Diocesan and Other Regional Events

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Wednesday evening, 6:30 p.m – 8:00 p.m, Adoration is held at St. Mary Church, 126 W. 5th Street in Pecatonica. Benediction begins at 7:50 p.m. 

HEAL Grief Education Groups
St. Camillus Center
2101 6th Street, Monroe WI
Six-week sessions open to anyone 18 years & older. Learn about the grieving process. Ideas for coping and healing in a safe-supportive setting.
• Feb. 27– April 3, 2019, 10-11:30 a.m. (Wednesdays)
• June 5-July 10, 2019, 6-7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays)
• Sept. 4-Oct. 9, 2019, 6-7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays)
This program is free and open to the public. To register, or for more information, contact Monroe Clinic Hospice at 608-324- 1230 or 800-367-8406 or online at monroeclinic.org.

Men's Weekend Retreat:“Ignatius’s Story of How God Cares”
February 22-24, 2019
Retreat Master, Fr. Ron Bieganowski, SJ
An Ignatian, silent retreat for men
420 W. County Line Rd, Barrington, IL 610010
847-381-1261
www.JesuitRetreat.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Let us live and love in our marriage as we await the coming of Jesus. Take time for your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend  January 25 – 27 in Brookfield, WI; or Feb. 15 – 17 in Geneva, IL.
Website: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

Grieving A Suicide?
Are you grieving a loved one’s suicide or know someone who is? Suicide loss can trigger inconsolable sadness and devastating feelings of guilt, anxiety, fear and isolation. One free resource is www.allianceofhope.org, a website founded by Ronnie Walker, herself a suicide loss survivor. She calls the site“designed by survivors for survivors.” Here, you will find help, understanding and consolation. If you would like to talk more about this, contact me, Jan Thornton at (815) 334-0332. I am a suicide loss survivor.

815 Catholic for Young Adults 18 – 35
Join us for drinks, friendship and a little faith formation.
Brew Nights – Third Tuesday of Each Month
Prairie Street Brew House, 200 Prairie Street, Rockford, Illinois
www.815catholic.com

Holy Family Middle-Age Singles Group
Great events are planned for this summer by the Holy Family Middle-Age Single Group, for ages 40-64. They include a night at Rockford City Market, a movie night, mini golf, outdoor concerts, and trips to Holy Hill and to the Pec Thing. To be added to the singles group email list (which is not shared) or for information about a particular event, call Amanda at 815-395-0566.

Durand American Legion Hospital Equipment Loan Program
The Durand American Legion has available may types of hospital equipment for public use. You do not have to be a Legion member or a veteran to use the equipment. It is free for anyone in need. Electric wheelchairs, walkers (wheeled and nonwheeled), toileting and shower chairs, canes and crutches are some of the types of equipment available. If you, a family member, or friend is in need of this equipment, please call Arlene Steward at 815-248-2243 or George Letcher at 815-248-2407. This is a free service. Keep the equipment as long as you need it. Return it when finished.

Website of the Rockford Diocese:  www.rockforddiocese.org