Services Opportunities
-For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts
do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in
Christ and individually parts of one another. Since we have gifts that
differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if
prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if minis-try, in ministering;
if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one ex-horts, in exhortation;
if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence;
if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:4-8
New American Bible
Dear Parishioners,
Our parish family is growing! As we approach 1,000 registered families
in our parish our need grows for the talent that each of these parishioners
brings. Just as we are called to help our own individual families
flourish, we too are called to help our parish family not only flourish
but to grow closer to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. First of
all, please pray everyday for your parish family. Along with your
daily prayers, please ask the Good Lord to show you ways in which
you can help out at St. Peter’s. Perhaps, He will ask you to
mainly pray and offer your daily struggles and sufferings for the
par-ish, or perhaps He will ask you to take on a more visible task.
Please prayerfully look over our service booklet and if your feel
called to help in some way please let us know. God will bless you
for your generosity in serving His parish, St. Peter’s, in
whatever way you are called.
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In Christ  Fr. Lange |
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RELIGIOUS FORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Our Religious Education classes teach our beautiful Catholic faith
to our children and youth. Our program depends on volunteer catechists
who desire to share their faith with others. All of our volunteers
must take the workshop “Protecting God’s Children.” There
are also opportunities for our catechists to continue learning
themselves. Please call the Religious Ed office at 675-2576, if
you would like to help. HIGH SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Our first session of religious education for students of high school age who have been Confirmed, will begin in January 2006. This will consist of continuing catechesis, prayer and time to socialize. Activities for these teens will be developed with the program.
MARIAN CENTRAL H.S. COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION One parishioner, together with the Pastor, represents St. Peter Parish on the Council of Administration of Marian Central Catholic High School. Meetings are four times a year and this person may or may not have children in the school.
RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of faith formation for adults interested in becoming Catholics. The Pastor, an RCIA team and companions from among the parishioners teach their Faith with the seekers. Weekly sessions are from September through Easter.
ALTAR SERVERS Altar Servers assist at the Sunday and Holy Day Masses throughout the year. They may also be asked to serve at weddings and funerals. Servers may choose a Mass they attend, but will be asked to serve at another Mass occasionally. Servers are recruited in the 5th grade and may continue serving through high school. Help distribute Holy Communion at the weekend and Holy Day Masses. An Extraordinary minister must be commissioned by the Bishop and serve for 3 years. To be an extraordinary minister it is required that a person be a practicing Catholic in good standing, who is fully initiated through the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. It is encouraged that the person also have a personal devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Extraordinary ministers may choose the Mass at which they will serve but may be required to serve at another Mass at times. Training is given and schedules are issued. Service to shut-ins... Holy Communion is taken to shut-ins on Sunday morning, usually after the 9:00 AM Mass. Service at Northern Illinois Medical Center...Holy Communion is taken to Catholic patients at NIMC each Thursday morning. Extraordinary ministers receive special training with regard to the sick to the sick.
LECTORS Lectors proclaim the Readings at the Sunday and Holy Day Masses
on a pre-determined schedule. Ushers greet people coming to church, assist in seating people, watch for any emergencies, and assist in taking up the collection. You may serve weekly, monthly or seasonally. The meeting dates are announced in the bulletin. MUSIC The parish choir provides music at all or some of the weekend and Holy Day Masses. The Funeral Choir provides music at all our parish funerals, which usually take place Monday through Saturday mornings. The choir is “on call” at all times, although some singers are only available on certain days. The choir gathers 30 minutes before the funeral begins. The Funeral Choir represents the entire parish as they sing, pray and offer prayerful support to the grieving family.
PRAYER CHAIN Parishioners make requests for prayers for their special needs.
Volunteer members pray for these intentions and make telephone
calls to inform other prayer chain participants of a need. ROSARY BEFORE MASS Volunteers are needed to lead the Rosary before all weekend Masses.
It could be an individual or a family. You would start about 20
minutes before the beginning of the Mass, leading our parish family
in asking our Lady for her intercession on behalf of the parish
and the whole world. SOCIAL EVENTS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CHAIRPERSON(S) The parish is looking for fun people who are willing to organize
outings for parishioners, bowling, golf outing, road rally, All
Hallows Eve (Halloween) party, baseball games, plays, scenic tours/pilgrimages,
Christmas caroling, athletic competitions, family events, etc. SPAGHETTI DINNER The Spaghetti dinner is a parish social event that is held in
February. There are two serving times - 5:00 and 7:30 PM on Saturday.
