Stuff the Shelter – Sunday, October 27

The Shrine Auxiliary will be hosting a “Stuff the Shelter- Winter Items” drive for a domestic abuse shelter before and after both masses.

Collecting before and after both masses.

Shrine Auxiliary Shelter Drive

Sunday, October. 27*

Winter Clothing for Women and Children (aged 2-15)

*NOTE: NO Drop-Offs before Sunday, October 27, Thank You!

Coats and Jackets

Hats, Earmuffs, Winter Headbands

Gloves and Mittens

Scarves, Boots, Sweaters

New and Gently used toys for ages Infant to 15 years, such as game boards, dolls, cars, trucks, DVDs, Children’s books (PLEASE, No Stuffed Animals!

“Garden of Remembrance” Engraved Memorial Pavers: HONOR your Family Name, REMEMBER a Loved One, CELEBRATE a Precious Memory, AVAILABLE for purchase.

Please click to order or for more information.  Thank you.

Lost Child Pilgrimage Are you grieving the death of a child?

Saturday, October 26
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. * 8:30 a.m. Check-In, Coffee

A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children. Mt 2:18

“Stitching the Fabric of Our Loss”

Speaker: Julie Raino M.Div., M.Ed. GC-C Director of Meridian Counseling for Grief and Loss, Bereavement Coordinator for Heartland Hospice, Julie has enjoyed over 30 years’ experience as an educator and grief counselor, specializing in pediatric grief and serving schools, hospitals, hospices, funeral homes and parishes through retreats, workshops, small groups and individual counseling.

PROGRAM: Liturgies of Lamentation & Hope, 4 Facilitated Breakouts:

4 Facilitated Breakouts: 

Precious Babies: Miscarriage/Infant Loss  ~ Julie Raino

Child/Adolescent  ~ Cathy Lentz

Adult Child  ~ Julie Berggren

NEW:  Traumatic/Sudden Loss of a Child of Any Age ~ Emily Tegenkamp

Wall of Remembrance: We invite you to bring a photo of your loved one, no larger than 4″ x 6″, to be included on a special display at the Pilgrimage, Saturday, October 26.

$25.00 Paid Registration due Oct. 23 (Lunch included.)
REGISTER: clentz@urladyofpompeii.org or 312.421.3757

Pay online; please click here.  Thank you.

Please click here for more information on the Relic Altar of Blessed Bartolo Longo at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Chicago.  Thank you.