REMEMBER THAT 
SATURDAY MASS 
THIS WEEKEND IS AT 4PM 
(NOT 5PM)

Why, you ask?


ST. JOSAFEST IS HERE!
 
But it doesn't happen without our amazing volunteers, and we need you.  You can help us to make this event even better - can you spare a few hours?  Even one?  

Didn't get a chance to purchase your tickets yet?  Still thinking about a sponsorship?  It's not too late!

Join us THIS WEEKEND for all the fun!


Important Upcoming Dates!
Sep 09 - PPC Meeting, 7p

Sep 10 - Catechist Workshop, 6p

Sep 10 - PTO Meeting, 7p

Sep 12 - Virtus Training, 6p

Sep 14 - Mass, Fall Sports Blessing

September Theme:
Praying the Mass
Religious Education
Deadline is Tuesday 
The deadline for registration for 2019-20 Religious Education is Tuesday, Sep 10th. 
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 6 preschool/kindergartners on Tuesday evenings. Our Religious Education Program teaches our children how to be Christians. The children learn how to live as Jesus did by a staff of dedicated teachers, classroom assistants and office personnel. We are always in need of teachers, helpers, hall monitors, or substitutes. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity please call Mary Jane Sullivan at 773-327-8955 or email [email protected]
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
Tot's Playgroup
is back!
Our Tot's Playgroup is back from summer break and will meet at 10am on Tuesdays starting September 10th - join us for Tot's Tuesdays at Ten!
Music Ministry
This is the perfect time of year to get involved in our St. Josaphat Music Ministry! Instrumentalists and both children and adult vocalists are welcome, see Joe Labozetta for details.
Lifetouch Photos & Directories are in!
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!
Sarah's Circle Volunteers Wanted
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.
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.
Register now for Virtus Training
Virtus Training will be offered in the St. Josaphat gym on Thursday, September 12th from 6-9pm.  Register Here.
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!

Shop sjs.shutterflystorefront.com and 
SJS 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.