Hannah and Friends holds first mass at Eck Rec

On Sunday, December 20, 2009, a Mass was celebrated at 2:00 p.m. in the Eck
Recreation Center.
Our celebrant, Fr. Paul Doyle, invited all of us to make way for the coming of our
Lord as we celebrate Christmas in the week ahead. Families and friends worshiped together at this joyful liturgy. All denominations were welcomed to attend this celebration.
Charlie Weis Jr., Katie Schmitt, and Laura McDowell did the readings for the
Liturgy. A special altar cloth featuring handprints and signatures of our many Hannah and Friends participants adorned the table from which Fr. Doyle said Mass.
Fr. Doyle announced that the Mass was being offered for the intention of Chris
Bankowski, a South Bend native, who has spent the past three months in the ICU at
Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Chris wrote the first article for
the South Bend Tribune as Hannah and Friends Neighborhood was being developed.
For those in attendance, it was, indeed, a reminder that the season of Advent is
nearly over and an invitation to open our minds and hearts to the miracle of Christmas ahead. As we embrace the miracle of Christmas, let us, too, embrace the many miracles we witness at Hannah and Friends. May God shower all of our families and friends with different abilities with His greatest blessings in the most joyous season!

September 15th, Parent Meeting

Each month Maura Weis arranges a meeting with other parents in Michiana. Together they share their stories, ideas and contacts with the group. Parent meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. This month's meeting will be held on September 15th.

6:30 – 8:30 pm
Eck Recreation Center
51250 Hollyhock Road
South Bend IN 46637

Professional Speaker: Gwen Foose-AWS
AWS Mission is simple and straightforward: to help children and adults live as independently as possible, be included in the community and function at their maximum potential.
Topics of discussion:
Infant and Toddler Services
Group Homes for Medically Fragile Individuals
Supported Living
VR and Supported Employment Follow-Along
Day Services

Guest Speaker: Travis E. Breeding "Living without Knowing Who You Are"

Travis Breeding is a 24 year old who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age 22. Since being diagnosed Travis has become active as an advocate for people with ASD. He's recently completed his first book entitled "Living without knowing Who You Are: Unlocking a Diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome" which will be available during the summer of 2010. Travis is a music education and Trombone performance major at IPFW in Fort Wayne.

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