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All Soul's Day Mass of Remembrance
Wednesday, November 2nd
7:00 pm Mass of Remembrance

Each year on November 2nd, we gather in the church to celebrate the Feast of All Souls (All Souls' Day) and commemorate those who have passed on to eternal life with a candlelight Mass of Remembrance. It’s a Holy Day when we remember loved ones who have died and pray for their souls to be at peace.

Throughout the month of November, we will continue to pray for those who have died and remember them at all of our Masses. At the side altar in church, you will find a table with our Book of Remembrance, where you can write the names of your loved ones to be prayed for at Mass. You are also invited to leave framed photos of them on the table. We will leave the book and the pictures on display throughout the month of November.
Please include the name of the deceased along with your name on the back of each photo and don't forget to retrieve them the first week of December.
Please join us in praying for those who have passed on to eternal life this past year:
Judith Burns
John McGowan
Francis Magyar
Alan David Ashbeck
Colleen Teresa Abeles Enghauser
Peggy (Joyce Nelson Frech) James
Peter Odon
Brian Leahy
Joan Curley
Angiolina Lemme
Thomas O'Brien
Jim Fielbrandt
Stephan Oleszczuk
Jerry Kotuola
Richard "Dickie" Mullens
Winston Stockman
Peter Odon
Joseph DeMay
James (Jim) Huch
George Maher
Mike Reiter
Michael Doorhy
Mary Elizabeth Huch
Juan Pelc
Marie Wicker
Samuel Arnold
Herman Canafax
Norma Steimel
Thomas J. Shanley
Lori Ann Weglarek
Mary Gagas
Adelma Pippia
Jim Fielbrandt 
Michael Heneghan
Colleen Hobin Dobell
Irene Sullivan
Eveann Lovero
All Saints' Day
Tuesday, November 1st
8:00 am School Mass
6:00 pm All Saint's Day Mass

Ever wonder what All Saints' Day is about? A saint is someone who is in heaven —it is as simple as that. While “saint” as a title is reserved to those whose lives the church has thoroughly investigated (typically through whose intercession two miracles can be demonstrated to have occurred), the term applies to anyone in heaven. 

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Last Call for Parish Service Awards
The deadline to nominate someone for a Parish Service Award is this Monday October 31.
Trunk or Treat
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the 10am mass this Sunday, October 30 in their costumes. After mass Fr. Francis will lead them to the parking lot where they will "Trunk or Treat". Bring a bag for them to collect their treats as they go from trunk to trunk.
Youth Ministry Pumpkin Smash
High school teens (Grade 9-12) - join us for a Pumpkin Smash! Gather with us this Sunday, October 30 from 6:30-8:30pm in the community park. Watch Pixar's Coco, enjoy some festive snacks, decorate pumpkins, then smash them!
Join our Liturgical Ministry
Interested in becoming a Lector or Eucharistic Minister? Attend one of our upcoming training sessions in the church:
Sat 11/5 at 4p EMs
Sat 11/19 at 4p Lectors
Sat 2/4 at 4p Lectors
Sat 2/11 at 4p EMs
SPRED
Special Religious Development is a faith formation program for persons of all ages with developmental disabilities. SPRED catechists help our friends develop a sense of the sacred, a sense of Church, a sense of Jesus Christ, and a sense of God. The SPRED method is very well defined and easy to learn. We meet twice a month during the school year on Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 8pm. If you feel called to join us in this most important and rewarding ministry please email Mary Jane.
Children’s Liturgy Of The Word (CLOW) 
Liturgy of the Word for Children resumes on Sunday, November 20th at the 10am Mass. This special ministry will take place at every 10:00am mass when we do not have a Family Mass scheduled. Children’s Liturgy is for PK-3rd Grade children to experience the readings and homily on their level. We will gather in the chapel during mass before the first reading and will return during the collection/presentation of the gifts. 
Tots Playgroup
Are you looking for a free, fun environment to socialize your child and meet other parents? Join Tots Playgroup on Wednesdays from 10–11 am at the rectory for toys, play and snacks. RSVP or questions: jeannemwalsh@yahoo.com
Unity Award Nominations
Impressed with an Organization? 
Nominate them for our annual Unity Award! Nomination deadline is December 31.
COMING UP
Friday 10/28
8:00 am Mass

Saturday 10/29
10:00 am Pre-Cana
5:00 pm Mass

Sunday 10/30
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
11:00 am Trunk or Treat
6:30 pm Youth Ministry Pumpkin Smash

Monday 10/31 - Happy Halloween!
8:00 am Mass
Tuesday 11/1 - All Saint's Day
8:00 am All School Mass
9:30 am Breaking Open the Word
6:00 pm All Saint's Day Mass
6:00 pm Religious Education
6:30 pm Alpha
7:00 pm Holy Hour
7:00 pm SPRED

Wednesday 11/2 - All Souls' Day
8:00 am All School Mass
10:00 am Tots Playgroup
7:00 pm Mass of Remembrance
SHOP AND SUPPORT
SJS Barnes & Noble Bookfair
Please join us on Thursday, October 20 at the Barnes and Noble school book fair at the store on Webster and Clybourn from 10am-7pm. A portion of the proceeds will be given back to the school to help encourage a love of literacy. We look forward to seeing you there.
Minted
Make your holiday card & gift purchases count this year by shopping at Minted using code FUNDRAISEJOSAPHAT at checkout! 
Amazon Smile
Select St.Josaphat Parish and School as your charity of choice at smile.amazon.com and 5% of the purchase price of eligible items will be donated to the parish. Shop on your phone? Download the Amazon app, tap "Settings" and then tap "Smile".
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