Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-15-24
4th Friday in Lent, March 15, 2024 Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-23, Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 For those who study or have studied scripture, you will note that the Book of Wisdom was written 50-100 years before Christ. Its primary purpose was to console the religious during times of severe persecution. It gave them hope for […]
Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Cross at St. James Church on Fridays during Lent (not on Good Friday) at the following times: 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary will also be prayed after the Stations of the Cross. Please join us as we travel with […]
Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is Back for Lent!
The Legion of Mary Praesidium named, Mary, Virgin Mother of God (English Monday Morning Group) will once again be sponsoring the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary in two ways. We will be leading this rosary immediately following the Lenten Stations of the Cross on Friday nights. We will also have the rosaries (handmade by St. James Rosary Makers) available […]
Lenten Regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence from meat. All other Fridays in Lent Catholics are also required to abstain from meat. 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 […]
PLEASE JOIN US…FOR THE LAST FISH FRY OF THIS LENTEN SEASON!
St. James Center Gym FRIDAY, 3-15-24 Is Our Last Lenten Fish Fry 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 place an order, call 815-544-6311 after 3:00 p.m. […]
Bread of Life Study
Feed your soul and your body on St. Joseph’s Solemnity! This Tuesday is your final opportunity to join us with Fr. Geary for our Lenten Study/Potluck featuring Dr. Tim Gray in “Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee.” · When: Tuesday, March 19th · Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM · Location: Connolly Hall · Feast Day Potluck, too: March 19th is the Solemnity […]
PUT A REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS!
SUNDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN!WE NEED MORE NAMES TO GET THIS ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT!PLEASE STOP AT THE TABLE IN THE NARTHEX AFTER ALL MASSES THIS WEEKEND TO SIGN. 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 […]
“Be Reconciled”
Be Reconciled at St. James Church on March 20th, 2024 Have you been away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation? No matter how long it has been – months, or even years since you have been to Confession to be forgiven of your sins, St. James Church will have a priest available from 8:00 a.m. to […]
Put a Referendum on the Ballot for Parental Rights
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 straight-forward question: Should parental consent be […]
Be Reconciled
March 20th, 2024 Have you been away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation? No matter how long it has been – months, or even years since you have been to Confession to be forgiven of your sins, St. James Church will have a priest available from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20th, to […]