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THE REGISTRATION FOR WEEKEND MASSES WILL OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9:00 A
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• REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ATTEND MASS. Attendees are required to register to ensure proper management of parishioner attendance; this will benefit both parishioners as an assurance of their ability to participate, as well as volunteers and their ability to anticipate attendance. No one may attend Mass without registration as this is an Archdiocesan requirement. Each individual must be registered separately. For example, if two spouses and two children want to attend Mass, they will have to register for each person individually.
- Registration will go live every Wednesday at 9:00 am and will close Saturday at 4:00 pm. The slots are first come first serve.
Weekend
Weekday
https://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/#1
Drive in Mass
https://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/driveinmass_2021- Phone: If you are unable to register online, you can register by phone. Call 847.362,2073 Wednesday- Friday from 9am to 4pm.
- Weekday Mass, Monday- Friday 6:30 a.m., Monday-Saturday 8:30a.m.
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Drive-in Mass, Sunday at 7:15 am and 10:45 am
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Weekend Masses:
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Saturday, 5:00 pm
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Sunday, 9:00 am, 10:45 am
Sunday, 5:00 pm
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- Baptisms and funerals open to the public—all with mandatory online registration required for attendance.
We will continue to livestream the following:
Holy Mass:-
Monday-Saturday 8:30 am
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Saturday 5:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am
Eucharistic Adoration:
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Thursday 3:00 pm
Drive In Mass
Parking will be every other spot to accommodate the 6' social distancing.- First come, first served.
- Traffic control will direct cars to the appropriate spaces.
- Must remain in your car
- Donations can be placed in a large receptacle clearly marked in the parking lot.
- There will be a radio transmitter
- Communion will be distributed.
- There will be no music.
- Mass length approx. 30 mins.
Guidelines & Procedures
We want you to be aware of the policies and procedures we have put into place and we ask for your compliance with the guidelines that have been implemented for your safety and for the safety of the community.
Once you are registered to attend Mass, here is what to expect:- Anyone above the age of 65 and those with underlying medical conditions are advised to stay at home and participate through livestreamed Masses.
- Dispensation from Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation continues.
- The pews will be marked for appropriate spacing and seating.
- Certified, trained greeters will verify that you have registered, and are wearing a mask and ask you to sanitize your hands upon entering the church.
- There will be no worship aids in church. You may print one at home from home and can find them HERE. If you bring a worship aid from home, please be sure to take it with you at the end of Mass.
- DOORS UNLOCK 30 MINUTES BEFORE MASS.
- Encouraged to come 15 minutes early for check-in.
Archdiocese of Chicago Gradual Reopening Plan
Cardinal Cupich has shared a plan for the gradual reopening of Catholic churches. Please continue to exercise faith-filled citizenship that reflects our calling as disciples of Jesus and our love of country during this pandemic. CLICK HERE for the full details.
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Private prayer before and after 8:30 Mass Mon-Fri. 7:30-9:30 am
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The Parish Office is closed until further notice.
We are working hard to stay compliant & keep you up to date. Americans are being told to avoid gathering with more than 10 people, work from home, & avoid unnecessary travel. Our parish staff will be working remotely.
You can find our staff directory here.
You can contact us here.
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We will continue to update our website and social media accounts with more information about cancellations or modifications to events/activities. Everyone can do their part to help as we continue to monitor this public health threat.
Please visit our EVENTS page for detailed information. Click here.
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A MESSAGE FROM FR. TROUT
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As I write this letter on the first full day of the statewide mandate to stay home, coincidentally it is the Fourth Sunday of Lent known as Gaudete Sunday when the priest wears rose vestments symbolizing encouragement and hope. In the gospel, John 9:1-41, Jesus seeks out a blind man to heal him and restore his sight. The blind man symbolizes the community of disciples who were blinded by the darkness of fear and becoming increasingly isolated from each other.
The miracle of bringing the blind man from darkness to light is recounted in the first two verses of the passage. The consequences of the healing, taking up the next thirty-three passages, involve many different people: the neighbors, Pharisees, the blind man’s parents, and Jesus himself.
This story is essentially about the nature of God and the identity of Jesus as the Son of Man. Thus, it is fitting that Jesus heals the blind man on the Sabbath because he is bringing creation to completion. Using the symbols of clay and spittle, Jesus gives his innermost reality to the blind man. In restoring his sight, he is beginning the process of revealing his spiritual identity as God’s beloved child, called to walk through this life in belovedness rather than in fear and isolation.
