Will You Be Mine? February is a month filled with sweet love, gently meandering through life and embracing all those dearest to us. And as an extension of this love, the Guild sends its own touch of sweetness to all the women of parish. You are cherished in our hearts! It's another busy month for the Guild with a variety of activities for everyone! Please join us for Cocktails and Conversation on Tuesday, February 7th, for an evening filled with a splash of Hollywood and All Things Oscars! Lee Shoquist, film enthusiast and member of the Chicago Film Critics Association will share his preview of the 95th Oscar nominations and all the inside scoop that goes with the big night. Get ready and grab a friend for an evening not to be missed. Registration is required. Shifting gears into the season of Lent, on February 23rd, the Guild will present an evening of reflection entitled “Out of the Tomb: A Lenten Journey in Search of Hope and Healing.” A light dinner will be served in the Parish Center followed by discussion with Father Thomas Neitzke, S.J., Ed.D., dean and executive director at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. Registration is required. Finally, please save the date for the following events ... ▪ Souper Heroes Day of Soup Making / March 14, 11am - 6pm / Parish Center kitchen: Pick a shift, grab your apron and get ready to give back to those in need. Registration is open.
▪ Spring Luncheon / April 19 / Glen View Club: Join us for the Guild's annual spring luncheon with guest speaker Julie Unruh, parishioner and retired WGN anchor and reporter.
| ▪ | Souper Heroes Day of Soup Making / March 14, 11am - 6pm / Parish Center kitchen: Pick a shift, grab your apron and get ready to give back to those in need. Registration is open. | | ▪ | Spring Luncheon / April 19 / Glen View Club: Join us for the Guild's annual spring luncheon with guest speaker Julie Unruh, parishioner and retired WGN anchor and reporter. | Please scroll down to learn more about all these events and other ongoing activities offered to all the ladies of the parish. Love the Ones You're With and Happy Valentine's Day! | | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023 @ 7pm | | THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2023 @ 6pm | | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 | | Monday, February 27, 2023: A Tri-Parish event sponsored by the parish of FHC | Join the Guild! Help support the vibrant programming of the FHC Women’s Guild by purchasing a 2022-23 membership today! We are a community of women spanning four generations devoted to spiritual encouragement through a rich variety of social, spiritual and service activities. Come check us out! Your $65 membership donation provides the following: • 10% of all memberships will help support the Highland Park Community Foundation (www.hpcfil.org/july-4-fund)
• Priority registration for Advent Candlelight and other popular events
• Discounts on select program fees
• Donations to charities that help women and children
• Overall underwriting for Guild programs
• Our electronic newsletter Click Below to Become a Member Today! | Questions? Contact Diane Wright at (847) 921-3691 or diane.wright@comcast.net | Knitting & Crocheting For Charity All parishioners are invited to join the Women's Guild Knitting (& Crocheting) group for charity. All beginner, intermediate and experienced knitters are invited! Location/Time - Thursday Mornings, FHC Parish Center Living Room, 9:30am - 11am Choose a project -** Prayer shawls for struggling parishioners, baby or youth hats and scarves or cowls for the underserved or lap blankets for veterans or bring suggestions for other projects. Registration is required - To register, please email Cindy Brady at cbrady615@comcast.net or call her at (847) 501-2788. We look forward to seeing you as we work together to help others. | Bridal Assistants Needed The Bridal Assistance Committee is looking for ladies to assist the bride and groom families at the rehearsal as well as the day of the wedding. To learn more details about this special committee and/or sign up as a volunteer, please contact Anita Worthington by email: anita_worthington@yahoo.com | SAVE THE DATE! 2023 FEBRUARY
7 - An Evening of Cocktails & Conversation, 7 - 8:30pm @ Parish Center
23 - Lenten Reflection, 6-9pm @ Parish Center
27 - Tri-Parish event on Marriage, Divorce and Annulment: Facts and Myths about catholic teachings, 7pm @ FHC Church & Parish Center
MARCH
14 - Souper Heroes Day of Soup Making, 1pm - 7pm, @ Parish Center Kitchen + Delivery
APRIL
19 - Spring Luncheon @ Glen View Club
MAY - Spring Garden Prayer Walk @ Chicago Botanic Garden Bridge - Mondays & Fridays
Knitting - Thursdays, 9:30am @ Parish Center | Connect With Us! Check out our homepage on the FHC Website faithhope.org/womens-guild Visit us on Instagram @faithhopewomensguild Email us questions & ideas faithhopewomensguild@gmail.com | A Meditative Retreat, January 28, 2023 The Women's Guild gathered over 40 women in the Parish Center last Saturday for a half day retreat to explore one's spiritual gifts. What a wonderful way to start the new year and prepare for the coming of Lent. A big thank you to all the ladies who planned this event and to Joan Binder who guided the attendees and is a member of St John of the Cross Parish & World Community for Christian Meditation. | The Guild's Weekly Knitting Group! The Parish Center on Thursdays is the place to be if you're a knitter or just want to hang with a great group of women! All levels, including beginners, are welcome! | |
