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Mass times
- Sun: 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM LatinLatineLA Mass using the Missal of 1962
- M Tu Th 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wed: 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Fri: 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sat: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Begin with Magnificat Morning Prayer at 7:45 AFTER MASS: Adoration & Confession
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Confession
- Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (No Confessions Wed, 10/26/22)
- Saturday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
On occasion, a confessional is set up outside to the south of the 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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**Mass time change on October 26** There will be no evening Mass or Confession on October 26. Mass will be offered at 8am that day. Also, no Wine & Wisdom on October 26.
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Latest News & Information
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Events
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Sunday, September 25
Join us September 25th for a Bake Sale sponsored for the Altar & Rosary Society after every mass.Read More -
Sunday, September 25, 1:30 PM
Come to Sag Hall at 1:30 on Sunday, Sept 25, to learn all you’ll need to prepare to be an informed voter. Click here for more information.Read More -
Wednesday, September 28, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdoration 5-7pm | Confession 6-7pm | Mass 7pm | Then Wine & Wisdom 8-9pm | We will welcome guest speaker Dave Dierenger who will explain OFS - St Francis of Assisi and 3rd Order Franciscans. Come and learn with us!Read More
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Saturday, October 1
Morning Prayer - 7:45am Mass - 8am Then Adoration, Confession, Rosary and Fatima DevotionsRead More -
Sunday, October 2, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
"Theology of the Body" is a series of reflections given by St. John Paul II at his papal audiences from 1979 to 1984. All adults are invited to join Fr. Koys each month as he leads couples planning to marry through this rich content on human love.Read More -
Sunday, October 2, 3:45 PM - 5:15 PMCome join us on Archer Road and Main Street, Lemont. Sponsored by Sag Bridge Mission Society in partnership with the National Life Chain. Signs will be provided. Click for more details.Read More
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Sunday, October 2, 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Young Men & Women (18-30) | First Four Sundays in Oct (2, 9, 16, 23) | St Cyril’s Parish Life Building 8-9:15pm. Click for additional details.Read More -
Wednesday, October 5, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdoration 5-7pm | Confession 6-7pm | Mass 7pm | Then Wine & Wisdom 8-9pm | We will be enlightened by Dr Eileen Fera who will share information on Fr Gobbi and the Marian Movement of Priests. Come and learn with us!Read More
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Friday, October 7
Cenacle rosary in Sag Hall after 6pm MassRead More -
Sunday, October 9, 3:00 PM
October is the month of the rosary. Join us for the Rosary Coast to Coast on Oct. 9th at 3pm at the abortuary in Downers Grove (Access Health | 1700 W. 75th St | Downers Grove).Read More -
Sunday, October 9, 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Young Men & Women (18-30) First Four Sundays in Oct (2, 9, 16, 23) St Cyril’s Parish Life Building 8-9:15pm. Check back soon for addition details.Read More
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News
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A retreat to help you move past the pain of a broken marriage. Oct 21-23 at the Ave Maria Retreat Center in Danville, IL. Retreat master, Fr Stephen Dyas, LC, will lead a weekend of prayer and reflection to give you the tools and hope you need. Register by 10/13. Click for more details.Read More -
Join St. James pray-ers each Friday from September 30th through October 28th at the abortuary, Access Health 1700 W 75th Street, Downers Grove. There remains much work to be done post-Roe!Read More -
Our Parish picnic was a huge success, despite the inclement weather. Almost 200 parish friends enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch together. Thanks to all those who made the day most enjoyable. Click here for the photo album.Read More -
Walk through this masterpiece chapter by chapter with a wonderful, experienced instructor, Madonna Muscarello. We’ll begin Sept 13th at 7pm in Sag Hall and continue each Tuesday, completing by Thanksgiving. Click for additional details.Read More -
Whether you’ve missed a previous offering or are hoping to dig in again, you'll be glad to know a new class will be forming for Michelle Rebello’s course, Commentary on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Written by Servant of God Fr. John Hardon. Classes begin on Nov 10 and will be held Thursdays from 9-11am in St James’ rectory. Click for more details.Read More -
Demolition of the shed behind the rectory in preparation for construction of a new garage caused our resident paleontologist to discover some bones. He opines they are from a baby megalodon. Other guesses? And a big thank you to the other volunteer diggers!Read More -
A large crowd gathered at St Cyril’s to hear Dr Peter Howard explain the connection between Archbishop Sheen, Fatima & the fate of the family. Our Lady said the family would be the final battleground. The evil one is fighting, evidenced in many ways including the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II on the very day he was to announce his new Pontifical Institute for Marriage & Family. We must join the battle, including adoration and daily recitation of the rosary! Can you resolve to honor five First Saturdays?Read More -
Over 130 children and 25 young adult volunteers made 2022 VBS the best ever! Much gratitude to Margaret Ryan and Clare Podczerwinski for their leadership and to all the participants & volunteers!Read More -
Excellent performances by Judah Newsom (Bishop Verot – South) and John Beecher (Bishop Purcell – North) brought the Civil War debate over personhood to life. Support was provided by Abe (Kevin Wood) and Fr Koys, who related that war to today’s battle for life. If you missed this performance, click to watch the recording.Read More -
More than 20 bike riders kept the tradition alive! The Feast of St James was celebrated on July 24 with a mini-Camino in our patron’s honor. A quick rest in Lockport & then another 10 miles back to Lemont.Read More
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Information
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Traveling Statue
Everyone is invited to host our beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima for one week (Sunday to Sunday). We welcome repeats as well. Click HERE for more information and to sign up. Questions? Call Maria Kwak @ 312-439-0022. -
Links to Pro-life Activities/Info
- 40 Days for Life
- Michael Kenney - The Heart of the Matter (recording of May 14, 2022 presentation)
- Spiritual Adoption
- Postcards for Life - find out what legislature needs our attention and then WRITE.
- Take action! Click to make your voice heard on life issues!
- Dr. Alan Moy - Fetal stem cells, vaccine, and much more
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From the desk of Ft. Koys
Click HERE for Ft. Koy's weekly reflections on faith, life and current events.
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Assistance to Ukraine
Assistance to Ukraine Refugees: Checks payable to Dominican Sisters, mail to Rosary Hill, 9000 West 81st Street, Justice, IL 60458
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Volunteers/Ministries
Lectors, Cantors, Ushers, Coffee Hosts
Volunteer Schedule - August HERE -
Liturgies/Devotions/Activities - Special Notes
OPERATION STORM HEAVEN - Cardinal Burke
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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: 8:15am, 10:00am, and 12:00pm
(The noon Mass will follow the Missal of 1962, formerly referred to as a Traditional Latin Mass, except on the first Sunday of each month, during the Triduum, and on Easter, Pentecost, and Christmas. On these days the noon Mass will be a Novus Ordo Mass, celebrated in Latin.)
Mass videos can be found on our Rumble page by following this link.
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