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On Wednesday, we welcomed 18 new weekday altar servers

Everyone enjoyed an An evening filled with delicious food, great music, and heartwarming friendships was enjoyed by all. Mark your calendars for our next gathering on January 29th. All are welcome.

The Archdiocese of Chicago provides an Advent Calendar aligned with Laudato Si's 7 Goalsof caring for our common home during Advent.

Donations are needed for St. Joe's Youth Group Christmas Service Day on Sunday, December 3rd. Please drop off donations at the Parish Office. Thank you!

More companies now include religious organizations in their matching gifts program. Check your employer’s policies to see how your matching gift can help our parish. 

Do you remember what it was like when you were the new kid in the neighborhood, or the new guy at work? St. Joe’s invites you to share your love for our Parish by becoming an “ambassador”.

The theme of this year's Annual Catholic Appeal is Walking on the road with Jesus. It evokes the gospel scene of the two disciples who find themselves walking toward the village of Emmaus with a stranger, who, in fact is Jesus. (Luke 24:13-35)

We are looking for YOUTH assistants, 7th grade through high school.  This is a great opportunity to earn service hours while attending Sunday Mass.

Our Seminarians collected coats for the day laborers and purchased boots and clothes with donations from the parish.

As you begin year-end tax planning, take advantage of the charitable tax deduction for gifts made before December 31 and consider the variety of gift options available to you. Your gift to our parish can make a great difference to us and help you as well.

The theme of this year's Annual Catholic Appeal is Walking on the road with Jesus. It evokes the gospel scene of the two disciples who find themselves walking toward the village of Emmaus with a stranger, who, in fact is Jesus. (Luke 24:13-35)

If you are a people person with a kind, compassionate heart and good communication skills, perhaps joining the Bereavement Ministry is the calling for you.

Please click here to read a letter from Father Martin about our new statues.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word returned at 9:00 am Mass on October 1.  Children's Liturgy of the Word is an opportunity for children in Grades PK-2 to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in an age-appropriate way at ALL 9:00am Masses. 

Please click here to read the New Mass Times announcement.

Our Community Dinner event served 82 people accompanied by a delightful musical performance. Peter Brush and Michael Mahany graced us with their singing and guitar and piano playing. Our dedicated volunteers prepared and served the food, fostering a wonderful time as we connected wtih fellow attendees.

Dave Wilms' presentation, on Solar Power -- Harnessing Mother Nature's Gift, September 21st had 21 folks turned out to hear about the benefits and savings of using solar as well as the importance of using solar power to reduce our dependence on fossil fuel.

Our Food Pantry operates from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, six days a week, with the exception of Tuesdays when we are closed. Our dedicated volunteers contribute their time to a variety of tasks. If you find yourself with some extra time and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our wonderful team.

The theme of this year's Annual Catholic Appeal is Walking on the road with Jesus. It evokes the gospel scene of the two disciples who find themselves walking toward the village of Emmaus with a stranger, who, in fact is Jesus. (Luke 24:13-35)

Our generous parishioners have contributed a total of $8,220 to the Seminarian Education Fund as of September 19, 2023. The Seminarian Education Fund helps support the education and formation of our future priests.