St. Isaac Jogues` Ministries - St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church

St. Isaac Jogues’ Ministries
Worship Commission
Staff Representative:
Father William De Salvo
Consists of coordinators of each of
our liturgical ministries plus “atlarge members” Meets quarterly on
Mondays after the 5pm Mass.
Altar Linen Volunteers
Assist the sacristan in the care of the
altar linens.
Yvonne Voelkin,
[email protected]
Altar Servers
4-8th grade students who
assist the priests as servers
during Mass, and who
appreciate the liturgy,
sacraments and worship
experience.
Deacon Bill Dunn
[email protected]
Randy Waring
Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion
Assist our priests in the distribution
of the Body and Blood of Christ at
Mass.
Paul and Mary Kelly
Martha Maggiore
Lectors (Readers)
Proclaim the Word of God in the
midst of the liturgical assembly.
Debbie Turner,
[email protected]
Ushers
Assist the congregation with seating,
the reception of communion and
emergency needs. Ushers also take
up the collection, distribute bulletins
and greet parishioners as they enter
the church.
Nick Keseric,
[email protected]
Music – Cantors
Cantors lead the assembly in song.
Cantors must be a member of the
parish choir and need to have some
background in vocal training with the
ability to read music.
Nick Thomas, [email protected]
Music - Choir
Choir membership is open to high
school age and older. Singers should
be able to read music, match pitch
and sing in four-part harmony.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from
7:30-9:00 pm in the choir room. They
sing at the 10:30 am liturgy and for
all special liturgies.
Nick Thomas, [email protected]
Wedding Coordinators
Assist the wedding party at rehearsal
and on the wedding day.
Mary Seman, 630-986-1536
Vera McCabe, 630-920-8791
Mary Gemkow, 630-887-0866
Baptismal Preparation
Facilitating couples assist parents in
the preparation for baptism of their
child.
Deacon Bill Dunn
[email protected]
Marriage Preparation
Facilitators
Couples guide and journey with
engaged couples toward their
reception of the Sacrament of
Marriage. Participate in Sharing Day
and FOCCUS programs.
Father Rodolphe Arty
[email protected]
Rosary Group
Lead or participate in daily Marian
devotions. After 7am Mass or ½ hour
before 5pm Mass Monday-Friday;
and Saturday after 8am Mass, with
Our Lady of Fatima Devotion on the
first Saturday of the month.
Parish Office, 630-323-1248
Parish Pastoral
Council
Chairperson: Richard Excell,
[email protected]
In collaboration with the pastor,
assumes the overall well-being of the
parish, present and future, through
strategic planning and proposing
practical solutions to the ongoing life
of the parish. Members are
committed to the parish as a whole,
are willing to serve for three years,
are able to attend monthly council
meetings, and can work
collaboratively with each other and
the pastor.
Administration
and Planning
Commission
Staff Representative:
Tom Sullivan, Director
630-323-1248, [email protected]
Michele Blando, Business Manager
[email protected]
Supports the day-to-day business
needs and activities of the parish
community (buildings and grounds,
communications, human resources,
technology and annual stewardship).
The group currently has need for
volunteers with backgrounds in webbased communications technology,
architecture and fund raising.
Parish Finance Council
Chairperson: Dave Schabes
[email protected]
Oversees the accounting and
budgeting functions of the parish.
Meets four times a year and reports
to the Parish Council.
Parish Life Commission
Staff Representative:
Deacon William Dunn,
Director of Evangelization
630-655-6668,
[email protected]
Responsible for building the parish
into a faith community by identifying
and providing for the social and
communal needs of our parish and
the wider Church.
Bridge Club
Social Bridge. Call to register.
Afternoon play is the second Tuesday.
Evening play is the second Thursday.
Council of Catholic Women
Promotes programs and events that
serve spiritual and social needs both
inside and outside of our community.
All women of the parish are
members.
Divorce Recovery Group
This group is for all those going
through a divorce, or those whose
divorce is completed. Six-week
sessions.
Danette Perry,
[email protected]
ENDOW
Connect in faith and friendship with
other women through an 8-week
group experience with trained
facilitators. Meets on Monday
mornings.
Beth Skibicki
[email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration
Scheduled adorers in our
Chapel, 24/7.
Linda Lannert
[email protected]
Knights of Columbus
Catholic men's fraternal organization
that emphasizes charitable, religious,
and social ideals.
Michael Powers,
[email protected]
Men’s Group
Provides reflection and discussion on
relevant topics led by interesting
speakers. Thursday evenings.
Matt Marron,
[email protected]
Men’s Saturday Discussion
Group
Discussion of topics relevant to
Catholic men. Meets on Saturday
mornings.
Michael Calteaux
[email protected]
Moms of Young Children
Bi-monthly meetings with children to
play, pray and have coffee.
Joanna Agne, [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA)
Parishioners willing to sponsor and
journey with those to be initiated into
the Catholic Church at Easter.
Deacon Bill Dunn
Scripture Study
Basic study of the Bible for adults.
