Parish Commissions & Ministries
St. Bede Parish is a welcoming spiritual community where sacraments, education and evangelization lead us to Jesus Christ. Our parish ministries consist of four commissions under a Parish Pastoral Council. The four commissions are: Education, Human Concerns, Parish Life, and Spiritual Life. Within each of these four commissions there are many individual ministries which make up the St. Bede Parish Faith Community.
Many parishioners from the parish volunteer their time and talent in these ministries and are always looking for additional help. Should you wish the services of a member of one of these ministries or are interested in serving on one or more of them, please contact a member of the Parish Staff and they will contact you.
Commissions and their purposes are as follows:
Education Commission:
Purpose is to plan and coordinate the Parish's educational mission.
St. Bede Parish is a welcoming spiritual community where sacraments, education and evangelization lead us to Jesus Christ. Our parish ministries consist of four commissions under a Parish Pastoral Council. The four commissions are: Education, Human Concerns, Parish Life, and Spiritual Life. Within each of these four commissions there are many individual ministries which make up the St. Bede Parish Faith Community.
Many parishioners from the parish volunteer their time and talent in these ministries and are always looking for additional help. Should you wish the services of a member of one of these ministries or are interested in serving on one or more of them, please contact a member of the Parish Staff and they will contact you.
Commissions and their purposes are as follows:
Education Commission:
Purpose is to plan and coordinate the Parish's educational mission.
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Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ)
St. Bede Catholic School Extend Day Program (EDP) Religious Education Religious Education Advisory Board (REAB) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Adult Bible Study Engaged Ministry Marriage & Family Ministry Divorced & Separated Ministry Parents' Association Athletic Association Youth Ministry |
The BSJ replaces the old model of a school board. The board is made up of twelve individuals. It works closely with the principal and pastor to assist in the mission of the school. For more detailed information, contact Fr. Shawn > frshawngould@gmail.com
St. Bede School is a teaching ministry of our parish in which children receive a daily immersion in a Catholic Christian atmosphere where strong academics, sound discipline, self-respect and the faith and moral teachings of the Church permeate the environment. For more detailed information, contact Mrs. Strang pstrang@stbedeschool.com EDP is a before and after school program for the children who attend St. Bede School. The program is held only on the days that school is in session. Hours are from 6:00 AM up to the start of school and from school dismissal in the afternoon until 6:00 PM. For more detailed information, contact>edp@stbedeschool.com The Religious Education Program strives to promote Catholic teaching for students who attend non-parochial schools for kindergarten through eighth grade. For more detailed information, contact Mary > mrichards@stbedechurch.com The REAB is an advisory board for the Religious Education program. The board is made up of nine individuals. While the board is purely advisory in its capacity, it works closely with the Religious Education Director and pastor to assist in the mission of the RE program. For more detailed information, contact Mark > mbuckley@stbedechurch.com RCIA is a process by which adults choose to become full members of the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. For more detailed information, contact Mark > mbuckley@stbedechurch.com This group desires to share God's Word by gathering together to read Scripture and to discuss and reflect on the meaning of the text. For more detailed information, contact Jane > jnischan@stbedechurch.com This ministry is devoted to the engaged couples of our parish who are planning their marriage. The team helps prepare the couples for a lifetime commitment and assists them in the planning of their wedding liturgy. For more detailed information, contact Tina >tinalutzke@hotmail.com This ministry is devoted to finding ways to enrich married and family life. Throughout the year various seminars, retreats and enrichments are held for any married couples wishing to attend. For more detailed information, contact Deacon Larry> lspohr@stbedechurch.com At present this ministry is served outside the parish. Please call 847-356-7915 for information on the Divorced and Separated Ministry offered at Prince of Peace Parish in Lake Villa St. Bede School Parents' Association represents the school in matters related to fundraising and social opportunities and events throughout the school year. For more detailed information, contact Mrs. Strang > pstrang@stbedeschool.com St. Bede Athletic Association offers girls and boys basketball, volleyball, and Track and Field, for students grades four through eight. For more detailed information, contact > athleticdirector@stbedeschool.com This ministry reaches out to students in the parish community, grades 6th thru 12th. Activities and events are planned by the Youth Ministry Committee. For more detailed information, contact Louise >mindydog98@comcast.net |
Human Concerns Commission:
Purpose is to promote and interpret the Church's teaching about social issues and to involve parishioners in helping to meet the social needs of the community.
Purpose is to promote and interpret the Church's teaching about social issues and to involve parishioners in helping to meet the social needs of the community.
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Monthly Community Dinners Respect Life Ministers of Care |
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides assistance to those in the community who are in need. For more detailed information, contact Jane >jnischan@stbedechurch.com
Held on the third Sunday of the month from 4:00 - 5:30 PM in the church basement, this outreach sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides a delicious free meal for all in need. For more detailed information, contact Jane >jnischan@stbedechurch.com The mission of the Respect Life Program is to proclaim, by word and action, the teachings of Jesus Christ, respecting the dignity of each human being, from conception to natural death. For more detailed information, contact Fr. Shawn >frshawngould@gmail.com This ministry provides a weekly Eucharistic service to the residents of Lakeland Apartments and Paradise Park, as well as to other requested nursing homes and homebound individuals. For more detailed information, contact Deacon Gregg >billpayer99@yahoo.com |
Parish Life Commission:
Purpose is to support the life of the parish, bring church members together, and to help reach out to the alienated and the un-churched.
