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.

Rockford Pregnancy Care Center Hike for Life
September 15, 2018 • Registration 8:30 a.m. • Hike 9:30 a.m.
Midway Village Walking Path in Rockford
815-997-1200 • thepregnancycarecenter.org

The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford offers help and hope to those facing an unplanned pregnancy and positive choices empowers students to win in life, love and relationships. Your donation allows us to offer free and confidential services in our center, the Stork Bus (mobile medical unit) and local schools.

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.



Want To Grow In Holiness, But Too Busy?
Want to transform your work, your marriage, your family, and your life, but don’t have time? Looking for the quickest, surest, and easiest way to holiness, but don’t know where to begin? In our hectic day and time, St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Calcutta knew that the quickest way to be transformed into a saint is through a relationship with Our Blessed Mother, Mary.
 
Join us in September, as we being a 33-day preparation for Marian Consecration. For six weeks, we’ll individually read about and reflect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and St. John Paul II. They’ll teach us the secrets of drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. 
 
In our weekly meetings, we’ll share our insights within our small group and then watch a 30-minute video. The video by popular author and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, brings our individual reflections and group experience into a clear and liveable focus.  
 
If you’re looking for a simple way to be spiritually renewed, develop a deeper relationship with Our Merciful Savior, and grow in holiness, join us for 33 Days to Morning Glory Small Group Retreat. Pick up a flyer at the entrance of the church or contact either Cindy Nicolosi at 815-248-3106 or Peggy Stewart at 847-894-2910 with questions or to register.

Consoling The Heart Of Jesus
Who has time in their busy schedule for a full weekend retreat?
 
Consoling the Heart of Jesus takes the most effective principles of the most powerful retreat, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and makes them easily available to the busy people of today. These exercises contain a built-in order that can help us grow in holiness over a short time. St. Theresa of Lisieux, St. Faustina Kowalska, and St. Teresa of Calcutta knew the key and had the tools, now you can too.
 
Join us in September as we begin a 10 week small-group retreat. We’ll individually read and reflect then answer questions in the retreat book. In our weekly meetings, we’ll share our insights within our small group and then watch a 30-minute video. Pick up a flyer at the entrance of either church or contact either Cindy Nicolosi at 815-248-3106 or Peggy Stewart at 847-894-2910 with questions or to register.

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