NEWS & EVENTS
• Fr. Meyer Away Oct 26-30 ~ There will be no Mass Monday, the 26th.
• St. John Steps Repair ~ On Tuesday, the 27th, 7:30am Mass will be moved to St. Joseph’s. Tentatively, we are prepared to have 9:15 Mass (Sunday) outdoors.
• All Saints Day – Oct 31/Nov 1 ~ Please join us after all weekend Masses as we process to the cemeteries for a quick blessing of our new Holy Innocents monuments. Then we will celebrate our Parish Feast Day in the hall with refreshments served by the Pro-Life Committee.
• Daylight Savings Time Ends Nov 1 ~ Remember to “Fall Back”. Those who have early Sunday hours in the Adoration chapel – you know the drill by now!
• United Catholic Appeal Nov 14 & 15 ~ All parishioners should have received their UCA envelope in the mail. If you did not, we have extras at the parish office. Intention weekend will be November 14/15 with the opportunity to donate. Last year we fell short of our goal of $91,000, All Saints total donations were $80,800. Please help us meet our 2026 goal.
• Winter Walking at St. Joseph’s PLC ~ Starting in November, every Monday through Friday from 12pm-3pm, the gym will be open for walking.
• Fiat Classical Academy Open House ~ Nov 5, 5:00-8:00pm. Learn more at fiatclassicalacademy.org
• St. John Steps Repair ~ On Tuesday, the 27th, 7:30am Mass will be moved to St. Joseph’s. Tentatively, we are prepared to have 9:15 Mass (Sunday) outdoors.
• All Saints Day – Oct 31/Nov 1 ~ Please join us after all weekend Masses as we process to the cemeteries for a quick blessing of our new Holy Innocents monuments. Then we will celebrate our Parish Feast Day in the hall with refreshments served by the Pro-Life Committee.
• Daylight Savings Time Ends Nov 1 ~ Remember to “Fall Back”. Those who have early Sunday hours in the Adoration chapel – you know the drill by now!
• United Catholic Appeal Nov 14 & 15 ~ All parishioners should have received their UCA envelope in the mail. If you did not, we have extras at the parish office. Intention weekend will be November 14/15 with the opportunity to donate. Last year we fell short of our goal of $91,000, All Saints total donations were $80,800. Please help us meet our 2026 goal.
• Winter Walking at St. Joseph’s PLC ~ Starting in November, every Monday through Friday from 12pm-3pm, the gym will be open for walking.
• Fiat Classical Academy Open House ~ Nov 5, 5:00-8:00pm. Learn more at fiatclassicalacademy.org
PICKLEBALL
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the St. Paul Campus
We have pickleball three times per week: Monday and Wednesday at 5:30pm and Friday at 10:00am.
All are welcome and you do not need to RSVP. A suggested donation of $2/day is appreciated.
Please contact Dave Kuhn with questions at (513) 673-4298.
TURKEY BINGO
Three Dates – Three Locations – Starting October 25th
Everyone is welcome! Bring the kids! Food and desserts available. Questions? Call the parish office at (812) 576-4302.
Everyone is welcome! Bring the kids! Food and desserts available. Questions? Call the parish office at (812) 576-4302.
Sunday, October 25
St. Joseph PLC
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Joseph PLC
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
Sunday, November 15
St. Paul Gym
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Paul Gym
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
Sunday, November 22
St. Martin Hall
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Martin Hall
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
BLESSING OF HUNTERS
Oct 31 & Nov 1 ~ at All Weekend Masses
All hunters are welcome to attend Mass and receive a blessing on the traditional feast day of St. Hubertus (Nov 3), the patron of hunters and the inspiration behind the International Order of Saint Hubertus- a worldwide organization and knightly order of hunters and wildlife conservationists that promotes traditional hunting ethics and practice. St. Hubert, an avid hunter, had a conversion when he realized, while hunting, that God was hunting him, searching for him, desiring him!
Wear camo if you desire.
All hunters are welcome to attend Mass and receive a blessing on the traditional feast day of St. Hubertus (Nov 3), the patron of hunters and the inspiration behind the International Order of Saint Hubertus- a worldwide organization and knightly order of hunters and wildlife conservationists that promotes traditional hunting ethics and practice. St. Hubert, an avid hunter, had a conversion when he realized, while hunting, that God was hunting him, searching for him, desiring him!
Wear camo if you desire.
ALL SOULS DAY CANDLE MASS
Nov 2 ~ 7:00pm at St. Joseph Church
Candles will be lit at this Mass in honor of loved ones that have passed away since last All Souls Day. Their names will be read aloud at Mass.
To reserve a candle, please sign up here or contact the parish office by October 31. After Mass you will be able to take the candle home as a keepsake.
Candles will be lit at this Mass in honor of loved ones that have passed away since last All Souls Day. Their names will be read aloud at Mass.
