Updates

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

COVID-19 has put many challenges to our fundraising activities. All our fundraising activities except Spaghetti Dinner were cancelled. Help us out by donating today.

Zelle Donations: 815-616-9672. This is a change to see if I can change this.

ELEVATOR REPAIR

Donors generously funded a new motor and other important repairs for our elevator, which were begun on November 8, 2021. However, we still need to raise funds to complete repairs. Visit this page to donate!

RUMMAGE SALES

A monthly indoor Rummage Sale continues at MRC every third Friday/Saturday of the month. This has witnessed tremendous outpouring of support from the local community. All items sold are donated and remain a steady source of fund. What we cannot use, we donate to others; an amazing opportunity to pay back and pay it forward.

THE DANCE

Every November witnesses a FUN NIGHT of dancing with The MADDMEN (formerly the Nomads) -a seasoned veteran of the Northwest IL Music scene since the ’50s & ’60s, who donate their time to benefit MRC. The “Blue Nuns” rock it out with family and friends. It is a Fun and community get together, as well as raised funds for MRC. We remain grateful to the MADDDMEN, who donate their Music Skills and the EAGLES CLUB that allow us the use of their amazing facility for free. It is has been cancelled for 2020 because of the pandemic.

 ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER!

Thanks to our amazing volunteers -Our Fundraising Chair – Colleen Fenn and her great TEAM (Mary, Sue, Pat, Jane, Louise, Barb, Margaret). Oh I cannot forget behind the scene great men and women Rich, Roger, Eldon, Andy, Roger, Angela, Dina, Eve, Mary Jane, the Harringtons, our Pastors Fr. Barr and Fr Anderson, and others! It is just one BIG FAMILY. We owe them our continued prayers. The presence of the many young children ages 5-12 who enthusiastically and devotedly served, cleaned up tables, as well as help count the money make this Dinner very special.

Prepare for this dinner in 2021- Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

BLUE NUN FUN RUN

Cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic!

It is not yet over! The second 5K run for MRC is also underway. Come June 3rd, another Fun Run will further draw the sisters closer to their local community as young and old participate in this Run/Walk to benefit the Madonna Renewal Center. God bless Madonna Renewal Center, God bless IHM Sisters, God bless all our Friends and those who continue to support our Mission of life and love.

ROOM SPONSORSHIP

Bedroom costs differ due to size and amount of work involved. Please, Adopt room/s! Room sizes make for difference in price.  Individuals, families or businesses could sponsor rooms for self or in memory of loved ones. Adopt rooms on the 4th and 5th floors!

GRATITUDE

Thanks to our dedicated MRC Champions, Family, Friends and Donors, especially our remarkable Fundraising Team who though small are mighty. Thanks to Jay Payan for stepping up to coordinate the work pro-bono, Rick Witt for dedicatedly nurturing this process, Chris Fye for all his unalloyed Guidance, and all the behind the scene crew for being always there. We are also indebted to the McGivney Center for nudging us on.

THANK YOU FOR STANDING BY US THROUGH THIS PATIENCE TEST!