AdorationIf you are longing for a deeper relationship with our Lord, you should consider participating in our Adoration Chapel. People, who commit to an hour a week, do over time, experience a true transformation of faith. It puts you in the presence of our Eucharistic Lord, providing tremendous powers of intercession for the needs of our families, friends, parish community, and nation. Our parish is truly blessed by these prayer warriors. Contact: Brenda Porter 847-458-8862 Altar ServersYouth, grades 5 and older, who assist the priest and deacon at Mass. Attendance at training session is required. Contact: Judy Zelz 815-459-3033 Audio/Visual CommitteeSet up and operate the audio and visual equipment for Special services; eg. Christmas, Easter, etc. Contact: Judy Zelz 815-459-3033 Children's Liturgy
Children's Liturgy leaders spend 2-3 hours preparing for their scheduled session. Session plans for most weeks are available for copy making the prep time even less. Leaders decide which weeks they will lead and generally lead 2 or 3 times per quarter. The leaders meet once every quarter to share ideas. Contact: Julie Theros 815-455-3765 Eucharist MinisterAssist in distributing the Eucharist during Mass. Must be at least 16 years of age and Confirmed. Eucharistic Ministers are scheduled by Mass preference. Attend a one- two hour training session. There is an annual review meeting. Contact: Tina Soemo 847-909-9893 or Mark McNeill 815-444-8099 LectorsProclaim the Sacred Scripture at liturgical services, following in-depth study of the readings. Lectors are scheduled by Mass preference. An annual orientation meeting is required for all lectors. Contact: Kevin Schroeder 815-356-0246 Mass CoordinatorPrepare all materials for Communion and assure that Eucharistic ministers are assigned. Contact: Judy Zelz 815-459-3033 Ministry of Care/Communion to Nursing HomesBring the Eucharist and compassion to parishioners who are ill or homebound. Commitment can be on a regular or as-needed basis. Contact: Deacon Chuck Gagnon 815-459-3033 Music: Musician, Adult ChoirProvides music for all Masses. Singers choose the Mass they will sing at. Open to anyone who enjoys praying with a variety of contemporary and traditional music and is committed to enhancing the sung prayer of the Assembly. Weekly rehearsals on Wednesday 7-9p.m. When weekly rehearsals are not possible, singers sing at the Masses they have rehearsed. Contact: Gayle Dirksen 815-455-2691 Music: Celebration ChoirPerforms on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holy Week and Confirmation. Includes people who are unable to commit to regular participation through the year. Weekly rehearsals in preparation for these celebrations. Contact: Gayle Dirksen 815-455-2691 Seton's Echo Children's ChoirSings twice monthly during the school year at Saturday Masses. Open to children grades 2-8. Rehearsals are Tuesdays 6:30-7:30p.m. Contact: Donna Hernandez 815-455-1136 or email hernandez@hadley.edu UshersUshers provide a sense of community and order by greeting worshipers as they arrive, assisting them with seating and special needs. Ushers also manage the offertory collection and direct the congregation during distribution of Communion. Contact: Dan Corcoran 815-455-9412 or David Morrison 815-477-7317 |
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Children's Liturgy of the Word is offered at the 9:30a.m. Mass every Sunday of the year except Easter and Christmas. The program is geared towards children 3-8 years old. Children's Liturgy leaders accompany the children into the parish center for 20 minutes of worship. The readings and Gospel are shared in children's terms and the leaders reflect with the children on God's Word through discussion and activities.