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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Parish Spotlight

From Ash Wednesday through Easter, ICSJ will be offering meaningful ways to be with Christ — in prayer, service, growth, and community. Several early opportunities begin soon and require advance sign-up. Make your plans now and reserve your spot today!

✚ Ash Wednesday – February 18

Receive ashes and set your intention for the season. All take place at St. Joseph Church

Mass: 9:00 a.m.
Open Houses: 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. • 1:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

🔨 Volunteer at Heidi’s House – Saturday, February 21

Join 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. (Sign-up required)
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⚖️ Explore Faith & Justice in Unbound – Begins February 21

Join us for this six-week Lenten video and discussion series on freedom, justice, and Christ’s call today. Join from home via Zoom on Saturday mornings.
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🙏 Pray the Stations with ICSJ’s Music Ministry – Tuesday, February 24

Enter more deeply into Lent through this meditative Stations of the Cross with prayerful music. All are welcome!

Visit our Lent page for more details and more opportunities→

Announcements

Begin Lent with us on Ash Wednesday, February 18th

This Lent and Easter season, we remember Christ’s promise: "I am with you, always." Even as we rest in the comfort of His presence, this season invites a response. How will YOU be with Him this Lent? ICSJ offers many meaningful ways to live your response, from Ash Wednesday through Easter. View our Ash Wednesday schedule, or visit our Lent page to explore opportunities to be with Christ and sign up for early offerings.

Feb 18: DMI Survey—Your Voice Matters

Beginning Wednesday, February 18, all ICSJ parishioners will be invited to participate in the Disciple Maker Index survey. This brief survey will help us better understand our strengths and opportunities as we continue growing together in faith. Watch for the survey link when the survey opens next week. Thank you for keeping this effort in your prayers. Visit our DMI Survey page.

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 .

Weekly Reflection Questions

An invitation to reflect on this weekend’s Gospel and carry it with you throughout the week.
February 15 • Matthew 5:17-37

• What steps do you take to always be growing in love, wisdom, and truth?

• Why is honesty so important in our daily lives?

• How do you actively live to advocate for justice and love and our world?

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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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