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Is someone you love facing challenges related to substance use? StartYourRecovery.org is a groundbreaking website developed by bringing together experts in substance misuse treatment from leading nonprofit, academic, and government institutions. Through this important resource, individuals can hear stories from people with similar life experiences, discover the answers they need for recognizing and dealing with substance misuse, and locate support. You can learn more about us here.
SFA Catholic Charities has been asked to support a back-to-school drive sponsored by the South and Southwest Regional Services of Catholic Charities for children in need, living in a mobile home park in Blue Island. There are approximately 100 mobile homes in the park. The children have received backpacks, however, there is a need for socks, toiletries . . . shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushes, deodorant., toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and hair accessories . . . hair clips, scrunchies, headbands, etc. If you would like to support these children with their back to school needs, there will be baskets in the narthex on July 31 and August 1 to collect your donations. Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity. Roxanne Zoladz & Sharon McCaffrey
The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass is scheduled to be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:30 pm Couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year are invited to participate. Please note, this Mass is planned as a live event with participants attending on site. With the uncertainty of the how the COVID-19 virus will be this Fall, this Mass may need to be moved to an online liturgy due to ongoing mitigation efforts associated with the pandemic. More details on the Mass, including location and relevant COVID-19 precautions, will be available in early summer 2021. Couples interested in participating can register here. Please contact familyministries@archchicago.org with any questions.
Pathlights, formerly known as PLOWS Council on Aging, is partnering with AgeOptions and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) to provide in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for suburban Cook County residents who are unable to leave home due to age, disability, or medical impairment. Please see the attached flyer for all details and criteria.
ROSARY FOR LIFE NEW LOCATION ~ Please join us for the Rosary for Life, Saturday, August 7th at 10 AM. We will be moving our location back to the Eucharistic Chapel. This is located at the base of the Bell Tower at the East end of the property. Hope to see you there!
The next Grief Support meeting is August 9, 2021, the 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00 pm in the Great Room. Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you. It is a natural part of life, however, we are not meant to go through grief alone. The group will be facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC. Join us and allow us to walk this journey with you. Please call the parish office708-460-0042 to register – limited to 10 participants. Remember your mask and social distancing.
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