Stick around after the 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. Masses this Sunday for coffee, donuts and a chance to catch up with your parish community! Want to host Coffee & Donuts? Grab your family, friends or ministry group and take a turn! Just bring the donuts, help serve and clean up—we’ll provide the coffee. Host at St. Joe's →‍ ‍Host at Immaculate Conception →

The next WWW Book Club is on Friday, September 11 at 3:30pm at the St. Joseph Church Parish Center! Our book choice is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. To RSVP or for any questions, please email Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com or Martha at Martha_60603@yahoo.com.

Students in 5th grade and up are invited to become Altar Servers! It’s a great way to get involved, learn something new and play an important role in our Sunday Masses. Training is Wednesday, September 23 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Parent/guardian permission is required, so please contact the parish office at 312-787-7174 for details.

Calling all believers, seekers and the simply curious!!! Our new season of ALPHA kicks off on Thursday, September 17th at 6:30pm at Immaculate Conception. Just come and see - bring a friend for an evening of delicious food, engaging video and inspiring conversation. Visit our Alpha page or contact Jutta Keenan at the parish office for more information and how to sign up. 

Young adults, join us for Alpha this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception, then head to AfterAlpha at Winnie’s on Wells Street for a drink and a chance to connect. AfterAlpha follows Alpha every Thursday, September 17–October 22, from 8:15–9:15 p.m. Register on our Alpha page.

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 considering becoming Catholic or want to complete your sacraments, OCIA at ICSJ is a welcoming, no-pressure place to learn more, ask honest questions, and see where God may be leading you. Weekly gatherings begin September 17. To learn more, contact Jutta Keenan or visit our OCIA page.

We are saddened to share that longtime parishioner Russell Iacono passed away on Monday, August 31, after a long illness. Russ and his wife, Diana, were familiar faces at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph and generously donated the piano that continues to enrich our worship there. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please keep Russ, Diana, and their family and friends in your prayers.

VIRTUS compliance is an Archdiocesan requirement for all ICSJ volunteers to continue serving in their ministries. Please log in to your VIRTUS account to complete any outstanding requirements before the end of the month—and thank you for helping keep the children and vulnerable adults in our community safe!

ICSJ’s KnitWits ministry is a welcoming community where people gather to knit, crochet, share ideas, encourage one another, and enjoy conversation while creating handmade items for children served by Children’s Place. Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, you’re invited to join us Monday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Community Room. Learn more on our KnitWits page or contact Kathy at kmust1@yahoo.com.