Periodically, about every two or three weeks, we'll let you know of opportunities in our parishes and the wider community for Works of Mercy.

Please think of taking advantage of these, as well as finding opportunities in your daily life.

• Jillian Altosino, the Life Enrichment Director at Citadel Healthcare is eager to have students help with baking, decorating cookies, making goodie bags to give to shelters, making crafts, coloring, painting. playing games such as Bingo, Trivia, Sing-a-longs/Christmas Carols.
  
  "We are also looking for any hidden talents such as singing, playing a musical instrument, etc. We are open to any suggestions you might have as well."
  
  If you would like to volunteer with the elderly, contact her at [email protected] or 847-795-9700.

• Help with the St. Emily Dinner Dance invitations. Help to stuff and label the invitations going out in the mail.  Come to Hajdu Hall on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 PM.
   
• The St. Emily St. Vincent de Paul Society needs help with organizing their Christmas collection on Sunday, November 17.  Sign up here for the time(s) you can work.
   
• An elderly neighbor who lives close to the St. Emily parish grounds, on Marcella, needs help shoveling their driveway.  If you are interested in volunteering, contact David Mika.