News & Events

1) The Ministry Center Parking Lot is Closed through Monday As you make your plans to attend Masses on Saturday and Sunday or Monday, please note most of the Ministry Center Parking Lot will be closed to traffic for the upcoming St. James School Oktoberfest Auction. We ask that you please park in the main … Continue reading Four things you might want to know about this weekend at St. James the Apostle:

Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, and Bishop Hicks reminds us of the power of praying the rosary. #OurLadyOfTheRosary https://youtu.be/BGeHkXlxTD4

Celebrate Bishop Hicks’ one-year anniversary of his installation as bishop of the Diocese of Joliet by watching this video message from him. Celebre el primer aniversario del obispo Hicks de su instalación como obispo de la Diócesis de Joliet viendo este mensaje en video de él. https://youtu.be/gMPAg3lbiDY

Please note that in preparation for our Better than Normal Fall Festival this Sunday at 12 Noon, the Ministry Center Parking Lot on Park Blvd. will be CLOSED on Saturday and Sunday. This means that the Pet Blessing on Saturday at 1:30 P.M. has been moved to the Front Lawn of the School and all those attending Mass … Continue reading Ministry Center Parking Lot Closed on Saturday and Sunday; Saturday’s Pet Blessing Moved to Front Lawn of School

"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