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Mayslake Ministries 718 Ogden Ave. Ste. 200 Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-852-9000
Annual Report 2017
www.mayslakeministries.org
February 2018 Dear Friends: As I reflect upon the work of our ministry I am reminded of the words spoken by Pope Francis, “Mission is not what we do, it is who we are.” At Mayslake Ministries our identity is defined by our mission, namely, we engage Catholics in a modern world. We accomplish this worthy endeavor through a wide variety of programs and services including individual spiritual direction, counseling, weekend retreats, faith enrichment programs, books, DVD and media. Twenty seven years ago Mayslake Ministries was founded by Fr. Jonathan Foster, OFM, as a “retreat house without walls.” Since that time, Mayslake Ministries has devoted its time, talent and re-sources into helping women and men deepen their walk with Christ. Today, the Lord continues to bless the work of our hands in ways we could never have imagined. I invite you to explore the Highlights of 2017 in this Annual Report for a comprehensive look at the many ways our ministry is growing in cooperation with God’s grace. As a donor supported nonprofit, Mayslake Ministries depends upon your financial support. Your dollars directly benefit the work of our minis-try and enables us to actively share the Good News of the gospel with all who seek to know and love Christ. Thank you for your continued financial support of our ministry! Blessings, Dr. Mary Amore Executive Director
Leadership Dr. Mary Amore Executive Director Office Staff Sheri Abel, Phd. Director of Sacred Presence Toni Higgenbotham Accountant April Marron Office Manager Lauren Nelson Director of Communications Board of Directors Joann Hillebrand President Al McGovern Secretary Joseph Abel PhD. Mary Kostic LuAnn Shields Peggy Smego Mayslake Ministries 718 Ogden Ave. Ste 200 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Ph. 630-852-9000 Website: mayslakeministries.org
Soul Snackin with Dr. Mary Amore
In January, Mayslake Ministries launched a 30 minute
weekly tv talk show on Comcast Cable tv through
the Village of Addison. On this innovative talk
show, Dr. Mary Amore and her co-host Alice Smith
interview people who have attended our programs
as well as various affiliates who share their stories
of faith and the many ways that Mayslake Minis-
tries is helping them on their walk with Christ.
These episodes can also be viewed on our website
under Media.
Highlights of 2017
Every Day with Mary:
Authored by the 31 gifted affiliates of
Mayslake Ministries and pub-
lished by Our Sunday Visitor, this
daily devotional is sure to touch
your heart, nourish your soul, and
lead you into a deeper relationship
with Christ through the interces-
sion of his mother, Mary. This
book is a best seller on Amazon!
In addition to the 365 daily devo-
tional Our Sunday Visitor also
published two additional booklets
co-authored by our affiliates: Ad-
vent and Christmas with Mary;
and Lent and Holy Week with
Mary for use in parishes.
Author’s Book Signing Event: To celebrate the publication of our new book, Every Day with
Mary, Mayslake Ministries held a book signing event which featured our 31 co-authors. All
those in attendance received a complimentary copy autographed in person by our authors
Graced Encounters: Mayslake Ministries teamed with the Diocese of
Joliet in creating a specialized spiritual parish
based program just for moms. Through par-
ish presentations, inspiring online videos and
blogs, prayer experiences and retreats,
mom’s can find valuable resources for their
spiritual life through Mayslake Ministries.
This ministry is led by a team of five gifted
moms: Meg Bucaro, Lauren Nelson, Gina
Sannasardo, Katie Choudhary and Nanci
Smith.
Highlights of 2017 cont’d
Mayslake Ministries new website:
In Spring, we launched a new website
which offers people a spiritual li-
brary of over 150 short videos, ac-
cess to our blog site, Candy Kisses
from God, and easy registration for
our programs and services.
A Willing Spirit: Dr. Mary Amore filmed 12
episodes of A Willing Spirit for ShalomWorld tv.
These half hour programs reflect on the ways
that we can live out the gospel message, if our
spirits are willing. Episodes can be viewed on
our website under media. Dr. Amore also filmed
a two part Christmas Series for ShalomWorld
entitled, A Savior is Born Sacred Presence: A Formation Program and
Professional Certification Program for
Spiritual Directors. This intensive ten month program provides men
and women with the spiritual formation
and necessary skills to answer God’s call
to the ministry of Spiritual Direction. The
program is staffed by a team of practicing
Mayslake Ministries Spiritual Directors
and affiliates who have companioned spiri-
tual seekers for decades on their journey to
grow closer to God.
