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Letter From Bishop Malloy - June 29, 2020
Dear Monsignor/Father,
I take this opportunity to communicate to you another step in our gradual reopening not only of the sacramental life of the Church, but also the administrative and social life of our parishes.
In the context of all of the applicable guidelines of Back in His Presence issued on May 15, 2020, especially those related to the wearing of masks at all times, social distancing and disinfecting, I am now authorizing parish groups to reconvene in parish halls and meeting rooms. Effective immediately, Pastoral and Finance Councils, prayer groups, Bible study, etc., may again be called together for in-person meetings with masks, social distancing and proper sanitizing in groups not to exceed 50 if space allows.
To assure safety, sharing of food and drinks at these meetings is still strictly prohibited at this time. All other gatherings not related to prayer or administration such as social gatherings, potlucks, coffee and donuts, funeral luncheons are still prohibited.
Your efforts to protect the faithful from the still-present threat of coronavirus are greatly appreciated. Please continue to respect all guidelines so our parishes can carry out the mission of the Gospel in safety and avoid a future rise in virus cases or necessary closures due to illness.
As always, I thank you for your cooperation and for the example of your priestly ministry in these challenging times.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend David J. Malloy Bishop of Rockford -
From Fr. Jacobs - July 5, 2020Dear Parishioners,
In this fourteenth Sunday in ordinary time, Jesus gives us a few of his wise sayings. At the beginning of this Gospel Jesus condemns some towns of Galilee. He preached the good news and performed a number of miracles yet they were faithless, rejected Him as the Son of God and would not heed His call for conversion. They were proud to know the Law of Moses and therefore they don’t need repentance and especially the call to change from Jesus of Nazareth.
He thanks and praises the Father for His gift of faith and conversion of His disciples. Although these followers of Jesus were like children in terms of knowing the law compared to Scribes and Pharisees but God had given them a much greater gift, faith in Christ.
He then reveals His special and unique relationship to the Father. He shared the faith, knowledge and power to His apostles and followers which comes from the Father. This perfect knowledge of His Father and the Holy Spirit cannot be fully understood by our limited mind. But Jesus tried His best to reveal to us everything that He knows about His loving Father.
Finally, He extends His invitation to all kinds of people to come to Him for a warm welcome, especially to those heavily burdened by the complex obligations of the law. The Scribes and Pharisees had imposed them so that ordinary people had difficulties in following them. In Jesus, we’ll find rest and we’ll receive strength and refreshment. He’ll give us peace which the world cannot give. In Him, we’ll learn how to live the commandment of love. He will take away our fears because of His gentleness and humility.
God Bless You
Fr. Jacobs
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First Communion FamiliesFirst Holy Communion will be held on August 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Any questions, please contact Kathy Wilson at:
Home phone 815 397-2074
Cell phone 815 505-1377 (call or text)
Email: kath738@comcast.net
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Watch St. James Mass - June 28, 2020
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Eph 2:19-22Responsorial Psalm 117:1bc, 2Gospel Jn 20:24-29
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Mass Times
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- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Adoration Times
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
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*Confession Times - By appointment only until further notice
- Friday: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM