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 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
Mass and Holy Hour Change
Daily Mass on Monday, September 16th will be 6:00pm. After Mass, please join us for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament which will end at 7:15pm.
There will not be an 8:30am Mass on Tuesday, September 17th.
Join us for an afternoon of games on Wednesday, September 18th, 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.
The Knights of Columbus Council 4179 will be accepting donations after Mass the weekend of September 14th and 15th for the Intellectual Disabilities or “Tootsie Roll” fund drive. The funds generated from this drive help support local programs that help people with special learning and life needs.
The Preschool Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who purchased donuts or vouchers last weekend, but we still have some vouchers available. You can purchase them for $15 from the parish office during work hours.
The next OWLS gathering will be on Friday, September 20th at 5:30pm in Kollross Hall. The entrée will be Italian Beef. You can sign up in the gathering space. Please remember to bring a side dish to share and to wear your name badge. Anita Bedell will be our guest speaker.
The next TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) meeting is Sunday, September 15th at 9:15am in the Resource Room. All St. Joseph parishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Knights of Columbus 4179 News
- Knights of Columbus 4179 Holy Family Council is participating in the Annual ID Drive (AKA Tootsie Roll Drive). You will see the Knights at some local businesses and after each Mass this coming weekend September 14 – 15th. The funds collected are utilized to support local organizations, such as Special Olympics which provide services and opportunities for those with Intellectual Disabilities. If you are interested in helping in this effort, please call or text Tom Haase at 217-415-3825.
- The Knights are hosting Cookies and Coffee after 4:30pm Mass on September 28th and Donut Sunday after both Masses on September 29th as part of their Membership Drive. If you have been considering joining or reactivating your membership, this is the time to do so. Join with like-minded Catholic gentlemen to put your Faith in Action.
- The Knights will be selling raffle tickets for a Blackstone 2 Burner Outdoor Griddle with Hood Valued at $349 during the Membership Drive weekend. Funds raised are used to support programs and events throughout the year, such as the Soccer Challenge.
- For your membership questions, please contact Sean Fink at 217-415-1147.
Hearing God’s Voice in Prayer
We invite you to the Day of WATCH (We Are The Church) on October 12, 2024, with a theme this year of Experiencing the Holy Spirit. If you have any questions or plan to attend, please contact
Peggy Billhartz at 217-483-2833 or Carol Gustafson at 217-899-6330.
God Bless.
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:
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