St. Joseph Catholic Church

121 E. Maple Ave.

Libertyville, IL 60048

Phone: 847-362-2073

www.stjoseph-libertyville.org

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May 24, 2024

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Parish Updates

Join us for Corpus Christi!

Join us for our Corpus Christi Celebration on Sunday, June 2, following the 11:00 AM Mass. Corpus Christi is celebration of our love for Jesus and belief of His presence in the Eucharist with a Procession and Adoration.


The Procession will start in the Church, go around the parish campus, and end in the Church with Adoration and Benediction. Second graders are invited to wear their First Communion outfits or bring their First Communion banners. We hope to see you there!

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Father Trout's Farewell Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, June 22nd to celebrate and say "farewell" to our pastor of 12 years, Father John Trout! To RSVP, volunteer, or submit your photos with Fr. Trout, please click here!

Upcoming Events

Connect & Invite

Retirees & Wannabees Spring Luncheon

Join the Retirees and Wannabees for a Spring Luncheon at Mickey Finn's on May 29 at 11:30 AM. Contact Joyce Quilty to reserve your spot at 847-987-1939 by May 23.

Bike & Brew to Lake Bluff Brewery

Families with young children are invited to join us in biking the Northshore Bike Trail to Lake Bluff Brewery on June 1st. We will meet at 11:30 AM at Culver’s to bike 5 miles to the brewery. Bring balls, frisbees, and a picnic if you would like. Adults can get beverages at the brewery and food can be purchased at the Maevery next door. We’ll picnic in their park together! Come join us! Learn more.

Dash Around the Lake 5K Run/Walk

You are all invited to the Annual Dash Around the Lake 5K Run and 5K Walk Saturday, June 8, starting at 9:00 AM at the Mundelein Seminary. Learn more.

Summer Play Groups

Mothers with young children are invited to bring their kiddos to the various summer play groups hosted by the Mothers With Young Children Ministry (MYC). To learn more, please visit our website.

Stay and Chat with the Women's Ministry

All women are invited to join the St. Joseph Women's Ministry after 8:30 AM Mass on June 8th for complimentary breakfast and fellowship in Sunrise Rotary Park.

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Check Out Our NEW Homily Highlights!

Each week, we create a short "highlight reel" from one of the weekend homilies. Then, you get an email with the highlight video, reflection questions, connections to Church teachings, and a weekly challenge based on the homily! Subscribe now to check it out!

Serve

Help Plant the Community Garden

The St. Joseph Community Garden will be planted the week of May 28th! The produce that is harvested is donated to the St. Joseph's Food Pantry! Please contact Mary Causey if you would like to help!

Help Make Lunches for the Homeless

St. Joe's is committed to providing 50 lunches each Wednesday to be delivered a local hotel where PADS Lake County is providing housing this year. Sign up to help!

VBS Volunteers Needed!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is June 17-21 and volunteers are needed to help supervise youth. We are also looking for volunteers that are incoming 6th graders and up. Learn more.

SHINE Adult Volunteers Needed!

SHINE Youth Service Week is July 8-12 and adult volunteers are needed to help supervise youth. Teens participate in Mass, different service projects, fun games, and prayer each day. 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.

Grief Sharing Gathering

Have you lost a loved one? Join other members of our St. Joseph faith community at a grief sharing gathering on Sunday, June 9 at 12:15pm in St. Joseph Room.

Ministry of Care

Unable to attend Mass? Ministers of Care are available to bring Communion to you or your loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office at 847-362-2073

Youth

Early Bird CFF Registration is Now Open!

Registration for our Children's Faith Formation 2024-25 School Year is now open! All registrations turned in by May 31st receive a $50 discount on tuition for every student registered, so get those registrations in now to save money. Learn more.

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!

Mission Trip Sendoff Mass

Please join us on Saturday, June 8th at 8:30 AM for our Mission Trip Sendoff Mass! Please keep our Mission Trip teens and chaperones in your prayers as they travel to New Castle, PA during the week of June 8-15 to serve others and grow in faith.

Accountability

Annual Catholic Appeal - May Update

The theme of this year's Annual Catholic Appeal is Together at the Table. Please click here to read the May update.

Born To Eternal Life

Frank Bleck

Thomas Frank Bleck passed away on May 11, 2024 at the age of 94. To learn more about Tom, 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.

James M. Quirke

James M. Quirke passed away on May 9, 2024. To learn more about Jim, his life, his family 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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