The purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through sharing the mysteries of the rosary with others. In sharing with others, it will also bring you closer to Our Lord. Meets Wednesdays at 9:30am at St. Bede in Coleman Hall. For more info, please contact Marie Drehobl 386-931-4033 mariez379@yahoo.com

This group provides an opportunity for fellowship with other men and ask questions about the Catholic faith. Join us for 8:30am Mass followed by our discussion in Coleman Hall at the St. Bede’s campus. We look forward to seeing you! If you are interested in a mens group and this time slot does not work with your schedule, please text or call Deacon Mark Buckley at 847-219-2408 to discuss other possibilities.

The prayer chain exists to pray for all those experiencing a family crisis or in need of special prayers. Please call Lois Pflieger at 847-395-2713 with your requests or to pray for others.

Prayer warriors is a fellowship community based in prayer. Daily rosary, monthly book club discussions, faith enrichment presentations, movie discussions currently featuring The Chosen, and a variety of other virtual gatherings. All are welcome to join. For more information call or text Gina Buckley at 847-354-0275 or Mimi Harris at 847-276-885.

Meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm for rosary recitation, 7:00pm in the St. Bede School conference room to make twine knotted rosaries. All are welcome! Any questions, please call 847-204-2412.

Members pray the rosary, share petitions, and on occasion pray a novena together. Join us every week Monday through Saturday after weekday Masses at both campuses.

To join us for a virtual rosary, please TEXT your Name and Email address to 847-354-0275 or 847-276-8856 and a link will be sent to you.

Women of the Word meets virtually on Monday mornings at 9:30 to discuss the Sunday readings. If you are looking to share your faith and discuss the gospels, this is the place to be. All are welcome! Call the parish office 847-587-2251 for more information.

Our adoration ministry meets on the first Friday of the month at the St. Bede Campus from 6:30-7:30pm. Volunteers for this ministry assist with coordination of the holy hour.

Our Lady of the Lakes Religious Education and Youth Ministry Programs, in partnership with parents, continue the mission of Jesus Christ through the faith formation of all children in the areas of education, worship, community and service. For more information please see our Religious Education page:

SPRED is a ministry designed to meet the spiritual needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Through the experience of friendship in one-to-one relationships, our friends with special needs discover a place where they belong. They enjoy meaningful relationships and are helped to realize their own giftedness and dignity. Through their experience of SPRED, they are able to celebrate the sacraments and find nourishment for their spiritual life.

SPRED centers are located in many of the Lake County parishes. Our Lady of the Lakes hosts the adult group. There are groups for children 6 years to 10, adolescents from ages 11 years to 16, young adults ages 17 years to 21, and adult groups for 22 years and over.

For further information please contact Cindy Fagan at cfagan49comcast.net or 312-969-4389

Sycamore is a small group discussion based program with topics like: The Gift of Faith, the Meaning of Love, and the Eucharist. We invite any adults to join us on Monday evenings at our St. Bede Campus Faith Formation Center. For more information or to request access to the group:

Connections is Oll’s young family ministry. We offer a community of friendship and faith for families with children from 0-elementary age. It’s organized and led by parents in our parish, so it’s created by and for families! We provide opportunities for families to find connections and friendships that will help us all grow in faith.

The K of C is a fraternal organization of Catholic men to provide assistance to the parish, families, and the local community. We have two wonderful groups of men that serve the Our Lady of the Lakes community. To learn more or join one of our Knights of Columbus Council’s contact;

Ken Regner, Grand Knight, call the Rectory at 847 587-2251, St. Bede, Council 3788

Steve Ryan, Grand Knight, call the Rectory at 847 395-0274, St. Peter, Council 3800

Unites women to provide spiritual enrichment. The CCW has meetings, lunches, game days, bake sales and many other opportunities to meet other women who share their faith. If interested, please contact the parish office at 847-587-2251.

Prime Timers is a group for Seniors from Our Lady of the Lakes Parish. This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month for friendship, a nice meal, programs, outings and more. Doors open at 11am, lunch served at noon. First timers…lunch is on us. Please join us in the Coleman Hall at St. Bede campus. Teri can be reached at 847-471-0424 or grillgal@aol.com for more information.

Tim Baldocchi
tbaldocchi@yahoo.com

Servers assist the celebrant at each of the liturgies throughout the year. Students from St. Bede School and the Religious Education Program who are in grades 6 through High School are eligible to assist in this ministry. Contact Dcn. Mark Buckley for more information or to be trained at 847-219-2408. If you are already trained and want to sign up for a Mass:

Lectors proclaim the 1st and 2nd Scriptural readings at Mass on Sundays, Holy Days and Holidays as well as the 1st reading and psalm response at daily Masses. A class is required for certification and is offered through the Archdiocese usually in Spring and Fall. Please contact the parish office to inquire about training at 847-587-2251.

