Links:
Jobs Ministry: Helping our
Neighbor in Need
Please contact Luchie Saraceni, 630.816.0111, janimasterinc@aol.com
to get involved in any Service Ministry.
Service
Commission
This
commission coordinates all groups that perform various services for the parish.
Volunteer
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.
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
Jobs Ministry: Helping our
Neighbor in Need
Jim Gamache………………………...330-338-4938
By utilizing the power of Our Lady of Mercy faith
community we will help the unemployed.
Loving
Hands
Cecilia Sharp.................................. 499-7185
Jolene LeRoy,
Parish Nurse.. 851-3444 xt 403
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!
Mercy
Fest
Parish
Festival held in the Fall each year. All parishioners
invited along with the local community. Many volunteers are needed to help with
this event.
Ministers
of Care
Joanne Whetter.............................. 820-7192
These
volunteers provide Communion to individuals in hospitals, nursing homes or
private homes.
Michelle Toschak…………………………..851-5229
Promotes the Catholic Church teachings of Peace & Social Justice
through programs and fundraisers such as the STEP walk for the less fortunate. Meetings are scheduled as needed
and listed in the parish bulletin.
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.
Joan Campion................................. 851-7356
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