Volunteers are needed to cook the spaghetti, set up and decorate
the hall, help serve the meal, and clean up afterwards. SUMMER SOCIAL The Summer Social is St. Peter's summer get together. There is
always good food, bingo, games, music, entertainment for the children
and raffles galore. It's a fun way to meet other families in the
parish and a great way to get involved and volunteer. We need help
in a variety of areas, ticket/raffle sales, games, food preparation,
refreshments, and set up and take down. It's a good old fashioned
parish activity geared towards families that requires many workers
but is also a lot of fun. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Volunteers come together in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul
to pray and help the poor and people with special needs. For those
who need temporary assistance the Society provides services such
as FOOD PANTRY We collect food and/or monetary donations on an ongoing basis for the Richmond/Spring Grove food pantry and someone takes it to Richmond as needed. For Christmas and Easter baskets we collect food and supplies for needy families of our parish. The food is sorted and distributed usually the weekend before the holiday. Help is always needed in the collection and distribution of these baskets.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
HOLY CROSS, JAMAICA Our parish supports our sister parish Holy Cross Church in Mandeville, Jamaica on a regular basis. Each month we send them a tithe of our collection. In addition, there is a collection box at the entrances to the church to receive extra contributions. They are forwarded to Holy Cross. There is great poverty there which we, with our many blessings, can help alleviate.
LIFE CHAIN Once yearly parishioners are invited to participate in a life chain, meaning that participants hold Pro-Life signs (which are provided), while praying for the respect of al life, and stand or sit at intervals along Highway 12 for one hour on the first Sunday afternoon in October. Details are given in the bulletin prior to the event. FUND RAISING FOR PRO-LIFE ORGANIZATIONS Carnations are sold after the Masses on Mother's Day, and the
proceeds are given to First Way Pregnancy Support Services. A chairperson
and flower sellers are needed for this day. Volunteers are also
needed to help with various other Pro-Life fund raising awareness
campaigns in our parish. RUMMAGE SALE The Rummage Sale is a Christian Mothers sponsored event held in
July. Items are collected for five days, and the sale is held in
the Parish Hall on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. To make this
successful, we need many volunteers! Help is needed sorting, selling,
set up and clean up. Call the parish office to volunteer. BUILDING & GROUNDS
VOLUNTEERS
Are you good at doing several things or just one thing? Whatever the case, we're always looking for volunteers who can handle small repair or maintenance jobs as needs arise. Don't be bashful. Call the parish office and give us your name, telephone number and skill. When a need arises, we'll call you.
PRESCHOOL
St. Peter's Preschool is a Christian based preschool providing an environment where children can explore through play, learn through hands on activities and thus enrich their developmental growth. In addition a foundation for emerging Christian values will be provided. Call the preschool 815/675-2430 or the parish office 815/675-2288 for class days and hours. Volunteers interested in sharing their time, talent, lap, helping hand and/or cooking are always welcome.
PARISH ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATIONS PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL The Parish Pastoral Council is an advisory council to the pastor
and is made up of representatives of the parish. It meets quarterly
and considers issues relating to the pastoral and spiritual concerns
affecting the parish. PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL The Finance Council is the financial advisory council to the pastor.
They review the financial affairs of the parish and the annual
budget. Members of the council also help pastor and staff be good
stewards of parish resources. This committee works to encourage good stewardship of time, talent,
and treasure among parishioners. The committee meets as needed
to develop plans to promote good stewardship as a way of life,
seeing that all we have comes from God and we need to use it towards
His glory. CHRISTIAN MOTHERS An organization for all Christian women in the parish. The purpose
of the organization is to foster devotion to our Blessed Mother
and to provide opportunities for Christian women to gather for
mutual support and growth. Meetings are held September, November,
February and April. Among the activities sponsored by the Christian
Mothers are funeral luncheons, altar linens , two luncheons and
card parties, rummage sale, blood drive. It is not necessary to
belong to this organization to volunteer your services for a particular
activity. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS—Queen of the Most Holy Rosary A family fraternal organization serving the parish. Are in complete
solidarity with our priests; encourage and help Catholic men in
their priestly vocations. As the name suggests, especially dedicated
to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The order’s strength is made
manifest in our four principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and
Patriotism. OFFICE HELP Volunteers on an "on call" basis are needed for stuffing,
labeling, collating, etc. Also to substitute in the office during
staff meetings or staff outings. Instructions and time frame needed
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