O Come Let Us Adore Him! We Invite you to Celebrate Christmas with us at St. James the Apostle! —Christmas Eve— Wednesday, December 24th 3:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (Church) 3:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (Sebahar Hall) 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass during the Night Please note: the practice of a “Midnight Mass” is a … Continue reading Celebrate Christmas With Us at St. James the Apostle
Join us for Our Second Annual Candlelight Mass on Friday, December 19th at 7 A.M.
What is a Rorate Caeli Mass? Rorate Caeli means “Drop down, ye heavens” and are the opening words of the opening psalm or antiphon, coming from Isaiah 45:8. “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.” “Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let … Continue reading Join us for Our Second Annual Candlelight Mass on Friday, December 19th at 7 A.M.
Family Selections Begin this Weekend for our 61st Annual Christmas Basket Program
We are thrilled to announce this is the 61st year of the St. James the Apostle Christmas Basket Program benefitting our DuPage County neighbors who are served by Catholic Charities, as well as by our St. James St. Vincent DePaul Society! It is our hope you will consider adopting a family for Christmas. Our goal … Continue reading Family Selections Begin this Weekend for our 61st Annual Christmas Basket Program
Wishing You a Blessed & Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! As Catholics, we believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Simply, Jesus makes himself accessible and available to us in his body and blood while the outward, visible signs of bread and wine remain. This precious gift does not come wrapped in decorative paper with a bow … Continue reading Wishing You a Blessed & Merry Christmas
We Invite you to Celebrate Christmas at St. James the Apostle Parish
Join us at one of our Masses as we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Jesus is inviting you to come as you are… without fear of judgment or condemnation. He wants to give us the gift of himself regardless of our boredom, excitement, sorrow, or joy. As we … Continue reading We Invite you to Celebrate Christmas at St. James the Apostle Parish
Help Us Decorate God’s House for Christmas on Sunday, December 22nd
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 Help Us Decorate God’s House for Christmas on Sunday, December 22nd
Come and Experience Our First Rorate Caeli Mass on Friday, December 20 at 7 A.M.
On Friday, December 20th at 7 A.M. we will hold a special Advent Candlelight Mass commonly known as Rorate Caeli. While this Liturgy has deep roots within the history of the Catholic Church, this Advent devotion has faded in practice in recent decades. Recently, there has been an effort within the Church to honor and … Continue reading Come and Experience Our First Rorate Caeli Mass on Friday, December 20 at 7 A.M.
Join Us for Advent Confessions Tonight
Join us tonight, Thursday, December 19th for Individual Confessions from 6-8 P.M. in the church. Several guest priests will be assisting (no prayer service). If it has been awhile since you've gone to Confession and you are a bit anxious as to what to do, this link for a short video from Fr. Mike Schmitz will give you … Continue reading Join Us for Advent Confessions Tonight
Help Us Decorate God’s House for Christmas on Sunday, December 22nd
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 Help Us Decorate God’s House for Christmas on Sunday, December 22nd
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!
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