St. Joseph Catholic Church

121 E. Maple Ave.

Libertyville, IL 60048

Phone: 847-362-2073

www.stjoseph-libertyville.org

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November 10, 2023

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Mass Times

Congratulations to Our 2023 Thanksgiving Award Recipients!

Join us for our 6th Annual Thanksgiving Awards Mass on Saturday, November 18 at 5:00 PM where we will recognize our 2023 recipients of these awards. Please see the November Carpenter for the list of this years recipients. We are grateful for those at St. Joseph Catholic Church who answer the call to serve.

Save the Date for Encountering Christ in the Eucharist

This two night presentation, featuring Fr. John Kartje, Fr. John Trout, and Greg Kozak, will explore what happens when we gather together as the People of God at mass and experience Christ’s abiding love for us. The talks will take place on Thursday, November 30th and Wednesday, December 20th from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Koenig Center. Click here to learn more!

90 Minutes of Service Challenge!

Father Trout has challenged every parishioner to complete 90 minutes of service during the month of November. Complete your service, send us a picture, and submit your time so we can see our parish's total impact.


Looking for ideas on how you can serve? Click here!

Spam Alert!

There have been recent reports of email messages and text messages being sent from Father Trout requesting help or financial assistance. The emails that have been sent appear to be very similar to Father Trout's account. Please know that Father Trout would never send an email or text requesting financial assistance.

Commission News

Adult Faith Formation

National Vocations Awareness Week

Annual Thanksgiving Mass and Breakfast

All men and women of the parish are invited on Saturday, November 18th following 8:30 AM Mass in the Koenig Center. Free and open to all ages! Sponsored by the St. Joseph's Men's and Women's Ministries. Please click here to RSVP.

Women's Ministry Jingle & Mingle

Join the Women’s Ministry on December 6th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm to enjoy wine and appetizers while shopping for Stocking Stuffers and Small Gifts including soaps and lotions, children and baby accessories, jewelry, ornaments, candles, totes and bags, coffee, chocolates, home Christmas décor, florals, wreaths, kitchen items and more from these fabulous merchants: All Washed Up, Allure, Blooms by Brigita, Charmed Gifts, How Impressive!, My Sanctuary Boutique, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Rtsy Designs, soSimpliScandia, Sweet Cherries Designs, Tala Coffee Roasters, The Joyful Gourmet, The Singalila Gallery. Please click here to register and purchase tickets.

Youth

Taco bar! Saints! Games! Activities!

All 7th graders, 8th graders, and high schoolers are invited to join us to meet a REAL Saint on November 12th at 6:00pm at the Souled Out Teen Space! Bring your friends!


Please bring an object to share that represents your favorite Saint/Confirmation Saint.


Click here to RSVP!

Pray for our NCYC team!

On November 16th, a group of 16 high school teens from St. Joe's and St. Mary of Vernon, accompanied by 6 adult chaperones, will be attending the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). Please keep them in your prayers for a meaningful and impactful experience.


We invite you to join us for a special sendoff blessing during the 8:30 AM Mass on Thursday, November 16th, to support and pray for our teens and chaperones.

Sign Up for Text Alerts!

We send out text alerts with updates on our upcoming events. Both parents and teens can subscribe by clicking here! Subscribe now to stay in the loop!

Prayer and Worship

Family 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. On November 16th, the hours are extended until 7:00 PM for Family Eucharistic Adoration. Experience God's presence as you make time for Him to be present with you.

Grief Sharing Gathering

Come socialize with other members of our St. Joseph faith community who have lost a loved one on November 12 at 12:30 PM in the Loughry Room. Click here to learn more.

Vicariate Training for Proclaimers

Saturday, November 11 - This training will provide the skills and self-confidence needed for those who wish to become lectors in their own parish or for any lector who would like a “refresher” course. Click here to learn more.

Vicariate Training for New Eucharistic Ministers

Saturday, November 11 - This training will provide formation and training for new Eucharistic Ministers. Click here to learn more.

Accountability

Social Justice

Thanksgiving Mass

Please join us on November 23rd at 8:30 AM for our Annual Thanksgiving Mass. Please bring food to donate to the food pantry to bring to the altar during Offertory!

Knights of Columbus Christmas Tree Sale starts November 24th!

The Knights of Columbus will be selling Christmas Trees and Wreaths in front of the Church beginning Friday November 24th from 8 AM – 8 PM and then Sat/Sun 8 AM – 8 PM, M-F 12-8 PM. Proceeds benefit the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry.

Community Dinner

Join us for the Community Dinner held on Monday, November 27th at 6 p.m. All are welcome! Come and share a meal with others! Click here to RSVP.

Financial Survival Kit

Please join the Employment Ministry for their next workshop about the Financial Survival Kit on November 30th at 7 PM in the Formation Center and on Zoom. Click here to learn more.

Christmas Giving Tree Distribution Weekend

On December 9th and 10th over 2,000 gifts will be donated and brought to the Gym to be distributed to local families and agencies. The project is in need of many volunteers to make it happen!

Please sign up on iVolunteer!

Children's Faith Formation

Donation to Children's Faith Formation

Please consider making a tax deductible donation to Children's Faith Formation's Guardian Angel Fund to help cover the cost of faith formation for those in need.


Click here to donate.

Community Building

Save the Date!

Save the date for our Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala on March 9, 2024! This is open to all and will be at the Chevy Chase Golf Course in Wheeling, IL. Mark your calendars - you don't want to miss it!


Interested in helping plan the gala? Contact Liz Kennedy at lizken23@gmail.com

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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