This ministry assists the priests during Sunday liturgies. It is open to anyone in fifth grade or older.  Adults are also welcome. Training is required  before service can begin. This is an excellent way for you to feel a part of our communal prayer. Assigned on rotation. 

Coordinator: Chris Browne

email: servers@sdominic.com

This ministry is responsible for the washing and ironing small altar linens and towels used during the mass and for Communion. Training on the proper handling of these linens is provided.  Your time investment would be 2-3 hours per week.  There is currently a monthly rotation for this ministry. 

Coordinator: JoAnn Craig
   (630) 739-0245
   email: pcare@sdominic.com

This group is responsible for all the decorating in our church. Decorations need to follow  Liturgical guidelines. Coaching and resources are available. This group is most active during Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter.  There is no set time investment; any time and talent you can give is needed.

Coordinator: Sue Steffens
   (630) 739-0982
   email: a&e@sdominic.com

This ministry is responsible for the care and cleaning of the baptismal font.  This includes cleaning the bottom, sides and exterior of the font and maintaining the proper water level.  This position does require carrying 3-gallon buckets of water to the font.  Your time investment would be approximately 45 minutes per week. 

Coordinator: Carol Krupka
   email: a&e@sdominic.com

This important ministry is responsible for setting up the items that are needed for each mass – chalice, cups, hosts, wine, books, etc.  Your time investment would be only 20 – 30 minutes per week. Training is provided. Volunteers cover a specific weekly mass time. There is also a need for substitutes.  

Coordinator:  Sue Steffens
   (630) 739-0982
   email: a&e@sdominic.com

This ministry ensures wedding ceremonies flow well and are sacred and joyous events.  Our main responsibility is to the church, however there is significant contact with bridal couples, their families and service providers.   This position requires attendance at rehearsals and weddings.   Training and mentoring with a current  wedding coordinator is required. 

Coordinator:  Sue Steffens
   (630) 739-0982
   email: a&e@sdominic.com

Bereavement ministry provides comfort and support for the family of the deceased. We help the family plan the funeral Mass, assist at the Mass and follow up with the family to provide information on grief support groups. We have between 40 and 60 Funerals per year. 

Coordinator:  JoAnn Craig
   (630) 739-0245
   email: pcare@sdominic.com

This ministry is responsible, for the short and long term maintenance and capital improvements to all parish buildings and grounds. Members should have skills in general maintenance for forecasting, estimating and overseeing repairs and capital improvements. Meetings are as projects require.

Coordinator:  Glen Mirocha
   (630) 276-3522
   email: buildings@sdominic.com

Coordinator:  Deacon Dave Ritter
   (630) 739-5703 x26
   email: dcndave@sdominic.com

This national organization chartered by the US Bishops is organized locally as a joint ministry of St Dominic and St Francis of  Assisi parishes. Members promote educational, spiritual and social activities through six commissions – Church, Family, Community, International, Organization, Service and Legislative. All female parishioners are members .  

Coordinator:  Karen Koenig
   (630) 276-3522
   email: karenkoenig3@aol.com
   Website: Council of Catholic Women

Community Builders is a group formed in the spirit of Pope John Paul II to unify the parish.  We organize events where you can meet other parishioners and have a good time. We sponsor events throughout the year and would like your ideas and help to make them a success.  We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Parish Office. 

Coordinator:  Barb Linek
   (630) 747-4651
   email: eslmax2004@yahoo.com

Eucharistic Adoration is an opportunity to pray before Jesus physically present in the consecrated Host.  Our chapel is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.; Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; and Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.  A continual presence is required during these hours.  Adorers are asked to commit to an hour time slot. 

Coordinator:  Terry Kelly
   email: Theresa.Kelly@comcast.net

These ministers assist priests and deacons in distributing Communion during our weekday and weekend liturgies. To be eligible, one must be a confirmed Catholic in good standing, at least high school age, and have completed training with the Coordinator of Extraordinary Ministers. Assigned on rotation. 

Coordinator:  Ron Spindel
   email: eom@sdominic.com

This group oversees the financial aspects of the parish.  Participation in this committee is by invitation of the Pastor only.

Chair:  Scott Hawkins

This group provides advice and support around the raising of new funds,  from non-parish sources, through grant writing, estate gifts, raffles, fashion shows and other creative ways to raise significant funds.  Those who have ideas and / or experience in this type of activity are encouraged to step forward.  

This international men’s organization is organized locally in the parish as the Father Frank Anksorus Council. Members promote five areas of service – faith, community, family, youth and fellowship. Members are widely known to provide a wide variety of hands-on energy and skills to our parish. Meetings are generally monthly, with many other optional activities. 

Grand Knight:  Scott Clifford
   email: kofc6521@gmail.com
   Website: Knights of Columbus

These men and women proclaim the word of God at our liturgies. One must be confirmed, in good standing with the church, and have completed training with the Coordinator of Lectors. Lectors are assigned on rotation. 

Coordinator:  Gerry Spooner
   email: lectors@sdominic.com

This group is responsible for the planning and coordination of special liturgies including Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter.  Liturgy planners should be members of the parish who have a sense of liturgy and a willingness to learn and serve. 

Coordinator:  Sue Steffens
   (630) 739-0982
   email: a&e@sdominic.com

Cantors lead the assembly in song and proclaim the Psalm at Mass.  Rehearsals on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. 

Coordinator:  Rick Jeffrey
   (630) 257-0095
   email: music@sdominic.com

Sings at 10:00 AM Mass from the Sunday after Labor Day to the Feast of Corpus Christi and for various parish and community functions.  Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.  

