Our local community has a multitude of resources to support our ongoing ministries. We are blessed to have a vibrant and generous community. Below is a list of resources to help you find what you need. Please note that these resources are not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is intended to collaborate with our villages and local organizations to inform our parishioners, most especially our senior citizens.

Here are some events in our local communities of Riverside, North Riverside, Lyons, McCook, and surrounding areas.
REFLECT Retreats for Mid-Life Singles
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2024 Divorce and Beyond Support Summer Series 

Wednesday Evenings (7:00-8:30 pm) 
June 12 through July 24 (skipping July 3)
Saint Francis Xavier Rectory 
124 N. Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL

Divorce and Beyond is a faith-based process for divorced adults designed to offer support, fellowship, and healing to those who are divorced or going through a divorce. Topics include stress, anger, forgiveness, and recovery. There is no cost to attend. There is a participant guide that will be provided at the first meeting. To register online please scan the QR Code above click here or call Missy Westerhoff at 708-352-0168.
Retreat/workshop for Widowed Men & Women 

April 13 & 14 (2-day program-overnight encouraged) 
St. Mary’s Retreat House, Lemont, Illinois 60439 (Commute or stay overnight.) 

For further information, call: 708-354-7211 or e-mail us at [email protected] 
www.joyfulagain.org
 
Joyful Again! is a spiritual program for widows and widowers who want to resolve the normal grief they feel after losing their spouse and who want to begin to start to live fully again.