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Discover how you can join us in our "Following Jesus" mission:
Connect & Invite, Learn & Grow, Pray & Worship, and Serve.
These categories represent simple steps towards building relationships, growing spiritually, and serving others. Come be a part of our mission to love God, love others, and make disciples.
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Discover opportunities
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Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts
St. Joe's is home to Boy Scouts Pack 60, Boy Scouts Troop 60, and several Girl Scout Troops.
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Euchre Nights
St. Joe's Euchre Night welcomes all who enjoy laid-back Euchre card games, mingling with neighbors, snacking on treats, and sharing laughter on a monthly basis. Players are adults that are singles or couples of all ages.
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St. Joseph Gala
Volunteer your talents and help with the annual St. Joseph Church Gala - an exciting opportunity to support our parish through community and philanthropy.
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Help Plan Community Social Events
Help with planning and coordinating community social events within our parish like Trivia Night, Mass in the Park, the Annual Gala, and more!
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Holy Rollers Bike Ministry
The Holy Rollers plans recreational bike rides on the beautiul bike trails around our parish. Many bike rides contain themes related to Sunday Scripture. All skill levels welcome!
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Host a Backyard Mass
You are invited to host a Backyard Mass for your neighborhood during the summer months. Invite your neighbors for Mass and socializing right in your own backyard. All are welcome to celebrate!
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Irish Set Dancing
St. Joseph Irish Setdancing is a gathering which takes place in St. Joseph Gym every Wednesday evening. Every week we learn new dances under the guidance of a friendly and patient instructor, and we welcome newcomers always.
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Mass in the Park
Join us for St. Joe's highly-anticipated Annual Mass in the Park at Sunrise Park in Libertyville, IL, featuring free food, live music, and activities for all ages, rain or shine!
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Mothers with Young Children (MYC) Ministry
Join MYC for a welcoming space where mothers can grow spiritually, emotionally, personally, and intellectually through our meetings, playgroups, Bible studies, book clubs, and social events.
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New Parishioner Welcoming Ministry
The New Parishioner Welcome Ministry extends a friendly greeting to those who have recently joined the parish. Members of this ministry serve by assembling welcome baskets, and assigning ambassadors to join in extending hospitality to those new to our community.
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Retirees & Wannabes
Join our robust senior community that offers a variety of enjoyable activities, both here in our Parish and throughout the Libertyville community.
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Adult Altar Servers
Join our Adult Altar Server ministry, where adults have the opportunity to serve during the 7:00 AM Sunday Mass. They assist the presider during Mass.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
From September through May during the 9:00 AM Mass, children pre-K through second grade are invited to engage in the readings in an age-appropriate way through crafts and activities. The presider dismisses the children at the beginning of Mass, and they return before the Eucharist.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Members of this ministry will assist in conducting adoration services, and help in the development and planning of special events related to Eucharistic Adoration.
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Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EOMs) Ministry
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Ministers or EOMs) are those who share the Body and Blood of Christ with the community during Mass. There are two trainings during the year in the fall and spring.
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Host a Backyard Mass
You are invited to host a Backyard Mass for your neighborhood during the summer months. Invite your neighbors for Mass and socializing right in your backyard. All are welcome to celebrate!
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Ministry of Care
Our Ministers of Care visit those who are ill, homebound, or handicapped and bring them Holy Communion in their homes, in the hospital, or area nursing homes. Training is offered periodically throughout the year.
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Music Ministry
Welcome to your Music Ministry! By becoming a Music Minister, you can deepen your relationship with God through music and leading others during Mass.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group that meets on the second Monday of each month at 1:00 PM in the St. Joseph Room for fellowship and yarn work. Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted in prayer and given to anyone in need of comfort.
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Proclaimers Ministry
Proclaimers (or Lectors) share Scripture with the community during Mass. Trainings are four times a year.
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Sacristan Ministry
The Sacristan Ministry will help you deepen your Mass experience. Most of the service of this ministry occurs before and after Mass. The Sacristan ensures that the Mass runs smoothly.
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Welcoming Ministry
Welcome Ministers are the "hosts", the face of Christ and of the Parish for those who enter our worship spaces. They evangelize through the way they welcome, engage, and build a community of faith.
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Youth Altar Servers
The Altar Server Ministry is open to youth who are in 4th grade or older. The altar servers assist the presider during Mass.
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Aid for Women of Northern Lake County
We are committed to assisting pregnant women and mothers with guidance, support, and resources.
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Bed Ministry
Volunteer to build and deliver beds to children who do not have a bed to sleep on.
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Care for Creation
Volunteer to join this ministry that focuses on our responsibility to care for God's Earth.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Teens assist adults with age-appropriate activities and crafts during Mass for pre-K through second graders.
