Merry Christmas! As Catholics, we believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Simply, Jesus makes himself accessible and available to us in his body and blood while the outward, visible signs of bread and wine remain. This precious gift does not come wrapped in decorative paper with a bow … Continue reading Wishing You a Blessed & Merry Christmas
We Invite you to Celebrate Christmas at St. James the Apostle Parish
Join us at one of our Masses as we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Jesus is inviting you to come as you are… without fear of judgment or condemnation. He wants to give us the gift of himself regardless of our boredom, excitement, sorrow, or joy. As we … Continue reading We Invite you to Celebrate Christmas at St. James the Apostle Parish
Come and Experience Our First Rorate Caeli Mass on Friday, December 20 at 7 A.M.
On Friday, December 20th at 7 A.M. we will hold a special Advent Candlelight Mass commonly known as Rorate Caeli. While this Liturgy has deep roots within the history of the Catholic Church, this Advent devotion has faded in practice in recent decades. Recently, there has been an effort within the Church to honor and … Continue reading Come and Experience Our First Rorate Caeli Mass on Friday, December 20 at 7 A.M.
Join Us on Tuesday, December 10th for Mass, Coffee and Friends
The next meeting of Tuesdays with Mass, Coffee and Friends will take place on Tuesday, December 10th immediately following 8 a.m. Mass. Please come and first worship the Lord at Mass and then convene in St. James Hall for coffee, snacks, and friends. All are welcome!
Watch today’s Episcopal Ordination of Most Reverend Dennis E. Spies, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet
https://www.youtube.com/live/qS6-wrFFh0Y We invite all St. James Parishioners to watch the live stream Mass of the Episcopal Ordination of Most Reverend Dennis E. Spies, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet. The faith community of St. James wishes to congratulate Bishop Spies and pray for him as he begins his ministry in our diocese.
Welcome Sunday is October 27th
Save the Date for Sunday, October 27th when we will celebrate “Welcome Sunday”. Invite One Person to Come Back to Mass, with Hospitality to Follow in Sebahar Hall At the beginning of August, Father Keith invited parishioners to invite someone back to Mass on Sunday, October 27th. In his bulletin article, he wrote the following: … Continue reading Welcome Sunday is October 27th
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