We invite you to participate in Eucharistic Adoration at one of the many Holy Hours we are offering at St. James the Apostle during Lent. For more information on how to pray a Holy Hour, we invite you to visit https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-holy-hour/ Lent Holy Hours at 6 P.M. on Thursdays, February 26, March 5, 12, 19, and … Continue reading Come Away and Pray: Lenten Holy Hours at St. James
Stations of the Cross Continue this Friday at 6 PM
Join us tomorrow, Friday, February 27th at 6pm for Stations of the Cross in the church. (Please note: Stations will not be offered at 2pm this week). This is a beautiful prayer we may celebrate communally or individually during the season of Lent. For more information on praying the Stations, see this explanation from Dynamic Catholic's website: … Continue reading Stations of the Cross Continue this Friday at 6 PM
Lenten Reconciliations at St. James
As a reminder, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available during Lent every weekend from 3-3:45pm on Saturday and 10-10:45am on Sunday. We will not have a communal penance service. Therefore, we encourage you not to wait until Holy Week to make a good confession. Please take advantage of the expanded reconciliation schedule before Holy Week, … Continue reading Lenten Reconciliations at St. James
Stations of the Cross Begin Today
Join us today at 2pm or 6pm for Stations of the Cross in the church. This is a beautiful prayer we may celebrate communally or individually during the season of Lent. For more information on praying the Stations, see this explanation from Dynamic Catholic's website: https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/stations-of-the-cross.html? srsltid=AfmBOoqkePsUwOzzmP_OqLo8VoHVINr08mDoaA8q5Spig5w90kzIft0k
Join Us for Night Prayer with Burial of the Alleluia
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
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