PLEASE JOIN US…ONLY TWO MORE FISH FRYS LEFT THIS LENTEN SEASON!

The St. James Lenten Fish Frys are BACK ! St. James Center Gym FRIDAYS 3-1-24 and 3-15-24  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 […]

Bread of Life Study

Christ’s teaching about the Eucharist was not reserved solely for the Last Supper. Rather, this profound mystery is the crescendo of Jesus’ entire ministry: All His work in Galilee prepared for and pointed to the Eucharist. Join Fr. Geary for a Lenten study featuring Dr. Tim Gray in “Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee.” […]

PUT A REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS!

As the State of Illinois continues to encroach upon parents’ right to be involved in their children’s lives—particularly within the context of major life-altering decisions such as abortions or gender-modifying therapies and treatments. A ballot initiative has been introduced that poses a straightforward question: Should parental consent be required for any minor child to receive […]

Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 3-1-24

The meaning of “Give us this day our daily bread” is a request for God to provide us with the spiritual and physical nourishment we need to live. It also expresses our humble dependence on God’s provision and outhe present day.  r focus on  We live in a very different context than people did in the first century. Give us this day our daily bread. Today there […]

Lenten Regulations

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fast and abstinence.     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. Two other meals sufficient to maintain strength may be taken, according to each […]