The next meeting of TMCF will take place on Tuesday, January 13th immediately after the 8:00 A.M. Mass on that day. We invite you to join us by first worshipping our Lord at Mass and then gathering in Sebahar Hall for coffee, snacks and fellowship. All are welcome.
This Weekend We Welcome Seminarian Deacon Andrew Bogusz to St. James the Apostle
Please extend a warm welcome this weekend, January 10/11, to Deacon Andrew Bogusz. He will be ordained as a priest in June as a classmate of our former seminarian Deacon Christopher “Topher” Otieno. The Diocesan Vocations Office asked for Deacon Andrew to speak at our parish about vocations at all the Masses. Thank you for … Continue reading This Weekend We Welcome Seminarian Deacon Andrew Bogusz to St. James the Apostle
Happy 43rd Anniversary to Fr. Bill Cullen
We would like to wish congratulations to our senior priest, Fr. Bill Cullen, on the anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Fr. Bill is a blessing and a gift to our parish community, always ready to offer a helping hand with Masses, Confessions, Funerals and in any other way he is needed. Please join … Continue reading Happy 43rd Anniversary to Fr. Bill Cullen
First Friday Holy Hour to Resume in February
Please note: there is no First Friday Holy Hour in January. We will resume on February 6th.
Masses for Mary, the Holy Mother of God to be Offered on December 31st and January 1st
Join Us for the Celebration of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be offered on Wednesday, December 31st at 4 p.m. and Thursday, January 1st at 9:00 A.M. Wishing you and yours a Blessed and Happy New Year!
Celebrate Christmas With Us at St. James the Apostle
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