Volunteer Ministries

Volunteer Ministries are listed by Commission; training will be provided as necessary.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE COMMISSION

BLOOD BANK
Assist with Blood Drive activities and help serve refreshments.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Pat Lord, 630.321.1002

BEREAVEMENT
Provides spiritual and emotional support for those who are experiencing the death of a loved one.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Deacon Frank Kozar, 630.964.0216 x 1107

CATHOLICS FOR LIFE
Follows the U.S. Bishops Pastoral Plan to focus attention on the sanctity of all human life.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Marta Spiezio, 630.964.0216 x 1201

CHURCH NURSERY
Provide childcare for toddlers and pre-school children during the 8:45 and 10:30 A.M. Masses.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Parish Center, 630.964-0216

HOSPITAL MINISTRY
Provide spiritual support and Eucharist to patients at Good Samaritan Hospital.
TERM: 3 years
OPENINGS: 6
CONTACT: Deacon Frank Kozar, 630.964.0216 x 1107

NURSING HOME MINISTRY
Provide spiritual support, Eucharist, and friendship to residents.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Deacon Frank Kozar, 630.964.0216 x 1107

P.A.D.S.
Provides food and shelter to the homeless in conjunction with the First Congregational Church. There are three 4-hour shifts, between 7:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Peggy Bills

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Calls societal implications of the Gospel to the attention of parishioners and proposes appropriate action.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: John Hazard, 630.852.1212

SHUT-IN MINISTRY
Provide Eucharist, spiritual support and companionship to homebound parishioners.
TERM: 3 years
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Deacon Frank Kozar, 630.964.0216 x 1107

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
Provides for the material needs of persons experiencing financial difficulties.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: 5
CONTACT: Bob Hoffman, 630.964.0216

EDUCATION COMMISSION

RAINBOWS
A support curriculum for children who live in single-parent families or stepfamilies.
Term: Open
CONTACT: Parish Center, 630.964.0216

R.C.I.A. SPONSORS
Companions accompany catechumens and candidates on their journey of faith.
TERM: 1 year
OPENINGS: 6
CONTACT: Fr. John Lindsey, 630.964.0216 x 1105 or Deacon Frank Kozar, 630.964.0216 x 1107

R.E.A.C.H.
Provide religious education to handicapped children 6 yrs. of age and older
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Jacquie Lackaff, 630.964.0216.1106

YOUTH MINISTRY
Adults & college age young adults needed for relational ministry with high school teens. Adults needed to teach religious education in the Junior High program.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Marta Spiezio, 630.964.0216 x 1201

ADULT EDUCATION / SPIRITUAL LIFE
Seminars, programs, homily transcript publications, Theology on Tap and forums that foster spiritual growth for adults.
Term: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Antonia Summers, 630.964.0216 x 1207

PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

BAPTISM MINISTRY
Provide Baptism preparation and assist parents and priest or deacon at Baptisms.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: 6-8 couples
CONTACT: Deacon Frank Kozar, 630.964.0216 x 1107

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Provide spiritual and social growth for married couples.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Deacon Frank Kozar, 630.964.0216 x 1107

MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Married couples meet with engaged couples share insights and experiences of Christian marriage.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: 5 couples
CONTACT: Fr. Jerome, 630.964-0216

PARISH BLOCK PARTY
Assist in the planning and implementation of the Parish Block Party.
TERM: Open
OPENINGS: Unlimited
CONTACT: Parish Center, 630.964.0216

WORSHIP COMMISSION

ALTAR/CHURCH CARE
Prepare altar and sacristy for liturgical celebrations.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

ART AND ENVIRONMENT
Plans and provides artistic decor for worship.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

THE ENSEMBLE
Provides music for Sunday 5:00 p.m. liturgies.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Assist the priest in distributing Communion at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

GREETERS
Welcome parishioners and visitors to Sunday liturgy celebrations.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

HANDBELLS
Members play for special liturgies and other events, rehearse Wednesday evenings.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

LECTORS
Proclaim the Word of God at Liturgical Celebrations.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

PARISH FESTIVAL CHOIR
Members sing at the 10:30 Mass on Sundays, rehearse on Tuesday evenings.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

RESURRECTION CHOIR
Members sing at Funeral Masses.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

SINGERS AND MUSICIANS
Members sing for 8:45 Mass on Sundays, rehearse Thursday evenings.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202

USHERS
Provide hospitality, take up collections, assist with Communion preparation.
CONTACT: Bob Valle, 630.964.0216 x 1209 and Helene Nogle, 630.964.0216 x 1202