Northern Illinois' oldest working
Roman Catholic Church!
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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 7:00 PM during Lent
- 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
- 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
- Monday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Approx time
- Wednesday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Thursday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Approx time
- Saturday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM During Confessions
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Lenten Confessions
Sat, 4/1, 8:30-9:30am at St. James
Sat, 4/1, 3-5pm at SSCM
Mon, 4/3, 5-8pm at SSCM (many confessors in English & Polish)
Wed, 4/5, 5-7pm at St. James
Holy Thursday, 4/6, 12-1pm at St. James
Good Friday, 4/7, Noon-1 & 3-4pm at St. James
Holy Saturday, 4/8, 12-1pm at St. James
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Stations of the Cross
Join in the St Alphonsus Ligouri Stations of the Cross following 7pm Mass on Fridays during Lent.
A beautiful Lenten tradition to be passed on to the next generation.
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Holy week
Palm Sunday - 8:15am, 10am, and 12:30pm (delayed start by 30 min)
Easter Triduum:
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper 7pm
Good Friday - Stations of the Cross 12pm & 3pm. Good Friday Liturgy 7pm
Holy Saturday - No 8am Mass, Blessing of Food Baskets 1pm. Easter Vigil Mass 7pm
Easter Sunday Masses - 8:15am, 10am & 12pm
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Latest News & Information
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Events
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Wednesday, March 29, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdoration 5-7pm | Confession 6-7pm | Mass 7pm | Then Water & Wisdom 8-9pm | A little food, abstinence from alcohol during Lent, and always an interesting and relevant topic. Come get the Catholic perspective!Read More
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Thursday, March 30, 7:00 PM
Our final discussion of Bishop Schneider‘s “The Catholic Mass” will be led by Fr Koys this Thursday Mar 30 at 7pm in Sag Hall. Didn’t read? Come anyway!Read More -
Friday, March 31, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join your St James friends for a meatless meal of soup & bread. All are welcome! Meal by Altar & Rosary Society; free will offering. If possible, sign up by clicking here, so we can plan. 5pm in the Rectory basement, followed by Mass at 7 & Stations of the Cross.Read More -
Saturday, April 1
Morning Prayer - 7:45am Mass - 8am Then Adoration, Confession, Rosary and Fatima DevotionsRead More -
Sunday, April 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us on April 2nd in Sag Hall. Breakfast, special Easter entertainment and an Easter egg hunt will be on the agenda. Hosted by the Altar & Rosary society.Read More -
Wednesday, April 5, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdoration 5-7pm | Confession 6-7pm | Mass 7pm | No Water & WisdomRead More
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Friday, April 7
Good Friday schedule - Stations of the Cross at 12pm & 3pm | Good Friday Liturgy at 7pmRead More -
Sunday, April 9
Can Easter Sunrise 2023 Surpass 2022? Climb the hill with us & find out. We will meet at 5:50am Easter morning on Rt 83 just north of the blue bridge that’s north of Archer. Come welcome the risen Lord with us.Read More -
Wednesday, April 12, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdoration 5-7pm | Confession 6-7pm | Mass 7pm | Then Wine & Wisdom 8-9pm | A little food, a little drink, and always an interesting and relevant topic. Come get the Catholic perspective!Read More
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Wednesday, April 19, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdoration 5-7pm | Confession 6-7pm | Mass 7pm | Then Wine & Wisdom 8-9pm | A little food, a little drink, and always an interesting and relevant topic. Come get the Catholic perspective!Read More
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News
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Sparklers & Singing March 19th to celebrate Fr Koys’ & Charlie’s birthdays! And, of course, St. Joseph. Click for the photo album.Read More -
Join us for the Lenten Mission on March 26th, 27th and 28th. Fr Ryan Brady will speak on Sunday, Padre Pio video and discussion on Tuesday, Fr Koys will review FORMED on Wednesday. Also brief introductions to new devotions. Click for more information.Read More -
St. James will be participating in a parish survey about discipleship conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute. Please help us by participating in this 10–15 minute survey, which will be open from Feb. 21st through March 31st. Click for more details.Read More
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The Spring campaign runs Feb 22 through Apr 2. We will gather as a group at Access Health, 1700 75th Str, Downers Group, each Friday at 3pm. Click here to sign up for individual prayer time.Read More -
The DC pilgrimage return trip began with Mass at St Peter’s, Harper’s Ferry, WV. It survived the Civil War & like St James, was built in 1833 on a hill. Thank you for all your prayers! Click here to view our photo album.Read More -
Thanks to a connection through Fr Scott Haynes, the people of St. James at Sag Bridge may receive a free lifetime membership to "The Rosary Experience.” Click for more details.Read More -
Fr Koys’ book “The Ashes that Still Remain,” examining the meaning of “person” in the context of both the Civil War & abortion, is now available in audio. Forward by Fr Frank Pavone. Listen & then speak up for life!Read More -
Hardy hikers braved the frigid temps on Dec 26 to complete the 8th annual St Stephen’s Day hike! James-ers – young and old – are a tough bunch!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 Fr. Koys
Click HERE for Fr. Koy's 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 - March 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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