Feb
16
to Mar 24

Sundays During Lent: Children's Liturgy of the Word

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Children 4 years old to 3rd grade are invited to join Children's Liturgy of the Word at our Sunday 9:30 Mass at IC Church throughout the season of Lent! During the beginning of Mass, children will hear the Word of God, pray with friends, and do a small craft related to the Gospel. Children return to their parents' pews after the Prayers of the Faithful. 

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Feb
16
to May 1

IT'S A GIRL!

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Our refugee family from Burundi is having a girl in June! Please help us support them by purchasing items from the gift registry we've set up here on Amazon. Click the link to learn more about the family and to view the registry. If you see items on the registry that you own (in gently used condition) and would like to donate to the family, please email Allie at aklazura@icsjparish.org. Thank you! (Also, mark you calendars for Sunday, May 5th following 11 a.m. Mass at St. Joe's when we'll be hosting a small reception/shower to present these gifts!)

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Feb
16
to Apr 20

Peace Yoga Returns to ICSJ

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Peace Yoga returns Saturday, March 16 in the IC Parish Hall from 9:30-10:15 a.m. This popular beginner level class will run each Saturday through May 11, with no class March 30 and April 6. The fee is $50 for the 7-class series. All are welcome! Each class includes stretches, basic yoga postures, breathing meditation and relaxation for a complete sense of well being. Pay on your first day of class by cash or check payable to The Peace School, and consider a donation to the Church for offering the space as a service to the community. Please bring your own mat. To register or for more information, please email Jennifer at info@peaceschool.org.

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Feb
16
to Mar 23

March 23: Drive-Thru Lenten Food Drive

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ICSJ Parish and School, along with the Knights of Columbus, will be hosting a Lenten Drive-Thru Food Drive on Saturday, March 23rd supporting Blessed Maria Gabriella Church, Union Baptist Missionary Church, and the food pantries & programs of our LPOT Parish Grouping. For school families, food donation drop-offs will take place on March 21st and 22nd during morning drop-off. Click here to see the items we will be collecting. Thank you for your generosity!

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Feb
16
to Mar 31

Sing with the ICSJ Music Ministry Team this Easter

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Both adults and children are welcome! The kids choir will sing the 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass at IC Church. Adults will sing with our adult choir at the Easter Sunday 11 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church. There will only be two rehearsals, Palm Sunday at 10 a.m. and Monday night, March 25. Please join us! Email Director of Music Kate Ryan at kryan@icsjparish.org for more details and to register.

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Mar
10
to Apr 18

Try Alpha!

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Try Alpha and join a conversation! Our next season starts right after Easter, on Thursday, April 4th at 6:30pm at Immaculate Conception. Just come and see and bring a friend for an evening of delicious food, engaging video and inspiring conversation. Visit our Alpha page for more information and how to register for the kick off night. If you have questions, please email Jutta at jkeenan@icsjparish.org.

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Feb
16
to Mar 18

March 18: Join the KnitWits

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If you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting (or would like to learn), join us! KnitWits is a group of knitters and crocheters who meet monthly to create baby blankets, hats and other items for Children’s Place, a service that helps newborns whose parent(s) cannot care for them. Our next meetup is Monday, February 12th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Joseph Parish Center. For more information, contact Kathy at kmust1@yahoo.com.

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Feb
16
to Mar 16

March 16: Liturgical Minister Training

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Looking to deepen your Sunday Mass experience? Interested in becoming a lector, eucharistic minister or usher? Join the Liturgical Ministry team! Our next training will be Saturday, March 16th from 9–11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. We'd love to support your call to serve! Email Elly at erodriguez@icsjparish.org to register.

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Feb
7
to Mar 15

March 15: Join our Book Club Discussion ☘️

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Join the Wisdom, Women & Wine Book Club on Friday, March 15th at 3:30pm where we will be discussing The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Our March club meeting falls on St Patty’s Weekend which we will celebrate since everyone is Irish on this day! ☘️  Be sure to wear something green. As always, beverages will be provided so bring a snack to share. 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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Jan
18
to Jan 31

Join ICSJ's Daily Rosary

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Come as you are and join us in praying the Holy Rosary on Zoom every Monday through Friday at 12:30 p.m, and on Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. No experience is needed, we will guide you! Pick up a purple card with a purple rosary printed on it in the back of our churches for the Zoom meeting ID and password, or contact Angela at agore@icsjparish.org or 312-787-7174.

