As a reminder, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available during Lent every weekend from 3-3:45pm on Saturday and 10-10:45am on Sunday. We will not have a communal penance service. Therefore, we encourage you not to wait until Holy Week to make a good confession. Please take advantage of the expanded reconciliation schedule before Holy Week, … Continue reading Lenten Reconciliations at St. James
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Stations of the Cross Begin Today
Join us today at 2pm or 6pm for Stations of the Cross in the church. This is a beautiful prayer we may celebrate communally or individually during the season of Lent. For more information on praying the Stations, see this explanation from Dynamic Catholic's website: https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/stations-of-the-cross.html? srsltid=AfmBOoqkePsUwOzzmP_OqLo8VoHVINr08mDoaA8q5Spig5w90kzIft0k
Join Us for Night Prayer with Burial of the Alleluia
The Burial of the Alleluia is an ancient custom observed each year. On the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, we bid this sacred word a solemn farewell for the duration of Lent. All are invited to this special time of prayer before Lent begins on Tuesday, February 17th at 6 P.M. in the church. Burial of the Alleluia
Ash Wednesday at St. James the Apostle
Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday: February 18, 2026 Masses with Imposition of Ashes after the homily will be offered at 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Please stay after the imposition of ashes to receive the Eucharist and receive the Final Blessing at the end of Mass. Imposition of Ashes will be offered in the narthex of our … Continue reading Ash Wednesday at St. James the Apostle
February is Our St. James Food Collection Month for the Glen House Food Pantry
February is one of two specially designated St. James Food Collection Months during the year. We are collecting non-perishable items for the Glen House Food Pantry. You may share your food donations, as well as charitable giving by using the QR code or individual envelopes found on the posters near the collection bins. Please visit … Continue reading February is Our St. James Food Collection Month for the Glen House Food Pantry
All are Invited to a Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday, February 8th
The communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sick is a good practice in that it unites the community to pray for its sick members. Anointing of the Sick can be administered to any Catholic who has reached the age of reason and is awaiting serious surgery, suffers from serious illness or is weakened by … Continue reading All are Invited to a Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday, February 8th
Family Dining Night, Thursday, January 29th to Benefit St. James the Apostle School
Our next “Family Dining Night” will be Thursday, January 29th. Alfie’s Inn is donating 20% of orders to St. James the Apostle School! Take a night off from cooking and join us. Don’t forget to mention St. James the Apostle School Fundraiser when ordering. Details listed below: Alfie’s Inn Family Dining Night, 425 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630.858.2506 … Continue reading Family Dining Night, Thursday, January 29th to Benefit St. James the Apostle School
What’s Happening this Weekend at St. James the Apostle Parish and School
We are celebrating Catholic Education this coming week. Please stop by Sebahar Hall to view the Science Fair, Book Fair and Faith Projects from our parish school and religious education students on Saturday after Mass. On Sunday stop by the hall for Hospitality and an opportunity to view our students' projects. Additionally, the School Open … Continue reading What’s Happening this Weekend at St. James the Apostle Parish and School
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