Good afternoon! We begin today by sharing the photo above with some of the Holy Father’s words from his address last Friday from Rome. His message in its entirety is very powerful and moving and can be accessed in text form here: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/27/read-pope-francis-urbi-et-orbi-address-coronavirus-and-jesus-calming-storm The entire prayer service may be watched here: https://youtu.be/AXTCW-WaIs4 PALM SUNDAY MASS, the … Continue reading Monday Check-In from St. James the Apostle Parish
What is an Urbi et Orbi Blessing?
Today the Pope imparted a very special blessing to those who gather in prayer for an end to the Corona Virus. What is an Urbi et Orbi Blessing? Read more here from Aleteia: https://aleteia.org/2020/03/26/why-the-popes-blessing-on-march-27-will-be-absolutely-unique/
Watch, Read and Pray with the Holy Father Today
Below are links to the Holy Father's Prayer today. You may watch it and also, the transcript of his words are available in an article from America Magazine. All participants who participate in the prayer receive a Plenary Indulgence before the Holy Father imparts the Urbi et Orbi Blessing. https://youtu.be/AXTCW-WaIs4 Read the transcript from America … Continue reading Watch, Read and Pray with the Holy Father Today
Junior High Students…It’s Time to ZOOM!
Jr High…..it’s time to ZOOM! What does 5 min have to do with me? On Thursday, March 26th at 4:00 pm it’s time for YOU to ZOOM with us!! With your parents near-by on their computer, be sure to sign on to see some of your friends, have some time to chat – AND….build a … Continue reading Junior High Students…It’s Time to ZOOM!
Some Changes & New Needs at the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
As all of us are adjusting our patterns and habits to be as safe as possible in midst of the pandemic, the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry wants to communicate some of the changes it has made and new needs due to the current situation. Changes to Note for Clients First, all clients of the pantry … Continue reading Some Changes & New Needs at the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
Today’s Updated Response to COVID-19
Monday, March 16, 1:00 p.m. We have received many questions as to whether we are having weekday Masses Monday-Thursday at 8 a.m. and a Friday Communion Service at 8 a.m. The answer is at this very moment we are having them until we hear a directive to suspend them. Please keep in mind today’s CDC … Continue reading Today’s Updated Response to COVID-19
St. James the Apostle School, Religious Education and Youth Ministry Closed Temporarily
St. James the Apostle School, Religious Education and Youth Ministry are closed temporarily until further notice. Please click on the link below for the statement from Fr. John Belmonte, superintendent of schools, Diocese of Joliet. https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/communications/newsdetail.php?id=120
A Message from Lisa Weesner, St. James Coordinator of Religious Education
In the interest of the health and safety of all staff, students and catechists, and following the directives of the Diocese of Joliet and the recommendations of the DuPage Health Department, St. James Religious Education will be cancelling all classes (including our Sunday morning Early Childhood classes) beginning today, Friday, March 13th, until further notice. … Continue reading A Message from Lisa Weesner, St. James Coordinator of Religious Education
Celebration in Honor of St. Joseph this Sunday
Please note the St. Joseph Celebration has been cancelled based upon the directives from Bishop Pates and the guidelines of the CDC and State of Illinois. Join Us in our Celebration of St. Joseph’s Table on Sunday, March 15th immediately following the 11:00 a.m. mass On Sunday, March 15, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. Mass, … Continue reading Celebration in Honor of St. Joseph this Sunday
