Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-9-24
18th Friday in Ordinary Time, August 9, 2024 Na 2:1,3; 3:1-3, 6-7; (Ps) Dt 32:35c-36b, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28 I have been hanging around with some of my older friends lately. Some are in great shape, others not so well, and their time on this earth is limited. The older you get, the harder it is […]
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 8-11-24
Como hemos reflexionado, la Liturgia de la Palabra es la primera parte de la Misa y, si se quiere, prepara el escenario para la segunda parte de la Misa, la Eucaristía. En el anuncio de la Palabra, Dios habla a su pueblo, muy especialmente en el Evangelio, que es la vida y la enseñanza de Jesús mismo. Por eso nos ponemos de pie y en las ocasiones más solemnes el anuncio del Evangelio se acompaña con velas, una pequeña procesión y, a veces, incienso. Esta es también la razón por la que es proclamada por un sacerdote o un diácono. En nuestra cultura de anuncios visuales rápidos y deslumbrantes de 30 segundos, es difícil escuchar a alguien leyendo. Seguir en un Misal […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 8-11-24
As we have reflected, the Liturgy of the Word is the first part of Mass and, if you will, sets the scene for the second part of the Mass, the Eucharist. In the proclamation of the Word God speaks to His people, most especially in the Gospel which is the life and teaching of Jesus Himself. That is why we stand and on more solemn occasions the proclamation of the Gospel is accompanied with candles, a small procession […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 8-11-24
“Tus padres comieron maná en el desierto y murieron…” Jesucristo hace referencia al antiguo testamento que su Padre había sellado con el pueblo de Israel. Aun siendo grande, no fue el pacto definitivo que Cristo estableció. Él es el pan verdadero bajado del cielo. Quien come de este pan no morirá para la eternidad. El […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 8-11-24
“Your ancestors ate manna in the desert, but they died…” Jesus makes reference to the old covenant that His Father had made with the people of Israel. As great as that covenant was, it was not the definitive one that Christ was now establishing. He is the true Bread come down from heaven. Whoever eats […]
Religious Education Registration
2024-2025 Late Fee of $20 will be added to the Registration after August 14th. Registration is by appointment ONLY. Call the RE office at 815-547-7633 Volunteer Opportunity Catechist Needed for Wednesday 4:30—5:45 pm Grade 1—Spanish and Grade 6—English Are you being called to share and teach our Faith with children in our parish?We supply everything […]
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day
Thursday, August 15, 2024 is THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY and a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Mass times for the Holy Day are: 7:30 & 9:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. in English And 7:00 p.m. in Spanish “PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CONFESSIONS ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH, THE HOLY DAY OF […]
2024 Boone County Fair
Thank You to all who helped make this year’s St. James booth at the Boone County Fair such a success! Thank You, Fr. Timothy, for blessing our booth before the fair began. Watch for more pictures next week! Thank you, Karen Snyder, for the pictures!
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 8-1-24
17th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 8-1-24, Year B Readings: 1st Reading: Jer 18:1-6; Psalm: 146 1b-2-6ab; Gospel: Mt 13:47-53 Memorial: St. Alphonsus Liguori – Bishop & Doctor of the Church Theme: Complete Dependance On God Job said, “We accept good things from God, and should we not accept evil? (Job 2:10) Who are we to question […]
FIRST SATURDAY
Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tomorrow Morning, August 3rd, 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!