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Please join us for the Corpus Christi Procession beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2nd, at the corner of Church and Caswell Streets as we bring Jesus to the streets of Belvidere. The procession route will be around the block and back to the Church. In case of rain, the procession will be heldContinue reading “Corpus Christi”

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, June 1, 2024. 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!

After 16 years of service to the people of St. James Parish and Boone County, please join us as we wish Father Geary well in his new parish assignment. There will be receptions in the St. James Center gym after all Masses the weekend of June 8th and 9th. Light refreshments will be served as FatherContinue reading “Help Us Say Goodbye To Fr. Geary”

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.

Saturday, August 3, 2024 Tee-Off at 1:00 PM Swan Hills Golf Course Sponsored by the Knight of Columbus

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”

¡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”

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.

St. James Parish Golf Outing Saturday, August 3, 2024 Tee-Off at 1:00 PM Swan Hills Golf Course Sponsored by the Knight of Columbus

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”

The St. James Church Priests, Deacons, and Staff would like to wish all our mothers a beautiful Mother’s Day! PRAYER FOR MOTHERSHeavenly Father,From the beginning, you have chosen to entrustthe human person to mothers in a special way.We thank and praise you for the gift of mothers;for their tenderness, care, and compassion,for their intuition andContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”

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”

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”

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”

Please join the Council of Catholic Women for their Monthly Potluck Meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1st. Please come and bring a dish of your choice to pass. Hope to see you there!

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!

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”

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”

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”

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”