St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Sunday, September 20, 2020 ♦ Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement L oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors.
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St. Alphonsus Liguori Church
Sunday, September 20, 2020 ♦ Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Mission Statement
L oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors.
Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 2
Mass Intentions St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070
www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org • 847.255.7452
PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Nhat Le - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 102 Pastoral Minister: Doreen Kelly, M.A.P.S. [email protected] 847-255-7452 x 157 Deacons: Steve Stecker - [email protected] 847.331.4957 Cal Blickle - [email protected] 847.392.7398 School Principal: Janice DiVincenzo - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 115 School Office Manager: Linda Bromer - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 114 Facilities Manager: Rich Miceli - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 125 Business Manager: Wendy Mattison - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 101 Parish Office Assistant: Alyce Gilarski - [email protected] 847.255.7452 Communications Manager / Admin. Assistant: Deana McKavanagh - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 131 Parish Office Receptionist: Margaret Harnett - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 100 Director of Religious Education Grades K-5: Susan Panek [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 104 Director of Religious Education Grades 6-8: Anne Balzanto [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 116 Music- Saturday 5:00pm: Mary Pietro Director of Music- Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am: Roslyn McQuillan Ministry of Care Coordinator: Andrea Ricard - 847.255.7452 x 170
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Barb Teeple- Co-Chair, Hernan Fonseca- Co-Chair, Doreen Kelly- Parish Staff Rep., Ryan Ostrowski, Paulette Ludvigsen, Alicja Folta, Aga Adamska, Monica Kort, Joe Vaccarella and Ron Wendell
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Janice DiVincenzo- Principal, Rob Bradford- President, Ray Suerth- Vice President, Eric Claudio, Laura Maglio, Andrew Ortiz, Karl Kowalski and Ray Kuper
FINANCE COMMITTEE Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Jeff Huff & John Balzanto (co-chairs), Larry Gulik, Ray Suerth, Joanne Topham, Paul Marcy and Wendy Mattison- Parish Staff
PARISH OFFICE Parish Office open 9:00am—4:00pm M-F SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED MASSES Sunday ........................ 8:30 am & 11:00 am Weekdays .................. 8:15 am (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4) Saturday .................... 5:00 pm (Anticipated Liturgy) Holy Days…………...8:15 am & 7:00 pm (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION By appointment only. Please call Fr. Joe 847-255-7452 x 102.
MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 x 105.
BAPTISMS 1st and 3rd Sundays - Please call Parish Office for information and arrangements.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) For those contemplating becoming Catholic or those wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452.
Sunday, September 20 - LIVE-STREAMED MASS @ 11:00 AM 8:30am †Michael Whelan †John Tisza 11:00am †Al & Adele Gareri †Joan Berry †William Gleason †Eugene Jean Monday, September 21 8:15am †Ken Marcotte †Veronica Foloky †Phyllis Rossbach Tuesday, September 22 8:15am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Wednesday, September 23 8:15am †Jean Perkowitz Thursday, September 24 8:15am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Friday, September 25 8:15am †Grace Valenziano Saturday, September 26 5:00pm †George Fine †Jim Anderson Sunday, September 27 - LIVE-STREAMED MASS @ 11:00 AM 8:30am †Michael Whelan †John Tisza 11:00am †Al & Adele Gareri
Altar Bread and Wine We invite you to make a donation toward the cost of the altar bread and wine used at Mass. It will be announced in the bulletin for the week. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452. Suggested donation $25.
“The last will be first, and the first will be last” (Matt 20: 16). As a kid I often heard this from my parents as my siblings and I raced to see who would get to sit in the front seat of the car (pre-airbag era) or as we hurriedly reached for the biggest piece of dessert. Back then, this phrase did me no good…being last, which I usually was, landed me in the back seat and with a less favorable dessert. In my childhood, I was not impressed by these words from Jesus. I did not understand what this meant about the kingdom of God.
