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Before recommending any changes to the weekend mass schedule, obtaining feedback from St. Joseph parishioners during the review process is vitally important. We’d appreciate you taking 5 minutes to complete this short, anonymous survey.

On May 3, Vicariate 1 of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) hosted their annual Woman of the Year awards luncheon. The honoree from St. Joseph is Sue Gundrum.

Our very own bed ministry made it on the front page of this week’s Chicago Catholic paper. Please take some time to read the beautifully written article about our amazing bed ministry here.

Due to some transitions within the Communications Department, the weekly eLetter will be taking a 2 week break. Please see our website and social media accounts for the most up to date information during this adjustment period.

The COVID Task Force and Archdiocese of Chicago leadership have continued to assess the evolving situation regarding mask requirements at the state and local levels, declining infection rates in many of our communities, and guidance from health departments. In light of this progress there are several updates to share.

The Ten Commandments are perhaps the most widely recognized religious teachings in the modern world. Originally recorded by Moses and shared with the people of Israel, they served as the foundation for Jewish law for centuries. They still are among the earliest lessons taught throughout the Jewish and Christian faiths. Most of us could probably still recite them to this day.

On October 7, Bob Killackey and Bob Bachochin were recognized and honored as inductees to the Senior Center of Libertyville Hall of Fame.  

Please take a moment to read the mask mandate update. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to keep each other and the people we serve safe and well.  

St. Joseph Catholic Church celebrated Red Mass last weekend. A Red Mass is a Mass celebrated annually in the Catholic Church for all members of the legal profession, regardless of religious affiliation: judges, lawyers, law school professors, law students, and government officials, marking the opening of the judicial year.

What must we do to inherit eternal life? Can there be a more profound question to contemplate? Unfortunately the easy answer, which for 2000 years has been available through the teachings of Jesus, seems to be eluding modern generations.

The Blessing of the Animals took place on Sunday, October 3, 4:00 pm at Sunrise Rotary Park. The weather was beautiful and it was so nice to see so many families with their beloved pets. 

S.H.P. Bed Ministry Update: Since the Bed Ministry began in November of 2019, they have delivered 700 beds to the families of Lake and Cook County. Dennis and Pat delivered the 700th bed earlier this week. What a blessing!

Dear Parishioners, The faithful are always welcome to gather in Church for personal prayer as individual or as a group. At the same time, in accord with sound liturgical practice and in keeping with archdiocesan norms, which I personally confirmed with the Cardinal, the recitation of prayers must never interfere with, interrupt or distract from the public liturgy of the Church.