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WELCOMe
Welcome to the Community Builders of St. Joe's! Through Jesus Christ we will grow and flourish through engaging and meaningful activities that build community. We will live as a community of faith, filled with kindness and genuine connection to one another.
We encourage you to seek out opportunities to get to know your fellow parishioners, whether it is through the monthly Euchre nights, our annual Trivia Night, the St. Joseph Church Annual Gala, the Holy Rollers Bike Club, Mothers with Young Children or volunteering for Mass in the Park.
If you are interested in joining a group or forming a new group under the Community Building Commission, please reach out to Liz Kennedy at [email protected].
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COMMUNITY BUILDING UPCOMING EVENTS
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Friday, January 17, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Join us for Fellowship Friday on the THIRD FRIDAY of each month. Enjoy baked goods & coffee and meet your fellow 8:30 Mass regulars. Invite a friend to join you. If you would like to help setup, bake or serve, please contact Jeanne Bertaud at [email protected].Read More -
Saturday, January 18, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kick off the new year with the Mothers with Young Children Ministry at our annual retreat. Join other moms for an afternoon of fellowship as our speaker, Dr. Linda Couri, leads us in conversation and reflection on "Embracing the Mom (and Woman) God Created You To Be"! Snacks and lunch will be provided. Register here.Read More -
Saturday, January 25, 6:00 PM
Register your team for the 2025 Annual St. Joseph Trivia Night on January 25! Gather your brightest friends, choose a fun team theme, and bring your own beverages and food for a night of exciting trivia and friendly competition!Read More -
Friday, January 31
Join us for the 3rd Annual St. Joseph Gala! Ticket prices increase after January 31st. Get tickets now and click here to learn more.Read More
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Mission
In Jesus Christ we will grow and flourish through Engaging, Welcoming
and Building Community. We will live as a community of faith -
filled with warmth, kindness and genuine connection, and we will offer opportunities for human and spiritual development.
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Leadership
Staff Commission Lead: Liz Kennedy | [email protected]
PPC Commission Lead: Rich Kennedy | Email: [email protected]
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ministries
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holy rollers bike ministry
Introducing St. Joe's newest ministry: The Holy Rollers! Join us for recreational bike rides on the beautiful trails around our parish.
All skill levels are welcome in our diverse and supportive group, from seasoned cyclists to beginners. To get involved, click here.
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Christmas Joy Jamboree!
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Join the children of St. Joe's for an afternoon celebration commemorating the Birth of Jesus with a pageant, carols and community! The program will start at 2 p.m. in the Church and then all are welcome to the Koenig Center for fellowship and Christmas festivities.
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Euchre Night
St. Joe's Euchre Night is for anyone interested in casual Euchre play, meeting neighbors, munching on snacks, and having some laughs. Players are adults that are singles or couples of all ages. These are stand-alone events and you're not making any commitment about attending future nights. St. Joe’s Euchre meets once a month Sept – May.
Contact: Fran and Stuart Skinner [email protected]
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New parishioner welcome ministry
Do you remember what it was like to be a new parishioner at St. Joe's? The New Parishioner Welcome Ministry helps to bring new parishioners into the vibrant St. Joseph community. Members of this ministry help to assemble welcome baskets, assign welcome ambassadors to newly registered parishioners, contact new parishioners and deliver welcome baskets.
If you are new to the parish in 2024 - we invite you to our New Parishioner Welcome Brunch on Sunday, September 8. Click here to register!
The ministry is always open to friendly new members who are interested in extending a warm welcome to a new parishioner.
Contact: Gerry Salzman [email protected]
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Java with Joe!
We provide hospitality by serving refreshments and encourage a spirit of community in the Narthex after Masses. If you have a welcoming spirit, a desire to meet others and to serve refreshments please join us!
Contact: Don Rentsch [email protected] 847-951-7538
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Mothers with Young Children
The Mission of MYC is to create an environment for mothers that will provide the opportunity for spiritual, emotional, personal and intellectual growth. We will do our best to provide that support. If you have a friend or neighbor you would like to know better, or know someone new to the area, invite her to MYC. Please know we welcome anyone that is interested. We offer meetings, drop-in playgroups, Bible Studies, Book Clubs and social Events for Moms, just to name a few of our activities.
Please contact Claudia at [email protected]
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RETIREES AND WANNABeS
There are numerous activities for Seniors here in the Parish and in the Libertyville community. Check the Carpenter (Retirees & Wannabes) and the Senior Update for more information. Both are on the tables in the Narthex.
Contact:
Diane Dreis: [email protected] PH 224-360-7074
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Social Events
We support events that help us build community within our Parish by providing fellowship for all of our members and the community.
- Trivia Night (February)
- Contact: Jon Dries ([email protected])
- Contact: Joe Husnick ([email protected])
- St. Patrick’s Dinner (March)
- Contact: Mike Laidley ([email protected])
- Mass in the Park (August)
- Contact: Gerry Salzman ([email protected])
- Oktoberfest (September)
- Contact: Rich Kennedy
- Trivia Night (February)
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Former Women's guild is now Women's Ministry
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