwide Rally for peace in the world.

We Are His Hands! We Are His Voice! Please join us this Sunday, October 2, 2022, on the Main Street Bridge (Located between Lincoln Ave. and Meadow St) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the Annual Boone County Life Chain.

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning October 1, 2022 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!

SAVE THE DATE October 15, 2022, America Needs Fatima Rosary Keep watching the bulletin for more details!

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE MEN’S RETREAT. SACRIFICE AND GLORYOctober 29, 20227:30 am to 2:00 pmConfession, Adoration, and Spiritual talksin St. James – Belvidere – Connolly Hall. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Cost $25.00 Open to all men 18 and older.

We Are His Hands!We Are His Voice!Please join us on Main Street Bridge (Located between Lincoln Ave. and Meadow St.), Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the Annual Boone County Life Chain.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Are you considering becoming Catholic? Are you a Catholic interested in being Confirmed? Are you a Confirmed Catholic who is ready to explore your faith anew? Each year men and women embark on an exploration of the Catholic faith. Some are deciding if they are called to theContinue reading “IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR RCIA!”

Immaculee IlibagizaTo Speak in Belvidere, Illinois Immaculee Ilibagiza, Rwandan Genocide Survivor and author of, “Left to Tell,” will bring a message of forgiveness and hope at a retreat September 23rd—24th, hosted at the St. James Catholic Church Parish Center in Belvidere, Illinois.  For more information and registration, go to: http://www.immaculee.com or contact Dee Sternhagen atContinue reading “Immaculee Ilibagiza“

THIS IS THE WEEKEND!September 16th, 17th, & 18thFor the Annual Knights of ColumbusTootsie Roll Drive!Members of the Knights of Columbuswill be selling (free-will offering) Tootsie Rollsoutside of church after all Masses this weekend.Please help support our Knights!

Immaculee Ilibagiza to Speak in Belvidere, IllinoisImmaculee Ilibagiza, Rwandan Genocide Survivor and author of, “Left to Tell,” will bring a message of forgiveness and hope at a retreat September 23rd—24th, hosted at the St. James Catholic Church Parish Center in Belvidere, Illinois. For more information and registration, go to: http://www.immaculee.com or contact Dee Sternhagen atContinue reading “Immaculee Ilibagiza”