St. Isaac Jogues Parish
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    • Priests and Staff
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    • Upcoming Events
    • Bulletins
    • Archived Liturgies
    • Safe Environment
    • Resources
    • Join Mailing List
    • Become a Member
  • Religious Ed
    • Welcome
    • SIJ RE Calendar 2020-2021
    • RE Registration
    • Parent/Guardian Information >
      • General Program Guidelines
      • Parent Resources
    • Curriculum
    • Sacraments
    • Volunteer Requirements
    • Catechist Ongoing Formation Guideline
    • Service Opportunities- RE
    • Event Registration
  • Youth Ministry
    • Events
    • Service
    • Kairos
    • Inter-Church Basketball League
  • Evangelization
    • Adult Formation >
      • Bible Study
      • Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
      • Donut Sundays
      • Endow
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Light of the World
      • Men’s Group
      • Moms of Young Children
      • Parish Life Commission
      • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
      • SIJ Seniors
      • Soup and Bread for Lent
      • Symbolon
      • Women's Prayer Group
    • Perpetual Adoration
    • Christian Service Commission
    • Seeds of Service
    • Corpus Christi Procession
    • Feastival 2019
  • Online Giving
  • Contact Us
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Parish   Committees

Administration & Planning Committee

Staff Representative: Bruce Barker, Campus Engineer bruce@sijhinsdale.com Michele Blando, Business Manager michele@sijhinsdale.com 630-323-1248 Supports the day-to-day business needs and activities of the parish community (buildings and grounds, communications, human resources, technology and annual stewardship). ​

Christian Service Commission

Staff Representative:
Deacon William Dunn, Director of Evangelization 630-655-6668,
deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com
The CSC is dedicated to continuing the works of Christ in the caring for those in need or crisis. Its support and relief efforts touch people in our parish, community, diocese, country and world. 

Annual Outreach Projects
Yearly drives for specific needs, including: clothing drive, Christmas and Lenten giving, and three blood drives. Deacon Bill Dunn,
deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com 

Charitable Contributions Committee
Investigates and recommends parish financial outreach on a local and national scale to charitable organizations. Deacon Bill Dunn,
deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com 

Elizabeth Ministry
Mothers supporting other mothers through PRAYER ONLY MINISTRY in all phases and conditions of motherhood. Mary Jawor,
thebaumann@yahoo.com 

Emergency Assistance
Confidential short-term counseling and financial assistance to those in crisis. Deacon Bill Dunn,
deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com 

LaGrange Soup Kitchen
Prepares and serves lunch for the needy on one Saturday each month. George Casson, geo5606@att.net 

Our Lady’s Rosary Makers at Saint Isaac Jogues Parish 
Parishioners meet monthly to make all-twine rosaries to give to our military, local missions and other missions around the world. No experience necessary. Other area parishes are welcome to join this ministry. Mary Alice Fitzpatrick,
maryalice@dcfitz.com 

P.A.D.S.
Staffing of homeless shelter site in Clarendon Hills every fourth Saturday from October through April.
 Erik Svendsen, 
​
svendsen640@aol.com

Pastoral Care Ministry
Visitation and Eucharistic ministry to the homebound and hospitalized. Deacon Bill Dunn, deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com 

Respect Life Committee
Educational and outreach activities, crisis intervention and ongoing support for those who struggle with right-to-life issues. Amy Keane,
keane1657@sbcglobal.net 

St. Monica Parent Support Group
Confidential support group for parents concerned about children abusing drugs/alcohol. saintmonicagroup@gmail.com 

Transitional Housing Ministry
​Provides housing and mentoring for homeless families, funded by SIJ parishioners and partnering with Bridge Communities, Inc., and Catholic Charities. Matt Marron, statmansmc83@gmail.com 

Safety Resource Group
Promotes advice on a range of safety and well-being issues on campus including formation of policies and practices for handling diverse situations. Parishioners with medical, law enforcement, security and social work experience are particularly encouraged to join, but all are welcome.
MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses:
Saturday | 4:30 p.m.
Sunday | 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon 


Daily Masses:
Monday thru Friday 
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.


Saturday Masses:
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Reconciliation:
Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Music Ministry

Adult Choir
Leads song at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Rehearsals on Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.
​Nick Thomas
nick@sijhinsdale.com

Parish Council

Chairperson:
Patrick Kelly,
patrickvkelly@gmail.com In collaboration with the pastor, assumes the overall well-being of the parish, present and future, through strategic planning and proposing practical solutions to the ongoing life of the parish. Members are committed to the parish as a whole, are willing to serve for three years, are able to attend monthly council meetings, and can work collaboratively with each other and the pastor.
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Patrick Kelly                              Chair
Tracy Cefaratti                         At Large - 3rd Year
Joe Pieranunzi                          At Large - 3rd Year
Danette Perry                           At Large - 2nd Year
Molly Christopher                  At Large - 2nd Year
Tom Mueller                               At Large - 2nd year
Mike Ripani                                 At Large - 2nd Year
Alex Blair                                      At Large - 1st Year
Dave Ricordati                          At Large - 1st Year
Matt Marron                              At Large - 1st Year
Donna Marron                          At Large - 1st Year
George Casson                         Christian Service Representative
Nick Keseric                               Parish Life Representative
Joan Latto                                    Religious Education Representative
Michele Pavalon                      Parish School Representative

Parish Finance Committee

Chairperson:
Dave Schabes
daveschabes@comcast.net
​Oversees the accounting and budgeting functions of the parish. Meets four times a year and reports to the Parish Council. 

