Simply hearing someone is not the same as listening. We invite you to join us for lunch and a presentation that will help participants identify the difference between hearing and active listening. This will be a fun and informative presentation by Tiffany Olson, a corporate Communications Coach. Wednesday, February 11th from 12:00 - 2:00 P.M.; … Continue reading St. James Young at Heart Presents: Listen Like You Mean It: Effective Listening 101
Parish Office Closed on Friday, January 23rd Due to the Weather Forecast
Please note the Parish Office is closed on Friday, January 23rd due to the weather forecast. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8am as planned. Thank you! Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Join Us for the All Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Reception on Friday, January 30th
Fr. Keith and the entire St. James Staff would like to invite ALL St. James volunteers to a Volunteer Appreciation Mass on Friday, January 30th at 6:00 P.M. Refreshments will be served immediately following in Sebahar Hall. We invite you to save the date and join us for a night of thanks & gratitude! No … Continue reading Join Us for the All Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Reception on Friday, January 30th
Parish Office Closed on Monday, January 19th
Please note the Parish Office is closed on Monday, January 19th in honor of the civic holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th at 9 a.m. Daily Mass will remain at 8 a.m. Thank you! Photo by Darold Pinnock on Unsplash
To Those Thinking about Getting Married at St. James the Apostle Parish
Congratulations! We are so excited for you as you discern entering into this beautiful sacrament with your beloved. Please note as you begin to plan your wedding: St. James the Apostle cannot guarantee the availability of any date for a wedding. Please check with us before booking your venue! We want to avoid any unpleasant … Continue reading To Those Thinking about Getting Married at St. James the Apostle Parish
Baptizing Your Child at St. James the Apostle Parish
To Those who are Planning on Baptizing their Children at St. James the ApostleCongratulations on the birth of your child! We rejoice with you as you bring your son or daughter to the Church to be baptized! As you are choosing your child's godparents, please keep the following guidelines in mind: Godparents must be practicing … Continue reading Baptizing Your Child at St. James the Apostle Parish
A Big Thanks to Our Epiphany Toy Project Donors and Volunteers!
Thank you so much to all the generous parishioners who donated toys and other items for the children of St. John Paul II Parish in Kankakee for their Epiphany celebration. We stuffed 4 vehicles with bags and boxes! Thank you to all the individuals and families who distributed empty bags, carried full bags, loaded vehicles … Continue reading A Big Thanks to Our Epiphany Toy Project Donors and Volunteers!
Join us for Tuesdays with Mass, Coffee and Fellowship on January 13th
The next meeting of TMCF will take place on Tuesday, January 13th immediately after the 8:00 A.M. Mass on that day. We invite you to join us by first worshipping our Lord at Mass and then gathering in Sebahar Hall for coffee, snacks and fellowship. All are welcome.
Knights of Columbus to Host a Free Throw Contest at St. James on Tuesday, January 13th
On Tuesday, January 13th at 7pm, the St. James Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Free Throw Contest at St. James the Apostle Gym. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest is for boys and girls ages 9 through 14, as of January 1st of the competition year, with participants competing within their own gender and … Continue reading Knights of Columbus to Host a Free Throw Contest at St. James on Tuesday, January 13th
This Weekend We Welcome Seminarian Deacon Andrew Bogusz to St. James the Apostle
Please extend a warm welcome this weekend, January 10/11, to Deacon Andrew Bogusz. He will be ordained as a priest in June as a classmate of our former seminarian Deacon Christopher “Topher” Otieno. The Diocesan Vocations Office asked for Deacon Andrew to speak at our parish about vocations at all the Masses. Thank you for … Continue reading This Weekend We Welcome Seminarian Deacon Andrew Bogusz to St. James the Apostle
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