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Jan
17
to Feb 11

February 11: Family Mass at IC Church

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A special “Family Mass” will be celebrated on Sunday, February 11th, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. The children who are enrolled in our early childhood grades, Pre-K 3-year old’s, to Kindergarten, along with their parents will be directly helping with the liturgy. ALL ARE WELCOME! After Mass, everyone is invited for coffee and donuts in the Parish Hall. 

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Jan
17
to Feb 29

Drivers Needed to Deliver Migrant Meals

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Volunteers are needed to deliver homemade meals for migrant families on Wednesday afternoons between 2 and 4pm. Meal pickup will be at St. Joseph Parish Center with delivery to the Madonna House; see the Special Opportunity section here for more information about this effort. If you’re interested in becoming a driving volunteer, please contact Allie at aklazura@icsjparish.org. Interested in making meals? Click here to sign up.

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Jan
17
to Feb 10

February 10: Marriage Blessing Mass

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Time to celebrate LOVE! Please join us for a special blessing for married couples in our ICSJ community at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Immaculate Conception Mass on February 10th. All are warmly encouraged to stay for Music Ministry's Valentine Sing-Along and reception in the Parish Hall afterward

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Jan
17
to Feb 4

February 4: Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Competition

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All boys and girls ages 9 through 14 are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Competition on Sunday, February 4 at 12:00 p.m. at the ICSJ gym at 363 West Hill Street.  Trophies will be awarded in each age/gender category and winners will have a chance to compete in a District competition immediately following, and possibly State and National events.  Please arrive at the gym by 12:00 p.m. to participate. For questions contact Dan Stolze at danstolze@gmail.com or 312-622-2293.  It will be lots of fun - we hope to see you there!

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Jan
16
to Feb 25

2024 Annual Catholic Appeal

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The 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal, Together at the Table, launched the first weekend of February. This effort does so much to help ICSJ Parish, our community and the many ministries that are vital to the Archdiocese. Learn more by watching Cardinal Cupich's introduction to this year's appeal by clicking here. Please watch for more information in the coming weeks, and consider making a gift to support the Annual Catholic Appeal and join us in "Together at the Table".

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Jan
16
to Feb 17

SATURDAY: Service Day at our Sharing Parish

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All are invited to join in for a day of service at our sharing parish, Mother of the Americas. We will be helping perform a deep clean of their social center located at 2412 S. Albany on February 17th from 10:30am-12:30pm. This is a great service project for individuals, groups or families. Hope you can join us! RSVP today by contacting Allie at aklazura@icsjparish.org.

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Dec
27
to Jan 26

January 26: Wisdom, Women & Wine Book Club

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Join ICSJ’s Wisdom, Women & Wine Book Club on Friday, January 26th at 3:30pm at Immaculate Conception Church, 3rd floor as we discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Colleen cm.424.svdp@gmail.com and/or Martha Martha_60603@yahoo.com.

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Dec
17
to Jan 14

Christmas & Year-End Giving Ideas

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God calls us to be good and faithful stewards. Sharing our blessings helps us to build the Kingdom of God. Your generous gifts of time, talent and treasure help ICSJ Parish to continue the missions and ministry of Jesus. As we approach Christmas and the year end, please consider your many blessings and determine how you can best contribute. Visit our Year-End Giving Ideas page for some helpful ideas. Remember, many gifts made on or before December 31st may be tax deductible for this tax year.

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Dec
17
to Jan 7

Still Time to Support The IC Church Entryway Fund!

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Thank you to everyone who came together to “raise up our faith” at our annual parish fundraiser on November 16th! We are still working to reach our goal for beautifying the entryway of Immaculate Conception Church and there is still time to give! Click here to make a contribution to this great cause. We will keep you posted on our total amount raised in the upcoming weeks after the final numbers roll in!

