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COMMUNITY FAITH FORMATIONMARRIAGE MINISTRYCOMMUNITY OUTREACH GROUPDivorce and Beyond, A Support GroupSunday, Sept. 20 – Oct. 25Divorce and Beyond is a new program atOld St. Pat’s, designed to offer support,fellowship, and respect to our brothersand sisters experiencing or havingcompleted divorce. We will accompanyyou through the emotionally challengingprocess, and nourish and empower you,in preparation for your renewed presentand future. Everyone is very welcome tothis six-week support group, no matterwhere you are in the divorce process.It is important to know you are not alone.Topics include:✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧The Divorce Process;Self-Image;Stress;Anger;Blame,Guilt;Loneliness;Forgiveness;Happiness;Pathways to Growth.The Divorce Support Group meetsas follows:Dates: Sunday, Sept. 20, 27;Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25.Time: 10:45 a.m. – Noon;Place: Room 32, Fr. Jack WallMission Center, 711 W.Monroe St., Chicago.Babysitting: Will be available.To register for this program, and to obtainfurther information, please contact PattyStiles at 847.220.3011, orpstiles224@comcast.net. You also maycontact Jack Berkemeyer at Old St. Pat’s,312.798.2386, or jackb@oldstpats.org.Annual Fall Food DriveSunday, Sept. 27: All MassesLittle Brother’s Friends of the ElderlyCome share your abundance with elders that are served by LittleBrothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE). LBFE customizes each elderfood bag and delivers bags with a friendly visit. Please do notsend items in glass jars.Requested items include:• Low sugar cereal & regular cereal;• Canned tuna (in water);• Low salt & regular canned vegetables;• Low salt canned soup;• Low salt crackers (Saltines, wheat);• Canned tomatoes;• Canned tomato paste;• Pasta in boxes;• Rice or beans in small bags;• Pasta sauce (plastic containers);• Canned fruit;• Hard candy (sugar free & regular);• Chocolate (sugar free & regular);• Oatmeal instant and regular;SHOP & SHARE IDENTIFICATION SLIPAMOUNT OF PURCHASE08206440• Creamy peanut butter in plastic jar;• Macaroni & Cheese;• Boxed instant potatoes;• Decaf coffee (small cans or packets);• Juice (small cans or individual boxes);•Individual serving cups: pudding, Jello,applesauce, or fruit cocktail;• Snack foods individuallywrapped:crackers, cookies, trail mix,chips, nuts, or granola bars;• Small plastic jars of ketchup, mustard,mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, no-sugaradded jams or preserves;• Decaf tea.Please bring the food items to Old St. Pat’s on Sunday, Sept. 27. Volunteers and LBFEworkers will be onsite to collect your donated items. Thank you for caring and sharing.Little Brothers – Friends of the ElderlyShop & Share at Jewel-OscoMonday, Sept. 21 – Wednesday, Sept. 23Outreach is sponsoring a Shop & Share opportunity with Jewel-Osco for Little Brothers -Friends of the Elderly. If you plan on grocery shopping the week of Sept. 20, pleaseconsider shopping on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, Sept. 21, 22 or 23 in support of LittleBrothers – Friends of the Elderly. Five percent of your total bill will be donated to LittleBrothers – Friends of the Elderly. Please use the coupon below.GROUP NUMBER STORE NUMBER DOLLARS CENTSGROUP: Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly – Chicago ChapterYOUR SHOP & SHARE DAYS: September 21, 22, 23, 2009SIGNATURE_______________________________________________PLEASE SIGN THIS SLIP AND TURN IT IN TO YOUR CHECKER WHEN YOU SHOP.PARTICIPANTS CAN MAKE PURCHASES AT ANY JEWEL-OSCO ON THE DATE ABOVE.✁IDENTIFICATION SLIPS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN FRONT OF ANY JEWEL-OSCO.Please visit our Web site and the online gift shop at www.oldstpats.org.17.