O Come Let Us Adore Him! We Invite you to Celebrate Christmas with us at St. James the Apostle! —Christmas Eve— Wednesday, December 24th 3:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (Church) 3:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (Sebahar Hall) 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass during the Night Please note: the practice of a “Midnight Mass” is a … Continue reading Celebrate Christmas With Us at St. James the Apostle
News & Events
Bishop Hicks Appointed as Archbishop Designate of the Archdiocese of New York
We invite all parishioners to continue to pray for Archbishop Designate Bishop Hicks in the upcoming weeks. Join us at Mass next Tuesday, December 22nd at 8 a.m. as we pray dedicated prayers and readings for the election of a new Bishop for the Diocese of Joliet.
Join us for Our Second Annual Candlelight Mass on Friday, December 19th at 7 A.M.
What is a Rorate Caeli Mass? Rorate Caeli means “Drop down, ye heavens” and are the opening words of the opening psalm or antiphon, coming from Isaiah 45:8. “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.” “Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let … Continue reading Join us for Our Second Annual Candlelight Mass on Friday, December 19th at 7 A.M.
Final Advent Holy Hour on Thursday, December 18th at 6 PM
Please join us for a Holy Hour on Thursday, December 18th at 6 PM. This is a wonderful way to quiet yourself and prepare your heart for Christmas in the midst of the busyness of life. Babies and children are welcome! Experience the beautiful tradition of Eucharistic Adoration. Come for five minutes, or come for … Continue reading Final Advent Holy Hour on Thursday, December 18th at 6 PM
Advent Holy Hour on Thursday, December 11th at 6 PM
Please join us for a Holy Hour on Thursday, December 11th at 6 PM. We extend a special invitation to all those who are preparing for Sacraments at St. James. This is a wonderful way to incorporate prayer into your family's life this Advent. Teach your children the incalculable good of visiting Jesus in the Most … Continue reading Advent Holy Hour on Thursday, December 11th at 6 PM
Sign Up this Weekend for the Knights of Columbus Fall Blood Drive
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their Fall Blood Drive on Saturday, November 29th in Sebahar Hall from 7:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. We invite you to stop by their table in the church narthex after Masses this weekend to sign up to donate blood.
Thanksgiving at St. James the Apostle Parish
As you make your plans for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27th, we invite you and your family to start your holiday celebration at our 9:00 a.m. Mass. Our offertory collection on Thanksgiving is the primary source for the outreach done by our St. James the Apostle St. Vincent de Paul Society all year long. Please … Continue reading Thanksgiving at St. James the Apostle Parish
Family Selections Begin this Weekend for our 61st Annual Christmas Basket Program
We are thrilled to announce this is the 61st year of the St. James the Apostle Christmas Basket Program benefitting our DuPage County neighbors who are served by Catholic Charities, as well as by our St. James St. Vincent DePaul Society! It is our hope you will consider adopting a family for Christmas. Our goal … Continue reading Family Selections Begin this Weekend for our 61st Annual Christmas Basket Program
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