St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

Wheeling, IL

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- Holy Week Schedule
  
  March 22
  
  Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, April 13th. Please see the Liturgy for the complete schedule of masses, missions and reconciliation.
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Today's Readings
- Third Sunday of Lent – Year A Readings
  
  Reading 1 Ex 17:3-7
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9.
  Reading 2 Rom 5:1-2, 5-8
  Gospel Jn 4:5-42
  or Jn 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
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News from the Vatican
- Pope Francis remembers 40 missionaries killed in 2018
  
  Pope Francis on Sunday marked the Day of Missionary Martyrs, noting that last year, 40 missionaries were killed, the number almost doubling from the previous year.
- More help needed for those who feel cursed, possessed, says exorcist
  
  The Catholic Church, through its priests, deacons and lay experts, must do more to listen to, comfort and assist those who feel troubled, tempted, cursed or possessed, said an Italian exorcist.
- Honor Christian heritage by promoting solidarity, pope tells lawmakers
  
  Pope Francis urged legislators from the Czech Republic and Slovakia to honor their nations' Christian heritage by working to increase "mutual acceptance and solidarity."
- In divisive times, Chesterton inspires unity among Catholics, author says
  
  At a time when Catholics seem to be split between conservative or progressive factions, the life and works of English writer G. K. Chesterton can inspire men and women in the Church to rise above...
- Pope praises Catholic tourism group dedicated to young people
  
  Going on vacation or visiting new places should include more than just looking at all the attractions, Pope Francis said.

Lenten Mission

Lent is a time for prayer, fasting, and spiritual renewal.

The English Lenten Mission will be held on Thursday, March 28th, and Friday, March 29th, at 7:00 pm in the Church. Click here for details.

The Spanish Lenten Mission will be held on Saturday, March 30th at 8:30 am in Bonner Hall. Click here for more info.

The Polish Lenten Mission will be held April 13-15th. More details to come.
Tuesdays with Father

THE REST OF LENT
Strengthen and Enhance Your Faith

A new video series starts Tuesday, March 26th after the 8:30 morning mass in Mulcahey Hall. Click here for more details.
Friday FIsh Fry

It's that time again. Our Fish Fry will begin on Friday, March 8th at 4:00 pm in Bonner Hall. Click here for more information.