The St. Josaphat Unity Gala is our parish’s largest fundraiser and helps support our many ministries. We invite you to join us on

where we will celebrate everything we love about our church, school and the community around us. This year's event will feature cocktails, appetizers, a Silent and Live Auction, and dancing.

Our Sponsorship Drive begins December 9 and ends on January 9. Last year we set an amazing record with OVER 150 SPONSORSHIPS PURCHASED! Can you help us make this year even more successful?

Please consider a Sponsorship at the DIAMOND, RUBY, or SAPPHIRE Levels. Each level of Sponsorship includes:

Please be sure to purchase your Sponsorship by January 9th to have your name included on the invite. We thank you for your support and generosity!

St. Josaphat Unity Gala is St. Josaphat Church and School’s main fundraiser and helps raise funds for yearly operating expenses. It’s a fun “cocktail party” where we can come together to celebrate our church, school, and the community around us. As we enjoy cocktails and heavy appetizers, we raise money via Silent and Live Auction, as well as Fund-A-Cause— targeting specific items needed to improve our school and church. We finish the night with dancing and a DJ! If you want to feel a true sense of the generous and fun St. Josaphat community and learn why so many of us call our parish “a place to come home to”, you won't want to miss it!

General admission includes entrance to the event with limited seating available at tables near the bar. A “Unity Sponsorship” at the Diamond, Ruby, or Sapphire Level includes a pair of tickets for seating at a reserved group table so you can coordinate with others who also purchase Sponsorships and get a group together for the Live Auction portion of the event. If you’re new to the school or church, or don’t have a preference of who to sit with, it’s a great way to meet new people! We will contact you with instructions for your group seating preferences a few weeks before the event.

The “Instant Wine Cellar” is one of our most popular Live Auction items, featuring bottles of wine donated by parishioners and school families to create an instant cellar for the lucky winner(s)! We have partnered with VIN Chicago and their experts will curate an amazing assortment. This year we plan to auction off an “Instant Bourbon Cellar” as well, so please consider donating to purchase a bottle (or two)!

Sign up parties are social events that happen throughout the year and benefit the fundraising goal of the Unity Gala. Parties can be just for adults, couples, families, or students, and are hosted and fully funded by a group of parents or parishioners that puts it together. We are in need of people to host these fundraisers, so please consider having a party or event for a good cause! If you have an idea, contact Rita Kerins at rita@ritaestate.com.

If you are a Season Ticket holder to any Chicago Sports teams, consider donating tickets to a game!

If you are able to donate a Weekend at your Vacation Home or Timeshare, Restaurant or Private Tasting Events, Airline Tickets, or any type of VIP experience, we would be grateful for your help!

Please fill out the form at https://stjosaphat.ejoinme.org/donate

If you own a business or work for a company that will donate to our non-profit, you can purchase a “Corporate Sponsorship” to advertise your business on our outdoor electronic sign at: https://stjosaphat.ejoinme.org/business 

We need help with things big and small and most can be done from home. We will also need setup help on the day of the event. Please visit our website at https://stjosaphat.ejoinme.org/volunteer to help!

For 2023, our fundraising goal is $250,000. The funds raised are essential for assisting with the continued increased expenses, and your support is needed just to bridge the gap between donations and the actual cost to meet our operating budget.

In addition, our live event will feature a paddle raise, or “Fund A Cause” to support extra needs of the Parish and help improve our church and school. Whether you can donate $100 or $10,000 to our causes, every contribution counts!

If you have questions or donations email 

TODAY is the Deadline Still thinking about joining Fr. Francis for the Italy Pilgrimage?Did you submit your reservation form and down payment? It's not too late but you have to act fast - the deadline is TODAY- Dec 15.

Our Aging Outreach committee will host a Christmas Carol party for the residents of Symphony THIS Saturday, Dec 17 from 1-3 pm. If you would like to help, we are in need of a piano player, Christmas cookies & goodies, and people to join in song. A good singing voice is not important- your holiday joy and spirit are!

AND...for those at least 18 years old who have received both vaccine shots and both boosters, we welcome you to join us in serenading the residents of Little Sisters THIS Sunday, Dec 18 at 12 pm (no more than 30 minutes). If you can join us, please let us know at aging@stjosaphatparish.org.

Please join us for our final Nativity Night in the church from 7-8pm on Tuesday, Dec 20.

Looking for your Christmas dinner Oplatki wafers? They are available for $5 (package of 2 white and 1 pink) at the parish office during business hours. We also have hand painted St. Josaphat Parish Christmas ornaments for $15. Available while supplies last .Read more >

All parish children are invited to participate in our 4 pm Christmas Eve Liturgy by acting out the Nativity. Please sign your child/ren up HERE on a first come/first serve basis. Your child/ren must be available to rehearse in the church on Friday, Dec 23rd at 1 pm in order to participate. 

We need your help to decorate the church for the Christmas masses! We will start decorating at 10 am on Friday, Dec 23 and it typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the number of people who join us! Please email Jennifer Miller jmfiel0204@gmail.com if you are available to help!

Nominate them for our annual Unity Award! Nomination deadline is December 31.

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.

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.