St. James Catholic Church

10/03/2026

Congratulations !!!

Congratulations to the five newest permanent deacons for the Rockford Diocese!

09/21/2026

Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist: known as Levi, he was called by Jesus to follow him, relinquished the office of publican or tax collector, was chosen to be among the Apostles, and wrote a Gospel in which Jesus Christ is especially proclaimed as Son of David, Son of Abraham, who fulfilled the Old Testament.

09/21/2026

September 21: Saint Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist—Feast
First Century
Patron Saint of civil servants, accountants, bankers, bookkeepers, customs officers, financial officers, guards, moneychangers, money managers, stockbrokers, and tax collectors
Pre-Congregation canonization

Quote:
As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” ~Matthew 9:9–13

Prayer: Saint Matthew, God called you and you responded immediately. The emptiness you felt within your soul could not be filled with money. When you encountered Christ, you left all behind to follow Him. Please pray for me, that I will never hesitate in saying “Yes” to God’s call in my life, so that God can transform my life and use me as He wills. Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

Image: St Matthew and the Angel, by Vincenzo Campi

Read entire reflection: https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/september-21--st-matthew-apostle/

09/06/2026

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

08/28/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Aug 28). St. Augustine, pray for us!

08/23/2026

Saint Rose of Lima, pray for us!

08/09/2026

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Martyr, pray for us!

08/02/2026

STILL TIME TO REGISTER! Are you and your spouse celebrating a special milestone anniversary in 2026? Registration is now open for our 2026 Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary Mass and Reception. Bishop David J. Malloy will celebrate Mass at St. Mary-Huntley, Sunday, August 16, at 2:30 p.m. Register by August 3 to attend and receive a commemorative certificate:
www.rockforddiocese.org/anniversary.

07/26/2026

Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us!

07/16/2026

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!