Due to the COVID Pandemic, many of these ministries are not meeting at this time.
Altar Servers serve at Mass; open to boys and girls in Grades 5 to 8. – Janine Sullivan at 532-2243
Art and Environment provides seasonal church interior design to include symbols, banners, vestments and decoration of the Sanctuary. – Maria Kavanaugh at 815-280-3909
Cantors lead and inspires the church assembly through song and psalmody at weekend, wedding and Holy Day Masses.
Children’s Choir sings at the 9:30 am Sunday Mass and rehearses on Wednesday afternoons at 5:15 pm. No experience necessary, ages 7-12. – Kaitlin Minoque 708-819-0318 or stgeorgechildrenschoir.Kaitlin@gmail.com
Children’s Hand Chimes plays at the 9:30 am Sunday Mass and rehearses on Wednesday afternoons at 5:00 pm. Must be in Children’s Choir, ages 7-12.
Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Mass every Sunday from September through mid-May; rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM.
Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in distributing the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass; open to confirmed adults and teens. – Teri Rycyzyn at 815-469-1634
Greeters greet people as they arrive at each Mass on Sunday. – Gwen Norvilas
Handbell Choir performs at selected weekend and special liturgies; open to parishioners of all ages with some musical experience; practice on Thursday at 7:30 PM.
Kingdom Weekend is a weekend retreat planned for men and women designed to nurture spiritual growth. – Sheila Swillum at 708-560-7506
Lectors proclaim God’s Word at Mass; open to all men, women and youth of the parish. – Nancy Opyd at 708-560-0017
Parish Mission provides time for reflection through an annual three day speaker series. – Rectory Office 708-532-2243
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration spends a scheduled hour one day each week with the Blessed Sacrament exposed in the Holy Family Chapel. – William Beckman at 708-429-2762
Sacristans provides light housekeeping to the Church and Sacristy. – Diana Karasek 708-532-2628
Ushers welcome and assist people coming into the Church, take up the collection and distribute bulletins. –
Naomi O’Malley 708-460-5580
Young Adult Musicians play instruments for liturgies.
Teen Choir leads praise music at monthly youth 6:00 PM Sunday Mass through voice and instruments. – Fran Fancsali at 708-429-3979