Christmas Cards & Stamps - For People in Jail
Dear Parishioners,
I would like to ask for your support this Christmas for
Kolbe House Jail Ministry
. Kolbe House serves individuals and families affected by the criminal justice system. Compelled by the Gospel mandate,
"I was in prison and you visited me,"
priests, religious and lay volunteers from across the Archdiocese visit Cook and Lake County jails to provide prayer, communion services and one-on-one pastoral ministry. They also provide pastoral accompaniment for families with a loved one in jail.
Kolbe House is located at Assumption BVM Parish, just two blocks from Cook County jail at 2434 S. California
. Their presence near the jail affords them the opportunity to meet the immediate needs of individuals when they are released, including food, CTA passes, clothing, and connections with housing and other support. Kolbe House also seeks points of connection for all those affected by incarceration, including detainees and their families, victims of crime and their families, individuals working in corrections or criminal justice, and community members. One of their main events is a
Mass of Reconciliation every Friday at 5 pm.
Part of their ministry to those in jail during the holidays is to provide inmates with Christmas cards and stamps to send to their families, friends and loved ones.
If you have extra Christmas cards and stamps, please drop them off at the Parish Rectory by Monday, December 2nd.
Let's make Christmas a little brighter for those in jail and for their families who miss them.
God Bless,
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Important Upcoming Dates!
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Nov 16 - Men's Spirituality, 7a
Nov 16 - Women's Group, 9a
Nov 17 - RCIA, 10a
Nov 17 - Family Mass, 10a
Nov 18 - School Board Meeting, 6:30p
Nov 19 - Religious Ed, 6p
Nov 19 - SPRED, 6:30p
Nov 20 - SJAA Meeting, 7p
Nov 21 - Alpha, 6:30p
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Nominate a worthy Catholic organization that serves the poor or under served members of our community. Deadline is Sunday, Dec 1st.
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Our next gathering is this
Saturday, Nov 16th
9a-11:30a in the Red Door Room for book discussion
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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 Tuesdays, December 3rd, 10th and 17th. Candlelight and music will accompany, and reconciliation will be available.
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Sunday, Dec 8th from 8:30am-12:30p.
Purchase tickets and sponsorships
Here.
Santa is also looking for a few more elves, so please consider volunteering for a few hours to help spread the joy!
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Brighten someone's holiday - the Christmas Giving Tree goes up tomorrow in the back of the church. Donations accepted through
Tuesday, Dec 10th.
Interested in being part of the Giving Tree Committee? If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Kelly Smith
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Tot's Playgroup
on Hiatus
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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!
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Save the Date
Unity Gala 2020
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Saturday, Feb 22nd, 2020
7pm-midnight
Rockwell on the River
3057 N. Rockwell
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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.
and type in St Josaphat School (Chicago)
Building Blocks
Educational Toys & Books
Purchase Christmas or Birthday gifts at any Building Blocks Toy Store location from Nov 18-Nov 22, and they will donate 15-25% back to SJS!
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!
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