upcoming events

Fall 2010 Ministers of Care Training

All new Ministers of Care must complete a training course which is necessary for certification to take part in this ministry. The course helps ministers reflect on the theology of suffering and of the Eucharist.
Fall MOC Training Brochure

Home Visits are Availabe

If you, a family member, or someone you know are homebound, unable to attend Mass, a trained Minister of Care will bring Holy Communion to you. Call the parish office at 847.729.1525 to make arrangements.

Anointing of the Sick

OLPH offers the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the second Saturday of each month directly after the 8:30 am Mass. You may also make an appointment with one of the priests by calling the Rectory.

Care for the Sick & Bereaved

Ministry of Bereavement

The Ministry of Bereavement of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish offers:

• Sympathy and prayers of the Parish.
• Help prepare of a meaningful and personal Liturgy.
• Attendance at the wake, funeral and/or internment.
• Service of helping hands.
• Care and concern through bereavement follow-up during the first year.

Criteria for Bereavement Ministers

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Bereavement Minister, contact Mary Beth and David Kalina. at 847.729.3268.

Ministry of Care

Ministers of Care bring the Eucharist to those parishioners who are confined to their homes, hospitals, or nursing homes. They also make pastoral visits; Ministers of Care pray with, support, and comfort parishioners in need and their families. Ministers of Care are caring and prayerful men and women who care for our sick parishioners.

Join the Ministry of Care

If you feel that God might be calling you to this important and compassionate work of the Church, please call the parish office at 847.729.1525 and leave your name with the receptionist.  You can also fill out our online volunteer form. We will keep you informed of upcoming training sessions for new Ministers of Care