WE WELCOME YOU!
Welcome to the St Joseph the Worker Parish website! As pastor here, I am glad that you are inquiring about our faith community.
The parish of St. Joseph is vibrant & active. The faith of this community is obvious, and it is a vibrant, celebrated, & revered faith. People put their belief into action in many ways. I am overly impressed with the outreach people have to the poor, the food pantries, & the needy. Volunteers are always coming forth to help whenever & wherever possible.
If you would like more information about the parish, or if you would like to be a member, that would be great. We would be glad to "have you in the pew" at our Masses, worshiping & celebrating the Lord's presence. Please know that if you have any questions, call the parish office at any time. We are here to assist you in any way possible.
May St. Joseph the Worker intercede daily for you & your needs.
Enjoy the website,
Father Joe
MASS TIMES
WEEKDAY
Monday: 8:30am except for the 2nd Monday of each month which will be at 6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am
Thursday: 8:30am
Friday: 8:30am
WEEKEND
Saturday: 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am
CONFESSION TIMES
Saturday: 3:15-4:00pm or by appointment
LIVE STREAM MASS (SUNDAY | 10:30AM)
FIND YOUR NEAREST CATHOLIC MASS
OFFICE HOURS
THE PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN...
Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, March 29 and on Monday, April 1.
MISSION STATEMENT
VIBRANT & ACTIVE
We are a Roman Catholic faith family in Chatham Illinois committed to proclaiming the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We live our faith with our words and through our actions. Nourished by the Word of God and the Eucharist, we seek to become a place of mercy and hope where everyone is welcomed, loved and respected.
Parish Pastoral Council
The role of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish Pastoral Council members is to serve the pastor, provide channels of communication and cooperation to the pastor, staff and members of the parish, and provide support to the pastoral work of the parish. By working together in community we grow in faith and fellowship.
If you have questions, concerns or requests about St. Joseph the Worker Church, your parish stewardship or activity committee, or as a parishioner, you are encouraged to contact the Pastoral Council Chairperson, or Vice-Chairperson.
Chairperson, Pat Kornfeld, kornfeld.pat@comcast.net
Vice-Chairperson, Debbie Shawgo, debbieshawgo@gmail.com
Staff
STAFF
Father Joe Molloy: Pastor stjos@comcast.net
Sister Judith Pfile, O.P.: Pastoral Associate jpfile@comcast.net
Deb Howerton: Office Manager sjwofficemanager@comcast.net
Sue Coombe: Secretary sjwchatham1@gmail.com
John Kennedy: Music Minister stjoesdmm@comcast.net
Janice Anderson: Faith Formation Coordinator andersonjl@comcast.net
Grace Stenke: Youth Coordinator sjwyouth@comcast.net
M.C. Garriott: OCIA Cooridinator mcgarriott@gmail.com
Jackie Viste: Preschool Instructor stjospreschool@gmail.com
Anna Barham: Sacramental Coordinator sjwsacramentcoordinator@gmail.com
Cindy Essex: Baptism Preparation essex.cindy@gmail.com
BULLETINS
CALENDAR & EVENTS
March 28—Holy Thursday ~ Mass at 6:30pm
March 29—Good Friday ~ Liturgy at 3:00pm
March 30—Easter Vigil ~ Mass 7:00pm
March 31—Easter Sunday ~
Masses at 8:00am & 10:30am
Please join us on Saturday, March 30th at 7:00pm for the Easter Vigil, which is also called the Paschal Vigil or the Great Vigil of Easter. The Vigil is the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. During this liturgy, we hear the story of our salvation history, we renew our baptismal vows, and will celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharistic with Morgan Scheer.
There will not be an 8:30am Mass on Monday, April 1st.
Beginning in April, Mass will be at 6:00pm on the 2nd Monday of each month, not at 8:30am. NOTE: Mass on April 8th will be at 6:00pm.
Afternoon of Games
Join us for an afternoon of Games on Wednesday, April 3rd, 12:30-3:30pm in O’Hara Hall. We will be offering card games, dice and board games. You can bring a friend, learn a game, teach a game or just sit, watch and visit. Drinks will be provided.
First Friday
Eucharistic Adoration is available on Friday, April 5th,from 7:15-8:15am and 9:15-11:30am, ending with Benediction. All are welcome.
If you missed our Lenten Presentations by you can click the Link behind the presentations to watch it.
