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Corpus Christi

Mark your calendars for the Corpus Christi Procession beginning at 1:00 p.m. on June 2, 2024,  at the corner of Church and Caswell Streets. The procession route will be around the block and back to the church.

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th, from 2:30 ) Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is also available. Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Even after children receive First Holy Communion, it is important for yourContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

Carta de P. Geary, 5-19-2024 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!  Es con gran pesar que les informo que seré transferido de la parroquia de Santiago Apóstol para ser párroco de una parroquia diferente el próximo mes (el nombre de la parroquia aparecerá en el Observer la próxima semana).  Mi último fin de semana aquí será el 8 y 9 de junio. Después de cadaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 5-19-2024 – Español”

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th, from 2:30 ) Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center)Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is also available. Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EvenContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th, from 2:30) Wednesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is also available. Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Even afterContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

Notice for Cemetery Clean-up

ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GRAVE DECORATIONS GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD. THE ST. JAMES CEMETERY MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, THEREFORE, CLEAN-UP OF ALL GRAVES WILL BE HAPPENING SOON. ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERY BELVIDERE, ILLINOISPLEASE LIMIT DECORATIONS TO ONE PER GRAVETHESE GUIDELINES PERTAIN TO THE ENTIRE ST. JAMES CEMETERY. Natural andContinue reading “Notice for Cemetery Clean-up”

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th) Wednesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is also available. Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONEven after children receiveContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

MAY CROWNING

FRIDAY, MAY 3RD AFTER THE 7:30 a.m. MASS Please join us in honoring our Mother Mary during the month of May beginning with May Crowning on May 3rd. You may bring flowers to the foot of the statue of Mary in the church during the procession. All are welcome to join us!

Third Notice for Cemetery Clean-up

ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GRAVE DECORATIONS GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD. THE ST. JAMES CEMETERY MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, THEREFORE, CLEAN-UP OF ALL GRAVES WILL BE HAPPENING SOON. ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERYBELVIDERE, ILLINOIS PLEASE LIMIT DECORATIONS TO ONE PER GRAVE THESE GUIDELINES PERTAIN TO THE ENTIRE ST. JAMES CEMETERY. NaturalContinue reading “Third Notice for Cemetery Clean-up”

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025(Discount Available)Wednesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is also available. Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Even after children receive First Holy Communion, it is important for your child to continue Religious Education Classes. ForContinue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

2nd Notice for Cemetery Clean-up

SECOND NOTICE ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GRAVE DECORATIONS GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD. THE ST. JAMES CEMETERY MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, THEREFORE, CLEAN-UP OF ALL GRAVES WILL BE HAPPENING SOON.  ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERYBELVIDERE, ILLINOISPLEASE LIMIT DECORATIONS TO ONE PER GRAVETHESE GUIDELINES PERTAIN TO THE ENTIRE ST. JAMES CEMETERY. Natural andContinue reading “2nd Notice for Cemetery Clean-up”

Religious Education Open Registration

2024-2025(Discount Available) Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center)Wednesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (St. James Center) Registration by Appointment is also available. Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONEven after children receive First Holy Communion,Continue reading “Religious Education Open Registration”

Women’s Retreat Registration Deadline

Living Your Spiritual Life to the FullestSaint Catherine of Siena’s Dialogue with GodA Women’s Day RetreatWith Fr. Brian Geary ·Where: St. James Church, Connolly Hall·When: Saturday, April 20, 2024·Time: Begins with Mass at 7:30 AM—3:00 PM·Includes Breakfast and Lunch Cost: $30.00, cash or check payable to St. James Church  Registration Deadline is this Friday, April 12th!Continue reading “Women’s Retreat Registration Deadline”