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Parish Life Commission   Human Concerns Commission     Parish Library

Education/Formation     Liturgical Commission     Pastoral Council

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Parish Life Commission This Commission encourages and supports the development of parish life through welcoming, social activities and outreach.  

Social Committee

        Baptismal Greeters

St. Francis Friars

        Friends of St. Francis

Welcoming Committee

        Little Angels (Go to Newsletter)

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Human Concerns Commission The Human Concerns Commission is to encourage and support the development of parish life through the ministries of service which provide spiritual and material outreach to those in need.

       

MOMs (formerly Elizabeth Ministry)

Bereavement  Committee: This committee provides  a parish connection with bereaved families by providing prayer, support, comfort and  remembrances.

 Ministers of Care: Our ministers provide support and concern for the sick, the elderly and the homebound of the parish. Ministers visit and share with them the Word of God in Scripture, pray and bring Holy Eucharist. If you or anyone you know is unable to attend Sunday Mass, give us at call. We are happy to assist.
 

        St. Vincent de Paul Society

Helping Hands Committee  (Go to  Projects Page)

 

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Education and Formation The mission of the Education/ Formation Commission is to provide religious formation for people of all ages throughout the parish.  We exist to facilitate collaboration and teamwork between the Religious Education Board, Youth Board, Cardinal Bernardin School and the Adult Faith Formation Board.

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Adult Faith Formation Opportunities
Scripture Study Fall 2008- Letter to the Ephesians
Presenter: Father David Monaco Topic: Saints and Members of the Household of God Concept of church in Ephesians and other books of the Bible Date: Thursdays, Oct. 2 to Nov. 6, 08 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Where: St. Francis room Cost: No fee. No registration required. Please bring your Bible and a friend! Father Monaco is a member of the Passionist Community. He has a M.Div., Catholic Theological Union, S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, and is a Ph.D. candidate, University of Illinois. * No prior scripture study is needed to attend these classes.
Scripture Study Spring 2009- 1 Corinthians
Presenter: Tom Conlan Topic: St. Paul’s 1st Letter to the Corinthians Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 14 to Feb. 18, 2009 Time: 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Francis room Cost: no fee. No registration required. Please bring your Bible and a friend. Tom Conlan is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Catholic Theological Union and is currently on an archeological study in the Mediterranean. * No prior scripture study is needed to attend these classes.
Small Faith Groups  Participants gather in small groups of no more than twelve people at the church or in homes. The group is led in prayer and discussion by a trained parishioner. Topics in the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults: Our Eternal Destiny The Celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ Baptism: Becoming a Christian Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Christian Life Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: God is Rich in Mercy Date: Groups start 6 week fall sessions in late Sept. and again in Feb. Time: There are morning and evening groups. Sessions last 1 ½ hours Cost: Each individual (couple) purchases the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults, ~$20 through St. Francis Registration: see bulletin or call the office 708-460-0042
Women’s Morning of Reflection - Women Gather and Grow
Speaker: Sister Pat Walsh OP Topic: Growing in Holiness as a Community of St. Francis           ● The true meaning of “church”           ● Relevance to our mission at St. Francis           ● Spirituality of St. Francis for women Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, 08 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Where: Great Room Refreshments will be served Cost: No fee. Please bring a friend! Registration: call the parish office. However, last minute guests are welcome! Sister Pat Walsh is a member of the Adrian Dominican Congregation. She has been a DRE and has been involved with the RCIA programs in several parishes. Sister was Education Coordinator at the Mercy Home for Girls and Pastoral Associate at St. Isidore in Blue Island.

Liturgical Commission The Liturgical Commission is a commission of the Parish Pastoral Council.  The purpose of the Liturgical Commission is to set goals, develop standards and evaluate the practice for liturgical life of the parish.  The Commission is responsible for providing training and formation for all involved in liturgical life.  In addition, it serves as a resource to make information available about opportunities of growth, including Archdiocesan and Deanery workshops and programs.

Liturgical Ministries include: 

Ushers & Greeters	Lector/Readers	Eucharistic Ministers
Altar Servers (Youth)	Altar Servers (Adult)	Sacristans
The Art & Environment Committee

Music Ministries include:

Adult Choir	Ensemble	Cantors
Children's Choir	Liturgical Orchestra	Hand bell Choir

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Parish Library

Our Parish Library is located in the Great Room.  This is a self-serve library.  Directions on how to use the library are posted on each side of the window for your convenience. The books are in alphabetical order by author and the audiotapes or videotapes are in alphabetical order by title.  If you have any questions call Adrianne at 708-403-4169.