Branching out to the community with HOPE
Helpful Outreach for People seeking Employment

Next meeting at Our Lady of the Woods:
Thursday February 16th at 7:00pm
10731 West 131st St.
Orland Park, Illinois
More information about the HOPE Employment Support Ministry can be found at www.linkedin.com.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide technical and emotional support for those who are unemployed, or who seek to improve their current employment status. Through networking, improving job-seeking skills, and morale encouragement, we assist those of all faiths, and all communities, to realize their full potential in the job market.

Here's what the ministry does:

               offers support and inspiration to others
               offers practical job hunting information
               shares the expertise and experience of others
               offers networking opportunities with others
               shares job search techniques
               shares information to aid job-seekers in finding employment
               share job leads as they become available

Here's how you can help:

               plan the meetings
               contact and arrange for guest speakers
               advertise the meetings (local newspapers, local cable TV stations, area church bulletins, and by word of mouth)
               listen to and support meeting attendees
               share experience and information with meeting attendees
               spread the word

Questions?
  Please contact Mary Lou Sipple at 708 738-5905  or Ken Krausz at 708 214-9741

The Hope Employment Support Ministry first began in 2001 at St. Mary's Parish in Mokena as St. Joseph the worker ministry. One year later, the group changed its name to the St. Mary Employment Support Ministry. To serve an even larger community it joined forces in 2006 with a similar group at St. Elizabeth Seton in Orland Hills. During their first year, the Hope Employment Support Ministry was presented with the Christifideles Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago for their exemplary service to the parish. Since that time HOPE has enjoyed support from people of many faiths in the surrounding communities. They are now pleased to begin a collaborative effort with Our Lady of the Woods in Orland Park.

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Center at 167th and 94th Ave in Orland Hills, the second Thursday of each month at St. Patricks Church at 200 E. Illinois in Lemont and the third Thursday of every month, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Our Lady of the Woods Parish located at 10731 W. 131st St. in Orland Park.
 

More information about the HOPE Employment Support Ministry can be found at www.linkedin.com. Search for the HOPE Employment Support Ministry under Groups, or call Steve Sitzberger at 708-712-2837, or email him at stevesitzberger@hotmail.com.