Young Adults Group

Welcome!

We are so happy that you are interested in the Our Lady of Mercy Parish Young Adults Group (YAG). YAG is a community for Young Adults ages 20 - 30s. Together, we walk in prayer, fellowship, and conversation. Looking to join? Just show up!

UPCOMING DATES

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  • Regular meeting in the Our Lady of Mercy Rectory in Cabrini Room. Please enter through the front door and let the receptionist know that you are here for the Young Adults meeting. Doors open at 6:45pm, meeting begins at 7pm.

    (Please check back the week of meeting for any updates / to check if meeting was cancelled)

  • Tacos & Theology Summer Series

    Fr Tim Anastos – Why don’t I have any friends?

    This event is an opportunity for some outdoor social time, free tacos, and a talk given by a guest speaker about our faith. This is a great chance to meet other young adult Catholics and to be introduced to our group. It will replace our normal meetings on July 10th, July 24th, August 7th, and August 21st. This will be at 7pm at Saint Francis Xavier Church: 3033 N Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

  • Regular meeting in the Our Lady of Mercy Rectory in Cabrini Room. Please enter through the front door and let the receptionist know that you are here for the Young Adults meeting. Doors open at 6:45pm, meeting begins at 7pm.

    (Please check back the week of meeting for any updates / to check if meeting was cancelled)

  • Tacos & Theology Summer Series

    Jamie Taberna – What’s wrong with me?

    This event is an opportunity for some outdoor social time, free tacos, and a talk given by a guest speaker about our faith. This is a great chance to meet other young adult Catholics and to be introduced to our group. It will replace our normal meetings on July 10th, July 24th, August 7th, and August 21st. This will be at 7pm at Saint Francis Xavier Church: 3033 N Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

  • Regular meeting in the Our Lady of Mercy Rectory in Cabrini Room. Please enter through the front door and let the receptionist know that you are here for the Young Adults meeting. Doors open at 6:45pm, meeting begins at 7pm.

    (Please check back the week of meeting for any updates / to check if meeting was cancelled)

  • Tacos & Theology Summer Series

    Bishop Mark Bartosic – Will anyone ever really love me?

    This event is an opportunity for some outdoor social time, free tacos, and a talk given by a guest speaker about our faith. This is a great chance to meet other young adult Catholics and to be introduced to our group. It will replace our normal meetings on July 10th, July 24th, August 7th, and August 21st. This will be at 7pm at Saint Francis Xavier Church: 3033 N Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

 

When & where do we meet?

We meet every Friday evening from 7pm - 9pm in the OLM Rectory, Cabrini room. Social events are scheduled a few times a month. For more information on those events please see the upcoming events!

Enter through the front door of the Rectory & let the receptionist know that you are here for the Young Adults Meeting.

Meet the Community Leaders

  • Seminarian Derek Damasco

    FOUNDER / LEADER

Upcoming Events

Friday Meetings Every Week

Every Friday we meet. Whether it is a social event, a series or a regular meeting. Regular meetings are held in the OLM Rectory at 7pm, doors open at 6:45pm. Information for social events and series will be announced a few weeks before they are scheduled.

NOTE MEETINGS ARE ONLY IN THE RECTORY IF THEY ARE A “REGULAR” MEETING. FRIDAYS WITH SOCIAL EVENTS OR SERIES EVENTS ARE HELD AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION. SEE EVENTS FOR INFORMATION ON WHERE THE EVENT IS/ HOW TO REGISTER.

Theology Summer Series

Welcome to our summer theology series! This event is an opportunity for some outdoor social time, free tacos, and a talk given by a guest speaker about our faith. This is a great chance to meet other young adult Catholics and to be introduced to our group. It will replace our normal meetings on July 10th, July 24th, August 7th, and August 21st. This will be at 7pm at Saint Francis Xavier Church: 3033 N Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

July 24 Fr Tim Anastos – Why don’t I have any friends?

Aug 7 – Jamie Taberna – What’s wrong with me?

Aug 21 – Bishop Mark Bartosic – Will anyone ever really love me?

We look forward to meeting you!