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ICSJ Parish is joining the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Generation to Generation: Answer the Call campaign to strengthen our parish and the wider Catholic community. Our $1.2 million goal will help replace the boiler at St. Joseph Church, enhance Immaculate Conception’s worship space, and grow our ministries. Together, we can preserve our sacred spaces and ensure a vibrant future. Read Fr. Larry’s message to the parish here.
Are you curious about your faith? Already a believer? Still seeking? Join us for Alpha at ICSJ—a series of conversations where no question is too simple or too complex. Each week, we’ll share a meal and explore life, faith, and meaning in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Come see what it’s all about beginning Thursday, September 11th. Visit our Alpha page to learn more—we'd love to see you there!
All are invited to our next Wisdom, Women & Wine Book Club discussion on Friday, September 12th at 3:30 p.m. at the IC Parish Center on the 3rd floor. We’ll be discussing The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar and Dana Marton, a novel inspired by Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, who helped preserve Vincent van Gogh’s spiritual legacy. We’ll also discuss The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, a witty Christian classic on temptation and faith, told through the letters of a senior demon. To RSVP or for any questions, please email Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com or Martha at Martha_60603@yahoo.com.
On September 13–14, the Knights will be at every ICSJ Mass collecting for SPRED—a ministry that helps children and adults with developmental disabilities grow in faith and community. Be sure to bring some cash—when you give, you’ll receive a Tootsie Roll, a sweet reminder that even small gifts can make a big difference. (Can’t make it to Mass? You can still support SPRED by donating online at icsjparish.org/spred.)
Starting Sunday, September 14, join our Family of Families every Sunday after the 11AM Mass at St. Joseph Church for coffee, donuts, and fellowship. It’s a sweet way to wrap up your Sunday worship! If you’d like to lend a hand, please contact Elly at erodriguez@icsjparish.org. We’d love your help!
If you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting (or would like to learn), join us! We get together at St. Joe's once a month. Our next KnitWit gathering is Monday, July 21, 10AM-1PM. You can come for a half hour, a couple hours or for the entire time…whatever fits your schedule. Or, you can make a blanket, a hat or 8x8 squares at your convenience and drop off at IC or SJ. If you have any questions, please leave a message for me at ICSJ or send an email to me, Kathy at kmust1@yahoo.com.
Brunch is on us! We invite parish young adults to join our FORMED group for our kick-off Sunday Brunch at Happy Camper directly following the 11AM Mass at St. Joseph Church. Meet us in the back of church to walk over. This is a great way to meet some of the young folks you see at ICSJ every Sunday— we hope to see you! See what else FORMED has in store!
OCIA isn’t just for those becoming Catholic. It’s for anyone feeling the quiet nudge toward something more. Whether you’re a baptized adult who’s ready for First Communion or Confirmation, or simply looking for a deeper connection…this may be your next step. At ICSJ Parish, OCIA isn’t a class—it’s a path forward with prayer, learning and a community that walks with you. Visit our OCIA page to learn more.
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