FAMILY ENRICHMENT
Partner Program
Family Enrichment provides programs for couples geared to strengthening the family and supporting the husband and wife by fostering learning opportunities within an atmosphere of friendship.
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Family Enrichment courses are built on the case-study method. Cases are drawn from rich, complex family situations that reveal the significance of productive relationships among family members.​
GRANDMOTHER'S EXCHANGE
The Grandmother's Exchange was started by two women who wanted to get to know other grandmothers and share friendship.​ The group meets in the Buffalo Grove area and surrounding communities, depending on which home will be hosting.
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For more information, please contact Loreto Wille at mloretow@sbcglobal.net or Carol Knox at c.knox@hotmail.com
Recollections & Retreats
RECOLLECTIONS
May you seek Christ. May you find Christ. May you love Christ.
-St. JosemarÃa Escrivá
A recollection is a time of silent prayer and reflection, with a Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. It includes a meditation led by a priest of Opus Dei, an examination of conscience and a brief talk on growing in virtue. Confessions and spiritual direction are also available.
Morning Recollections
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS​
3rd Wednesday | 10:00 am -12:00 pm
​St. James Catholic Church
820 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
December 13 not December 20
JOLIET​
​St. Mary Nativity
706 N Broadway St.
LAKE FOREST​
3rd Tuesday | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
St. Patrick's Church (in the big church)
991 S. Waukegan Rd.​
NAPERVILLE
​Saints Peter and Paul Church
36 N. Ellsworth St.
Evening Recollections
DES PLAINES​
3rd Wednesday | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Willows Academy
1016 Rose Ave. ​
CHICAGO
St. Mary of the Angels
St. Josemaria Chapel
1850 N. Hermitage Ave.
CRYSTAL LAKE​
3rd Monday | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Thomas the Apostle
451 W. Terra Cotta Ave. ​
November 13, 2023 not Nov. 20, 2023
March 11, 2024 not March 18, 2024
OAK LAWN
​St. Linus Church
10300 Lawler Ave.
RETREATS
A silent retreat is time spent in prayer and reflection, growing in the knowledge of and friendship with Christ.
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Retreats are offered at the following Conference Centers:
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Shellbourne Conference Center
Valparaiso, Indiana
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Wynncliff Conference Center
Cleveland, Wisconsin
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