Good Shepherd Manor

10/06/2026

🎪🎉 Carnival Day was a blast! Our guys had an awesome time playing games, throwing water balloons at the supervisors 💦😂, and even getting the chance to give them a good ol’ pie in the face! 🥧🤣

Lots of laughs, friendly competition, and memories made! What a fun day! ❤️🎉

09/23/2026

☀️🍔 Our Last Picnic of the Year! 🍔☀️

Today we wrapped up our last picnic of the year, and the guys had such a wonderful time! 🎶❤️ They enjoyed great music and a delicious meal of burgers, pasta salad, bean salad, and Jell-O! 😋

A perfect way to enjoy good food, good music, and even better company. 💙

09/22/2026

🏃‍♀️Cross Country at GSM! 🏃‍♂️

We were thrilled to welcome the Momence Junior High Cross Country team back to the beautiful grounds of Good Shepherd Manor for their recent meet!

We love having these talented young runners on campus and cheering them on as they give it their all on the course! 👏💪

Congratulations to all the runners on a great meet! We’re always happy to have you at GSM! 💙🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

09/21/2026

GSM BOWLING TEAM SHINES IN STYLE! 🎳

Our GSM men’s bowling team recently received new bowling shirts, generously donated by Jerry S.’s nephew. The men love their new shirts and are excited to wear them as they hit the lanes!

Thank you for your thoughtful donation and support of our team! We truly appreciate your generosity. 🎳🙌

09/21/2026

Thanks for sharing our recent Fall Festival !

In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Jake LaMore speaks with Eric Cavender, event co-chair and board member, regarding the 35th Annual Good Shepherd Manor Fall Festival taking place Saturday, September 12, in Momence.

Episode here 👉 https://wvli927.com/2026/09/10/35th-annual-good-shepherd-manor-fall-festival/

Good Shepherd Manor has provided residential and developmental support for men with intellectual disabilities for over 50 years. All proceeds from the festival support the Good Shepherd Manor Foundation, helping fund resident activities, Special Olympics participation, and community outings.

Event details and schedule:

- Admission and parking are free.

- Festival opens at 10:00 AM.

- Good Shepherd Manor Resident Review performance at 11:00 AM.

- Cash Bingo starts at 12:00 PM, featuring a Coverall game at 3:30 PM.

- Live music from rock band The Backpages throughout the afternoon.

- Family activities including a petting zoo, carnival games, face painting, and a bounce house.

- Harvest market, craft booth, apparel sales, and local history books by Kevin McNulty.

- Food options including American, Mexican, Italian, pizza, popcorn, and ice cream.

- Mass at the chapel celebrated by Father Peter Jankowski of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

For more information or to purchase cash raffle tickets, visit goodshepherdmanor.org or call 815-472-3700 ext. 1014.

09/21/2026