Links: Project
Gabriel Volunteer Form
Service
Commission
This
commission coordinates all groups that perform various services for the parish.
Volunteer
Bridge
Communities
Joe &
Christine Riley............................ 898-4397
As a
sponsoring parish of a grassroots organization based in
Caring
Ministers
Cheryl
Hartnett (Meals Ministry)…….. .851-5626
Offer
companionship and assistance to elderly, sick or homebound parishioners.
Provide a listening ear and caring heart as well as provide meals, transportation,
sending cards and making phone calls.
Food
Pantry
Parish Office............................... 851-3444 xt 221
Parishioners
are invited to donate nonperishable foods, personal hygiene items and Manna certificates
during the first weekend of each month. Hesed House provides food to people in
Funeral
Luncheons
Cheryl
Hartnett....................................... 851-5626
Organize, set
up, prepare food, serve and clean up for funeral luncheons. Volunteer
Grief
Ministry
Provide
support (group or one-on-one) for individuals grieving during a loss or
traumatic experience.
Health and Wellness
Ministry
The Health
and Wellness Ministry is composed of parishioner volunteers who are concerned
about health and committed to seeing that the healing ministry of the Church is
carried out. The Health and Wellness Ministry supports the parish nurse as they
work together to sponsor health-related activities and programs (such as blood
pressure screenings, health fairs, or health seminars), promote the health of
the parish community, and encourage the church to be a healing community.
Hesed
House/Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS)
Leonard &
Linda Eickhoff..................... 904-0906
Hesed House
is a homeless shelter located in
Hospitality
Committee
Audrey Harris......................................... 898-4665
It is our
responsibility to promote a welcoming spirit in our parish. We hope to
establish a feeling of friendship and make all our parish families and guests
feel that they are an integral part of the Our Lady of Mercy community. The
last weekend of the month coffee, juice, and treats are served in the
multi-purpose room after all Masses, allowing parishioners a time to meet and
greet each other. Refreshments for
various events throughout the year are also provided. Over the years our members,
with the assistance of the parish community have planned, baked, set-up,
served, and cleaned up for these many parish functions.
Jesus’
Little Lambs: Parish Nursery for 1-4 year olds
Beth Nieweglowski................................ 236-0234
Volunteers
provide care for toddlers and preschool children in our nursery during the
weekend and special liturgies. Volunteers range in age from young teens through
senior citizens. Volunteer
Loving
Hands
Cecilia Sharp......................................... 499-7185
Loving Hands
Ministry is an opportunity for women of all ages to reach out to others by
making items (such as blankets, baby hats or booties) with prayerful
intentions. An important part of this is the prayer blanket ministry. The materials
are provided for you to sew the blankets at home. These prayer blankets are
given to those who need to be covered with prayer and love during life’s
challenges. If you know of someone who could benefit from a prayer blanket,
please contact Cecilia or Jolene. Prayers are needed by all for those receiving
the prayer blankets and other items. Donations of yarn, fabric, wrapping paper,
bows, or ribbon are appreciated. If you are interested in being involved or
have questions, please contact the care coordinator. God bless your loving
hands!
Ministers
of Care
Joanne Whetter..................................... 820-7192
These
volunteers provide Communion to individuals in hospitals, nursing homes or
private homes.
Men’s
Club
Chuck Dennis
.......................................660-7870
Men’s Club is a spiritual, social and parish-oriented arena
for all men of the parish 18 years or older. Regular meetings are held the
third Tuesday of each month from September through May. Activities include
Super Bowl pizza fundraiser, a family Wolves game and Kane County Cougar
outing, annual members’ Christmas party, and other fun events throughout the
year.
Parish Nurse Ministry
Project
Gabriel
Pro-Life
Group
Jane Fonner…………………………..851-8433
This ministry
engages in education, community service and public policy activities related to
pro-life issues (abortion, infanticide and euthanasia among others). We seek to
increase respect for all human life, from conception to natural death.
Everyone’s welcome to join, whether you want to be active in planning and
carrying out activities, or just want to receive our Pro-Life newsletter to
keep up on issues.
Senior
Gems
Roland Vercillo...................................... 585-8260
Social group
open to any parishioner 50 years old or older. Regular meetings held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Activities include spiritual, social and
informational events. Transportation is available.
St.
Vincent de Paul Society
Parish Office............................... 851-3444
xt 400
St. Vincent
de Paul provides short-term assistance to those in need due to an emergency or
ill fortune. A clothing and general merchandise drive is held three times per
year. Clothing is sold in the society’s
Welcome
New Members (Parish Registration Team)
Parish Office............................... 851-3444
xt 221
This group
welcomes new parishioners at the monthly “New Parishioner” meeting and
registration. Newcomers register to become members of the parish, learn about OLM’s many programs and are encouraged to participate in
the life of the parish.