Marriage Ministry Coordinator: Anne & Angelo Rodriguez

Phone: 815-355-1721                          
E-mail:  bandsoflovestpats@gmail.com

Goals and Purpose:  Seeks to strengthen marriage as both a human institution and a Catholic Sacrament by offering a Catholic witness to the meaning, value and sanctity of marriage; connect Catholic belief and teaching with current marriage issues; strengthen marriage through the life cycle by listening to the experiences of the Catholic faithful; work with our fellow citizens to promote marriage-friendly laws, public policies and other social strategies; help couples witness to the value of marriage

Responsibilities:  Offer a Catholic witness to the meaning, value and sanctity of marriage

Helpful Attributes: To be married within the definition of the Catholic Church

Time Commitment: 1 hour per month

Training Required:  None

Meeting Schedule: Last Sunday of every month after the 9AM Mass.

Respect Life Ministry Coordinator: Anne Anderson

E-mail: respectlife@stpatrickmchenry.org

Goals and Purpose:  Works within the parish and surround community to raise awareness and provide support for issues that impact the dignity of human life.

Responsibilities:  Support and provide help at a variety of events such as: National Life Chain, Rosary for Life, Flower Sale, Baby Bottle Project, Pro-Life Booth at McHenry County Fair, etc.

Helpful Attributes:  Support Catholic Teaching on Life from Womb to Tomb

Time Commitment: Varies—dependent on event

Training Required:  Provided at each event

Meeting Schedule: 2nd Sunday of the month

Rosary Commitee Coordinator: Billie Crotty

Phone: (815)382-1605      
E-mail: rosary@stpatrickmchenry.org

Goals and Purpose:  To pray the Rosary as a community before all weekend Mases for peace, for families and for spiritual growth

Responsibilities:  Arrive in time to get the manual and the microphone to start on time

Helpful Attributes: Willingness to lead public prayer; experienced praying the Rosary

Time Commitment: 40 minutes before preferred Mass once a month

Training Required: If you can read, you can lead! Rosary provided ahead of time for review. Training provided by experienced leader.