PERPETUAL NOVENA TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA - January 2

Thursday, January 2 at 7 pm
Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Avenue, Chicago
Confession at 6 pm - Mass and prayers at 7 pm

Secure and ample parking is available.
Visit stritashrinechicago.com for more information.

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WOMEN'S MORNING OF REFLECTION - January 8

Wednesday, January 8 from 10 am to 1:30 pm
Mount Assisi Center in Lemont
$30 donation

RSVP by January 3 by calling 630-257-7844 ext. 223

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TUTORING HELP - Ongoing

Mount Assisi Campus - 13900 Main St., Lemont
Students in Grades K-12 or College - Cost is free-will offering

Contact Sister Marjorie or Sister Jimene at 630-257-7495.

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED - Ongoing

Pathlights (formerly PLOWS Council on Aging)
Deliver meals to homebound older adults - One morning a week from 9 to 11 AM

Email Don at darneberg@pathlights.org

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AQUINAS LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Ongoing

One-On-One ESL Tutor for Adults
At 1751 W. 35th Street, Chicago
All tutoring in English, training is provided!

Contact Sabrina Poulin at 773-927-0512.

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VITAS HEALTHCARE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Ongoing

Vitas Healthcare needs volunteers to visit with hospice patients; openings for office work; knit, crochet or sew for comfort care program. Need donations of yarn, fleece and material.

Call at 708-781-4405.

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KOLBE HOUSE NEEDS WINTER COATS - Ongoing

IIn need of men’s winter coats sizes L-5XL.
Contact Sandra Botello at sbotello@kolbehouseministry.org.

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ELIZABETH SETON HIGH SCHOOL REUNION - Ongoing Invitation

Class of 1975 - E-mail at seton50reunion2025@gmail.com.

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NEAT REPEATS STORE - Ongoing

Needs Volunteers - Share your compassion, talents and time!
5 hours a week and Worth or Orland Park Stores
All Sales benefit the Crisis Center for South Suburbia

For information contact Michelle McCarthy at 708-429-7255, Option 5 or mmccarthy@crisisctr.org

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES - ST. BLASE FOOD PANTRY - Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

Location - 7834 W. 61st Place in Summit, IL

Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 am to 11:30 am and from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.

Serves all of Cook County - Call 708-563-2407 for more information.

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WORTH TOWNSHIP SENIOR TRANSPORTATION - Ongoing

Seniors 55+ and Adults with disabilities 18+

Service operates Monday thru Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm - Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance.

For more information, go to www.worthtownship.com or call 708-972-7075.

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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS - FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART - Thursdays

The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Frankfort invite you to Thursday Scripture Reflections with Sr. Marilyn Renninger to prepare our hearts for Sunday Mass.

Join either in-person or via Zoom at 10:30 am. No registration is required. Either come to the Assisi Center at the Motherhouse (9201 W. St. Francis Road) or click on “Scripture Reflections” under Upcoming Events on our website home page, fssh.net, to submit a form so you can receive a Zoom link for the next gathering.

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OSF ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT - Thursdays

Thursdays from 1 to 3 pm at Evergreen Park Library - Register by calling Sheila at 708-229-4299

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THE COURAGE PROGRAM - Ongoing

Helping moms and their babies - Seeking volunteers - Call 708-636-8001

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THE HOMETOWN COMMUNITY CAFÉ - Ongoing Invitation

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ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP - 2nd Monday of each Month

2nd Monday of every Month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Oak Lawn Public Library located at 9427 S. Raymond in Oak Lawn, IL
Facilitator: Mary Murphy, RN

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LUNCH TO GO! - MEALS ON WHEELS - Thursday Mornings

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VOLUNTEER MEAL DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED - Ongoing

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BY THE HAND: BRINGING THE LIBRARY TO YOU - Ongoing Service

By the Hand is a free delivery service of Oak Lawn Library materials for Oak Lawn residents of any age who are unable to visit the building due to temporary or long-term physical impairments or mental health challenges. Patrons may also request items to be picked up by family, friends or caregivers.

Apply for services at www.olpl.org/home-delivery or call Tippi Price at 708-422-4990, ext. 615.

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THE WOMEN'S CENTER - Ongoing Request

In our nation approximately 1 million abortions are performed each year. The aborted babies aren’t the only victims. Their mothers, who in many cases were pressured into the abortion, are also victims. Sooner or later, they experience horrible grief and depression. At the Women’s Centers we try to enable women struggling with problem pregnancies to give birth and save them from grieving later.

SEEKING FAMILY ROOM DONATIONS - We need diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6; pull-ups in sizes 4, 5, 6; boys and girls sleepers sizes 9 to 12 months; receiving blankets, new pacifier s, baby wipes, baby shampoo, and lotion. For more information, please call at773-794-1313.

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BINGO AT QUEEN OF MARTYRS - Thursdays

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CORAZÓN A CORAZÓN - Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity

Corazón a Corazón, a sponsored ministry of the School Sisters of Notre Dame offering one-on-one ESL classes for adults, is in need of volunteers. Currently, Corazón has a waiting list of learners. Adults wanting to take advantage of these individualized lessons, so they will be able to participate more fully in society, must wait until someone like YOU steps up and says, “Here I am, send me.”

Please call us at 708-377-7761 or email us at
mpimentel@corazon-chicago.org to see how YOU can make a difference.

You will not need to know Spanish and training will be provided. Please help! You will be surprised at how good it will make you feel and how rewarding this ministry really is!

Call or come see us for the chance to give as you have been given.
12731 S. Wood St. in Blue Island, IL - 708-377-7761 - www.corazon-chicago.org

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KNITTING AND MORE! - Thursday Mornings

Join us at Worth Township for fun conversation and good company while working on your favorite stitching project. Share tips, get new ideas and enjoy a cup of coffee. Knitting, Plastic Canvas, Crochet, Embroidery, Cross Stitch, Latch Hook.

Thursday Mornings from 9 to 11 am. Located at Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski in Alsip. For more information call the Senior Room at 708-371-2900 ext. 28.

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AUTISM ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM - Ongoing Program

St. Coletta’s of Illinois (aka the Kennedy School) in Tinley Park now has an Autism Engagement Program. It provides structured, meaningful tasks on a daily schedule tailored to each individual.

Activities include Life Skills, Art Exploration, Sensory Engagement, Gym/Fitness and Community Outings each weekday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

If interested call social worker Heather Benedick at 708-342-5200.

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SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - Ongoing Event

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KNIGHTS OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST - Ongoing Event

Attention, single Catholic men 18-30!!!

The Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of consecrated brothers dedicated to fostering reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite you to discern your vocation at their House of Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, Alabama.

To learn more contact: www.knights.org or email: knightsinfo@gmail.com.