"He took bread, said the blessing, broke it,
and gave it to them, and said: 'Take it; this is my body.'
Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them,
and they all drank from it.
He said to them, 'This is my blood of the covenant
which will be shed for many.'"
Mark 14:22-24
June 2018 Happenings
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Untying the Knots
Polarization in America
 
Saturday, June 2 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

 
 Facilitator: 
Mike McGillicuddy
 
 Cost:   $30
This event is
 co-sponsored by 
St. Francis & St. John of the Cross   
 
Prac ticing Peace

Starting 
Monday, June 4 11am - Noon


Practicing Peace in our world where anger, hatred and fear lead to so much suffering, more than ever, we need to find ways to cultivate peace, kindness, and reverence for life. Jackie Schmitz, CSJ leads us in an hour of Centering Prayer, music, ritual and sharing. Meets on the second and fourth Mondays each month.

 Cost: $10.

Bluff Spring Fen Day
Trip to Elgin

  Friday, June 15   
9:45 am-3:15 pm

  Led by butterfly expert Doug Taron, Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, we will explore wetland, savanna, hill prairie and mesic prairie during a beautiful time of year for flowering plants. Bring binoculars to spot the many migratory birds! 

Cost: $30
 includes transportation from The Well. 
Registration by June 11 required.

The Well Spirituality Center
1515 Ogden Avenue LaGrange Park. 
To register: 
708-482-5048 or   www.csjthewell.org


Taize Evening P rayer
St. Francis & Grace Lutheran 
Friday, June 8th
7:30pm @ Grace Luteran

This is an ecumenical prayer that brings all Christian faiths together through  meditative singing, scripture and quiet reflection.
All are invited to our Taize Evening Prayer
All Parish Service Day June 9

by June 4th
Volunteers most needed for:
Challenger Baseball
First Congregational Church Breakfast 
Greater Chicago Food Depository

THANK YOU for your continued SUPPORT!
Questions? contact Mary Freeman or  708-352-0168


Construction Under Way

WEST  TRANSEPT  and  UNITY HALL

ENTRANCES  WILL BE CLOSED

Starting Monday, June 11

For Construction

 
We appreciate  your patience!
 
For ramp accessibility  please use the Spring Avenue entrance.  

Summer Rectory Hours
Beginning  June 12th the office hours for the rectory  are as follows:
 
Monday thru Thursday
8:30 am until 7:30 pm
 Fridays
8:30 am until 4:30 pm
  Saturdays
9:00 am until 5:00 pm
  Sundays
9:00 am until 1:00 pm 
 
Regular hours will resume in the Fall.

Seasons of Hope
Mondays, June 4, 11 & 18, 2018
7 pm
Mourning the loss of someone you love is never easy, and in a spirit of compassion and pastoral care, St. Francis Xavier and St. John of the Cross are sponsoring the 'Seasons of Hope' program. This informal support group will share God's loving consolation through scripture, prayer and reflection on consecutive Mondays in June at 7:00 pm. These spring sessions will be held at St. John of the Cross 5005 Wolf Road in Western Springs. Call the SJC parish office to register 708-246-4405.


Information Regarding Upcoming 
Word & Communion Services Changes
June 19, 20, 21 and 29
Just a reminder that on the dates listed above we will be having two Word & Communion Services with no morning masses.
First Communion  Banners
 
Please remember to
pick up your
First Communion Banners.
 
They are available in the bin at the back of church.



May 14 Commission Meeting Reports
Parish Pastoral Council members, parishioners from all ministries (Spirituality/Worship, Parish Life, Human Concerns and Education & Formation), and other interested parishioners gathered for the third time under the revised Commission model.  Notes of those meetings are posted in the parish websites.  To view by Commission, just click its logo below:
The Lord replied, " My presence will go with you and I will give you rest." 
Have a Happy, Safe and Blessed Summer.