Wheaton Franciscans

Sunday Mass (Auditorium) - 08.04.24
2024-08-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
Every Sunday, we gather together in community for Eucharist. Mass will take place in the auditorium until further notice. Please begin using Entrance #5 to access the Auditorium. We appreciate your adaptability as we transition to this new space.

Learn about our Chapel Refurbishment Project

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 Our Lady of the Angels
2024-08-02 10:30 - 11:30 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
Join us as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels at Our Lady of the Angels Auditorium, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL, Entrance #5.

Masses will take place in the auditorium until further notice. Please begin using Entrance #5 to access the Auditorium. We appreciate your adaptability as we transition to this new space.

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.

Sunday Mass (Auditorium) - 07.28.24
2024-07-28 10:30 - 11:30 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States

Sunday Mass (Auditorium) - 07.21.24
2024-07-21 10:30 - 11:30 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States

Cosmos and Consciousness
2024-07-20 09:00 - 15:30 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Join us for a Special Hybrid Retreat Day!

Register for this Event

Exploring Cosmos and Consciousness:Shifting from matter’s “Big Bang” to the unfolding of a universe in Soul.

Join Us for this Special Hybrid Offering in collaboration with Christine Center

Taking the most expansive view we can, we will explore our individual deepening quest as part of a great cosmic unfolding and evolution of Soul. We continue to discover that all experience, all that is, is a great complex, ongoing, communal, energetic and alive “one thing”.

Prepare to be awed by some of the latest in cosmological meaning making, as well as emergent discoveries in consciousness studies. In this great saga, what is the role of Heart and Love? Of Human Intelligence? And ultimately, of Transcendence?

Our morning will feature Sister Gabriele Uhlein, OSF presenting via zoom from Christine Center.

Sister Glenna Czachor, OSF will host our afternoon session that includes Contemplative Writing, followed by a Cosmic Walk meditation and a sharing circle.

Contemplative Writing is a mindfulness practice using the written word. Engaging in a practice of focused journaling using writing prompts, Contemplative Writing can lead to self-discovery and connection with your inner spirit.

Contemplative writing is a simple process and requires no special skills. It is a gentle process of self-reflection and soul-searching. Please come ready to pray and reflect, to write, and to interact with others. All materials will be provided…however, feel free to bring your own journal.

Suggested Donation $45.00, in-person at Tau Center

Bring your own lunch to enjoy on the St. Clare Garden patio between sessions

online registration by July 10 is required, space is limited

If you are unable to join us in-person for the full day, registration for the morning presentation via zoom only is available at www.christinecenter.org

About Our Facilitators

S Gabriele Uhlein , OSF is a Wheaton Franciscan sister deeply inspired by the spirit of Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi and Teilhard de Chardin. She holds a doctorate in depth psychology and process theology from the Chicago Theological Seminary. As Franciscan scholar and artist-in-residence at the Christine Center, Gabe continues to promote the profound connection between planetary consciousness, contemplation, and compassion in everyday life.

Sr Glenna Czachor, OSF is a Wheaton Franciscan Sister with more than 30 years experience in group facilitation and retreat leadership, specializing in contemplative prayer and worship, scripture study, and creative spirituality. She holds a Masters of Pastoral Studies from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and is a graduate of the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction of Tucson, AZ. She has studied leadership and improvisational skills with the legendary vocal artist and motivational speaker, Bobby McFerrin.

Sunday Mass (Auditorium) - 07.14.24
2024-07-14 10:30 - 11:30 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States

IBVM Summer Lunch & Ministry Fundraiser
2024-07-13 11:00 - 14:00 | St. John of the Cross – Parish Center, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL, Illinois, 60558, United States
You’re invited – and bring a friend! Join the IBVM Sisters and their ministries – Anawim Arts, Mary Ward Center (celebrating 25 years), Sr. Christa’s Border Ministry, JPIC and Sr. Brenda’s Mission & Ministry – for lunch, connection and summer sweepstakes drawing.

Sisters, companions and friends will have tables around the room featuring the various IBVM ministries with educational information, photos, handmade items, books, activities and (most definitely) a few fun surprises!

As IBVM founder, Mary Ward, stated, “Mission is at the heart of who we are, and love is the driving force that urges us on.” IBVM Constitution Vol. 2.1. We are fundraising for all IBVM ministries and appreciate your support in IBVM’s efforts to serve our communities through the mission, vision and work of the IBVM Sisters.

We look forward to seeing you!

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JPIC Collection

IBVM, in collaboration with our Justice, Peace & Integrity of all Creation Committee (JPIC), invites you to help the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (OLG) community through donations of the needed items below. OLG is located across the street from the IBVM ministry, Mary Ward Center. Any donations, large or small are welcomed. The pantry is located at 3200 E 91st St, Chicago, IL, 60617.

