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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”

Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, April 6, 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!

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence from meat. All other Fridays in Lent Catholics are also required to abstain from meat. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. TwoContinue reading “Lenten Regulations”

The following is the St. James Church Holy Week/Easter schedule: Thursday, March 28, 2024—Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday) – Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperNo Morning Mass, Adoration, or Confessions on Holy Thursday7:00 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper—Bi-Lingual     Friday, March 29, 2024—Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)No Morning MassContinue reading “Holy Week Times”

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence from meat. All other Fridays in Lent Catholics are also required to abstain from meat. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. TwoContinue reading “Lenten Regulations”

Please Join the Knights of Columbus for aPALM SUNDAYPANCAKE BREAKFAST!March 24th8:00—11:30 AMThe Knights will be serving:PancakesScrambled EggsSausage & Bacon8:00—11:30 AMCOST = FREE-WILL OFFERING !

DON’T FORGET THAT THE LAST STATIONS OF THE CROSS ARE TONIGHT, MARCH 22nd ! The LAST Stations of the Cross at St. James Church for this Lent will be TONIGHT,   5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary will also be prayed after the StationsContinue reading “Stations of the Cross”

The following is the St. James Church Holy Week/Easter schedule:                    Thursday, March 28, 2024—Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday) – Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperNo Morning Mass or Adoration on Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper—Bi-Lingual     Friday, March 29, 2024—Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)No Morning MassContinue reading “Holy Week Times”

Be Reconciled at St. James Church on March 20th, 2024  Have you been away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation?  No matter how long it has been – months, or even years since you have been to Confession to be forgiven of your sins, St. James Church will have a priest available from 8:00 a.m. toContinue reading ““Be Reconciled””

SUNDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN! WE NEED MORE NAMES TO GET THIS ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT!PLEASE STOP AT THE TABLE IN THE NARTHEX AFTER ALL MASSES THIS WEEKEND TO SIGN. As the State of Illinois continues to encroach upon parents’ right to be involved in their children’s lives—particularly within the context of majorContinue reading “PUT A REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS!”

Feed your soul and your body on St. Joseph’s Solemnity! This Tuesday is your final opportunity to join us with Fr. Geary for our Lenten Study/Potluck featuring Dr. Tim Gray in “Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee.” · When: Tuesday,  March 19th · Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM · Location: Connolly Hall · Feast Day Potluck, too: MarchContinue reading “Bread of Life Study”

St. James Center Gym FRIDAY, 3-15-24 Is Our Last Lenten Fish Fry  4:00—7:00 p.m. ~COST = FREE-WILL DONATIONS~ Fried COD, Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Broccoli Cheddar Soup or Salad, Roll & Butter, Water, & Coffee Dessert Provided by CCW Open To The Public Carry-Out or Dine In To place an order, call 815-544-6311 after 3:00 p.m.Continue reading “PLEASE JOIN US…FOR THE LAST FISH FRY OF THIS LENTEN SEASON!”

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence from meat. All other Fridays in Lent Catholics are also required to abstain from meat. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed.Continue reading “Lenten Regulations”

The Legion of Mary Praesidium named, Mary, Virgin Mother of God (English Monday Morning Group) will once again be sponsoring the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary in two ways. We will be leading this rosary immediately following the Lenten Stations of the Cross on Friday nights. We will also have the rosaries (handmadeContinue reading “Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is Back for Lent! “

There will be Stations of the Cross at St. James Church on Fridays during Lent (not on Good Friday) at the following times:  5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary will also be prayed after the Stations of the Cross. Please join us as we travelContinue reading “Stations of the Cross “

Dear St. James Parishioners,Rosary Makers Update:The rosary makers of our church would like to humbly thank those who have made donations for the purchasing of supplies for our rosary making. Our funds are now close to our projected annual cost for supplies and the shipping of rosaries that are sent, at times, to worldwide destinations.Continue reading “Rosary makers thank you”

Don’t  Be Late for Church! Set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night, March 9th!

March 20th, 2024  Have you been away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation?  No matter how long it has been – months, or even years since you have been to Confession to be forgiven of your sins, St. James Church will have a priest available from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20th, toContinue reading “Be Reconciled”