The Mass - Our Primary Prayer Together
Our Year of Prayer focus in September will be the Mass, a prayer that is so familiar that we might not even think too much about what we're doing, and why we're doing it. We hope to shine a light on "the source and summit of the Christian life" throughout the month, culminating in two events: a discussion with Fr. Grassi about his book,
Living the Mass
and a Teaching Mass with Fr. Francis and Fr. Brad Zamora.
Fr. Grassi will lead a one-hour discussion about his book
Living the Mass: How One Hour a Week Can Change Your Life
on
Thursday, September 19 in church after he says the 8:00 am Mass, and on Tuesday, September 24 at 6:15 pm
in the Lower Hall after Religious Education dropoff. We are holding two sessions so both those that work and those that are at home while their kids are in school are able to make it. Babysitting will be offered for both sessions. The book is available on Amazon for less than $10, and it is not necessary that you read it beforehand. (But it's so good you will probably want to!)
Our own Fr. Francis and Fr. Brad Zamora, Director of Liturgy at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, will be celebrating a
teaching Mass on Sunday, September 29 at 10:00 am
. Fr. Francis will say the Mass, and Fr. Brad will give commentary as we go, explaining the significance of each part of the Mass. We hope to have the Archdiocese video the Mass, so it can be used in catechesis (teaching of the faith).
We are very excited for this chance for each of us to renew and refresh our participation in the primary way that we pray together as a parish. Please mark your calendars!
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Important Upcoming Dates!
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Sep 02 - Labor Day, Office Closed
Sep 7-8 St. JosaFEST!
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August Theme:
Situational Prayers
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Saturday, Sep 7th
, 6-10p
Sunday, Sep 8th, 11a-4p
Get your tickets/sponsorships or sign up to volunteer HERE.
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Due to ongoing construction inside the church, next week we will once again celebrate our Wednesday School Mass in the gym.
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Lifetouch Photos & Directories are in!
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If you had your photo taken by Lifetouch with us in February, the directories have arrived and you can pick yours up at the Parish Office. If you had a complimentary photo taken, it's ready for pickup too!
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Seeking Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Children's Faith Formation
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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.
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Sarah's Circle Volunteers Wanted
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We need your help delivering donations once a month to Sarah's Circle. Please call the Parish Office if you are interested 773-327-8955.
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Register now for Religious Education
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Registration for 2019-20 Religious Education is open for your child(ren) age PK4-8th Grade online.
Register Here.
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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.
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Register now for Virtus Training
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Virtus Training will be offered in the St. Josaphat gym on Thursday, September 12th from 6-9pm. Register Here.
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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!
Thank you for your support!
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