Hand-Carved Olive Wood Gifts from the Holy Land

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Proceeds benefit Catholic schools in the Holy Land. Did you know that 600 Christian families living in Bethlehem are completely dependent on carving olive wood figurines for their livelihood? The recent clashes in the Middle East and Covid-19 have stopped the tourism industry in Bethlehem, causing most

of those families serious harm in earning their living and forcing many of them to leave their homeland. In addition to Covid-19, the local government didn’t offer any help for the families who make these holy items, simply because they are Christians.

As a result of these actions by the local government, the Christian families are devastated. Emptying the land of Christ from Christians can have tragic consequences on the Holy sites. Issam from “Star of Bethlehem Group” came to the United States with a mission to help those families by selling their beautiful religious handicrafts. The cost of goods goes to benefit the Christian carvers to keep them working in the spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, the profit from sales goes directly to the needy Catholic schools and clinics in the Holy Land. The Star of Bethlehem has been approved by many bishops and dioceses of Jerusalem.

Reminder to lock your car doors in parking lot at all times, especially during Mass!

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Fr Ryan wants to remind us all to be diligent and aware of our surroundings while on parish grounds - Kirk Galasso and his son, Mike, noticed a suspicious vehicle while setting up for the 11am Parking Lot Mass and reported it as maybe the one who stole a purse from another parishioner a week or two before that. We are blessed to have people looking out for us and keeping us safe.

St Patrick's Day Dinner Dance - Join the wait list today!

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It’s back!!! Shake off those winter blues, throw on a green sweater, and join the fun — Irish or not! It is time to celebrate the Feast of our Good Saint Patrick! 

Friday, March 17, 2023, 7-11pm Fr. Valker Hall 

$40.00 Ticket includes: Open Bar, Extensive Irish/ Italian Buffet, Live Entertainment All Night, Dancing, Raffles! Bring your neighbors, family and friends! (21+) Featuring the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band, Irish step dancers and live music from Out of Storage! For more information, contact event co-chairs Helen Cawley or Trisha Rose at hicawley@hotmail.com.

Hand-Carved Olive Wood Gifts from the Holy Land - March 25/26th

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Hand-Carved Olive Wood Gifts from the Holy Land

Proceeds benefit Catholic schools in the Holy Land. Did you know that 600 Christian families living in Bethlehem are completely dependent on carving olive wood figurines for their livelihood? The recent clashes

in the Middle East and Covid-19 have stopped the tourism industry in Bethlehem, causing most of those families serious harm in earning their living and forcing many of them to leave their homeland. In addition to Covid-19, the local government didn’t offer any help for the families who make these holy items,

simply because they are Christians. As a result of these actions by the local government, the Christian families are devastated. Emptying the land of Christ from Christians can have tragic consequences on the Holy sites. Issam from “Star of Bethlehem Group” came to the United States with a mission to help those families by selling their beautiful religious handicrafts. The cost of goods goes to benefit the Christian carvers to keep them working in the spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, the profit from sales goes directly to the needy Catholic schools and clinics in the Holy Land. The Star of Bethlehem has been approved by many bishops and dioceses of Jerusalem.

Our website: starofbethlehemart.com

Please take a look at those beautiful artifacts

March 25th & 26th

WORSHIP & MUSIC Lenten Reflections Concert Series

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Former longtime cantor at St. Francis de Sales, Mary Ann Beatty, soprano, and pianist Mark James Meier, have been asked to present a one-hour concert on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The free concert is part of the 5-Week WORSHIP & MUSIC Lenten Reflections Concert Series held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 119th Street & Lincoln Avenue, in Whiting, Indiana-just 60 minutes from Lake Zurich, via the Skyway... parking a plenty! A free-will offering will be taken. 

(www.stjohnbap.org, 219.659.0023)

Reflect Weekend

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Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Joseph and Mary Retreat House (formerly Cardinal Stritch Retreat House) in Mundelein, IL (in the northern suburbs), on March 3-5, 2023. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Cost is $285 for meals and a single room. Visit www.ReflectRetreat.com, e-mail reflect.chicagoland@gmail.com, or call (630) 222-8303 for details.

Carmel Catholic Street Scenes 2023

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Carmel Catholic High School’s Street Scenes is February 10th and 11th

Endless Entertainment

Each year, Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein is transformed into a spectacular, fun-filled venue featuring more than 50 bands, activities, improv, theater, a cabaret-style student show, local food and beverage vendors, and much more for ages 21+.

Support the Students of Carmel Catholic

Street Scenes has contributed more than $11.8 million to assist Carmel Catholic High School students in meeting their educational goals by keeping tuition as low as possible and ensuring the best programming and activities are offered.

Hope to See You There!

Join in on the fun at Carmel Catholic High School’s largest annual fundraiser. Beat the lines at the door and purchase tickets in advance. This event is ages 21+. Family-friendly student show performances will be offered on February 5th and 9th.

Learn more at carmelstreetscenes.com

Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Francis de Sales Church 

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Report To The Parish For Fiscal Year 2022
(October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022) 

  • 2755 Families of Ela Township, greater Lake County and the northwest suburbs served. 

  • 9,165 Total people served. 

  • 3,890 Total service hours given by Vincentians and community members. 

  • $27,007 Spent by SVDP to provide food for clients at the pantry. 

  • This represents 12% (estimate) of the value of all food given by the pantry. 

  • 57 Families provided with financial assistance for $28,790 (Rent, Utilities, etc.) 

  • $4814 Funds provided to other conference parishes (Twinning) 

  • $1844 in dues to SVDP-Chicago and National SVDP 

  • $7094 Operating Expenses Donations to SVDP at St. Francis de Sales 

  • $48,714 Church Members and Poor Box 

  • $2733 Community Groups, Business Organizations and Individuals 

Working with Ela Township Social Services, local business groups, the many wonderful people of St Francis de Sales and the community our goal is to move in the spirit and values of the Society and to be good shepherds of the gifts that have been entrusted to us. We pledge to work to keep the confidence of the parish in the efforts made by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St Francis de Sales Church. 

Sincerely,
George A. Stewart 

Board President 

Broken & Blessed Healing Prayer Service

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Do you want more Forgiveness, Patience, Joy, Understanding, Peace, Trust or Courage? Do you want to let go of Anger, Frustration, Bitterness, Negativity, Betrayal, Hate and Loneliness? This evening will be filled with time for reflection and prayer and will include the opportunity for Reconciliation. Fr Paul Wachdorf will share the keynote reflection and

Fr Bradley Zamora will lead us in prayerful song reflection.

No registration needed - All are welcome - Bring a friend!

HOODIE DRIVE, underwear and socks too!

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Once again we will be collecting NEW Hoodies for several shelters. Our contact is asking for Mens Only New Hoodies in sizes medium to 3X. Ladies will wear these as well. In addition we will also collect new packages of underwear or socks. Underwear and socks are the number one requested item among the homeless. You may place your donations in the blue bins that will be set up in either the gathering space of church or the ministry center, now through December 4th.

Your generous gifts will be given to one of the following shelters; House of Mary and Joseph Homeless Shelter for men and women on Harrison Street in Chicago. Sister House, Oak Park, rehabilitation housing & Highwood Soup Kitchen.

Please contact Pam Urban 847-373-9705 with any questions or concerns.

God Bless you for your beautiful gift of love to those in need.