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
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
Capital Campaign
Information Update
OFFERTORY COLLECTION UPDATE
If you have read the recent edition of our diocesan newspaper, Bishop Paprocki’s column talks about the offertory collection at Mass. We have made the change to passing the basket as he wishes. Now, he wishes that those who give online/electronically have an opportunity to “put something in the basket” to symbolize their giving. So—in the vestibule of the church on the rectangular tables on each side, there are laminated cards that state you have given electronically. If you wish, you may pick one up as you come in, and then put the card in the collection basket.
Faith Formation Registration
Registration for the 2024-2025 Faith Formation year is now open. We ask all families with children kindergarten through grade level 8 to register for Faith Formation.
Classes will be on Sunday mornings, 9:15-10:15am.
- Tuition for Grades K-8 is $60 for one child and $100 for two or more, and is open through August 2nd, 2024.
Forms can be found HERE or you may stop by the Parish Office Monday—Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm.
On the 2nd Monday of each month, daily Mass will be at 6:00p., not at 8:30am.
Our next gathering will be on Wednesday, July 24th at 11:30am. We will meet for lunch at Long Bridge Country Club, 1055 W. Camp Sangamo Rd, Springfield.
If you plan on joining us, please sign up in the Gathering Space by July 21st. 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!
Join us for an afternoon of games on Wednesday, August 7th, 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.
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.
Save the Date!
Day of WATCH - October 12, 2024
Experiencing the Holy Spirit
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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Form can be filled out electronically by clicking HERE
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