St. Joseph the Worker

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 ARTICLE



MASS TIMES

WEEKDAY                                                                 

Monday: 8:30am   Monday Mass will be at 6:00pm during Lent.
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

During Lent, Fr. Joe will also hear confessions each Monday evening 5:00-5:30pm before Mass and Stations.

 


LIVE STREAM MASS (SUNDAY | 10:30AM)


                                                          

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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


Join us in the church, on Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30pm.

An Evening with Fr. Chase

Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck is a priest of the Diocese of Peoria where he is serving in his third year as Vocation Director. Before working full time in Vocations, he was a Campus Chaplain at St. John's Catholic Newman Center at the University of Illinois. Fr. Chase was raised Catholic, but his greatest love was for the game of soccer. He became a high school All-American and played on the United States Under-17 National Team before moving on to play Division I soccer at Clemson University. After graduating from Clemson, Fr. Chase spent four years playing professionally in Chile, prior to returning to the U.S. and signing with Major League Soccer's New England Revolution. In 2008, Fr. Chase resigned his contract and entered Mount St. Mary's Seminary with hopes of becoming a Catholic priest. He was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ in 2014.


To view a complete list of our Lenten Activities, go to the Parish Life tab, Lent and Lenten Activities or click HERE.


 

On Mondays during Lent, we will have Daily Mass at 6:00pm, followed by Stations of the Cross.

On Fridays during Lent, there will be Evening prayer at 5:00pm, followed by Stations of the Cross.


 

Preschool Registration for Fall 2024

Preschool registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open to all.  Parents of current students will receive first priority; then, alumni families; and then, the general public. Please be sure to register soon to guarantee your spot for next year. Please visit our webpage or come into the parish office for a Registration Form.


The next TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) meeting is Sunday, March 17th, at 9:15am in the Resource Room.


Join us for an afternoon of Games on Wednesday, March 20th, 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. 

 


Our next gathering will be on Wednesday, March  27th at 5:00pm.  We will meet for dinner at:

Chesapeake Seafood House

3045 Clearlake Avenue

Springfield

If you plan on joining us, please sign-up in the Gathering Space by March 24th


The final Knights of Columbus Fish Fry is on March 23rd. We have Andy’s Cajun Breading as an option. There is a Raffle at each Fish Fry to support charitable works.

If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact Sean Fink at 217-415-1147.


 

Ark of Hope Project     

Help our Faith Formation classes help others by donating to our Ark of Hope Project.  We are collecting donations throughout the Lenten season. Please use Noah’s boat in the gathering space to share your donations.  No gift is too big or too small.

 

 


We welcome the following who have registered in our parish during the month of February. May you find us to be welcoming, vibrant and active!

Christopher Moore

Anthony & Chinwe Onwuegbuchu Family

Jacob & Catherine Siebert

Alex & Mary Kate Willis Family

 


 

Save the Dates

On April 10th, 17th and 24th, from 6:00-7:30pm, there will be a book discussion on Fr. Chiola and Sr. Sharon’s Book “Science & Christ: A Dialogue.”


CHWC teens are looking for destination t-shirts to use in a quilt we hope to raffle off this year.  If you have any to donate, please drop them off at the parish office.  They can name a location (such as Nashville, TN) or be a fun place (such as Disneyland).  Thank you for your support.


CHWC Chicken Dinner & Online Auction will be May 5 from 11:30am-5:00pm.  There will be dine-in and carry out options.  

 

 



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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LINK TO SCHEDULER

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