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Friday, Dec 24, 4:00pm
Christmas Eve Nativity Mass (also livestreamed)
Saturday, Dec 25 8:00am & 10:00am
Christmas Day (10a Mass is also livestreamed)
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Our 8th Graders reflect on the first Christmas: |
The characters in the story of Jesus’ birth that I most identify with this year are the shepherds. I say this because the shepherds followed the bright star to Bethlehem where Jesus was. Like the shepherds, I have been following in my sister's footsteps and have applied to DePaul College Prep. I want to be a great student and athlete like her. I look up to my sister just like how the shepherds looked up to the star.
–Charlie
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Joseph had his doubts but still believed in God that Jesus would be great and trusted Mary that Jesus was conceived through the Holy Spirit. Sometimes I do not want to do something or trust someone close to me. However, when I do trust them it usually turns out good. I use God’s help to guide me to the right decision.
-Michael
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My family and I play a part in Jesus' story and resemble the Holy Family in many ways. We try to take care of everyone that comes our way just how people welcomed Jesus into the world. (Matthew 2:1) We are part of Jesus' story because God is present. God created us in the image of Adam and Eve. With the mindset that we are all brothers and sisters. We are in the story because we're all family, universal and together as the people of God. The reason we resemble the Holy Family is because of the love that we show towards each other. Our family love is strong and keeps us all together and helps us be patient with each other, just like Mary when she carried Jesus unexpectedly. Mary wasn’t planning on a child until she was called upon by God and the angels. She made sacrifices and choices just like our family.
-Addison
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I am witnessing God’s illuminating light in my life. I have seen it in prayer and with my family. In my prayer, I have become happier the more I pray. I found that over time I feel relieved that God has a plan for me and I am trying to actively participate in it. In my family, I have seen the happiness occurring when we gather in prayer together. I crave it right now in my holiday season when things get stressful and I need a reminder to pray.
-Sophie
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The shepherds tried to find God in what was happening around them. They knew something amazing had happened, but they weren’t quite sure they understood what it was or what they needed to do. The shepherds visited the Holy Family and were moved by them. The shepherds saw how amazing the Christ child was. Even though the shepherds were not perceived to be as important as the wise men in society, they were among the first to acknowledge Christ’s birth. The shepherds are lucky to have been there, and I’m lucky to have God in my life.
-Jimmy
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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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Unity Award
Nominations for the Unity Award will be accepted through Sunday, Jan 9th. Do you know an organization that should be considered? Read More >
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Roots Open House
Parents and children grades 8-12 are invited to attend our Roots Youth Group Open House on Sunday, Jan 23 from 11a-1p.
Learn more about Roots while enjoying a service project for our area's homeless population. Food and drinks will be provided and rumor has it that the chocolate fountain may make an appearance!
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Unity Gala 2022
Save the Date: Saturday, Feb 26th! Purchase tickets, sponsorships and more here!
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Thank You!
We would like to thank you for all of your generous donations to Don's Helping Hands! A special shout out to our RE Families and Jen Miller and the Service Club for all the blankets made with love, and to Lisa Nicola for her special gift bags. Our guests have been very appreciative of the warm winter wear and it warms our hearts too.
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We're Hiring
Are You a Recruiter?
We need help filling job openings! Please contact the parish office.
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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 12/24 - Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Eve
Parish Office Closed
4:00 pm Nativity Mass
Saturday 12/25 - Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
Sunday 12/26
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
Monday 12/27
Parish Office Closed
8:00 am Mass
Tuesday 12/28
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Breaking Open the Word
7:00 pm Holy Hour
Friday 12/31 - New Year's Eve
Parish Office Closed
Saturday 1/1 - Solemnity of Mary
10:00 am Mass for the Solemnity
5:00 pm Mass Epiphany Vigil
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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
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 and open the Amazon app, tap "Settings" and then tap "Smile" to order directly from your phone!
Minted
Purchase holiday cards, birthday invites, photo gifts and more! Shop minted ALL YEAR ROUND and SAVE! Go to http://www.minted.com and use promo code FUNDRAISEJOSAPHAT at checkout to receive 20% off your purchase, PLUS 15% of your purchase will be donated to SJS!
Shutterfly
Shop & Save year round! Getting ready to order cards or print photos or memory books? Use the storefront link below and SJS will receive 8% back from all orders from Shutterfly and Tinyprints. Spread the word and share the link with friends and family: http://sjs.shutterflystorefront.com
Mabel's Labels
Labels, Gift Tags, and Stamps! Keep track of the stuff kids (and adults) lose! Mabel's Labels are waterproof, durable labels that you can put on backpacks, water bottles, shoes, coats, sweaters, hats, and sports stuff! Get Free Shipping, plus 20% of all proceeds will go back to SJS! Visit http://www.campaigns.mabelslabels.com/ and type in St Josaphat School (Chicago) to get started.
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