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 at his first Mass of Thanksgivingto be held at St.Continue reading “Our Own Deacon James Linkenheld”
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Bible Study with Fr. Brian Geary
Save The Dates ! June 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2021 Bible Study with Fr. Brian Geary. More details to coming soon!
Pew Missal Announcement
Do you want a pew missal of your very own to followthe hymns and prayers during Mass?Please stop into the parish office to pick one up.Suggested donation is $3.00 each.Thank You!
CONGRATULATIONS DEACON STEWART DOBSON!
On Saturday, May 16, 2021, our own Stu Dobson was ordained a Permanent Deacon by Bishop David J. Malloy. Thank You, Deacon Stu, for answering God’s call to serve the people of St. James Church as a permanent Deacon! Please keep our priests and deacons in your prayers as they continue to serve God’s people.
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 at his first Mass of Thanksgiving to be heldContinue reading “Deacon James Linkenheld”
May Crowning 2021
Thank you to our Legion of Mary members for sponsoring this year’s May Crowning. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to Mary, Our Mother, and the event was beautiful! Mary most pure, pray for us!
New Deacon
Welcome Our New Permanent Deacon, Deacon Stu Dobson, at a Meet and Greet gathering in Connolly Hall after Masses on Sunday, May 16th. Please stop down to Connolly Hall after the Masses and congratulate Deacon Stu as he enters his new vocation in service to St. James Church!
CEMETERY CLEAN-UP TIME!
Thanks For Your Help!St. James Parish is very blessed to have a cemetery to inter our parish members and their families, or anyone who may desire to be laid to rest in our cemetery. Out of respect for the cemetery and the environment, we are asking anyone who have graves for future use, or familyContinue reading “CEMETERY CLEAN-UP TIME!”
First Communion Day
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not prevent them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Over 100 youths of St. James Parish celebrated receiving Jesus for the first time at their First Holy Communion on April 24th. Pictured on their First Communion Day at St. James are, GenevieveContinue reading “First Communion Day”
Respect Life Mother’s Day Flowers
The Respect Life group will be offering carnationsfor Mother’s Day after all Masses. Donations are appreciated!
New Deacon Announcement
Welcome Our New Permanent Deacon, Deacon Stu Dobson, at a Meet and Greet gathering in Connolly Hall after Masses on Sunday, May 16th. Please stop down to Connolly Hall after the Masses and congratulate Deacon Stu as he enters his new vocation in service to St. James Church!
Cemetery Clean Up
We Need Your Help! St. James Parish is very blessed to have a cemetery to inter our parish members and their families, or anyone who may desire to be laid to rest in our cemetery. Out of respect for the cemetery and the environment, we are asking anyone who have graves for future use, orContinue reading “Cemetery Clean Up”
Family Bowling Night
Knights of Columbus #735 Family Bowling Night The Knights of Columbus is hosting a Bowling NightOpen to all agesDate: MAY 15, 2021 (Saturday)Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PMPlace: Dodge LanesCost: $5.00 Per PersonPizza ProvidedBring your own drinks or buy from the bar.50/50 Raffle, Bowling Ball Raffle, and golf outing raffle tickets will be sold.Continue reading “Family Bowling Night”
2021 Diocesan Appeal
This weekend, May 1-2, is pledge weekend for the 2021 Diocesan Appeal. Bear Much Fruit is the theme for this year’s appeal. Packets were mailed to parishioners last week. If you did not receive a packet in the mail, commitment cards are available in the parish office. Our target goal this year is $75,862.00. PleaseContinue reading “2021 Diocesan Appeal”
New Deacon Announcement
Welcome Our New Permanent Deacon, Deacon Stu Dobson, at a Meet and Greet gathering in Connolly Hall after Masses on Sunday, May 16th. Please stop down to Connolly Hall after the Masses and congratulate Deacon Stu as he enters his new vocation in service to St. James Church!
May Crowning
The Legion of Mary is sponsoring a May Crowning in Honor of Our Blessed Mother on Friday, May 7, 2021, after the 7:30 a.m. Mass. The rosary will be prayed as well as a procession to crown Mary. Please bring a flower to be placed before Mary.
Choir
Have you considered singing in the St. James Choir? We are looking to expand the choir in anticipation of a full reopening of the church in the future. If you are interested, please call our Music Director, Mr. Christopher Aune, at 815-547-6397, to discuss further. Thank You!
Cemetery Clean Up
We Need Your Help! St. James Parish is very blessed to have a cemetery to inter our parish members and their families, or anyone who may desire to be laid to rest in our cemetery. Out of respect for the cemetery and the environment, we are asking anyone who have graves for future use, orContinue reading “Cemetery Clean Up”
First Saturday
Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed SacramentTomorrow Morning, May 1st 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!
April 25th is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations!
Please pray for our priests, deacons, and religious. Pray for those discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life—that they will prayerfully and lovingly answer God’s call to serve His people. Prayer for VocationsGOD OUR FATHER, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons and consecratedContinue reading “April 25th is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations!”
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