Sunday Dec 1, 2019

• Advent Bible Study

  Sunday Dec 1, 2019 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

  This special Bible Study will help us spiritually prepare for Christmas. It is held in church 30 minutes before weekend Masses during Advent.

• Mass

  Sunday Dec 1, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

  
  

   

• Holiday Bingo

  Sunday Dec 1, 2019 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  This fun event, hosted by our YFF (youth faith formation), will be held in the St. Joseph Parish Center. Cards are $1 each, and prizes are Christmas items valued at $10.
  Refreshments will be sold: hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, chips, desserts, coffee, tea and soda.
  
  Proceeds will be given to the Ministerial Alliance Food & Toy Drive and to West Frankfort Night Shield.
  
  Come out for a fun afternoon and support our kids in this timely service project!

Monday Dec 2, 2019

• St. Joseph Quilt Club

  Monday Dec 2, 2019 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  All ladies who like to quilt or want to learn to quilt are invited.

• Quilters Christmas Party

  Monday Dec 2, 2019 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

• St Andrew Birthday Club

  Monday Dec 2, 2019 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

  Dinner will be at T.J.'s in Zeigler.

Tuesday Dec 3, 2019

• RCIA

  Tuesday Dec 3, 2019 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): This weekly class on Tuesday evenings is for adults who want to learn more about the Catholic faith. Whether you are interested in becoming Catholic or simply want to deepen the faith you've had since childhood, you'll find RCIA classes both informative and enriching. To learn more, contact Sr. Laura at 618-923-4345.

Wednesday Dec 4, 2019

• Advent Penance Service

  Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Let us prepare our hearts for this blessed Christmas season.

Thursday Dec 5, 2019

• Bible Study

  Thursday Dec 5, 2019 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  Join us each week as we dig deeper into scripture. Fr. Urban leads the discussion in the St. Joseph Parish Center meeting room.

Saturday Dec 7, 2019

• Advent Bible Study

  Saturday Dec 7, 2019 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

  This special Bible Study will help us spiritually prepare for Christmas. It is held in church 30 minutes before weekend Masses during Advent.

• Mass

  Saturday Dec 7, 2019 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

• Christopher KC Member Appreciation Dinner

  Saturday Dec 7, 2019 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

  A mixer gets underway after Mass. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
  RSVP to Mike Salmo by Nov. 30

Sunday Dec 8, 2019

• Advent Bible Study

  Sunday Dec 8, 2019 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

  This special Bible Study will help us spiritually prepare for Christmas. It is held in church 30 minutes before weekend Masses during Advent.

• Mass

  Sunday Dec 8, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

  
  

   

Monday Dec 9, 2019

• St. Joseph Quilt Club

  Monday Dec 9, 2019 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  All ladies who like to quilt or want to learn to quilt are invited.

• Blood Drive

  Monday Dec 9, 2019 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Give the gift of life this Christmas season!

• Mass of the Immaculate Conception

  Monday Dec 9, 2019 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Come celebrate this Holy Day of Obligation.

• KC, Benton

  Monday Dec 9, 2019 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM

  Meeting will follow the 6:30 Mass.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2019

• RCIA

  Tuesday Dec 10, 2019 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): This weekly class on Tuesday evenings is for adults who want to learn more about the Catholic faith. Whether you are interested in becoming Catholic or simply want to deepen the faith you've had since childhood, you'll find RCIA classes both informative and enriching. To learn more, contact Sr. Laura at 618-923-4345.

Thursday Dec 12, 2019

• Bible Study

  Thursday Dec 12, 2019 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  Join us each week as we dig deeper into scripture. Fr. Urban leads the discussion in the St. Joseph Parish Center meeting room.

Saturday Dec 14, 2019

• Advent Bible Study

  Saturday Dec 14, 2019 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

  This special Bible Study will help us spiritually prepare for Christmas. It is held in church 30 minutes before weekend Masses during Advent.

• Mass

  Saturday Dec 14, 2019 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

Sunday Dec 15, 2019

• Advent Bible Study

  Sunday Dec 15, 2019 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

  This special Bible Study will help us spiritually prepare for Christmas. It is held in church 30 minutes before weekend Masses during Advent.

• Mass

  Sunday Dec 15, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

  
  

   

• Parish Breakfast and YFF Christmas Program

  Sunday Dec 15, 2019 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Breakfast is hosted by the Benton Knights of Columbus following the 10 a.m. Mass. Come enjoy a delicious meal and our children's Christmas Program!

Tuesday Dec 17, 2019

• RCIA

  Tuesday Dec 17, 2019 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): This weekly class on Tuesday evenings is for adults who want to learn more about the Catholic faith. Whether you are interested in becoming Catholic or simply want to deepen the faith you've had since childhood, you'll find RCIA classes both informative and enriching. To learn more, contact Sr. Laura at 618-923-4345.

Wednesday Dec 18, 2019

• K of C, Christopher

  Wednesday Dec 18, 2019 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  The Christopher Knights of Columbus meet at the Columbian Club the third Wednesday of each month.

Thursday Dec 19, 2019

• Bible Study

  Thursday Dec 19, 2019 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  Join us each week as we dig deeper into scripture. Fr. Urban leads the discussion in the St. Joseph Parish Center meeting room.

Saturday Dec 21, 2019

• Advent Bible Study

  Saturday Dec 21, 2019 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

  This special Bible Study will help us spiritually prepare for Christmas. It is held in church 30 minutes before weekend Masses during Advent.

• Mass

  Saturday Dec 21, 2019 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

Sunday Dec 22, 2019

• Advent Bible Study

  Sunday Dec 22, 2019 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

  This special Bible Study will help us spiritually prepare for Christmas. It is held in church 30 minutes before weekend Masses during Advent.

• Mass

  Sunday Dec 22, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

  
  

   

• Christmas Eucharistic Adoration

  Sunday Dec 22, 2019 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  We spend a lot of time preparing for Christmas --- shopping, decorating, baking, wrapping presents --- the list goes on and on. But this blessed season is all about Jesus, so let's slow down and take time to prepare ourselves for what's really important.
  
  Come spend some time in the presence of Jesus during this afternoon of adoration. Come when you can, stay as long as you wish. It may be the most important preparation you make for Christmas!

Tuesday Dec 24, 2019

• Christmas Eve Mass

  Tuesday Dec 24, 2019 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  Two Masses will be celebrated on Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

• Christmas Eve Mass

  Tuesday Dec 24, 2019 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM

  Two Masses will be celebrated on Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Wednesday Dec 25, 2019

• Christmas Day Mass

  Wednesday Dec 25, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Saturday Dec 28, 2019

• Mass

  Saturday Dec 28, 2019 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

Sunday Dec 29, 2019

• Mass

  Sunday Dec 29, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Mass is live streamed via Facebook. For in-person attendance:

  
  

  
  
  • A maximum of 50 parishioners may attend Mass inside the church.
  
  
  • If additional seating is needed, we will open the Parish Center where the Mass will be shown on the big screen TV. Communion will be brought to the Center.
  
  
  • Masks and social distancing are required. If you forget your mask, we have some available at the entrances.
  
  

  
  

   

  
  

   

Tuesday Dec 31, 2019

• New Year's Eve Mass

  Tuesday Dec 31, 2019 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

  The Solemnity of Mary, the mother of God