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Dec
5
to Dec 17

December 17: Wisdom, Women & Wine Service Project

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Join ICSJ’s Wisdom, Women & Wine group by donating Christmas gift bags items for residents at our neighbor MADO Healthcare (next door to St. Joseph Church). Suggested donations are travel-sized shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, etc.; individually wrapped snacks or candy; men’s socks; women’s gloves; and dollar store treasures. Donated items can be dropped off at either of our churches in boxes marked “MADO” by Sunday, December 17th. The gift bags will be assembled on Sunday, December 17th from 1:30pm-3:30pm at St. Joseph Church. For more information, or to help assemble bags, please email Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com.

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Dec
5
to Dec 9

SATURDAY: Advent Confession Times

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This Advent, consider taking advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Larry and Fr. McBrady will be available to hear confessions on Saturday, December 9th at Immaculate Conception Church from 11:00a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Even if it is has been many years since your last confession, be not afraid, they will help and guide you through it! You can also schedule an Individual confessions can also be scheduled by contacting Fr. Larry at pastor@icsjparish.org or Fr. McBrady at lmcbrady@yahoo.com.

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Dec
5
to Dec 9

SATURDAY: Advent Morning of Reflection

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All are invited to join us this Saturday morning, December 9th for our Advent Morning of Reflection with Fr. McBrady and Elly Rodriguez. The morning will begin with light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. with programming to follow from 9-11 a.m on the theme, “How the Birth of Jesus Continues to Unfold Today.” This is a great way to pause and reflect on the meaning of the season!

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Dec
5
to Dec 16

December 4-16: Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!

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Join with our sharing parish, Mother of the Americas, as they celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe over the next two weeks with multiple Masses, a performance by native dancers, and a concert! Please click here for more information and to view all the ways to join in the celebration.

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Dec
5
to Dec 10

THIS SUNDAY: Tunes Continues with "Lessons & Carols for Christmas"

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ICSJ Music Ministry's Tunes on a Sunday Afternoon concert series continues this Sunday, December 10th with “Lessons & Carols for Christmas,” a sing-a-long with the Music Ministry Team of all your favorite holiday carols. The performance takes place at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Click here for more info!

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Dec
1
to Mar 10

THIS SUNDAY: ICSJ's St. Joseph Table Feast!

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JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, March 10th for St. Joseph Table, ICSJ’s annual lunchtime “Festa Italiana” in honor of our patron saint, St. Joseph! This complimentary feast, from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m., will feature mouth-watering selections from area restaurants along with parishioner pot-luck dishes. All parishioners, school families, and family & friends are invited! See our complete list of participating restaurants here.

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Oct
25
to Nov 20

November 20: KnitWits

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If you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting (or would like to learn), join us! We get together at St. Joe's once a month. Our next KnitWit gathering is Monday, November 20th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. You can come for a half hour, a couple hours or for the entire time…whatever fits your schedule. Or, you can make a blanket, a hat or 8x8 squares at your convenience and drop off at IC or SJ. If you have any questions, please leave a message for me at ICSJ or send an email to me, Kathy at kmust1@yahoo.com

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Oct
25
to Nov 26

Sunday Young Adult Small Group

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Young Adults Small Group is starting November 5th! Meet us every Sunday after the 11 a.m. Mass in the St. Joseph Parish Center for reflection and fellowship. All young adults are welcome! Email Elly at erodriguez@icsjparish.org with any questions!

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Oct
24
to Nov 29

Opening Your Heart Women's Scripture Study Group

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Introducing Opening Your Heart, a women’s scripture study group that will take you on an exciting journey closer to the heart of God, help you form a personal relationship with Christ, and help you find answers to life’s biggest questions through the context of the Catholic faith. All women are welcome! Click here for more info and to view our schedule and register.

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Oct
24
to Nov 11

Thanksgiving Food Drive

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ICSJ Parish & School, with the Knights of Columbus, will host a Thanksgiving Food Drive to support Blessed Maria Gabriella Church, Union Baptist Missionary Church, and the food pantries and programs of our LPOT Parish Grouping. Items will be collected November 8th and 9th during morning drop-off (for school families) and Saturday, November 11th (for parishioners) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the IC parking lot at 1431 N North Park . See the following links for most-needed food items and location information — School Family Info | Parishioner Info. Please reach out to Allie at aklazura@icsjparish.org with any questions.

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