St. Joseph Catholic Church

121 E. Maple Ave.

Libertyville, IL 60048

Phone: 847-362-2073

www.stjoseph-libertyville.org

March 15, 2024

New Pastor Announcement

Effective July 1, 2024, Cardinal Cupich has appointed Fr. Jacque (Jake) Beltran as the new pastor at St. Joseph Parish, and Fr. John Trout as Pastor of St. Anne in Barrington.

Currently serving as Vice-Rector, Dean of Formation, and Director of Admissions at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Fr. Jake brings extensive experience, having served as the former Pastor of Most Blessed Trinity in Waukegan, IL and as a U.S. Navy Chaplain. Please join us in welcoming Fr. Jake as we look forward to the blessings he will bring to our community.

Fr. Jake has stated, “I am excited, grateful, and blessed to serve as your new pastor of a very vibrant, faith-filled, and welcoming parish. I have heard so many good things about St. Joe’s parish in Libertyville, especially from Fr. John Trout, Fr. John Hennessy, Fr. John Kartje, seminarians assigned to our parish for TTPP, as well as some faculty who are also parishioners. I look forward to serving the parishioners of St. Joseph’s in close collaboration with the parish staff and leadership and to supporting the life-giving mission of the parish.”

We're grateful for Fr. Trout's 13 years of devoted ministry within our community, and we offer our prayers for his success in his new parish. Please save the date for Fr. Trout’s Farewell Mass & Reception on June 22, 2024!

Holy Week & Easter Schedule

We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating Holy Week and Easter at St. Joe's!

Please visit our website for the full schedule.

Commission News

Connect & Invite

Family St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Grab the family and head over to St. Joe's for a night of all things Irish - corned beef & cabbage, Irish music, Irish dancers and of course, a few pints! All ages are welcome to join us Saturday, March 16, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Kids can do activities like face painting, games and Irish Dancing. Buy tickets now!

St. Joseph Feast Day Dinner

Join us to honor St. Joseph with a traditional FREE feast day meal! on Tuesday, March 19th at 5:30pm! All members of the parish and school are welcome to attend this free dinner. Mostaccioli, salad and bread will be served. Please register on our website.

Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by MYC on Sunday, March 24 after 9 AM Mass! It's free to participate, just bring a donation for the food pantry. Little ones ages 5 and under on the field, 6-10 in the playground. Bring your Easter baskets or bags! Learn more.

Join Mothers with Young Children!

The Mothers with Young Children Ministry (MYC) has several events coming up including guest speakers, play groups, book club, and more. All mothers with young children are welcomed. Learn more.

Learn

Lent Homily Series - Redirecting Our Hearts

This weekend is week five of our Lent Homily Series titled, Redirecting Our Hearts. To receive weekly emails with video content and discussion questions related to the homilies each weekend, click here.

Serve

Help Lead the Rosary for Thrive Residents

Lead the rosary for Thrive nursing home residents this Lent! Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. We begin praying the rosary at 10:30 am and conclude by 11:15 am. Drop in any Thursday to experience it yourself. The residents and volunteers will greatly appreciate your presence! For any questions, contact Rita Tschanz at 847-772-4087 or email johntsc@aol.com.

Lenten Almsgiving Distribution Weekend

Please remember to return your Lenten Almsgiving Gifts to the gym on Saturday, March 16th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM or Sunday, March 17 from 8:00 AM - noon! Thank you!

Planning Your Job Search Strategy

Troy Rudloff, St. Joseph parishioner and successful executive, will be joining the St. Joseph Employment Ministry on Thursday, March 21st at 7:00 PM to provide job seekers practical information on developing a well though out search plan to help them land their next job. In person with Zoom component. Learn more.

Prayer and Worship

Eucharistic Adoration

Join us for a blessed time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament during Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Experience God's presence as you make time for Him to be present with you.

Stations of the Cross

Join us for Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7pm during Lent! Each week will be hosted by a different ministry or commission.

Extended Lenten Reconciliation

Join us for Extended Lenten Reconciliation on Saturday, March 23rd from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Embrace this sacred time of reflection and forgiveness as we redirect our hearts towards renewal.

Youth

SHINE 2024

Registration for SHINE 2024 is now open! 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. Register now!

Youth Group Laser Tag Night

All teens are invited to come play laser tag, arcade games, and eat pizza together at Lakeside Lanes in Mundelein on Sunday, March 17th from 6pm-8pm! Cost is $10 per person. Bring your friends! Please register ahead of time.

Save the Date for VBS Registration!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) registration for participants and volunteers opens April 1st! All youth 4 years old - 5th grade are invited to participate. We are also looking for volunteers that are incoming 6th graders and up. Join us June 17-21 for a fun-filled week of diving into a relationship with God!

Accountability

Building A Legacy

Please consider making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) gift to our parish, as a reflection of His love for us all. We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19). Read more.

Born To Eternal Life

William "Bill" Cook

William "Bill" Cook passed away on March 6, 2024. To learn more about Bill, his life and his funeral arrangements please refer to his obituary. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Giving

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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