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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Our Giving Tree Program begins this weekend

Our Giving Tree Program begins this weekend — with three simple, meaningful ways to share Christ’s love this Christmas. You can give a gift to a child on behalf of an incarcerated parent, sponsor a gift card for families in need, or join us at Santa’s Workshop to help wrap and prepare gifts. Look for the Giving Trees in both churches, and take a tag; each one includes a QR code with more details. Don’t have a tag? You can still take part by visiting our Giving Tree page. Every act of generosity makes a real difference!

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

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of over 20% of our parish families, ICSJ has surpassed its $2 million goal for the Generation to Generation campaign — and the momentum is still rising! 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.

This Sunday: Second Collection for Catholic Campaign for Human Development

This weekend at all Masses, our parish will take up the annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) collection. For over 50 years, CCHD has partnered with organizations that address the root causes of poverty and help people help themselves. Here in Chicago, CCHD-funded groups create jobs, strengthen neighborhoods, and support safe, enriching schools. CLICK HERE TO GIVE. Thank you for your prayerful support.

Nov 27: Thanksgiving Mass

Before you feast on your Thanksgiving meal, come receive the bread of the LORD! Join us for Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 27th at 9AM at St. Joseph Church to give thanks to God for all our blessings! We look forward to celebrating with you and your families.

Dec 14: ICSJ School's Breakfast with Santa

ICSJ School is hosting a festive Breakfast with Santa from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet and take photos with Santa, make a craft with his elves, sing carols with our choir, and hear a Christmas story from a special guest. Tickets are $100 per family (2 adults and up to 4 kids) and include all activities. Space is limited, so families—especially those with young children or those considering ICSJ School—are encouraged to purchase tickets soon so you don’t miss out. Purchase tickets here.

Dec 15: Knit with the Knitwits

If you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting and are interested in making baby blankets/hats for charity, join us on Monday, December 15th from 10am to 1pm at St. Joseph. Come for the whole time or just drop in. Email Kathy at kmust1@yahoo.com with any questions.

Jan 9: Wisdom, Women & Wine Book Club

The next WWW Book Club is on Friday, January 9th at 3:30 at St. Joseph Parish Center! Our book choice is The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter by Peter Orner, a reflective novel about family, memory, forgiveness, and the quiet grace that can emerge from imperfect relationships. To RSVP or for any questions, please email Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com or Martha at Martha_60603@yahoo.com.

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