Know Someone Disconnected from the Church?
Do you know of someone disconnected from the Church? Add their name to our Prayer List! We will be praying for these names during our weekend Masses throughout our New Year Greatest Invitation Homily Series until February 11th. Visit our website to add a name to our list.
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Ash Wednesday Mass Times
Ash Wednesday is February 14th, 2024. Here are our Ash Wednesday Services:
Masses are at 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 4:30 PM, and 7:00 PM and Word Service in the Church at 12:00 PM.
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Soup for the Soul
The Women's Ministry invites all women of the parish to Soup for the Soul on February 28th at 6:30pm in the St. Joseph Koenig Center. The event titled, “Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s Words to Live By”, will include a photo presentation by Renee Zorc with reflections on Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s inspirational words. Please click here to register by February 26th.
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Mothers with Young Children Annual Retreat
Recover from the bustle of the holidays and kick off the new year with Mothers With Young Children Ministry's annual retreat on Saturday, January 27 at 1:00 PM! Join other moms for an afternoon of fellowship, reflection, and rejuvenation. Learn more.
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St. Joe's Irish Set-Dancing
St. Joseph Irish Set-dancing classes take place Wednesday evenings in the school gym, 7:30 pm - 9pm. This is a traditional Irish folk dance with 8 people dancing in a group. We have lots of fun, laughter and exercise. New members are always welcome. For any information, please contact Nuala at nualakav11@gmail.com
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Annual Pancake Breakfast
All are welcome at the St. Joseph Catholic School Annual Pancake Breakfast and Open House on 1/28! Enjoy tasty pancakes, sausage, OJ and coffee with your fellow parishioners and school families. Tickets are $30 per family with any number of kids, single adult ticket $10, single child and senior tickets are just $5 each. Click here to buy tickets.
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Trivia Night at St. Joe's
Join us for the St. Joe's Trivia Night on Saturday, February 10th at 6:00 PM! Gather a team of ten, decide on a theme, gather your decor, drinks and food and come out on February 10th! Sign up your team now.
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Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala
Join your fellow parishioners for the St. Joseph 2024 Gala - a Mardi Gras Masquerade. Enjoy a night of socializing, great food and drinks, and dancing to the sounds of the Four Star Brass Band and Libertyville's very own Soul Kitchen! Purchase your tickets now before prices increase on January 31st!
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Interviewing Tips from a Recruiter
Join the Employment Ministry on January 25th at 7:00 PM for Interviewing Tips from a Recruiter. Carla Schroeder, Talent Acquisition Director, will provide a recruiter’s perspective on the interview process (including video interviews) from preparation, to participating in the interview, to the follow up. Learn more.
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We Can Bring Communion to You
Unable to attend Mass? Ministers of Care are available to bring Communion to you or your loved ones. Please contact the parish office 847-362-2073.
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Become a Proclaimer
We have several upcoming trainings to become a Proclaimer! Proclaimers should have a love for Sacred Scripture and a desire to help the community hear and understand God’s Word through their proclamation. Learn more.
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Join the Music Ministry
The Music Ministry is actively recruiting new members to join us! Join us in singing or playing an instrument. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Contact Lara Lynch. Teens are encouraged to share their talents at the Sunday evening 5:00 PM Mass. Contact Sabina L. Lilly.
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Pasta, Praise, & Prayer
All 7th grade, 8th grade, and high school teens are invited to join us for Pasta, Praise, & Prayer on January 21 at 6pm! Father Tim Anastos (known for his relatable TikTok 1 minute homilies) is joining us to explain what Eucharistic Adoration is about. We will enjoy a pasta bar and conclude with Eucharistic Adoration in the Church. Click here to RSVP.
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Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
Youth 9-14 years old are invited to the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest on January 21st at 1:00 PM in the St. Joseph Gym.
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SHINE 2024
Registration for SHINE 2024 opens on February 1st on the St. Joe's website! SHINE is a local service week July 8-12th for current 6th graders through high schoolers! We will have different local service opportunities each day, fun activities/games, daily Mass, provided lunch, and more. This year the cost is $100 per teen. Spots fill up fast, so set a reminder for February 1st to sign up quickly!
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Summer 2024 Mission Trip
All current 7th grade through high school teens are invited to our Summer 2024 Mission Trip to New Castle, PA on June 8-15th. Visit our website to learn more.
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Teaching Masses
On Saturday, January 20 at 5pm, and Sunday, January 21 at 9am, we will be having our annual Teaching Masses presided by Fr. Trout. These are open to all to come learn and gain a deeper understanding of Mass and why it was put together the way it is. Join us!
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Open House and Pancake Breakfast
All are welcome to come check out and explore our school and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast to kick off our celebration of Catholic Schools Week. The Pancake Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM and the Open House starts at 10:30 AM. Learn more.
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Annual Catholic Appeal December Update
Please click here to view the December Update. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response!
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Have You Insured Our Parish?
A life insurance gift is a powerful and simple way to provide future support for our parish. You can update your beneficiary designation or make an outright gift of an existing policy. Learn more.
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May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. | |
Marianne Miller
Marianne Miller passed away on December 29, 2023. She was a long-time and very active member of St. Joseph Parish. To learn more about Marianne, her life and her funeral arrangements please refer to her obituary.
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Jonathan Grote
Jonathan Grote passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024. To learn more about Jonathan, his life, and his funeral arrangements please refer to his obituary.
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Three Easy Ways to Give and Support
Here are three easy ways for you to give and support St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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