Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 8-4-24
ermítanme hablar brevemente sobre la parodia blasfema de la Última Cena que formó parte de la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos. La respuesta negativa ha sido enorme, incluso por parte de los no cristianos. Y todo esto en el contexto de lo que se supone que es un entretenimiento orientado a la familia, […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 8-4-24
Allow me to briefly get on my soap box about the blasphemous parody of the Last Supper that was a part of the Olympic Games opening ceremony. The negative response has been enormous, even from non-Christians. And all of this in the context of what is supposed to be family-oriented entertainment was anything but with […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 8-4-24
Queridos Parroquianos, La lectura esta semana tomada del evangelio según San Juan nos cuenta de lo sucedido después de la multiplicación milagrosa del pan de la cual hemos leído el domingo pasado. Hoy la gente busca al Señor y le pide un signo. “Qué signo vas a realizar tú?” Jesús no hesita en declararles: “Yo […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 8-4-24
“It was not Moses who gave you bread from heaven…” / “No fue Moisés quien les dio pan del cielo…” Dear Parishioners, This week´s reading from John follows on the great event we read about last Sunday – the multiplication of bread to feed over 5000 people. Today the people ask for a sign. “What […]
Religious Education Registration
2024-2025 **Tuition Discount Ended on June 26th** A Late Fee of $20 will be applied to Registrations after August 14th Registration Ends September 4, 2024. No registrations will be accepted after this date Registration is by Appointment ONLY— Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. Payment by cash or check is due at the time of […]
Deacon Stu’s Reflection 8-3-24
17th Friday in ordinary Time Yr 2 – August 2, 2024Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69: 5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 It seems lately, Christianity is being pushed to the forefront of everyone’s minds. From the political landscape to the Olympics, there seems to be a huge attack on those who are Christians. Not just the Catholic faith, […]
Religious Education Registration
2024-2025 **Tuition Discount Ended on June 26th** A Late Fee of $20 will be applied to Registrations after August 14th Registration Ends September 4, 2024. No registrations will be accepted after this date Registration is by Appointment ONLY— Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. Payment by cash or check is due at the time of […]
T-Shirt Sale for the Boone County Fair
THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! AUGUST 6TH – 11TH St. James is selling unisex adult t-shirts that support our belief that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist. Orders will be taken for those unable to purchase at the festival and/or if supplies are exhausted. Please complete and return the […]
Fr. Timothy’s Pastor Installation Mass
CONGRATULATIONS FATHER TIMOTHY MULCAHEY ON BEING INSTALLED BY BISHOP DAVID J. MALLOY ON JULY 16, 2024, AS THE NEW PASTOR OF ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, BELVIDERE! May God Bless you always! (Photos credit goes to Karen Snyder)
St. James Festival Raffle Ticket Winners
AND THE WINNERS OF THE PARISH FESTIVAL RAFFLE ARE . . . . . . 1st Prize—David Cromer 2nd Prize—Conception Adriola 3rd Prize—George Zepeda 4th Prize—Jose Lopez 5th Prize—Marjorie Frieders 6th Prize—Marie Isabel Perez 7th Prize—Gary Brenz 8th Prize—Chuck Frieders 9th Prize—Brad Stark CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!!! Thank You to all who made this year’s Festival such a […]