Additional Allegations Against Fr David Ryan

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Dear Parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Parish,

I am writing with upsetting news. Yesterday the Archdiocese received two allegations of sexual abuse of a minor against Fr. David Ryan. As is the case with all such matters, the archdiocese will report these allegations to civil authorities and offer assistance to the persons who made them. In keeping with our policies, I have asked Father Ryan to step aside until our Independent Review Board can investigate the allegations and present its recommendations to me. He has agreed to cooperate fully with our process, which will move forward as expeditiously as possible. We will provide Fr. Ryan with pastoral assistance, and I know he is grateful for your support.

We have appreciated your patience with this process in the past and your understanding that only with an impartial and thorough effort can we fulfill our duty to protect the young people in our care and, if the investigation warrants, restore the good name of the one so accused.

Please know I am keeping all of you in my prayers as we complete this process. I hope you will join me in praying for everyone involved in the work of protecting children.

Sincerely yours in Christ,



Archbishop of Chicago

Eucharistic Revival Invitation

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Revival’s in the Air

AN EXCITING JOURNEY AHEAD

You are invited to join Catholics in our diocese by participating in a nationwide movement to grow

into a deeper understanding and devotion of the holy Eucharist. This movement of Catholics, called Eucharistic Revival, is about healing, conversion, formation, and becoming a unified Body of Christ

by focusing on encountering the real Body of Christ, present to us in the Eucharist. To learn more about the movement visit www.eucharisticrevival.org.

BLESSING OF Our Young Adults who are bound for college, universities, community schools, trade schools or the military

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BLESSING OF Our Young Adults who are bound for college, universities, community schools, trade schools or the military

Beginning the weekend of August 6th & 7th Fr. Ryan will provide blessings for all the young adults who are bound for college or universities, the military, trade schools or community schools. The blessing will take place during the petitions throughout August.

ADORATION OPPORTUNITY 🤩 with @joshgoodmanmusic - Be there!!

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ALL are welcome, so invite your friends and family. We are excited to see our Peer Ministers AND Junior High teens join us with your families! Enjoy a night of music and reflection in Jesus’ presence ♥️

Never been to adoration before? Don't even know what adoration is? That is okay! We are here to help share what adoration is and why it's a wonderful way to spend time with Jesus.

⭐️ Steubenville Friends - Come and enjoy our favorite Jesus Jams from our trip!

Join Bingo Team Kirk!

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We are in search of additional team members to help run Bingo Night at the Knights Hall. Team Kirk rotates Thursday Bingo with 4 teams. We will teach you on site. Start time is 5pm and we go until 9:30pm. You can come work whichever positions you like at times that fit your needs. Some come early, some come later. Some even work the whole time! If you are interested in joining team Kirk, please call or text Kirk at (224)288-9733 or email him at kirk.galasso@comcast.net

The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County

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The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County is celebrating its 34th year of supporting Catholic Nurses with a variety of nursing initiatives throughout Lake County

We are extending an invitation to Nurses to join us at our next meeting on Saturday, September 10th at 8:30 am at St. Joseph’s Church in Libertyville. We will begin with a mass, followed by light refreshments, a presentation (“Self-Care for Burnout Prevention” by Cindy Gunnarson, MSN), and a business meeting. Enjoy networking with Nurses in the community, exploring topics of interest, opportunities for community outreach, and cultivating spirituality. Please contact Debbie at (847) 373-2243 or Rose at (331) 980-7282 if you would like to learn more about CCNLC or are interested in attending. Annual dues $15 (payable at the event). Hope you can join us. Peace.

Vic 1 Young Adult Get Together Mass & Meal

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Catholic Young Adults of North & Northwest Chicagoland Vicariate 1

Get Together Mass & Meal

Saturday, August 27

5:00pm Mass, Meal to Follow

St. Mary of the Annunciation Church | 22333 West Erhart Road, Mundelein

Bishop Jeffrey Grob, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, invites Catholic young adults (ages 20-40) to a Mass and meal. Details can be found at https://vic1chicago.org/yam-mass-a-meal or contact Karen Gorajski, Vicariate I office, 847-970-4964, kgorajski@archchicago.org.

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration | August 5th

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First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

Do you want to quiet your mind and take time from the busyness of life? Come spend time with Jesus. He will make a difference in your heart. Join us for First Friday Adoration anytime between 9am - 4pm. All are welcome and you do not need to sign up to come stop by for a few minutes, an hour or however long you are able. In order to offer this amazing experience, we need a few adorers to commit to each hour. If you are able to commit to an hour. Visit our parish website to sign up for a time slot.

Join us for a Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima // August 13th

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Who is Our Lady of Fatima?

Our Lady of Fatima is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in connection with her apparitions to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Our Lady of Fatima told the shepherd children to pray the rosary daily for the end of the war (World War I). Mary continued to appear once a month for 6 months to the three children, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco. In October of 1930, the Bishop of Leiria-Fátima approved the visions as “worthy of belief.” Our Lady of Fatima urgently desired for all of faithful to pray daily for the salvation of poor sinners, and for the whole world. That message from Our Mother Mary is a challenge – no matter where you are in your own personal prayer life – to go deeper, to pray often, and with greater fervor.

Join us for a Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima

Saturday, August 13th following the 8:30am Mass 

We will pray a rosary with the 5 prayers to Our Lady of Fatima. Prayers for Hope, Healing and an end to abortion in our country.