Meet & Greet with Father Brian

The Women’s Guild invites you to a special gathering on Wednesday, September 10th at 9 a.m in the Parish Center to welcome Father Brian, and celebrate the start of a wonderful year ahead!

Join us for fellowship, light refreshments, and a chance to connect with friends old and new. We’ll share details about the exciting events and opportunities planned for this year—and how you can be part of them. We look forward to starting this new year together!

Join the Women's Guild Today!

Support the vibrant programming of the FHC Women’s Guild by joining or renewing your membership today! Our four generations of women are dedicated to spiritual growth through social, educational, and service activities.

Your $65 membership includes:

• Discounts on select programs
• Donations to charities supporting women and children
• Underwriting for Guild programs
• Our electronic newsletter



Prefer to mail a check? Click here to print the membership form.

Our Impact in the Community

While making friends and having fun is an important part of the Guild experience, we also make a difference in our community. During the 2024/2025 season Guild members raised $31,352 for 14 organizations supporting:

• Women and children

• Healthcare

• Education

• Efforts to eliminate food scarcity

Click here for more information on the different organizations to which we contributed.

Bridge Group

Play your hand with the Women's Guild Bridge group.

Grab a partner for Marathon-style games to be scheduled at your convenience Monday through Friday, join the bi-monthly Friday sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Parish Center and/or play online every Monday and Friday.

Contact Eloise Neidhardt at 224-503-0995 for more information. Fall, winter or full season sign-ups are available here. Register by September 6th!

Soup for the Homeless

Grab an apron, a cutting board and your favorite chopping knife to catch up with friends and help make soup for those in need. 

We will gather on Wednesday, September 10th (9-10 a.m.) to chop so please bring an apron, cutting board and chopping knife. On Thursday, September 11th (7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.) all that is needed is an apron as we will heat soup for pick-up and delivery.

Spend a fun hour catching up with friends while making a difference.  Please register here. 

Open Play Mahjong

Mahjong is Back! The Women’s Guild is excited to kick off a new season of Mahjong--September 16, October 21, November 18 and December 16! Whether you’re a seasoned player or fairly new to the game, join us for a fun open play session where old friends reconnect and new friendships are made. Please click here to register.

In consideration of others, if you must cancel, please cancel in advance so we can offer the spot to those on the waitlist. Let’s keep the tables full and the games going!

Save the Date: Christmas Sip and Shop

Grab your girlfriends and your gift lists—it’s time for our favorite holiday tradition! We’re bringing back some of our beloved vendors and adding fabulous new finds to make your Christmas shopping merry and bright. Sip something festive, laugh with friends, and check off your list while giving back to a wonderful cause, Hope Ignites Chicago, formerly Boys Hope Girls Hope. Mark your calendars for November 12th in the Parish Center—you won’t want to miss this holly-jolly night out!

Knitting for Charity

The Women’s Guild invites all parishioners—beginners to pros—to a cozy morning of knitting and crocheting!

Join us Thursdays, 9:30–11 a.m. in the Parish Center Living Room. Bring your needles, hooks, and ideas as we create baby items, prayer shawls, hats, scarves, and lap blankets for those in need.

To reserve your spot, email Cindy Brady at cbrady615@comcast.net or call (847) 508-2788. Come for the stitching, stay for the friendship!