Coordinator:  Rick Jeffrey
   (630) 257-0095
   email: music@sdominic.com

Hispanic adults and children (ten and up) play and sing at the Noon Mass on Sundays.  Rehearsals on Mondays at 7:00 PM. 

Coordinator:  Chris Rivera
   email: music@sdominic.com

Hispanic youth and young adults play and sing at the 2:00 PM Mass on Sundays.  Rehearsals on Fridays at 7:00 PM in the school. 

Coordinator:  Juan Chacon
   email: music@sdominic.com

This Hispanic group plays and sings for the Thursday evening Circulo De Oracion services and the Saturday 6:30 PM Mass. Rehearsals on Monday at 7:00 PM

Coordinator: Arturo Chacon
   email: music@sdominic.com

Sings for funerals and chapel services.  Rehearsals on the day of the funeral, one half hour before the service. 

Coordinator:  Rick Jeffrey
   (630) 257-0095
   email: music@sdominic.com

A combination of all choirs rehearse and sing as needed for bilingual liturgies such as Holy Week.  Rehearsals as needed. 

Coordinator:  Rick Jeffrey
   (630) 257-0095
   email: music@sdominic.com

Keyboard players/instrumentalists who are proficient with piano, organ or other instruments are always welcome. 

Coordinator:  Rick Jeffrey
   (630) 257-0095
   email: music@sdominic.com

The Parish Pastoral Council, in collaboration with the pastor, assumes responsibility for the overall well-being of the parish.  Its primary work is strategic planning; its secondary work is consultative, proposing practical solutions to improve the ongoing life of the parish.    By invitation of the council only. 

President:  Barb Linek
   (630) 747-4651
   email: pcouncil@sdominic.com

This ministry utilizes Extraordinary Ministers to bring Communion to those who can’t attend Mass. They provide communion services for seniors at Meadowbrook Manor every Wednesday and at Greenleaf  Apartments every Saturday.  This group also visits those who are ill in local hospitals, nursing homes and in homes in order  to provide emotional and spiritual support to them and to their families, as well as, bringing communion to the sick and home bound every First Friday of the month. 

Coordinator:  JoAnn Craig
   (630) 739-0245
   email: pcare@sdominic.com

Volunteers author petitions for use at Weekend masses.  Petition content is authored to reinforce the Gospel themes and events within the Parish.  Seasonal and Sunday petition resources and training are available.  On a monthly rotation basis. 

Coordinator:  Carol Krupka
   (630) 972-0274
   email: petitions@sdominic.com

Project Gabriel is a ministry responding to women who are pregnant and need help. They do this in many ways: by volunteering to work directly with the Moms as Angels, by working behind the scenes in support roles to the Angels, by donating money and/or goods, and by praying for the Moms, their families, and the overall success of Project Gabriel.

When a Mom is referred to us by the Women’s Choice Services Hotline, we respond with companionship, emotional, spiritual and material support, reflecting God’s love and helping them in their choice for life. 

Coordinator: Connie Rielley
   (630) 739-7960
   email: riel670@aol.com

For those who want to become Catholic or who lack sacraments, this ministry offers formal, weekly classes on the Catholic  faith leading to Baptism and other sacraments at Easter time.  There are severaltracks  for adults and teens.  Opportunities include teaching/discussion leaders.  Sessions run September to May, with each team member serving on a rotational basis. 

Coordinator:  Marian Schelli
   (630) 759-5103
   email: r-schelli@sbcglobal.net

For students who do not attend our grade school, this ministry conducts classroom based regular and special education for grades K-8, including sacramental preparations.  We also conduct a high school Confirmation class. Ministry opportunities include catechist, teacher aide and REO office roles in support of regular classes and  sacramental preparations.  Participation  is biweekly from Sept to June with periodic vacation weeks. 

Coordinator of Religious Education: Michelle Sadler
   (630) 739-5703 x23
   email: Sammichy@msn.com

This group coordinates Pro-Life activities including recitation of the rosary outside abortion clinics on Saturday mornings.  

Coordinator:   Open

This group meets every Tuesday evening in the Bride’s Room to recite the rosary.  All are welcome. 

Coordinator:   Carol Krupka
   (630) 972-0274
   email: carolkrupka316@aol.com

The Bolingbrook chapter includes about 35 members from both St. Francis and St. Dominic Churches. Membership is open to all who wish to live their faith by loving and serving their neighbor.

St. Vincent DePaul is different from most other aid organizations in that we only offer assistance after two members of the society meet with the needy family in their home.   Our chapter of  St. Vincent DePaul helps roughly 300 to 400 local families each year. The types of assistance we offer include: food, clothing and household items, assistance with utility bills and/or rent / mortgage, and budgeting advice.   We run resale stores, the car donation program, a senior citizen apartment building The stores not only provide free clothes and household items to needy but  it also provides funding to the St. Vincent DePaul Homeless Committee. 

Coordinator:  Jack Bender
   (630) 362-1627
   email: jackbender@wowway.com

Open to men and women, high school age and up, this ministry of service is responsible for greeting the faithful as we come into church, taking up the collection, distributing bulletins, and being of any assistance that might be needed to create a safe, welcoming environment for our liturgical celebrations. Ushers usually serve weekly at the same Mass. 

Coordinator: Bob Ligon 
   email: ushers@sdominic.com

For high school youth, this ministry offers a holistic program of Christian education, service projects and social activities under the direction of our Youth Ministry Director. Volunteer opportunities include adults who lead faith learning sessions, service projects, trips and social activities. Sessions are Friday nights during the school year, plus special conferences and projects. 

Coordinator:   Open