Parish Council
The Parish Council is the visioning body of the parish. Through a process of prayer, reflection, sharing and discernment, the Council sets goals, identifies and evaluates needs and makes recommendations to the pastor regarding decisions to be made to enable St. Joseph Parish to fulfill the mission of Jesus Christ in the world today.
All activities and organizations of St. Joseph Parish are coordinated through the Council/Commission structure, as recommended by the Diocese of Joliet. Commissions communicate with each other on a regular basis through Parish Council liaisons.
Council membership consists of the pastor, one representative from each of the commissions named below, and members of the parish at large. Regular meetings of the council are open to all members of the parish.
There are opportunities for parishioners to participate in the religious and secular activities of the parish though the Parish Pastoral Council and its Commissions, which are:
· Administrative Commission
· Service Commission
· Worship/Education Commission
St. Joseph Parish Programs
Ways to Help St. Joseph Parish While Doing your Regular & Holiday Shopping
Raise Right Gift Cards
Raise Right gift cards (formerly called Manna) can be used for your daily or holiday shopping needs. Cards can be purchased or ordered through the gift shop, the rectory or through their website. Visit https://shop.raiserightp.com/Login or use the link on the parish website. It’s that easy! You can order the gift cards yourself or by going through the rectory office. Simply pay for them through the rectory or through osvonlinegiving.com/4159. Cards will be delivered to the rectory. These are the same gift cards you would purchase in individual stores. A percentage of all gift cards sold is rebated to the parish. Save Gas! Save Time! And help the parish at the same time.
Food 4 Less Rewards Cards
St. Joseph Parish earns a rebate on all purchases made when you present your Food 4 Less Community Rewards card to the cashier when checking out. Cards can be found at all Church entrances.
St. Joseph Charitable Foundation
The St. Joseph Charitable Foundation was established to help parishioners in need of financial assistance to get them through a difficult time, whether they are in need due to a job loss, under-employment, health issues, or other matters. All registered, active parishioners of St. Joseph Parish are eligible for assistance.
Applications are located on the kiosk in the front entrance of Church, in the rectory or by clicking here. You may also speak directly to Fr. Tim about applying. The process is strictly confidential. Parishioners are eligible to receive up to a $500 grant within a twelve month period.
Tax deductible donations can be made to the Charitable Foundation at any time throughout the year. Please mail your donation to the rectory to Fr. TIm's attention. Thank you.
