Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 5-19-24
Durante este año de Avivamiento Eucarístico, me gustaría seguir reflexionando sobre ese maravilloso regalo que Jesús nos dejó. Hoy es el día de Pentecostés, celebramos la venida del Espíritu Santo. El Espíritu Santo tiene un papel central en la celebración de la Santa Misa. En nuestro Rito Romano, justo antes de la consagración, el sacerdote extiende sus manos sobre el pan y el vino. El monaguillo (normalmente) toca la campanita. En la Plegaria […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-19-24
During this year of Eucharistic Revival, I would like to continue reflecting on that amazing gift Jesus left us. Today is Pentecost Sunday. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, The Holy Spirit has a central role in the celebration of Holy Mass. In our Roman Rite, just before the consecration the priest extends his hands over the bread and wine. The server (usually) rings the bell. In Eucharistic Prayer II, he prays: […]
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-17-24
Friday of the 7th week of Easter, May 17, 2024 Acts 25: 13b-21; Ps 103-1-2, 11-12, 19-20; Jn 21:15-19 The other day, a group of men were sitting around talking about their life in Christ. It seemed to be a great topic given Pentecost is on Sunday. Often, we forget how we first met the Lord. […]
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 Even […]
Golf Outing Save the Date
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
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.