Come hear Fr. Grassi's take on Living the Mass this Tuesday at 6:15pm!

The Mass, the Eucharist, is "the source and summit of the christian life".  You are invited to enter into discussion about the Mass on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:15-7:17pm in the lower hall of the school.


Using his book Living the Mass: How One Hour a Week Can Change Your Life as a launching point, Fr. Grassi will lead a discussion on:
  • The development of the Mass as liturgy
  • How to be more fully present and prayerful during Mass as part of our parish community
  • How to live out the Mass, with Jesus alive in us, after we exit the church doors

Those who attended this morning's session highly recommend it.
"An hour spent with Fr. Grassi absorbing his wit and wisdom as a catholic priest is always time well invested."


Some tips he shared:
  • If your mind tends to wander, set an intention before Mass, pick a part of Mass to really focus on that day or read the readings beforehand (usccb.org).
  • Be open to the spirit.  Listen to the opening song and see which words or phrases call out to you.
  • Try to summarize the homily in one sentence.
  • Arrive to church 5-10 minutes early to pray.

For more, you'll have to come on Tuesday at 6:15pm in the school lower hall.

See you there!
Important Upcoming Dates!

Sep 21 - Women's Group Yoga

Sep 23 - School Board Meeting

Sep 24 - Tot's Playgroup

Sep 24 - Religious Ed 

Sep 24 - "Living the Mass" w/Fr. Grassi

Sep 28 - Women's Group

Sep 29 - Teaching Mass w/Fr. Grassi and Fr. Brad
September Theme:
Praying the Mass
Buy Tootsie Rolls at church this weekend!
This weekend, Sep 21st and 22nd after all the masses you will find someone by the doors of the church selling tootsie rolls for the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus generously donates to our SPRED (Special Religious Development) Program. Here at St. Josaphat we have 3 young adults with disabilities who gather with us every other week to learn about God's love for them. Your donation will help support our St Josaphat SPRED program.Please be generous! Thank you for your support!
Women's Group
Interested in joining our parish's women's group?  Join us for one of our upcoming meetings
 
Saturday, Sep 21st 
at 9am in the Community Park (gymnasium if it rains).  Yoga and chair yoga led by Michele Marsella

Saturday, Sep 28th
at 9:30 am (lite breakfast, social and spiritual discussion) at the home of Ana Kelly
Don't Miss Our 
Teaching Mass
Join us for our Teaching Mass on Sunday, Sep 29th at 10am!  Fr. Francis will say the Mass while  Fr. Brad Zamora gives commentary as we go, explaining the significance of each part of the Mass.
Seeking Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Children's Faith Formation
Our parish is looking for a part-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Religious Education. For more information or to receive a job description please contact Mary Jane Sullivan.
Your Parish Religious Education Program
Needs You
We are looking for a child-loving adult to share their faith with our preschool/kindergartners on Tuesday evenings.  
Please call Mary Jane Sullivan at 773-327-8955 or email maryjane@stjosaphatparish.org
Register now for
RCIA
Have you been coming to mass for a while but you are not Catholic? Our parish will begin a process called RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults in October and we would love to have you join us! To sign up or for more information please contact Mary Jane Sullivan.
Pick Up Your Directory Today
If you had your photo included in the Lifetouch Parish Directory, you can pick yours up at the Parish Office.  If you had a complimentary photo taken, it's ready for pickup too!
Shop and Support
Shop Mabel's Labels now until September 30, you can receive 10% off all items, AND 20% of all proceeds will go back to SJS! Just ype in St Josaphat School (Chicago) to get started, then use promo code STJOSAPHAT10 at checkout.

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

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

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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.

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