Activities
40's, 50's & Better
This group promotes spiritual, educational and social activities optimized especially for our more seasoned parishioners. They have monthly activities and dinners.Meeting Schedule: Varies
Meeting Location: Varies
Contact Person(s): John/Sue (847) 746-4584
Doug/Marijo (847) 336-6867
Altar Servers
Altar Servers assist the Priest and the worshiping community in the celebration of the Eucharist. Altar Servers function as Cross Bearers and Acolytes, assisting the preside and other liturgical ministers with the sacred vessels, the presentation of the gifts and the use of the Roman Missal. Servers are boys and girls from the 5th Grade and up. We also have Adult Altar Servers to assist with funerals.
Meeting Schedule: Varies
Meeting Location: Church
Contact Person(s):
Schedules: Laurie (847) 244-6656 or (847) 872-8778
Training: Deacon Mike (847) 244-6656
Bereavement Ministry
Members of this ministry assist the Priest by meeting with the families and helping them select the Scripture Readings and music for the funeral. A group of parishioners has also been formed to minister to some of the special needs of families who experience the death of a family member. This group will provide luncheons on the day of the funeral for those who so wish. Anyone interested in helping or interested in the services of this group of parishioners is welcome to call.
Meeting Schedule: As needed
Meeting Location: Hayes Room or Parish Center
Contact Person(s): Laurie (847) 872-8778
Bingo
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED - until further notice
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 66
North Star District, Troop 66 is sponsored by OLH and meet weekly on Thursday evenings in the Church Hall. Membership is open to all young men ages 11 and up. Check out their website: http://www.bsatroop66.org/
Meeting Schedule: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 PM
Meeting Location: Church Hall (Basement)
Contact Person(s): Joe (847) 263-3672
Brownies
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Contact Person(s): Contact the School at (847) 746-3722
Christian Initiation for Children (CIC)
Children of catechetical age who have attained the use of reason and are candidates for Baptism enter the church through a wonderful process that includes liturgical events (special masses) and preparation classes. If you have unbaptized children, 7 years old or older, or know families who do, call the Director of Religious Education (746-3744).
Children who have lived in a "church going" family since being baptized as infants or at a young age are invited to receive First Eucharist and First Reconciliation at the age of reason (ordinarily second grade) and receive Confirmation (presently in Junior High). Meeting Schedule: Varies
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Contact Person(s): Kate (847) 746-3744
Chorus of Faith Choir
The Chorus of Faith Choir provide the music for the 11AM Mass. Practice is held in the church
Meeting Schedule: Practices: Weekly - Thursdays at 7:00PM
Meeting Location: Church Choir Area
Contact Person(s): Contact Rita Byrd at (847) 872-8778
Joyful Hearts Choir
The Joyful Hearts Choir sings on Saturday evening at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. They meet on Wednesday nights for Practice. Rita Byrd is the contact person for this Choir.
Meeting Schedule: Practices: Weekly - Wednesdays at 7:00PM
Meeting Location: Church - Choir Area
Contact Person(s): Contact Rita Byrd at (847) 872-8778
Cub Scouts
Pack 68 - Check the Scouting Fun at OLH for more information.
Meeting Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Church Hall (Basement)
Contact Person(s): Fay or Jeff (847) 746-8798
Donut Sunday
Sponsored by our Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. Please join us after Mass every third Sunday of the month, in the Parish Center immediately following the 7AM Mass until 12:00PM. Donuts, coffee, sweet rolls, juice, and milk are all available for a minimal fee. Bring a friend, or make new friends, and join us for a tasty start to your day!
Meeting Schedule: Usually every Third Sunday of the month, 8:00AM - Noon
Meeting Location: Parish Center following
Mass Contact Person(s): Contact the Rectory at (847) 872-8778 or Email: olhoffice@ourladyofhumility.org
Family Life Ministry
This ministry strives to make our parish more sensitive to the complex reality of family, and, ultimately, toward placing families at the center of the Church's life and mission.
Meeting Schedule: Varies
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Finance Council
The Finance Council is a voting board of parishioners who play an integral role in the budgeting, financial planning and fiscal management of the business of the Parish. The Finance Council meets once monthly. The contact for the Finance Council is Phil Tobin.
