Monthly Archives: October 2023

Novena of Grace

From November 25 through December 3, 2023, members of our parish and diocese will have the opportunity to participate in a novena of prayer to St. Francis Xavier, our patron saint.

Go to diojoliet.org/75th for more details.

Polka Mass and Trunk or Treat on 10/28!

Polka Mass accordian

Join us at the 4:30 Mass on Saturday, October 28 for Polka Mass!


Afterwords, stick around for Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. Come with your car decorated and bring some treats to share!

Urgent need for items at Daybreak

Daybreak Shelter is in urgent need for some basic personal hygiene and food items. Please consider donating items from the list below.

You can drop off items at the collection table in the church and we will deliver them to the shelter.

Another option is to donate by purchasing items from Daybreak’s Amazon Wish List HERE.

Thanks for your help!

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Pads
  • Dental Floss
  • Razors
  • Body Wash
  • Mouth Wash
  • Face Wash
  • Moisturizer
  • Lip Balm

  • Canned Soup/Chili
  • Condiments
  • Canned Vegetables/Fruit
  • Cake Mix/Frosting
  • Bottled Water
  • Coffee/Creamer
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Canned Beans
  • Peanut Butter
  • Cereal