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"Education is one of the most effective ways of making our world and history more human. Education is above all a matter of love and responsibility handed down from one generation to another.” —Pope Francis This weekend we honor and thank all Teachers, Educators, Catechists and Aides who are educators in any setting for giving … Continue reading This Weekend We Celebrate Catechetical Sunday

Join us on Saturday, September 18th at 6:30 P.M. on the Ministry Center front lawn to reunite with your fellow parishioners for an outdoor screening of the beloved Disney movie, Up.  What should you bring? Bring your chairs and blankets and favorite beverage of choice. What will we provide? We will provide freshly popped popcorn and other treats. … Continue reading Join Us for our Parish Movie Night on Saturday at 6:30 P.M.

Before heading off for 4 P.M. Mass, throw some chairs in your car and gather immediately after on the front lawn of the school to reconnect with your fellow parishioners for some friendly summer hospitality. Refreshments will be provided. On Sunday, August 15th we will have our next opportunity to Lounge on the Lawn after the … Continue reading Join Us for Lounging on the Lawn Outdoor Hospitality this Saturday

On your way out of church, we invite you all to take a photo with your family and friends in front of our new We’re Back Better than Normal Mural, located just outside the front doors of church. And if you decide to share your photo on social media, be sure to tag our parish. … Continue reading Introducing our We’re Back Better than Normal Mural

We’re Back! Better than Normal! And thankfully, August is St. James’ month to collect and donate food to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. You are a parish that has shown strong support! Even when we were somewhat restricted in our ability to assemble, your donations helped to furnish food that greatly assisted low income families, … Continue reading The Month of August is St. James the Apostle Food Donation Month

Who are the loved ones you lost during the pandemic? When you come to Mass, we invite you to bring a photo of your loved ones lost this past year to hang them on our St. James the Apostle Parish Wall of Remembrance. You are also invited to inscribe their names in our Book of … Continue reading Add Your Loved Ones to Our St. James Wall and Book of Remembrance

In his recent letter to all parishioners, our pastor Fr. David reflected on how we have learned much during this time and as we resume life as it was before March of 2020, we know that God has truly taken care of us and reminded us that nothing is too difficult for Him to handle. … Continue reading What Blessings Have You Encountered in the Midst of the Pandemic?

Welcome Back Packets are ready and waiting for pickup in the Coat Room after all Masses this Month.  All registered parishioners are invited to pick up a special “We’re Back, Better than Normal” packet in the Coat Room of the church. This packet contains information and materials needed to participate in upcoming events which celebrate … Continue reading We Invite You to Come & Pick Up Your Welcome Back Packet!

We continue our Calendar of Blessings this weekend and invite all those who celebrated Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation or Marriage at St. James from post-lockdown through June 2021 to attend. And we invite you to pick up a copy of this weekend's bulletin where all of your names are published.