Purpose is to support the life of the parish, bring church members together, and to help reach out to the alienated and the un-churched.
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Bede/St. Pius X
Knights of Columbus Council 3788 Women's Club Fundraising Committee Welcome Committee Finance Council Prime Time Ministry |
o The Knights of Columbus are a Brotherhood of practicing Catholic men from St. Bede Parish. They serve the parish community in a variety of ways. For more detailed information, contact John >john.szajna@sbcglobal.net
The main purpose of this organization is to promote Christian living and service in St. Bede Parish; to foster the spiritual development of the women of the parish, along with educational programs, events and activities. For more detailed information, contact Ann >annwach@comcast.net The goal of the committee is to develop and oversee major fundraising events within the parish community. For more detailed information, contact Deacon Larry >lspohr@stbedechurch.com This committee acts as a friendly vehicle for the distribution of information regarding the parish and its ministries to new parishioners. For more detailed information, contact Deacon Larry >lspohr@stbedechurch.com This council is responsible for the financial stability of the parish. For more detailed information, contact>fkonopasek@stbedechurch.com This ministry for our parish seniors meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the church basement from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM and offers a delicious meal and fellowship. They also plan activities that are scheduled periodically throughout the year. For more detailed information, contact Jane >jnischan@stbedechurch.com |
Spiritual Life Commission:
Purpose is to support the pastor, staff and other parish groups as they try to help build the parish's liturgical, devotional and prayer life.
Purpose is to support the pastor, staff and other parish groups as they try to help build the parish's liturgical, devotional and prayer life.
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Music Ministry
St. Bede Choir Cantor Ministry Instrumentalists Children's Choir Resurrection Choir Children’s Liturgy Committee Ushers Altar Servers Lectors Sacristans Bereavement Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EM) Environment/Art Parish Missions |
Music is an integral part of our liturgy. Liturgy is often defined as “the work of the people,” and liturgical music is “prayer in song.” Full participation in the liturgy includes both the music and the spoken parts of the Mass. The purpose of the music ministry is to give God glory and praise through music and to assist the assembly in participating through song. In order to help lead our congregation each week, we need the help of those individuals to whom God has given musical gifts. If interested, contact Gina >buckley_me@comcast.net
The St. Bede Choir welcomes adults, 18 years or older, who wish to sing praise at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, Christmas Eve 10:30 p.m. Mass, Holy Week Services, Easter Vigil and Easter morning Masses. The choir rehearses Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Qualifications - ability to read music/sight sing is encouraged but not required. If interested, contact Gina >buckley_me@comcast.net The term cantor in Christian practice dates from about the 5th Century and referred to the person who sang the psalms. In the modern Roman Rite, the cantor is a trained and competent soloist who proclaims the psalms and leads the congregation in common sacred song and responsorial singing. This ministry is open to adults and young people from 7th grade and up. If you feel that you are called to this ministry, please contact Gina >buckley_me@comcast.net Participating in the liturgy makes children active members of the Body of Christ and good role models. The choir is open to 3rd through 8th grade. Qualifications: Students must be able to read English proficiently at a 2nd grade level. No experience necessary. Contact Gina >buckley_me@comcast.net This very important ministry provides music, upon request, for funeral liturgies at St. Bede Church, helping to “console and uplift the mourners while, at the same time, uniting the assembly in faith and love.”(Sing to the Lord 246) Due to the unpredictability of such events, members of this group should have a fairly flexible daytime schedule, allowing them to participate on short notice whenever they are called upon to serve. Rehearsals as needed. Must be 18 years of age or older. The ability to read music/sight sing is recommended but not required. If interested, contact Gina >buckley_me@comcast.net A weekly Sunday liturgy is offered for young children during the 11:00 AM Mass. For more detailed information, contact Mark >mbuckley@stbedechurch.com Men and women interested in welcoming people and assisting with the taking up of the collection during weekend Masses and Holy Days. For more detailed information, contact Jane >jnischan@stbedechurch.com o Altar servers consist of students from St. Bede School and Religious Education who are in grades 4 through 8. Servers assist the celebrant at the weekend Masses held at St. Bede throughout the year. For more detailed information, contact Fr. Shawn >frshawngould@gmail.com Lectors proclaim the first and second scriptural readings at weekend Masses and Holy Days. For more detailed information, contact Ken >ken.hoxie@att.net Sacristans care for the sanctuary and sacristy on a weekly basis. For more detailed information contact Jane >jnischan@stbedechurch.com The members of this ministry are devoted to helping the bereaved cope with the loss of a loved one. A member of the team meets with the bereaving family and works with them in preparing the funeral liturgy. For more detailed information contact Gerry >gerpatr@sbcglobal.net Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve the parish by assisting in the distribution of the Eucharist on weekend and Holy Day Masses at St. Bede. For more detailed information contact Fr. Shawn >frshawngould@gmail.com Members of this ministry utilize their creative talents for decorating the church in conjunction with the liturgical year and/or special events. For more detailed information contact Jane >jnischan@stbedechurch.com |