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Marriage Ministry Coordinator: Rudy and Helga Horist
Phone:
E-mail: marriagemin@stpatrickmchenry.org
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.
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Respect Life Ministry Coordinator: Cecilia Adams and Matthew and Megan Kirchner
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.