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All students from kindergarten through high school were invited to participate in a Virtual Art Exhibition sponsored by St. Joseph's Care for Creation Ministry

On May 13, 2020 I received a letter from Cardinal Cupich regarding a Multi-Phased Plan for Reopening Churches. I have forwarded this to the task force we established to assist in preparing for the reopening of our church.

"With those realities in mind, I am heartened to announce that we have reached an agreement with the Office of the Governor on a multi-phase Plan for re-opening our churches for the celebration of the sacraments, private prayer, adoration and Mass." -Cardinal Blaise Cupich

"When I was a child, and to some extent even today, mealtime had and still have a special significance in my family. It was a time to gather around our table to share the news of our day, what transpired in each one’s life that day, and to share some good food." -Father Martin

A big thank-you to parishioners who recently helped with some spring yard work at the parish.

Since she was in first grade, Miss Cathy Nowokunski knew she wanted to be a teacher. And for the last 45 years, what a teacher she has been!

Ellen Coury’s Community for the Kingdom group responded recently to a Call to Action to help the parish’s food pantry serve its additional clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are unprecedented times. Yet we know deep in our hearts that we are not alone or forsaken, and that God is with us. We know that his love for us—and the love and care we show each other—always triumphs over fear and darkness.