2025-09-28 Bulletin.pdf
Sacraments
'A sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible reality.'
Mother Angelica
Baptism
To schedule your family's Baptism, please call the rectory or email Fr. Rickert at john.p.rickert@live.com.
Any weekday is possible, but Saturdays are preferred.
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Penance
The Sacrament of Penance is part of the First Holy Communion preparation program at St. Joseph Mission.
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Please contact the rectory to speak to Fr. Rickert.
First Holy Communion
Sacramental Preparation classes are held on Saturday at 4:30 pm.
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If you are a registered parishioner and are interested in having you child make their Penance and First Holy Communion, please contact the rectory to speak to Fr. Rickert.
Confirmation
Sacramental Preparation classes are held on Saturday at 4:30 pm.
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If you are a registered parishioner and are interested in having you child make their Confirmation, please contact the rectory to speak to Fr. Rickert.
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Marriage
For parishioners with faithful parish membership of at least one year who wish to be married at St. Joseph, contact the rectory at least six months prior to your intended date at 815-725-4469.
The couple must attend an Engaged Encounter Weekend sponsored by the Center for Family Ministry of the Diocese of Joliet, as well as complete a Foccus survey given to them by Fr. Rickert.
Anointing of the Sick
Jesus showed great concern for the bodily and spiritual welfare of the sick and commanded his followers to do likewise. Since then the church has continued to celebrate the sacrament of the sick for its members who are ill, so that Christ, himself, might strengthen the faithful who are afflicted by illness, giving them a strong means of support.
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The reception of this sacrament is for baptized Catholics who are seriously ill; those about to undergo surgery; elderly people notably weakened by age; those suffering chronic disease; and those dealing with mental or spiritual illness. Children may receive if they have sufficient use of reason to be strengthened by the sacrament.
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Please contact the rectory if you or a loved one is in need of this sacrament.
