Through prayerful reflection, the Spiritual Life Commission, guided by the Holy Spirit, will promote and foster the growth of spirituality in our Parish community. The Spiritual Life Commission both affirms and promotes the multitude of opportunities for spiritual growth already existing in our Parish, or in the Archdiocese, finding ways to enrich the spiritual lives of all parishioners.

Interested in joining - click here 

Altar Linen Volunteers

Volunteer in the upkeep and cleaning of Altar linens.  Contact Marge Slobodzian to sign-up.

Altar Servers

Altar Servers assist the priest and the worshiping community in the celebration of the Eucharist. Servers are boys and girls from the 5th Grade and up. Adult Altar Servers assist with funerals. If interested click here for more information. For Altar Server's Schedule, click here.

Art and Environment

This ministry prepares the worship space for Mass and other liturgies. They decorate the Church for the different Church seasons.

Baptisms/Baptismal Preparation Class

Parents must attend a Baptismal Preparation class which is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11AM at Our Lady of Humility and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7PM at St. Patrick's (virtual) Contact Our Lady of Humility (847) 872-8778 or St. Patricks (847) 244-4161 to register. 

Bereavement Committee

Members of this ministry assist the Priest by meeting with the families and helping them select the Scripture Readings and music for the funeral. Click here for Funeral Music Suggestions.

Bible Study

We have various Bible Study sessions during the year for all interested in spiritual and educational growth based on the latest study programs.

Communion Services

Communion Services are held on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration

Each week an opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration is offered on Thursdays from 2 until 6PM at Our Lady of Humility Church and the fourth Wednesday of the month from 5-8PM.  There is also daytime Adoration at St. Patrick Church on the second Wednesday of the month from 9-11AM.

Eucharistic Ministers

Ministers assist the Priest in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass. Ministers must be at least 18 years of age. Click here for schedule. Please contact Mike Bruno at Our Lady of Humility and Gina Wennersten at St. Patrick's. 

Greeters

Greeters welcome visitors, newcomers, and regular parishioners with warmth, openness and hospitality to God’s house.

Holy Hours

Holy Hours are held on select Sunday afternoons and evenings.

Lectors

The Lector proclaims the Word of God through reading the Scripture at Mass. For Lector schedule, click here. Please contact Vera Rosado at Our Lady of Humility and Robert Komar at St. Patrick's. 

Legion of Mary

This ministry is a lay Catholic organization at the service of the Church, under ecclesiastical guidance. The group’s twofold purpose is the spiritual development of its members and advancing the reign of Christ through Our Lady. This ministry gives the opportunity to all interested to enhance their relationship with our Mother Mary and to extend the spirit of the Catholic faith through prayer and active Spiritual Works of Mercy. This group meets weekly for prayer, study and discussion.

Liturgy of the Word

Children ages four through seven are dismissed to hear the Sunday readings that mirror the Liturgy of the Word in Mass on a child’s level. Do you want to know more? Click here.

Ministers of Care

The Ministers of Care ministry visits and brings the Eucharist to the homebound, those in hospitals, and nursing homes.

Music Ministries

We have several very active choirs incorporating various styles of music for worship. The ministry welcomes singers as well as instrumentalists. - Joyful Hearts Choir – Saturday at the 5 p.m. Mass – Practices are on Wednesday nights - Early Risers Choir with Organist – 7 a.m. Mass - Folk Group Choir – 9 a.m. Mass – Practices prior to Mass - Chorus of Faith Choir – 11 a.m. Mass – Practices are on Wednesday nights. If you are interested, click here. 

Quiceanera Classes

The family must call the Rectory nine months prior to setting a date. The young lady and her family must be registered parishioners. The young lady must be Confirmed and attend Quinceanera Classes.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/Adult Faith Formation

Our RCIA Program is a group of volunteers who go through the Sacrament process with adults who are interested in obtaining their Sacraments. The adults either need to be baptized, receive First Holy Communion, or need to be confirmed. They meet weekly on Monday evenings to learn about our faith. A group of volunteers go through the process with them, to teach them about our faith, and to answer any questions they may have. They are dismissed from Mass every Sunday after the homily, and they gather in the Hayes Community Room to go over the readings. During the year, they receive certain Rites during Mass, and at the Easter Vigil they receive all of their Sacraments that they have been studying and preparing for.

Sacristans

Care of the Sanctuary is the responsibility of the Sacristans including care of altar linens and related tasks.

Ushers

Ushers are responsible for seating people, taking up the collection, communion procession and emergency care. Contact Mary Wall at St. Patrick Church.

Wake Services

Wake Services are usually held at the Funeral Home or one-hour prior to the funeral Mass.  A deacon or priest can preside at the Wake Service.