The last time I wrote to you, we were also ruminating on what the kingdom of God is like. In
Matthew’s July 26 gospel, Jesus compared the kingdom to three things: a treasure which brings great joy, a searching merchant, and a powerful net. Today again in Matthew’s gospel, seven chapters later, Jesus says “the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner” whose goal is to take care of his vineyard. This adds a new spin. This landowner surprises us with a challenge to what we think about fairness. In human logic, you get what you earn, right? However, in the justice of God, those who are “last,” like the workers who went all day without being chosen, receive an equal share in what awaits all who answer God’s call. As a social justice message, this gospel reinforces that we are to care for the least among us while we are here on God’s earth, to notice those who go unnoticed yet have all the same needs as we whose needs are met. It also bears pointing out that the landowner needed all the workers for his vineyard. We cannot fool ourselves into thinking that the work of the kingdom only requires people who show up, who are organized, who feel like they have something to offer, who may already be equipped. It requires every one of us, so rather than racing to get in line, we may be called to recognize the gifts of another and to support them in acknowledging their own worthiness.
Beyond its social justice tones, today’s gospel tells us a story of God’s generous love. God seeks to
give us grace we have not earned. The idea of worthiness is a human-made constraint. In God’s view there is no “worthy” – every single human, made in God’s image, is equally loved no matter if they are aware of it or how they respond. As I reflected on this realization, it crossed my mind that as Jesus looked upon the Scribes, the Pharisees, and even his persecutors, he knew that his Father loved them as much as God loves him. Is this what moved him to forgive from the cross? This is mind-blowing! God loves the people we do not, no matter what we think! We don’t really have to line up in any fashion for God’s love, because God extends it to all of us all the time. All of us. This has been a rough year in which the rhetoric of division seems to be a dominant voice, especially in the media. This gospel challenges us to stop before adding our voices to the division and derision, in the knowledge that God’s deepest desire is to boundlessly love each human creation. It may mean we say nothing and pray for the grace to have hearts so filled by God’s love that both our friends and our enemies hear God’s voice in ours.
God’s peace be in your hearts this week! Doreen Kelly
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Sunday, September 20 Mass - Church - *8:30am, *11:00am (No 5:00pm Mass) *Parking Lot Mass Participation - 8:30am - See page 5 *Live-Streamed Mass - 11:00am -Links on website & Facebook page
Monday, September 21—Friday, September 25 Private Prayer - Church - 7:45am & Daily Mass - 8:15am
Tuesday, September 22
Adoration - Church - 6:30pm—7:00pm
wEDNESday, September 23
*Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am (*Now on Wednesdays!)
Saturday, September 26
No 8:15am Mass Mass - Church - 5:00pm
This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, September 27
Mass - Church - *8:30am, *11:00am (No 5:00pm Mass) *Parking Lot Mass Participation - 8:30am - See page 5 *Live-Streamed Mass - 11:00am -Links on website & Facebook page
You will need to sign in for Mass at the door. Masks Required.
Please bring a face mask covering to Mass.
Parish Office open 9:00am-4:00pm ● Monday—Friday. (Face mask covering required to enter building)
For full details regarding the gradual reopening procedures based on
Archdiocese guidelines, please refer to our website.
Please watch our website for the most current information. If you would like the Sacrament of Reconciliation, need to speak with Fr. Joe, or
have an emergency requiring a priest, please contact Fr. Joe at 847-255-7452 x 102
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Parking Lot Mass Participation
to Receive Eucharist
We invite you to participate in Sunday, 8:30am Mass by parking your vehicle in the back lot.
Please park your vehicle along the south side of church
across from the portico.
While in your vehicle, you can access an audio feed of the Mass by tuning your car radio to frequency FM90.3. (This Mass is not live–streamed.)
At the time for distribution of the Eucharist, an assistant will come out ahead of the Eucharistic Minister with hand sanitizer. Even though you are in your car, please put on a mask at this time. You will need to roll down your car windows and hold out both
your hands with your palms up. The assistant will spray your hands with hand sanitizer. Then the Eucharistic Minister will give you communion. The Eucharistic
Minister will be wearing a face covering/mask and a face shield.
The assistant will also be carrying a basket for offerings should you wish to make your Sunday donation in this way.
Please be patient because it will take some time to get to each person. Thank you for the prayers you have offered for our parish already! We know God hears them because we
could not have come this far without them!
Questions?
Call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
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Public Masses
You will need to sign in for Mass at the door. Questions? Please call the Parish Office at
847-255-7452
While our staff and volunteers attempt to take appropriate precautions consistent with the advice of public health authorities, parishioners and guests should understand that they
assume the risk of contracting Covid-19 anytime they enter a public space since such precautions do not eliminate the risk of infection.
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We warmly welcome you to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish!
Registering at St. Alphonsus Parish is important so that we can serve your needs for events such as Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, School Registrations, Religious Education Registrations and more! We are often asked to provide letters as affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation sponsors. We
would also like to reach out to those who are sick at home, in the hospital or a nursing home. Young adults age 18+ should register on their own.
