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.

Lourdes, a small village where the Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl about 150 years ago. Few miracles there have been recognized by the church, but the biggest miracle is the heart with which pilgrims come and go, each one with something to heal: mentally, physically or spiritually. Today Lourdes is more alive than ever. Click for times & locations.

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.

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!

Get a copy of Bishop Athanasius Schneider‘s “The Catholic Mass” to begin reading now. Discussions will be in March. An opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Catholic liturgy during Lent.

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!

This year, Fr. Koys would like to help the refugees. We don't have wish lists, so we will make gift bags with small Catholic items & provide a $50 gift card to provide food, gift, or clothing options. Could you help with a gift card? Drop in collection basket or the box in the back of church. Please bring by December 13th. Thank you and God bless.

Dec. 15 & 16th | 7pm. Former Anglican Priest, Jim Anderson | Thurs: “Why Be Catholic? Seriously, Why be Catholic?” | Fri: “5 Ways to Become the Saint God Created You to Be”. Young adult reception for ages 18-30 on Thursday in Sag Hall.  Reception for everyone on Friday.

Celestial Beings call us to worship the Babe just like the shepherds that night so long ago. Click to view a photo album from our festive parish Christmas dinner. Merry Christmas from Fr. Koys, Fr. Coleman, Fr. Haynes and everyone at St. James!

This year Fr Koys would like to help the refugees. We don’t have wish lists, so we will make gift bags with small Catholic items & provide a $50 gift card in each of 100 bags. Could you help with a $50 gift card or donate any amount of money and we will pick up the cards. We will be giving these people in need a means to obtain food, clothes, or gifts. Look for a special envelope in church and then drop it in the collection basket or the box in back of church no later than Dec 11.

If you missed the recent Foster the Faith sale, you can still enjoy a slideshow gallery of Fr. Koys' original works of art by clicking here.

Thank you to all the women and girls who participated in our Advent tea by sharing a tradition and a treat. Click to view the photo album.

Support The Women's Centers of Greater Chicagoland through our annual wreath sale. Click for more information and to access the order form. All orders due on November 20th.

We need gently used winter coats and warm blankets for those in need. There is a drop box in Charlie's Chapel marked for donations from Oct. 12th through Nov. 18th. Click for more details.

Riverside presents A Christmas Carol - showtimes on Nov. 17, 18, 19 at Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Center. Many of our parish families have children in this production. Please support them, if you can. Click for more information and to purchase tickets.

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. You can still join us on Thursdays from 10 to noon in St James’ rectory. Click for more details.

Enjoy this photo album from our cemetery walk, trunk or treating, and folk / Ceili dance.

Many panels showing evidence of the True Presence will be on display Nov 5-7 at St. Cyril's. A sampling of the stories will be displayed in Sag Hall Sunday, Nov. 6, from 8am to 2pm. Click for more info.

An 8-hour ham radio technician course will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6th. Ends with technician license test. Email Earl with questions/to register: [email protected]

St James gathered at the abortion clinic on October 9th to participate in the Rosary Coast to Coast. Praying to bring our country back to God. Additionally, we gathered to pray in the Chain for Life on October 2nd. Click for the photo album.