Congratulations, Father Keith!
Last week, as he wrapped up pre-deployment training, Fr. Keith was nominated by his class officers for the end of training award. He was just one of three recipients of this award that was presented by the Base Commander. We congratulate Father Keith on this well-deserved honor and continue to pray for him as he … Continue reading Congratulations, Father Keith!
100 Families Still in Need of Adoption this Christmas. Can You Help?
This is the 58th year the kind hearted parishioners of St. James the Apostle have helped bring Christmas to our neighbors in need. There are still about 100 families left awaiting adoption, and we hope that the parish's generosity will cover everyone. Throughout the years, some who are unable to do this on their own … Continue reading 100 Families Still in Need of Adoption this Christmas. Can You Help?
You are Invited to Join Us for Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9 A.M.
All are invited to join us on Thursday morning at 9 A.M. to begin Thanksgiving Day by expressing our gratitude to God at Mass. We hope you will join us! At Mass, the offertory collection will be taken to benefit the ministry of our St. James St. Vincent de Paul Society. They rely on your … Continue reading You are Invited to Join Us for Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9 A.M.
Opportunities to Bless our Neighbors during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays
Dear Fellow Parishioners, Thank you! Your generosity to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry continues to make a substantial impact on those experiencing hunger in our village, especially in these challenging months. And as we approach the holidays, the need for food is even more pronounced. During this month you will notice envelopes attached to posters … Continue reading Opportunities to Bless our Neighbors during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays
Sign Up this Weekend for the Thanksgiving Weekend Blood Drive
The St. James Knights of Columbus Council 9806 is hosting a Blood Drive on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in St. James Hall. We invite you to stop by their table in the narthex this weekend to sign-up for an appointment to give blood or register online by visiting www.versiti.org/IL Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also … Continue reading Sign Up this Weekend for the Thanksgiving Weekend Blood Drive
Today We Celebrate St. Martin of Tours, Patron of Military Chaplains
Saint Martin of Tours is often called the “soldier saint”, a holy man who left his post as a soldier of the Roman Army in exchange for being a “soldier of Christ” and later a monastic monk and bishop. Yet he did not make a career of being a soldier. Saint Martin of Tours served … Continue reading Today We Celebrate St. Martin of Tours, Patron of Military Chaplains
A Prayer for Veterans Day
The faith community of St. James the Apostle Parish thanks all of our veterans and together we offer this prayer for them: 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 … Continue reading A Prayer for Veterans Day
It’s That Time of Year Again! We Invite You to Adopt a Family for Christmas 2022
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 12 and 13, 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 2022
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