The Marriage Course
Next Session Begins June 16th
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By Sean O'Dea, Director of Evangelization
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In honor of St. Valentine’s Day coming up, St. Josaphat Parish invites all couples to receive a special blessing after each of our masses this weekend. We hope to see you! What better way to get ready to celebrate your loved one for St. Valentine’s Day!
Speaking of loved ones, St. Josaphat is currently halfway through our third season of the Marriage Course on Tuesday nights. If you missed it, we invite all married couples to our next offering of The Marriage Course, beginning Thursday, June 16th @ 8 pm on Zoom! Sign-ups are open now:
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Not sure it’s for you? We asked our current couples to share their thoughts on this opportunity…
What is the Marriage Course?
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in and strengthen their relationship and build a strong marriage. Filled with enlightening conversation and a captivating video series, it gives you the space to focus on your most important relationship, your spouse!
Referring to this as a “course” makes this sound waaayyyyy harder or more intense than it is. You don’t have to talk with anyone other than your spouse (this is not another group zoom!) This has been surprisingly easy and surprisingly fun. 5 stars (on a totally realistic, totally post-pandemic, totally on the level, scale)!
–Patrick and Lisa Koehl
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Why sign up for The Marriage Course?
We signed up for the Marriage Course to build on the solid foundation that we established as newlyweds and to further strengthen our connection as a newly married couple. The course has provided us with a dedicated time to learn, reflect, and engage in important discussions. With the coursework as a guide, we've used new techniques that we learned to discuss current situations, which has helped us connect on a deeper level. We're really looking forward to continuing this journey so we understand each other better as a couple and grow in God's love.
–Rich and Bianca Siok
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Who is The Marriage Course for?
This is for married couples of all ages and who have been married for any length of time. Some couples do the course intentionally to invest in their already strong relationship, others are looking to address more specific challenges, and some come for a fun way to prioritize and give space to their spouse each week.
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When I learned about the Marriage Course, I asked my spouse if he would participate with me as a Christmas gift to me. Happily, he agreed! The Marriage Course has been a surprising blessing for our marriage. Although we have been married for over 35 years, some aspects of the way we communicated needed dusting off. Together we've learned new tools to express ourselves to our spouse as well as ways to discuss some hard issues that needed addressing. Now we look forward to our planned "Date Nights," something we had let slip from our schedules in recent years. We've been recommending the course to our other "long-married" couple friends to give it a try.
–Anonymous Couple
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What can I expect when I sign-up?
The Marriage Course is free to attend, in fact we offer each couple a gift bag with a bottle of wine, your course books, and some items to set your space each week!
The Marriage Course is grounded on what it means to have love at the center of your marriage and draw strength from God and inspiration from God’s love. This course is designed for all couples whether they have a faith background or not and all are welcome!
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We have found this course to be a positive resource for our marriage. It gives us an opportunity to connect on our emotions and feelings. Also to discuss important topics that we hope will only strengthen our relationship and friendship as husband and wife.
–Sonia and Dan Dove
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Want to know more?
Or visit our website to find out more and sign up:
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Annual Catholic Appeal
Making all things new … God’s promise and our responsibility.
Many families in our parish will be receiving the Annual Catholic Appeal mailing from Cardinal Cupich. Please return your response as soon as possible. Read More >
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Couples Blessing
In honor of St. Valentine's Day, all married couples are invited to receive a blessing at Mass THIS WEEKEND, Feb 12 -13. Please join us!
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Super Squares
Last chance to cash in on the Big Game THIS SUNDAY and support St.Josaphat Parish. For more info and to play, go to bit.ly/sjsquares!
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Unity Gala 2022
Friday, Apr 1st, 7pm-12m at Rockwell on the River
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VIN Wine Week ends Sunday
Visit VIN Chicago Online Feb 6–13 or In-Person Feb 11–13.
Sponsorship Drive
If you plan to attend the Gala and would like to have reserved table seating with your group, please consider purchasing a Sponsorship.
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Season Ticket Holders
We are in Need of sports tickets for our Live Auction. If you are a season ticket holder for the Bulls, Bears, Cubs, Sox or Blackhawks, please consider donating a game to our auction.
Host a Sign-Up
Get a few St. Josaphat friends together to co-host a party supporting our parish! We need families to host these fundraisers. Please email Rita Rogala at rita@ritaestate.com and Vanessa Sowka at vsowka@gmail.com if you are interested.
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Communications Survey
Is the paper bulletin still vital to you? Do you want to hear from us on Instagram? Will you take 2 minutes (or less) to let us know? Thanks! Our QUICK Survey ends Sunday.
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Alpha
Fr. Francis invites YOU to join him! This free program exploring faith and life begins Thursday, Mar 3rd, in the parish rectory. Sign up online today!
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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
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Vocation Prayer Chalice Program
Sign up to be a part of it and take the chalice home for a week. Read More >
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Sunday Offering
Thank you for your continued support of our parish! Please click here for Give Central, or text SUNDAY to 312-625-5666
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Friday 2/11
8:00 am Mass
Saturday 2/12
2:00 pm Wedding Music Planning
5:00 pm Mass - Married Couples' Blessing
Sunday 2/13
8:00 am Mass - Married Couples' Blessing
10:00 am Mass - 2nd Grade, First Communion Recognition & Married Couples' Blessing
Monday 2/14 - Happy St. Valentine's Day!
8:00 am Mass
7:00 pm Baptismal Preparation
Tuesday 2/15
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 2/16
8:00 am All School Mass*
6:00 pm Liturgy Committee
7:30 pm Adult Choir
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*Wednesday 8:00 am All School Mass is exclusively for SJS Students and Staff. |
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Current COVID Masking Policy Please remember to bring and wear your mask inside our church. More>
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Amazon Smile
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