Wheaton Franciscans

Feast of St. Joseph Mass
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us as we celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph! Always held on March 19th, the feast honors Joseph, husband to the Virgin Mary and earthly father to Jesus.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel.

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Dream Work — Small Group Series, Spring 2025
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Explore your dreams in an intimate small group format

Register for this Event

This group meets in person at Tau Center on the third Tuesday of the month, March through May.

March 18 , April 15, and May 20, 2025.

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Online registration is required two weeks prior to first session

Tammy will facilitate the dream work process in a small group format. Participants are asked to bring their dreams (written down in the present tense) to the online sessions. Together, in a structured shared wisdom approach, we will help one another unpack what our dreams may be trying to communicate.

Participants need to have previously attended Tammy’s introductory “Spiritual Growth through Dream Work” program OR be already familiar with Dream Work to register for this series.

About Our Facilitator

Tammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist, contemplative writer, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years. Additionally she participates in continuing education workshops on the topic and stays active in an ongoing dream group. For more information, visit Tammy’s official website.

2nd Sunday of Lent - 03.16.25
2025-03-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Every Sunday, we gather together in community for Eucharist in Our Lady of the Angels chapel.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the weekly livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Taizé - March 2025
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Please join us for Taizé Prayer at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL, Entrance #7.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel.

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Taizé is a distinctive style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France. It is characterized by contemplative music with repetitive singing of simple harmonized tunes, interspersed with periods of silence, simple readings, prayers, and intercessions.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Heart of SoulCollage
2025-03-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper self-inquiry based on the SoulCollage process

SoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. This soul-tending practice honors one’s personal journey, while promoting personal growth and self-discovery. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards, each session will begin with an short introduction of the theme followed by guided meditation and setting our intention, before transitioning to card-making. Our day will conclude with witness journaling and a brief sharing of our images, if desired.

Working silently within the group energy, we honor our own inner voice, allowing our unique creative process to lead us on our unique path. Our gathering offers a safe and supportive space for exploration and discovery in an intimate and ongoing group setting.

This small group does not include teachings in the SoulCollage Process but offers space for exploration. All are welcome – experience in SoulCollage not required!

$25/session, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested, but not required

Online registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session, come to one or all, as your schedule allows.

Register for this Event

Sharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening.

1st Sunday of Lent - 03.9.25
2025-03-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Ash Wednesday Mass
2025-03-05 08:30 - 09:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
The season of Lent begins again and we invite you to join us as Pilgrims of Hope. For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the weekly livestream on our YouTube Channel.

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Spiritual Growth through Dream Work
2025-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
What might your dreams be trying to tell you?

Register for this Event

Online registration requested two weeks prior to the program.

“Dreams are the guiding words of the soul. Why should I henceforth not love my dreams and not make their riddling images into objects of my daily consideration?”
Carl Jung

Gather for a time of self-discovery and shared wisdom as we look at what our dreams may be trying to tell us. Together we will explore why it’s worth paying attention to our dreams, how we can work with and interpret them, and ways we can accept guidance from them that can deeply enrich our lives. Participants are encouraged to bring a recent dream they’ve had, written down, though this is not required.

This offering will be held in person at Tau Center. Please plan to arrive by 9:45am to settle in before we begin.

About Our Facilitator

Tammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist, contemplative writer, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years and participates in continuing education workshops on the topic. She has experience facilitating group dream work and individual dream work mentoring. For more information, visit TammyWinn.com

Coffee and...
2025-03-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee, treats, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there!

Please Remember

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please refrain from joining us this month.

Please stay connected with us through our Newsletter, website, and social media.

Stay connected through our weekly newsletter, which includes any updates and changes.

Sunday Mass - 3.2.25
2025-03-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Selfcare for Personal (Family) Caregivers- Online
2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
Reconnecting with the Caregiver Song in Your Heart

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Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.

– Emory Austin

Care-giving for loved ones begins with a song in the heart composed of love, compassion and purpose. A song that overtime we can find harder and harder to sing as the everyday realities of care-giving lead us into compassion fatigue, a form of care-giver burnout manifesting in deep physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion. Those who have experienced compassion fatigue often describe it as being sucked into a vortex that slowly pulls them down, eroding empathy, compassion and positive connection for and to others – and one’s best self.

In this workshop we will explore: attitudes of over-care; how to identify personal barriers to self-care; the causes, signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue; the importance of balancing pleasure and meaning; how to develop a self-care action plan; and easy-to-learn and do renewing practices that can help increase your confidence and ability to take positive, effective action during times of pressure, challenge and change. Instructor presentation, conversation, writing and reflection are all part of this workshop experience.

Online Registration Required by Monday February 17, space is limited

About Our Presenter

Elizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist, grief educator, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider, stress resilience trainer, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing, resilience-building, forgiveness facilitation, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me.

Sunday Mass - 2.23.25
2025-02-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 2.16.25
2025-02-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 2.9.25
2025-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 2.2.25
2025-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Selfcare for Everyone - Online
2025-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
Practices, Activities and Perspectives that Nurture Body, Mind and Spirit

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True self-care is not salt baths and chocolate cake, it is making the choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from.

– Brianna West

In this workshop we will explore: the seven pillars of self-care; how to acknowledge personal limits; hands-on renewing practices; enhancing self-care by connecting with your passions, qualities of soul and gifts; and more. Instructor presentation, conversation, writing and reflection are all part of this workshop experience.

Online Registration Required by Monday January 20, space is limited

About Our Presenter

Elizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist, grief educator, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider, stress resilience trainer, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing, resilience-building, forgiveness facilitation, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me.

Sunday Mass - 1.26.25
2025-01-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 1.19.25
2025-01-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 1.12.25
2025-01-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Every Sunday, we gather together in community for Eucharist in Our Lady of the Angels chapel. For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the weekly livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

During this Sunday’s Mass, join us in celebrating the Covenant Commitment Ceremony.

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Sunday Mass - 1.5.25
2025-01-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

New Year's Day Mass 2025
2025-01-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Happy New Year! We usher in the year together in worship and faith with the Eucharist at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the weekly livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Sunday Mass - 12.29.24
2024-12-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Every Sunday, we gather together in community for Eucharist in Our Lady of the Angels chapel. Our focus for Advent through Epiphany is Journey Together: Called to BE Peace. Thank you for joining us on the Advent/Christmas Journey Together: Called to BE Peace. May your Advent and Christmas season be a source of strength as we honor our collective call to “increase and abound in love for one another and for all…” (1Thessians: 3:12).

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the weekly livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Christmas Day Mass 2024
2024-12-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Come celebrate the Christmas in Our Lady of the Angels chapel!

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Christmas Eve Mass 2024
2024-12-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Celebrate the pinnacle of the Christmas season with the Wheaton Franciscans in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel!

The Christmas Eve Prelude begins at 3:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Mass begins at 4:00 p.m.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the weekly livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Advent Sunday Mass - 12.22.24
2024-12-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Advent Sunday Mass - 12.15.24
2024-12-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - 12.12.24
2024-12-12 08:30 - 09:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel as we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the weekly livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Feast of Immaculate Conception - 12.09.24
2024-12-09 08:30 - 09:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Celebrate the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception!

Every December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the belief in the sinless lifespan of Mary, the Mother of God. Since December 8, 2024, falls on a Sunday, and because all Sundays take precedence, this Feast Day will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the weekly livestream on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.
