Administration

Finance Committee
Advise the Pastor in keeping the financial administration of the parish in line with the mission of the parish. Contact Tom Vertin at tvertin@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Parish Council
Advise the Pastor and share ideas on how to carry out the mission of the Parish. Contact  at John Goolsby johngoolsby12@gmail.com.

Landscaping & Grounds
Recommend and assist with the repair, upkeep, and maintenance of Holy Family properties. Contact Deacon John at jgustin@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Offertory Counters
Assist a team in counting and securing the weekly parish offerings. Contact Tom Vertin at tvertin@holyfamilyshorewood.org

Adult Faith & Evangelization

Evangelization Committee
 Meet monthly to pray, brainstorm, and discern how to lead parishioners to Christ at Holy Family. Contact Matthew Toohill at mtoohill@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Women’s Ministry
Monthly gatherings for women to learn and grow in their faith. Contact us for more information at womenoffaith@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Christian Service

Angel Tree
Assist with coordination and collection of Christmas gifts for those in need. Contact Charles Hamilton at ahhair@comcast.net.

Daybreak
Sign up to help prepare and serve a meal at Daybreak on the second Sunday of the month. Contact Deacon John at jgustin@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Roses for Mary
Make rosaries to be donated to local hospitals, nursing homes, etc. Contact Jen Legreid at jenkat81@yahoo.com.
 

Holy Family School

Athletic Advisory Board
Help coordinate and schedule athletic activities. Contact Doug Calay at dougcalay@hfathletics.org.

Home + School Organization
Help create community among school families through various events. Contact Marie Owen at marie27owen@gmail.com.

School Board
Advise the Principal and Pastor on school operations and fundraising. Contact Principal Wilkinson at awilkinson@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Parish Life

Funeral Coordinators
Assist with the selection of readings and help at funeral Masses. Contact Maria Velazquez at mvelazquez@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Fishers of Men
Gather weekly to reflect on the Gospel and for fellowship. For more info contact Joe Bates at jdbates33@gmail.com.

Homebound Ministry
Offer support to homebound parishioners and bring Holy Communion once a week. Contact Deacon Steve Petrouske at spetrouske@comcast.net.

Knights of Columbus
Provide charitable services and promote Catholic education. Monthly council meetings for planning and fellowship. Contact Ray Esparza at alkieresparzanoah@att.net.

Priest Meals
Provide a Monday evening dinner to our priests. Contact Shanele Kirksey at skirksey@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Respect Life
Join us in planning events and creating awareness that all life is sacred from womb to tomb. Contact us at respectlife@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Widow & Widowers
Offer support and fellowship to those grieving a loss. Contact Charles Hamilton at ahhair@comcast.net.

Welcome Committee
Welcome new parishioners, assist at Fellowship Sunday, and new parishioner dinners.  Contact Debbie Guerrero at debbiegue@att.net.

Women’s Club
Gather for lunch every other month for fellowship. Contact Judy Wrona at 815-782-7358.

Religious Education

Catechists & Aides
Volunteer to teach our faith or assist in the classroom. Classes are one hour and fifteen minutes each week from September through April. Contact Leslie Krauledis at lkrauledis@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

RE Advisory Board
Advise the Director of Religious Education on new ideas and enhancements for the program.  Contact Leslie Krauledis at lkrauledis@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

RE Volunteers
Assist in the office and or during pick-up/dismissal.  Contact Leslie Krauledis at lkrauledis@holyfamilyshorewood.org.
 

Sacrament Prep

Baptism Prep
 Help lead monthly baptism prep sessions that foster community and prepare parents for their child’s sacrament. Contact Deacon John at jgustin@holyfamilyshorewood.org

Marriage Prep
Help couples prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage by reviewing FOCCUS results with them. Contact Maria Velazquez at mvelazquez@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Wedding Coordinators
Assist the bride and groom at rehearsal and on their wedding day.  Contact Maria Velazquez at mvelazquez@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

RCIA
Team: Help prepare adults for the Sacraments of Initiation through relationship, leading prayer and assisting at weekly session September through April.

Participant: Learn about the faith and prepare to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.

Contact Matthew Toohill at mtoohill@holyfamilyshorewood.org
 

Worship

Altar Servers
Assist the priest and deacon during Mass and other liturgical celebrations.

Altar Linens
Launder and care for the linens and albs used during Mass.

Adorers for Adoration
Commit to a weekly one hour time slot to sit with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Contact Shanele Kirksey at skirksey@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Art & Environment
Assist in decorating the church for each liturgical season and special feast days. Contact Charles Hamilton at ahhair@comcast.net.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Lead or assist with weekly sessions to help kids understand the Word of God. CLOW takes place during the Liturgy of the Word at the 8:30am and 10:15am Sunday Masses. Contact Alyssa O’Brien at aobrien@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Eucharistic Ministers
Distribute the Holy Eucharist during Mass.

Greeters
Arrive fifteen minutes early and greet people as they enter the narthex for Mass.

Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.

Sacred Music
Provide musical support by cantoring or playing an instrument during Mass. Contact Tamara Malebranche at tmalebranche@holyfamilyshorewood.org.

Sacristan
Set up for daily morning Mass.

Ushers
Greet and assist at Mass, holding the door open and helping people find seating.

If you are interested in helping in any role at or during Mass, please contact Fr. Brian Geary at fatherbrian@holyfamilyshorewood.org unless noted otherwise.

Youth Ministry
For high school students who want to explore, deepen, experience and live their faith or complete their sacraments of initiation.
For interest in this ministry please contact Matthew Toohill at mtoohill@holyfamilyshorewood.org.