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• Step-by-step Watercolor Classes begin September 11 at St. Thomas
• Job Network Meeting Notes
• New Paths of Spiritual Renewal
• Women's Overnight Retreat led by Jill Bates
• Blood Pressure Screenings resume in September
• Jill Bates Presents A Day of Respite, Renewal and Reflection for Caregivers
• Dr. Megan McKenna Keynote Speaker at Mayslake Ministries Fall Symposium
• Parishioners invited to weekly school Mass at All Saints
Sessions Scheduled for Protecting God’s Children
(Required workshop for those volunteering with children.)
By: S.Francesconi, editor | Last Updated: 09/08/2010 15:35
The “Protecting God’s Children” Program is a very pro-active, positive, professional approach to preventing child sexual abuse. This Program is now part of diocesan policy to establish a “safe environment” for members of our parish.While “Protecting God’s Children” sessions are primarily for all staff and volunteers who work with children, they are also open to any parent or person from the parish who wishes to attend.
St. Thomas is hosting a workshop on:
Saturday, September 18 8:30—11:30 a.m.
To register for this workshop, or to find other churches in the area that are hosting this required session, please click the following link for the Diocese of Joliet website. Look to left hand side and click on the words "Protecting Children. " On the next page scroll down until you see "Virtus Protecting God's Children Workshop Schedule". Please contact Patti Dougherty with questions or for help. 630-355-8980 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 630-355-8980 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext.109
*Check in and refreshments will begin 15 minutes before the start of each session. Each training session will last the full three hours, so please arrive promptly.
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