Support Groups

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL
If you have a son, daughter, parent or relative serving in the military and currently deployed in an area of conflict (Iraq or Afghanistan), Fr. Cesar would like to include them in the parish “Military Prayer Board.” Please email him (frcesar@stjohnneumannchurch.org) a digital picture (in JPEG format) of your relative, together with his or her name, branch of service, rank and mailing address. Alternatively, you may also put all these in an envelope and submit them to the parish office.

Silver Foxes
This group is designed to serve the needs of parishioners over 55. The goals of the club are to provide its members with those opportunities for companionship and spiritual renewal that otherwise might not be available. The Silver Foxes, through many levels of involvement, give meaningful individual and group support needed at this very special time in the lives of parishioners. Large group meets monthly for breakfast after 8:30 a.m. Mass on the second Saturday. Small annual membership fee.

ANEW
Monthly gathering of widows for friendship, discussion and refreshments. Meets first Thursday of the month, at 7 p.m. Contact: Luann (630) 513-9129.

Rainbows for All God's Children
This is a support group for children in grades kindergarten through eight who are facing the loss of a parent due to separation or divorce. Children facing changes in their families go through the same grieving stages as adults, but on their own level. They may have trouble putting their feelings into words. Their parents, who are caught up in their own pain, may have difficulty reaching out to their children. While it does not take the place of counseling, when that is needed, Rainbows is a support group where children can put their feelings into words and work through their grief. Contact Lucretia Cawthorne at (630) 513-1530 for information. The SJN Rainbows program is currently seeking adults dedicated to serving as facilitators. Training is provided. This ministry is truly wonderful in the aid it gives young people going through a death or a divorce within their family. There is also a program designed for adults. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information on the program, please contact Joe Weyers at
(630) 377-6853.

H.E.L.P. For The Divorced is designed to help individuals cope with the phases of divorce by providing a warm and welcoming place to grow in God's love.  H.E.L.P. (He Extends Love Perpetually) offers "end of relationship" support through Rebuilding Group, and "moving onward" support through Onward Group. Contact Linda at 630-513-0935 or Carol at 630-232-4746 for more information.

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