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Community Garden
Volunteer to plant, weed, and harvest our garden. All produce is donated to the St. Joseph Food Pantry.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)
Consider being trained to become a CASA for children in the foster care system.
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Food Pantry
Volunteers are needed Monday-Sunday from 10 AM to Noon to stock shelves with food and serve guests coming to the St. Joseph Food Pantry.
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Franciscan Outreach Shelter in Chicago (Lunch-Making)
Help pack lunches for the Franciscan Shelter in Chicago, which helps people experiencing homelessness.
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Giving Tree Projects
During Lent and Advent, hundreds of tags will be hung up in Church on ribbons for people to take gifts to donate. Volunteers are needed to sort, package, and deliver gifts to families in need and agencies.
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Knights of Columbus
Since 1953, we have led the effort to provide charity, faith, and security to both our St. Joseph Parish community while providing for those individuals and families who are less fortunate and live at the margins of our society.
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PADS Sack Lunches
Volunteer to make lunches every week for families experiencing homelessness and living in a hotel.
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Respect Life Ministry
Join others to work on focusing on protecting life from the mother's womb to natural death.
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Serve with Children's Faith Formation (CFF)
We have year-round opportunities to be a catechist (teacher), classroom aide, or substitute. We also have single opportunities like being a crossing guard, hall monitor, and helping prepare materials for classes.
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Serve with Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Incoming 6th grade through adults are needed as volunteers or leaders with groups of kids as they rotate through stations. VBS is a week-long camp in June.
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Waukegan Soup Kitchen
Serve, cook, and package food for families in need at the Waukegan Holy Family Soup Kitchen.
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Become Catholic
Learn more about the Catholic faith in an open and welcoming environment, ask the questions you may have about the Catholic Church, and prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation.
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Bible Study
Explore the Bible to grow in faith and learn something new with others! We have two options - Friday morning or Wednesday evening.
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Children's Faith Formation (CFF)
Sign up your child (4 years old through 8th grade) to learn more about God and our faith.
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Homily Highlights and More!
Check out this page for your hub to learn and grow as a follower of Jesus. Weekly highlights, videos, questions, and more!
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Men's Ministry
Care for the spiritual formation of men as grandfathers, fathers, sons, brothers, friends, husbands, and Disciples of Christ.
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SPRED
SPRED welcomes adults 22 years or older with developmental and intellectual challenges as well as other special needs into full participation with our faith community.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
This is a great opportunity for students 4 years old through incoming 5th grade to learn about God through upbeat music, fun games, and crafts. VBS is a week-long camp from 9 AM to Noon during June.
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Women's Ministry
All women are invited to join us as we embark on a journey of faith formation, social gatherings, and impactful service. Together, let’s cultivate deeper relationships, explore our faith, and make a difference in our parish and beyond.
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Become a Catechist or Classroom Aide
We have year-round opportunities to be a catechist (teacher), classroom aide, or substitute. We also have single opportunities like being a crossing guard, hall monitor and helping prepare materials for classes.
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Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts
St. Joe's is home to Boy Scouts Pack 60, Boy Scouts Troop 60, and several Girl Scout Troops.
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Children's Faith Formation (CFF)
Sign up your 4-year-old through 8th grade to learn more about God and our faith.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Teens assist adults with age-appropriate activities and crafts during Mass for pre-K through second graders.
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Mission Trip
The summer mission trip is a week-long trip for teens that blends service work, spiritual growth, and fun.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Incoming 6th grade through adults are more than welcome to help be a volunteer or leaders with groups of kids as they rotate through stations. VBS is a week-long camp in June.
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SHINE
SHINE is a local service week in July for current 6th graders through high schoolers! We have different local service opportunities each day, fun activities, daily Mass, provided lunch, and more.
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St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School provides a nurturing environment where the focus is on the formation and education of the whole child.
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Youth Altar Servers
The Youth Altar Server ministry is open to families that are members of St. Joseph Catholic church and have children completing 4th grade and older. The child must have celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist.
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Youth Ministry
St. Joseph Youth Ministry welcomes all 7th, 8th, and high school students interested in participating. We provide enjoyable social events, faith-building activities, and service opportunities twice a month.
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heads up!
If you are volunteering with youth or vulnerable adults, you must complete the compliance requirements set forth by the Archdiocese of Chicago to be in compliance with the Archdiocesan mission to protect children and young people.
The Archdiocese of Chicago requires that all clergy, all employees, and those third-party professionals and volunteers who work with and/or minister to minors and/or vulnerable adults comply with Safe Environment protocols for the protection of children and vulnerable adults (see Policy 603). Safe Environment compliance is a condition of employment/volunteering and must be met prior to start. Requirements are verified and tracked in the Virtus online system, and Virtus registration instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Polish.
