SAVE THE DATE ! Join the Legion of Mary on Tuesday, June 29th, at 6:30 p.m. in St. James Church to pray the Patriotic Rosary for our Country. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Category Archives: What’s New?
Heritage Days
HERITAGE DAYS 2021COME & VISIT US! St. James will have a booth in front of Planet Fitness located at 122 S. State Street in Belviderefrom 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.on Saturday, June 26th.SEE YOU THERE!
Mass Dispensation to be lifting soon
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”
Bible Study “Save the Date”
THERE IS STILL TIME!Please Join Fr. Gearyfor a Bible Study on “The Letter to the Hebrews”June 21st, and 28th, 2021at 6:30 p.m. in Connolly HallBYOB (Bring Your Own Bible!) Please call the parish office if you would like to purchase a study guide for this study. Cost of the study guides is $10.00 each.
Pew Missal Announcement
Would you like a 2021 Pew Missal of your very own to follow the hymns and prayers during Mass? The first shipment was very successful, and we have ordered more to be here soon! Please stop at the narthex of the church to pick one up. Suggested donation is $3.00 each. Thank You!
A Message from Fr. Geary
Fr. James Linkenheld’s Homily
Listen to Fr. James Linkenheld Homily at his First Mass of Thanksgiving:
News Item from the Rockford Family Initiative
ACTION NEEDED !CONTACT STATE REP. MAURICE WEST815-987-7433AND TELL HIM TO STOP SUPPORTING CHILD KILLING . “State Rep. Maurice West, State Representative for the 67th District that covers much of Rockford and Northern Illinois, is an Honorary Host Committee Member of the Planned Parenthood of Illinois Annual Celebration which was held on Thursday, June 10, 2021.Continue reading “News Item from the Rockford Family Initiative”
Rally for the Family
About 40 people gathered on Saturday, June 5, 2021, for the Rally for the Family, sponsored by Rockford Family Initiative to stand up for marriage between one man and one woman. This rally was held on the corner of Riverside & Mulford in Rockford in response to the LGBTQ community’s “Gay Pride” month (June). Thank you to all whoContinue reading “Rally for the Family”
Bible Study “Save the Date”
Please Join Fr. Geary for a Bible Study on “The Letter to the Hebrews”June 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Connolly HallBYOB (Bring Your Own Bible!)Please call the parish office if you would like to purchase a study guide for this study. Cost of the study guides is $10.00 each.
Pew Missal Announcement
Would you like a 2021 Pew Missal of your very own to follow the hymns and prayers during Mass? The first shipment was very successful, and we have ordered more to be here soon! Please stop at the narthex of the church to pick one up. Suggested donation is $3.00 each. Thank You!
Pew Missal Announcement
Would you like a 2021 Pew Missal of your very own to follow the hymns and prayers during Mass? The first shipment was very successful, and we have ordered more to be here soon! Please stop at the narthex of the church to pick one up. Suggested donation is $3.00 each. Thank You!
2021 Diocesan Appeal Update
2021 Diocesan Appeal Update(Stewardship) St. James 2021 Goal is $75,862.00 Totals for 2021 Appeal as of June 2, 2021:Total Families……………………..………………1,497Number of Families Pledged……………….……… 96Total Pledged……………………………….$38,326.21 Total Paid by Parishioners…………………..$23,726.21Pledge Balance………………………………$14,600.00Number of Pledges Fully Paid…………..……………66Number of Pledges Outstanding……………………..30 Average Pledge Amount…………………….…$399.23Shortfall Anticipated………………………..$37,535.79Shortfall Due if no other pledges received…$37,535.79 Please prayerfully consider your commitment to the appeal to Continue reading “2021 Diocesan Appeal Update”
Bible Study “Save the Date”
Please Join Fr. Gearyfor a Bible Study on “The Letter to the Hebrews”June 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Connolly Hall BYOB(Bring Your Own Bible!)
Our Own Deacon James Linkenheld
Our Own Deacon James Linkenheld will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rockford on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at The Cathedral of St. Peter, Rockford, IL. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the ordination will be livestreamed at rockforddiocese.org at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend Fr. James’ first Mass of Thanksgiving toContinue reading “Our Own Deacon James Linkenheld”
No longer need to sign up for Mass
Per Bishop Malloy’s most recent directives in reference to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the faithful no longer need to sign up for Mass. Thank You!
Parish Office Closed – 2021 Memorial Day
In recognition of Memorial Day, the parish officewill be closed on Monday, May 31st, and willre-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1st.Have a happy and safe Memorial Day Holiday!
Bible Study “Save the Date”
Save The Dates ! June 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2021 Bible Study with Fr. Brian Geary. More details coming soon!
Pew Missal Announcement
Would you like a 2021Pew Missalof your very own to follow the hymns and prayers during Mass?The first shipment was very successful, and we have ordered more to be here soon!Please stop at the narthex of the church to pick one up.Suggested donation is $3.00 each. Thank You!
CEMETERY CLEAN-UPTIME!
If you have not had the opportunity to visit and tidy up your loved ones’ graves in our cemetery, Memorial Day Weekend is a perfect time to do that! Out of respect for the cemetery and the environment, we are asking anyone who have graves for future use, or family members who are buried inContinue reading “CEMETERY CLEAN-UPTIME!”
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