The society was founded in Minneapolis , Minn. , in 1947 by a group of five men, all recovering alcoholics, who saw their faith as a sure path to serenity without alcohol. “Calix” is Latin for “chalice”, and these men accepted the idea that they were substituting “the cup that sanctifies for the cup that stupefies”. The “Credo” of the society succinctly tells the story: “Calix is an association of Catholic alcoholics who are maintaining their sobriety through affiliation with and participation in the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. Calix is no substitute for A.A. In fact, faithful attendance at A.A. or Al-Anon meetings is strongly recommended. This is definitely no attempt to establish a Catholic A.A. And by all means we must continue to respect A.A.'s nondenominational position. However, as Christians we often feel our response to the 11 th step is less than satisfactory. It is in this area that Calix can offer a positive program- one that not only applies to all the steps but also leads us to a better understanding of our Higher Power, who for us is Jesus Christ. “He is the key that opens all the hidden treasures of God's wisdom and knowledge.” ( Col. 2-3)
Where: St. John Vianney Church Basement
46 N. Wolf Rd. , Northlake , IL . 60164
When: 4 th Saturdays of the Month, 9:00am-12:00pm . For more info call Ellen at 847-583-0274.
When
4th Saturday of the month
9:00 am to
12:00pm
PM
Where
St. John Vianney Church
46 N. Wolf Rd.
Northlake, IL 60164
Contact
Ellen at 847-583-0274
Fr. Charlie 815-385-1575
COURAGE-CHICAGO
“COURAGE is a spiritual support group of Catholic lay men and women who aspire to live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality. Established with the endorsement of the Archdiocese of New York, COURAGE meets each week in a parish setting, where members come for a session of prayer and of discussion.” (Courage Handbook)
