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CHANGE FOR LIFE!

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Support Change For Life!

Change for Life is our opportunity to come together as individuals and churches to help women in our community find the confidence to choose LIFE!

When you fill a baby bottle with change, you provide a woman considering abortion the chance to receive the support and medical services she needs to choose life. Because of the generosity of people like you, we saw 112 lives saved this past year! We believe that you can double that number in 2023! Will you partner with us in this easy way to make a life-saving impact?

This year’s Change for Life campaign kicks off on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, January 22nd.

The campaign will wrap up on Sunday, February 19th. Our goal is to bring in
$40,000! A little change from our pockets makes a BIG change in our community! Generous individuals like you make it possible for women in our community considering abortion to find the hope of Christ and the courage they need to choose life.

There are three ways you can participate . . .

  1. Pick up a bottle from the back of church (or wherever they may be available) on the weekend of January 21/22. Take it home, fill it with loose change (we accept bills and checks, too!), and return it to our parish office or to St. Thomas Aquinas by February 19th. Checks can be made out to “Lifeline Coalition.”
  2. Participate virtually without a baby bottle
  3. Pray for abortion to be erased from our community. We have seen many women struggling with what to do regarding their pregnancy choose life when people like you have lifted them up in prayer. Prayer saves lives!

To Note: Please do NOT leave any filled bottles in the breezeway or lobby. To ensure that your donation goes to Change For Life as intented- please drop it off at the parish office or to St. Thomas Aquinas directly.

All of your offerings go directly towards the mission of life. The Life Coalition (previously the Freeport Pregnancy Center) strives to protect and preserve life by assisting women in crisis situations and prevent ill fated abortions altogether. This mission is impossible to do alone – we need loving hearts like yours to help us along the way. See the Lifeline Coalition website below for any additional information on events, stories of successes they’ve had, and ways to give.

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Talk Series Coming to St. Joseph

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Please join us at St. Joseph Church in Freeport, Illinois, on a series of Sunday talks beginning on January 8 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.  The following talks are:

JANUARY 8, 2023

January 15, 2023


January 22, 2023


January 29, 2023


FEBRUARY 15 & 16, 2023


FEBRUARY 26, 2023

January 8, Deacon Rick Marcantonio will be talking about the Eucharist.  He is an ordained Deacon for the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois, and is currently assigned to the parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Crystal Lake, IL.

January 15, John Jelinek, Director of Religious Education and Ministry Faith Formation Program, will be speaking on Penance and Anointing.

January 22, Teresa Stahl will be giving a talk on Human Dignity.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 & 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Singer, musician, and composer, Paul Koleske, will be coming to St. Joseph Church, Freeport, Illinois, for a two-night “Igniting the Light of Christ Within you” parish mission (See more attached below).

January 29, Deacon Rick Marcantonio will be returning to us, once more, to discuss Matrimony and Holy Orders.

All 4 topics are RCIA based, and all RCIA students are welcome to attend.  There will be no pre-registration. A free-will offering will be offered at all events.

Please note these events on your calendar, and we hope to see all of you there.  Get the word out.  Invite your friends.  Be a disciple.  This is a great opportunity for you to do something special for your spiritual growth and journey during this liturgical season.  All events are on Sundays, all are located at St. Joseph Church, located at 229 W. Washington Place, Freeport, Illinois 61032, and all begin at 1:00 and end at 2:30 p.m.

FYI:  Wednesday, Feb. 15 & 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Singer, musician, and composer, Paul Koleske, will be coming to St. Joseph Church, Freeport, Illinois, for a two-night “Igniting the Light of Christ Within you” parish mission.

During Lent, beginning February 26, 2023, for three consecutive Sundays, Mr. John McGrath will be joining us in a Lenten Scripture Series on the Gospel of Matthew – Wisdom During Uncertain Times.  More details will follow, as the time draws closer.  This event will also be from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

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If you have any additional questions about our line-up of events, you may contact Cynthia Saar at (815) 232-7400.

We hope to see you there!

The Madonna Renewal Center Needs Volunteers!

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There are many tasks around the center that cannot be accomplished alone. That is why we need YOU to support us in our mission to protect life. We are all extremely grateful for the people who have helped us get this far. If you value hard work and the commitment to helping others, please consider giving us a call, or visiting our facility to see what we still need help with.

Thank you for your kind consideration!

160 Anniversary Potluck!

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St. Joseph Church Potluck

Join us at Oakdale Nature Preserve

( 4433 S Cranes Grove Rd, Freeport, IL 61032 )

October 9th

12:30pm – 4:30pm

St Joseph Church Mission Statement

The mission of Jesus is stated in the Holy Gospel according to Luke (4:43):
“I must announce the good news of the reign of God, because that is why I was sent.” “We, the people of St. Joseph Parish, Freeport, Illinois, faithful to Jesus’ mission, regularly celebrate the Eucharist and other Sacraments, from which we are sent both to live the Gospel, and to evangelize our neighbors, near and afar. As stewards of God’s generous gifts we are committed to provide the personnel and resources needed to carry out our mission.”

It has been 160 years since the church building was established. We have done our best to protect our holy place and make it a loving community for all who enters it’s newly painted doors. We would like to thank everyone who makes it all worthwhile- thank you to our entire staff, volunteers, co-op organizations, and parishioners like you. We hope you will support us for another hundred years to come.

