https://youtu.be/TrXE1xSKzFs We invite you to pray with us this weekend as Fr. David celebrates Mass for Palm Sunday in our very own church.
Do You Know How to Weave Palm Fronds into a Cross?
Good morning St. James Family! Although our palms were delivered for Palm Sunday, according to the directives of Bishop Pates, and the State of Illinois, we are unable to distribute them on Palm Sunday. Therefore, before they get moldy or dry out, we are looking for those parishioners with the unique talent of weaving them … Continue reading Do You Know How to Weave Palm Fronds into a Cross?
Pray this Beautiful Litany of Supplication
Please find below a link to the English translation of the Litany of Supplication used during the prayer service on Friday evening presided over by Pope Francis on the steps of St Peter’s Basilica. litany-of-supplication-used-at-special-urbi-et-orbi-print-vatican-newsDownload
Together in Christ: an Initiative from the US Catholic Bishops
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops invites you to visit our web page with resources to support prayer and engagement during these difficult days - usccb.org/coronavirus.
A New Way to Pray the Stations of the Cross
Are you looking for ways to engage in Lenten spiritual formation and communion during these challenging times? The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers a new Stations of the Cross resource on overcoming racism can help you, your family, or faith community reflect on the pastoral letter against racism, Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love. A … Continue reading A New Way to Pray the Stations of the Cross
Friday Check-In from St. James the Apostle Parish
“But this I will call to mind; therefore I will hope: The LORD’s acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent; They are renewed each morning—great is your faithfulness!” [LAMENTATIONS 3:21-23] As the sun rises on a new day, we remember that God’s loving presence and compassion are ever new and we call upon … Continue reading Friday Check-In from St. James the Apostle Parish
Join Pope Francis at 12 Noon on Friday for a Special Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Join #PopeFrancis on Friday, March 27 for a special Urbi et Orbi blessing live from St. Peter's Square. The prayer and blessing will be broadcast on the Vatican News website (https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html) at 6pm Rome time, 12 pm CST. The Holy Father will grant to all participants who participate in the livestream a Plenary Indulgence before imparting the Urbi et … Continue reading Join Pope Francis at 12 Noon on Friday for a Special Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Join the World in Praying the Our Father Today at 12 Noon
Today is the Feast of the Annunciation and the Holy Father invites the whole world to join in praying the Our Father at 12 Noon.
