Ministries
Adult EducationIncludes programs offered to enrich the faith-journey of adults, including lectures, parish missions, Bible Study, and faith formation classes. Altar & Rosary SocietyAll women are welcome! Gatherings are held quarterly and are announced in the bulletin and in this space when scheduled. Altar ServersChildren in fourth grade through high school, who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Recon-ciliation and Eucharist, may be trained to assist the priest and deacon at regular and special occasion liturgies. Baptism PreparationPreparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Bereavement CommitteeResponsible for providing individual funeral planning services to parishioners and their families. Eucharistic AdorationThe Adoration Chapel is open weekdays after 8:30 AM Mass until 1:00 PM. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers who sign up for one hour or more to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance. Everyone is welcome to stop in the Chapel without being on the schedule. Monthly Adoration Holy Hour is held one Tuesday a month in Church. See the bulletin for details. Extraordinary MinisterExtraordinary Ministers of Communion who assist the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound of the parish. Flowers and GroundsVolunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church. Food PantryParishioers donate food monthly to help the St. John Church Food Pantry. Holy Name SocietyAll men are welcome! Meetings are held quarterly. Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, socialization, and engaging conversation about our faith in a relaxed environment. LectorsMembers serve the community by proclaiming the Word of God at regular Masses and other special liturgies. Ministers of CareExtraordinary Ministers who take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound of our parish. Ministers of Care visit and pray with the parishioners and offer words of love, care, and support on behalf of our parish. If interested in any of these ministries, please contact the Rectory or call 815-727-9378 Neo-Catechumenal WayThis Catholic faith community within the Church is dedicated to studying and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ. Its members come together ot pray, learn, and reach out to others in the parish and the community. All are welcome!
If interested in any of these ministries, please contact the Rectory or call 815-727-9378 |
Parish Gift ShopThe gift shop is located in the north tower of Church near the Chicago Street entrance. There is a wonderful array of religious items for sale including rosaries, cards, seasonal items, sacramentals, and more. The gift shop is open twice a month. Parish MuseumLocated in the St. Joseph School building, the Museum tells the story of St. Joseph Parish beautifully throughout the museum, with many photos, artifacts, and much more on display. If you have any items you would like to donate to the museum, please call the rectory at 815-727-9378 or email us.
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View the Parish Handbook here for a complete listing of all ministries available at St. Joseph Parish. Call the rectory for additional information, 815-727-9378.
St. Joseph Parish Programs
Ways to Help St. Joseph Parish While Doing your Regular & Holiday Shopping
Amazon Smile
Amazon Smile is a simple, automatic way for you to support our parish every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to our parish, at no extra cost to you! A Win-Win Deal! You can use your existing account on Amazon.com. The direct link to St. Joseph Parish, Joliet is https://smile.amazon. com/ch/36-2171046 or click the Amazon Smile icon on the parish website. Thank you for your support!
Great Lake Scrip Gift Cards
Great Lakes Scrip 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.shopwithscrip.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 Charlitable 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. Parisioners 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.
St. Joseph Parish Council