If you’ve ever considered engaging a spiritual director or even training to be one yourself, come and see what’s available in the Diocese of Joliet at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 23, at St. James Catholic Church (480 S. Park Blvd.) in Glen Ellyn. A panel on spiritual direction will be available, along with the Office … Continue reading Spiritual Direction Event at St. James
Changes to Mass Music
Greetings, dear St. James Community, Thank you to everyone for your wonderful participation in our sung prayer at Mass every weekend. It is so beautiful to worship together with familiar hymns that we all know and can sing from the heart. I would like to inform you that our Mass setting will be changing in … Continue reading Changes to Mass Music
OCIA/OCIC Begins September 2026
ADULTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE CONFIRMED OR BECOME CATHOLIC Are you interested in becoming Catholic or simply curious about the Catholic Faith? We invite you to register for our OCIA classes starting this September! The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific … Continue reading OCIA/OCIC Begins September 2026
Back-to-School Blessing and Donut Sunday on August 16
Join us the Sunday before schools starts for a special blessing for the year!
Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Topher on August 30
Sunday, August 30, 202611 a.m. Mass followed byReception in Sebahar Hall On the morning of Saturday, June 6, 2026, Father Christopher Otieno was ordained to the priesthood at St. Raymond Cathedral. All are invited to join Fr. Topher as he celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. James the Apostle on Sunday, August 30, at … Continue reading Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Topher on August 30
First Friday Holy Hour After 8 am Mass on July 3
This beautiful devotion will be held on Friday, July 3—a wonderful way to begin a holiday weekend! Note that the Adoration Chapel and parish offices will be closed that day.
Meet-and-Greet with Fr. Michael Groth after all Masses on July 4/5
As we continue to pray for Fr. Keith, we welcome Fr. Michael Groth to St. James! Thanks to our hospitality ministry, receptions will be held in Sebahar Hall so parishioners can meet him after Masses the weekend of July 4/5. And look for Fr. Michael's introductory letter in the bulletin that weekend.