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This weekend, our celebration of Palm Sunday coincides with the return of many fellow parishioners who haven't yet worshipped at Mass in person due to the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass that Bishop Hicks has lifted after 2 years, effective this weekend.  As we prepare to welcome them, we kindly remind all that our special … Continue reading A Friendly Reminder that Our Socially Distanced Seating in the Church is Designated for Masked, Immunocompromised Individuals

"Let us gaze upon Jesus on the cross and say to him: ‘Lord, how much you love me! How precious I am to you!’ Let us be amazed by Jesus so that we can start living again, for the grandeur of life lies not in possessions and asserting oneself, but in realizing that we are … Continue reading Let Us Accompany Jesus on His Journey to the Cross and to His Resurrection

On Saturday, April 9th, we will have two priests celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the last time before Easter. We will begin at 2:30 P.M. before the 4 P.M. Mass. All are invited to be reconciled to our Lord and receive His generous mercy as we prepare for the sacred days of Holy Week, … Continue reading Sacrament of Reconciliation to Be Offered this Saturday for the Last Time before Easter

St. James the Apostle Youth Ministry is so proud to sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for our parish children!! Children who are aged 2-6 years old are most welcome to bring their Easter Basket and join us in St. James Hall at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 16th to be welcomed by Fr. David. Then, we’ll … Continue reading Sign Your Little Ones Up to Participate in the St. James Easter Egg Hunt!

Bishop Ron Hicks will join Pope Francis in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Fri., March 25 – the Solemnity of the Annunciation – at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. The 11 a.m. Mass will coincide with Pope Francis’ Mass at 5 p.m. Rome time. … Continue reading Join Bishop Hicks for the Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25

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We Invite You to Join Us on Sunday, April 3rd at 3:00 p.m. in St. James Hall for a Concert for Peace. A free-will offering will benefit the work of World Central Kitchen feeding Ukrainian Refugees. Donations by check may be made payable to World Central Kitchen. For more information about World Central Kitchen visit: … Continue reading St. James Music Ministry Invites You to a Concert of Peace

Bishop Ron Hicks will join Pope Francis in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Fri., March 25 – the Solemnity of the Annunciation – at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. The 11 a.m. Mass will coincide with Pope Francis’ Mass at 5 p.m. Rome time. … Continue reading Bishop Ron Hicks to join Pope Francis in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25th

We wish to congratulate the young people of our parish who were sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit last night at Confirmation with Bishop Hicks. It was a wonderful celebration of faith, hope and God's unconditional love for His children. In his homily, Bishop Hicks encouraged the newly confirmed to always remember who … Continue reading Congratulations to our Young People who were Confirmed Last Night!