Your work as the link between the Archdiocese and parish communications is significant and growing in importance with widespread E-messaging. The Archdiocese would like to make it even easier for you to have the latest information allowing your parishioners to stay current and stay connected.
ATTENTION PARISH BULLETIN EDITORS:
Please insert the following URGENT nationwide announcement on health care reform
from the USCCB in your next bulletin.
Are you an adult who has not celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation?
Adult Confirmations will be held during the spring months throughout the.
Archdiocese. Preparation groups are forming now. To register or
for information please telephone (312) 534-8047 or go to www.catechesis-chicago.org
Natural Family Planning Class: April 10, 2010 – Cardinal Meyer Center, Chicago, IL Are you interested in a method of family planning that is highly effective? Easy to learn and use? More…
FOCCUS Facilitator Training : April 17, 2010 –Cardinal Meyer Center, Chicago, IL Are you engaged and want to know how you can build a happy, healthy, and satisfying marriage?More…
Mother-Daughter Tea:April 25, 2010 – Catholic Charities, Chicago, IL Make a date with your daughter! Come to a Mother-Daughter Tea! More...
A Family Portrait :July 24, 2010 – The Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
An evening for couples. COMEDY, THEATRE, MUSIC, DANCE, and ART!!! More...
Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass:September 19, 2010 – St. John Brebeuf, Niles, IL
Were you married in 1960? You are invited to attend the 2010 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass. More...
Non-dated Announcements
Subscription Drive
The Catholic New world subscription drive is underway in Archdiocesan parishes. Pick up your complimentary copy of the Catholic New World, and subscribe or renew your subscription today.
If you are a victim of sexual abuse by any Archdiocese of Chicago personnel including clergy, the Office for Assistance Ministry would like to help you on your healing journey. Please contact us for more information.
Matt Hunnicutt, MSW, LCSW – Director
Ruth Robinson – Assistant Director
Office of Assistance Ministry
Post Office Box 1979
Chicago, Illinois 60690-1979
312/534-8267 or 8256
866/517-4528 (toll-free) www.archchicago.org assistmin@archchicago.org
VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
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The Archdiocese of Chicago Vocations Office helps men discern a call to the priesthood through retreats, visits to the seminary and discernment opportunities. As well, the Vocation Office works with men to determine their eligibility to apply to the seminary for the diocesan priesthood in Chicago. Finally, the Vocations Office actively works to create a culture supportive of vocations through promotion, education, and parish based efforts to raise awareness.
More information on becoming a priest in the Archdiocese of
Chicago is available by contacting:
Fr. Joe Noonan
Archdiocesan Vocations Office
312-534-8298
Email: vocations@archchicago.org
Respect Life Office
Announcement #1
Hurting from abortion?
Considered by some to be a simple medical procedure, abortion often leads to spiritual and/or emotional problems: post-abortion aftermath. It is no coincidence that you are reading this. Heal the wounds. There is hope for the future.
Call Project Rachel, The Archdiocese of Chicago’s post-abortion reconciliation and healing program.
Confidential and compassionate. One-on-one lay counseling, referrals to trained priests and understanding professional counselors and day-long retreats provided.
312/337-1962 or 888/456-HOPE
Announcement #2
There are people who understand and can help.
Are you hurting emotionally and spiritually after an abortion? There is hope for your future!
If you're suffering because of an abortion, you may feel alone. But you are not.
Call 1-888-456-HOPE. www.hopeafterabortion.com
One-on-one lay counseling, referrals to trained priests and understanding professional counselors and day-long retreats provided.
“Neither do I Condemn You.”
John 8:11
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Church of the Home Calendar Available On-Line
The Archdiocesan Women's Committee has designed a beautiful, 16-month, daily prayer and activity calendar that covers July 2009 to December 2010. There is NO CHARGE for this calendar, which is available for downloading on the Women's Committee web page at www.archchicago.org/DECW/Councils Call the Office for Councils at 312-534-8364 for more information.
