Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese of Joliet

Hours for the Lord Advent Confessions
The Joliet Deanery will offer Confessions from 4:00 until 7:00 pm 
on Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1711 Burry Circle, Crest Hill.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Pre-registration is not necessary.
Protective face masks and safe distancing are required. 

Thank you St. Raymond Parishioners and all the supporters and volunteers of this year’s Giving Tree! We thank you for your continued support and generosity in making helping make this year’s Giving Tree so successful! This year we were able to provide for numerous agencies and families in need! 

Cathedral Music Director Stacy Sienko presents:

Comfort and Joy: An Advent Concert
Sunday, December 13, 2020 @ 3:00pm
Featuring:
ARTSTRINGS - Contemporary Strings
Register to Attend
Online Free-will Offering
Concert will be live-streamed.  Link will be provided soon.

Speaker Series - Virtual Event

Katie Choudhary
Thursday, December 17 @ 7:00pm
Come see how you fit into the story of salvation! Our interactive virtual session will provide you with an opportunity to see just how important you are in God's plan, how you can hear His voice on a daily basis, and how the daily calendar can help you get to heaven!
Register to Attend HERE
 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Dec. 29, 2020
Jan. 26, 2021
Feb. 23, 2021
Mar. 30, 2021
Apr. 27, 2021
May 25, 2021
Meetings are held at 7:00pm in the Parish Commons

We need your help...
Greeting Volunteer: Assist in managing the flow of congregants as they enter the church, making sure attendees have registered online, use hand sanitizer upon entering, are wearing a mask, not to enter if they are ill and ushering attendees to pew.  Sign Up HERE!  Thank you for your willingness to help, Jean Tibbott and Kathy Blotnik Contact us at jeantibbott@yahoo.com or kjblotnik@att.net. 

Cleaning Volunteer: Maintain and clean trafficked areas of the church after Mass. Masks and gloves will be provided or you may use your own.  Approved cleaning and disinfecting supplies will also be provided. The Reopening Leadership Team will train all volunteers. Email mccaffertyseven@gmail.com  to sign up! 

 
Public Communications from the Diocese of Joliet 
 

Please  consider continuing your financial support of our parish during this difficult time. We depend on your support to continue the daily operations of St. Raymond as well as the ministries that take care of those in need.   Here are some ways to stay current in your giving to St. Raymond:

►Drop off your financial support in the Rectory 
►Mail in your financial support to 604 N. Raynor, Joliet, IL 60435.
►Consider online giving by signing up at https://osvonlinegiving.com/2946 
► If you bank online see if your bank offers a “Bill Pay” option.  The bank will generate and electronic check and send it directly to us via USPS.  Most banks do not charge for this service.Thank you again for your continued and ongoing support of St. Raymond. Our faith will preserve and we ask for your continued prayers during this trying and uncertain times.