Parish Life
Parishioner Jim Matthews nominated the Jerry Matuch and Tom McAtee to be honored as GEMS (Going the Extra Mile) for their many volunteer efforts for church and veterans work (in association with Aging Care Connections). Other St. Cletus parishioners nominated as GEMS include: Gloria Arbuckle, Don Baumgart, Lou Crotty, the late Don Cutill, Pat Koziol, Anna Marek, Mary McTigue, Dominic Misasi, Nancy Phillips, Georgian Rekash, Dolores Scaletta, Theresa Schey, Mary Thuma, John Wagner, and Lois Wagner.Kolbe House Jail Ministry Collecting Stamps
Deacon Stuart’s wife, Marlene, is again collecting stamps for the Kolbe House Catholic Jail Ministry. As many of you know, Marlene serves as a Catholic Minister for the Kolbe House Jail Ministry at Cook County.
In an effort to keep the detainees connected to their families, Kolbe House is again asking for postage stamps to be used for the detainees Christmas greetings to their families. This annual effort this year is looking to collect 7,000 first class stamps. If you would like to donate stamps in any denomination (1 cent up to first class postage) please put them in an envelope and drop them off at the rectory marked “Kolbe House Stamps – c/o Marlene”.
Thank You on behalf of the detainees at Cook and Lake county jails and the staff and ministers of Kolbe House.
Mission Ladies – 2017 Recap
Our 2017 year is ending with a good feeling of giving out a total of 987 items to 7 local charities. Our thanks & appreciation goes out to all those who donated & worked on different items to meet this total.
We are a small mighty and dedicated Mission Group of ladies. We enjoy socializing each other’s Company. We are looking for more young & not so young ladies to join our Mission —- no special talent is required to participate.
We meet every Wed 9am to 11am. We do not meet during June , July, August and December. Also work can be done at home.. Come join us. We are still in need of 4 ply & baby yarn. We can also use crosses for the Baby Bibs … at least 1inch high or smaller.
When leaving any donations in the Ushers room please mark it for “Mission Ladies.” For more info call Dolores Scaletta (708-839-9605).
How We Minister – Holy Name
The Holy Name Society promotes respect for the most Holy Name of God, faith in the Catholic Church and its teaching authority, and loyal respect to both our civil and religious responsibilities.
Our chapter of Holy Name Society began when the parish was established in October 1951. Our chapter is a branch of a world-wide fraternity of the church, which began more than 700 years ago. In its first seven centuries, the Society has helped to foster the salvation of souls. Membership in the Society can offer faith-filled men a chance to serve with an organization that has become the voice of Catholic men, — and potentially, enrich their lives.
HNS sponsors a Thanksgiving turkey raffle, a Christmas dinner party, a Pancake Breakfast in springtime, and a Past Presidents’ Dinner in May. The HNS group often helps support other activities of the parish such as the Fourth of July veteran’s Mass and Food Pantry programs, as well as other organizations such as the Mission Ladies and the Ministry of Care.
