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
FR. JOE'S WEEKLY BULLETIN ARTICLE
FR JOE'S HOMILIES
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
HOLY DAYS 8:30am & 5:30pm
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
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 pastor@stjoschatham.org
Sister Judith Pfile, O.P.: Pastoral Associate pastoralassoc@stjoschatham.org
Deb Howerton: Office Manager officemanager@stjoschathan.org
Sue Coombe: Secretary seccretary@stjoschatham.org
John Kennedy: Music Minister musicministy@stjoschatham.org
Janice Anderson: Faith Formation Coordinator faithformation@stjoschatham.org
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
Join us for an afternoon of games on Wednesday, October 16th, 12:30-3:30pm in Kollross 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.
Join us for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, October 21st, from 6:00-7:00pm.
WE NEED YOU!
Our parish needs YOUR time and talent so that our liturgies, activities, etc., are able to be carried out properly and efficiently. We are currently in need of liturgical ministers. Please consider being a Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality Minister, Altar Server, or Choir Member. Listen to God’s call to be of service to our parish. Training for each ministry will be provided.
OWLS needs your help
Please volunteer to plan the next meal for OWLS on November 15th. Text either 217-622-4979 or 217-553-7242 to volunteer. The Maxwells and the Kirchgesners will assist whoever volunteers.
Knights of Columbus 4179 News
For your membership questions, please contact Sean Fink at 217-415-1147.
The next TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) meeting is Sunday, October 20th at 9:15am in the Resource Room. All St. Joseph parishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Join Us
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
8:30am—3:00pm
Bake Sale and Food and Drink items, sponsored by the St. Joseph Preschool, will be available for purchase.
Our next gathering will be on Wednesday, October 23rd at 5:00pm. We will meet for dinner at:
Mario’s Italian Restaurant, 2841 Mansion Rd, Springfield
If you plan on joining us, please sign up in the Gathering Space from October 12th through October 20th.
If you have signed up to attend and find you cannot come, please contact Carol Lombardo at 214-514-8783 in order to give the restaurant an accurate reservation count. Thank You!
Book of the Dead
Beginning next weekend you are invited to enter the names of your deceased loved ones in the Book of the Dead. The book is located at the entrance of the Holy Family Chapel on the north side of the church. These names will be prayed for at all of the Masses during the month of November, our month of remembrance.
Saturday, November 2nd, we will have a Mass of Remembrance at 10:00am to commemorate the faithful departed, especially those we have served from the parish who have died since last November 2nd. All parishioners and friends are invited to attend to remember your deceased. You are welcome to bring a framed picture of your loved one for the Remembrance Chapel (please label the back with the deceased name and your name). The picture will remain there for the month of November. Let us pray for our loved ones throughout November.
Mostaccioli Dinner Coming Soon!
This year’s annual Mostaccioli Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 3rd, 11:30am-5:00pm. Many hands make for light work! Please take a moment to sign-up for a shift in the gathering space.
Calling All Bakers
We need items for the Mostaccioli Dinner Bake Sale!
All desserts must be unrefrigerated. (The county Health Department states all cream pies must be refrigerated, so do not bring them). Please bring all items to O’Hara Hall on Saturday, November 2nd or early Sunday November 3rd. Thank You!
Important News for Parents!!!
The Cry Room, or Quiet Room, in church is there for a very worthwhile purpose. It is for a child who may be restless, crying, etc. This space enables the child and parent to still be able to hear the Mass, yet not disturb the people around them in the main church proper. But, this space is limited in size and in the number of people able to be accommodated. Therefore, please do not use this space for any other purpose than stated above. It is not a space for multi-members of a family to reside during Mass. This limits other people from using the room. Thanks for understanding.
Please Note
If you are over the age of 21, are still living with your parents, and are gainfully employed, you should register as a member of the parish instead of continuing to be a part of your parent’s household. This will make our records more accurate.
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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