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.

The ICSJ Music Ministry Team invites all children in 1st grade and up to sing in our pre-Mass Christmas concert. Encourage your children to lift their voices and help bring warmth and wonder to the celebration. Rehearsal begins December 10th. Click here for more info and to sign up!

All children ages 4 through 3rd grade are invited to join the Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:30 a.m. Mass at IC Church on Sundays during Advent. ICSJ School teachers will lead short prayer activities during the Liturgy of the Word and return children to their parents following the Prayers of the Faithful

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.

Thanks to huge number of volunteers, registration for this event is closed! For those who have signed up, please meet Monday evening, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the IC Parish Hall to help wrap presents and write notes for our Giving Tree families. This is a true Family of Families opportunity to bring the gifts of joy and hope to families in need this Christmas season. Thank you to all!

Our second collection this weekend at all Masses benefits the Retirement Fund for Religious, helping ensure dignified care for elderly women and men who served the Church for decades, often with little or no pay. Your generosity supports their housing, health needs, and daily living assistance. Click here to make your gift.

Our Giving Tree program has seen extraordinary generosity—every tag has been claimed, and all gift spots are now filled. If you picked up a tag, this is your friendly reminder that all gifts are due this Sunday, December 14. See our Giving Tree page for more information. Thank you ICSJ! Because of you, more families will experience the joy, dignity, and hope of Christmas this year.

Join us at IC Church for a morning to pause and meditate on our Advent theme of theme of Living with Hope, led by Fr. McBrady and Elly Rodriguez. The morning begins with a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m, followed by reflection from 9 to 11 a.m.

Service information for Louise Nora is shared below. As our parish community gathers in prayer to remember her life and commend her to God’s loving care, we hold her devoted husband, Marshall, and all who loved her close in our prayers. Louise’s long and faithful presence in our parish touched many, and she will be deeply missed.

Wednesday, December 17
Wake: 4-8 p.m.
Donnellan Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL (directions)

Thursday, December 18
Visitation: 10 a.m., Memorial Mass : 11 a.m.
St. Joseph Church, 1107 N. Orleans St.

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.

Lend a hand in refreshing the classrooms at Our Lady of Tepeyac, the all-girls high school connected to our sharing parish, Mother of the Americas, in Little Village. Come together, make an impact, and learn more about the wonderful work happening at OLT. 9AM-12PM, contact Meghan Murray for details at mmurray@ourladyoftepeyac.org

ICSJ’s Migrant Ministry posts daily with new opportunities for education, advocacy, service, and prayer to support our migrant neighbors. Check out the Migrant Ministry webpage for what’s going on locally this week including a rosary for vulnerable migrant populations, a People’s Mass at Broadview Detention Center, and much more.

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.

Curious about your faith? Already a believer? Still seeking? Alpha at ICSJ is a series of conversations where no question is too simple or too complex. Each Thursday evening this fall, we gather for a meal and explore life, faith, and meaning in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. You’re invited—come any week and see what it’s all about.  Visit our Alpha page to learn more—we'd love to see you there!

Join ICSJ’s Scripture Study Group this fall as we watch and discuss The Chosen: Season 5 – The Last Supper. We’ll meet on Zoom Saturday mornings from 9:30–11:00 a.m., to share conversation about Jesus’ final days with His disciples and the moments leading to the cross. Missed the first session? No problem, join us any Saturday! Visit our Scripture Study page to learn more and get the Zoom link.

On Wednesday, September 24th, young adults are welcome to come hang with us after work! We will be at LG’s on Well St from 5:30PM to 7:30PM and look forward to seeing you there. Bring a friend, all young adults are welcome!

If you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting and are interested in making baby blankets/hats for charity, join us on Monday, October 20th 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.

