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All students from kindergarten through high school were invited to participate in a Virtual Art Exhibition sponsored by St. Joseph's Care for Creation Ministry

On May 13, 2020 I received a letter from Cardinal Cupich regarding a Multi-Phased Plan for Reopening Churches. I have forwarded this to the task force we established to assist in preparing for the reopening of our church.

"With those realities in mind, I am heartened to announce that we have reached an agreement with the Office of the Governor on a multi-phase Plan for re-opening our churches for the celebration of the sacraments, private prayer, adoration and Mass." -Cardinal Blaise Cupich

"When I was a child, and to some extent even today, mealtime had and still have a special significance in my family. It was a time to gather around our table to share the news of our day, what transpired in each one’s life that day, and to share some good food." -Father Martin

A big thank-you to parishioners who recently helped with some spring yard work at the parish.

Since she was in first grade, Miss Cathy Nowokunski knew she wanted to be a teacher. And for the last 45 years, what a teacher she has been!

Looking for ways to donate, serve, or volunteer locally during Covid 19? There are numerous opportunities to volunteer and your help is much appreciated.

Ellen Coury’s Community for the Kingdom group responded recently to a Call to Action to help the parish’s food pantry serve its additional clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are unprecedented times. Yet we know deep in our hearts that we are not alone or forsaken, and that God is with us. We know that his love for us—and the love and care we show each other—always triumphs over fear and darkness.

The youth ministry gets creative with meeting plans for AMT. They hosted over 70 attendees virtually!

The youth group stays connected and active through virtual game night fun!

This year the "memorize Psalm 23" contest proved its relevance and resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic

New life arrived for parishioners Mark and Kelly Whitman during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Franciscan Outreach continues to put critical measures in place to protect the health and safety of our guests during this COVID-19 crisis. Many of the men and women they serve are at higher risk of illness.

The 5th graders from our parish school decided to invest their time and energy into helping those in need. They gathered food and helped stock the food pantry.

Last month, our Bed Ministry delivered a bed to a young girl who was sleeping on her bedroom floor. Upon arrival, we realized her mother was also sleeping on the floor.

Why do we we present our monetary gifts during the Mass? Our monetary donation is both an act of gratitude in returning part of God’s gifts and an act of trust.

Mothers with Young Children (MYC) delivered food from Clucker's Charcoal Chicken to Advocate Condell Emergency Department.

Local Libertyville High School student supports St. Joseph Food Pantry by running his own neighborhood food drive.

Parishioners Nathan and Wendy Doty and their family donned their Sunday best and celebrated Easter together by praying the Mass from home, along with other family activities for the feast.