Parish Life Commission

Staff Representative:
Deacon William Dunn, Director of Evangelization 630-655-6668,
deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com
Responsible for building the parish into a faith community by identifying and providing for the social and communal needs of our parish and the wider Church. 

Council of Catholic Women
Promotes programs and events that serve spiritual and social needs. All women of the parish are members. Marilyn Bloom, marilynalioto@aol.com 

ENDOW
Connect in faith and friendship with other women through an 8-week group experience with trained facilitators. Meets on Monday mornings. Lynn Benz,
lynnbenz@sbcglobal.net 

Eucharistic Adoration
Scheduled adorers in our Chapel. Linda Lannert,
linda@sijhinsdale.com 

Knights of Columbus
Catholic men's fraternal organization that emphasizes charitable, religious, and social ideals. Bill Friedrich,
brulecee@aol.com 

Men’s Group
Provides reflection and discussion on relevant topics led by interesting speakers. Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings. Hosts parish-wide Fish Fry during lent, and attends the men's annual weekend retreat at Bellarmine. Michael Ripani, ripani45@aol.com 

Men’s Saturday Discussion Group
Lively discussion of challenging topics relevant to Catholic men. Meets on the second Saturday of each month immediately after 8:00 am Mass. George Casson,
​geo5606@att.net 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Parishioners willing to sponsor and journey with those to be initiated into the Catholic Church at Easter. Deacon Bill Dunn, deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com 

Scripture Study
Basic study of the Bible for adults. Wednesday evenings: Dale Cooper, dalecooper811@gmail.com Thursday mornings: Tracy Cefaratti,
tracyawc@gmail.com 

Seniors
Informative and social gathering of seniors several times a year. Deacon Bill Dunn,
deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com 
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Women’s Prayer Group Women come together for a weekly hour of prayer. Peggy Smego,
peggy.smego@cbexchange.com 

Religious Education

Staff Representative:
Joan Latto, Director 630-323-0265, ext. 235
jlatto@sijschool.org 
Assistant Catechists Assist teachers in the Religious Education classrooms or in the Office Grades 1-7, Wednesdays, October through March, 4:15-5:45 pm. 

Youth Ministry
Grades 8 to 12 April Pickett,
apickett@sijschool.org 

Y. M. Core Team Member (Adult)
Be part of the Adult Core Team for the High School Youth Ministry Program. We are looking for young adults/adults who can have an active role at the youth ministry events, contribute with your thoughts and ideas, and be role models for the teens. 
Youth Night Assistants (Adult) Help coordinate the food for our youth ministry events and help with the setup and cleanup.
 
Youth Ministry Leadership Team (Teen)
Contribute to our Youth Ministry Program by taking a leadership role with other teens. Attend leadership meetings, share your ideas, and take on some different responsibilities to make youth ministry a success! 

School Committee

Staff Representative:
Carol Burlinski, Principal 630-323-3244 

Parent School Association
Promotes community fellowship, provides fundraising opportunities and activities for the financial support of the school community. 

School Commission
Advisory board to the principal and pastor regarding the administration and program director of the parish school community. 

Worship Commission 

Staff Representative:
Father William De Salvo Consists of coordinators of each of our liturgical ministries plus “at-large members.” Meets quarterly on Mondays after 5 pm Mass. 

Altar Linen Volunteers
Assist the sacristan in the care of the altar linens. Yvonne Voelkin, yvonnevoelkin@gmail.com 

Altar Servers
4-8th grade students who assist the priests as servers during Mass, and who appreciate the liturgy, sacraments and worship experience.
Deacon Bill Dunn, deaconbill@sijhinsdale.com
Deacon Randy Waring, waring.randy@gmail.com 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Assist our priests in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. Deacon Paul and Mary Kelly, maryloukelly6@gmail.com 

Lectors (Readers)
Proclaim the Word of God in the midst of the liturgical assembly.
Debbie Turner, dmalloyturner@gmail.com 

Ushers
Assist the congregation with seating, the reception of communion and emergency needs. Ushers also take up the collection, distribute bulletins and greet parishioners as they enter the church.
Nick Keseric, nick@keseric.net 

Music – Cantors 
Cantors lead the assembly in song. Cantors must be a member of the parish choir and need to have some background in vocal training with the ability to read music and match pitch, and comfortable singing into a microphone.
​Nick Thomas, nick@sijhinsdale.com 

Music - Choir
Choir membership is open to high school age and older. Singers should be able to read music, match pitch and sing in four-part harmony. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 pm in the choir room. The choir sings at the 10:30 am liturgy and for all special liturgies. A commitment to attend both the rehearsal and Sunday morning liturgy is expected. Nick Thomas, nick@sijhinsdale.com 

Wedding Coordinators
Assist the wedding party at rehearsal and on the wedding day. Parish Office, 630-323-1248 

Marriage Preparation Facilitators
Couples guide and journey with engaged couples toward their reception of the Sacrament of Marriage. Participate in Sharing Day and FOCCUS programs.
Father Michal Twaruzek, fathertwaruzek@sijhinsdale.com 

Rosary Group
Lead or participate in daily Marian devotions. After 7am Mass or 1⁄2 hour before 5pm Mass Monday- Friday; and Saturday after 8am Mass, with Our Lady of Fatima Devotion on the first Saturday of the month. Parish Office, 630-323-1248

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Hinsdale, IL 60521
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