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
This Weekend We Celebrate Priesthood Sunday: Let Us Pray For and Thank our Priests!
This weekend we celebrate Priesthood Sunday and thank God for our pastor, Fr. Keith Wolfe and our senior priest, Fr. Bill Cullen who minister to the spiritual needs of the people of St. James the Apostle Parish. May we pray for all priests, especially our parish priests and express our gratitude for them, letting them … Continue reading This Weekend We Celebrate Priesthood Sunday: Let Us Pray For and Thank our Priests!
Join us for First Friday Adoration on Friday, October 3rd
On Friday, October 3rd we will host First Friday Eucharistic Adoration immediately following the 8 A.M. daily Mass. Come and bask in God’s loving and merciful presence and bring him your special intentions. In honor of Priesthood Sunday, let us also consider this as a time to pray for all priests, especially for the intentions … Continue reading Join us for First Friday Adoration on Friday, October 3rd
Watch and Pray at Our First Friday Holy Hour at St. James the Apostle in September
In the midst of the season of summer, we invite you to pause and give yourself the gift of time spend with Our Lord present in the Eucharist. Join us in the church immediately following 8 A.M. daily Mass on Friday, September 5th.
United in Prayer with the Community of Annunciation Parish and School
Today the community of St. James the Apostle Parish and School unites with the families of the Annunciation Catholic Parish and School Community as they grieve such a great loss. Together we pray for the repose of the souls of those who died, and the healing and consolation for the surviving victims, their families and … Continue reading United in Prayer with the Community of Annunciation Parish and School
Watch and Pray at Our First Friday Holy Hour at St. James the Apostle in August
In the midst of the season of summer, we invite you to pause and give yourself the gift of time spend with Our Lord present in the Eucharist. Join us in the church immediately following 8 A.M. daily Mass on Friday, August 1st