In the midst of the busyness of this time of year we invite you to pause and give yourself the gift of time spent with Our Lord present in the Eucharist as we prepare our hearts to receive Him anew at Christmas Join Us for an Advent Holy Hour this Evening, Thursday, December 12 at … Continue reading Advent Holy Hour this Evening and Advent Vespers on Sunday
Join Us on Tuesday, December 10th for Mass, Coffee and Friends
The next meeting of Tuesdays with Mass, Coffee and Friends will take place on Tuesday, December 10th immediately following 8 a.m. Mass. Please come and first worship the Lord at Mass and then convene in St. James Hall for coffee, snacks, and friends. All are welcome!
Christmas Eve Kids Choir Being Formed
Our new music director, Mary Upchurch, is forming a chorus of children who are interested in singing as part of a Kids Choir at the 3 P.M. Christmas Eve Mass. WHO: Students in grades 3 thru 8WHEN: Rehearsals TUE and WED (Dec. 10,11,17 & 18) from 6:00 P.M.- 6:40 P.M.WHERE: Choir Room, located in the … Continue reading Christmas Eve Kids Choir Being Formed
Can You Spare One Hour of Your Time to Decorate God’s House for Christmas?
On Sunday, December 22nd, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass, the Art & Environment Committee will prepare God’s House for the Celebration of Christmas. We need many helping hands to make this happen! Please consider joining us for just one hour after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 22nd, as a family or individual. No … Continue reading Can You Spare One Hour of Your Time to Decorate God’s House for Christmas?
Join Us for Advent Vespers at St. James the Apostle on Sunday at 4:30 P.M.
Please mark your calendars for Vespers (Evening Prayer) every Sunday of Advent at 4:30 pm on the remaining Sundays, December 8, 15, and 22. We will offer sung Solemn Evening Prayer with exposition, adoration, and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament on each of those nights. We invite you to take a pause during a … Continue reading Join Us for Advent Vespers at St. James the Apostle on Sunday at 4:30 P.M.
Watch and Pray at one of our Advent Holy Hours at St. James the Apostle this Month
In the midst of the busyness of this time of year 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 at one of the following times: Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 6 immediately following the 8:00 A.M. daily Mass … Continue reading Watch and Pray at one of our Advent Holy Hours at St. James the Apostle this Month
Christmas Basket Program Update: Help is Needed
We are so grateful to all those who have adopted a family for Christmas 2024. As of today we have 72 of 201 families that remain to be adopted, a total of 301 persons. Many of the remaining families are small: 5 families have 1 member, 15 families have 2 members, 17 families have 3 … Continue reading Christmas Basket Program Update: Help is Needed
Join Us for a Homecoming Holy Hour on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 P.M.
We ask you to continue to keep Fr. Keith and his family in your prayers as they grieve the loss of his grandmother. Although the funeral arrangements are private, all are invited to show their support and offer prayers for Fr. Keith and his family through attending the special Homecoming Holy Hour on Thursday night, November … Continue reading Join Us for a Homecoming Holy Hour on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 P.M.
A Prayer for Veterans Day
Lord God, Almighty Father,creator of mankind and author of peace,as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess,we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces.Give them courage, hope and strength.May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.Be their power and protector, leading them … Continue reading A Prayer for Veterans Day
Watch today’s Episcopal Ordination of Most Reverend Dennis E. Spies, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet
https://www.youtube.com/live/qS6-wrFFh0Y We invite all St. James Parishioners to watch the live stream Mass of the Episcopal Ordination of Most Reverend Dennis E. Spies, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet. The faith community of St. James wishes to congratulate Bishop Spies and pray for him as he begins his ministry in our diocese.
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