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
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
Parish Office Closed on Friday, January 23rd Due to the Weather Forecast
Please note the Parish Office is closed on Friday, January 23rd due to the weather forecast. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8am as planned. Thank you! Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Join Us for the All Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Reception on Friday, January 30th
Fr. Keith and the entire St. James Staff would like to invite ALL St. James volunteers to a Volunteer Appreciation Mass on Friday, January 30th at 6:00 P.M. Refreshments will be served immediately following in Sebahar Hall. We invite you to save the date and join us for a night of thanks & gratitude! No … Continue reading Join Us for the All Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Reception on Friday, January 30th
Parish Office Closed on Monday, January 19th
Please note the Parish Office is closed on Monday, January 19th in honor of the civic holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th at 9 a.m. Daily Mass will remain at 8 a.m. Thank you! Photo by Darold Pinnock on Unsplash
To Those Thinking about Getting Married at St. James the Apostle Parish
Congratulations! We are so excited for you as you discern entering into this beautiful sacrament with your beloved. Please note as you begin to plan your wedding: St. James the Apostle cannot guarantee the availability of any date for a wedding. Please check with us before booking your venue! We want to avoid any unpleasant … Continue reading To Those Thinking about Getting Married at St. James the Apostle Parish
Baptizing Your Child at St. James the Apostle Parish
To Those who are Planning on Baptizing their Children at St. James the ApostleCongratulations on the birth of your child! We rejoice with you as you bring your son or daughter to the Church to be baptized! As you are choosing your child's godparents, please keep the following guidelines in mind: Godparents must be practicing … Continue reading Baptizing Your Child at St. James the Apostle Parish
A Big Thanks to Our Epiphany Toy Project Donors and Volunteers!
Thank you so much to all the generous parishioners who donated toys and other items for the children of St. John Paul II Parish in Kankakee for their Epiphany celebration. We stuffed 4 vehicles with bags and boxes! Thank you to all the individuals and families who distributed empty bags, carried full bags, loaded vehicles … Continue reading A Big Thanks to Our Epiphany Toy Project Donors and Volunteers!
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