OUTREACH - SHARE OUR FAITH: STREET EVANGELIZATION
The Franciscans do street evangelization in their neighborhood and in other places.
At the Mission, we host BLOCK PARTIES during the summer. Our block parties and provide a safe, supervised play area for the children in the neighborhood. During these times, we have the opportunity to share the treasures of our faith.
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Block parties usually also include a barbecue lunch, games for the kids, snow cone and popcorn machines, and space for adults to enjoy the shade and good conversations.
Dates and details for block parties will be announced via the home page and calendar page.
Each year our August block party is our “Back to School” block party where we distribute backpacks and school supplies. We distributed backpacks and school supplies to 700+ children in August 2022.
We work with parishes to do Eucharistic processions and other forms of street evangelization. We also do a lot of street evangelization as part of our Night of Mercy program. If you’re interested in us helping you with a street evangelization event or Night of Mercy at your parish, please email Sr. Stephanie at olamission@gmail.com. |
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June 11, 2023 - Eucharist Processions | |||||
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May 28, 2023 - Professing and Processing | ||
Sr. Alicia spoke as part of the Eucharistic procession between Benet and Chesterton Academies in Lisle. Over 300 people attended and walked in the ~2 mile procession! |
July 16, 2022 - Block Party | ||
Thank you to all who helped with our block party on 7/17! We had over 500 people join us for fun, fellowship, prayer, a food distribution, and the Jesse White Tumblers! Thanks to Midwest Food Bank for your incredible donation of food that we distributed at the block party. |
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July 11, 2021 - Support / Participate in the BACK TO SCHOOL Party | ||||
Back to school party is on Saturday, August 14. Volunteer time is 10 am to 2 pm.
Thanks and see you then! |
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August 18, 2018 - Back to School Block Party |
August 19, 2017 - Back to School Block Party |