Registered parishioners receive all mailings throughout the year. If you currently do not receive mailings, you can register online at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org, or call the Parish Office at
847-255-7452. You will receive a Welcome Packet which includes helpful information about our parish, and pertinent information regarding our many parish ministries.
For those already registered who would like to update their information, or receive e-mail communication about parish events, please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
For more information visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Photo Courtesy of Wendy Mattison
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The Memorial Garden for Joanne Twomey was blessed on September 12, 2020
Blessed are You, O Lord our God, Maker of all the universe: You have made the sun and moon and stars, the earth and all who live in it. To you belong the seasons of every year as well as the seasons of our lives. All glory and praise are Yours, O Lord our God! Today we remember with love and respect our sister, Joanne, who worshiped with us here for many years. Joanne’s dedication to our parish home helped both the campus and the community of St. Alphonsus to grow into what it is today. It is fitting that she be remembered with this garden which displays for us the beauty of God’s creation in each of its seasons. Lord, we ask your blessing on this special garden as a place not only to praise you in the wonders of nature but to remember our sister, Joanne. Bless what grows here and make it flourish, just as Joanne’s many gifts of time, talent, and treasure continue to help our parish community to thrive. Bless all who will pray here; give them grace and peace. May comfort and joy be found in Joanne’s Garden, which we bless (+) in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Stewardship, Returning Our First Fruits . . .
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Protecting God’s Children
Adults who work with children while assisting St. Alphonsus Liguori School and Parish are required to
register with a Virtus account, complete background checks and attend an online VIRTUS Training Session
(in English or Spanish).
Register at www.virtus.org
Questions? Contact Site Administrators: Deana McKavanagh 847.255.7452
or Linda Bromer 847-255-5538
Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible
purchases to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish and School when you designate us as your
preferred charitable organization. Visit our parish website for the Amazon
link to get started.
Thank you for your consideration!
Congratulations!
Jeff Ostrowski was recently elevated to the 4th Degree in our Knights of Columbus Council 17238.
Jeff was presented his certificate and his 4th
degree wardrobe on Sept. 13th by Council Grand
Knight Bob McLoughlin and fellow council member 4th
Degree Grand Knight Juan Huerta who is also the
Faithful Navigator from Seton Ann Hall's 4th Degree
Assembly.
Please join me to say "Congratulations to Jeff and
thank you for your leadership and commitment to your faith and the Knights
of Columbus."
Jim Kelly, Recorder, Council 171238, St Alphonsus Liguori
Drop off form in the secure mailbox outside the Parish Office.
Did you know that we still have 19 students who are awaiting scholarships to attend our school this
fall? Now is the time to consider donating to Empower Illinois St. Alphonsus Liguori School to
make it possible for these children to have a chance to access Catholic education.
Visit www.saintalphonsusschool.com for a walk through of the entire donation process.
Thank you for your kind consideration!
Helping our School Just Became Easier!
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Saint Alphonsus Prayer Circle
Ministers offer spiritual and moral support to those experiencing serious concerns in their lives. They want to
pray with you for special intentions, such as a serious illness or emergency situation.
When called upon, these ministers pass your prayer request to all members. Prayers are
kept within the Prayer Circle and are not announced at Mass unless you wish.
If you are in need of this prayer support, please call:
Diane Kachigian 847-215-2548
The Ministry of Care FOOD PANTRY NEWS… We would like to thank the members of the Prospect Heights Garden Club for organizing and collecting food last month for the Saint Alphonsus Food Pantry. Thanks to all involved for their gifts of time, talent and treasure! Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items: Boxes of cereal Cans of tuna Boxes of macaroni & cheese Thank you for your donations and generosity!
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Parish and School Events . . . . . Domestic Violence Ministry
of St. Alphonsus
Awareness + Education = Hope
Remember, you are not alone...
If you are a victim of Domestic Violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact:
WINGS 24 hour Hotline and Counseling Services
and Emergency Shelter at (847) 221-5680
National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hour (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673
National Dating Abuse Helpline (866) 331-9474
In an Emergency dial 911
Visit www.ndvh.org for more information
Weekly/Daily Reading Guides and Reflections
Available online at:
WWW.USCCB.ORG This is the U.S. conference of Catholic Bishops website. They offer links to the daily prayers, and there are links to reflections and homilies for most days. WWW.Formed.org St. Alphonsus Parishoners have FREE access to the formed.org which features the “Opening the Word” series, a weekly reflection with a printable guide you can use through the week. www.Dynamiccatholic.com Matthew Kelly is a world-renowned Catholic speaker. You can subscribe to receive daily reflections. WWW.wordonfire.org Bishop Robert Barron’s weekly homilies are available for free.
