Please join us this Saturday for a celebration of the life of parishioner Don Tenbrunsel, the namesake of our Don's Helping Hands outreach ministry.

Who was Don? More than a consummate gentleman, beloved parishioner and dedicated volunteer. Just click and watch the video below.

You can read more about our Don's Helping Hands ministry here. DHH is just one of our Hands of Mercy ministries at St. Josaphat. Would you like to get involved in serving others like Don did?

Hands of Mercy

is our mission to provide compassionate support and assistance to the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalized in Chicago, regardless of religious beliefs, race or nationality. Our specific goal is to be the hands of Christ in our community by reaching out to those in need through the corporal works of mercy. We’re grateful for all of the wonderful volunteers involved with Hands of Mercy, including those leading each of the individual ministries:

Carol Galuhn: cgaluhn@mac.com

Aging Outreach (Little Sisters, Symphony)

Mary Gallo: marylgallo@comcast.net

Prison Outreach (Kolbe House)

Georgia Burke: georgiaburke@gmail.com

Don’s Helping Hands

Jen Magyar-Marlowe: marglowes@comcast.net

Hands Of Mercy Coordinators

Kelly Smith: kellytheresesmith@gmail.com

Jean Bystedt: jean@jbystedt.com

Please contact us if you would like to serve.  

Along with SJS alum James Keene, our Music Director, Joe Labozetta, will be presenting selections of the Catholic Church's early sacred music in a lecture-concert format at 7p this Saturday, Apr 23 at St. Vincent de Paul Church. With help from the singers of the the St. Josaphat Schola, we will be discussing and performing ancient chants and the polyphonic works of the Renaissance masters. 

Our hospitality ministries will host a Greeter Training this Sunday, Apr 24 at 9:15a in the church. This training is for new greeters or for greeters who have not attended a greeter training in the last 6 months. Questions? Contact Hope Zelmer.

Everyone is invited! Please join us for a St. JosaFEST Planning Meeting on Wednesday, Apr 27 at 7:30p over Zoom.  

And save the date for St. JosaFEST, Sep 24-25!

is Sunday May 1st at 10a Mass Read More >

Wednesday, May 18 at 7p on Zoom. Parish leaders and those looking to get more involved: please join us for our next Leadership Summit.

Vacation Bible School Adventures on Promise Island: June 13–17 from 9–11:30a. We’re so excited to bring the fun back in person! Best for ages 4–10. Register >

The Radical Hospitality Team is looking for 5 new members to join us. We meet monthly over Zoom and occasionally assist with other welcoming endeavors. Contact Hope Zelmer for details.