Celebrating Our 20th Year!
Greetings!
 
We hope you are all enjoying your summer and staying cool! Mayslake Ministries has some wonderful August programs to tell you about. If you have any questions on any of these programs please contact us at 630.268.9000. 
 
Also, we have redesigned our website!
 Please log on and check out the new features and exciting new information at
www.mayslakeministries.org!
 
Listening to the Voice of God: A Wilderness Retreat
 
We invite you to join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity! Our overnight experience starts on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Mayslake Ministries in Lombard; we will then carpool to the Wisconsin Riverside Resort in Spring Green, WI where we will rent canoes and paddle to our campsite, stopping along the way for prayer, discussion and quiet reflection. We will camp by the river overnight for "spirituality under the stars" with our campfire lighting the night skies. We will return to Illinois the next day around dinnertime.
 
The cost is $75/ person and includes canoe rental and meals.

Please call 630.268.9000 or visit our website at www.mayslakeministries.org to register!
Visa, Mastercard and Paypal welcomed.
In This Issue
Wilderness Retreat
On Holiday with God: Door County
For Those Who Wait Ministry
Veteran's Ministry
2nd Annual Fall Symposium
 
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"On Holiday with God": Door County
 Please join us October 13-15, 2010 for a one of a kind journey through Door County. Known as the Cape Cod of the midwest, this tour will feature some of God's richest delights just in time for the fall season. We'll have such highlights as, a guided tour of St. Lawernce's Church, a night at the Stone Harbor Resort, a shopping trip to Seaquist Farms, a visit to Northport, breathtaking views of Cave point, a visit to Bjorklunden Chapel,  and a lunch cruise on Sturgeon Bay.
 
Your Trip Includes:
Deluxe motorcoach
2 nights' deluxe hotel accomodations
6 meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
All attractions, sightseeing tours, and admission charges
All taxes and gratuities including director and driver
Luggage handiling through out your trip. 
 
The deadline for registration is fast approaching! Please register early!!  
Contact Dr. Mary Amore for more information at 630.268.9000.  
For Those Who Wait Ministry
 
Mayslake Ministries, in conjunction with Sts. Peter and Paul in Naperville, is beginning a spiritual support group for families of our military stationed overseas. All branches of service are included. This group is a companion ministry to our Veteran's Ministry, "Coming Home to Christ," which provides free retreats to help with Post Traumatic Spiritual Stress. There is no fee for this program but pre-registration is desired.
Please contact Dr. Mary Amore to register for a session or for more information.
 
A Kick Off Meeting is being held at
Sts. Peter and Paul Church
36 North Ellsworth Street Naperville, IL
Facilitated by Joe Verdico
 
Tuesday Evening August 17, at 7:00pm
Veteran's Ministry
 
soldier prayingMAYSLAKE MINISTRIES, a 501.c.3 Not for Profit organization in Lombard is offering free weekend retreats for all military men and women suffering from the devastating effects of Post Traumatic Spiritual Stress.  
Will you please consider becoming a sponsor for a soldier in need?
 For a donation of $200, you can sponsor a military man or woman for this life-changing weekend retreat. 

Donations can be sent to Mayslake Ministries, 450 E. 22nd Street, Lombard, Il 60148,
care of Dr. Mary Amore, Executive Director.
    
Please consider making a donation in the name or memory of a loved one who has served in the military. All donations are tax deductible

Retreats are held at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House and are led by Sr. Linda McClenahan, a chaplain and Vietnam Vet. If you know a Veteran who is interested
 please call our office at 630.268.9000.


2nd Annual Fall Symposium with Dr. Megan McKenna
 
 "A Taste of the Word, of the Bread, and A Feast in the Kingdom"
Please join Mayslake Ministries as we welcome Dr. Megan McKenna, keynote speaker for our annual Fall Symposium. Through the sharing of scripture and of stories from around the world, participants will have an opportunity to know ever more deeply the delight and power of the Eucharist. Dr. McKenna explores our integral role in God's kingdom of abiding peace and justice. Please join us for this remarkable event!
 
Saturday October 2, 2010
Wyndham Lisle Hotel
Lisle, IL
9AM-3PM
 
Cost is $65/ $55 for seniors, clergy, religious & students (lunch included)
 
Please register for this event by visiting our website at www.mayslakeministries.org or calling our offices at 630.268.9000. Visa/Mastercard/ and Paypal accepted.
If you have any questions or need more information please call our office at 630.268.9000!
 Enjoy the rest of the summer and we hope to see you soon!
 
Sincerely,
Dr. Mary Amore
Executive Director