Maternity BVM

Camp MOSH - July 28 - August 2nd, 2019

Desserts/Food Sign-Up

If you would like to sign up to bring a dessert or a food item to the Camp MOSH site Click Here

Fortitude Meals

The MBVM Fortitude Meal Committee has already delivered several meals to the local Fortitude Homeless Shelters.  If interested in joining this committee, contact Maria Pallissard at (815) 933-8285 ext. 226 or email [email protected]

Fortitude Collections

Our parishioners are taking up a collection of travel size razors, shaving cream and deodorant for the street ministry as well as the new PADS shelter.  Bins are located inside the doors of church.  Thank you for your donations to help those out on the street.  To find out more information on Fortitude, or to volunteer to help visit www.fortitudecommunityoutreach.org.

You've got mail!

New this summer is our e-newsletter designed to bring you up to date news and information about our parish.  You will receive a newsletter right to your email where you can scroll, click and sign up for any important events within the parish.  If you would like to receive our e-newsletter, click here  e-newsletter.

Mom's Group - 2nd Thursday of the Month 

Be encouraged, ponder and pray together with other mothers, whatever your age.  We don't have the answers.  There's no RIGHT or WRONG way. We are on the journey together.  We will meet the second Thursday of each month, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the Parish Center.  Grab a friend and come, or come alone and make a friend.  For more information click here.

We need Volunteers!

• We are in need of Greeters and Ushers.  If interested email Mary Trimby at [email protected]
• Adult Volunteers are needed for assistance in the office. Contact Elise Dubravec at (815) 933-8285 ext. 135 or [email protected]
• We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers for the Home-bound.  For more information, please call Sister Kathleen at 815-933-8285 ext. 114.

NEW Young Adult Choir - Ages 18-25ish

The new Young Adult Choir will sing the first Saturday of the month at 4:30pm Mass at Maternity and rehearse  at 3:30 p.m.  prior to the 4:30 Mass.  Please contact Chris Lord with questions.  Invite friends!  Chris Lord - 815-933-8285 ext. 133 or [email protected] 

Faith Buddies

Religious Education and Prayer for children and teens with special needs.The Parishes of Kankakee County have begun a Religious Education Program for children and teens with special needs. Come join us! There is NO COST for this program. Those with mild issues to severe disabilities are welcome. Please share with any families you think might benefit.  From: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: St Joseph Parish Religious Education Center, 207 S. Main, Manteno. Please RSVP your child’s name and age for planning purposes. Questions? Think you would like to help? Contact Maria Pallissard at 815-933-8285 ext 226 or email [email protected]

Interested in Becoming Catholic?

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, Inquiry, a program about becoming a member of the Catholic faith has started. Meetings are on Monday nights in the Parish L:ibrary. Questions? Please call Teresa at 815-933-8285 ext 110 or email at [email protected]  For more information on RCIA and the Inquiry stage, click here.

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          Diocese of Joliet