As part of the celebration of the feast day of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the National Shrine will again offer semi-private visits INSIDE her replica bedroom, accompanied by Sister Laura Baldini, MSC. Register for a time slot here. At 5 PM, Bishop Daniel Turley, OSA, will offer a reflection on Dilexi te, the Apostolic Exhortation put forth recently by his friend and fellow Augustinian, Pope Leo XIV, on Love for the Poor. Mass is at 6 PM, followed by a reception. See more schedule information here.

Join us for a hands-on Italian cooking class with parishioner and acclaimed chef Dean Zanella at Tutore Italian Cooking School in Lincoln Park. On Sunday, November 2, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, you’ll prepare and enjoy an authentic meal while supporting our Generation to Generation Campaign—helping to strengthen our parish today and secure its future for years to come. Tickets are $200 per person, and space is limited to 25 guests. Click here to reserve your spot today!

This weekend, our ICSJ joins Catholics around the world in celebrating World Mission Sunday, supporting the Church’s missionary work in more than 1,100 dioceses. Your generosity helps spread the Gospel and serve communities in need across the globe. Donations will be collected at all weekend Masses, or online by clicking here.

ICSJ Young Adults are celebrating this season of thanksgiving surrounded by our FORMED community! Sign up to bring a dish to share and come enjoy a delicious meal. Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30PM in the St. Joseph Community Room (1107 N Orleans St).

Ever wonder why we do the things we do during the Mass? Come to our Teaching Mass this Saturday, November 1st at 5PM, at Immaculate Conception Church to see behind the curtains of the Catholic Liturgy. This is a great way to deepen your Mass experience! 

Come reflect on the Sunday Gospel and share how your faith is showing up in your life today. We meet every other Sunday after the 11AM Mass in the St. Joseph Parish Center (1107 N Orleans St). All young adults are welcome!

Our friends at St. Michael in Old Town invite you to celebrate the Feast of the Archangels with them on Sunday, September 28 at 12:15 PM, right after their 11 AM Mass. It’s just around the corner—and a great chance to enjoy delicious Filipino food, lively music, and joyful community. Please RSVP here so they can prepare plenty to share!

OCIA isn’t just for those becoming Catholic. It’s for anyone feeling the quiet nudge toward something more. Whether you’re a baptized adult who’s ready for First Communion or Confirmation, or simply looking for a deeper connection…this may be your next step. At ICSJ Parish, OCIA isn’t a class—it’s a path forward with prayer, learning and a community that walks with you. Visit our OCIA page to learn more.

On Sunday, October 19, St. Joseph Church will be part of Chicago Architecture Center’s citywide festival showcasing remarkable Chicago spaces. From 12–5:00 p.m, , through free guided tours, you’ll learn about the history, artistry, and craftsmanship that make St. Joe’s an architectural treasure. As a special highlight, at 2:00 p.m. renowned soloist Derek Nickels will perform a recital on the historic 1893 Hutchings Organ.

We are looking for participants (Friends) and Catechists to join our SPRED ministry this fall. SPRED (Special Religious Development) supports children and adults with special needs in growing their faith and finding community. Programs are available for Friends ages 6 through adults 23 and older. For Catechists, no prior experience is needed—training and support are provided. Visit our SPRED page or contact Carrie Mondschean at 312-320-1160 or at cmondsch@hinshawlaw.com for more information.

The ICSJ Refugee Ministry encourages parishioners to attend an evening program on the refugee experience this Sunday at 6 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish. The one-hour event will highlight the refugee journey, the challenges of resettlement, and how we can respond with faith and compassion. Click here to register.

October 5th YA Small Group is back! Come reflect on the Sunday Gospel and share how your faith is showing up in your life today. We meet every other Sunday after the 11AM Mass in the St. Joseph Parish Center (1107 N Orleans St). All young adults are welcome! Learn more about ICSJ’s young adult FORMED group.

From dogs to cats to turtles, our Family of Families wouldn’t be complete without our pets. Join us on Friday, October 3 at 3:30 PM in the Immaculate Conception parking lot as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of pets, with a special blessing of the animals who fill our lives with love and joy. All pets are welcome!