All are invited as the Catholic and Greek Orthodox communities of greater Chicagoland join for an ecumenical service to give thanks for God’s gift of creation and to recognize the conservation efforts of His disciples. Wednesday, August 31, 7 p.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church (1401 Wagner Road, Glenview, Illinois 60025). After Vespers join us for a lecture from Sr. Pat Bergen, CSJ, entitled, “A Splendid Communion! (Christ, Humanity and All Creation)”. The event also will be live streamed at the SS Peter Paul Livestream website. Call 847.729.2235 for more information.

Young adults ages 19-35 who find themselves wondering how to make a good decision according to God’s will are invited to join Samuel Group – a discernment group specifically geared toward this age group. Here you will discuss all kinds of discernment – a calling to consecrated life, married life or single life, to a certain career or city, and more. The goal of this group is to help you, and in some cases your significant other, know yourself, Jesus and your role within the Church. These discernment groups will take place monthly over the course of seven months. At each session, you will listen to talks, have time for small group sharing, and have the opportunity for Mass, Confession and Adoration. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet individually with a spiritual director during this program. Please register here.

Are you looking for a space and time to reflect in order to gain a renewed sense of purpose and connection? Register today for a REFLECT Day of Reflection at Marytown Retreat and Conference Center in Libertyville, IL. (30 miles northwest of Chicago), on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Take a chance and get involved… you won’t regret it! Cost is $50 including continental breakfast and lunch. Visit the retreat web site,
e-mail reflect.illinois@gmail.com or call 630-222-8303 for details.

The Parish Garden Volunteers need your assistance this summer to water the front and rear gardens of the church.  If you live nearby Queen of Angels church and are able to turn on the sprinklers a few times a week in the morning or evening, please call or text James Phelps at 733.531.1851.