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Food Pantry Ministry

The Food Pantry Ministry ensures parishioners’ weekly donations are taken to the Kendall County Food Pantry.  Currently, the 12 members of the Ministry each take a month to pick up donations on Mondays in the Narthex and deliver them to the Food Pantry.

Funeral Luncheon Ministry

Do you like to cook or bake? The funeral luncheon ministry is asking for volunteers to make a side dish a few times a year for our funeral luncheons. Would you be willing to make a hot side dish (potatoes, rice, pasta, vegetable), a salad (tossed salad, pasta salad, Jello),...

Knights of Columbus

Who are the Knights of Columbus? The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus and describes itself as being dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. There are more than 1.7...

Lady Knights Auxiliary

Honoring Church and Community through prayer and charitable work The Lady Knights Auxiliary #14463 was established in July 2011 in association with God’s Divine Mercy Knights of Columbus Council #14463. Our Mission The Lady Knights Auxiliary #14463 enriches the parish community through charitable work, leadership, spirituality, and assistance to God’s Divine...

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry handcrafts shawls for members of our parish community experiencing illness, grief, or any difficult time in their lives.    MEETS: First Mondays from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMWHERE: Room 9 of the Parish Center As we create our shawls, we pray that God will bless the work of...

Respect Life Ministry

The parish Respect Life Ministry helps organize and implement the United States Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities at St. Patrick Parish, in consultation with the Pastor. The four pillars of the plan are: Education, Pastoral Care, Prayer and Worship, and Public Policy Efforts. Currently, there are no regular...

Rosary Guild

The St. Patrick Rosary Guild gathers monthly on a Sunday afternoon, or whenever needed, to make rosaries for people around the world and in our own community. This ministry is open to all and is a great way to grow in community while serving others! Step-by-step instructions are available for those...

St. Gianna Shrine Committee

On February 20th, 2024, Bishop Hicks declared our St. Gianna Shrine an official shrine of the Diocese of Joliet! In his decree, Bishop Hicks stated, “The Shrine’s primary purpose is for the celebration and support of life, marriage, and family.” He also included a few primary goals of the Shrine including, “to promote St. Gianna and...

St. Vincent DePaul Society

About St. Vincent DePaul Society The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in 1833 on the principle of actively helping those in need with an open heart and open mind.  Today, it is a worldwide organization.  Locally, the St. Patrick Conference of St. Vincent de Paul has been aiding...

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