Our Family in Faith - St Mary Immaculate Parish

Parish Outreach in Challenging Times
Job Search Support - Tuesday, July 9
The St. Mary Immaculate Employment Ministry helps you build confidence and accelerate your job
search success. We help job seekers succeed. During our July 9 (6:30p.m.) session you can work one-onone
with job coaches (experienced hiring managers) to:
• Improve your resume and networking tools (your handbill, elevator speech or LinkedIn site)
• Develop interviewing (video mock-interview) and networking skills
• Expand your job search network
• Get spiritual, emotional, or social service help
We can also take FREE portrait photos you can use in your LinkedIn profile. We meet July 9, promptly at
6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend, pre-registration is not required, and everyone is welcome. Bring
copies of your handbill or resume to distribute. Dress is casual. For more information, email
EmploymentMinistry@smip.org or call 815-436-2651 ext. 815.
Evangelization and Communication
A Gateway Back Home
Catholics Returning Home helps Catholics reconnect with their faith, and their relationship with Christ.
There is no obligation or cost. Catholics Returning Home is a:
• Supportive, non-judgmental group where you can freely explore your concerns and questions.
• Small community including others thinking about returning, recently returned Catholics and clergy.
• Safe haven in which private issues are identified and dealt with privately, with compassion.
• Warm environment where you will be welcomed.
• A 6-week series each Monday evening beginning July 1, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the North Wing
Room A.
The themes below represent a typical flow. The group surveys the questions and
issues they want to explore. Sessions 2 through 5 topics are adjusted to ensure that
everyone’s needs are addressed.
July 1 Welcome, Overview of Series
July 8 Presentation on Inactive Catholics
July 15 The Church Today: Changes Since Vatican II
July 22 The Mass
July 29 Explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
August 5 The Creed; What Catholics Believe
Pre-registration is requested. For more information call the group’s facilitator,
Deacon Tom O’Connell, at 815-230-2241. Or call the Parish at 815-436-2651 or visit
www.smip.org.
Family Life
Deacon Tom O’Connell
We are called to keep our eyes on Jesus and let the Holy Spirit lead and guide
us. Paul tells us that when we serve one another through love we are living life
in the Spirit. This is the path to life that leads us to the fullness of joy in God’s
presence. Let the Holy Spirit breathe new life to your marriage relationship.
Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on August 10-12, 2013.
Contact Jim and Kris McCulloch, 630-577-0778. For more information visit our website at
wwmejoliet.org.
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