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Misson: In Jesus Christ we will grow and flourish through social justice and service to others in need. We will act as the living presence of Christ in our world as we serve one another in justice and compassion.

Staff Commission Lead: Mary Causey
                                            Email: mcausey@stjoseph-libertyville.org
                                            Phone: 847-990-1213
PPC Commission Lead: Marjorie Gaitan
                                           Email: Marjorieegaitan@gmail.com
Vice Lead: Chuck Nozicka
                   Email:  nozickac@aol.com

Aid for Women of Northern Lake County: to give hope to women who are pregnant,explain the risks in abortion, and offer life affirming alternatives such as parenting or adoption. Carol Walsh 847-249-2700 http://www.aidforwomenlakecounty.org/

Archdiocese of Chicago:  Office for Peace & Justice.  
Visit their webpage for a newsletter and more information. http://www.archchicago.org

CRS - Catholic Relief Services
CRS is a first responder in recoveries from natural disasters, famine, epidemics, war and poverty.  To donate:  888-277-7575 or e-mail donorservices@catholicrelief.org or on their website.
Catholic Charities:our parish supports Catholic Charities and their numerous outreach services: Contact: Lisa Roti 847-782-4117

Care for Creation Ministry: the mission of the ministry is to raise awareness of Catholic teachings on our responsibility to care for our environment and to provide practical suggestions on living out the teaching. Chris Grable 847-566-0470
 
Employment Ministry: continues outreach, networking and providing speakers and resources to the unemployed and the underemployed every first and third Wednesday of the month. John Jennings 847-680-3213. jfjennings@comcast.net.

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Food Pantry:  St Joseph's food pantry is open on Monday and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.till 1:00 p.m. The pantry serves the people of Libertyville Township. Volunteers make and distribute bags of food at the pantry located in the Formation Center. Mary Causey 847-990-1213
 
Giving Tree Projects (Advent and Lent): Gifts, coats, diapers, socks, toiletries and other needed items are provide to families and agencies at Christmas and Easter through the generosity of the parishioners. Tags with needed items are hung on ribbons in the Narthex and returned before distribution day in the gym. 
Mary Causey 847-990-1213
 
International Sharing Moshi Tanzania:  Parishioners have come together in supporting an education for the children of Moshi Tanzania.The Stella Maris School and Guesthouse are currently open and fulfill a self sustaining model for the future of the project. Parishioners continue to travel to Moshi and grow in a new understanding of another culture. St. Joseph Parish, school and Religious Education program support the community of Moshi and are in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in  Africa. http://www.mailisita.org Stan Taylor 847-344-0207 

International Sharing Ministry Nicaragua: contact: Marjorie Gaitan <sharinginnicaragua@gmail.com>  Our parish  will be raising funds to equip a soup kitchen run by the Carmelite Sisters in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua that will feed and nourish 130 children living in poverty-one meal a day, five days a week, 

Respect Life Ministry: as Catholics we are deeply committed to a Culture of Life where every human being is valued and protected from the moment of conception until natural death.
Joann Seal  847-367-8478 sealjoann@comcast.net.
Patty Keegan 847-367-8726  PLK718@aol.com.
 
Rosary Makers: a group of parishioners who come together in prayer and make Rosaries to be distributed to others. Contact Rhoda 847-362-5659

Beacon Place: Barb Karacic    www.beacon-place.org     224-399-9267
At Beacon Place, we strive to feed, educate, activate, train, and empower children and families through food and technology resources that will enable them to develop as stronger individuals and communities.

CASA:  Michael Knight    Michael@knightinvestmentplanning.com   847-367-5191 
CASA mission is central to fulfilling society’s most fundamental obligation by making sure qualified, compassionate adults will fight for and protect a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to learn and grow in the security of a loving family.
CASA’s vision is to transform lives and provide hope and healing for all abused and neglected children who are assigned a CASA volunteer. As advocates for these children, we do everything possible to ensure they receive expeditious placement in safe, permanent, and loving homes. http://casalakecounty.com/

Elder Care:  Volunteers are needed to provide grocery shopping, transportation to doctor appointments and visits to the elderly in Lake County. Contact:Jill Grubbs 847-406-4683.   ElderCARE is the only free door-through-door medical transportation service in northern Lake County. Training provided. http://www.eldercarelakecounty.org

El Nino Rey:    Kathleen O'Connor:847-528-5873  ocfam6@att.net.   
El Niño Rey organizes dental missions to a poverty stricken area in central Mexico.  Over the past 10 years, many North Shore dentists, hygienists, and other volunteers have given their time and talents to provide free dental care to the very poor.  They also give scholarships to over 900 kids each year in order to help them stay in school longer and hopefully break the cycle of poverty. http://www.elninorey.org
 
Feed My Starving Children: new permanent site in Libertyville to volunteer and make meals to feed God's children. Sign up on line at FMSC.org 763-504-2919 or 847-519-9605. 
Feed My Starving Children is a Christian, hunger-relief organization whose goal is to provide nutritious, specially formulated meals to starving children around the world, through engaging the hearts of donors and volunteers who feel called to partner with us in this compassionate mission.
 
The Community Center: contact CArla Gutierrez 847-782-4145
The mission of the Center is to provide social services to those in need in Lake County
 
Haven: contact: Kate Ceithaml kate@lakecountyhaven.org    847-680-1901
To empower homeless women and their children to achieve permanent, independent living. It is our vision that no one who enters our program will ever be homeless again.
 
Knights Of Columbus: members show love for their neighbors through charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Contact: Dan Love 847-961-0206.  dbl960@comcast.net
 
Lake County United:  Advocates for human dignity and the common good in our community. Initiatives are around senior care such as the Winchester House, and affordable housing and mentoring/tutoring programs in support of education needs in Waukegan. Michael Knight 847-367-5191
 
Maristella: to promote self- sufficiency of the homeless women and mothers with children in Lake County by providing assistance with safe, clean, affordable housing,rent subsidies, educational and casework services. Contact Fran 847-367-5360
 
Mary and Joseph Shelter Soup Kitchen in Chicago:  St. Joseph parishioners serve sandwiches to the men and women who are homeless at the shelter in Chicago three Sunday evenings per month. Randy Nipper 847-573-1762 https://www.franoutreach.org/
 
PADS: Public Action to Deliver Shelter provides meals and shelter for persons who are homeless in Lake County. United Methodist Church and St. Joseph Parish provides sites for PADS on Saturday nights. 847-367-5627 http://www.padslakecounty.org. Contact Joel Williams 847-689-4357.
St. Joseph Bed Ministry:contact Dan Harris 847-722-5345. Building and delivering beds to children that do not have one.
Simple Acts of Kindness:contact Mary CAusey 847-990-1213-providing acts of kindness to others in our parish and community.
 
Waukegan Soup Kitchen: Friday and Saturday nights teams of parishioners serve meals at the Waukegan Soup Kitchen. Chris Muender 847-362-4089. Mike Lynn 847-975-2692
 http://www.mostblessedtrinityparish.org

Waukegan to College: is a targeted program that helps disadvantaged students prepare for, achieve admission, and succeed in college. There are many opportunities for mentoring or tutoring a child. Contact:Elyse Danckers 630-306-5512.http://www.waukegantocollege.org