Who are the leaders of our parish? Fr. Francis? That's an easy one. The Parish Staff? We hope so. The Pastoral Council, Finance Council, School Board? Yes. Jim Maciejewski, the head of the Liturgy Committee? For sure. Kelly Smith and Jean Bystedt who are starting up our Hands of Mercy Team? Absolutely. John Dreixler and all of our Religious Education catechists? You bet! YOU? We want you to be!

Who are the ministry leaders of our parish? All of the above! Yes, leadership is a ministry at St. Josaphat Parish!

We want to show our gratitude for your involvement and help you with skills and information to be even more successful in your ministry. (And have a little fun, too!) We invite all of you, involved already or not, to our Parish Leadership Summit on Wednesday, November 17 from 7 - 8 pm sharp on Zoom. 

This Summit, we will explore Clifton Strengths, and how we can use this assessment in building and complementing your team. Perhaps you've already taken Strengthsfinder at work. Well, it applies at church, too! We'll use the Parish Leadership Team as a case study. Everyone who is interested will be invited to take the assessment after the Summit.

We look forward to a fast-paced hour with you on Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm!

P.S. Please save the dates for our next Leadership Summits on Wednesday, February 16 and Wednesday, May 18 from 7 - 8 pm.

Daylight Savings

Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour this Sunday at 2am

Please partake in the daily prayer events virtually with your family. To learn how, visit chicagopriest.com/resources/national-vocation-awareness-week.

If you have questions regarding your vocation, please contact Fr. Tim Monahan at 312.534.8298 or tmonahan@archchicago.org.

is Sunday, November 28 from 6-7p. This year we will gather in the gym to assemble our wreaths and learn the true meaning of the Advent Wreath. We supply all the materials! Sign Up

Wait...what is Advent?

Want to get rid of those extra, unused Christmas cards in your house? Fr. Francis collects Christmas Cards and stamps to bring to Kolbe House Jail Ministry to give those imprisoned the opportunity to send cards to their friends, family and loved ones. Please drop off your donations at the rectory or back of church no later than Monday, December 13th.

are due January 9th.

We are looking for Weekend Office Associates at $15/hr. Candidates must be 16 or older and available at least 3 weekends a month. Good communication skills and comfort with technology a must. All training provided. Read More >

are available for $5 from the Parish Office while supplies last. Read More >