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Looking for a Counselor?

Saint Edna parish has become a site for Interfaith Counseling Center of Alexian Brothers Medical Center. To set an appointment call 847-981-3514.

S.H.A.R.E A Ministry dedicated to helping the unemployed and underemployed in launching their Job Search. This includes a web site containing a 1ST STEPS Guide, Job Club listing, Library Listing, Reading Suggestions, and links to many Job Placement and Assistance groups. This Ministry also offers one-on-one counseling if that is desired. CONTACT US link to talk with some of the counselors. Call Bob Gaudio 847-870-7172 or e-mail at rjjg@comcast.net

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Elizabeth Ministry:

Elizabeth Ministry is a ministry of women reaching out to women relating to the child-bearing issues of pregnancy, adoption, infertility and infant loss. Elizabeth Ministers provide support to women through visits, calls, letters and prayers. Ministers are matched with women who have like experiences. Elizabeth Ministry is not only for those that are having difficulties, it can be a prayerful support for those who don't have family in the area while going through a special time in their lives. Where appropriate, the parish provides a gift bag filled with spiritual and hand-made items. Elizabeth Ministry has expanded to other ways of helping women by: sponsoring an infertility support group, providing a Baptism Bundle at Baptism Preparation classes, starting the Rosebud Program as a visible sign for all of the parish to be aware of those who need prayers for child-bearing situations, hosting prayer services for those that have lost a child, and sponsoring a Grandparent support group. At St. Edna, Elizabeth Ministry has been active since 1998 and currently there are about 20 ministers. Call 847-398-3362

Hospital Visitation:

Ministers of Care make pastoral visits to Saint Edna parishioners in Northwest Community Hospital regularly during the week. They also visit Lutheran General Hospital on Saturdays. You may want to call and let Margaret Moser at 847-398-3362 know if you are going to be hospitalized and it will be our privilege to visit you there.

Communion to the Homebound:

Care Ministers visit with and bring Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass on a regular basis. Usually one care minister is assigned to someone who is homebound allowing a comfortable and meaningful relationship to develop between the minister and those they visit. If we can be of service to you in this way please call Margaret E. Moser 847-398-3362

Nursing Home Visitation:

A Minister of Care will visit someone in a local nursing care facility on a regular basis. Please call Margaret Moser at 847-398-3362 know if you or someone you know is in a nursing home or other care facility and would like to have an Communion brought to them or just a friendly visit.

Minister of Care Training:

Contact Margaret Moser at 847-398-3362

Bereavement Ministry:

Upon notification of a death, a specially trained bereavement minister meets with family members for support and to help plan the funeral liturgy here at Saint Edna. If ongoing assistance is needed during the grief process, the bereavement minister can help guide families to the proper avenue for assistance. It is our privilege to help our parishioners in there time of need.

Helping Hands:

Assist in driving individuals to church, doctors visits, grocery shopping and deliver meals to a single person who is in recovery.

Contact Margaret Moser 847-398-3362

Phoenix Group:

A support group for those struggling with divorce...Contact Margaret Moser 847-398-3362

Saint Vincent De Paul Society: Ministers to those in need of emergency assistance. All this is possible through the generosity of the parishioners of Saint Edna in way of alms giving. Call Margaret Moser 847-398-3362

Pieta: Is a support group for mothers who have lost a son or daughter. This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2pm...Contact Margaret Moser 847-398-3362

Mourning Light: This is and afternoon grief support group for those who have been widowed this group meets on the second Wednesday of every month here at St. Edna.

Mourning Circle: This is an evening grief support group for those who have been widowed this group meets on the forth Thursday of every month here at St. Edna. Contact Margaret Moser at 847-398-3362

Saint Edna Angels: When someone is critically ill and or they are living in acute trauma and are in urgent need of prayers. With the person or families permission, the Saint Edna Angels are notified by email to pray for this person and their family. Contact Margaret Moser 847-398-3362

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Prayer shawl ministers make prayer shawls for the ill and in-firmed of our parish. The ministers pray for the recipient as they are making the shawl. When the recipient receives the shawl the minister wraps it around them and tells them to feel the love and warmth of God and the love and support of our faith community. The shawl is for the recipient to keep and use as a reminder that we are with them in spirit and love. Contact Margaret Moser 847-398-3362

Angel Flight Central: Our mission is to arrange AIR transportation of people in need for medical care or for reasons of compassion or community service. Contact Margaret Moser 847-398-3362

Home Matters: is a free care service co-sponsored by our church and Lutheran Home &Services. Contact Margaret Moser at 847-398-3362 or Dee Najdowski 847-537-7853

Joanne's Raggedy Ann Club: Members of Joanne's Raggedy Ann Club make Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls for children in need. Each of the dolls reflects the diversity of the children who receive them and come with special prayers. Since 1997, the club has donated more than 1,000 dolls to children around the world. For more information or to join, call Patricia at (847) 917-4963.