Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 5-3-24
Saints Phillip and James, Friday, May 3, 2024 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 On this feast day of St. Phillip and St. James, we hear almost the same readings from Friday of last week. In the first reading, Paul preaches the Gospel of Jesus. In this case, he is reminding the Christians in […]
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-2-24
5th Week of Easter, Thursday, 5-2-24, Year B Readings: 1st Reading: Acts 15:17-21; Psalm: 96:1-3, 10; Gospel: Jn 15:9-11 Memorial: St. Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Theme: A New and Everlasting Covenant At the highest point in the Mass, our most holy public prayer, during the consecration of the bread and wine, the priest says, “Take […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 5-5-24
Continuing our reflections on the history of Eucharistic Adoration in this year of Eucharistic Renewal, we remember that the Eucharist is food (Take and eat; Take and drink). The Holy Eucharist is literally and really the Real Presence of Jesus, body and blood, soul and divinity. Again, the concern is that some 67% of Catholics, despite the overwhelming scriptural evidence, think it is only a symbol. Why […]
Religious Education Open Registration
2024-2025 (Discount Available until June 26th) Wednesday, 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 EDUCATIONEven after children receive […]
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 4-28-24
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Each year our Bishop initiates the Diocesan Appeal in order to support the work of the entire Diocese of Rockford. There are many offices that minister to the spiritual and corporal needs of the Church. They need our financial support in order to fulfill their mission. Our parish participates […]
Religious Education Open Registration
2024-2025(Discount Available)Wednesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 pm – 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 after children receive First Holy Communion, it is important for your child to continue Religious Education Classes. For […]
Third Notice for Cemetery Clean-up
ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GRAVE DECORATIONS GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD. THE ST. JAMES CEMETERY MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, THEREFORE, CLEAN-UP OF ALL GRAVES WILL BE HAPPENING SOON. ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERYBELVIDERE, ILLINOIS PLEASE LIMIT DECORATIONS TO ONE PER GRAVE THESE GUIDELINES PERTAIN TO THE ENTIRE ST. JAMES CEMETERY. Natural […]
MAY CROWNING
FRIDAY, MAY 3RD AFTER THE 7:30 a.m. MASS Please join us in honoring our Mother Mary during the month of May beginning with May Crowning on May 3rd. You may bring flowers to the foot of the statue of Mary in the church during the procession. All are welcome to join us!
Council of Catholic Women Meeting
Please join the Council of Catholic Women for their Monthly Potluck Meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1st. Please come and bring a dish of your choice to pass. Hope to see you there!
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 4-26-24
Friday of the 4th week of Easter, April 26, 2024Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2: 6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 St. Paul explains beautifully the story of Jesus, or the Gospel message called the Kerygma of Jesus. In very simple terms, he explains how through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, we all have hope for salvation. I cannot think of […]