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Support Ministries & Organizations |
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Contact: Angie Weir – 345-4343 |
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Building & Property Committee of the Pastoral Council |
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Our committee is responsible for assessing the maintenance needs of all of our buildings. Lists of tasks are drawn up and given to our
maintenance people to implement. We procure bids on all projects, award contracts and oversee them to the completion of the project. We are also involved in the plans for the future of the parish.
We would like volunteers with a background in construction or management. Contact: Philip Throm – 345-0347 |
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Christian Hospitality Committee of the Pastoral Council |
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Provides refreshments or meals to those attending special ecumenical events such as the RCIA Breakfast, Easter Vigil Breakfast,
Confirmation, Anniversary Mass, etc. The group is responsible for planning the menu, purchase supplies, preparation of the food, set-up, serving and clean up. The work is hard but enjoyment comes from working together.
Contact: Liz Dalton – 345-4660 |
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In February 2001, the Finance Council was formed to advise Fr. John and Fr. Larry in all church and school financial matters. One of the
goals of the newly elected board, consisting of twelve members, is to have open communication with the entire parish about our financial situation. Other goals include setting monetary policy and procedure, analyzing
current and past financial reports and making recommendations to ensure financial stability. We look forward to working with all parish ministries. Contact: Mike Benker - 345-4343 |
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Hospitality (Funeral Dinners) |
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The hospitality committee ministry provides a service to the families of the deceased the day of the funeral by providing a luncheon for the
family, friends, and relatives. There is no charge for the luncheon, but a "free will" offering is acceptable. This committee is open to both men and women who like to cook and service people at a luncheon.
Contact: Liz Dalton – 345-4660 |
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The Knights of Columbus was founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882 in the basement of St. Mary's Catholic Church by Father Michael J.
McGivney and a handful of Catholic laymen. The aim of the founder and those first members was to set up a parish-based lay organization that offered insurance benefits. In an era when parish and fraternal societies were
popular, Father McGivney felt there should be some way to strengthen the religious faith of his flock and provide financial support for families overwhelmed by illness or death of the breadwinner. Today we have grown
from that one local unit, or council, to nearly 11,000 councils in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam,
and Spain. The Knights of Columbus offers the Catholic man and his family opportunities for leadership training through active involvement in a local unit, or council; volunteer opportunities in the parish and
community; low-cost life insurance; fraternal benefits like college scholarships and student loans for himself, his wife, and children; Columbia magazine; and so much more. Membership in the Knights of Columbus
offers the member and his family fellowship with like-minded Catholic families not only in his community or parish, but throughout his state, region, and even internationally. Contact: Michael Quain – 345-1492 |
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Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus |
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The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus is a social and service organization. We would love to have any practicing Catholic woman or
spouse of a Knight 18 years or older join us as we socialize the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the KC Hall. We enjoy and support each other, the Knights, and a variety of Church and community
organizations. Members can take part in as many social outings (shows, tours, dinners, etc.) and fundraisers (working at the fish fries, the Italian Fest, making Apple Butter, etc.) as their time permits.
Contact: Maggie Brennan - 345-1623 |
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The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholics (men and women) who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of
Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces, have formed themselves into a legion of service to God and to His Church. The first enrollment of Legionaries took place in Dublin, Ireland in 1921 under the leadership of a
layman, Frank Duff. It has been active in our parish since being formed by Monsignor Manning. Some of the original members are still active today. The primary work of the legion in our parish consists of visiting the
homebound to encourage them and to let them know that they are still a vital part of our parish family. They also visit Catholics who have fallen away from the faith and invite others to join our faith. Some members
take an active part in the "Right to Life" movement, while others teach PSR classes or are active in the RCIA process. Contact: Parish Office - 345-4343 |
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Ministry for the Homebound |
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One of the most rewarding ministries of the parish is that of Ministry to the Homebound. Member of the Legion of Mary and the Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist take this as one of the most important activities. It is impossible to measure how much joy one brings when he/she takes the time to visit those who are either in long-term care facilities or
in their own home. Often these people are lonely and a short visit or a phone call is all that is necessary to make them feel really appreciated. Again, those who make the visits more often than not come away feeling
ministered to rather than ministering. At the present, we visit seventy-five parishioners and could visit many more if we had new members in this ministry. Contact: Parish Office – 345-4343 |
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Social Concerns Committee of the Pastoral Council |
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Social Concerns is a small but vibrant committee, which has at the core of its existence the corporal works of mercy. The committee is
deeply involved with the United Churches of the Metro East (represented by Wanda Milner and Liz Mitchell). Offer support to Share and Care by collecting canned goods, baby items, etc. We solicit cash donations and offer
prayer to our sister parish in Jutiapa, Guatemala – Holy Cross. Our goal is to see our parish become closer to God and to each other. Contact: Parish Office - 345-4343 |
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United Congregations of Metro-East |
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UCM is a faith based and interracial organization designed to address social injustice in our region by bringing together participants to
make an impact on our surrounding communities. We affirm that the pursuit of the common good is the fundamental organizing principle of a good society. All citizens of our region deserve the opportunities and
resources to live in healthy communities. Equity occurs when people and institutions are organized to participate in democratic decisions for the common good of the State of Illinois and the Metro-East Region.
Contact: Herb Resinger - 451-7814 |
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St. Vincent DePaul Society |
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This organization is very active in our parish. Some of the members are involved on a daily basis. They distribute food to the less
fortunate among us. Donations are always welcome and appreciated. Contact: Parish Office 345-4343 |
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]We commit and dedicate our efforts and talents to the protection of all human life from the moment of conception to natural death, desiring
to increase public awareness that the "Right to Life" is a gift from God. Asking God to fill our hearts and minds with His Wisdom. We as a parish family are coming together as instruments of love, respecting
all human life. Contact: Herman Wenos - 345-4108 |
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