Eighth-graders in Ryan Krietsch, Dan Sugrue and Walt Melcher’s Confirmation session gathered to build beds for St. Joseph's “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” ministry on December 20.
... "As Christian families, we need to remember that our greatest help comes from God. We must pray together for the help and graces to imitate and be like the Holy Family." -Deacon Denny
Parishioner and Rite of Christian Initiation candidate Steve Cole celebrated his full reception into the Catholic Church during the 12:30 p.m. Mass on December 22.
25 Turkey food baskets were prepared by the Knights of Columbus. The food baskets were given to families at the pantry on Thursday December 19! The Knights, food pantry volunteers and students from the school helped make it special for the families. The parish also provided another 25 Turkey baskets!
Thank you to the Knights, students from St. Joseph school and food pantry volunteers who helped load the dinners into the cars at the pantry. Everyone had a smile the volunteers and the families who got the food!
Parishioners picked up sweet treats and supported scholarships for Children's Faith Formation families during the annual Advent Bake Sale, December 14-15 in the gym foyer.
Members of Community for the Kingdom Group No. 3 joined residents at Winchester House in Libertyville and played Bingo and shared companionship on December 12.
Parishioner Walt Melcher, front row, far right, who facilitates his Community for the Kingdom group, gathered with group in late November, to give thanks to God and for each other.
Two more adults celebrated the Rite of Welcoming on December 8 during the 9 a.m. Mass, as part of their journey into full reception into the Catholic Church.
Twelve members of the Community for the Kingdom small group, comprised of CRHP Team 2 members, gathered on December 5 for a Christmas party and a white elephant gift exchange.