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Give the gift of Catholic Education through our Student Tuition Scholarship Fund. Since 1910, St. Joseph Catholic School has been committed to providing a high-quality Catholic education to the Downers Grove community and its neighboring areas. The school prides itself on a tradition of excellence, focusing on the holistic development of each student – mind, body, and spirit. St. Joseph Catholic School provides opportunities for spiritual and academic growth while forming disciples of Jesus Christ. The mission fosters an environment where children can thrive academically and spiritually, becoming responsible and ethical leaders.
This 2024 Giving Tuesday we look to Renew areas of our church
Replace worn carpeting & flooring in the church $15,000
Refresh paint in our church $15,000
Repair concrete at the church entrance $30,000
Restore historic 100+ year old bell in the bell tower $20,000 - $30,000
Renew areas of the church $15,000
Repave the driveway of the rectory $15,000
Our school community recognizes that the dedication and expertise of our teaching staff is central to our commitment of reaching every child’s full potential. We also recognize the challenges facing educators today, particularly in terms of compensation, which can be significant. Contributing to the Faculty Enrichment Fund allows us to stay competitive with local public and private schools in order to attract and retain high quality teachers.
St Joseph School relies on the generosity of parishioners and school families to fund the operations of our school. By contributing to this fund, named
If you wish to donate to the long-term investment of our school, the SJS Endowment Fund allows for interests off of the principal investment to be used for improvements to the parish and school community.
Thank you! As of November 21, 2024 St. Joseph's has raised $142,053 from 198 donors through our Running on a Prayer campaign to ensure we can enjoy reliable, energy-efficient comfort for many years into the future!
With donations ranging from $15 to $16,000, I am most grateful for each and every gift received. Thanks to you we have already reached 44% of our $320,000 objective.
If you are still considering a gift, please know that any size donation will help us achieve 100% of our goal!
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Al
If you wish to make a donation In Honor or In Memoriam of a friend or loved one, please note the type of donation and the individuals full name, in the "Comments" section of your donation.
Thank you so much for your generosity to our St. Joseph Parish community. Our church cannot exist without the support of people like you. Please know that any donation, of any size, is greatly appreciated!
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