In any situation in which one is seeking liberation from oppression, inevitably there will be opposition. Typically, oppressive forces work to amplify the fears of those seeking liberation, enhancing their sense of isolation by making it unique to them. In the blind man’s example, the opposition is symbolized in the indifference of the neighbors and the open hostility from the Pharisees.
Also caught up in this situation are the blind man’s parents representing those who know Jesus but are afraid to confess him. This is quite understandable in a threatening environment; however, their position reflects a great need for their awareness of God’s love and mercy not to be just an idea but to be an intimate experience of personal love that permeates every dimension of their lives.
The healing of the blind man was a pure, loving, unsolicited gift of God. The God we worship does not let go of us, even when we stray. God, the “Hound of Heaven,” constantly seeks our liberation from darkness to light. The blind man did not immediately see the light. It was a process to realize that it was not just a man called Jesus or a prophet that opened his eyes, but the Son of Man. When the change of consciousness comes upon him, he then becomes a disciple of Jesus, ready to bear witness even in the face of hostility.
When threatened it is understandable to feel vulnerable and anxious. Yet, it is crucial that as we take the necessary steps to “flatten the curve” of coronavirus outbreak and end its transmission, we do not journey through this alone. Fear must not isolate us from a loving, forgiving God or from each other. I encourage you to see this time as an opportunity for prayer that enables the Lord to deepen your sense of His love, mercy and forgiveness. Also, accept the invitation to discipleship, just like the blind man did, and allow Jesus to become your Lord and your God. Discipleship will manifest the same desire to liberate God’s children from fear and isolation that Jesus had. Reach out to the elderly or to those living alone to be their source of liberation as was Jesus to the blind man. Such “little acts of kindness,” as St. Thérèse of Lisieux liked to describe unsolicited help, will nurture hope in our homes and hearts.
In gratitude,Fr. John Trout
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My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Cardinal Cupich has mandated the suspension of all liturgies and public gatherings beginning this evening, Friday, March 13 until further notice. The Cardinal’s decision is the result of the continuing spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 and based on current guidelines from local public health departments recommending the cancellation of public gatherings.In compliance with this mandate, the following will not be held until further notice:
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Weekday Masses
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Weekend Masses
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Baptism
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Confirmation
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Saturday Reconciliation
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Stations of the Cross
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Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour
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All meetings and parish events
The church will remain open for private prayer:-
Monday-Friday 6am-5pm
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Saturday 6am-4pm
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Sunday 10am-6pm
In compliance with the Archdiocesan guidelines, the church will not be opened for parishioners and visitors to attend these Masses. However, the Saturday 5pm and Sunday 9am Masses will continue to be live-streamed at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live. This provides an opportunity to remain connected to our liturgies.We will continue to monitor this fluid situation and we will share new or additional guidelines as we receive them. Our website and social media accounts will also be updated. This is a challenging time for all of us. We ask for your patience, understanding and prayers.In gratitude,
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Dear St. Joseph Catholic Church Parishioners,
The Center for Disease Controls (CDC) released a statement regarding the potential for the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States. St. Joseph Catholic Church is doing our part to best support the health and well-being of our parishioners and visitors.
At this time, we are taking the following precautions:- Exchanging a friendly gesture during the sign of peace instead of hand shaking.
- Not offering the precious blood (wine)
- Body of Christ will only be offered in open hands.
- Additional cleaning of all pews and surface areas.
- Hand sanitizer will be available to parishioners and guests at all exits.
- Additional Kleenex boxes will be available throughout the church.
- Holy Water fonts at the rear of the church and in the Narthex will be emptied. However, there will be water in the large baptismal font.
Prevention
The Lake County Health Department, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) advise the following measures to help prevent the spread of Coronaviruses:- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If no soap and water are available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Symptoms
Here are the symptoms of the Coronavirus according to the Lake County Health Department:
Common human coronaviruses usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. These illnesses usually only last for a short amount of time. Symptoms may include:- runny nose
- headache
- cough
- sore throat
- fever
- a general feeling of being unwell
In order to limit prevention of all communicable diseases, we need your cooperation. It is imperative that anyone showing any symptoms of illness stay home.
Human coronaviruses can sometimes cause lower-respiratory tract illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis.
Here are some fact sheets:
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4377/Coronavirus-Disease-2019- COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet. pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet- sp.pdf
Thank you for your cooperation.
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