Music Ministry has several ways to share your vocal or instrumental talents, for the liturgical celebrations in our parish. These include cantoring, traditional, contemporary, children’s choir, and resurrection choir as part of the bereavement ministry singing for funerals.

St. Bede Church
Mark Konchan
mkonchan@archchicago.org

St. Peter Adult and Children’s Choir and Contemporary Choir
Jeanine Kellman jkellman@ourladylakesparish.org

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve the parish by assisting in the distribution of Communion at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. A class is required for certification and is offered through the Archdiocese usually in Spring and Fall. Please contact the parish office for more information 847-587-2251.

This ministry provide presence, strength and hope to the bereaved after the death of their beloved family member. Volunteers meet the families to assist with planning the funeral Mass, setting up the church, and being present during the Mass. Most funerals are during the week with some on Saturdays. Training will be provided and you may serve at either parish church as your schedule permits. Contact Gerry Patryn at gerpatr@sbcglobal.net or Jeanine Kellman at jkellman@ourladylakesparish.org

Provides communion to those unable to attend Mass on Sundays. If you are in need of this service or would like to be trained as a minister please contact Deacon Gregg Zeifert at the Parish Office at 847 587-2251.

The sacristans care for the church altars, sanctuary, and sacristies on a weekly basis. The environment contributes greatly to the overall experience of the congregation. We are seeking people who have an appreciation of religious art and know how to express it with good liturgical sense. For information about how to volunteer at our St. Bede Campus, please contact Tina McCrary (708)506-8650. At our St. Peter Campus contact Becky Serna bserna@ourladylakesparish.org.

Ushers welcome, serve, and assist parish members before, during and after Masses. Those interested should contact the parish office 847-587-2251.

This group helps maintain the gardens by weeding, deadheading, transplanting, and installing new material as needed. They purchase and maintain the seasonal decor in the planters around the church grounds. Many hands are needed and welcome. Please text or call the the parish office at 847-587-2251 in order to share your time and talent.

This team designs and implements the decor for liturgical celebrations in the church. If you wish to donate your time and creative talents, please call the parish office at 847-587-2251 for more information.

“The vocation of the Society’s members, who are called Vincentians, is to follow Christ through service to those in need and so bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love.” (from the Rule of St. Benedict)

The Our Lady of the Lakes parish society responds to those in need with financial assistance, a food pantry, coat and blanket drives, and Christmas gift drives. Our meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, usually in Coleman Hall. For more information call our intake number and leave a message, someone will get back to you. 224.360.2562.

Mary Ellen Becker - President maryellen3722@gmail.com

Parishioners assist Open Arms by volunteering on site by unloading trucks, stacking shelves, and delivering to the homebound in Antioch and Lake Villa Townships. Some may sit on the board, manage the warehouse, offer their financial support or serve weekly dinners at the Senior Center. Call parish office at 847- 587-2251.

The goal of the Respect Life Ministry is to proclaim, by word and action, the teachings of Jesus Christ on the respect for the dignity of each human being, from conception to natural death. This mission is carried out in four major areas: Spiritual; Educational/Public Information; Legislative/Public Policy; Pastoral. For more information please contact the parish office at 847-587-2251

Pasta @ Pete’s is a monthly free pasta dinner served in Fr. Frawley Hall at the St. Peter campus, all are welcome. To join our wonderful group of volunteers please contact Arlene Solulski at tedso-kul@prodigy.net.

To join our leadership team for fundraising efforts such as our parish dinner/dance, rummage sale, and other various events throughout our parish please contact Mike Hogan at the parish office at mrhogan@ourladylakesparish.org.

We have a team of volunteers that assist with cleaning both our parish campuses. If you would like to join this team please contact Joan Albrecht at jemalbrec@hotmail.com.

Our yearly parish picnic is a wonderful event for our community and we have an incredible team of volunteers that help run the event. To join this team and assist with coordination of our picnic please contact Jeff Barber at rxjeff11@gmail.com.

Social Sunday events happen every month after the 9:30am Mass at the St. Peter Campus and we would love to expand this event to more Masses. If you are interested in helping to coordinate social Sunday please contact Jeanine Kellman at jkellman@ourladylakesparish.org.

Collection Tabulators do our collection counts on Mondays after the weekend Masses. To join this team at the St. Bede Campus please contact Marilyn & Suzanne Sink at marandsuzsink@att.net. To join the team at St. Peter Campus please contact Regis Trenda at rtrenda@comcast.net.