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CRS Responds to East Africa Drought - Ongoing Event
One of the worst droughts in the region since 1950-51 has put 10 million people across the Horn of Africa in need of humanitarian assistance. Most live in Kenya and Ethiopia, countries where CRS has a large presence; however, Kenya is further burdened by an influx of refugees from Somalia, many leaving in search of food due to drought there.
CRS is helping by leading a program funded by the US Agency for International Development that involves working with nine other humanitarian organizations to distribute food. The reach of this effort is expanding from 400,000 to 1 million beneficiaries.
CRS is working with Caritas Ethiopia to identify other critical needs. You can help by praying for the people of East Africa. You can also donate to the East Africa Emergency Fund. Make and send you donation (on the memo line - East Africa Drought) to: Archdiocese of Chicago/CRS, 3525 S Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653-1402.
Ladder Up’s Tax Assistance Program - January 21 through April 14
Wondering how you will file your tax return this winter? Let the dedicated volunteers of Ladder Up’s Tax Assistance Program prepare your income taxes for FREE! Visit one of the 18 Tax Assistance Program sites to have your taxes electronically prepared and e-filed for free by a volunteer professional. Sites are open on Saturday mornings and certain weeknights from January 21st to April 14, 2012.
For a full site list and more information, please visit www.goladderup.org or call at 312-409-1555.
PLAY BASEBALL IN NILES - January 21 and February 4, 11
All Players 7-17 are welcome!!! Great Parks, Great Fun!!
2012 Registration Dates:
January 21st & February 11th at Golf View Rec Center located at 7800 N Caldwell from 9 am to 2 pm and on February 4th at Dicks Sporting Goods located at 5601 Touhy Avenue from 10 am to 2 pm.
For more information or to register on line visit www.nilesbaseball.com or call at 847-604-2725.
2012 Parish Leadership Day-Discovering Church “Apps”: Tools for Intergenerational Leadership - February 18
This event will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Loyola Academy located at 1100 Laramie Avenue in Wilmette, IL.
Choose a wide variety of workshops designed to help us build a vibrant community of faith. Hear inspiring speakers talk about active lay leadership and what unifies us within our Church. Participate in a luncheon dialog with Cardinal George, whether you’re thinking about getting involved or already are active in the parish, join us for this day of formation for parish leaders from teens to seniors.
For more information or to register go to the Archdiocese Website at www.archchicago.org.
Discernment Weekend - March 9-11
What is God calling You to do with your life? Please join the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago and other single women aged 18-50 for a Discernment Weekend on March 9-11 at St. Scholastica Monastery.
Contact Sister Belinda Monahan at bhmonahan@yahoo.com or 773-764-2413 x 246 or visit http://osbchicago.org/Discernmentretreat.html.
JOYFUL AGAIN!! - March 17 and 18
A retreat / workshop for widows and widowers who want to find joy in living again, sponsored by Rainbow Hospice will be held March 17th and 18th.
This will be held at the Resurrection Health Care – Holy Family Medical Center at 100 N River Rd (at Golf Rd) in Des Plaines. No overnight available. Call at 708-354-7211 to register or email at joyfulagain@att.net.
For more information visit www.joyfulagain.org.
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel at St. Francis Borgia Parish - Everyday
The Prince of Peace Eucharistic Adoration Chapel at St. Francis Borgia Parish located at 8033 W. Addison in Chicago is open from 6:30 am to 12 Midnight - seven days per week.
THE SAINT CORNELIUS FOOD PANTRY - Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
The St Cornelius Food Pantry has been operating for many years but now it operates out of the Convent building at 5252 N. Long Avenue. The pantry is stocked by donations of food items and monetary donations, which allows them to purchase the items most in need. The Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 Noon to 1 pm. The only requirement is a picture id, no one is turned away. The person is given a bag and is allowed to select food from the shelves.
We appreciate your donations!!!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday at St. Thecla Church located at 6725 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL from 1 to 7 pm with Benediction at 6:30 pm.
YOGA at Immaculate Conception - Every Wednesday
Location: 7211 W Talcott in Chicago. Every Wednesday from 7 to 8 pm.
Class fee is $10. Wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat and a towel.
Call Joan McGee at 773-774-3313 for any questions.
H.O.P.E. Employment Ministry - First Tuesday
Of Every Month
The Helping Our Parishioners With Employment meets on the first Tuesday of every month (unless it falls on a holiday week-new date will be posted in the bulletin) at 7 pm in the St. Elizabeth Seton ( in Orland Park Il) downstairs Church Hall and are open to everyone.
This ministry evening offers a variety of guest speakers and job sharings. Need help with your resume? Send your resume to ajunkans@aol.com and pick it up at the next meeting as well as receive feedback regarding changes and improvements.
Employers are encouraged to share your staffing needs and they will be distributed at the meeting. Please send your information to tom.mcmahon@mcmahonjobs.com.
The meetings are open to everyone. Contact Steve Sitzberger at 708-712-2837.
Sunday Mass at Mercy Home on Channel 26 - Every Sunday
Every Sunday at 7:30 am
If you are interested in receiving the FREE Sunday Mass Prayer Guide please call at 312-738-7580.
Word on Fire - Sunday Mornings
Father Robert Barron, a prominent theologian, author, and Archdiocesan priest of Chicago since 1986, is broadcasting a weekly national television program, “Word on Fire with Father Barron” will appear on WGN Channel 9, Chicago at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings.
Catholic Charities LOSS program for Children and Youth
LOSS (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide) program has provided specialized counseling and support groups for adults in the Chicago area for many years. LOSS recently initiated a support program for children and teens (ages 3 to 18) and will be running a summer session. All parents, teens, and children who have been affected by the death of a loved one to suicide are welcome. Please contact the LOSS office with any questions or for more details about the summer program at (312) 655-7283. Catholic Charities serves everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.
Women's Center Needs Volunteers and Donations
See Respect for Life Ministry page for more information.
Vocation/Discernment Opportunities
 “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” - John 3:16
Has the thought of following Jesus as a diocesan priest ever resonated in your heart? To explore the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood, please contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or bwelter@archchicago.org. You can also visit www.ChicagoPriest.com for more information.
For more information about the religious life contact Sister Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 or at eramirez@archchicago.org.
“All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.”
Is God calling you to the priesthood or religious life?
Please see our website at www.ChicagoPriest.com.
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