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In this prayer to Saint James the Apostle,the faithful ask for the strength to fightthe good fight, as James did, in order to be worthy followers of Christ. Prayer to Saint James the Apostle O glorious Apostle Saint James, who by reason of thyfervent and generous heart was chosen by Jesus to be a witnessof HisContinue reading “St. James Feast Day”

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!THERE WILL BE SOMEONEFROM THE KNIGHTS INTHE NARTHEX OF THE CHURCHAFTER MASSES THIS WEEKEND IF YOUWOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP! ST. JAMES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSGOLF OUTINGSWANHILLS GOLF COURSESATURDAY, JULY 31STDon’t want to golf? No problem!You may still attend the dinner at 6:00 p.m. $25 each for dinner only!For More Information Contact:Ken OlsenContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Golf Outing”

2021 Diocesan Appeal Update(Stewardship) St. James 2021 Goal is $75,862.00 Totals for 2021 Appeal as of July 13, 2021: Total Parish Families …………..….1,496 Number of Families pledged ………119 Total Pledged ……. ..$48,771.21 Total Paid by Parishioners …………$32, 471.21 Pledge Balance ………………..$16,300.00 Number of Pledges Fully Paid …………………..86 Number of Pledges Outstanding …………..33  Average Pledge AmountContinue reading “2021 Diocesan Appeal Update”

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!”

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ST. JAMES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSGOLF OUTINGSWANHILLS GOLF COURSESATURDAY, JULY 31ST Don’t want to golf? No problem! You may still attend the dinner at 6:00 p.m.$25 each for dinner only! For More Information Contact: Ken Olsen at: kcgolfplayday@gmail.com

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!”

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ST. JAMES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSGOLF OUTINGSWANHILLS GOLF COURSESATURDAY, JULY 31ST Don’t want to golf? No problem! You may still attend the dinner at 6:00 p.m.$25 each for dinner only! For More Information Contact: Ken Olsen at: kcgolfplayday@gmail.com

Bishop Malloy has lifted the dispensation from Mass beginning July 1, 2021, obliging us once again to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. The third commandment demands of us to keep holy the Lord’s Day as an act of justice toward God. It is time to returnContinue reading “THE DISPENSATION FOR MASS ATTENDANCE HAS ENDED.”

Listen to Fr. Geary’s Spiritual Direction interview that he had at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6th on the Relevant Radio website:https://relevantradio.com/2021/07/the-inner-life-july-6-2021/

Tune in to Relevant Radio on 93.0 AM,the Relevant Radio APP or  www.relevantradio.comat 11:00 A.M. Central TimeTuesday, July 6thfor the Innerlife ® show with Josh Raymondand Guest Spiritual Director,Our Very Own Pastor,Fr. Brian Geary!

OFFICE CLOSEDHAPPY 4TH OF JULY ! In honor of the 4th of JulyHoliday, the parish officewill be closed on Monday, July 5th,and will re-open at 8:00 a.m.on Tuesday, July 6th. Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July and MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!

THE DISPENSATION FOR MASS ATTENDANCE HAS ENDED. Bishop Malloy has lifted the dispensation from Mass beginning July 1, 2021, obliging us once again to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. The third commandment demands of us to keep holy the Lord’s Day as an act ofContinue reading “Mass Dispensation Has Ended”

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed SacramentTomorrow Morning, July 3rdThis 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 wish you could do something for our country? You Can! Please join the Legion of Mary on Tuesday, June 29th, here at St. James Church at 6:30 p.m. for a Patriotic Rosary. We will pray to our Blessed Lady for Her protection of our country.

DISPENSATION FOR MASS ATTENDANCEENDS JULY 1ST, 2021 Bishop Malloy is lifting the dispensation from Mass beginning in July obliging us once again to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. The third commandment demands of us to keep holy the Lord’s Day as an act of justiceContinue reading “Mass Dispensation to be lifting soon”

2021 Diocesan Appeal Update (Stewardship) St. James 2021 Goal is $75,862.00 Totals for 2021 Appeal as of June 22, 2021:Total Families………………….. 1,497Number of Families pledged………… 114Total Pledged………….. .. $47,416.21Total Paid by Parishioners……….. .. $30,566.21Pledge Balance……………….. $16,850.00Number of Pledges Fully Paid…………………. 81Number of Pledges Outstanding……………… 33Average Pledge Amount………………….. $415.93Shortfall Anticipated………………….. $28,445.79Shortfall Due if no other pledgesContinue reading “2021 Diocesan Appeal Update”

Please Join Fr. Gearyfor the Last Bible Study on “The Letter to the Hebrews”June 28th, 2021at 6:30 p.m.in Connolly Hall BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible!)Please call the parish office if you would like to purchase a study guide for this study ($10.00 Each).

Have you considered singing in the St. James Choir? We are looking to expand the choir now that the restrictionshave been lifted! We are thankful to be able to have a fullchoir to sing in thanksgiving for a return to normalcy.If you are interested or would like to discuss this further, please contact me at c.aune@stjamesbelvidere.org or byContinue reading “Choir”