/files/HumanConcernsCommission/SocialJustice.JPGOutreach Services

St. Joseph Parish family through our ministries and charity help to be the hands and feet of Jesus here on earth.  “We are called in a special way to serve the poor and vulnerable…”  U.S. Catholic Bishops, Communities of Salt and Light

Our Human Concerns Commission has as its mission to lead our community in the areas of Justice education, Social Action and Direct Service Ministries.  Our goal is to enable our parish to respond in a way that ensures the dignity of those we serve.
(CLICK HERE to learn more about the Human Concerns Ministries of St. Joseph Parish.)


DIRECT SERVICES

Addiction Help
  • Alcoholics Anonymous 847-362-1811
  • Al-Anon 847-680-4640
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics 847-680-4640

Annulment Support Ministry
St. Joseph Parish 847-362-2073 to be referred to Priest, Deacon or Pastoral Associate
Please visit our Annulment Support Ministry webpage for more information.


Bicycle Ministry
Provides used and in good condition bicycles to those in need of transportation.  Michael Knight 847-367-5191


Counseling Services
Holbrook Counseling Center Mundelein, IL (intake 312-655-7725)  /files/HumanConcernsCommission/ccharities.gif


Divorce Support Ministries
St. Mary Church, Lake Forest, IL  847-234-0205


Community Organizing and Action
Lake County United St. Joseph Coordinator Michael Knight 847-367-5191


Employment Ministry
St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville IL   Parish Office 847-362-2073


Food and Shelter, Clothing Needs
  • St. Joseph Food Pantry
    Mary Causey 847-990-1213
  • Meals on Wheels
    847-782-4000 (intake 847-546-5733)
  • PADS Food Coordinator  Nancy Knight 847-367-5627, Wed.Night Coord.Dave Marsdan 224-321-2998, Sat. Night Coord. Cathy O’Brien 847-367-8062
  • PADS Crisis Service in North Chicago John Calliano 847-689-4357 /files/Images/PADS Logo.jpg
       
  • Friday Night Soup Kitchen
    Chris Muender 847-840-4089
  • Saturday Night Soup Kitchen
    Mike Lynn 847-975-2692
  • Community Social Services of Waukegan
    Carmen Patlan, Coordinator 847-775-0211
    Food Clothing and Furniture Pantry 847-623-2112
    Soup Kitchen 847-775-0116
    Domestic Violence Support 224-636-6851
  •  Salvation Army  847-662-7730
  •  Santa Maria Church, Mundelein,IL St. Vincent De Paul Society 847-949-8300

Furniture Needs
Furniture Ministry St. Mary of Vernon, Vernon Hills, IL Jim Wogan 847-362-1005


Senior Citizens Services and Persons with Disabilities Support
  • Community Action Project info for low income seniors, persons with disabilities 847-249-4330
  • Lake County Center for Independent Living  Kelli Brooks 847-949-4440
  • Elder Care Jill Grubbs 847-406-4683
  • Geriatric Assistance call AADO 847-433-0150


Social Worker
Libertyville Township Social Worker Linda Blatnik 847-816-6800




Women’s Needs and Respect Life  /files/rose.jpg
  • Aid For Women Carol Walsh 847-249-2700
  • Domestic Violence Support  Social Services of Waukegan 224-636-6851
  • Maristella Social Services 847-367-5360
  • New Hope Self-sufficiency Program for Mothers with Small Children
    Michael Knight 847-367-5191
  • Project Rachel abortion reconciliation program 1-888-456-HOPE
   


GLOBAL OUTREACH
Parish and Wider Community


/files/HumanConcernsCommission/Watoto.jpgSt. Joseph Parish International Sharing Ministry
Dedicated to global outreach causes – currently supporting school and guesthouse for self-support in Moshi, Tanzania, contact Mary Causey 847-990-1213


  • NEW October 2011!  Read updates from Moshi Intern Adam Archer
  • Mailsita website
  • You can view pictures from our service trip to Moshi Africa from the photo gallery page.   
  • Moshi update:  Summer 2011

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    CRS – Catholic Relief Services
    CRS is a first responder in recoveries from natural disasters, famine, epidemics, war and poverty.  To donate:  888-277-7575 or e-mail donorservices@catholicrelief.org or access website at CRS.org

       
       

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    Archdiocese of Chicago:  Office for Peace & Justice. 
    Visit their webpage for a newsletter and more information.