Join us for Mass on Ash Wednesday, Feb 17th at 7:00 pm. Reservations are required to attend in person and will be posted on our website on Monday. You can also watch our livestream.
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What's with all the purple?
Purple is the traditional color associated with Lent, which is the 40-day period of time that comes after Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. Purple is a color rich in symbolism. It is a deep color that focuses our attention on the fasting and repentance associated with the Lenten season. It is also a color of royalty, particularly the Roman emperors at the time of Christ. Purple dye was a precious commodity and it was painstakingly manufactured. Because of the laborious process to extract purple dye, purple cloth was expensive and worn by royalty and nobility, often the only people who could afford to purchase it. Kings and emperors would dress entirely in purple to emphasize their wealth and power.
As an act of derision toward Our Lord, Pilate placed a purple robe on Jesus, whom he called “King of the Jews”. The fourth Sunday in Lent is called “Laetare Sunday”. “Laetare” is Latin for “rejoice”. It occurs after the midpoint of Lent and because of that the deep purple color of the vestments are lightened somewhat to “rose”. It is a time of celebration in that, though Lent is a time of sacrifice, the resurrection of the Lord following His death on the cross is getting closer.
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KOLBE HOUSE LENTEN ENGAGEMENT |
This Lent, will you help those individuals and families affected by the criminal justice system? Compelled by the Gospel "I was in prison and you visited me", Kolbe House is a jail ministry for those impacted by incarceration. Kolbe House, a St. Josaphat Unity Ball Award recipient, seeks to promote reconciliation through outreach. Read more about Kolbe House...
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"I was in prison and you visited me." |
There are two ways you can help this Lent.
Become a Prayer Partner
You will be "matched" with a Kolbe House "re-entry" client, an individual who was recently released from jail or prison and you will commit to praying for them during Lent. You will receive information about your partner and prayers throughout Lent to increase your understanding of the barriers to re-entry. If you are interested in becoming a prayer partner, please contact Kelly Smith at kellytheresesmith@gmail.com. We need at least 25 partners by Ash Wednesday, February 17th.
Provide donations for care packages
We will be collecting white washcloths and puzzle books (crossword, sudoku, activities) to be included in care packages for women incarcerated at Cook County Jail. Ideally we would like to make 100 care packages. Please drop these items off at the rectory by March 19th. If you have any questions please contact Kelly Smith at kellytheresesmith@gmail.com.
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A Friendly Reminder
The Archdiocese of Chicago requires that everyone must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth the entire time they are in the church building. If you are unwilling to do so, you will be asked to leave, for the safety of all others in attendance. Thank you for your cooperation!
The priest, deacon and lector may remove their mask temporarily when speaking. And everyone is permitted to briefly remove their mask to consume the Eucharist.
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Need an Idea for Lent?
Try the 2-Minute Challenge!
Did you know that one of our parish goals this year is to Start Everything With a Prayer (SEWP)? With that in mind, the SEWP committee challenges YOU and your family this Lent to start each day with a prayer! Will you commit to just 2 minutes of prayer each morning? How will you encourage your family members to keep it up? A friendly competition or a sticker chart? Keep an eye out for prayer ideas, prompts and encouragement throughout Lent.
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Livestream Help Wanted
We are looking for 2 college-age or older adults who love tech and are interested in video production for our Sunday 10:00 am Mass livestream team. You will be trained on our livestream technology, which includes the Mevo camera and Vimeo. Hours are 9:30 - 11:15 am on Sundays, with additional events as scheduled. This is a paid position. Please send an email to Grace@stjosaphatparish.org with your credentials and contact information.
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Faith Sharing Groups
It's never too late to join our Faith Sharing Groups on Zoom! We meet Tuesdays at 10 am for Breaking Open the Word and Wednesdays at 7 pm for Bible Study: The Book of Matthew. Invite a friend or two and Sign Up Here!
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St. Josaphat School
Applications for the 2021-22 school year are currently being accepted on the school website at stjosaphat.net.
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2021 Annual Catholic Appeal
The Annual Catholic Appeal is an annual fundraising campaign that supports the parishes, schools, ministries, programs and agencies that serve the educational, physical and spiritual needs of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Through Catholic Relief Services, the Appeal also serves people around the world, regardless of religious affiliation, whose lives are devastated by natural disasters, illnesses, wars and famine. Read more...
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Sunday Offering
Thank you for your continued support of our parish!
Please Click Here for Give Central, or text SUNDAY to 312.625.5666
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Catholic Charities Counseling Support Line
If the pandemic has you feeling anxious or depressed and you'd like to talk with a counselor, please call the Catholic Charities Counseling Support Line at (312) 948-6951 anytime M-F from 8:30am - 4:30pm. If you leave a message after hours, a counselor will call you back.
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*Reservations are required for all Masses and services in the church.
Friday, 2/12
Saturday 2/13
Sunday 2/14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Monday 2/15
President's Day - No School
Tuesday 2/16
8:00am School Mass
10:00am Faith Sharing: Breaking Open the Word Join us!
6:00pm Religious Education
7:00pm Holy Hour of Prayer, Adoration & Reconciliation* Reserve a pew
Wednesday 2/17
Ash Wednesday
7:00pm Faith Sharing: Bible Study - The Book of Matthew Join us!
Thursday 2/18
6:30pm Alpha
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Dine Around
The Tuco And Blondie food truck will be at St. Josaphat on Tuesday 2/23 from 4-7 pm for ‘Taco Tuesday.’ Choose from two family pack options to preorder and then pick up from the food truck on the 23rd! A portion of proceeds directly benefit SJS! Drink packages available, too. See flyer for all details.
Amazon Smile
Choose St. Josaphat Parish as your charity of choice at smile.amazon.com and we get a percentage back from eligible purchases! You can also set it up to work on the Amazon app! Download and open the app, tap "Settings" and then tap "Smile" to order directly from your phone app!
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