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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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!

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🔨 Help Prepare Heidi’s House – THIS SATURDAY

Volunteer with fellow parishioners at our Day of Service to help clean and paint this new refugee welcome center. This is a great, hands-on way to begin Lent. Registration required.
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⚖️ Explore Faith & Justice in Unbound – BEGINS SATURDAY

Join us for this six-week Lenten video and discussion series on freedom, justice, and Christ’s call today. Join from home via Zoom at 9:30 am on Saturday mornings.
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🙏 ICSJ Music Ministry presents Stations of the Cross – Tuesday, Feb 24

Enter more deeply into Lent through this meditative Stations of the Cross with prayerful music. 6:30-7:30 pm at IC Church; Joy Room opens at 6 pm

💬 Lenten Small Group: A Space to Listen, Share, Reflect – Tuesdays

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. This small-group experience offers space for prayer and conversation as we journey through Lent together. Tuesdays during Lent, 6:30 pm at IC Church following Stations (Stations attendance not required). Registration required.
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Announcements

DMI Survey Now Open: Your Voice Matters

ICSJ’s Disciple Maker Index survey is now open and we invite every parishioner to reflect on their faith journey and share their experience of parish life at ICSJ. Your input will help us better understand our strengths and opportunities as we continue growing together. The survey takes about 10–15 minutes and is completely confidential.
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February 28: ICSJ School's Sparkle Returns!

ICSJ School’s annual Sparkle fundraiser returns on February 28 with a lively, disco-themed celebration supporting the school’s work and the teachers, programs, and resources that help it thrive. All are welcome to attend and be part of the evening. For those who can’t be there in person, donations and sponsorships are also available. (Purchase tickets or sponsorships →). Join us in supporting our amazing school and making Sparkle a night to remember!

March 6: Wisdom, Women & Wine Book Club

The next WWW Book Club meets on Friday, March 6th at 3:30 PM at the St. Joseph Church Parish Center. Our book selection is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, a compassionate and often humorous novel that begins with a bank robbery gone wrong and unfolds into a story about fear, forgiveness, grace, and the unexpected ways imperfect people find connection and hope. To RSVP or with any questions, please email Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com or Martha at Martha_60603@yahoo.com.

We've topped $2M — Now 100% of New Pledges Stay at ICSJ

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of nearly 25% of our parish families, ICSJ has surpassed its $2 million goal for the Generation to Generation campaign — and the momentum is still growing! New gifts continue to come in each week, and now every single dollar pledged stays right here at ICSJ. If you haven’t yet taken part, this is a pivotal moment to add your support. Your contribution today directly strengthens our parish and secures its future for generations to come. Learn more and give here .

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Weekly Reflection Questions

An invitation to reflect on this weekend’s Gospel and carry it with you throughout the week.
February 22 • Matthew 4:1-11

• What temptations (desires, control, pride, approval) keep you from growing spiritually?

• When difficulties or temptations arise, how do you usually respond?

• How can you better respond to God’s love and trust His timing?

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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Discover ICSJ School

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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