News - December 2019 RSS Feed

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

Fourth-graders in Stephen and Ruth Wrolstad’s Tuesday afternoon Faith Building group recently completed a blanket project with a Noah’s Ark design.

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.

The Boys and Girls Club are thankful for the abundance of coats and sweatshirts donated at Christmas from the Giving Tree Project.

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!

35 Turkey food baskets were given to individuals and families at the food pantry.

175 men, women, and children received them

Most children ask for birthday presents or parties during the annual celebration of their birth, but not 5 year old Tyler.

The Cycling Santas visited St. Joseph Catholic Church on Sunday!

Several teens gathered to watch the Bears vs. Packers tailgate party in the Teen Space.

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.

Read an update on communications at St. Joe's

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.

Community for the Kingdom Group No. 8 - as they are known - met for prayer and fellowship during the Advent season.

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.

Families in the Faith Weaving formation program spent the evening of December 6 feeding the hungry and their own spiritual lives, too.

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.