JosaFAST: Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday, Jan 30th

By Mrs. Cari McGlumphy

Catholic Schools Week is quickly approaching! Each year schools around the country spend a week celebrating the value and pride that Catholic schools bring to our churches and communities.

We will be kicking off this year's Catholic Schools Week at the 10 am Mass on Sunday, January 30th. At this Mass you will find some of our current staff, families and students, as well as some of our alumni, helping to lead the mass with our pastor, Fr. Francis Bitterman. You can watch the livestreamed Mass here.

Throughout the week our students at St. Josaphat will participate in activities surrounding this year's theme: Faith - Excellence - Service. Some of these activities include an Academic Bee, Career Day speakers, a soup collection for the Little Sisters of the Poor and a school-wide trivia game relating to all things SJS!

We are so proud of our St. Josaphat parish and school and are looking forward to sharing that pride with the community!

Mrs. McGlumphy is a Jr. High Teacher & member of the SJS Catholic Identity Team

Blessing of Throats

In honor of the Feast of St. Blaise the first week of February, we will offer throat blessings to the parish on Friday, Feb 5, at the 8 am daily Mass, and after all Masses next weekend, Feb 6–7. (SJS students will receive a blessing on Wednesday at all-school Mass.)

Unity Gala 2022

Friday, Apr 1st, 7pm-12m at Rockwell on the River

VIN Wine Week

is Feb 6-13!

Show your love this Valentine's Day by purchasing a $25+ bottle of wine for our Instant Wine Cellar (bonus - VIN will donate 10% back to St. Josaphat).

Visit VIN Chicago Online Feb 6–13 or In-Person Feb 11–13.

Guess who signed up for Alpha...

FR. FRANCIS! And he invites YOU to join him! This free program exploring faith and life begins Thursday, March 3, in the parish rectory. Sign up online today!

Vocation Prayer Chalice Program

We're Hiring

We are looking for one more Weekend Office Associate.

We Need Eucharistic Ministers

to help us serve communion to our elderly neighbors at Symphony Residences on Monday mornings at 9:30am. Contact Kelly Smith for details kellytheresesmith@gmail.com

Parish Pastoral Council wants YOU!

As the Pastor of St. Josaphat, I rely on the PPC to help me with the administration of the parish. We meet once a month from Sep-Jun to discuss our mission and vision for the parish and work together to achieve those goals. The PPC also helps me to get a sense of the “pulse of the parish.” This is extremely important because it makes sure I am aware of all of the needs of our parishioners. If you are interested in learning more about the PPC please contact me at frfrancis@stjosaphatparish.org

Thanks, Fr. Francis

Want to Help? Volunteer and Service Opportunities Here!

Sunday Offering

Thank you for your continued support of our parish! Please click here for Give Central, or text SUNDAY to 312-625-5666

Coming Up!

Friday 1/28

8:00 am Mass

Saturday 1/29

5:00 pm Mass

Sunday 1/30

Catholic Schools Week Begins

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Family Mass: Catholic Schools Week

10:00 am RCIA

11:00 am Lector Training

Monday 1/31

8:00 am Mass

1:00 pm Parish Staff Afternoon of Reflection

Tuesday 2/1

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Breaking Open the Word

6:00 pm Religious Education

7:00 pm Holy Hour

8:00 pm Alpha Marriage

Wednesday 2/2

8:00 am All School Mass* with Blessing of Throats

7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Friday 2/4

8:00 am Mass with Blessing of Throats

*Wednesday 8:00 am All School Mass is exclusively for SJS Students and Staff.

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Please Support our Parishioner Owned Restaurants:

Chicago Brewhouse 31 E Riverwalk, Corcoran's 1615 N Wells St, Emerald Loop 216 N Wabash Ave, Vaughan's Pub 2917 N Sheffield Ave, Broken Barrel 2548 Southport, Mezza Mediterranean Grill Locations throughout the Loop.

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