The Burial of the Alleluia is an ancient custom observed each year. On the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, we bid this sacred word a solemn farewell for the duration of Lent. All are invited to this special time of prayer before Lent begins on Tuesday, February 17th at 6 P.M. in the church. Burial of the Alleluia
Ash Wednesday at St. James the Apostle
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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