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A Holiday Tradition | A Gift of Love
/We are returning to our tradition of adopting families and women from Mt. St. Joseph again this year. This year we have many individuals and families who need our assistance during the upcoming holidays. By remembering them with a Christmas gift and food for their dinner, we act as a reminder of Christ’s presence in the world today. We are also requesting gift cards or cash donations to allow us to purchase gift cards for families and for our sharing parish – Our Lady of Tepeyac, now Our Mother of the Americas. We will not collect gifts for them again this year, but we will appreciate the gift cards.
We ask that you purchase a new article of clothing and a gift for each child in the family. Gifts for the parents are optional. We also ask that you purchase $10 Jewel or Walmart gift cards per person for the family so that they may make their own food selection. Look for the Gift of Love sign-up tables in the Gathering Space before and after Masses the weekends of November 6th and 7th ,13th and 14th and 20th and 21st .If you donate gift cards or cash they can be:
Mailed to St. Francis, 135 S Buesching Road, Lake Zurich 60047
Dropped off at the Ministry Center
Dropped off in a dedicated box in church during the weekend Masses
Through the online giving program
If you donate gift cards please make the cards in increments of $25 or $50 and only for Walmart, Target or Jewel. Stop by the table to sign up or learn more about the program or call Jane Clery at 847-370-8933 with any questions you may have.
Gift of Love Bike Giveaway
/UPDATE NOVEMBER 21st: Because of YOUR GENEROSITY, we have hit our limit of intake on bikes for this year! Thank you!
2022 Women's Retreat -- Registration Opens Nov 7 @2pm CST
/REGISTRATION DOES NOT OPEN UNTIL NOV 7th @2PM CST. Spots usually fill fast, so make sure to get yours right away!
Confirmation Registration is OPEN!
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We are pleased to tell you that you do not need to drop off the packet or mail it in. If you prefer a paper registration packet or prefer to write a check or pay in person please contact Cathy Chiarelli and she can make arrangements for you. Please register asap and before August 12th.
Art & Environment Ministry
/We are looking for a few volunteers to join our committee. If you enjoy worshiping in our environment and appreciate all of the plants and flowers provided weekly, we'd LOVE to have you join our group! We usually meet Monday mornings around 9 am and every other Friday morning at 9 am or Thursday evening around 4:30 pm. Don't worry if you know nothing about flowers or plants, we'd love to teach you. And it's not just working with plants, we also manage the banners and various set ups as the seasons and events deem necessary. If you have any interest or would like to learn a bit more about what this entails, please call Barbie Chmieleski at 847-772-8405 and I'd be happy to tell you more about our committee and answer any questions that you might have!
Congratulations to Deacon Bob Arvidson on his 20-year anniversary of ordination to the deaconate
/Bob Arvidson was ordained to the diaconate on May 20, 2001. As a deacon, Bob has embodied the three-fold ministry of service to the Word, Liturgy, and Charity here at Sr. Francis de Sales Parish. Over the years, he has touched many lives through the celebration of the sacraments including baptisms, first Communions, confirmations, weddings, and funerals. His evangelization efforts are also visible in the RCIA program and the many people he has brought to the Church of God. He has served as the Chaplain and Parish Liaison for the Knights of Columbus Queen of Peace Council. Bob is a talented liturgist and has had a major impact on almost every liturgical celebration at St. Francis de Sales Parish, especially Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter celebrations.
A Catholic deacon is one who is ordained to diakonia, or service to God’s people. Bob has served St. Francis de Sales for the past 20 years with a kind heart, pastoral guidance, and a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith. He has spent countless hours supporting many ministries and has served the parish with distinction. As we thank Bob for his wonderful vocation, we would be remiss if we did not also thank Sue, his wife and partner for life, for her unwavering support of Bob’s ministry. Congratulations to Bob and Sue. Thank you for 20 years of service to St. Francis de Sales and the Archdiocese of Chicago. May God’s blessing be upon both of you for years to come.
Please join us for the 2021 Jubilee Garden Season!
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NO GARDENING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Farming season has begun and will continue on Saturdays through October, with the exception of Memorial Day weekend. We meet from 8 to 11am on Saturday mornings. Your help is needed, even if only for an hour! For more details, please call Sharon Fredrickson at (847)643-6633. The Jubilee Garden is located on the north side of Route 22, just east of Quentin. For more information, check out our website at www.sfdsjubileegarden.net/ !
PARISH MISSION: The Story of Us presented by Kristin Bird
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SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE MISSION IN PERSON
[ Mon Tues Wed ]
APRIL 26-28th, 2021
10AM & 7PM // CHURCH & STREAMING
Monday: A Collision of Narratives
Tuesday: Discovering Your Story
Wednesday: Becoming God's Storyteller
Everyone has a story. Come discover the dynamic and life changing way that God’s story has collided with your story. Join us at our Parish Mission and see how knowing your story can awaken your relationship with Jesus. You will hear an authentic witness led by dynamic Catholic speaker, Kristin Bird.
The Parish Mission kicks off on Monday, April 26. We will meet in person with morning and evening options. All CoVid safety guidelines will continue to be followed including face masks and distancing. Evening sessions will be streamed to our YouTube & Facebook channels. More details to come. Registration will be required.
Kristin Bird's unique blend of humor and down-to-earth wisdom has helped Catholics revitalize their relationships with Jesus and His Church. She has inspired youth and adults around the country to take the next step in their faith journey and to experience a lived, personal and intentional relationship with Jesus.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNUPS ON ITS WAY! Please text SFDSMISSION to 84576join for updates or call the Ministry Center!
Women's Retreat is currently full for in person experience, but Zoom is still open!
/The retreat is currently full! If you would like to be put on our wait list, please email Cindy Blank at cmhex40@hotmail.com.
