20 | March 15, 2018 | The lake forest leader FAITH LakeForestLeader.com Faith Briefs St. James Lutheran Church (1380 North Waukegan Road, Lake Forest) Women of St. James Spring Retreat April 13-15. The Women’s spring retreat is quickly approaching, and there will be opportunities to attend all or part of the faith building and fellowship events. For more information, visit www.stjameslutheran.org, or contact the church office at (847) 234-4859 or email sholmstrom@stjameslutheran.org. Church of St. Mary (175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest) School of St. Mary Luck of the Crusaders 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 17, Lake Forest Club, 554 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Tickets are $60 in advance at schoolofstmary.org/giving. Hotel Toiletries and Soap Drive Now through April 8. Donations of unused or unopened small hotel-sized bottles of soap, shampoo, body wash, condition and lotion, as well as feminine products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors and other personal hygiene items are sought for donation. No opened or experienced items. Collection will benefit the Food Pantry at Most Blessed Trinity and other local ministries. Collection baskets are located at all Church entrances, the Parish Center and both school offices. Eucharistic Adoration Each Wednesday, the Church of St. Mary offers Eucharistic Adoration following the 8 a.m. Mass. A rosary will be prayed each week at 6:40 p.m. with Benediction following at 7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church (680 West Deerpath, Lake Forest) Discipleship Class 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 31. Those who would like to find out more about our Christian faith and the ministry are invited to join in the Discipleship Information Class. For more information, or to RSVP, contact the church office at (847) 234-1868. Men of Faith 8 a.m. Saturday (once a month). The men of Faith meet for an hour or so of breakfast and a short Bible study and discussion. All men, members or not, are welcome. This is typically on the third Saturday morning of the month. Women’s Book Club Meeting 9 a.m. Saturday, March 10. The group will watch and discuss the movie, “The Case for Christ”. The movie depicts how Lee Strobel, a seasoned investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune, challenged biblical experts throughout his spiritual journey from atheist to faith. All women, members or not, are welcome. The Church of Holy Spirit (400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest) Lake Forest Grief Group 4-5:30 p.m. every other Monday through April 4. Samaritan Counseling Center will be holding a new six-week session of the Exploring Grief Group. The series provides confidential, supportive and educational environment to cope with grief. Meetings will be led by Denise Kitanovski, JD, MA, LCPC. There is no charge for the program and it is open to the public. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Denise at (847) 446-6955 ext. 22 or email dkitanovski@northshoresamaritan.org. Christian Science Society (Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest) Testimony Meeting Come to Gorton Center the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. There will be prayer, hymns, and readings from the Bible, with related passages from the “Christian Science” visit us online at LAKEFORESTLEADER.com textbook, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy. Then participants share their own healings and inspiration. For more information, call (847) 234-0820 or email cssocietylakeforest@ gmail.com. Grace United Methodist Church (244 East Center Ave., Lake Bluff) Boy Scouts Boy Scout Troop 42 will meet in Fellowship Hall from 7-9 p.m. Monday nights. Gentle Chair Yoga Gentle Chair Yoga will be held from 3-3:30 p.m. Fridays in the Fellowship Hall. Union Church of Lake Bluff (525 E. Prospect Ave., Lake Bluff) Live Wires Live Wires is the Union Church youth group for fourththrough sixth-graders. The group meets on Wednesdays in Fellowship Hall at the church from 4 to 5 p.m. for lively discussion and fun activities. Christ Church of Lake Forest (100 N. Waukegan Road) The Bridge Young Adults Group 7-9 p.m., every Wednesday. All young adults are welcome to join. For more information, contact TheBridgeCC<strong>LF</strong>@ gmail.com. Bible Blast 5-6 p.m. Sunday evenings. Bible Blast is a family program for children 4 years old through fifth grade. Guide your child’s spiritual growth and biblical literacy to a new level through Bible Blast. There is a one-time registration fee of $45. Free childcare is provided for 3 years old and younger. Submit information for The Leader’s Faith page to b.kapa@22ndcenturymedia.com. The deadline is noon on Thursday. Questions? Call (847) 272-4565 ext. 35. In Memoriam James E. “Jim” Farmer James E. “Jim” Farmer, 62, formerly of Lake Bluff, died March 1 from complications related to West Nile Virus. He was the beloved husband of Farmer 36 years of Leslie nee Fait; adored father of Rick (Lauren) Farmer and Bill Farmer; dear son of June nee Dean and the late Ezekiel Farmer; loving brother of John (Bryce) Farmer; and devoted caregiver to his beloved dog Buddy. After growing up in Lake Bluff, Farmer moved to Montana with his family in high school and graduated from the University of Montana School of Business. He earned his CPA and worked for Arthur Andersen & Co., where he became a partner in the audit practice, specializing in telecommunications. Farmer changed careers to enable him to spend more time with his family and became CFO of several organizations including Frankel & Co., The Jacobson Group and most recently The Horton Group, where he was a member of its Board of Directors. He donated many hours to charitable and civic organizations, including coaching his sons’ soccer and basketball teams, taking leadership roles on the boards of several community organizations, including The Winnetka Community House and the New Trier Booster Club. He counseled fellow diabetics at Mt. Sinai Hospital after he underwent a successful pancreas transplant and devoted himself to volunteering at Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter and driving animal relay rescue missions. Farmer was a passionate fisherman, landscaper and drummer. Judith A. Bartuch Judith A. Bartuch (nee McGarity), 79, formerly of Lake Bluff, died Feb. 28. Bartuch was born in Chicago on Nov. 4, 1938. She was the daughter of Bertram Kenneth McGarity and Mary E. McGarity, who preceded her in death. She was a mother, homemaker and business owner of shops on Scranton Avenue in Lake Bluff and was a very active supporter of the Republican Party. She is survived by her partner, William “Bill” Goodman; children, Anne (Steve) Racine, Fred (Jill) Bartuch Jr. and Brian (Kim) Bartuch; beloved grandchildren, Jackie Longan, Bradley (Natalie), Brett and Luke Bartuch, and Max, Madison and Jack Bartuch; greatgrandson, Aaron Jeffery Bartuch; brother, Tim (Nancy) McGarity; sisters, Mary Zungrone, Colleen (Ernie) Shervey, Susan McGarity and her many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Entombment at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Stephen J. Werenski Stephen J. Werenski, 73, formerly of Lake Bluff, died March 3. He was born on Nov. 21, 1944 in Waukegan. He was the only child born to the late Marjorie and Stephen Werenski, and was the beloved husband of Opal Werenski, for 54 years. Werenski worked for Hansen (later Mercer) in Lake Bluff for 30 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved fishing, bowling, golf, poker and his many fantasy sports leagues. Some may remember him as the infamous Dr. Bowl. But most of all, his favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren, who equally loved their time with “Papa”. Steve touched the lives of many with his kind heart, sense of humor and his encyclopedic knowledge of sports. He will be remembered fondly and missed dearly. He is survived by his loving children, Kristina (Eric) and Heather (Tom); treasured grandchildren, Athena, Tommy and Lucas; and countless others who were blessed to call him uncle, cousin, friend, colleague or a second dad. Interment at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. Have someone’s life you’d like to honor? Email b.kapa@22ndcenturymedia.com with information about a loved one who was part of the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff communities.
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