
Inspired by God’s great love, we are called to be the face of Jesus in today’s world, welcoming all to our Family of Families, and walking as disciples through our works of compassion and mercy.

Join Us on Our 40-Day Journey to Easter! Discover a variety of opportunities for prayer, reflection, and renewal—each designed to bring you closer to God. Explore our full offering and see how this season can transform your life!

Gather with us on Sunday, March 23, for our annual St. Joseph Table, a free Italian feast in honor of one of our patron saints! This year, we have even more to celebrate: Fr. McBrady’s 80th birthday! Come for the 11 a.m. Mass, then continue the celebration at St. Joseph Table with a special tribute to Fr. McBrady, delicious food, and a joyful afternoon of fellowship, and festivity. Learn more HERE. ▶︎▶︎ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Lend a hand, share your favorite dish! This celebration depends on volunteers like you! SIGN UP HERE!
Draw Near and Receive God's Love! ICSJ Parish invites all of you to travel with us this Lent on our 40-day journey to Easter! We have prepared several Lenten opportunities to guide us along the way which you can find on our Lenten Journey page. We hope you can join us on this adventure of drawing near to God’s great love for us. Let this Lent change your life! View our Lenten Journey Guide here!
Calling All Children of the Parish! We invite all the children to join us at 9:30am Mass for Children's Liturgy of the Word (C.L.O.W.) as we journey through Lent together over the next few weeks. This is a great opportunity for our younger members of the community to connect more deeply with the Mass and experience the meaning of Lent in a fun and engaging way. Throughout this season, we will have special activities, prayers, and reflections to help guide our children’s spiritual growth. Let’s come together and make this Lenten journey one of faith, prayer, and community! Learn more about C.L.O.W. in this weekend's bulletin.
Experience our Lenten small group series, Draw Near, on Tuesday evenings from March 11th to April 15th, from 6:00–7:15 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Enjoy free food and drinks as we dive into powerful Gospel stories and hear the inspiring faith journeys of fellow parishioners. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow closer to God and each other during this holy season. Please register here; we offer a childcare option for those who might need it!
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the Wednesdays of Lent at 6:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. This is a powerful prayer experience for this season. We hope you can join.
We invite you to make a difference by supporting our annual Lenten Food Drive, organized by our Knights of Columbus. On Saturday, March 29th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Drop off your donations at the Immaculate Conception parking lot to help support local food pantries. Most Needed Items: peanut butter, jelly, cereal, oatmeal, canned fruits and veggies, canned meats, dry ramen, Individually packaged multigrain bars, cookies, Rice Krispie treats, Hostess Cupcakes/Twinkies, and brownie mix.
Deepen your Sunday Mass experience by participating as a lector, usher, Eucharistic minister, or sacristan! We are training new liturgical ministers on Saturday, March 29th at St. Joseph Church (1107 N Orleans St) from 9-11AM. Please RSVP to Elly at erodriguez@icsjparish.org if you are interested in joining!
Mark your calendars for our powerful and inspiring Parish Mission evenings on Monday, April 7th, and Tuesday, April 8th, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. This two-night event is an opportunity to deepen your faith, recharge spiritually, and strengthen your Lenten commitment. Featuring speakers Fr. Tom Hickey and Mgsr. John Canary, Parish Mission will offer practical and powerful insights to draw closer to God’s love. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience. Learn more about the event and our speakers HERE.
Mark your calendars for the 2025 God's Great Love Women's Retreat on Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22 at the Redemptorist Retreat House in Oconomowoc, WI. More information and registration to come as the date approaches! For questions or to get on our Women's Retreat mailing list, contact Elly at erodriguez@icsjparish.org.