Education

Adult Faith Formation Provides and promotes opportunities for people to grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer and study.
Maureen Cetera 708-253-5592
Catholic Women Sharing Faith Meets weekly with other women to discuss faith topics and includes the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Maureen Cetera at 708-253-5592
Prayer Shawl Ministry where women crochet and knit shawls for people in need of prayer.
Maureen Cetera at 708-253-5592
Children's Liturgy of the Word Gathers in church at 9:30 AM Mass; leaves to read and talk about the readings with children in the Rectory Meeting Room and then returns to join their parents for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Dawn Bartos at 708-478-0905
College Ministry Provides opportunites for college aged young people away or in town to stay connected with faith and friends through summer softball, mission trips and email.
Holly Hesselschwardt at 708-532-8234
"That Man Is You" Meets with other men to discuss faith based topics weekly on Saturday mornings in the Rectory Meeting Room.
Don Budny at 708-429-1823 and Gary Hendzell at 708-614-1734
Missionary Group Supports the Church’s missionary activity through providing education to parishioners, prayer and book collections.
Linda Whitaker at 708-532-9133
Religious Education Provides religious instruction for parish public school children; classes for grades 1-8 on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
Angela Kvasnica at 708-532-8211
Religious Education Board Develops and defines policies which govern the operaton for our St. George Religious Education Program.
Pat Kukula at 708-429-7801
R.C.I.A. Prepares for being received into the sacramental life of the Catholic Church; for adults, teens and children.
Fr. Brendan Guilfoil at 532-2243
S.P.R.E.D. Provides faith formation to children with a learning or developmental disabilities.
Liz Paller at 708-532-6448
Baptism Preparation Provides classes for parents of children to be baptized.
Rectory Office at 708-532-2243
Reconciliation Preparation Provides training and instruction to those who are to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.
Angela Kvasnica at 708-532-8211

Eucharist Preparation Provides instruction to those who are to receive the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.
Angela Kvasnica at 708-532-8211
Confirmation Preparation Prepares those to receive Confirmation.
Angela Kvasnica at 708-532-8211
Marriage Preparation Provides engaged couples an opportunity to discuss marriage issues.
Rectory Office at 708-532-2243
St. George School Provides Catholic education to children of the Parish.
Charlotte Pratl at 708-532-2626
Athletic Association Provides for athletic and recreational needs of St. George School students.
Kelly Murray at 630-815-3738
Band Booster Enhances the Band Program.
Diane Guzaitis at 708-532-8706
Extended Day Provides care from 6:00 AM until school starts and from 2:20 PM until 6:00 PM on school days; provides 1/2 day service and full day service on school days off.
Charlotte Pratl at 708-532-2626
Hardship Committee Helps St. George School families keep up on tuition payments during times of hardship.
Rectory Office at 708-532-2243
Parent-Teacher League works in cooperation with the Principal, Faculty, School Board and Pastor to promote a better learning environment for St. George School.
St. George School at 708-532-2025
PART Raises money through a stewardship program for the parish through the sale of gift certificates.
Stacey Yock at 708-534-9291
School Board Develops and defines policies which govern the operation of the school.
St. George School at 708-532-2025
Vocations Promotes religious vocations.
Sr. Maria Musto at 708-532-2241
Web Ministry Helps keep our website up to date.
Kathy Rubino at 708-532-2243
Young Adult Ministry Provides opportunities for people from 18 through 29 to gather, share faith and socialize.
Holly Hesselschwardt at 708-532-8234
Youth Ministry (Life Teen) Provides programs for Middle School and High School teens to gather with a community of friends, have fun, learn about the Catholic Faiith and actively participate in the faith community.
Holly Hesselschwardt at 708-532-8234

August 16
8:00 AM - 3 pm Teacher Mtgs-M.R. 1-4
9:00 AM C.W.S.F.-QR, M.R. 4, K
7:00 PM Teen concession Worker Mtg.-M.R. 1
7:45 PM Teen Scorekeeper Mtg.-M.R. 1
8:00 PM Knights of Columbus-O'CH

August 17
5:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal-C
7:00 PM Bingo-O'CH, K, GR
8:00 PM Narcotics Anon.-S.C.

August 18
Rectory PART Sales 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Stroke Screening Talk & Sign-Up at Masses-C
2:00 PM Wedding-C
5:00 PM Reconciliation-C
7:00 PM Adult Volleyball-G

August 19
Parish Reg. after 9:30 AM Mass-M.R.
Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses
Stroke Screening Talk & Sign-Up at Masses-C
9:30 AM School Mass & Backpack Blessing-C
10:30 AM -11:30 School Open House-S, O'CH, GR, K, G
12:45 PM Baptismal Prep. Class-M.R. 4
1:00 PM Baptisms-C
4:00 PM Adult Volleyball-G
7:00 PM Teen Night at St. George-T.R., G

August 20
8:00 AM - 3 pm Teacher Mtgs-M.R. 1-4
7:00 PM Society of St. Vincent dePaul Mtg.-M.R. 3

August 21
8:00 AM - 3 pm Teacher Mtgs-M.R. 1-4

August 22
First Day of School
7:00 AM -3:45 PM SGS-O'CH, GR, G, K
8:00 PM Al-Anon-O'CH

August 23
7:00 AM -3:45 PM SGS-O'CH, GR, G, K
9:00 AM C.W.S.F.-M.R. 4, QR
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Ice Cream Social-Backyard, O'CH, GR & K

August 24
7:00 AM -3:45 PM SGS-O'CH, GR, G, K
7:00 PM Bingo-O'CH, K, GR
8:00 PM Narcotics Anon.-S.C.

August 25
Pro-Life Bulletin Stuffer
Rectory PART Sales 1:00 - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM Reconciliation-C
7:00 PM Adult Volleyball-G

August 26
Pro-Life Bulletin Stuffer
Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses
8:30 AM PART-Bride's Room
12:30 PM Knights of Columbus Picnic-O'CH & Grounds
4:00 PM Adult Volleyball-G

August 27
7:00 AM -3:45 PM SGS-O'CH, GR, G, K
7:30 PM Choral & Guitar Group Rehearsal-C

August 28
7:00 AM -3:45 PM SGS-O'CH, GR, G, K
9:30 AM Fun & Games-M.R. 4
6:30 PM SGS Mandatory Parent Meeting-O'CH
7:00 PM Pro-Life Meeting-M.R. 4

August 29
7:00 AM -3:45 PM SGS-O'CH, GR, G, K
1:30 PM School Mass-C
7:45 PM Athletic Coaches' Mtg.-M.R. 1
8:00 PM Al-Anon-O'CH
8:30 PM Athletics Board Mtg.-M.R. 1

August 30
Daybreak Shelter
7:00 AM -3:45 PM SGS-O'CH, GR, G, K
9:00 AM C.W.S.F.-M.R. 4, QR

August 31
No Bingo
7:00 AM -3:45 PM SGS-O'CH, GR, G, K
8:00 PM Narcotics Anon.-S.C.

September 1
Fair Trade Before and After Masses-Bride's Room
Rectory PART Sales 1:00 - 4:00 PM
6:00 AM That Man Is You-O'CH
5:00 PM Reconciliation-C
7:00 PM Adult Volleyball-G