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    • Covid Guidelines
    • History & Mission Statement
    • New Parishioner Registration
    • Bulletins
    • Adoration Chapel
    • Financial Information
      • Parish & School Financial Info
      • Online Giving/WeShare
      • SMG ENDOWMENT FUND
    • Funeral Information
      • Funeral Planning Information
      • Current Funerals Scheduled
      • Funeral Planning Booklet
    • Protecting God’s Children
    • Facilities Strategic Plan
      • Facilities Strategic Plan 2016
      • SMG Activity Center Renovation
  • Faith Formation
    • Adult
      • Special Events
        • Called & Gifted
    • Holy Hour
    • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
    • CRHP Christ Renews His Parish
    • Nourish for Caregivers
    • CAFE Evening Study
    • CAFE Women’s Bible Study
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Sacramental Preparation for Children
    • Marriage
    • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
    • Holy Orders/Consecrated Life
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Childrens
    Religious Ed.
    • Returning Family Registration
    • RE Payment Page
    • Religious Education Registration Information
    • Sacramental Preparation for Children
    • RE Curriculum
    • 2021/2022 R.E. Calendar
    • Children’s Liturgy of the Word
    • Volunteering
  • Ministries
    • New Liturgical Ministers Sign-Up
    • Ministry Guide
    • Liturgical Ministries
      • Altar Servers
      • Art & Environment
      • Lectors
      • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
      • Music Ministry
      • Sacristans
      • Ushers/Greeters
  • Media
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Facilities Reservation Form
  • Support Us
    • Online Giving/WeShare
    • Other Donation Options
    • Endowment Fund
    • Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship
  • Contact Us
    • Have a Question?
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Nourish for Caregivers

Faith-Filled Family Caregiver Community at St. Mary of Gostyn

Nourish for Caregivers connects you with others going through similar experiences of caring for a loved one with practical advice, useful tools and insightful discussions. Navigate these times with a Christ-centered view and you will begin to thrive, with joy and holiness, in your caregiver journey.

Caregiver Support – You’re Not Alone

Nourish is for anyone juggling the challenges of life, health and career while caring for a disabled child, an ill or aging parent, grandparent, or spouse, either in your home, in town or at a distance. Nourish provides family caregivers practical and emotional supports, shared experiences and useful tools, all with a Christ-centered view. Discover blessings in caring for another.

St. Mary’s Nourish for Caregivers gathers in the Parish Center Chapel Meeting Room. All are welcome, and there is no charge to attend. Topics discussed vary each month and are centered around issues and concerns common to caregivers, such as finding help, advocating for others and yourself, family dynamics and stress. Nourish for Caregivers supports the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of caregivers and, by placing faith squarely at the, this time of caregiving may be one of blessings and encounters with the Lord. Please contact Kelly at [email protected] with questions.

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Curious about Nourish for Caregivers?

Caregiver Connections – You are not alone.

Now more than ever its important and possible to stay connected to other caregivers. In addition to our monthly meetings at St. Mary’s, Nourish for Caregivers has two other ways to connect with others who are caring for a loved one. Reach out to find the strength and support to be the best caregiver you can be, and you’ll find your loved one gets better care then too.

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What is a "House Call"?

Nourish for Caregivers is holding LIVE Zoom video/phone meet-ups to provide:

  • An opportunity to connect with other caregivers
  • A place to bring questions and share your ideas
  • A space to receive spiritual nourishment and faith-based encouragement

House Calls EVERY Tuesday Mornings 10:00 AM

Click Here to Register to Join

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What is The Caregiver Wisdom Series?

A Rare Opportunity to See, Hear and Ask Your Questions

Wisdom You Will Receive:

  • Knowledge to support your decision-making
  • Insight from experts with years of personal and professional experience
  • New perspectives on the most common challenges caregivers face
  • Information you never knew existed

Every Other Wednesday: 7:00 PM

Click here to Register to Join

Caregiver Resouces – Connecting you with what you need

Caregiver resources to nourish your mind body and soul. Being a family caregiver is one of life’s greatest roles, but it isn’t always easy. We’re here for you. In addition to the monthly support groups here at St. Mary’s, we also want to support you with practical tools and tips to help your caregiving.

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Do you know your stress level? Every caregiver should! Take this one-minute stress test.  Your stress level may surprise you because it can seem "normal" to be feeling the way you do. Caregivers often underestimate exactly how much stress they are actually carrying. Do you think that might be the case for you too? There's no better way to know for sure than to spend a minute to find out for sure.

Click Here

Keeping Your Loved One and Yourself Safe: People, situations and environments can pose a safety threat. Do you know the four safety risks? What can you as a caregiver do to safeguard your loved one? Learn more about the risks our loved ones face and what may be required of caregivers to decrease the chances of harm.

Click Here
spiritual

Scripture inspires growth in our relationship with God. Reading scripture is truly medicine for the soul! In Sacred Scripture, we discover we are not alone and are so deeply loved by God who is speaking to us today. We’ve tied scripture with images, as well as a reflective message to put God’s Word in action in your life.  Browse scripture and images.

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See more resources at Nourish for Caregivers

Questions, or for more information, please contact Kelly at [email protected]

St. Mary of Gostyn
Parish Offices

445 Prairie Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone (630) 969-1063
Fax (630) 969-1289

St. Mary of Gostyn
Church & Rectory

444 Wilson Street
Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Phone (630)969-1063

St. Mary of Gostyn
Catholic School

440 Prairie Avenue | Downers Grove, IL.  60515
Phone (630) 968-6155  |  Fax (630) 968-6208

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