GET INVOLVED: WE NEED YOU!
We are happy that you choose Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes as your place of worship. You are invited to go deeper and become actively involved within the life of our parish! Below are a few of the ministries that need more committed and dedicated people like you! If you do not see a ministry that may interest you or see a need to begin a ministry that serves others, and inspires our community to live the Gospel…then please reach out to our Pastoral Team. For more information on any of these ministries you are welcome to speak to the listed contacts. Should you need other information or help finding what is right for you, please contact mvega@saintmarys.org
Welcome Committee
Welcome is an attitude of stewardship that connects people to the life of our parish. The Welcoming Committee fulfills the mission of showing that Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes is a parish that welcomes each person, whether a regular parishioner or visitor, by acknowledging them with a warm hello or an encouraging smile. This small, but important connection can make the difference in whether a person is a one-time visitor or returns to become an active member.
Welcome Ministers are hosts who put a face to the parish by being the first person to greet all who enter Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. As Welcome Ministers, it is our goal to give everyone a warm welcome to the worship space. We are the front door of the parish.
- The Welcome Lead is trained to oversee Welcome Ushers and the flow of liturgical services. The Welcome Lead oversees the communal action by welcoming people to the service, taking up the collection, recruiting gift bearers to take up the gifts, and directing the communion procession when needed.
- Together with the Welcome Lead, the Welcome Ushers participates in the parish liturgical ministry and are to be models of participation in the worship as they assist in creating a prayerful atmosphere and ensures a dignified flow to the liturgy. A sense of cheerful service is essential to allow for reverent silence, prayer, and purposeful action.
Welcome Leads, and Welcome Ushers, need to know how to handle an emergency during a religious service, and must be Archdiocesan VIRTUS certified for child safety and protection.
Questions – For more information contact the parish office.
Soup Kitchen & Sack Meal Program
- Sack Meal volunteer slots are open. If you would like to sign up, contact dkelly@saintmarys.org
- Each sack meal should contain:
- 2 lunchmeat sandwiches with no condiments, cheese is optional but a nice addition
- 2 pieces of string cheese
- 1 bag of chips (or similar)
- 1 piece of soft fruit (for example, orange, banana, grapes)
- Dessert (cookies or candy bar)
- Beverage (juice box, can of soda, or 8oz water bottle/sports drink)
- Napkin
Please pack each meal in a gallon-sized plastic bag (like Ziploc’s). Or please use a plastic grocery bag.
DROP OFF
Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.– drop off at the parish reception desk, as they will be handed out beginning at 6:00 p.m.
To sign-up to MAKE 5 SACK MEALS, please contact Darlene Kelly at dkelly@saintmarys.org
SOUP KITCHEN PROGRAM & SIGN-UP
Volunteers are needed to aid in offering refreshments to those who wait in line outside during our regularly scheduled Soup Kitchen program. The Soup Kitchen Hospitality Volunteers are responsible for the set-up and clean-up of the event, as well as interacting with the guests. Share in hospitality and conversation and serve as a welcoming face of Saint Mary’s and Our Lady of Lourdes.
Volunteers will be present from 5:00-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday, rain or shine. Each week, we need three adult Hospitality Volunteers to be present.
Please visit the sign-up link to reserve your spot to VOLUNTEER TO SERVE !
Food for All: Come to the Table
Pick up free pre-ordered groceries at Saint Mary’s Plaza to create healthy, delicious meals. A food distribution pantry that is open to all Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners and friends.
How:
Register once online & wait for your confirmation email
Order online the Thursday before distribution by midnight
Where:
Saint Mary of the Lake Plaza
4220 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
REGISTER HERE ORDER HERE VOLUNTER TO SERVE
For more information click here