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If you have never participated in the group experience for 33 Days to Morning Glory, you are sure to gain much from our shared participation, no matter how many times you have done this consecration, and especially if it is your first time. There is still time to join us for our 33 Day preparationContinue reading “33 Days to Morning Glory”

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and willContinue reading “RCIA”

Have you consecrated yourself to Jesus through Mary or is it time for you to renew your consecration? We will be hosting a 6-week preparation for the consecration, which will include five weekly group gatherings for video presentations from Fr. Michael Gaitley, discussion, and then daily personal reflections from his popular guide to consecration: 33Continue reading “33 Days to Morning Glory”

Please join the Legion of Maryon Saturday, October 16th, at 12:00 p.m.,to participate in the America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally. This will take place in front of the St. James Parish Rectory at the corner ofMain Street and Logan Avenue. Please come to pray the rosary, the Litany of Mary, as well as other prayers. All are welcome!

The life, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ together comprise what we call the Paschal Mystery. They are all spelled out for us there in the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, right? So what’s the mystery? Come Tuesday night to learn how the road to Calvary and death are so much moreContinue reading “RCIA”

Fr. Geary will bless the animals onSaturday, October 9th, at 9:00 a.m.in the parking lot behind the St. James Rectory. Please have all animals on leashes or in crates. Thank You!

Please join the Legion of Maryon Saturday, October 16th, at 12:00 p.m.,to participate in the America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally. This will take place in front of the St. James Parish Rectory at the corner ofMain Street and Logan Avenue. Please come to pray the rosary, the Litany of Mary, as well as other prayers. All are welcome!

“When the time had fully come. God sent forth his Son, born of a woman ,born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”Galatians 4:4-5 This Tuesday, Father Geary will discuss with us Jesus Christ Incarnate of the Virgin Mary. Are there things aboutContinue reading “RCIA”

Fr. Geary will bless the animals onSaturday, October 9th, at 9:00 a.m.in the parking lot behind the St. James Rectory. Please have all animals on leashes or in crates. Thank You!

Join the 25th Annual Belvidere Life Chain! Sunday, October 3, 2021,From 2:00—3:30 PMDowntown Belvidere on the Main Street Bridge Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA! You will be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion through prayer! Bring your whole family! Rain or shine! Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas, andContinue reading “Life Chain”

So begins this week’s Tuesday night session with Fr. Geary. We will meet in Connolly Hall at 6:30 PM to talk about creation, man, and the fall of man –original sin. This is where your story begins so don’t miss out. Join us for a time of teaching and shared discussion where every question isContinue reading “In the beginning: God. Act II: Man.”

 Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed SacramentTomorrow Morning, October 2, 2021This 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!

The Knights of Columbus would like to say “Thank You” for your support in making the annual fundraiser for Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll Drive) a success. The support our Parish showed was outstanding—one of our best years ever! All proceeds stay local and support the following organizations: RAMPSpecial CampsArc of Boone/Winnebago CountiesSpecial OlympicsBelvidere Park DistrictContinue reading “Tootsie Roll Drive Success”

Join the 25th Annual BelvidereLife Chain! Sunday, October 3, 2021,From 2:00—3:30 PMDowntown Belvidere on the Main Street Bridge Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA! You will be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion through prayer! Bring your whole family! Rain or shine! Water, lawn chairs,Continue reading “Life Chain!”

You can’t find the word Trinity in the Bible, but scripture is stamped throughout with evidence of it! The Church calls the Trinity the central mystery of the Christian faith and life, so don’t be concerned if you find it a mystery that God can be Three-in-One. This Tuesday we will explore “Our Mysterious God,”Continue reading “RCIA”

The Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive for persons with Intellectual Disabilities is taking place this weekend, September 18th & 19th.  Representatives from the Knights of Columbus will be at various locations in Boone County and outside church after all Masses this weekend distributing Tootsie Rolls. All proceeds benefit local organizations.

God calls to us, each of us, to seek holiness, so that we might know, love, and serve Him in this world and enjoy eternal life with Him in the next. It is the very reason for our existence. How do we get to know this God with the intimacy with which He longs toContinue reading “RCIA”

Religious Education Help Needed!DO YOU WANT TO LEARN AND GROW IN YOUR FAITH?THEN TEACH! Anyone who has ever helped with Religious Education will tell you that one of the best ways to learn is to teach.While it is important that you have a basic knowledge and grasp of the teachings of the Church before youContinue reading “TEACH”