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Altar Serving

All youth in grades 4 through 12 are invited to become an altar server. Why Join? You will be part of the Mass in a hands-on, sacred way; learn responsibility, teamwork, and liturgical traditions; make new friends; and grow in your faith. Whether you’re shy or outgoing, there’s a place for you in this...
Sarah Dwinnells

sarahdwinnells@stpatrickyorkville.org

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Art and Environment Team

It takes many hands to get our church ready for us to celebrate various liturgical seasons and special feast days.  We are grateful for the Art and Environment team, who do such a lovely job.  We are always looking for more help decorating the church. If you are interested, please let us know by...
Dr. Catherine Sims

ocia@stpatrickyorkville.org

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Eucharistic Ministers

St. Patrick is very blessed to have many lay ministers who are devoted to this very special ministry. If you are 16 years old or older, are confirmed, and are a practicing Catholic, join this team who assists in distributing communion at weekend Masses and special liturgies. Training is provided and you are...
Sarah Dwinnells

sarahdwinnells@stpatrickyorkville.org

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Lector Team

At Mass, the Lector proclaims God’s word to us through Biblical readings selected for the day.  The role of Lector can be performed by a confirmed Catholic who possesses the ability to read the texts with a loud, clear voice.  At St. Patrick, Lectors are given a workbook in the fall...
Sarah Dwinnells

sarahdwinnells@stpatrickyorkville.org

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Ministers of Care

Ministry of Care to the Sick and Homebound is a service offered to people at vulnerable and painful times in their lives by bringing the Eucharist to people who are homebound, in nursing homes, or in memory care. This ministry is an extension of the community celebration of the Holy...
Dr. Catherine Sims

ocia@stpatrickyorkville.org

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Music Ministry

We are blessed to have a vibrant music ministry at St. Patrick. If you are musically inclined, we’d love to have you join our ranks.  Opportunities are available to cantor (audition required; previous experience a plus), sing in our choir (high school age and older), or contribute as an instrumentalist. ...
Jeanne Fornari

jfornari@stpatrickyorkville.org

(630) 553-6671 x18

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Tech Team

This ministry helps run slides, live stream, and monitors the audio during Masses and other special events. The great part is, no experience is needed! We will set up training as needed, and you will have the opportunity to shadow a more experienced tech person to learn the ropes. You...
Katie Tourt

ktourt@stpatrickyorkville.org

(630) 553-6671 x10

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Greeter/Usher Team

Our greeters/ushers help make everyone, especially newcomers, feel welcome. They say hello, they open doors for guests, they smile and say “good morning.”  Their mission is to make everyone who comes to our church feel welcomed and loved by us, just as they are welcomed and loved by the Lord....
Sarah Dwinnells

sarahdwinnells@stpatrickyorkville.org

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