32 | November 15, 2018 | The wilmette beacon FAITH wilmettebeacon.com Faith Briefs First Congregational Church of Wilmette (1125 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette) Weekly Youth Activities Open to the Community Every Wednesday, the church’s children and youth ministry offers opportunities for fun, friendship, spirituality, and service. Kids Club (K–grade 6) meets at 4:30 p.m. In the evening, the Confirmation Class (grades 7 & 8) meets at 6 p.m. And the Senior High Youth Group gathers at 7:15 p.m. The two evening youth groups have a tasty dinner together at 6:45 p.m. — sometimes chicken, sometimes pasta. Learn about the church community at www.fccw. org or contact for more details: (847) 251-6660 or 1stchurch@fccw.org. Winnetka Covenant Church (1200 Hibbard Road, Wilmette) Fall service hours Sunday school for all ages starts at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Community Kitchen On the first and third Thursday of each month a group meets in the church kitchen to prepare food for the Community Kitchen of A Just Harvest. They start working at about 1 p.m. and continue until the food is prepared, about 3:30. All are invited to come and participate in as much of that time as you are available. Serve at a Just Harvest On the third Thursday of each month the church has an opportunity to serve the food that was prepared in our kitchen for the Just Harvest Community Kitchen from 4:30-7:30 p.m. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (1235 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette) Knitting and crocheting At 7 p.m. every Tuesday, all are welcome to knit for charity or work on your their own projects. Kenilworth Union Church (211 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth) Exploring Grief The group meets every other from 7–8:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 13 and Dec. 27 at Kenilworth Union Church. This free series provides a confidential, supportive, and educational environment to grieve the loss of a loved one or friend. All community residents are welcome to participate. For more information and to register for the fall or spring sessions, contact Joellen Hosler at 847-475-6955 ext. 19. Sponsored by Christ Church Winnetka, Kenilworth Union Church, and Winnetka Congregational Church. Trinity United Methodist Church (1024 Lake Ave, Wilmette) Saturday Morning Bible Study Small group study with two-hour meetings will cover 60 percent of the Bible. Facilitated discussion. Materials fee is $40. Contact Tom Board at tom@trinitywilmette.org for more information. Parent Observation Days Trinity Church Nursery School is hosting observation days for prospective parents. The next day is at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Participants will get a tour of the school, see classes in action, meet the staff, and receive a brief presentation where they have an opportunity to ask questions. To reserve a spot contact Sue Gaertner at sue@trinitywilmette. org. Baha’i House of Wor.ship (100 Linden Ave., Wilmette) Friday Night Fireside Conversations Join the House of Worship in the fireside room at the Baha’i House of Worship Welcome Center (112 Linden Ave.) for meaningful conversations about what Baha’i Faith offers for people who want to contribute to the betterment of the world. Light refreshments will be served. Children’s Classes Children ages 7 to 10 are invited learn about Manifestations of God including, Krishna, Abraham, Buddha, Christ, Bahá’u’lláh (Founder of the Bahá’í Faith), and other Divine Teachers. Sunday mornings from 10-11 a.m. Contact Ellen Price at (847) 812-1084 for more information. Come and Sing All singers welcome to audition for the House of Worship A Capella Choir. Weekly rehearsals are on Thursday evenings and singing from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays, plus special events. Call Music Director, Van Gilmer for more info (847) 853- 2330. St. Joseph Catholic Church (1747 Lake Ave., Wilmette) Sunday Mass Sunday Masses are held at 7:30, 9, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Saint Francis Xavier Church (corner of 9th and Linden, Wilmette) Holy Listening Individuals gathers each week from 10-10:45 a.m. Saturdays in the upper room at 524 9th St. to relax, listen to a short passage from scripture, reflect and respond in prayer. Everyone is welcome. Submit information for The Beacon’s Faith page to Michael Wojtychiw at m.wojtychiw@22ndcentury media.com In Memoriam Richard Charles Fowkes R i c h - ard Charles Fowkes, 82, a longtime Wilmette resident, died peacefully on Oct. 31 in Evanston, where he had lived for the past several years. He is survived by Doris, his wife of 58 years, as well as his son Scott (Maria) Fowkes of Wilmette and his daugther Heather (David) Scott of Glenview. He is also survived by five granchildren: Michael and John Scott; and Alexander, Emma and Miles Fowkes. After serving in the Army and graduating from Loyola University, Fowkes was active in politics and then had a long and successful business career, first with Bell & Howell, then at CX Corporation in Seattle, WA, and later as a consultant. He was an avid tennis player, golfer and Chicago sports fan. During retirement, Fowkes was a fixture at his grandchildren’s games and activities in Wilmette and Glenview. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, at Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University, 2110 Sheridan Rd, Evanston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Ruth Whitley Nagle Ruth Whitley Nagle died Oct. 27 at Whitehall in Deerfield. Nagle was born in Como, N.C., to Mildred Barrett Whitley and Linwood Whitley. Predeceased by her parents and only sister, Patricia Gayle Whitley Gordon, and husband David C. Nagle. The Nagles lived most of their life in Wilmette and raised their three children there. More recently they lived in Chapel Hill, N.C.. Nagle is survived by her children: Michael David Nagle (Linda Seiler) Salt Lake City; Julie Ann Nagle Maranto (Anthony Maranto Jr.) Lake Bluff; and Amy Elizabeth Nagle, Mundelein. Grandchildren: Melissa Caroline Maranto, Lake Bluff; Madeline Rose Maranto (Michael Leventhal), New York; and Anthony Vincent Maranto III, Lake Bluff. Also, sister-in-law Nancy Nagle Widden (Rick), Glendale, Ariz. and brother-in-law Nelson Nagle (Janet), Tempe, Ariz. and beloved relatives and dear friends. In lieu of a service, Ruth wished memorials be made to a church or charity of your choice. Lorelei M. Shay Lorelei M. Shay, 89, died Sunday, Nov. 4, in McHenry. She was born in Chicago on Dec. 4, 1928, the daughter of Conrad and Dolores (Merten) Meilicke. Shay was a graduate of Stephens College for Women (Missouri). She was an Interior Designer, Artist, Professional Fashion Model, Display Designer (Carson Pirie Scott-State Street) and an accomplished Pianist. She married her high school sweetheart, William Shay, on Oct. 15, 1949. Shay had two daughters, Constance and Courtney. As a long-time resident of Wilmette, she was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Church and volunteer at the school. She was also an active member of St. Patrick’s Church and Holy Apostles Church in McHenry. She was an avid volunteer for many charitable organizations. Shay and her husband spent many wonderful years at their second home in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Family was very important to her and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughters, Constance Shay-Hadley, Courtney (Robert) Campe; grandchildren, Mary (Jorge) Reyes, Constance Kathleen Campe, Kathryn Shay (Patrick) Brown, Elizabeth Shay Hadley; great-grandchildren, Connor, Katherine, Shay, Colin, and Kyle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Dolores Meilicke; husband, William Shay; and her brother, Ronald Meilicke. Visitation was held on Thursday, Nov. 8 at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry. Funeral Mass was held on Friday, Nov. 9, at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Rd., McHenry. Have someone’s life you’d like to honor? Email Michael Wojtychiw at m.wojtychiw@22ndcentury media.com with information about a loved one who was part of the Wilmette/Kenilworth community.
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