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On the twelfth day of Christmas a donor gave to me... 12 cabinet doors that open

...11 yards of flooring

...10 feet of countertop

...9 bright overhead lights

...8 new shiny drawer pulls

...7 cubic feet of fridge space

...6 steady stools

...5 drawers that close

...2 new working dishwashers

...a kitchen worthy of us to meet!

If you hadn't heard, St. Josaphat Parish is kicking off a fundraising effort to update the kitchen in the basement of the rectory.  If every parishioner participates we can reach our goal so please take a minute to click the link below and see how you can help!  

We are planning to make this a welcoming fresh space for small group gatherings and meetings.  No donation amount is too small to make this possible.  From donating for new drawer pulls, paying for a fresh coat of paint or treating the community to a new kitchen island to gather around we are grateful for all of the help you are able to give.  Naming opportunities big and small are available and all donors will be honored in the space upon completion.  Wrap up the year helping us create a space for us to gather & grow as a community of faith.  Click the link to see the before pictures, there is so much room for improvement.

Click Here to learn more!

Thank you to the those that have already given.  We are so grateful!


Important Upcoming Dates!

Dec 05 - Alpha, 6:30p

Dec 07 - Men's Spirituality, 7a

Dec 08 - Breakfast with Santa, 8:30a

Dec 09 - School Board Meeting, 6:30p

Dec 09 - 6:30p Mass at St. Michael's, Holy Day of Obligation: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dec 10 - Religious Ed, 6:30p

Dec 10 - PTO Meeting, 7p

Dec 10 - Nativity Night, 7p

Dec 12 - Alpha, 6:30p
Special Collection
This weekend our second collection is for the Retirement Fund for Religious Workers.
Christmas Tree Lot
Our Christmas Tree Lot is open in the Community Park:
M-F 11a-8p
Sa-Su 9a-8p
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, Dec 8th from 8:30am-12:30p. 
Santa is also looking for a few more elves, so please consider volunteering for a few hours to help spread the joy!
Nativity Nights
As you prepare for the coming of Jesus, please consider joining us for Nativity Nights: Eucharistic Adoration between 7 and 9 pm in the church on Tuesday, December 10th and 17th. Candlelight and music will accompany, and reconciliation will be available.
Giving Tree
Brighten someone's holiday - the Christmas Giving Tree in the back of the church still has some tags left.  Donations are accepted through 
Tuesday, Dec 10th.
Questions? Contact Kelly Smith  or Carol Galuhn
Women's Group
Our next gathering is 
Saturday, Dec 14th
9a-11:30a for  coffee, conversation and some simple holiday crafting led by Kira Haldes.   Sign up here.
Tot's Playgroup
on Hiatus
Our Tot's Playgroup is currently on hiatus and in need of a child-loving mom or dad to lead this group of infants, preschoolers and their caregivers for an hour of fun on Tuesday mornings. Do you love little ones? Contact the parish office!
Unity Gala 2020
Saturday, Feb 22nd, 2020 
7pm-midnight
Rockwell on the River
3057 N. Rockwell
Tickets and Sponsorships are on sale now - click here!  
Shop and Support
Minted 
Greeting Cards & Photo Gifts
It's time to order those holiday cards!  From Nov 1-Dec 31, SAVE 20%, PLUS minted will donate 15% to SJS. Go to minted.com and type in promo code: FUNDRAISEJOSAPHAT at checkout!

Mabel's Labels
Address Labels & Stamps
Purchase Holiday return address labels or stamps, gift tags, stocking stuffers, and more!   Plus 20% of all proceeds will go back to SJS.
Click here  and type in St Josaphat School (Chicago)

Ashland Addison
Recycle your floral vases - bring them to Ashland Addison Florist Co. for a donation to St. Josaphat!

Amazon
Shop smile.amazon.com and select St. Josaphat Parish as your charitable organization, and St. Josaphat gets  5% on eligible items!

Shutterfly
Shop and St. Josaphat gets 13%!

Thank you for your support!
Want to Make a Donation?  Consider These:
Helping Hands
Our Helping Hands ministry feeds hungry, less fortunate folks in our community.  Read More.  To donate, Click Here.
St. Agatha
St. Agatha on Chicago's West Side is our Sharing Parish.  We assist them throughout the year.  Read More.  To donate,  Click Here.
Energy Needs
Your donations help us to pay our utility bills for the church and rectory. To donate,  Click Here .
Debt Reduction
Did you know that we are still paying off loans for our year 2000 renovations that included replacement of the parish boiler and repair of the parking lot?  Click Here.