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normal grief and start to live fully
again.

Where & When Can I Find a Joyful Again! Weekend?

Where and When?

Chicago and suburban retreats are held on several weekends throughout the year at Chicagoland parishes, as well as other facilities.

When does it start and end?

Our typical schedule is

  • Saturday 8:45 am to 7:30 pm
  • Sunday 8:45 am to 3:15 pm

Participants leave after Saturday’s  session and return on Sunday morning. Occasionally, the program is held at a facility

How Much Does It Cost?

The typical donation is $98, which covers 5 meals and snacks.

Lodging, when available, is $40 additional.

The cost of the weekend can be adjusted in special circumstances.

A Two-day Workshop and Spiritual Retreat

Select One* Dates Times Location City Retreat Fees Optional Accommodation’s Fees / Subject to availability
4/13 & 14, 2024 Sat 8:45am-7:30pm
Sun 8:45am-3:30pm		 St. Mary’s
Retreat House		 Lemont, IL $98 incl 5 meals YES, $40, private room

A Two-day Workshop and Spiritual Retreat

Select One* Dates Times Location City Retreat Fees Accommodations fee as listed / Rooms subject to availability /Commuter option available in Step 3.
Apr. 13-14 2027 Tuesday 9am to 630 pm, Wed 9am to 3pm St Mary's Retreat House, Lemont Il $150 includes 5 meals Private room $100
June 5th 6th 2027 Sat 8:45 to 7pm Sunday 8:45 to 3pm St Joan of Arc Parish Lisle IL $150 includes 5 meals This is a commuter event
June 26th-27th 2027 Sat 8:45 to 7pm Sunday 8:45 to 3pm St Julie Billiart Parish Tinley Park, IL $150 includes 5 meals This is a commuter retreat
Aug 8th - 9th 2027 Sat 8:45 to 7pm Sunday 8:45am to 3pm Visitation Parish Elemhurst IL $150 includes 5 meals This is a commuter retreat
Oct 9th-10th 2027 Sat 8:45 to 7pm Sunday 8:45am to 3pm St Mary's Retreat House Lemont IL $150 includes 5 meals Private room $100
Nov TBD Sat 8:45 to 7pm Sunday 8:45am to 3pm Batavia IL Batavia IL $150 includes 5 meals Private room $100

I’m Ready to Register for a Joyful Again! Retreat

Register and pay online here, or print this form to complete and mail. (Mailing information is at the bottom of the form)

*REQUIRED FIELDS

Step 1      Be sure you’ve checked one of the boxes above.

Step 2      Tell Us About Yourself

ARE YOU CURRENTLY IN A SUPPORT GROUP?

STEP 3      Recommended donation to cover workshop fees and materials

Choose one of the options below. Check the calendar above to see if overnight accommodations are offered for the weekend you selected

STEP 4      Enter your payment information. You may use your credit card.

Prefer to print and complete this form, then mail along with your check?

General Event Fees:

  • The base fee for all events is $150
  • Most locations offer $50 overnight lodging
  • St Mary's of the Lake Mundelein overnight lodging is $125
  • See above table for specific location information and fees

Mail Downloaded PDF and Fee To: Joyful Again, PO Box 1365, LaGrange Park, IL 60526

We’d Love To Hear From You.
Call us with any questions at
708-354-7211.

Our board members are widows and widowers who have dedicated themselves to our mission of helping people navigate their grief and embark on a new journey. We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as quickly as possible.

(708) 354-7211
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Joyful Again!

P.O BOX 1365

La Grange Park, IL 60526-9465