Northern Illinois' oldest working
Roman Catholic Church!
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Sunday Mass times
- Sun: 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Effective June 27, Mass at noon is a Traditional Latin Mass
- M Tu Th 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wed: 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Fri: 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN During Lent: Mass moves to 7pm followed by Stations
- Sat: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Begin with Magnificat Morning Prayer at 7:45
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Confession
- Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
- Saturday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
In good weather, a confessional is set up outside to the south of the Church. If inclement, use confessional inside Church.
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Adoration
- Wednesday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM During Confessions
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Sunday Mass
Join the faithful of St James at Sag Bridge for Sunday Mass. The church usually fills up, so we offer closed circuit TV of the Mass in the upper and lower level of Sag Hall, and on the main and lower levels of the rectory. The room on the main level serves as a good "cry room." Of course, in good weather, you are welcome to listen to the Mass anywhere on campus thanks to our wonderful loudspeakers. Come worship!
Sunday Mass Schedule: 8:15, 10:00, and 12:00 noon (TLM)
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OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE - Dec 3 thru 11
We will again this year offer a Rosary Novena beseeching the help of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will begin on December 3 and offer a group rosary every day through December 11. There will be a Mass and Fiesta on Saturday, Dec 11 to conclude the novena. Here's the SCHEDULE. Here's the Fiesta SIGN-UP. -
NOVEMBER 30 AT 7PM PARISH ROSARY FOR LIFE
DOBBS SUPREME COURT CASE
Pray for a successful outcome, and ultimately the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Join us as we pray a rosary here: Zoom Link Tuesday, Nov 30 at 7pm -
Parish Christmas Dinner!
Sunday, Dec 5 ~ 3-6pm in Sag Hall
Limited number. Registration will end on Dec 1.
$30 per person (everyone 13 and older is welcome)
Sign-up and indicate number of attendees HEREAdvent Ladies Tea - Dec 11
Gather the special ladies in your life and let's exchange lovely memories, special stories, laughs, prayers, treats, and tea. We are about to celebrate the greatest Gift ever! Nursing babies and girls (age 5 and up) are very welcome to join moms/daughters/grandmoms/friends et al. December 11 9:30am in Sag Hall. Sign up HERE
Christmas Concert - Sunday, Dec 19 at 7pm
in Church - Enjoy St James' young musicians during this beautiful and festive time of year. Free will Offering. -
Young Adults
Watch here for the next event!
College age and older. Got ideas? Call Amber: 630-886-6658
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Fr Koys' Meeting with Cardinal Cupich
Cardinal Cupich issued an article following his meeting with a number of priests, including Fr Koys and Fr Haynes. The article, "The Gift of Traditionis Custodes," can be found here.
No immediate changes were announced, but further communications are anticipated of changes that will be effective at the beginning of the new year. Fr Koys is very hopeful that we will retain our noon Traditional Latin Mass. We also welcome the Cardinal's suggestion that we incorporate aspects of the TLM into our beautiful Novus Ordo Masses. So remain open to additional emphasis on reverence and beauty as we worship as true Catholics on our holy hill. -
Liturgies/Devotions - Special Notes
Our Lady of the Rosary/Our Lady of Fatima - Eucharistic Procession October 10
A beautiful Fall day, and Our Lady leading her Son around the grounds of St James.
Would you like to host our beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima? Information and sign up here.
OPERATION STORM HEAVEN - Cardinal Burke
Be one of a million praying the rosary on the first of each month. Also watch a nationally televised TLM. Info here. -
Young Adults (18+)
A wonderful summer was topped off with a pilgrimage to Utica, Mass, a hike through Starved Rock, more of The Chosen, all mixed with friends and fun.
Thanks to Fr Koys for leading Mass, hikes, and many a conversation. Thanks to Michael Henze, Katie Beecher, and Olivia Alfirevich for organizing everything. As many head back to their college campuses, look for ongoing activities at St James and reunions at every opportunity.
And thanks to the Sag Bridge Mission Society for covering the expenses
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Volunteers/Ministries
Lectors, Cantors, Ushers, Coffee Hosts, Ambassadors
Volunteer Schedule - November HERE -
MARCH FOR LIFEWashington DCJan 20-22, 2022
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Postcards for Life
Follow this link to find out what legislation needs our attention, and then WRITE!
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Book Club
Next Gathering will be January 7 in Sag Hall
Interested in liturgy? How did it become what it is today? Understanding the history of the protestant reformation can help us worship better and be better Catholics.
We are discussing The Liturgical Revolution - Vol 1 - Cranmer's Godly Order, which can be ordered from Angelus Press. Or just come to learn from Fr Koys.
Our second meeting will be held in Sag Hall on Friday Jan 7 following the 6pm Mass and Cenacle rosary. -
To receive St. James Emails/Texts (Flocknotes)Text: jamesatsag to 84576. Follow the link to enter your info and then join the “St. James All” group
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** Preparing to Return to Mass **All parishioners are encouraged to watch this video and read the Guide to gain an understanding of how we can return to Mass as safely as possible.
Return to Mass Video
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Watch Recordings of Authors' Presentations
Sunday, May 23, we welcomed Catholic author Timothy Gordon. Gordon's book, Catholic Republic, addresses how America was "wired Catholic, labeled Protestant, and is currently functioning as secular." He articulates the precarious position of our nation because, "If you reject Catholic Natural Law, then you can't make or maintain a republic." Gordon's comments, as well as answers to questions from the audience at Cog Hill, can be seen in their entirety here. Fascinating food for thought!
On Saturday, Feb 27, Russ Wenzel, author of “Why Your Children Won’t Get to Heaven,” presented the genesis of his book – a look at his mother’s pursuit of the Latin Mass following Vatican II, and the impact changes in the Church have had on later generations’ faith. The path to the book's ultimate purpose, and the research on the state of the Church done years in advance is explained. Recording can be found here.
Sponsored by the Sag Bridge Mission Society
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