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Dear Parishioners of St. James,         Monday, November 2nd, is All Souls Day. The Church encourages us to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, as well as receiving Plenary Indulgences, if possible. Normally, indulgences applicable to the deceased by those who visit a cemetery are obtained during the first week inContinue reading “All Souls Day”

Dear Parishioners of St. James, Sunday, November 1st, is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation, and a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church. This day is dedicated to the saints of the church; in other words, all those who have entered heaven. All Saints Day is a special day in the ChurchContinue reading “All Saints Day”

Queridos feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol,                 El domingo, 1 de noviembre, es el Día de Todos los Santos, un Día Festivo de precepto y una solemne fiesta de la Iglesia Católica. Este día está dedicado a los santos de la iglesia; en otras palabras, a todos los queContinue reading “Todos los Santos”

An unintentional phenomenon is on the rise—Pandemic Fatigue. Many people are tired of staying at home and want to be the social creatures they inherently are. In short, a lot of people want their “normal” back. Pandemic Fatigue occurs when people show low motivation or energy to comply with safety guidelines. In turn, this makesContinue reading “Nurse Mary’s Corner”

Tootsie Rolls are for sale and ready for pick up in the parish office from 8:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The price for Tootsie Rolls are: $10.00 for a sleeve of 50 OR $50.00 for a case of 300! Be ready for Halloween while Supporting the Knights of Columbus!

To help Catholics prepare for the upcoming November election of the President of the United States, please visit www.ilcatholic.org and read the Guidelines on Political Activities for Parishes and Catholic Church Organizations. For more detailed voting guidelines, go to https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-counsel/political-activity-guidelines

“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” John 14: 26 Join us Tuesday night at 6:30 PM in Connolly Hall for a discussion on the third person of the Trinity,Continue reading “Holy Spirit”

Fr. Brian Geary and members of the Legion of Mary led the rosary on Saturday, October 10th, which was part of a Public Square Rosary Rally that was said by over 20,000 people at the same time across America. Participants prayed the rosary for our country in reparation for sins and to ask God to save AmericaContinue reading “Public Square Rosary Rally”

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, FROM 2:00—3:30 P.M. DOWNTOWN BELVIDERE ON THE STATE STREET BRIDGE Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA! You will be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion through prayer! Bring your whole family! Rain or Shine! Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas, and strollers are welcome!Continue reading “JOIN THE 24TH ANNUAL BELVIDERE LIFE CHAIN!”

To help Catholics prepare for the upcoming November election of the President of the United States, please visit www.ilcatholic.org and read the Guidelines on Political Activities for Parishes and Catholic Church Organizations. For more detailed voting guidelines, go to https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-counsel/political-activity-guidelines

The life, death, and resurrection of Christ are so significant that we mark time by them. Even more amazing, they speak of mysteries in the history of the Jewish people that pointed to the redemption that they signify and which we participate in at each Mass: Christ our Passover Lamb. Indeed they are the veryContinue reading “RCIA”

The Legion of Mary will be sponsoring the annual “America Needs Fatima” rosary  Saturday, October 10th, at 12:00 p.m. in front of the Our Lady of Lourdes statue at  the corner of Main Street and Logan Avenue. Come and be a part of the 20,000 rosary rallies being prayed on this day! Please bring a chair if necessary.

To help Catholics prepare for the upcoming November election of the President of the United States, please visit www.ilcatholic.org and read the Guidelines on Political Activities for Parishes and Catholic Church Organizations. For more detailed voting guidelines, go to https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-counsel/political-activity-guidelines

“When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, He said to his mother, ‘Behold, your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’” Please join Fr. Geary this Tuesday in Connolly Hall in the lower level of the church at 6:30 PM as we discuss: Jesus Christ, IncarnateContinue reading “RCIA”