To celebrate, we will be hosting a community potluck at Oakdale nature preserve. You can even come and join us straight after our 10:30am Mass on the 9th! Bring a dish or two to pass – and don’t forget your good manners. There will be outlets for hot dishes (bring an extension if you need one) and a grill available. Farther Barr will supply drinks: Iced tea and lemonade. We will light the new campfire circle and make S’mores. We’ll meet under the lovely new community shelter – rain or shine! There are brand new restrooms and a children’s playground.

The main nature trail is now asphalted and easy to walk. It’s a great chance to get together again, since the pandemic has kept us from social events. We hope to see you there! It will be more fun with more smiling faces to join us!

More Info: Peg and Steve Ehlbeck at (815) 618-2310

Or LouAnn Coates-Haugh at (815) 238-1163

As you can see from the images below; we have an absolutely beautiful Sunday ahead of us! Oakdale Nature Preserve has been a long-time favorite destination spot for Freeport residents. The park rangers behind Oakdale have taken it upon themselves to beautify this land, and make it accessible for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts.

Life Chain!

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Respect Life Sunday is this upcoming Sunday, October 2nd!

Please join the nationwide “Life Chain” near you!

Rockford
Join us October 2, from 2:00-3:00 PM to pray for an end to abortion outside
Holy Family Church located at Alpine and Highcrest.

Belvidere
The Life Chain will take place on the Main Street bridge from 2-3pm.

The bridge is located between Lincoln Avenue and Meadow Street in Belvidere, Illinois. People will be able to stand on both sides of the bridge during the life chain.

Huntley
St. Mary Catholic Church Gazebo 3:45-5:00PM
10307 Dundee Road
Huntley, IL 60142

LIFE CHAIN is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for 60 minutes praying in silence for our nation and for an end to abortion

Signs will be provided at all locations.

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Pro-Life Rockford Bumper stickers
Now Available!

Simply make a donation of $5.00 and we will mail you the sticker above!

God bless,

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39th Annual Polish Festival

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St. Stanislaus Kostka

Roman Catholic Church

201 Buckbee St.
Rockford, IL 61104
Phone # (815) 965-3913
Fax # (815) 965-3915
E-mail: church@st-stanislaus.org

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FPC Fundraiser Banquet

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Thank you to everyone who donated items for our gift baskets! They look amazing, and the FPC was very happy to recieve them. It’s all thanks to you, and to the volunteers who helped make this event possible.

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From start to finish, we had an amazing turn out! We are proud to represent Pro-Life in our parishes, and these items will all go towards funding better lifes and needs for mothers and their new babies.

Freeport Pregnancy Center

On August 13th, 2022 at 5pm, the Freeport Pregnancy center will be hosting an annual fundraising banquet complete with a sit-down dinner, silent auction, and featured speaker Ryan Bomberger. The theme of this year’s event is “Give the Gift of Childhood” and will be held at the historic Rawleigh Property, hone if Dr. Keith and Diane Martin. St. Joseph is happy to partner with the FPC in this endeavour. Each church will be putting together a themed basket for the auction. Church members are encouraged to donate items that fit the theme

This event celebrates the joy of choosing LIFE.

St. Joseph and St. Mary church will be participating in the first ever Silent Auction to be held at this event. We will make two gift baskets, one to represent each church. Please vote for one of three options below. I encourage you all to vote for St. Joseph AND St. Mary, even if you do not attend both. The top rated theme will be chosen by July 18th. When our theme is officially chosen, we will accept donations that fit this theme and make our very special basket to give away at the auction. Please watch the bulletin for more details as we get going!

REMEMBER: IF YOU ATTEND THE AUCTION, YOU WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THESE!

St. Joseph – Master Chef Basket!

Thank you to everyone who voted and donated!

Let’s get cooking!

This basket will contain cupcake/cake mix, sprinkles, cooking pans, special ingredients, oven mitts, cook books, spices and all the things you need to bake up something delicious.

St. Mary – Vacation Basket!

Thank you to everyone who voted and donated!

Spend the rest of your summer in style!

This basket will contain sunshine, sandy beaches, tropical drinks, self care relaxation products, and anything else you may need for home-away-from-home vacation day.

For More Info Visit the FPC Website;

https://freeportpregnancycenter.org/

Holy Hour Today 3:00PM

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In light of Roe V Wade being overturned, Father Barr will be holding a Holy Hour of Healing today Friday June 24th at 3:00pm. Join us at St. Joseph Church.

We will pray in reparation for the sin of abortion, and for all the mothers who have suffered through the emotional strife of them.

For more details on the subject, please see the below attachement;

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FIRESIDE THEATRE

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We have reservations at the Fireside Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, November 16th to see the stage adaptation of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS!


With a series of romantic mix-ups and 17 Irving Berlin songs, White Christmas is a musical to enjoy at any time of year, but is especially loved at the Christmas season. This year you will have the opportunity to choose your entree in advance.

You may select from:
• Grilled Pork Ribeye • Beef Short Rib • Grilled Shrimp
All are served with Seafood St. Jacques Appetizer, Whipped Potatoes with Garlic and Herbed Cheese, Baby Carrots, Cranberry Orange Cheesecake. Drinks are Coffee, Tea or Milk.

* You MUST select your entree at the time you make your reservation *
The bus will leave from St. Joseph Church at 8:45am and return approximately 6:00pm.

The cost is $115 and this includes the chartered bus, dinner, show and all gratuities.
To register or for more information, call Mary Koppi (815) 232-4687.

Payment is due no later than October 14th;

Please make checks payable to “St. Joseph Church” and place in the collection in an enveloped marked “BUS TRIP”


RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED, CALL SOON.

If you know anyone who may be interested, please spread the word! We will have a few posters up in the church with all the needed information.