Daybreak Meal to Feed the Homeless

Daybreak Meal to Feed the Homeless

Our next Daybreak Meal donation date is September 1. We would greatly appreciate your help with donating various items for meal preparation.

If you would like to help, please sign up to donate an item at smip.org/daybreak by August 31. We ask that donated items please be brought to the Commons by Tuesday, September 1. Donation pick up is at 10:00 AM that day. Perishable items should be marked and placed in the refrigerator in the parish kitchen.

Our meals are successful as a result of your generosity. Your participation is truly a way to make a positive difference in someone’s life.

Questions? Contact Chris McLawhorn at 815-436-8374 or Kathy Hall at 815-436-2729.

Volunteers Needed at Waterleaf Women’s Center

Volunteering at Waterleaf means offering hope and support to women and families facing an unexpected pregnancy. Our Patient Advocates provide one-on-one care by gently guiding patients as they navigate difficult decisions. This role is ideal for those who feel called to encourage and walk alongside others during a critical moment in their lives.

If you have a heart to support individuals in crisis with compassion and truth, take the first step toward becoming part of our care team. We are seeking bilingual volunteers (Spanish is a native language) to help serve our patients.

Please contact Michele Gonzales at micheleg@waterleafwc.org.

Únete como voluntaria en Waterleaf

Ser voluntaria en Waterleaf significa ofrecer esperanza y apoyo a mujeres y familias que enfrentan un embarazo inesperado. Nuestro equipo de consejeras de pacientes brinda atención personalizada, escuchando con compasión, ofreciendo información precisa y guiando con sensibilidad a los pacientes mientras afrontan decisiones difíciles. Este puesto es ideal para quienes sienten el llamado a orientar, animar y acompañar a otras personas durante un momento crucial de sus vidas.

Si tienes el deseo de apoyar con compasión y verdad a personas que atraviesan una situación de crisis, te invitamos a dar el primer paso para formar parte de nuestro equipo de atención.

Actualmente, buscamos voluntarias bilingües que tengan el español como lengua materna para ayudar a atender y servir a nuestros pacientes.

Por favor contacta Michele Gonzales en micheleg@waterleafwc.org.

Catechists/Mentors Needed

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Garden Sharing Table

The Parish Garden is ready to start sharing! Starting on Sunday 7/19 the parish garden will be starting to share the variety of vegetables and herbs that we are growing this year. Please stop by the garden table located in the commons following Mass and every Sunday till the Garden closes.

When the Garden was started by Fr. John Regan in 2023, his goal along with the Garden Ministry team was the idea of sharing the produce. So, if you have vegetables or herbs that you would like to share please consider sharing with other parishioners at St. Mary’s. We would love to help you share your vegetables! Please drop off on Sunday mornings for the Garden Table.

In addition, we are looking for Parishioners who love to bake and would be willing to help donate to our garden table with some baked goodies for parishioners to purchase. If you have questions, please contact Robin Contreras at 815-814-8457 or rawc530@yahoo.com  or stop by the Garden Table to sign up for a date.

Hope & Divine Purpose Donation Drive

The young adults of St. Mary Immaculate are hosting a parish‑wide donation drive to support young adults who are rebuilding their lives. We’re collecting new household and hygiene essentials for survivors of human trafficking, exploitation, and homelessness as they begin a fresh chapter. Your contribution provides real help to those starting over. Your kindness today becomes someone’s stability tomorrow.

Donate at www.osvhub.com/smip/forms/hopeanddivinepurpose