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St. Joseph Welcome Night
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The Welcome Committee, along with representatives of the Evangelization Ministry, Women’s Club, RCIA, Mom’s of Tots, Religious Education and Parish Council joined to meet. |
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The Catholics Come Home program begins with a media campaign during the season of Advent. Its mission is to reach out to Catholics that have been away from the Catholic Church and to invite them to return. |
Over these months, prayers by many of our church organizations, church bulletin articles, welcome tables, advertisements in the Wilmette Life, our Lenten Mission and parishioners placing names of family members and friends in vases succeeds in opening the door to many Catholics that have been away from the church.
As a result of this effort, The Evangelization Ministry met with Catholics interested in returning. To assist these Catholics in their return and to answer any questions they may have, a Mentoring program has been established for their journey back.
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Not all those interested were able to attend the event. Parishioners desiring assistance to help family members or friends return to the Church are invited to call the parish office (847-251-0771) or leave an E-mail message via the website
expressing your needs.
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WELCOME NIGHT
An Enjoyable Evening for Everyone!
Eight new parishioner families attended Welcome Night at the St. Joseph School Cafeteria on March 20, 2011. The evening kicked off with social hour followed by a variety of Pizza, salad and home-made desserts. Welcome Night is held every six months in the St. Joseph School cafeteria.
Fr. Bob Tonelli, Fr. Henry Kricek, and Fr. Albano Fernandes, our parish priests, welcomed everyone and introduced the various ministry representatives.
Representatives who spoke on their ministries included: Tim Johnson, representing the Parish Council; Dana McKenna, representing Religious Education; Heidi O’Toole, representing the Women’s Club; and Erin Brown, representing Guild 3 of the Woman’s Club (Moms and Tots Group).
Additionally, John Henik, representative of The Evangelization Committee, introduced the new parishioners to The Bells of St. Joseph, the church’s on-line newsletter.
Mary and George Pearce, who chair the Welcome Night Committee, Diane Clark and Ellie Weisbard were acknowledged by Fr. Bob for their hard work and efforts in setting up the event.
Join us in welcoming our new parishioners...
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Thomas M. Tucker & Elizabeth A. Tucker |
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James Townsley & Bernadette Alojado |
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Erich, Lori, Mary & Heidi Heger.
We moved to Wilmette in June of 2010 from Chicago. We have 2 daughters; Mary is 3 years old and Heidi is 5 months old. Erich is a Chicago native and attended Loyola Academy. Lori was originally from Syracuse, NY and attended Loyola University Chicago, where she and Erich met. We enjoy spending time with family and friends, and spending time outside (weather permitting). We are looking forward to being a part of St. Joe’s! |
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Colleen & Mike Shinners. Kevin-5, Oliver-3, and Nate-1 month (Not pictured).
Mike is originally from Green Bay and is a physician at Evanston Hospital. Colleen is originally from Joliet and was a social worker, but now stays home with the boys. Kevin and Oliver were born in Minneapolis, and they are now very happy to be living in Wilmette. They are tolerating their baby brother’s crying in the middle of the night and are looking forward to the days when they can actually play with him. |
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Raymond (Ray) & Theodora (Teddy) Ghilarducci.
Ray and Teddy have been married for 13 years and have worked together for 9 years. Teddy is the corporate receptionist for the ITW corporation in Glenview, IL. Ray is an electronics engineering consultant. |
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Numa and Laura Gottardi-Littell. Twin sons, Christopher and Julian. New substitute teacher at St. Joseph’s School. |
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Luis Lucchini. |
New Parishioners who attended Welcome Night, but are not pictured: |
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Jeffrey (Jeff), Jackie, and Veronica Yurk |
Jo Ann White Murphy attended, but was not pictured for this event |
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