Please mark your calendars for Vespers (Evening Prayer) every Sunday of Advent at 4:30 pm on the remaining Sundays, December 8, 15, and 22. We will offer sung Solemn Evening Prayer with exposition, adoration, and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament on each of those nights. We invite you to take a pause during a … Continue reading Join Us for Advent Vespers at St. James the Apostle on Sunday at 4:30 P.M.
Watch and Pray at one of our Advent Holy Hours at St. James the Apostle this Month
In the midst of the busyness of this time of year we invite you to pause and give yourself the gift of time spend with Our Lord present in the Eucharist. Join us in the church at one of the following times: Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 6 immediately following the 8:00 A.M. daily Mass … Continue reading Watch and Pray at one of our Advent Holy Hours at St. James the Apostle this Month
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive on Saturday, November 30 at St. James Glen Ellyn
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, November 30th in Sebahar Hall from 7:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins are welcome. Be sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. If you prefer to schedule an appointment, please use the … Continue reading Knights of Columbus Blood Drive on Saturday, November 30 at St. James Glen Ellyn
Christmas Basket Program Update: Help is Needed
We are so grateful to all those who have adopted a family for Christmas 2024. As of today we have 72 of 201 families that remain to be adopted, a total of 301 persons. Many of the remaining families are small: 5 families have 1 member, 15 families have 2 members, 17 families have 3 … Continue reading Christmas Basket Program Update: Help is Needed
Join Us for a Homecoming Holy Hour on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 P.M.
We ask you to continue to keep Fr. Keith and his family in your prayers as they grieve the loss of his grandmother. Although the funeral arrangements are private, all are invited to show their support and offer prayers for Fr. Keith and his family through attending the special Homecoming Holy Hour on Thursday night, November … Continue reading Join Us for a Homecoming Holy Hour on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 P.M.
A Prayer for Veterans Day
Lord God, Almighty Father,creator of mankind and author of peace,as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess,we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces.Give them courage, hope and strength.May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.Be their power and protector, leading them … Continue reading A Prayer for Veterans Day
Bag Distribution this Weekend for the Upcoming St. Vincent de Paul Fall Clothing Drive
Please support our St. Vincent de Paul group with all your clothing donations, small household items and even bikes during our upcoming clothing drive. Keep in mind that most of our coats are distributed during November, so an extras in your house we will gladly receive! Bags to fill with your donations will be available … Continue reading Bag Distribution this Weekend for the Upcoming St. Vincent de Paul Fall Clothing Drive
It’s That Time of Year Again! We Invite You to Adopt a Family for Christmas 2024
As is our custom, St. James the Apostle plans to adopt 200+ families from Catholic Charities and St. Vincent de Paul clients, and we need the entire parish to come together to serve a blessed Christmas to these families. Beginning on the weekend of November 9 and 10, we will have our family selection process … Continue reading It’s That Time of Year Again! We Invite You to Adopt a Family for Christmas 2024
Watch today’s Episcopal Ordination of Most Reverend Dennis E. Spies, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet
https://www.youtube.com/live/qS6-wrFFh0Y We invite all St. James Parishioners to watch the live stream Mass of the Episcopal Ordination of Most Reverend Dennis E. Spies, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet. The faith community of St. James wishes to congratulate Bishop Spies and pray for him as he begins his ministry in our diocese.
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