Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Parish Catholic Church in Chicago

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.

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Final Week to Register!

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and spend the weekend of June 25-28 resting, reflecting, and reconnecting with God in a simple, personal way alongside women of all ages from our parish. Discover why so many women return from this retreat feeling renewed, grounded, and refreshed!

What’s Happening

Serving with joy, sharing God’s love!

On Saturday, May 17, 70 volunteers from ICSJ Parish and School came together for our Day of Service to serve our community with joy at Women’s Care Center, Nourishing Hope Food Pantry, St. Chrys’ Closet, Chicago Help Initiative, and here at ICSJ Parish. Thank you to everyone who helped share God’s love!

Announcements

ICSJ's Women's Retreat: Final Week to Sign Up

This is the final week to sign up for the ICSJ Women’s Retreat, June 25–28. Don’t miss this chance to give yourself a few days to step away from the noise of everyday life, rest, reflect, and reconnect with God alongside women of all ages from our parish. Learn more and register here

OCIA gatherings begin this month—the door is open

You don’t have to be ready or have all the answers, you just have to be willing to take a look. Whether you’re new to Catholicism or looking to reconnect and go deeper in your faith, OCIA at ICSJ is a welcoming place to explore the Catholic faith through prayer, conversation, and honest questions. Monthly small group gatherings begin this month. To learn more, contact Jutta Keenan or visit our OCIA page.

May 31 : Young Adult Evening Mass & Social

ICSJ’s Formed ministry invites all young adults to join Fr. Larry for a special Sunday evening Mass and social. We’ll begin with Mass at 5PM at Immaculate Conception Church (1431 N. North Park Ave.), followed by wine and snacks.

June 12: Wisdom, Women & Wine Book Club

The next meeting of Wisdom, Women & WIne Book Club will be Friday, June 12th at 3:30 PM at St. Joseph Church. We’ll be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon—a historical novel centered on conscience, justice, and the courage to stand for truth—along with pages 17–27 from The Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality by Matthew Kelly. If you need a copy, let us know; it will be provided by ICSJ. To RSVP or with any questions, please email Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com or Martha at Martha_60603@yahoo.com.

June 15: Knitting & Crocheting for a Cause

Love to knit or crochet? KnitWits invites you to gather Monday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Community Room. Come for whatever time fits your schedule. Together, they knit and crochet baby blankets and hats for Children’s Place Association, supporting newborns whose parents are unable to care for them. Learn more on our KnitWits page or email Kathy at kmust1@yahoo.com.