Sr. Kemp has been leading the Intensive Journal Workshops created by Dr. Ira Progoff since 1982. She met at Dr. Progoff at the Longwood Cenacle south of
Dr. Progoff wrote his doctoral dissertation on the social meaning of the psychology of Dr. C.J. Jung and was invited by Dr. Jung to study with him in
Sr. Kemp, in working with the process, discovered a way to pay attention to her inner life in a way she had not been able to do through prayer and meditation. The Journal is a form of written meditation, helping one to discover his or her own deep wisdom. Gradually a clear sense of one’s life-calling emerges.
In 1980, Sr. Dugan invited Sr. Kemp to become a leader of Journal workshops, and she has held them all over
The
The Wheaton Franciscans have remodeled the former Provincial offices on their
Sr. Kemp’s Life Context Workshop fits perfectly into the
The workshop is being offered at a reduced rate to enable more people to attend. Participants can bring a bag lunch or eat at nearby restaurants. Those who need overnight accommodations can find them nearby in
For more information and to register, call Dialogue House Associates at (800) 221-5844.
St. Irene Craft Show Oct. 30. St. Irene’s Council of Catholic Women/Ladies Auxiliary Craft Show is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 30, in the
Warrenville Food Pantry’s Shelves are Almost Bare. Thanksgiving is coming soon, and the Food Pantry for Warrenville, located at St. Irene Church, needs donations to fill its almost-empty shelves. Food that can be stored without refrigeration is especially helpful. Among items suggested are spaghetti sauce and pasta, macaroni and cheese, pork and beans, canned ravioli and spaghetti-O’s, canned fruit, canned chili and breakfast cereal.
You can also donate money to help buy supplies for Thanksgiving dinners. Contact Nancy Caesar, (630) 393-9729 or Angela Rexer, (630) 276-6059, if you have any questions.
ESSE Pancake Breakfast Nov. 6 at
Held as a “Salute for our Veterans,” Wheaton Mayor Michael Gresk is the special guest. There will be free face painting, and a raffle that includes gift certificates to restaurants, hotels, health clubs and much more. A silent auction follows, with prizes that include two roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines, a football autographed by Devin Hester, green fees for a foursome and carts at Arrowhead Country Club, and four green fees and two carts at St. Andrew’s Golf and
ESSE sponsors an Adult Day Care center at
The Latin word “esse,” meaning “to be,” defines its purpose to acknowledge and support continuing life, growth and fruitfulness throughout one’s lifetime.
ESSE provides a safe, cheerful environment for adults who are socially isolated, memory impaired, frail or moderately handicapped. ESSE provides them with the opportunity to stay active and connect with new friends.
A dedicated staff engages participants in supervised cognitive and physical activities, including arts and crafts, music, mentally stimulating games, gentle exercise, discussion groups, and special celebrations.