IBVM Summer Lunch & Ministry FundraiserBring items with to the above event and IBVM will handle the transfer of all donations.

Wheaton Franciscans – Before/After 10:30 A.M. MassSunday, June 30th – ENTRANCE 7Sunday, July 7th – ENTRANCE 526W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL(630) 682-9097

Scheduled Drop-off – Call Us!26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL(630) 682-9097

Toiletry/Personal Items:Bar soapDeodorantDetergentDish soapNapkinsPaper towelsShampooToothpaste / brushesToilet paperWomen’s incontinence wear (L) panty/brief

Food Items:Alfredo sauceSpaghetti sauceCerealCoffeePastaTea

Many of these items can be found at your local dollar store. Rice, beans, pasta, sauces and other non-perishable items are also appreciated and always needed.

Heart of SoulCollage
2024-07-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting

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. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards, each session will include

20 minutes of instruction

guided meditation and card-making

journaling and a brief sharing of our images, if desired

Second Thursdays, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom.

$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.

Note: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.

S'mores & More
2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
All are welcome to our first S’mores and More evening!

Join us on Wednesday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Garden. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

Coffee and...
2024-07-07 11:30 - 12:30 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, 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

All participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

Enter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.

Know that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters, staff, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill, please postpone your visit.

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

Sunday Mass (Auditorium) - 07.07.24
2024-07-07 10:30 - 11:30 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States

Sunday Mass - 06.30.24
2024-06-30 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.

Sunday Mass - 06.23.24
2024-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

2024 Jubilee Celebration
2024-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187-6002, United States
Join us as we celebrate 7 Jubilarians in 2024! We welcome all to attend our livestream of the 2024 Jubilee Celebration on June 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. CT. In addition, we invite you to learn more about our 2024 Jubilarians on our Jubilee page!

We are grateful to rejoice with our Sisters, honoring their lives and ministries as Women Religious

For this event, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel. The livestream will be scheduled closer to the June 22 date. A reminder and link will be available in our June 21 newsletter which you can sign up for here, as well as on our Facebook page and Instagram.

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.

Sunday Mass - 06.16.24
2024-06-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 06.09.24
2024-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Feast of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
2024-06-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us as we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL, Entrance #7.

The feast of the Sacred Heart takes place 19 days after Pentecost. The devotion to the Sacred Heart is one of the most widely practiced and well-known Roman Catholic devotions, taking Jesus’ physical heart as the representation of His divine love for humanity.

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.

Coffee and...
2024-06-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 06.02.24
2024-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 05.26.24
2024-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 05.19.24
2024-05-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 05.12.24
2024-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Taizé - May 2024
2024-05-10 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: A Practice of Self-Discovery
2024-05-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper exploration of SoulCollage

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. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards, each session will include

20 minutes of instruction

guided meditation and card-making

journaling and a brief sharing of our images, if desired

Ongoing, most months 9:30am – Noon NOW MEETS ON SECOND THURSDAYS. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom.

$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” by Anne Marie Bennett is suggested, but not required

Online registration closes one week prior to each session.

If you are new to SoulCollage, check our program listing for ‘Introduction to SoulCollage” to learn the basics or contact Sharon Devo to learn more about joining this small group.

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.

Note: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.

Coffee & Curiosity Conversations
2024-05-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
A Wheaton Franciscan Ministry Fair

Join us for Coffee, a Ministry Fair, and Curiosity Conversations in the Auditorium after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee, treats, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship.

The Invitational Church Circle is hosting this special version of our monthly Coffee &… to help deepen relationships with the Community. Since our community has so many programs and activities, we want to provide a relaxed way to discover more about us, Tau Center, the Loretto/IBVM Sisters, and the Poor Clare Sisters while exploring various ways of connecting and serving.

We encourage you to explore the various ways of getting involved, from our liturgical ministries to the Wheaton Franciscan Library, by helping with the sacred indigenous corn or taking on the role of conversation partner with our international visitors learning English. Join us on Sunday, May 5!

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Please Remember

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

Enter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.

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

Sunday Mass - 05.05.24
2024-05-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 04.28.24
2024-04-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Earth Day 2024
2024-04-21 11:30 - 12:15 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 following the 10:30 a.m. Liturgy!

We will gather at Entrance 7 for the Opening Prayer, followed by your choice of a Contemplative Walk around the Peace Path or a Time of Reflection in the St. Clare Garden. Finally, we will finish our time together with a meaningful Closing Prayer in the St. Clare Garden.

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Please Remember

All participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

Enter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.

Know that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters, staff, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill, please postpone your visit.

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

Sunday Mass - 04.21.24
2024-04-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Sunday Mass - 04.14.24
2024-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
