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
Bishop Hicks Appointed as Archbishop Designate of the Archdiocese of New York
We invite all parishioners to continue to pray for Archbishop Designate Bishop Hicks in the upcoming weeks. Join us at Mass next Tuesday, December 22nd at 8 a.m. as we pray dedicated prayers and readings for the election of a new Bishop for the Diocese of Joliet.
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.
Final Advent Holy Hour on Thursday, December 18th at 6 PM
Please join us for a Holy Hour on Thursday, December 18th at 6 PM. This is a wonderful way to quiet yourself and prepare your heart for Christmas in the midst of the busyness of life. Babies and children are welcome! Experience the beautiful tradition of Eucharistic Adoration. Come for five minutes, or come for … Continue reading Final Advent Holy Hour on Thursday, December 18th at 6 PM
Advent Holy Hour on Thursday, December 11th at 6 PM
Please join us for a Holy Hour on Thursday, December 11th at 6 PM. We extend a special invitation to all those who are preparing for Sacraments at St. James. This is a wonderful way to incorporate prayer into your family's life this Advent. Teach your children the incalculable good of visiting Jesus in the Most … Continue reading Advent Holy Hour on Thursday, December 11th at 6 PM
Mass of Remembrance, Thursday, November 6 at 6:30pm
As we anticipate our special parish Mass of Remembrance on Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 P.M., we remember those whose funerals we have celebrated at St. James the Apostle since November 2, 2024. May we keep them and their families in our prayers: Mary P. DeCoreJames MulcareDavid BridgesHelen SperlingCatherine Mary MoriartyAnna FoleyDolores WilczynskiJohn MitchellHelen ManningAngela … Continue reading Mass of Remembrance, Thursday, November 6 at 6:30pm
All Saints Mass, Saturday, November 1 at 10 AM
Saturday, November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints. Because it falls on a Saturday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass will be offered at 10am.
Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, October 18th
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 Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, October 18th
Welcome Sunday is October 26th
Save the Date for Sunday, October 26th when we will celebrate “Welcome Sunday”. Invite One Person to Come Back to Mass, with Hospitality to Follow in Sebahar Hall Sunday, October 26th we will be celebrating two big parish events including our annual “Welcome Sunday” at both Masses, as well as 11am Mass with Bishop Hicks … Continue reading Welcome Sunday is October 26th
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