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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Upcoming Events
All Saints Eve Party! October 31
~~ 5:00 to 8:30 pm in Sag Hall ~~ Potluck Dinner ~~ Games ~~ Sing-a-long ~~ Saints Costume Contest ~~
Click HERE for more info. RSVP please.
Altar & Rosary Retreat to Marytown - November 6
Leave from St James at 8:45am, return by 3:15pm. See flyer to rsvp here.
Interested in liturgy? How did it become what it is today? Understanding the history can help us worship better and be better Catholics.
BOOK CLUB - November 19
Read The Liturgical Revolution - Vol 1 - Cranmer's Godly Order, available for just $18 in the back of Church.
First meeting at the home of Joe & Margaret Gal/Mike & Kasia Wilczek immediately after 6pm Mass on Friday, Nov 19. Sign up HERE, and address will be emailed to you.
YOUNG ADULTS - Watch here for the next event!
College age and older. Got ideas? Call Amber: 630-886-6658
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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 - October HERE -
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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