In the midst of the season of summer, we invite you to pause and give yourself the gift of time spend with Our Lord present in the Eucharist. Join us in the church immediately following 8 A.M. daily Mass on Friday, August 1st
St. James the Apostle Young at Heart Presents, “Sunset Painting for Beginners”
Join us for a fun summer session & lunch, "Sunset painting for Beginners", a fun and creative experience using acrylic paints. Participants will paint a sunset scene! All materials will be provided. Presented by Laura Kuhrau, our very own St. James the Apostle School Art Teacher Laura Kuhrau has been a practicing artist in multiple … Continue reading St. James the Apostle Young at Heart Presents, “Sunset Painting for Beginners”
Congratulations to the St. James School Class of 2025!
We wish to congratulate the St. James the Apostle School Class of 2025 on their graduation Wednesday, May 28th. May we keep them in our prayers as they bid farewell to St. James the Apostle School and move forward to high school. Let us also remember in our prayers all St. James parishioners who are … Continue reading Congratulations to the St. James School Class of 2025!
Join Us at Mass on Friday, May 9th at 8 A.M. to Celebrate and Pray for our New Holy Father
Please join us tomorrow morning, Friday, May 9th at 8:00 A.M. as we gather together at Mass to celebrate and pray for Pope Leo XIV. To read more about our Holy Father, an American born in Chicago, please visit the Vatican News Website: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/cardinal-elected-pope-papal-name.html To read the Habemus Papam Message from Bishop Hicks, please click on … Continue reading Join Us at Mass on Friday, May 9th at 8 A.M. to Celebrate and Pray for our New Holy Father
Join Us Tonight at 6:30 P.M. as We Pray for the Election of Our New Pope
Please join us tonight, Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 P.M. as we gather together at Mass to pray for the Election of Our New Pope. "O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing car, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by his holiness and … Continue reading Join Us Tonight at 6:30 P.M. as We Pray for the Election of Our New Pope
60th Anniversary Mass on the Grass & Pizza Party on Saturday, May 3rd
Weather Permitting on Saturday, May 3rd at 4 P.M. we will have Mass on the Grass of the Parish Office lawn, followed by a Pizza Party in Sebahar Hall, another celebration of the Parish’s 60th Anniversary. See the bulletin for more details but note that there will be a drop off lane for you to … Continue reading 60th Anniversary Mass on the Grass & Pizza Party on Saturday, May 3rd
We Pray for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis
We join the universal church in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Elected in 2013, Pope Francis served as head and shepherd of the Church for twelve years, perhaps most notably during the worldwide pandemic. He wrote several encyclicals, sponsored a synod, and established a special Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. Considered … Continue reading We Pray for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis
Wishing You a Blessed and Happy Easter!
On behalf of the Pastoral Staff, Fr. Bill, Deacon Steve, Seminarian Topher, and myself, I wish you a Happy Easter, echoing the ancient paschal greeting, “Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia!” We celebrate Divine Mercy next weekend. Fr. Bill and myself will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, April 26 from 3-3:45pm … Continue reading Wishing You a Blessed and Happy Easter!
Join Us for the Celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord
"This is the nightthat with a pillar of firebanished the darkness of sin. This is the nightthat even now, throughout the world,sets Christian believers apart from worldly vicesand from the gloom of sin,leading them to graceand joining them to his holy ones. This is the night,when Christ broke the prison-bars of deathand rose victorious from … Continue reading Join Us for the Celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord
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