Fall Conference featuring Bishop
Robert Morneau: To help launch our
new spiritual direction program, Sa-
cred Presence, we were blessed to
have Bishop Morneau speak on the
importance of spiritual direction in the
life of all believers at our annual Fall
Conference held at St. John Neumann
Parish in St. Charles, Il.
Recipient of St. John Neumann Parish Grant. Awarded to organizations that carry on the mission
and discipleship of Jesus Christ, Mayslake Ministries was honored to receive this grant from the
faith community of St. John Neumann.
Highlights of 2017 cont’d
Radio Maria: Dr. Mary Amore and Lauren
Nelson co-hosted a 12 week hour long
radio show entitled, An Hour With Mary.
Featured on Radio Maria, this talk show
offers listeners various stories and reflec-
tions based on the life of our Blessed
Mother that are relevant and inspirational
to the faith life of today’s believer.
Veteran’s Ministry: Our Veteran’s Ministry continues to grow
and flourish. Our retreats this year were attended by vet-
eran’s from the Chicago area, Green Bay and St. Louis. The
need is great and we are here to help our military begin the
road to spiritual healing and wholeness.
Men’s Retreat Programs
Mayslake Ministries part-
nered with Bellarmine
Retreat House this year to
offer weekend retreats.
Graced Moments Women’s Teas
Mayslake Ministries launched a new women’s minis-
try entitled, Graced Moments. Featuring the wisdom
of our affiliates Lauren Nelson, Dr. Mary Amore and
Gina Sannarsardo, and Nanci Smith these Teas are
held at a local hotel, and offer spiritual nourishment to
body and soul.
Mayslake Ministries App:
Designed for use with iPhones and An-
droid, Mayslake Ministries launched a free
App in Advent which features a daily
prayer delivered to your phone, access to
spiritual direction and a host of other
spiritual resources.
Social Media Presence
Our online Facebook minis-
try has expanded to over
5000 followers and reaches
over 25,000 people on a
weekly basis. Our daily posts
include inspirational quotes
and prayers to close out your
day. Daily reflections from
our book, Every Day with
Mary, were also featured on
our Facebook Page during
Advent and Christmas.
All of this is possible because of you and your generosity!
Thank you and God Bless you!
Founders Circle $1000 and over
2017 Benefactors
Benefactors Circle $500-$999
Friends $100-$249 Joe and Sheri Abel
Mona Blankshain
Tom and Lindsey Burgess
Dennis and Connie Colleran
Judy and Joe Cosenza
Hinsdale Bank & Trust
JoAnn Hillebrand
Mike and Katie Hobbs
Dominic and Allene Mangone
Guy and Joan Napier
Suzette and Edward Rickert
St. John Neuman Parish
Mark and Peggy Smego
Wintrust Financial
Jack and Ann Gaido
Steve and Cindy Jagielo
Mike and Karen Janousek Eisele
Robert and Shirley Kopulos
Dennis and Mary Kostic
Al and Mary Jo McGovern
Francine Morse
Private Vista LLC
Denise Rose
St. Patrick Church - Fr. Kurt Boras
Terry and Maureen Taylor
Bob and Karen Westrick
Dr. Rex Allman
Mary and Joe Amore
Lore and Tony Bell
Bishop James E. Fitzgerald Council
Blessed Sacrament Church of North Aurora
Eugenia Callison
Jack and Glenna M. Cholakian
David and Betty Anne Cyr
Jim and Teresa Dechene
David and Laura DeRousse
Julie Dwyer
Christine and Michael A. Grano
Joann Hillebrand
Mark & Therese Karolich
William and Ruth Kopulos
Rosemarie Kosik
John and Judy Kuchta
Ladies Auxiliary To VFW Post 6791
Joe A. Longo
Charles and Josie Martinez
James and Diane Massura
Jack Miller
Joe Paprocki
Vivian and Roger Pscherer
Dan Rankin
Dolores Ronaldson
