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MASS SCHEDULE STAFF DAILY: Our Mission Statement 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday WEEKENDS: Reverend Leonard Jacobs Saturday 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM Pastor Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:15 AM We, the Parish of St. James, Mr. Bill Dean HOLY DAYS: Deacon See bulletin PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Are a family of faith, Mrs. Kim Carlson 8:00 AM 3:00 PM, Monday Friday Business Manager SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Mrs. Cathy Trefilek Saturdays 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM, or by appt. Who worship together Bookkeeper Fridays 8:30 AM 9:30 AM. Mrs. Phyllis Grisanzio SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM And serve God’s People Liturgy Coordinator 4th Sunday of the month at 12:15 PM. Mr. Dale Sanders Inquire at the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Facilities Manager Arrangements must be made 6 months in Through works of Mrs. Kathy Wilson advance to allow for adequate preparation CRE and instructions. DEVOTIONS Compassion, education PARISH OFFICE…..……………..8159621214 MondayFriday 7:30 AM Rosary & Divine RELIGIOUS EDUCATION……...8153972074 Mercy Chaplet EMAIL………[email protected] Fridays 8:30 9:30 AM Stations of the Cross PARISH WEBSITE………..stjamesrockford.com & Holy Hour ALL SAINTS ACADEMY………..8159628515 First Friday of each month Healing Service & Holy Hour ST. JAMES ROCKFORD
SIGN UP FOR MASS WITH SIGN UP GENIUS MONDAY, August 10: St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr We have reached our 70 person limit at 8:00 AM +Barry & Brian Elmers (Nancy & Duane Elmers) a few Masses so we are asking that you reserve a spot TUESDAY, August 11: St. Clare, Virgin ahead of time to attend Mass so that we can stay within 8:00 AM + Frank Lange (Frances Dugar) our Covid regulations. We have set up an online reserva- WEDNESDAY, August 12: Weekday 8:00 AM Greiner Family (Nancy & Duane Elmers) tion system, Sign Up Genius, where from your computer or THURSDAY, August 13: Weekday phone you can choose what Mass you are attending and how 8:00 AM Cowan Family (Nancy & Duane Elmers) many people will be attending with you. You can find this on FRIDAY, August 14: St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr our St. James website, stjamesrockford.com. If you do not 8:00 AM Garner Family (Nancy & Duane Elmers) have a computer you can call the office and we will put your SATURDAY, August 15: Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM Mullan Family (Nancy & Duane Elmers) name on for you. Any questions please call the parish office 4:00 PM Rose Mary (Family) at 815-962-1214. SUNDAY, August 16: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM + Don Cash Sr. (Family) 11:15 AM The People of St. James Parish “Although we may feel unsure how best to comfort those who mourn, we must stand with them in their me of suffering. We are always accepting Mass In- Miscarriage touches the lives of many tentions. Please consider having a people, yet all too o en this tragedy re- Mass said for your loved ones. Many mains unaddressed. This lack of response not only o en weekday Mass times are available. A leads to unresolved grief, but also fails to clearly manifest $10 donation per Mass would be greatly appreciated. For information our belief that each person, from concepon onward, is please call the parish office at 815-962-1214. precious and unique.” USCCB Secretariat of ProRLife Acvies “Solace and Strength in the Sorrow of Miscarriage” ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY 2020 Annual Diocesan Stewardship Appeal SCHOOL WILL BE OPEN IN THE FALL… Parish Target $42,300.00 Come Learn with Us Pledges $14,247.00 Now Enrolling PK3 N Grade 8 Collected $ 8,792.00 Want to learn more about our school? % of Parishioners who pledged 11% Call for a tour: 8159628515 Note: At the end of each year the parish must make up the difference between Target and Collected.
