Volunteer
Please consider lending your time and talents to our ministries. We Are Better Together!
St. Barnabas Volunteer Opportunities
and Ministry Programs
Worship Ministries
Thank you for sharing your time and talents with St. Barnabas Parish. For more information, please contact Andy Neu at 773-779-1166 x542 or at [email protected]
o LITURGY COMMITTEE
Plans and prepares our community’s prayer
o ART AND ENVIRONMent COMMITTEE
Plans and prepares our worship space. Particular needs include Decorating, Sewing, and Plant/Flower Care.
o EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Ages 16 and older, for regular weekend Masses
o LECTORS
High school age and older, for regular weekend and weekday Masses
o SACRISTANS
High school age and older; before Masses, prepares the sacred vessels and other items used in our Eucharistic celebrations
o LINEN CARE
Launders and irons the altar linens once per week on a rotating basis
o LITURGICAL DANCER
Jr High age and older; combining artistic movement with sacred music to express the word and spirit of God
o MUSIC MINISTRY / ADULT CHOIR
High School age and up; rehearses on Wednesday evenings, sings at our 10 AM Mass on Sundays and at other liturgies as scheduled
o MUSIC MINISTRY / CHILDREN’S CHOIR
3rd through 8th grade; rehearses on Wednesdays after school
o MUSIC MINISTRY / INSTRUMENTALISTS
High School age and up; wind, brass, string, percussion, and keyboard musicians rehearse with the adult Choir on Wednesday evenings, and accompany the choir at our 10 AM Mass on Sundays and at other liturgies as scheduled by the Director of Music
For the worship ministries below, please contact Deacon Andy Neu at 773-779-1166 x542 or at [email protected].
o ALTAR SERVERS
6th grade and older; required training occurs in the Summer
o GREETERS/USHERS
High school age and older, for weekend Masses; welcoming our guests and assisting with the Offertory collection and presentation of the gifts
St. Barnabas Volunteer Opportunities
and Ministry Programs
Human Concerns Ministries
For more information, please contact the individuals listed below or the Rectory at 773-779-1166.
o Bunk Bed Build
A parish-wide service project to build bunk beds, collect bed linens, make blankets, and rally our parish generosity around the issue of 'bedlessness.' Contact Deacon Andy Neu at [email protected],
o Harvest Sunday
Parish-wide food drive to collect non-perishable food items for the Maple/Morgan Park Food Pantry. Contact Mike and Carolyn Crispo at [email protected], 773-213-3905
o PADS Shelter Dinners
Provides Sunday dinner, hospitality, clothing, and shelter to the homeless population near Marquette Park. Contact Mary Kochanny at [email protected], 773-445-4158
o POSEN CHILI MINISTRY
A bi-monthly sidewalk soup kitchen ministry serving chili to those experiencing food insecurity in Posen, IL. Contact Deacon Andy Neu at [email protected],
o Red Tag
Organizes a Christmas Gift Drive for disadvantaged children and families in partnership with Catholic Charities and the Salvation Army. Contact Nancy Harvey at 773-239-2293
o Southside Catholic Peace and Justice
Sponsors interfaith ‘You are My Neighbor’ events and opportunities to fight injustice, poverty, and violence by raising awareness of and acting upon the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
o St. Gall Food Pantry
Volunteers collect, sort, and help distribute food on Wednesday mornings.
o St. Vincent DePaul Society
Provides confidential assistance to parishioners and neighbors in need. Contact Denny Conway at [email protected], 773-779-6064
o Su Casa Soup Kitchen
Hosts a Sunday Noon meal every other month for those experiencing food insecurity in the Englewood community.
St. Barnabas Volunteer Opportunities
and Ministry Programs
Prayer and Pastoral Ministries
For more information, please contact the individuals listed below or the Rectory at 773-779-1166.
o Adoration and Benediction
Held the first Thursday evening of each month. Spiritually strengthen your family and yourself with an hour of scripture, song, and silent prayer, culminating in a Eucharistic Blessing of the Faithful. Contact Deacon Chris Parker at 224-803-1533, [email protected]
o Bible Study
Bi-weekly daytime and evening sessions to read, reflect, and relate sacred scripture to our daily lives in a small faith sharing environment. No experience necessary. Contact Deacon Andy Neu at [email protected], 773-779-1166 x542
o Communion to the Contact Deacon Bill Flamm at 773-238-5032, [email protected]
o HOUSE BLESSINGS
Traditional blessing for every room in the house or at the main door. Good for those who have just moved in and for those celebrating an anniversary. Contact Deacon Andy Neu at [email protected], 773-779-1166 x542
o MEN’s PRAYER GROUP
Contact Deacon Bill Flamm at 773-238-5032, [email protected]
o ROSARY PRAYER GROUP
Contact Deacon Bill Flamm at 773-238-5032, [email protected]
o Senior Group
Reimagining a social, spiritual, and support group for senior parishioners who want to meet regularly, enjoy each other’s company, and explore a variety of activities and programs Contact Deacon Andy Neu at 773-779-1166 x542 or at [email protected],
o Taize Prayer
Held the fourth Thursday evening of each month. A simple, meditative form of worship, including mantra songs, prayerful silence, and short readings to guide the focus of prayer in a candle-lit environment. Contact Deacon Andy Neu at [email protected], 773-779-1166 x542
