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.
Save the Date for a Homecoming Holy Hour
All parishioners are invited to gather on Thursday, November 14th to pray in celebration of the one-year anniversary of Fr. Keith's return from deployment. Join us for an hour of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.
St. James Young at Hearts Hosts Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Mother Cabrini
Come celebrate the feast day of St. Mother Cabrini with Young At Hearts on November 13 Here is the schedule for the day:1:00 p.m.: Coach Bus pick up in the North parking lot at St. James. (Bus has a toilet : )2:15-3:45 p.m.: National Shrine of St. Mother Cabrini (2520 N. Lakeview, Chicago) In small … Continue reading St. James Young at Hearts Hosts Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Mother Cabrini
Celebrating All Saints & All Souls at St. James
Friday, November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be offered at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2nd, is the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. Although not a holy day of obligation, it is a very special time … Continue reading Celebrating All Saints & All Souls at St. James
Welcome Sunday is October 27th
Save the Date for Sunday, October 27th when we will celebrate “Welcome Sunday”. Invite One Person to Come Back to Mass, with Hospitality to Follow in Sebahar Hall At the beginning of August, Father Keith invited parishioners to invite someone back to Mass on Sunday, October 27th. In his bulletin article, he wrote the following: … Continue reading Welcome Sunday is October 27th
Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 9th at 302 South, Town Square in Wheaton to Benefit St. James School
There is a fundraiser for St. James the Apostle School on Wednesday, October 9th at 302 South, Town Square in Wheaton from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. Just mention the St. James fundraiser at the register and a percentage of your meal will be donated to the school. Thank you for your support!
Join us for First Friday Adoration on Friday, September 6th
On Friday, September 6th we will host First Friday Eucharistic Adoration immediately following the 8 A.M. daily Mass. Even if you are unable to commit to the entire Holy Hour, we invite you to stop in for a few minutes of prayer before our Lord present in the Eucharist. We hope you will join us. … Continue reading Join us for First Friday Adoration on Friday, September 6th
Thursday, August 15th is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation
Join us on Thursday, August 15th as we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be offered at 8 A.M. and 7 P.M. with music at both. Prayer to Mary, Assumed into Heaven O Immaculate Mary, Assumed into heaven,you who are most blessed in … Continue reading Thursday, August 15th is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation