"Get to Know our RCIA Participants" will return
Our current plan is to welcome the RCIA participants on Pentecost (May 31), so we will continue to introduce them to you as the date nears.
 
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Hello Everyone,
Per Governor J.B. Pritzker's extension of the Illinois stay-at-home order, St. Josaphat Parish is closed through April 30. Even after the order is lifted, we are expecting to be asked to maintain some form of social distancing. During that time, we want to remain responsive, supportive and a consistent presence that encourages you to turn to the Lord. You can burden him with your anxiety and troubles, and share with him your thankfulness and laughter, too. We invite you to reach out if you have any needs, and we will do our best to help you.
Fr. Francis Bitterman & the Parish Staff
frfrancis@stjosaphatparish.org
Holy Week Schedule
Sunday, April 5 - Palm Sunday
Recorded Mass from St. Josaphat

Wednesday of Holy Week, April 8
Recorded Morning Mass from St. Josaphat

Holy Thursday, April 9
Recorded Morning Prayer from St. Josaphat
Recorded Homily from Deacon Arthur
Livestreamed Mass of the Lord's Supper from the Cathedral

Good Friday, April 10
Recorded Morning Prayer from St. Josaphat
Recorded Stations of the Cross from St. Josaphat
Livestreamed Liturgy of the Lord's Passion from the Cathedral

Holy Saturday, April 11
Recorded Morning Prayer from St. Josaphat
Livestreamed Mass of the Easter Vigil from the Cathedral

Easter Sunday, April 12
10:00 am Livestreamed Mass from St. Josaphat with Music
(subject to change)

Our Outreach
Our Shelter in Faith Team is working to support our neighbors in need.  We've delivered over 300 Care Bags (filled gallon ziplocs) to Symphony and Little Sisters residents and workers, and the need is great! Our next delivery will be Wednesday, April 8.  Click here if you want to participate!


We are also in the process of calling all parishioners to check in.  So far, we have called 200 of our "wiser" parishioners and also families with babies.  We will be working on families with school-age kids next.  In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you need anything or just someone to talk to.  maryjane@stjosaphatparish.org
Resources for You
Need Prayers?  Have our Fr. Francis and our Prayer Team pray for your intention.  Willing to Pray for Others?  Email maryjane@stjosaphatparish.org to join our Prayer Team!

Wednesdays 9a - Bible Study with Fr. Francis, Acts of the Apostles (starting 4/15)

Fridays 9a - Women's Group Virtual Meeting

Sundays & Wednesdays -   "Know Your Why" Archdiocese Book Club Lead by Sally Blount - Register  Here


Event Status as of April 2, 2020
Alpha - Postponed, TBA
RCIA Sacraments - Pentecost, Sunday, May 31 10:00 am Mass
First Holy Communion - Postponed until June 6 10:00 am
Religious Education - Cancelled for April, finished for the year
SPRED - Cancelled for April & May
May Baptisms/Baptismal Prep - Will make a determination on April 14
Golf Outing - Will make a determination on May 1
VBS - Will make a determination on May 1
Sunday Offering
Thank you for your continued support of our parish!
If you usually put your offering in the basket and would like to contribute while we're not in church, please   Click Here
or text "SUNDAY" to 312.625.5666
Our Lenten Almsgiving: NPH
Please help us to support the children of Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos with our parish Lenten Almsgiving.  
NPH has had to cancel a significant number of fundraising efforts and estimates the financial impact to be well over $1 million in the next few months.
Now more than ever, we need your help to continue the important work of NPH USA and support of our kids. 
To make your donation, 
or text "NPH2020" to 312.625.5666
Support Our Parishioner Restaurant Owners and Order Out!
Corcoran's 1615 Wells

Broken Barrel  2548 Southport


If you own a restaurant and want to be listed, email grace@stjosaphatparish.org

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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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