Social Media Corner
**St. Alphonsus LIVE-STREAMED Mass Sundays at 11:00am** St. Alphonsus Liguori Facebook Page
Sunday Mass, 9:00am from Mercy Home on WGN Channel 9 - https://www.mercyhome.org/sunday-mass/#local-listings
Every morning (pre-recorded) - Visit Fr. Peter Wojcik's Instagram @chicagopriest for a daily reflection, prayer intentions, and practical tips for putting #faithoverfear
Every evening (LIVE at 7.30pm CST) - Tune in to Fr. Peter's Instagram @chicagopriest to join in prayer and worship for #faithoverfear
Tuesday – Evening prayer service Wednesday – Mass Thursday – Eucharistic Adoration Friday – Evening prayer service
Sunday morning (LIVE at 10am CST) - Visit Fr. Peter's Instagram @chicagopriest to join in prayer and worship for #faithoverfear
Additional Televised and online Masses: EWTN daily Masses https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings Daily Mass with Pope Francis (translated in English) http://www.catholictv.org/shows/pope-francis-daily-mass
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Event Sponsored by St. Al’s Knights of Columbus
& Men’s Club to Benefit St. Alphonsus School
Saturday, October 10, 2020 Old Orchard Country Club
Everyone Welcome! (Teens ages 16 & 17 with adult) 18 Hole Scramble Format —1:00pm Shotgun Start!
$110 Per Golfer Price Includes: Game of Golf / Power Cart / Lunch / 1 Drink
St Alphonsus Knights of Columbus Council 17238 is offering a total of up to $500 towards first
cash donations as a 50% match on donations to St Alphonsus School made at the time of check in. Donations for matching contributions of cash or checks made out to St Alphonsus Liguori School,
are both acceptable at check in for matching donations.
Tickets on sale now - Event limited to 60 golfers PAY BY CHECK for $110 per golfer made out to:
St. Alphonsus Liguori Knights of Columbus Council 17238 MAIL PAYMENT TO: Jim Kelly, 1290 S. Highgoal Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090
Lunch Sponsors Needed: Contact Jim Kelly 847.833.7805
For more event details visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Donations will be used to offset high-level cleaning costs for St. Alphonsus School due to COVID 19 for the 2020/2021 school year.
Golf Anyone?
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Religious Education Registration is Open! Classes will be at home. Book pickup October 4.
Religious Education
Tuition Fees $200 for one child
$300 for two children $400 for three or more children
Sacramental Fees $50 First Communion
$75 Confirmation
Registration AND Full Payment are DUE by October 1
Information, Registration and Payments Visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Consider Volunteering!
Discounts given to students of Catechists and Aides Contact Anne Balzanto at [email protected]
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Saint Alphonsus School News
Know anyone who is looking for work? St. Alphonsus may be the place for you!
We are currently seeking the following: Part-time lunchroom manager- some training is required and will be provided Contact Janice DiVincenzo: 847-255-5538 or [email protected] Part-time maintenance worker Contact Rich Miceli: 847-255-7452 or [email protected]
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Pfc. Myra Hall, USMC, granddaughter of Pat Hall IT3 James A. Holcombe, USN, son of Christopher & Cartina Holcombe Seth Rouse - USN, great grandson of Marion Mersch Pvt. Kenneth Ehrhardt, grandson of Martin and Mary Jean O’Leary Medic Specialist Charles Humes, grandchild of Theresa Mabus LCpl. USMC Kevin L. Kohout, grandson of Lucille Kohout Pfc Stephen Provost, grandson of Leo and Catherine Provost Maj. Jeremy Glenz, U.S. Army, nephew of Rich and Carmen Miceli Pfc. Ryan Korman, parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Srg. Tony Berkowitz, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Lt. Col Michael B. Sheridan and Maj. Chiara Sheridan, U.S. Army, nephew and wife of the family of Anita Thomas Maj. Christina M. Rudolph, U.S. Army Reserves, daughter of Julianne Henington Pfc Anthony Saladino, relative of the Biagini Family LCp1. Tim Haerr, USMC, great nephew of Joyce Patton Srg. William Bavetta, U.S. Army, nephew of Clemens and Debra Haskell LCpl. Tiehg O’Leary, USMC, son of Tom and Bernadette O’Leary LCDR Patrick Mitchell, USN, Son-in-law of Jean and Tom Spiegelhalter Chief Petty Officer, Matthew Lee, USN, Nephew of Patrick Lee 1st Lt. Matthew Rowe, USN, nephew of Teresa Hays Spec. Zachary W. Reed, U.S.Army, grandson of Connie Reed
~ Those in the Military ~
We would like to keep Active Duty Military who proudly serve our country in our prayers.