To reserve a candle, please sign up here or contact the parish office by October 31. After Mass you will be able to take the candle home as a keepsake.
ANNUAL CEMETERY MASSES
November 3rd to 6th
We will celebrate Holy Mass in our cemeteries during the first week of November, in honor of our deceased loved ones.
Schedule:
Tuesday, Nov. 3 ~ St. John Campus 7:30am
Wednesday, Nov. 4 ~ St. Joseph Campus 5:45pm
Thursday, Nov. 5 ~ St. Paul Campus 7:30am
Friday, Nov. 6 ~ St. Martin Campus 7:30am
Note: The daily mass schedule does not change, except Mass will be in the cemetery instead of the church each day (weather permitting).
We will celebrate Holy Mass in our cemeteries during the first week of November, in honor of our deceased loved ones.
Schedule:
Tuesday, Nov. 3 ~ St. John Campus 7:30am
Wednesday, Nov. 4 ~ St. Joseph Campus 5:45pm
Thursday, Nov. 5 ~ St. Paul Campus 7:30am
Friday, Nov. 6 ~ St. Martin Campus 7:30am
Note: The daily mass schedule does not change, except Mass will be in the cemetery instead of the church each day (weather permitting).
CROWNING OF JESUS
November 7 & 8 at All Weekend Masses
Placing of a crown on the head of our Lord Jesus Christ is a visible and tangible reminder that Jesus is the King of our parish, our homes and our hearts. We are called to live this way!
All men should be prepared to come forward for the crowning.
Placing of a crown on the head of our Lord Jesus Christ is a visible and tangible reminder that Jesus is the King of our parish, our homes and our hearts. We are called to live this way!
All men should be prepared to come forward for the crowning.
CHURCH DEDICATION ANNIVERSARIES
Tuesday, Nov 10 ~ 5:45 PM at St. Joseph Campus
Wednesday, Nov 11 ~ 5:45 PM at St. Martin Campus
A dedication ceremony makes a church building a house of God, a sacred place and Holy Temple. A bishop consecrated the altar and consecrated it solely to God!
• St. Joseph church was dedicated November 10, 1861 by Bishop Jacques-Maurice De Saint Palais.
• St. Martin’s in Yorkville was dedicated November 11, 1915 by Bishop Francis Silas Chatard.
Come join us at Holy Mass to celebrate these anniversaries. Refreshments in the hall after Mass.
Wednesday, Nov 11 ~ 5:45 PM at St. Martin Campus
A dedication ceremony makes a church building a house of God, a sacred place and Holy Temple. A bishop consecrated the altar and consecrated it solely to God!
• St. Joseph church was dedicated November 10, 1861 by Bishop Jacques-Maurice De Saint Palais.
• St. Martin’s in Yorkville was dedicated November 11, 1915 by Bishop Francis Silas Chatard.
Come join us at Holy Mass to celebrate these anniversaries. Refreshments in the hall after Mass.
CHRISTMAS COMPASSION
Nov 14 & 15 Giving Tags Will Be Distributed
Reminders:
• This program benefits the needy via our Food Pantries.
• Limit spending to $30 per gift.
• Attach the colored tag to your gift bag.
• Include a gift receipt with clothing.
• All gifts should be placed in gift bags (not wrapping paper).
Contact the office with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
Reminders:
• This program benefits the needy via our Food Pantries.
• Limit spending to $30 per gift.
• Attach the colored tag to your gift bag.
• Include a gift receipt with clothing.
• All gifts should be placed in gift bags (not wrapping paper).
Contact the office with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
THANKSGIVING 5K RACES
Pre-Turkey Day 5K & Gobble Wobble 5K
It’s Gobble Wobble and Pre-Turkey Day season, and we’re still wobblin’ to keep them gobblin’. Thanks to your generosity, participation and kindness, these races have become the food pantries’ largest fundraiser. Let’s keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive and continue making a difference together!
Pre-Turkey Day 5K, Nov 25, 5:30pm in Aurora ~ Register Here
Gobble Wobble 5K, Nov 26, 9:00am in Dover ~ Register Here
T-Shirt Deadline: Please sign up by Nov 1 to guarantee a T-Shirt.
Note: Register for BOTH races and receive 20% off.
It’s Gobble Wobble and Pre-Turkey Day season, and we’re still wobblin’ to keep them gobblin’. Thanks to your generosity, participation and kindness, these races have become the food pantries’ largest fundraiser. Let’s keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive and continue making a difference together!
Pre-Turkey Day 5K, Nov 25, 5:30pm in Aurora ~ Register Here
Gobble Wobble 5K, Nov 26, 9:00am in Dover ~ Register Here
T-Shirt Deadline: Please sign up by Nov 1 to guarantee a T-Shirt.
Note: Register for BOTH races and receive 20% off.