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 Help is almost always needed in each ministry. 
Training (if needed) is provided!
 

Bereavement: Meet with the family prior to the funeral to plan the funeral Mass readings, music and other necessary arrangements. Parish Office 847-255-7452

PADS: Oct.-April Saturday evening to Sunday mornings are broken into multiple shifts to host pre-screened adults and children who are homeless; Public Action to Deliver Shelter Volunteers provide and serve a hot dinner, a safe place to sleep and a bag lunch for the following day. Frank Mattison, 224-405-1964 

Adult Faith Formation: If you would like to lead a bible study or reflection group. Parish Office 847-255-7452.

Altar Server: FAMILIES (including parents & siblings) - Boys and girls - 3rd Grade through Middle School assist the celebrant at the altar during Mass. This is a litugical ministry. Contact the Parish Office 847-255-7452

Art & Environment: Create and care for the environment in the worship space, maintain plants, design floral arrangements and choose seasonal décor. Contact Parish Office, 847-255-7452

Athletic Association: Provides a forum for interscholastic competition that stresses sportsmanship, fair play, and positive self-esteem. Contact St. Alphonsus School 847-255-5538

Baptism Preparation: Couples prepare parents of children to be baptized at St. Alphonsus Liguori. - Baptism Interest forms are HERE - please complete and send to the Parish. Parish Office 847-255-7452 - Click HERE  -Baptisms are the 1st Sunday of the month during the 11:00am Mass or the 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:30pm. Please complete a baptism inquiry form and Doreen Kelly, our Pastoral Associate, will contact you to discuss & confirm the baptism.

Eucharistic Ministers: Distributing the Body and Blood of Christ to fellow Catholics during the Mass. Parish Office 847-255-7452.

Religious Education: Grades K-5th grade: Our children receive religious formation and preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Please join us.  847-255-9490.

Religious Education: Grades 6th-8th Grade: Work with parents, to help Parish teens grow in their Catholic faith and deepen their relationship with God. Students are prepared for the sacrament of Confirmation.  847-255-9490

Finance Committee: Oversees the financial health of the Parish to ensure fiscal responsibility with our financial resources.  contact Alyce Gilarski- 847-255-7452 x 143

Food Pantry: Provide food and other home supplies, as available, for the working poor or those temporarily in need. 1st and 3rd weekends of the month 10am - 12am. Residence and identifications requirements exist. Contact Alyce Gilarski 847-255-7452 x 143

Landscape & Garden Ministry: Focus on exterior facilities with warm and welcoming gardens for our 20-acre site. Call the parish office at 847-255-7452

Giving Tree Committee: Annual event providing children with gifts at Christmas for families registered with our Food Pantry. Parish Office 847-255-7452

Greeters: All ages ~ Welcome all people entering church for Sunday Mass. Time commitment is 1-1/2 hrs per month. Doreen Kelly-  847-255-7452 

Lectors: Confirmation and older ~ Proclaim the Holy Scripture and Mass intentions during Mass. Contact Doreen Kelly - 847-255-7452

Liturgy Committee: Evaluate liturgies to make them relevant and significant, train ministers, prepare for the liturgical season and plan for special celebrations. Contact Doreen Kelly, 847-255-7452 x 157.

Marriage Preparation: Assist couples who will marry at St. Alphonsus prepare for their marriage and life together. Doreen Kelly, 847-255-7452.

Men's Club: To gather our men together in a Christian environment for the purpose of fellowship, friendship and fun.Jeff Ostrowski 847-459-6040 - Click HERE

Ministry of Care: Minister to the sick in hospitals, nursing homes and private homes as well as providing transportation, and assistance with bereavement ministry. Alyce Gilarski, 847-255-7452, x 143 - Click HERE

Music Ministry:  Share your musical talent in a choir or ensemble group at St. Alphonsus.   We have many opportunities for you to join us.  There are choral, instrumental, cantor and small ensemble opportunities.  If you are interested or have questions about joining a musical group, please contact the Parish Office - 847-255-7452. CLICK HERE

Newcomers: (Suspended due to Covid) Welcome all newcomers with a continental breakfast and informal introduction to St. Alphonsus Parish. Parish Office, 847-255-7452

Parent School Association: Promote relationship between school and family by sponsoring several fundraising and fun events. Funds help the school. Contact the St. Alphonsus School 847-255-5538 - Click HERE

Parish Pastoral Council: Council of parishioners who are the pastor's advisory council;, ages 15 and up, who are represent various aspects of the parish, school and community; how to best serve and respond to that call. Doreen Kelly, 847-255-7452 x 157 - Click HERE

Prayer Circle: Phone chain activated when prayer needed in emergency or difficult situation. Diane Kachigan, 847-215-2548.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Instruction for adults wanting to become Roman Catholic. Pam Platt, 847-463-6201 - Click HERE

Sacristans: Keep linens washed, the altar clean, candles trimmed, and attend to all the other less glorious but necessary needs of the church. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452.

School Advisory Council: Provide general direction for the school and make an impact through direct involvement in improving and guiding the school programs. Contact Dr. Peter Trumblay at 847-255-5538, x 115 - Click HERE

Senior Fun Club: Monthly get-togethers/trips/speakers for senior citizens. Help organize programs, arrange speakers for monthly meetings, plan trips. Please call Alyce Gilarski, 847-255-7452 - Click HERE

SPRED: Designed for children with developmental disabilities to find or continue their relatio x 143nship with God and the Church. Kathy Talken, 847-870-1442 - Click HERE

St. Alphonsus Catholic School: Preschool-8th grade. Strives to educate students for the future, preserve Christian values of our origin and prepare students for a life of service both inside the church and in the community at large. School Office 847-255-5538 - Click HERE

Stations of the Cross: Devotion held on Fridays during Lent. Interested parties are invited to lead the stations. Parish Office 847-255-7452

Ushers: Men, women and teens seat people, help with collection, greet people with a smile. Hernan Fonseca. Contact the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 - Click HERE

Totus Tuus / Vacation Bible School: Week long Catholic VBS/summer youth program dedicated to sharing the gospel, witness, Eucharistic worship and Marian devotion. Parish Office, 847-255-7452

Wedding Coordinator: Meets with the bridal party on night of rehearsal and assists the bridal party on the day of the wedding. Contact Doreen Kelly, 847-255-7452 x 157.
 

 

VIRTUS COMPLIANCE: 
You will be asked to create a Virtus account, complete a 1 hour online VIRTUS training class, submit to Criminal and DCFS Background Checks, complete the Archdiocesan Standards of Behavior form and complete Mandated Reporter Training. 

Please call Deana McKavanagh to begin the process 847-255-7452 x 131
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