The Catholic Community of St. Pius X

Adult Choir
Supports and enhances the Assembly’s sung acclamations at selected liturgies.
Contact: Ryan Rump- (630) 627-4526

Adult Faith Formation
Provides adults the opportunity to grow in their faith through faith formation programs and activities designed for adults, as well as through inter-generational formation programs that connect children, teens, and adults of all ages within the parish.
Contact: Fr. Tom Corbino – (630) 627-4526 or Deacon Tom Rachubinski – (630) 932-8233

Altar Servers
Assist the clergy and other ministers at liturgical functions.
Contact: Deacon Larry Lissak – (630) 627-4526

Art and Environment
Enhances the interior and exterior of the church building to reflect the spirit of the liturgical seasons of the church year.
Contact: Sallie McGinn – (630) 627-4526

Bereavement Ministers
Help families prepare the Funeral Mass, attend the wake and funeral service, and attend the quarterly Mass of Remembrance.
Contact: Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF – (630) 627-5810

Boy Scouts
Prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Contact: Rick Hintz – (708) 598-1626

Cantors
Lead and enliven the Assembly in sung prayer.
Contact: Ryan Rump- (630) 627-4526

Christian Administration Commission
Sees to the stewardship of parish resources.  Plans, provides for and supervises the financial affairs and physical properties of the parish.
Contact: Betty Kramer – (630) 629-2342

Christian Faith Formation Board
Devotes itself to the continuous, life long faith formation needs of all St. Pius X parishioners.
Contact: Jackie Stawiarski – (630) 495-4610

Christian Service Commission
Builds a deeper sense of Christian community for all ages and groups in the parish.
Contact: Dan Sulla- (630) 854-1536

Christian Worship Commission
Develops the spiritual and liturgical life of the parish community.
Contact: Bill Sutton- (708) 668-8631

Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
Promotes parish camaraderie, assists those in need, expands spiritual well being, and provides funds for the needs of the parish and community.
Contact: Carol Weiland – (630) 495-2647

Cub Scouts
Supports family life for boys in first through fifth grades with the goal of guiding boys to be self-reliant, dependable and caring individuals.
Contact: Bob Fagan – (630) 435-3615

Cursillo
Strives to provide retreat attendees with techniques, spiritual strength, and support to make natural evangelization possible within their various environments.
Contact: Bob Frazee – (630) 627-8844

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Elizabeth Ministry
Reaches out to women and their families in special times of motherhood and affirms, supports, encourages and assists women during their childbearing years.
Contact: Donnamarie Dion – (630) 628-1969

Environmental Awareness Committee
Dedicated to making St. Pius X environmentally friendly and parishioners aware of ways to protect God’s greatest gift-the Earth.  Ongoing projects include collection and recycling of drugs, cell phone and batteries.
Contact: Dan Hildebrand – (630) 240-4595

Environment/Facilities Committee
Overall planning and development of St. Pius facilities and exterior environment.
Contact: John Matyasik – (630)627-4526

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Helps the priests and deacons in nourishing the Assembly with the Body of Christ.
Contact: Parish Office (630) 627-4526

Faith Formation, Primary – Grades K-5
Contact:  Gina Wiedman  – (630) 627-4526

Faith Formation, Jr. High – Grades 6, 7, 8
Contact: Gina Wiedman – (630) 627-4526

Finance Council
Finance Council members are appointed by the Pastor and are responsible for matters pertaining to finances including the annual budget, the development of financial resources and for long range planning needed to implement the parish pastoral plan.
Contact: Frank Enda – (630) 932-1768

Friends of the Eucharist
Meet to discuss and plan the Eucharistic Adoration in the Church every First Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon.
Contact: John & Linda Chan – (630) 941-8918

Girl Scouts
Helps all girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world.
Contact: Patty Fagan – (630) 495-3615

Greeters
Serve as Ministers of Hospitality by offering a pleasant greeting to all as their enter our Church.
Contact: Sue Krause – (630) 678-0484

Knights of Columbus
Work toward furthering the mission of the Catholic Church by supporting the Holy Father, bishops and priests; they are involved in fund raising and charitable works in the community.
Contact: Mike Wiedman- (630) 930-8624

Lectors
Bring the Real Presence of God to the Assembly through the proclamation of the Word at Mass.
Contact: Parish Office- (630) 627-4526

