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.
Parish News & Events
Parish Spotlight
From Ash Wednesday through Easter, ICSJ offers meaningful ways to be with Christ — in prayer, service, growth, and community. How will YOU be with Him this Lent? Our Lenten opportunities are underway—SEE BELOW—and several require advance sign-up. Make your plans now to be with Christ this Lent!
🤲 Join us for St. Joseph Table — and Lend a Hand if You Can!
Come enjoy our parish’s joyful St. Joseph Table luncheon on Sunday, March 15. We also welcome help bringing the feast to life—prepare a dish, welcome guests, serve, or assist with set-up and clean-up. Learn more about St. Joseph Table.
🥫 Prepare Your Donations for our March 21 Lenten Food Drive
Start getting your donations together for our annual Lenten Food Drive, coming up Saturday, March 21. View our most-needed items on our Lent Page.
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💬 Lenten Small Group: A Space to Listen, Share, Reflect
Gather with fellow parishioners on Tuesday evenings during Lent to share, listen, and reflect on where we see Christ at work in our lives today. Tuesdays during Lent, 6:30 pm at IC Church following Stations (Stations attendance not required). Registration required.
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🙏 Pray With Our Rosary Group – Tuesday Evenings
Lift up parish intentions by joining our Rosary Group on Zoom at 12:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. weekends, a simple way to be with Christ in prayer.
📖 Become an ICSJ Liturgical Minister
Whether you’re called to be a lector, Eucharistic minister, or greeter, offering your presence in worship can deepen your own experience of the liturgy and strengthen our parish community. Registration required. Sign up for our March 8 session now.
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Visit our Lent page for more details and opportunities→
Weekly Reflection Questions
An invitation to reflect on this weekend’s Gospel and carry it with you throughout the week.
March 8 • John 4:5-42
• How can you be a source of “living water” to the overlooked, outcast, or misunderstood?
• If Jesus met you at your “well” today, what would you talk about and how would your life change?
• Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus, and how can you share your experience with them?
The Easy Way to Stay Connected
Stay in the loop with News From the Pews — our Family of Families’ weekly connection. Prefer something quick? The email brings highlights right to your inbox. Want more depth? The bulletin shares photos, ministry updates, parish events, and other details you won’t want to miss.
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From PreK to 8th grade, ICSJ School blends top-tier academics with a true Family of Families spirit. Two campuses in the heart of Old Town, a co-teaching model, rich arts and STEM programs, and high-school placement success—find out why families across Chicago choose ICSJ.
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