We are called to help those in need, whether it be spiritually, financially, or physically. To inquire about any of our Outreach ministries, please call the Parish Office at 708-895-6700
The grief we experience over losing a loved one is a relatable experience that crosses all boundaries of race, religion, and social and economic status. Virtually no one is immune to the pain of loss, but there are countless ways to manifest that grief. As our three churches have come together, we recognize that this experience shared by so many is one that bears addressing. Therefore, we invite all who are mourning to our Holy Souls Bereavement Group, which meets twice per month in the former St. Ann School building: the second Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and the fourth Saturday at 11:00 a.m. This is a faith-based group that provides an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to deal with their grief in an atmosphere of care. Let us join you on your grief journey to offer comfort, encouragement, and understanding.
Upcoming Dates
September 13 & 23
October 11 & 28
Our friends at Catholic Cemeteries provide training for our facilitators, and others are welcome to join in on this meaningful ministry. Please call the Parish Office at 708.895.6700 to become involved.
Our newest ministry at All Souls is actively recruiting members! Headed by Janice Summerrise and Jennifer Gray, Care & Prayer for Our College Students sends care packages and encouraging correspondence to this young adult population during their fall finals, as well as to pray for them and their special intentions.
Do you have a college student whom you would like to receive our care and prayers? Please sign them up here (with school address if they are away, or home address if they are commuting to school). We want our young adults to know we still think about them and pray for them even though we don’t see them every week!
We would like to thank all of those who made donations to cover the shipping costs of our holiday care packages. We heard from many of the families that their students were so surprised and pleased!
Join us in praying for the following students:
Alexis – DePaul University
Andrea – DePaul University
Andrew – Purdue University Northwest
Anna – Millikin University
Austin – Indiana University at South Bend
Caden – South Suburban College
Cruz – Purdue University
David – Purdue University Northwest
Diego – Olivet Nazarene University
Gabriela – Purdue University Northwest
Isabella – University of Illinois, Champaign
James – Bradley University
Jamie – Illinois Tech
Joel – Purdue University Northwest
Kiernan – University of Illinois, Champaign
Louis – University of Illinois, Champaign
Madeline – Purdue University
Maya – University of Wisconsin, Madison
Melina – Valparaiso University
Mia – University of Kentucky
Molly – Yale University
Sean – Arizona State University
Ted – Purdue University Northwest
Are you experiencing temporary or long-term food insecurity? The Lansing Community Food Pantry is here to help Lansing residents and non-residents who are members of Lansing Churches. Please call for an initial appointment: 708.466.9298.
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lansing Assembly Church • 2990 Ridge Road
There is also a weekly Food Pantry at St. James for registered parishioners of All Souls Catholic Parish and Sauk Village residents. Please call for more information: 708.757.2170.
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
St. James Church • 22400 Torrence Avenue
We collect donations for both Food Pantries at our worship sites. Thank you for your contributions!
Our Christmas Giving Tree is a charitable initiative that takes place during Advent, in which parishioners have the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for Lansing area children. Donors take a tag off of the Giving Tree indicating gender and age of the recipient and return gift-wrapped and tagged presents for delivery. A devoted group of volunteers collects the gifts and prepares them for distribution. The process is entirely discreet, and usually serves in the area of 200 children.
These special Ministers bring compassion and communion of the church to the sick and the homebound at their own homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Please call the parish office at 708-895-6700 if you or someone you know is seriously ill or homebound and would like to receive Communion. We will add you/their name and address to the Homebound list, and someone will contact you to schedule a visit.
Volunteers who are members of the Prayer Tree ministry join leader Debbie Wright in praying from their homes for the needs of our parishioners and our parish. Parishioners can call our Parish Office with names of those they wish to be included in our prayer tree.
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul would like to thank the parishioners of All Souls Catholic Parish for your ongoing support. Through your donations to the Poor Box and the monthly envelope collection, we have been able to help those in our parish or community who find themselves in temporary need. Know that we deeply appreciate your willingness to give to the poor.
Should you (or someone you know) find yourself facing tough times, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of All Souls is here to assist you. Please call 708-745-4760; all information is kept confidential. Please do not wait until matters become insurmountable.