WITH SYMPATHY Please pray for the repose of the soul of Please keep the following parishioners and their caregivers in Leonard Guzzardo. May his soul and the your thoughts and prayers as they cope with their illnesses: souls of all the faithful departed through the Dick Warner Michael Smith mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. John Smith Loretta Reif Marsha Newburg Ricky Lind Camryn Guinta John Zuba WEEKLY SUNDAY COLLECTION Lucille Jens Rolleen Cerio BUDGET NEEDED $ 7,600.00 Dick Fleming Rose Mary TOTAL COLLECTIONS: $ 3,921.00 Ruth Szleszinski Christine Labella Justus Nicaloa Mary Ann Dion SURPLUS/DEFECIT $ (3,679.00) Marcia Chiodini Dolores Cascio FUEL ENVELOPE $ 51.00 James Macdonough Gregory Hartman Dorothy Canode Sharon Enna Michael Serrano John Barton St. James Prayer Chain Paula Scwitters Joan Sprague
Would you like prayers for someone who is ill or Don Sawyer Mary Ann Knighton Terry Torrez Denny Grier dealing with serious problems? Phyllis Malone Call Diane Roman at 815-566-9746 May they keep their faith in getting stronger every day. or email [email protected] Call the parish office 8159621214 to add or remove a name. to make your prayer requests. NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 9, 2020 Jesus told us to "Love your neighbor." Dear Parishioners, “Who is our neighbor?" he was asked. Our The Gospel reading on this nineteenth neighbor, he said, is anyone in need, in- Sunday in Ordinary Time tells us of the apos- cluding social outcasts. He went on, “When tles crossing the other side of Lake Geneser- you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind and you eth. Jesus, on the other hand, isolated Himself will be blessed. (Luke 14:13). When you on a mountain to pray. Although He is not donate to St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping to provide a with them physically but they are with Him in banquet for the poor, whether it is the form of a bus pass this time of prayer. It is a teaching moment so that the wage earner can get to work, or diapers and for them that they have to learn how to trust Him in all life's formula for their new baby. Any amount, no matter how situations. small, is appreciated. Place your donation in an envelope, Then unexpectantly a storm erupts and their boat is in a pre- marked SVdP and place it in the collection basket. Thank carious situation of sinking. They are so terrified at that moment you, in advance, for your generosity to the poor and for and getting hopeless. It is at this time when Jesus walks on the your prayers. water towards them like a ghost. Peter tries to walk on the water as well but when he loses his faith and confidence due to the EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP RECOGNIZE GOD IN strong wind and waves he starts to sink. Immediately Jesus reach- YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS Being Human is to Doubt es His hand to save Him but reprimands Him for lack of faith. Humans doubt. It’s what we do. We doubt ourselves and we doubt When Jesus is with them the storm calms down and everyone is others. Before any of us say anything about Peter’s doubting the in peace. words of Jesus that told him he could get out of his boat and walk We have lots of storms in life and they can lead us to hope- on water, we need to get real with ourselves: How would I respond in the same situation? I remember when I was child taking swim- lessness. They can devastate the serenity and safety of our loved ming lessons. One day I simply tightened up my muscles and sank. ones, of our community. In times of uncertainties our trust and The lifeguard pulled me up and asked what happened. I said I did confidence in God is weakened but Jesus tells us not to be afraid not know. The truth is that I was sinking under the weight of my for He will be there for us. Let us not abandon our Lord when own doubt. I did not believe I could do what clearly, I was told I life is going well for us and only remember Him when we are in could. That was only in five feet of water in a pool! Now that I’m older, I can look back and laugh. But an adult, the swimming pool serious crisis. is life, and I would be lying if I said that there are no longer times I God Bless You. find myself sinking due to new doubts. Fr. Jacobs Much of our doubt comes about because of a lack of trust in God. We place our trust in material things, wealth, or imperfect people instead of the One who is worthy of our trust 100 percent of the St. James Parish announces the up- time. Our stewardship is often hampered by our doubt that God will provide all that we need. If I give more, I may not have enough to coming marriage of Margaret Thu & survive! When we place all our trust in God, not only do we find that we have been given all we need M our doubt that cause us to Kya Kya Poe on August 22, 2020 sink in the pool of life fades away. We don’t suddenly become per- fect in our trust, and there will be times when we find ourselves Knights of Columbus News with concerns again. However, it is in those moments we find that He is still there, speaking the words we need to hear: “Take cour- Bishop Muldoon Council 470 has a few ac- age, it is I; do not be afraid.” tivities coming up. If you are interested in participating, we hope to see you. M Tracy Earl Welliver ©LPi On August 17, the council is sponsoring a Hello Parishioners! We are starting a new Blood Drive at St Edward parish from 37 pm. initiative wherein we will share with you On August 22, the council will be working with Habitat for projects that need to be completed at St. Humanity building a house.We will be working from 10am James, providing you with an opportunity 2pm. to make a financial contribution to that Call 8152274616 for additional information. project on a personal level. In some cas- es you may wish to contribute the full cost of the pro- ject with a fellow parishioner. In either case, your participation will be greatly appreciated! Current op- portunities: Replace gutters on the Rectory $3,450 As always, thank you for all you do for St. James 930 AM Catholic Radio Daily Church and stay safe. 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