~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ Maureen Adam Jesus DeAlfaro Aida Ammsso Todd Bartelt Betty Barton Clayton Berrigan Marie Berrigan Jim Boesen Lawrence Boesen Emily Bogacz Lola Bondzinski Bob Bors Constance Borrero Joseph Borrero Therese M. Brown Rosemary Brusseau Rosaria Campanile Beverly Carlson Antoinette Centanni Mary Ann Carrera Deacon Norb Ciesil Harriett Ciesil Jesus Gil DeAlfaro Magdalena del Carmen Joan & Sonny Corona & Family Peter Cychulski Jim Dever Dawn Devaney David Deitrich Laura DiMaria Nancy DiMaria Steve DiMaria Geraldine DiVincenzo Tony Dolce Frank Eannarino Jennie Estaban Joan Fine Heather Fischer Danuta Folta Tim Ford Marge Fosselman Elyse Frei Carol Glab Diane Grooznack Harriet Guban James Gulyas Liz Hardesty Dale Hay Rev. Robert Heinz John Hipelius Tom Huene, Jr. Dennis Huff Pam Jackstis Kaye Janezic RFK Terry King Nancy Koelper Amy Kopp
Dawnelle Kuhnen Gregg Kuhnen Jill Kusek Giuseppe Labarbera Pat Laman Megan Lawler Patti Lawler Joan Lee Larry Link Bill Lundborg Franjo Madunic McKinley Majors Marie Maslanka Roger MacLennan Claire Martins Logan Martins Donald Matker Evelyn McKeown Ann Michals Gay Miezin Craig Molick Cathy Moretti Dick Moretti Maeve Morgan Gene Murden John Naughton Susan Naughton Gina O’Keefe Dan Olivett Bernie Olson Susan Ostrowski Patricia Parrini Fred Perlini Dan Peterson Marcella Peterson Anna Pszczola Robert Putman Karen Ralston Georgine Reynolds Mary Roseri Rosa Elia Chavez Saenz Mary Jo Sheely Laura Schuerman Lindsey Skogen Mark Steiner Barbara Sullivan Pat Sumner Donna Tadda Natalie Tadda Anita Thomas Justin Thompson Brian Thurman Robin Tomaszewski Julia Toomey Judy Tramel Barry Trump Catherine Ward Grace J. Youker
Please Pray For:
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Pray the Rosary
The word Rosary means “Crown of Roses”
Each time you say a complete Rosary, you are giving the Blessed Virgin Mary a beautiful crown of roses. The Holy Rosary is a very
powerful form of prayer.
We’re back! Join us in church as we pray the Rosary for world peace and special intentions
every Wednesday morning at 7:45am.
Questions? Contact the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
Girls ages 5-18 are invited to join...
St. Alphonsus Liguori American Heritage Girls Troop IL1317
Roman Catholic traditions, including devotion to our Blessed Mother
AHG guides girls towards becoming women of
integrity through exploring life skills, faith, service and FUN in a Christ-centered,
nurturing environment.
Our Troop meets twice/month.
To join contact: Mary Therese Maslanka, Troop Coordinator,
FORMAT TO SIGN INTO THE NEW FORMED IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A FORMED ACCOUNT
(1)VISIT FORMED.ORG (2)CLICK SIGNIN (3)ENTER your email (4)Go to your email account and CLICK THE LINK IN YOUR EMAIL (5)You’re in! No more passwords! WANT TO CREATE A NEW FORMED ACCOUNT WITH
YOUR PARISH OR GROUP? (1)VISIT FORMED.ORG (2)CLICK SIGNUP (3)SELECT “I BELONG TO A PARISH OR ORGANIZATION” (4)FIND YOUR PARISH by name, zip, or parish code (5)Enter your email – and you’re in!