Wednesday evenings: Dale Cooper,
[email protected]
Thursday mornings:
Tracy Cefaratti, [email protected]
Seniors
Informative and social gathering of
seniors several times a year.
Deacon Bill Dunn
Women’s Prayer Group
Women come together for a weekly
hour of prayer.
Peggy Smego,
[email protected]
Christian Service
Commission
Staff Representative:
Deacon William Dunn,
Director of Evangelization
630-655-6668,
[email protected]
The Christian Service Commission is
dedicated to continuing the works of
Christ in the caring for those in need
or crisis. Its support and relief efforts
touch people in our parish, community,
diocese, country and world.
Annual Outreach Projects
Yearly drives for specific needs,
including: clothing drive, Christmas
and Lenten giving, and three blood
drives.
Deacon Bill Dunn
Charitable Contributions
Committee
Investigates and recommends parish
financial outreach on a local and
national scale to charitable
organizations.
Dick Pabst, [email protected]
Elizabeth Ministry
Mothers supporting other
mothers, one-on-one,
through all phases and
conditions of motherhood.
Mary Bauer,
[email protected]
Emergency Assistance
Confidential short term counseling
and financial assistance to those in
crisis.
Deacon Bill Dunn
Helping Hands
Provides delivery of gift bags/baked
goods and visits to those in need.
Sophia Foley, 630-205-5083
[email protected]
LaGrange Soup Kitchen
Prepares and serves lunch for the
needy on one Saturday each month.
George Casson, [email protected]
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers at
Saint Isaac Jogues Parish
Parishioners meet monthly to make
all-twine rosaries to give to our
military, local missions and other
missions around the world. No
experience necessary. Other area
parishes are welcome to join this
ministry.
Mary Alice Fitzpatrick,
630-325-6184
[email protected]
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
Share your gift of faith with public
school students from our parish.
Come be a mentor, encourager, and
role model for our teens.
Staff Representative:
Helen Johnson, Director
630-323-0265, ext. 235
[email protected]
Grades 1 to 6 - Lead Catechists
Plan and facilitate a learning session
with a group of 15 to 18 children
once per week during the school
year.
Assistant Catechists
Staff Representative:
Mike Kuhn, Director
630-323-0265, ext. 232
[email protected]
Grades 8 to 12
Youth Ministry Core Team Member
Help to plan and implement Youth
Ministry program(s) throughout the
school year. Your talents and
interests can be plugged in to our
needs.
Help the lead catechist each week.
Cornerstone Nights
P.A.D.S.
Staffing of homeless shelter site in
Clarendon Hills every fourth
Saturday from October through
April.
Dave Moser, 630-323-8381
Pastoral Care Ministry
Visitation and Eucharistic ministry to
homebound and hospitalized people.
Deacon Bill Dunn
Respect Life Committee
Educational and outreach activities,
crisis intervention and ongoing
support for those who struggle with
right-to-life issues.
Amy Keane, 630-986-1730
[email protected]
Transitional Housing Ministry
Provides housing and mentoring for
up to four homeless families, funded
by SIJ parishioners and partnering
with Bridge Communities, Inc., and
Catholic Charities.
Julia Wade, 630-920-6825
[email protected]
Substitute for Lead or Assistant
Catechist (Grades 1 to 6)
Help out when a lead or assistant
catechist is not able to be on campus
by stepping in to lead or assist in a
learning session. Materials are
provided.
Grades 7 & 8 Small Group Facilitator
Assist a small group of 10 to 12
middle school youth in discussion
and projects during the RE learning
session; Grade 7 meets every
Wednesday (all year); Grade 8 meets
on Sunday afternoons (first
semester).
(Grades 7 & 8) Substitute
Small Group Facilitator
Assist with a small group in the event
of a leader’s absence.
Help to plan/prepare 2 or more
Cornerstone Nights over the course
of the school year.
Peer Ministry Team Leader
Meet twice a month with Teen
Leaders and mentor them as they
exercise leadership in Youth Ministry
programs.
Teen Leader
(A High School Student role)
Help plan/implement Cornerstone
Nights and give important input into
other Youth Ministry programs.
Retreat Leader
(A High School Student role)
Help plan/implement monthly
Retreats for Grades 6 & 7.
St. Isaac Jogues’ Ministries
Involvement in the life of our parish is an integral part of our faith life.
Our gifts of time and talent are necessary elements of good stewardship.
Be a good steward of God’s blessings in your life!
----------------------------------------------------------VOLUNTEER* SIGN-UP FORM
To volunteer for any of the ministries listed in this flyer, please complete the form below and:
1. Mail to : St. Isaac Jogues, 306 W. 4th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521, or
2. Drop in the Sunday collection basket, or
3. Contact the person listed with the ministry of your choice, or call the rectory office for
more information at 630-323-1248.
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*All parish volunteers who are involved with minors on a regular, recurring basis and those who would have
the opportunity to be alone with children, are required to attend a Protecting God’s Children Workshop and
have a background check before beginning service. Contact Jane Walter, 630-655-5918, for more information.
Thank you.
St. Isaac Jogues Parish
August 2016
306 W. 4th Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-323-1248