Rosary makers thank you

Dear St. James Parishioners,Rosary Makers Update:The rosary makers of our church would like to humbly thank those who have made donations for the purchasing of supplies for our rosary making. Our funds are now close to our projected annual cost for supplies and the shipping of rosaries that are sent, at times, to worldwide destinations. […]
Seven Sorrows During Lent

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lenten Fish Frys

PLEASE JOIN US…ONLY ONE MORE FISH FRY LEFT THIS LENTEN SEASON! The St. James Lenten Fish Frys are BACK ! St. James Center Gym FRIDAYS 3-15-24 – Out 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, & […]
Bread of Life Study

You can still join Fr. Geary for our Lenten study featuring Dr. Tim Gray in, “Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee.” When: Tuesdays, March 12th & 19th
PLEASE JOIN US…ONLY TWO MORE FISH FRYS LEFT THIS LENTEN SEASON!

The St. James Lenten Fish Frys are BACK ! St. James Center Gym FRIDAYS 3-1-24 and 3-15-24 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 […]
Bread of Life Study

Christ’s teaching about the Eucharist was not reserved solely for the Last Supper. Rather, this profound mystery is the crescendo of Jesus’ entire ministry: All His work in Galilee prepared for and pointed to the Eucharist. Join Fr. Geary for a Lenten study featuring Dr. Tim Gray in “Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee.” […]
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 straightforward question: Should parental consent be required for any minor child to receive […]
Lenten Regulations

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days for fast and abstinence. 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 other meals sufficient to maintain strength may be taken, according to each […]