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Join Father Geary this Tuesday night as we begin our discovery of the Catholic Faith with the end in mind – holiness. We will consider the gift of grace that not only allows us to participate in the very life of God as we pursue holiness, but which also makes it possible for each of us to become aContinue reading “RCIA”

In recognition of the Labor Day Holiday, the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 6th and will re-open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 7th. Have a happy and restful holiday!           

THANK YOU to our St. James parishioners for your warm welcome and generous donations to our recent Missionary Priest visitor, Fr. Saji James, of the Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle, who shared the current need of our brothers and sisters in India. Due to your generosity, $6,000.00 will be sent to the missionContinue reading “2021 Missionary Co-Op”

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 you begin, youContinue reading “RE Teachers STILL Needed”

The following is a summary of Bishop Malloy’s instructions about COVID protocols in the Diocese of Rockford: Beginning on Monday, August 30, 2021, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, age two or over and able to medically tolerate face covering (a mask or cloth face covering), are required to cover their nose and mouth withContinue reading “UPDATED COVID PROTOCOLS”

Tomorrow Morning, September 4th 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!

A MESSAGE FROM THEKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS . . . To the golfers ~ All who attended the golf outing dinner ~  The hole sponsors ~And those who donated items for the basket raffle ~ THANK YOU VERY MUCH  ! ! ! It was a great day and a very successful Golf Outing . . .Hope to seeContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Golf Outing Thank You”

PLEASE JOIN THEKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSFIFTH SUNDAYROSARYAT1:30 PMON SUNDAY, AUGUST 29THHOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

This weekend, August 28th and 29th, St. James will welcome a Missionary Priestwho will be celebrating and speaking at all Masses about his Mission.A second collection will be taken directly after the first collectionat all Masses during this weekend to benefit his mission.Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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 you begin, youContinue reading “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 you begin, youContinue reading “Teachers Needed!”

St. James 2021 Goal is $75,862.00Totals for 2021 Appeal as of August 18, 2021: Total Families…………………………………………1,495Number of Families pledged………………………124 Total Pledged………………………………. ..$51,241.21Total Paid by Parishioners………………….$37,541.21Pledge Balance……………………………….$13,700.00Number of Pledges Fully Paid……………………….98Number of Pledges Outstanding…………………….26Average Pledge Amount………………………..$413.24Shortfall Anticipated………………………..$24,620.79 Actual Shortfall Due to be paid to the Diocese of Rockford if no other pledges or payments are received…..$38,320.79IfContinue reading “2021 Diocesan Appeal Update (Stewardship)”

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; others have been Catholic all their livesContinue reading “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)”

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 you begin, youContinue reading “Teachers Needed!”

Tomorrow Morning, August 7th 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!

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 you begin, youContinue reading “Religious Education Help Needed!”

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 beforeContinue reading “RE Teachers Needed”

WE NEED YOUR HELP! It is critically important for a massive number of people to contact Congress to oppose taxpayer-funded abortion BEFORE Congress votes on the appropriation bill. EVERY VOICE IS IMPORTANT!SOON the House Committee on Appropriations will mark up the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) appropriations bill, which currentlyContinue reading “Need Help – No Taxpayer Money to Fund Abortions”