Join us on Tuesdays beginning Jan 24 at 7 pm in the rectory for our winter session of Following Jesus.

I don’t know about everyone else, but I am a visual learner. I can find it difficult to get all I want out of Mass and even some bible studies, because I cannot picture what is happening clearly. Have you ever felt the same?

Have you ever wished the bible would come alive?

Maybe wished you could visualize exactly what is happening in each of those stories? 

This was my experience watching “The Chosen” for the first time. To see the characters of the bible, who I have “known” my whole life, come to life before me each episode. To watch them interact with one another (crack jokes, make mistakes, encounter Jesus) enriched my own faith. It brought new depths to my experience at Mass and at Breaking Open the Word. It redefined my own understanding of my faith as each of these “characters” became real in my eyes. 

Have you heard about this video series called “The Chosen”? It is the largest crowdfunded TV series of all time viewed over 380 Million times in over 156 countries. Check out The Chosen trailer.

St. Josaphat Parish is offering Following Jesus in just a couple weeks. It's an opportunity to experience this great series with others as we explore what discipleship means through the lives of Jesus’ first disciples. 

Each week we will host an optional viewing of the episode beginning at 6pm (or, you may watch the series on your own time). Following Jesus will meet from 7pm to 8pm each Tuesday as we discuss the episode together. “The Chosen” series is amazing, but it is so much better with friends! 

We will be meeting in the Fireplace Room, our parish rectory lower level, with snacks and drinks. Everyone is invited, including children 4th grade and older, if accompanied by a parent. 

I truly hope to see you come Tuesday, the 24th. Even if you cannot make all the sessions, each of these conversations is the icing on top of a fantastic series. Did you know that “The Chosen” is even on Netflix now too? It’s 100% free online and even big streaming companies are picking up on how awesome this series is! 

For more information please check out our Following Jesus page on our website! It has the links to all the resources and videos.

Join us on Friday, 2/24/23 at 7 pm for an evening of celebration at our annual parish fundraiser, Unity Gala. Learn More >

A BIG Thank you to all of our Unity Sponsors! Within 2 weeks, over 100 sponsorships were purchased! That is an AMAZING effort from our School and Parish Community!!

HOST a Sign-up Party! Get a few SJS friends together and host a party together to support St. Josaphat! Examples of parties include Ladies Margarita Night, Guys Poker Night, Couples Dinner Parties, Family Bowling, or any other fun event or party you would like to organize! We are in need of more families to host these fundraisers, so if you have an idea, please email Rita Rogala and Georgia Burke to organize!

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Interested in becoming a Lector or Eucharistic Minister? Contact Jim Maciejewski to attend one of our training sessions in the church.

Need service hours? Being a Greeter is a lot of fun! There’s no commitment, and you can control your own schedule. Email Emily Skafish to set up a quick training. 

We are pleased to offer assisted listening in our church, using your personal earbuds or hearing aid and smartphone or wifi-enabled device. Learn how.