Fantasy Foodball Draft Day was a huge success with 14 participants rallying together to raise $210 in support of acquiring a refrigerated food van for the food pantry.
Our Bed Ministry had delivered 1,600 beds to children in Lake County. The Bed Ministry will be scheduling bed builds soon and these sessions will take place at the old shop #126 situated at the rear of the Formation Center.
The theme of this year's Annual Catholic Appeal is Walking on the road with Jesus. It evokes the gospel scene of the two disciples who find themselves walking toward the village of Emmaus with a stranger, who, in fact is Jesus. (Luke 24:13-35)
Passing on your belongings is an important part of estate planning. The gifts you leave are a powerful way to provide for the people and causes you care about. And through these gifts — known as bequests — you can create a legacy that lasts long after you're gone.
On Sunday, August 6th, we had a fantastic turnout as 32 college students and their families gathered for our annual College Sendoff Mass at 5:00 PM. Click here to read more.
Our generous parishioners have contributed a total of $17,966.94 to the Mission Cooperation Plan as of August 14, 2023. Father John Bosco Ssekkoma representing the Archdiocese of Kampala made an appeal for the needs in rural Uganda at all Masses the weekend of July 29 & 30.
During the PADS Conversation that Matters event on August 2nd, we had the privilege of listening and learning from Eric Foote, the Executive Director. He provided valuable insights into the essential services offered by PADS and shed light on the future needs of the organization.
The Catholic Charities of Lake County's Community Center located at 914 8th St. Waukegan needs volunteer instructors starting to assist with basic English Language and US Citizenship exam preparation.
The Bed Ministry, in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford, UCAN, and the participants of ComEd's Tools of the Trade workforce training program, joined forces with their ComEd mentors to create twin-sized bedframes for children in need.
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