Parish Picnic ~ Saturday, September 6, 2025!

We are so excited to share that our parish picnic is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the parish grounds! Join us for a fantastic day filled with delicious food trucks, lively bands, fun kids' games, and much more. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather together as a community and celebrate. We can't wait to see all of you there for this joyful event!

Vacation Bible School ~ June 24 - 27

We are so excited to announce the return of Vacation Bible School on June 23-27! Come To The Table and be a part of this amazing event.  We are in need of volunteers and donations to make this a wonderful experience for all the kids. Whether you can donate snacks , art supplies , or your time as a small group leader or game leader, we would greatly appreciate it! Sign up today using the link below or email Katie Choudhary at re@straymond.net to get involved.

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Starting July 9 and running for six Wednesdays from 6-8pm, we invite yo join us for an uplifting experience as we explore the unique gifts God has given each of us! Register is now open. Please register below and enter through Door 26. For more details, reach out to Kevin O'Donnell at 815-722-6653 or email kevin@straymond.net.

Catholics & Scripture ~ June 8 @ noon

We encounter scripture at every Mass and also, hopefully, in our daily prayer and study. Often, people don't feel prepared or qualified to engage scripture well. This presentation will be about some basic understandings of history, interpretation and resources.

Two Great Nights of Baseball Fun!  June 19 and July 22!

Join us for two awesome nights of baseball fun with the Joliet Slammers! Don't miss out on Irish Night on Thursday, June 19th for fireworks and delicious snacks, then come back on Tuesday, July 22nd for Mystery Night as we welcome our talented Cathedral of St. Raymond Youth Choir performing the National Anthem before the game and a portion of each ticket sold through this offer will go directly back to the group!

Rummage Sale ~ July 31, August 1, August 2

We are thrilled to announce our very first rummage sale, happening from Thursday, July 31 to Saturday, August 2! This is a fantastic opportunity to find some hidden treasures while supporting our parish. Donation drop-off will begin on July 1, and we will happily accept gently used items that are in good condition. If you’re interested in volunteering to help make this event a success, please reach out to us at 815-722-6653 or email info@straymond.net. For further details, be sure to check out our flyer.

Book Discussion

Join us for a reflective session on the transformative power of praying the parts of the Mass in times of pain and difficulty. Hear firsthand accounts of how new habits gained from this practice have aided individuals in navigating challenging moments. Sessions will be held on Sundays (June 8 & 22) from 9-10am and Tuesdays (June 3 & 17) from 6-7pm in the Bell Tower.

Cantor Jr. Workshop ~ Tuesday, June 24

Join us for the Cantor Jr. Workshop on Tuesday, June 24, from 1-4 PM! This exciting opportunity is open to students in grades 4-12 who want to learn how to lead Masses in song. Under the guidance of our talented Music Director, Stacy Sienko, you will complete the workshop and then have the chance to Cantor a Mass! Don't miss out on this wonderful experience!

The Cathedral Windows ~ Monday, June 9 from 6:00 - 8:00pm

Join us for a delightful evening led by Katie Choudhary on Monday, June 9 at 6:00pm in the Cathedral!  Discover the beauty of our stunning Cathedral Windows while taking a moment to pray with them. To learn more—enter the link below for details.

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

Thought the CMAA, we show generosity toward the most vulnerable members of our community. We also benefit, as a parish, from the many ministries the CMAA supports, that touch our own lives and the lives of our fellow parishioners. Ministries that include vocations, Catholic education, & faith formation.  Our parish goal is $ 73,500. The diocese will return 70% of any amount we raise over our goal to us, to be used fruitfully within our own parish. Please review the materials you received and prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year’s annual appeal.

Religious Education Program 2025-2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 Religious Education Program! We have a NEW day and time: Sundays from 9:00 - 10:15 am! AND we’re also thrilled to welcome back the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for our little ones aged 4 and 5.  Early registration helps us with planning, so sign up today!



Online Church Directory

Instant Church Directory offers parishioners access to our online password-protected directory. You can now put a name with a face; access the directory anytime, anywhere; upload or change your information within minutes. An abbreviated version of our the directory is now available through the link below for all to view. To access the full version you will need to create a login. For security purposes, only registered parishioners with a login and current email on file will have access to the full version. Many of you are listed in our church directory, but we are still missing your picture! Please don’t be shy! There are many ways to have your photo added to the Directory: Drop off your photo for us to scan, drop your photo in the Sunday collection with your name and contact number on the envelope, Email your photo to info@straymond.net or we are happy to take a current photo of you or your family, stop by and see us! 

Cathedral Windows ~ The Sacred Story

For as many times as you have proclaimed the Apostles Creed, have you ever wondered which Scripture stories connect to each article? When you last looked closely at our Cathedral windows, what details stood out for you? What Bible stories did you recognize in the medallions?  There is life in our Cathedral windows; life that is calling to us. How do we begin to discover the treasures? We patiently practice Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) and Visio Divina (Divine Seeing). These prayer forms can help us recognize God's indwelling presence; God's desire for us to know him intimately;

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St. Raymond School offers a rigorous learning experience that develops the whole child – academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually – through high expectations for academics and character, a supportive and loving community, and a focus on faith that prepares our students to make the world a better place.

At St. Raymond School, we are very proud of our teachers and staff, not only for how they work every day to ensure our students are learning and growing into their best selves, but also for how they model this learning by pushing themselves to grow as well. 

When you choose St. Raymond for your family, you are choosing to be part of a community – a community that includes engaged and dedicated parents who partner with the school in the education of their children. St. Raymond parents believe in our mission and want the best for their children, so volunteering at school comes naturally. St. Raymond does not keep parents at a distance; rather, parents are invited and encouraged to share their time, their talent and their treasure to make St. Ray’s the amazing place that it is. And we really couldn’t do it without them!