Fr. Marty Smith on Faith and Family Fr. Marty's Presentation
Fr. Braden Maher on Prayer Fr. Braden's Presentation
Fr. Chris Hilgenbrink of Eucharist Fr. Chase's Presentation
Preschool Registration for Fall 2024
Preschool registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open to all. Please be sure to register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot for next year. Please click HERE or come into the parish office for a Registration Form.
Pre-School Fundraiser
The St. Joe’s preschool will be selling multiple varieties of hanging flower baskets from New City Greenhouse for $25 from April 8-18th. Orders can be placed in the church office, after masses 4/13 & 14, or with a preschooler. Payment is due at the time of ordering. Basket pickup will be Friday May 3rd, from noon-6:00pm at the church. If you are unable to pickup at this time, other arrangements may be made. For questions or additional details, contact Mallory Sinner, the preschool board fundraising chair, at malloryramos@gmail.com
Save the Date
The next OWL’S gathering will be on Friday, April 19th at 5:30pm in Kollross Hall.
Faith Formation and Vacation Bible School Registration forms are now available. You can find the forms under Forms on the website.
Science and Christ: A Dialogue
was written by Fr. Richard Chiola with Sr. Sharon Zayac. O.P. The book roots the traditional teachings about Jesus the Christ in the empirical data of science, specifically the evolution of the Cosmos and of life on Earth. Readers will understand that the breadth of scientific, historical, and theological content in the book requires focusing on group discussion. For that purpose, a public discussion of Science and Christ will be led by the authors at St Joseph the Worker from 6-7:30pm over three Wednesdays: April 10th, April 17th and April 24th. Paperback copies will be available for sale at $18. It is recommended, however, that anyone who wants to attend the discussions should have already read the book, which is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hard cover versions. If you are interested in attending, or have any questions about this discussion, please contact Geoff Davis— geoffreydavis6212@comcast.net or
217-638-5671.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ~Council 4179 NEWS
- Thank you to everyone that attended the Knights of Columbus Fish Fries, and all that participated in the Charitable Raffle. The funds raised will go to support Life, Vocations, our Faith and our Community.
- The next Knights of Columbus 4179 meeting is April 4th @ 7 PM at the KC Lake Club.
- If you are interested in becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus, please contact Sean Fink at 217-415-1147. If you are already a member, please consider serving as an officer for the next fraternal year.
Ark of Hope Thank You
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Faith Formation Ark of Hope Service Project! We collected $ 4,352.38. Many thanks for your generosity and giving hearts throughout the season of lent!
Science and Christ: A Dialogue
was written by Fr. Richard Chiola with Sr. Sharon Zayac. O.P. The book roots the traditional teachings about Jesus the Christ in the empirical data of science, specifically the evolution of the Cosmos and of life on Earth. Readers will understand that the breadth of scientific, historical, and theological content in the book requires focusing on group discussion. For that purpose, a public discussion of Science and Christ will be led by the authors at St Joseph the Worker from 6-7:30pm over three Wednesdays: April 10th, April 17th and April 24th. Paperback copies will be available for sale at $18. It is recommended, however, that anyone who wants to attend the discussions should have already read the book which is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hard cover versions. If you are interested in attending, or have any questions about this discussion, please contact Geoff Davis— geoffreydavis6212@comcast.net or 217-638-5671.
Caregiver Interfaith Volunteer Services
CIVS is a network of religious and community agencies that provides services to adults 60 and over who live independently. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping and grocery shopping for persons no longer able to leave home.
To volunteer or to receive services—call our parish representative, Sherry Kepperling, at 217-741-2862, or call 217-757-6621 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital to find the help that you need. There is no charge for the services; however, donations are appreciated.
More information is available in the caregiver brochure on the bulletin board in the hallway by the handicap entrance.
Parents who would like to have their child baptized at St. Joseph the Worker are required to attend a preparation class. The next classes will be on the following dates at 6:30pm:
April 11, 2024
July 11, 2024
October 10, 2024
To sign up for a class, or to make alternate arrangements, call the church office at 217-483-3772.
Thanks to Cindy Essex for helping our new parents prepare to raise the next generation of the faithful.
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St. Joseph the Worker Preschool offers a 4/5 year old class that meets on M/W/F from 9:00am - 11:30am and a 3 year old class that meets on T/Th from 9:00am - 11:30am. Mrs.Jackie Viste is the Preschool teacher and provides fun, faith-based enriching activities to all of our students. She is assisted by her aides, parish members Mrs. Judy Gartland and Mrs. Melody Clark.
More information and all forms can be found HERE
To learn more about our Preschool Fundraisers click HERE