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WELCOMe
Welcome to the Community Building page. Through Jesus Christ we will grow and flourish through engaging and meaningful activities which build community. We will live as a community of faith, filled with kindness and genuine connection to one another.
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COMMUNITY BUILDING UPCOMING EVENTS
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Tuesday, March 28
It's not too late to join a small group Bible Study for Lent! Mothers of school-aged children are invited to join us in weekly discussions of the guided workbook, "Walking With Purpose: Fearless and Free." Contact Samantha Worthington at s.worthington516@gmail.com.Read More -
Saturday, April 1, 6:30 PM
Join us for Euchre night, All are Welcome!Read More -
Sunday, April 2, 10:15 AM
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10:15 in Sunrise Rotary Park, right next to church. All children walking age through fourth grade are invited to participate. Free, but please bring a donation for the food pantry.Read More -
Monday, April 10, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy reading and conversation? The St Lucy Women’s Guild Book Club is welcoming new members. For more information, please contact Joy Levering at mjlevering1@yahoo.com. We hope you can join us!Read More
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COMMUNITY BUILDING News
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December 22
Starting mid-January, the parish is restarting Children's Liturgy of the Word. We are looking for volunteers to play and share faith with our little ones.Read More -
December 11
'Tis a season to have fun. Women from Cecelia DesLauriers Community For The Kingdom group enjoyed a white elephant exchange party while enjoying spending time together.Read More -
October 27
You’re invited! For more information on these events, please check meetup.com.Read More -
September 27
A Community For The Kingdom group invited fellow parishioners, friends and neighbors to the DesLauriers' home for an evening of worship and fellowship as Father Emanuel celebrated Mass in their backyard.Read More
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Mission
In Jesus Christ we will grow and flourish through Engaging, Welcoming
and Building Community. We will live as a community of faith -
filled with warmth, kindness and genuine connection, and we will offer opportunities for human and spiritual development.
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Leadership
Staff Commission Lead: Fr. Emanuel | etorresfuentes@stjoseph-libertyville.org
PPC Commission Lead: Jim Lobus | Email: Jimlobus@gmail.com
Vice Lead: Eric Cima | Email: Cima.eric@gmail.com
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MINISTRIES
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Euchre Night
St. Joe's Euchre Night is for anyone interested in casual Euchre play, meeting neighbors, munching on snacks, and having some laughs. Players are adults that are singles or couples of all ages. These are stand-alone events and you're not making any commitment about attending future nights. St. Joe’s Euchre meets once a month Sept – May.
Contact: Fran and Stuart Skinner fskinner@aumpartnersllc.com
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Funeral Luncheon Ministry
In the spirit of our faith and in service to others we will plan and serve an affordable and convenient luncheon for grieving families of St Joseph Parish following the funeral or memorial mass and burial of their loved ones.
Contact: Paula Endress Jendress49@yahoo.com 847-816-1370 or Cell 847-977-8674
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Greeter Ministry
With warm words of welcome, those who minister as greeters strive to serve the parish by helping to set the tone for the community prayer. Those who serve in this ministry are the face of the community for all who are new to our parish and the voice of welcome to all.
Contact: John Jurecko jurecko@sbcglobal.net 847-986-4254
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Java with Joe!
We provide hospitality by serving refreshments and encourage a spirit of community in the Narthex after Masses. If you have a welcoming spirit, a desire to meet others and to serve refreshments please join us!
Contact: Don Rentsch donaldrentsch@gmail.com 847-951-7538
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Mothers with Young Children
The Mission of MYC is to create an environment for mothers that will provide the opportunity for spiritual, emotional, personal and intellectual growth. We will do our best to provide that support. If you have a friend or neighbor you would like to know better, or know someone new to the area, invite her to MYC. Please know we welcome anyone that is interested. We offer meetings, drop-in playgroups, Bible Studies, Book Clubs and social Events for Moms, just to name a few of our activities.
Please contact Kate Robinson at stjoesmyc@gmail.com
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Seniors
There are activities for Seniors here in the Parish and in the Libertyville community. Check the Carpenter (Retirees & Wannabes) and the Senior Update. Both are on the tables in the Narthex.
Contact:
Diane Dres: diane.dreis@hollister.com PH 224-360-7074
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Social Events
We support events that help us build community within our Parish by providing fellowship for all of our members and the community.
- Trivia Night-February, Jon Dries jondries@gmail.com
- St. Patrick’s Dinner-March Mike Laidley mlaidley@gmail.com
- Parish Picnic-August Gerry Salzman gesint49@gmail.com
- Oktoberfest-September David Recker - davidrecker@att.net
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The Guild of St. Joseph Catholic Church
We provide an atmosphere that supports spiritual growth as well as the opportunity to meet other parish women. We offer social, spiritual and service opportunities. Learn more here
Contacts:
Co-Presidents:
Carolyn Husnick, husnick_carolyn@yahoo.com
Suzan Edwards, suzanedwards@yahoo.com - St. Anne de Beaupre Cardmaking Circle: Terrie Coconate - terriecoconate@yahoo.com
- St. Hyacinth Circle: Carrie Groth - froeter@hotmail.com
- St. Judith Walking with a Purpose Circle: Katie Sivak - katie.m.sivak@gmail.com
- St. Lucy Book Club Circle: Joy Levering - mjlevering1@yahoo.com
- Ss. Mary & Martha Faith Group Circle- Linda Popeck - lpopeck4@comcast.net
- St. Philomena Prayer Circle- Lisa Elert - lisaelert@yahoo.com
- St. Rose Quilting Circle: Diane Vasquez - dmvsew@gmail.com
- St. Therese of Lisieux: Ginny Lacke - stephenlacke@sbcblobal.net
- St. Veronica Circle: Ann Oakley - annieo13@comcast.net
- Our Lady of Consolation: Carol Walsh - walsh.carolann@gmail.com
- Simple Acts of Kindness Coordinator: Michele Nettesheim - abobn@sbcglobal.net
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