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The last Stations of the Cross for Lent this year will be held in the Church on Friday, March 26th, at 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish.     All Are Welcome!  Please join us as we walk with Jesus on the road to Calvary.

Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021No Masses other than 7:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Bi-Lingual Good Friday, April 2, 20217:30 a.m. No Mass, 1:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – English; 7:00 p.m. – Spanish Holy Saturday, April 3, 2021No 7:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. Masses; 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil –Continue reading “Times for Holy Week”

Featured on FORMED Now, live each weekday at noonat FORMED.org, but posted for viewing on your owntime as well. This 4-part series on St. Joseph is filled withlots of gems. Session 1, 2, & 3 have been posted with #4 to follow. Use the Search function to find it along with the Litany of St. Joseph.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength,Continue reading “LENTEN REGULATIONS”

We were created for the next world, but for the time being, we live and act in the present world. While we are here, we have an obligation to continue the work that Jesus began, to make present His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. This Tuesday we will discuss the call toContinue reading “Our Role in Society”

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour onSaturday night so you will be ontime for church on Sunday!

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring Carry Out, Drive-Up Only,  Fish Fry Dinners on Fridays During Lent! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ! ! ! Fridays, thru March 26th4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ST. JAMES CENTER320 LOGAN AVE.BELVIDERE, IL All Dinners Include: Hand-Battered Fried Fishserved with Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll & Butter Calling Ahead is Appreciated!For call-in orders,Continue reading “Fish Fry Dinners”

The virtue of truthfulness flows from charity and when grounded in Christ, is an expression of one’s very life. The vice that results when sincerity is lacking, and duplicity and falsehood prevail is the subject of the 8th Commandment and this Tuesday’s study session with Father Geary. We meet in Connolly Hall at 6:30 pm.Continue reading “RCIA”

Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church on Fridays during Lent at 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish.  All Are Welcome! Mark your calendars for the following dates to join us while we walk with Jesus on the road to Calvary:  March 12, 2021March 19, 2021March 26, 2021Sign up here!

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength,Continue reading “LENTEN REGULATIONS”

Please consider reciting a novena to St. Joseph in honor of his feast day on March 19th. A novena is a 9-day prayer used for petitions, implore favors, or obtain graces. The St. Joseph Novena can also be used to find employment, selling a house, or finding a spouse. Please see the bulletin insert orContinue reading “ST. JOSEPH NOVENA STARTS MARCH 10TH !”

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring Carry Out, Drive-Up Only,  Fish Fry Dinners on Fridays During Lent! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ! ! ! Fridays, thru March 26th4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ST. JAMES CENTER320 LOGAN AVE.BELVIDERE, IL All Dinners Include: Hand-Battered Fried Fishserved with Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll & Butter Calling Ahead is Appreciated!For call-inContinue reading “Fish Fry Dinners”

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is March 6th. 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!

This world’s goods should be ordered to God and to fraternal charity. This is the heart of the 7th and 10th Commandments. Father Geary will be teaching and leading us in Connolly Hall on this topic this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Social Distancing Practiced. Masks Required. Questions about preparing for any of the sacraments ofContinue reading “RCIA”

Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church on Fridays during Lent at 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish.  All Are Welcome! Mark your calendars for the following dates to join us while we walk with Jesus on the road to Calvary:  March 5, 2021March 12, 2021March 19, 2021March 26, 2021SignContinue reading “Stations of the Cross”

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength,Continue reading “LENTEN REGULATIONS”

If you would like a free 10” x 18” canvas Divine Mercy Vilnius print, please call the parish office at 815-547-6397, and we will take your name and telephone number and notify you when the prints are available. Thank You!

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring Carry Out, Drive-Up Only, Fish Fry Dinners onFridays During Lent! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ! ! !Fridays, February 19th thru March 26th4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ST. JAMES CENTER320 LOGAN AVE.BELVIDERE, IL All Dinners Include: Hand-Battered Fried Fishserved with Potato Wedges, Coleslaw,Dinner Roll & Butter For call-in orders, please call 815-544-6311 AfterContinue reading “Fish Fry Dinners”

When honored, the unitive and procreative purposes of Holy Matrimony between a man and a woman, are the most sincere expressions of obedience to the 6th and 9th commandments possible. To abandon them is to set oneself up for grave transgression. Father Geary will be teaching and leading us in Connolly Hall on this topicContinue reading “RCIA”