Visit FORMED.org or search for “FORMED” on your favorite app store. Available on almost any device!
ROKU; AppTV, Android, iOS.
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Beyond the Parish . . . Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends— Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance! For events, reservations and additional information, please visit www.wwme-chicagoland.org
Pregnant? Need help?— Call Crisis Pregnancy at 1-800-NO-ABORT (1-800-662-2678) St. Mary's Services Offers free, confidential counseling to assist women with an unplanned pregnancy as well as postpartum depression, grief and loss over a miscarriage, stillbirth, post abortion, and/or adjustment to motherhood. Our baby closet is available for all receiving counseling. Call 847-870-8181 to make an appointment or to volunteer.
LOSS: Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide— Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. LOSS offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors of suicide can openly talk about feelings, and find resources for healing. For locations of support groups or access to individual supportive grief counseling, call the LOSS Program Office at 312-655-7283 or visit www.catholiccharities.net/loss
Support for Loss of a Loved One— Support and Counseling for anyone who has lost a loved one. Grief and Loss Services at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care offers one-on-one counseling, support groups and education for anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information visit www.RainbowHospice.org or call 847-653-3141
Joyful Again! Retreats for Widowed Men & Women— For upcoming Retreats and Workshops in your area please visit www.joyfulagain.org or call 708-354-7211
NAMI Support Group at St. Emily Parish— Family members of individuals living with mental health conditions are invited to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group the second Tuesday of each month 7:00-8:30pm 1400 E. Central Road in Mt. Prospect. Questions? Contact Mary Rose at 847-496-1415
Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, IL— If you or someone you know is in a crisis and needs help, we are available 24/7 at 844-756-8600. CBH provides a supportive, compassionate and innovative environment of patient centered care for adolescents, adults and seniors. (Free Assessments) ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief & Loss, Suicidal Ideation, Anti-Social Disorder, Trauma, Self-Injury, Bi-Polar Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, School Refusal, Schizophrenia, Bullying, Teen Pregnancy.
Semi-Retired? Retired? Open the Doors of Your Heart!— Join the Ignatian Volunteer Corps! Members of this Jesuit service program serve in poor and marginalized communities 2 days per week (September-June), grow deeper in their Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Jesuit tradition, and meet monthly with other IVC members and a spiritual reflector. IVC members serve as tutors, employment counselors, food pantry volunteers, elderly companions, hospital chaplains and more! Virtual and in-person opportunities are available. Detailed information is online at www.ivcusa.org/Chicago. Register for upcoming information sessions. Contact Jacqueline Fitzgerald at [email protected] Young Adult Retreat— The Freedom of Missing Out: A Retreat for Young Adults presented by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ on October 16-17, 2020 at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House (Barrington, IL) Many of us have a "fear of missing out," but we actually experience freedom when we make commitments. There is a depth of joy that only occurs when we go all in. Using the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Fr. Michael Rossmann will share how we can go about making commitments and experiencing true freedom. Includes optional time for small-group sharing. Register at jesuitretreat.org Virtual Opportunities: Archdiocese of Chicago—
All Catholics - Register for Online Book Clubs (Even for engaged couples), Virtual Prayer Groups, Young Adult Prayer Groups, Online Theological Discussions and more! Visit our website at www.archchicago.org Habitat for Humanity ReStore Arlington Heights— Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian organization well known for its homebuilding program. A new ReStore is opening at 955 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights. ReStore is a home improvement store and donation center that will be open to the public selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods and building materials at discounted prices. Proceeds from ReStore are used to build and repair homes in our local community. Habitat for Humanity ReStore needs your support today! ReStore Arlington Heights has much to do before it can open. Although a significant amount of the construction has been accomplished, there is still a need for painting, cleaning, assembling and stocking shelves, organizing the material in the warehouse, etc. If you are at all handy and like to see the newest Chicagoland ReStore before opening, come be a volunteer! For more information about ReStore, contact Lance Dailey at [email protected] or 847-742-9905 ext. 6. To be invited to a virtual information Zoom meeting, please send your email address to Lance! To learn about volunteering to help build a Habitat homes in the area, contact [email protected]
If you are a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact one of these numbers: WINGS 24 hr. Hotline and Counseling Services and Emergency Shelter 847-221-5680 • National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hr. 800-799-7233
• National Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 • Visit www.ndvh.org In an Emergency dial 911
