Homily for Ordinary Time – 26th Week Thursday, 10-01-20, Year A – St. Therese of The Child Jesus-Little Flower READINGS: 1ST Reading 1 Is 66:10-14, Gospel Mt 18-1-4 Theme: Simplicity of Children “Jesus set before me the book of nature. I understand how all the flowers God has created are beautiful, how the splendor ofContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 10-1-20”
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Blessing of the Animals
Fr. Geary will bless your animals at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, October 3rd, in the parking lot next to the rectory. Please be sure to have all pets on a leash or in a crate. Thank You!
RCIA
Our story begins in what is perhaps the most action-packed book ever written: Genesis! Creation, man, original sin, sacrifices, angels, covenants and a flood! A simple read can leave you thinking that Genesis is merely an historical account, but it’s not. It’s revelatory, prophetic and evangelical. Tainted by a curse, our story seems destined forContinue reading “RCIA”
What does the Church count as the Central Mystery of the Christian Faith and Life?
Not the incarnation, not the resurrection, not the mystical body of Christ. You may be surprised to learn that the Trinity is this great central mystery. CCC 234 states: “The mystery of the Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God Himself.” This paragraph of the CatechismContinue reading “What does the Church count as the Central Mystery of the Christian Faith and Life?”
Be Informed
BE INFORMED! To help Catholics prepare for the upcoming November election of the President of the United States, please visit http://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
Blessing of the Animals
Fr. Geary will bless your animals at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3rd, in the parking lot next to the rectory. Please be sure to have all pets on a leash or in a crate. Thank You!
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 9-21-20
643 9-21-20 25th WOT St Matthew Apostle Matthew 9:9-13 The Matthew whom Jesus calls here is the apostle of the same name and the human author of the first Gospel. In Mark 2:14 and Luke 5:27 he is called Levi the son of Alphaeus or simply Levi. In addition to Baptism, through which God callsContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 9-21-20”
Cumpliendo Nuestra Promesa
Por favor, vean el Videos de Padre Geary que presenta, el inicio de la campaña “Cumpliendo nuestra promesa”.
Rise up, ye men of God!
Rise up, ye men of God! Kapaun’s Men have reported for duty and are prepared to continue the briefing on what it means to give ourselves away. For men only, we meet each Saturday at 06:15 AM in Connolly Hall (Church basement). God is calling all men to rise up and lay hold of theContinue reading “Rise up, ye men of God!”
God meets man. How is this even possible?
By natural reason man can know God with certainty, on the basis of His works. But there is another order of knowledge which man cannot possibly arrive at by his own powers: the order of divine Revelation…Through an utterly free decision, God has revealed Himself and given Himself to man. This He does by revealingContinue reading “God meets man. How is this even possible?”
Fulfilling Our Promise Campaign
For more information on our Fulfilling Our Promise Campaign, please click here. Por favor, vean el Videos de Padre Geary que presenta, el inicio de la campaña “Cumpliendo nuestra promesa”. (Español) Fulfilling Our Promise CampaignAs of March 22, 2023: THANK YOU FOR PAYINGOFF OUR BUILDING DEBT! Amount We Still Owe – $ ZERO ! ! !InterestContinue reading “Fulfilling Our Promise Campaign”
Want to learn more about the Catholic Faith?
“The Church will receive her perfection only in the glory of heaven.” Lumen Gentium. We are not there, yet, and this is why we must all pursue holiness, the topic of this Tuesday’s formation session in Connolly Hall. Come nurture your faith and accompany others on the way as Fr. Geary shares with us aboutContinue reading “Want to learn more about the Catholic Faith?”
Kapaun’s Men
Kapaun’s Men—for men—is back and this time, we will get to meet in person, God willing. We will begin on Saturday, September 19th, at 6:15 a.m. at St. James. Exact location to come. God is calling all men to rise up and lay hold of the charge to lead our families and others into theContinue reading “Kapaun’s Men”
RCIA CLASSES BEGINNING SOON!
We are all called to share Christ with others and invite them to come learn of Him and the Church. Have youbeen baptized but did not receive the other Sacraments of Initiation in the Church? Have you been away from the Church or would like to learn more about your faith? If you answered “YES”Continue reading “RCIA CLASSES BEGINNING SOON!”
The Religious Education Program needs your help!
Catechists are needed in the following classes Monday Night 6:00-7:30 pm Middle School and High SchoolCatechist: 1st Year Confirmation Preparation ClassCatechist: 2nd Year Confirmation Preparation ClassCatechist: For Online 1st Year Confirmation Preparation Class Catechist: For Online 2nd Confirmation Preparation ClassAides-To assist the teacher by taking attendance, distributing materials, etc. Wednesday-4:30-5:30 pmCatechist: Kindergarten Catechist: 4th-5th GradeContinue reading “The Religious Education Program needs your help!”
The Search
Join others in The Search, an exciting new journey into life’s deepest questions that will impact the staunchest believers, the lukewarm, the unaffiliated, and even those who deny the existence of God. He created us, and one day He will call each of us from this world. But what about what happens in between? WhatContinue reading “The Search”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 8-17-20
419 8-17-20 20th WOT Mt 19:16-22 Recently I have been reading St. Thomas Aquinas and studying his theologies, noting the word concupiscence. St. James’ teaching in chapter 1:14-15 is that the source of temptation is to be found in our own passions. Elsewhere he says that the world (cf. 1:27; 4:4) and the devil (4:7)Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 8-17-20”
ADORATION RETURNS!
Adoration will begin again on Thursday, August 6th. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be at 8:00 a.m. and continue with Adoration throughout the day with Benediction at 6:15 p.m., before the 6:30 Mass. Adoration is open to everyone, so please come and spend precious time with Jesus. For those who can commit to beContinue reading “ADORATION RETURNS!”
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who has already pledged to the Diocesan Appeal. Your generosity has helped the church work toward our goal of $72,787.00. If you have not yet pledged to the appeal, there is still plenty of time to do so. Please prayerfully consider how you can help us lower our $29,000.00 shortfall. Pledges,Continue reading “Thank You!”
The St. James School Sale is Winding Down – Last Day for the Sale is Monday, August 10th!
Everything MUST GO so stop by the St. James School Gym, 320 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL, to pick up a gem to take home. The sale is open from 8:00 a.m. to,4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment on weekends until it’s over! Books galore and much, much more! Please call the parish officeContinue reading “The St. James School Sale is Winding Down – Last Day for the Sale is Monday, August 10th!”
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