Service Commission

Service Commissiion Meets every Three Months - TBA.
Contact: Deanna Heitschmidt 630-554-5044
or JoAnn Witte 630-882-8919
Service@StPatrickYorkville.org

The fundamental objective of the Service Commission is to inform and involve each parishioner in service to one another and to the larger community. Special concerns must be given to meeting the human needs of people and to eliminate the socio-economic injustices experienced by the poor, the oppressed, the disadvantaged, the racial minorities, the aged and the youth.

The duties of Service Commission are to develop a parish information-action program; to establish and maintain liaison with the Diocesan Department of Ministry for Social Concerns; to identify social issues and human needs in the parish and community; to promote Service Commission objectives on the diocesan Pastoral Council and similar diocesan wide endeavors; and to encourage and facilitate coordination of efforts with similar organizations in other church denominations in the community.

Service Commission includes Salt and Light, Food Pantry, Senior Programs, Christmas Gift Collection/Giving Tree, Donut Ministry, Funeral Luncheons, Card Ministry, and Rides to Mass.

Card Ministry
Irene Ludwig & Rita Murphy
Get well cards, personalized by volunteers, bring greetings to the sick letting them know that they have not been forgotten during their illness or hospital stay.

Donut Sunday
First Sunday of each Month after 8am and 10:30am Masses.
Kate Hoffman
This ministry promotes fellowship by providing donuts, coffee and juice to parishioners and guests in the parish hall, giving them the opportunity to visit and meet each other.

Food Pantry
Every Weekend
TBA
This is done in conjunction with the Kendall County Food Pantry. Food donations are collected weekly in the narthex. Volunteers bring the donations to the food pantry.

Funeral Luncheons
Janet Frieders 630-553-0568
Parishioners are needed to help with the setup, preparation of food and drink, and cleanup for luncheons following funeral services.

Giving Tree
Christmas
At Christmas time the Giving Tree is adorned with tags requesting Christmas presents for needy children in the community.

Rides To Mass
Every Weekend
Volunteers are needed to give rides to parishioners who are unable to drive themselves to weekend mass.

Compasionate Helpers - Sheri Marshall

Helping Hands - Ton Kager (supporting the parish and community)

Corps of Engineers - Vern Witte (national disaster recovery)

Rosary Guild - Terri Jennings & Kathy Hellwig (global ministry - sister parishes(Uganda, Cameroon, Rwanda, New Orleans))

Seniors
Bi-annually
This ministry offers a twice a year luncheon that includes an entertaining or informative program. At Christmas time, we develop a festive mood for participants and provide choral groups and Santa to add to the holiday spirit. The Spring Luncheon is a picnic type event that includes a speaker. The events are free to seniors. Volunteers are needed to assist with the setup, cleanup and preparation of food and drinks.