Step Into Parish Life

At ICSJ Parish, we offer meaningful ways to step into parish life through Prayer, Growth, Service, Sharing, and Belonging. If you are looking for the next step on your joyful journey of faith, take a look at some of our many offerings below! There truly is a place for everyone in our Family of Families.

Click one to see how you can get involved and step into parish life!

Pray | Grow | Serve | Share | Belong

pray Pray

Step towards a deep, rich prayer life which brings clarity, comfort, hope and joy into your life and to others!

Liturgical Ministry

Experience anew the deep, rich, joyful beauty of our faith by directly participating in Mass as a sacristan, greeter, usher, Eucharistic Minister, altar server, lector, or children's liturgy assistant.

Prayer Connection

Pray with us! Join our Rosary group or pray at-home for the intentions of those who reach out to our church.

Holy Rosary Group

We invite you to join us in the joyful and rewarding work of pray for the intentions of our parishioners and lifting others up through prayer through our Holy Rosary Zoom gatherings.


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grow Grow

Step towards feeling closer with God, who loves you always!

Alpha

Explore and deepen your faith with Alpha’s uplifting series of films and small group discussions.

Scripture Study

Become familiar with scripture with our life-giving Saturday morning Bible study now following The Chosen tv series.

  • For more information, visit our Scripture Study page or contact Marilynn Snider at denandmars@aol.com

Decision Coaching Ministry

Find support on career and life decisions with an experienced life-coach.

  • For more information, contact Mike Traynor at metraynor@gmail.com

Women’s Retreat

Come as you are, find what you need! Rest in God's Great Love at the beautiful Redemptorist Retreat House in Oconomowoc, WI. Our retreat typically takes place in June each year, so please watch our bulletin and website home page for details.


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share Share

Step towards brimming with faith and God’s love so that it spills over into every relationship and aspect of your life!

Music Ministry

Share your gift of music with our diverse, dynamic, and Spirit-filled ensemble! Musicians and vocalists of all levels are welcome to join.

SPRED Ministry

Be a partner to adults with developmental disabilities who are exploring the spiritual awareness of being in communion with God.

  • For more information, visit our SPRED Ministry page or contact Janice Raclaw at janiceraclaw@verizon.net

OCIA Team

Want to become Catholic? OCIA allows adults to receive the Sacraments of Initiation after an educational and spiritual formation process. Join RCIA as a candidate or catechist!

Religious Education

Help teach the Catholic faith to K-8th graders on Sunday mornings!


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serve Serve

Step towards being God’s hands and feet in this world, that desperately needs help and healing!

Refugee Ministry

Join us in our mission to welcome the stranger through our Refugee Ministry. We partnered with organization like Exodus World Service and RefugeeOne to serve the resettled population in Chicago. Find out all the ways you can get involved in this welcoming ministry on our Refugee Ministry page.

Ministry of Care

Bring Holy Communion to the homes of parishioners who are unable to attend Sunday Mass in person. Join our Brookdale team to help with simple communion services twice a month at a local assisted-living senior community. Training and VIRTUS compliance is required.

Homegoing Ministry

Give comfort, support, and service to families suffering loss. Aid in the funeral liturgy and support the family the day of the service.

Knights of Columbus

Engage in charity within our parish community with Knights of Columbus, a Catholic-based fraternal organization. Our Knights organize food drives, deliver Giving Tree gifts, assist with parish events among other service opportunities.

  • For more information, contact Max Cornellier at maxcornellier@gmail.com

Knit Wits

Knit, crochet or loom baby blankets and/or caps for charity with the Knit Wits! Join our monthly gatherings on Mondays in the St. Joe’s Community Room.

  • For more information, contact Kathy Moustis at kmust1@yahoo.com

High Sight

Tutor and support Chicago high school students from low-income families with assignments and test prep.

Wedding Ministry

Become a Wedding Sacristan and help make the sacrament of Marriage special for our ICSJ couples! Assist with rehearsal, prepare the church, and help the couple and guests on the big day.


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belong Belong

Step towards creating a diverse, loving community where everyone is welcomed and appreciated for who they are!

Hospitality Committee
(Coffee & Donuts)

Host coffee and donuts for parishioners following Mass!

  • For more information on volunteering at St. Joseph Church, contact Kathy Scherer at kscherer@deloitte.com

  • For more information on volunteering at I.C. Church, contact Maureen Powers at maureenhaugh@yahoo.com

Welcoming Committee

Welcome our new parishioners via phone, email and special events!

FORMED: Young Adult Ministry

Find a community grounded in fellowship, spiritual growth, and service with parishioners in their 20s and 30s. Check out our Young Adults Ministry page for upcoming small groups and happy hours.

Women’s Book Club

Gather with women from our parish for fellowship and faith sharing.

  • For more information, contact Angela Gore or Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com or Martha at Martha_60603@yahoo.com.


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