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Our Scriptures last week taught that as we seek to enter into the Kingdom of God we should strive to deepen our faith in the Lord, all the while recognizing that the evil one will continue to tempt us to turn away or even turn back. This week we are cautioned that the journey to grow in faith never ends.

Father Emanuel Torres-Fuentes is the new Associate Pastor for St. Joseph Catholic Church. Take a moment to read more about him and be sure to offer him a warm welcome to our St. Joseph family.

 Saturday, June 26, 2021, the Joint Adult Faith Council of St. Mary and St. Joseph—Libertyville hosted a day-long retreat called “Discerning Your Decisions” with Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ at St. Mary of Vernon.  

What an incredible second weekend back after fully reopening!  This past weekend, two of our in church Masses had over 300+ in attendance! 

The Scriptures last week reminded us that as people of faith we should turn to the Lord in times of trouble. This week’s long passage from Mark’s Gospel focuses us on the power that Jesus has to heal.

This year's Annual Catholic Appeal theme renews and reinvigorates us. We hear Jesus say to us, "Come, Follow Me...and bring hope to the world." Your support of the appeal means bringing hope to the world

The title for next week’s Gospel could easily be called “Oh Ye of Little Faith.” Last week we reflected on the ‘mustard seed of faith’. This week we will see the disciples, threatened by the Galilean storm, react with little faith and therefore fearfully.

The Justice and Injustice of Climate Change and Its Solutions

As we continue to focus this week on the pure love of God the Father, the saving and self-giving love of the Son and the wisdom and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we do so through the lessons we read during Ordinary Time.

Join us for the Virtual ElderCARE Volunteer Orientation to build a community of gratitude and joy by serving older adults in Lake County.

We have new expectations for Phase 5. Read more here.

Our goal is to help create 40 beds on June 12

St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville has brought to Bishop Grob’s attention a volunteer opportunity to serve foster children in Lake County

As we celebrate Trinity Sunday, we are reminded that we have been blessed with all we need to live a life that promises the peace and joy that the world cannot give.

Over the Memorial Day Weekend, young and old members of the St. Joseph community gathered to mow the tall grass, clean up the plot and restore the burial ground for the former county poor farm located behind Winchester House

On Friday, the St. Joseph Food Pantry received the Family Program of the Year Award from the State Council of Knights of Columbus

Read Fr. Robinson Ortiz's farewell letter to the parish community