Thomas and Helen Russell
Frank P. Sanoica
Guy and Dolores Sell
Debra Serrao
Rosemary A. Severino
Janet and Charles K. Sherburne
LuAnn and Dan Shields
David Sipek
Ralph and Cathy Sorice
Tim and Kate Sullivan
Fran and Pam Taglia
David Thogerson
Ellen and Ben Tombaugh
Trager Healing Center LTD.-
Dr. Kim Trager and Candace Lawrence
Terrence E. Walden
Donna Wolf
Mary Jane and Joe Abel
Harry Bahr
Michael Barnes
Paul Braddock
Phil and Joan Burdi
Linda and Ronald Cuchna
Betty Crane
Dr. Jeffery Dire
John Doheny
JoAnne Fanning
Edward Jr and Judy Full
Don and Lois Jackson
James Kavaky
Edward Kish
Florence M. Kolm
Jerry Kolpa
Kramer Foods
Bill and Donna Lawley
Janet Mack-Crane
Mary Mahoney
Jim and Cathy Marshall
Bill and JoAnne McElroy
Mary and Vladimir Mikhailov
Michael and JoAnn Monahan
Pat Murphy
Charles and Darlene O'Donnell
Philip and Nancy Poirier
Greg Scriba
Norman and Maureen A. Sidler
Joseph and Mary Truesdale
Deb and Paul Truskey
Bill and Jane Turner
Associates $25-$99
Bishop James E. Fitzgerald Council
Blessed Sacrament Church of North Aurora
Dennis and Connie Colleran
John Doheny
Laura James
Frank Sanoica In Memory of Frank J. Sanoica
Ladies Auxiliary To VFW Post 6791
Janet Mack-Crane
Jim and Cathy Marshall
Charles and Josie Martinez
James and Diane Massura
Jack Miller
Philip and Nancy Poirier
Tim and Kate Sullivan
Veterans’ Ministry
Anthony Biell
Bob and Carol Hansen
Knights of Columbus -
Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Assembly #209
Richard and Lea Krouse
Colleen and Ed Mayes
Ray and Lois Mosco-Behrendt
K.J. Pedersen
Drew and Kathy Piraino
Rich Pozdol
Mike & Pam Real
Judy Ronaldson
St. Margaret Mary Men's Club
Partners $250-$99
Joe and Sharon Abel
Mary and Joe Amore
Avec Panache
Capri Of Downers Grove
Carlucci Restaurant
The Cheesecake Factory
CorpTrav Management Group
Country House Restaurant
Cucinova Restaurant
Curves
Fire It Up Taco Fusion Grill
Gatto's Restaurant and Bar
Gibsons Steakhouse
Gino's East Comedy Bar
Greek Islands Restaurant
JoAnn Hillebrand
Michael and Katie Hobbs
Impact Networking - Anthony Deszcz
Jo Jackson
Kona Grill
Rosemary Fanti
Dennis and Mary Kostic
LaBarra Ristorante
La Buona Vita Scratch Kitchen
Las Palmas
Law Offices Of B. J. Farrell
LeChocolat
Jim and Laurie Loresch
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lynfred Winery
Al and Mary Jo McGovern
The Morton Arboretum
My Chef Catering
Lauren and Steve Nelson
Parkers' Restaurant and Bar
Fr. Thomas Paul
Pinstripes
Robert and Nancy Parenti
Catherine Riddle
Joe and Deb Rossi
Seasons 52
Alice Smith
Vivian and Roger Pscherer
Jennifer Storey
Walt Disney World Resort
Weir International, Inc.
Patti Willis
Za Za's Trattoria
In-Kind Donations
Every effort was made to report donors and supporters accurately. We apologize if we inadvertently omitted anyone. Thank you for your
generous support of our mission.
Would you consider joining the “Legacy Circle” by adding Mayslake Ministries to your will?
Your legacy will forever touch the hearts of all affili-ated with Mayslake Ministries. Your gift will ensure
that your children and your grandchildren will be able to benefit from our wonderful spiritual enrichment and formation programs for years to come. If you
would like to discuss the ways in which you can leave a legacy gift to Mayslake Ministries, please contact
Dr. Mary Amore , Executive Director at 630-852-9000
A word of thanks to our tireless volunteers Donna Wolf and Pat Fontanetta for
their hours of volunteer work through out 2017.
A Special word of thanks to the leadership team at: