"The entire Church mourns the death of our Emeritus Holy Father, Benedict XVI. In cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, shrines, and chapels the Holy Eucharist will be offered for the repose of his soul. Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome. … Continue reading Novena in Memory of Pope Benedict Begins Today
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Rest in Peace, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
As published this morning by the Vatican News: "Statement of Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, 'With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible.'" For more information, … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
A Christmas Greeting from Fr. Keith
"Merry Christmas from the Middle East to my St. James Family!" -Fr. Keith
Parish Offices Closed until January 3rd
The Ministry Center is closed today for the Christmas holiday, due to the impending cold weather and snow. The offices will remain closed until Tuesday, January 3rd at 8:30 A.M. If you have an emergency during this time, please call the main number, 630.469.7540 and listen for the prompting to leave a message on the … Continue reading Parish Offices Closed until January 3rd
St. James the Apostle Parish Invites You to Celebrate Christmas With Us
We invite you to celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas at St. James the Apostle Parish. Our Mass times are as follows: —Christmas Eve— 3:00 p.m. (Masses in both the Church and Parish Hall), 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Please note: Overflow parking will be available in the Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S Park Blvd … Continue reading St. James the Apostle Parish Invites You to Celebrate Christmas With Us
A Message from Bishop Hicks on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Bishop Hicks shares a special message with us today. https://youtu.be/H42L-PC2sjw
Join Us for a Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On Monday evening, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. the Knights of Columbus Council 9806 are sponsoring a Mass for Prolife on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Universal Patroness of the Unborn. We invite you to join us at St. James the Apostle, 480 S. Park Blvd in Glen Ellyn as we pray for … Continue reading Join Us for a Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Masses for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation
In Celebration of Our Blessed Mother On Thursday, December 8th, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Patroness of the United States of America. We invite you to join us at one of our Masses for the holy day: 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. Pope Francis' … Continue reading Masses for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation
Join Us for a Holy Hour on Tuesday Morning
On Tuesday, December 6th, we will have an hour of Eucharistic Adoration at the end of the 8 A.M. morning Mass, beginning with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament immediately following Holy Communion and ending with the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. We invite you to take time out of this busy season for quiet prayer … Continue reading Join Us for a Holy Hour on Tuesday Morning
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