Service Opportunities
PADS
PADS stands for Public Action to Deliver Shelter. PADS is a program within the“Journeys | The Road Home”organization which is a county-wide homeless support outreach effort based in Palatine.
Sue McCoppin
Rosewood Care Center
Teens can help to socialize with elderly residents and help them to move around the facility for scheduled events. They are also looking for teens to play music (piano provided).
Peggy King
847-826-8201
Nursery
Teens can volunteer to watch our youngest parishioners during masses, giving parents a break and time to pray.
Gina Petit
WINGS
WINGS (Giving Flight to Hopes and Dreams) – The mission of WINGS is to provide a continuum of integrated services in an effort to end domestic violence and homelessness one family at a time.
Angelina Castillo
847-951-0311
St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly
St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly, staffed by Little Sisters of the Poor, provides assistance as they minister to the elderly economically disadvantaged in Palatine.
Sue Geegan
847-907-3443
Courtyard
This ministry cares for the plants, shrubs and trees that make up our courtyard. If you love gardening, join the team that is already helping maintain this beautiful outdoor area.
Henry Smogoloski
847-304-0334
Grounds
The Grounds Committee maintains the plantings, shrubs, and flowers on the perimeter of the building.
Glenn Grosch
847-358-7344
PHD
PHD (Preservation for Human Dignity) affirms the value of the lives of women and families facing the issues of pregnancy and parenting by providing professional counseling, education, and support services to meet the unique practical and emotional needs of each individual.
Sue Geegan
847-907-3443
Assist-A-Family
This program confidentially matches parish donor families, work groups, and Small Christian Communities with community and parish sharing families in need three times per year at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. A full meal is provided as well as gifts appropriate for the holiday. Items are collected on a Thursday approximately 2-3 weeks before the actual holiday and then distributed on Saturday morning.
Patty Branham
847-732-2352
Hospitality
The Hospitality ministry serves refreshments immediately following Mass on the weekends in our gathering space. This ministry also promotes community building as we gather to welcome guests, meet new friends and visit with familiar faces.
Carrie Crall
847-639-0972
Ushering
You will be assigned to a team and need only attend usually once a month.Ushers help with seating and orderly movement of the faithful during liturgical services. Ushers also ensure the safety and comfort of the congregation, gather collections and conduct head counts. Head ushers work directly with mass coordinators and supervise ushers at weekend liturgies.
Al Linderman
Mike Gilbert
For more opportunities, go to holyfamilyparish.org/volunteer-2