Liturgy of the Word for Children
Provide the younger children of the parish who attend Sunday Mass with their families the opportunity to hear and respond to the Liturgy of the Word for that Mass, as a group, at their age level.
Contact: Beth Tortorici- (630) 627-6288

Liturgy Preparation Team
Prepares seasons of the liturgical year with regard to chosen prayer, rituals, etc.
Contact: Parish Office – (630) 627-4526

Marketing & Communications Committee
Promotes church, school, and other ministries through newsletters, the parish website, and other avenues, and improves communications with the parish.
Contact: Marylou Johnson – (630) 620-0087

Marriage Preparation
Help engaged couples prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage by administering a FOCUS questionnaire and discussing the results with the couple.
Contact: Deacon Larry Lissak – (630) 627-4526 x212

Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe
Prays and works together for the salvation of souls, encourages parishioners to have their homes blessed, and extend the Shrine’s enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Immaculate Queen.
Contact: Sarah Giavenco – (630) 629-9165

Mission Experience
Provides an opportunity assistance for people who wish to experience a short-term mission.
Contact: Deacon Larry Lissak – (630) 627-4526 x212

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P.A.D.S.
Provides Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast, and staff throughout the night on the fourth Friday of each month October through April.
Contact: Gerry Palm – (630) 834-7291

Parent School Association
Promotes the interests of our students by enhancing and enriching their educational experience while developing and nurturing our community of parents and families, and offering assistance and support to our teachers and staff.
Contact: Chris Matasek – (630) 279-3251

Parish Pastoral Council
The council is the coordinating and unifying structure of the parish community.  Their major role  is to set annual goals and develop a strategic plan for the parish which are consistent with diocesan goals.  All actions of the council must be ratified by the Pastor.
Contact: Steve Jennrich – (630) 495-7790

Peace & Justice
Increases awareness of and promotes Peace & Justice issues and acts when necessary and capable.
Contact: Deacon Larry Lissak – (630) 629-9234 x212

Right to Life
Promotes the belief of the Catholic Church that all human life deserves special respect, from conception to natural death.
Contact: Deacon Tom Rachubinski – (630) 932-8233

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Prepares adults and children over seven who wish to enter the Catholic Church.
Contact: Parish Office – (630) 627-4526

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
Cohtact: Parish Office -(630) 627-4526

Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation
Contact: Gina Wiedman – (630) 627-4526

Sacramental Preparation for First Holy Communion
Contact: Dee Sulla – (630) 627-4526

Sacristans
Serve the liturgy by laundering and sewing altar linens.
Contact: Michelle LoCoco – (630) 620-6283

School
Accept and teach the Good News and develop each child’s character, intellect, and identity  to provide them with a foundation to life a life modeled on Jesus Christ.
Contact: Daniel Flaherty, Principal – (630) 627-2353

School Board
Advises and supports the pastor and principal in the leadership of our parish school; members model Christian leadership through service and promote the spiritual and intellectual growth of our children.
Contact: Colleen Yarusso – (630) 953-9904

Senior Citizens Group (V.I.P./s) Participate in senior group social activities and monthly meetings.
Contact: Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF – (630) 627-5810

Stewardship Committee
Organizes and promotes the sharing of treasure in order to maintain a strong parish community.
Contact: Betty Kramer – (630) 629-2342 or John Matyasik – (630) 627-4526

St. Vincent dePaul Society
Assists people in our community who need food, clothing, rental assistance and other emergency needs.
Contact: Don Bleuher – (630) 241-2976

Ushers
Assist parishioners and visitors to our Church  in any of their needs during the liturgy, find seating, take up the collection, and assist with the Communion procession.
Contact: Bill Sutton – (630) 953-9347

Vocations Commiteee
The Vocations Committee advocates for new vocations to the priesthood and religious life through prayer, by promoting vocation events and by serving as a link between the parish and the diocese.
Contact: Parish Office – (630) 627-4526

Website Committee
Provides oversight of information and resource materials on the website for the Catholic Community of St. Pius X.
Contact:  Ron Olbrysh (630) 613-9039

Welcome Committee
Visit newly registered parishioners to welcome them to the parish,  provide information about parish organizations, and answer their questions.
Contact: Marylou Johnson – (630) 620-0087

Word of Life Prayer Group
Meet weekly to praise God, pray for members specific petitions, and for general sharing.

Youth Ministry
Provide parish teens opportunities to discover God’s presence in their lives, and to respond to God through a variety of spiritual, social and service activities.
Contact: Gina Wiedman – (630) 627-4526

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