Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday: February 18, 2026 Masses with Imposition of Ashes after the homily will be offered at 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Please stay after the imposition of ashes to receive the Eucharist and receive the Final Blessing at the end of Mass. Imposition of Ashes will be offered in the narthex of our … Continue reading Ash Wednesday at St. James the Apostle
February is Our St. James Food Collection Month for the Glen House Food Pantry
February is one of two specially designated St. James Food Collection Months during the year. We are collecting non-perishable items for the Glen House Food Pantry. You may share your food donations, as well as charitable giving by using the QR code or individual envelopes found on the posters near the collection bins. Please visit … Continue reading February is Our St. James Food Collection Month for the Glen House Food Pantry
All are Invited to a Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday, February 8th
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 All are Invited to a Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday, February 8th
What’s Happening this Weekend at St. James the Apostle Parish and School
We are celebrating Catholic Education this coming week. Please stop by Sebahar Hall to view the Science Fair, Book Fair and Faith Projects from our parish school and religious education students on Saturday after Mass. On Sunday stop by the hall for Hospitality and an opportunity to view our students' projects. Additionally, the School Open … Continue reading What’s Happening this Weekend at St. James the Apostle Parish and School
Join Us for the All Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Reception on Friday, January 30th
Fr. Keith and the entire St. James Staff would like to invite ALL St. James volunteers to a Volunteer Appreciation Mass on Friday, January 30th at 6:00 P.M. Refreshments will be served immediately following in Sebahar Hall. We invite you to save the date and join us for a night of thanks & gratitude! No … Continue reading Join Us for the All Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Reception on Friday, January 30th
To Those Thinking about Getting Married at St. James the Apostle Parish
Congratulations! We are so excited for you as you discern entering into this beautiful sacrament with your beloved. Please note as you begin to plan your wedding: St. James the Apostle cannot guarantee the availability of any date for a wedding. Please check with us before booking your venue! We want to avoid any unpleasant … Continue reading To Those Thinking about Getting Married at St. James the Apostle Parish
Baptizing Your Child at St. James the Apostle Parish
To Those who are Planning on Baptizing their Children at St. James the ApostleCongratulations on the birth of your child! We rejoice with you as you bring your son or daughter to the Church to be baptized! As you are choosing your child's godparents, please keep the following guidelines in mind: Godparents must be practicing … Continue reading Baptizing Your Child at St. James the Apostle Parish
A Big Thanks to Our Epiphany Toy Project Donors and Volunteers!
Thank you so much to all the generous parishioners who donated toys and other items for the children of St. John Paul II Parish in Kankakee for their Epiphany celebration. We stuffed 4 vehicles with bags and boxes! Thank you to all the individuals and families who distributed empty bags, carried full bags, loaded vehicles … Continue reading A Big Thanks to Our Epiphany Toy Project Donors and Volunteers!
Join us for Tuesdays with Mass, Coffee and Fellowship on January 13th
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
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