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry fills from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Schedule: Tuesday-Wednesday Mornings, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Location: Rectory Contact Person(s): Jeanette Eames Contact the Rectory at (847) 872-8778
Useful Food Items for the Food Pantry see below
Check the Scouting Fun at OLH for more information.
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Greeters
We are developing the role of greeters at our Sunday worship to welcome newcomers and regular parishioners with warmth, openness and hospitality.
Meeting Schedule:Varies
Meeting Location: Contact Person(s): Laurie (847) 872-8778
Food Items
The Thanksgiving Holiday is coming soon. For Thanksgiving, the Food Pantry is in need of Jell-0, Canned Fruit, Dressing, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Canned Cranberries, Canned Pumpkin, Pie Crust, and Bottles/Cans of Turkey Gravy.
Non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Rectory Monday- Friday, 9AM-3 30PM, or brought to the northwest vestibule of the Church on Saturdays or Sundays before Mass. Additional useful items click here...
Again, thank you for the continued generosity.
Hospital Ministry
When a parishioner is hospitalized, our community of faith wants to remember that person in a special way. Please let the Rectory know if you, or someone in your family, has been hospitalized and wishes to be remembered in prayer or the sacraments.
Cancer Treatment Center (Formerly Midwestern Regional Medical Center)
Our Lady of Humility has primary responsibility for hospital care at this hospital within our Parish boundaries. A Priest, Deacon, or Minister of Care visits the hospital with communion each day of the week.
Other Hospitals
Other area hospitals are visited by nearby neighboring Catholic parishes. If there is a request for a visit from someone from Our Lady of Humility at these facilities, please inform the Rectory of the situation.
Vista East (Formerly Victory Memorial) Hospital
This facility is visited by St. Anastasia Parish. Their Priests and Ministers of Care visit regularly throughout the week. Requests for communion can be made through the desk or chaplain’s office. As they are able, Our Lady of Humility Minister of Care do their best to visit patients in the hospital that are registered as Catholics at Our Lady of Humility Parish. The hospital calls the Rectory and gives the names of those patients.
Vista West (Formerly St. Therese) Hospital Patients at Vista West are cared for by their own chaplain(s), or a neighboring parish. Again, if you are missed in the rounds for communion, please let the desk or chaplain’s office know.
Hospitality Ministry
The Knights of Columbus strive to build a spirit of hospitality in our parish family by hosting the monthly "Donut Sunday"event, offering coffee and rolls at a nominal cost.
Meeting Schedule: Usually every Third Sunday of the month, 8:00AM - Noon
Meeting Location: Parish Center following Mass
Contact Person(s): Contact the Rectory at (847) 872-8778 or Email: olhoffice@ourladyofhumility.org
Infant Baptism
Parents of infants attend a Baptismal Preparation session prior to arranging for a baptismal date. Parents may attend this session before or after the child is born. To register for Parent Preparation or Baptism call 872-8778.
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Contact Person(s): Contact the Rectory at (847) 872-8778 or Email: olhoffice@ourladyofhumility.org
Knights of Columbus
Interested to know more about the Knight's of Columbus and their activities? Click Here
Women's Club
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Contact Person(s): Contact the Rectory at (847) 872-8778 or Email: olhoffice@ourladyofhumility.org
OLH Women’s Club
Saturday
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
(11/16/2013) ,
Duration: 03:00
Holiday Bake, Craft, and Raffle Sale
Our Lady of Humility Women's Club will be sponsoring their Annual HOLIDAY Bake, Craft, and Raffle Sale on Saturday, November 16th, from 3PM until 6PM, and Sunday, November 17th, from 8AM until 1PM in the School Lobby.
Raffle Tickets for $200.00, $100.00, and $50.00, are being sold one ticket for $1.00, or six tickets for $5.00. The Raffle will be drawn at 1PM on Sunday. The winner need not be present to win.
There will be many Thanksgiving and Christmas items on sale. The ladies will have a large table of baked goods. New this year, will be a Kid's Craft Table. For $2.00 children will be able to create a gift to give to a loved one.
For any questions or for further information, please call Gayle at (224) 399-9638.