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 September 16th, 17th, & 18th For the Annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive! Members of the Knights of Columbus will be selling Tootsie Rolls outside of church after all Masses next weekend. Please help support our Knights!

To 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 at  815-312-8703. Continue reading “Immaculee Ilibagiza“

All are welcome to deepen your knowledge and love of your Catholic faith! Join us every Tuesday, beginning on September 6th at 6:30 p.m. in Connolly Hall and BRING A FRIEND!

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 on Sunday, August 28th, 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 A partir del 31 de julio habrá un rosario mensual para rezar por el fin delContinue reading “Monthly Bi-Lingual Pro-Life Rosary”

2022-2023 It is not too late to register for RE classes!  THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES WILL BE SEPTEMBER 6TH. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS SO SIGN UP NOW! To register your child for Religious Education classes beginning in September, please call the Religious Education Office at 815-547-7633 to set upContinue reading “Religious Education Registration“

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 the Catholic Church;Continue reading “RCIA Classes Sign-Up“

The Holy Hill Pilgrimage was a Great Success!   Father Steven Sabo recently led a group of pilgrims from St. James Church to Holy Hill—Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians on Monday, Aug. 22nd. It was a beautiful day to travel with friends, participate in Mass, and enjoy the sights of the basilica!

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 the Catholic Church;Continue reading “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)”

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” ~ John 15:16 You are invited to the Youth Group every Wednesday night at 6:30Continue reading “Youth Group”

It is not too late to register for RE classes!  A $20 fee will be assessed for any registrations received after August 9th. To register your child for Religious Education classes beginning in September, please call the Religious Education Office at 815-547-7633 to set up an appointment. Forms, with tuition information and dates, are availableContinue reading “Religious Education Registration 2022-2023”

With extreme gratitude, we give thanks to our St. James faith community for generously supporting the work of our St. Vincent de Paul Conference. In the month of July, we were able to help 29 families in need—with gas, electric, and water bills; with rent/mortgage payments; with gas cards to go to doctor appointments andContinue reading “St. Vincent de Paul”

Please read to see how you can make a difference:  As you know, a group of abortionists from Madison & Milwaukee have purchased two buildings in the city of Rockford to be used as abortion clinics. They are being led by the same abortionist who is the former owner of the now closed Rockford abortionContinue reading “Important Pro-Life Message”

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 at815-312-8703.

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 at815-312-8703

In Honor of the feast day of The Queenship of Mary, the Legion of Mary is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Holy Hill on Monday, August 22, 2022. We will be departing from the St. James parking lot (across from the St. James Parish Center) at 7:30 a.m. and will be returning to St. James atContinue reading “SEATS ON THE BUS ARE FILLING UP FAST !!!”

The parish office will be closed on August 15th, in Honor of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and will re-open on Tuesday, August 16th at 8:00 am.

August 15, 2022, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass times are:7:30 am in English &6:30 pm Spanish