Faith in Action
Service and Social Ministries
Our Service and Social Ministries build community and serve Christ in one another. These ministries live and support the Beatitutes to minister to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our parish and the community at large.
Interested in joining one of these ministries? New members are always welcome and needed!
List of Services
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Bridge CommunitiesList Item 1
A grassroots charitable organization serving homeless families in DuPage County. Its mission is to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency by working with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services. As a partner, the St. Irene's Bridge Committee is seeking volunteers to help serve our homeless family. If interested in volunteering, contact Tim Delaney or visit our website at www.hustleupthehillforthehomeless.com. For more general info refer to www.bridgecommunities.org.
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Food Pantry
St. Irene partners with other Warrenville churches to support our local Neighborhood Food Pantry located at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
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HospitalityList Item 3
Provides support, encouragement, opportunities for greater involvement, connectedness and service to each other. Hospitality is hosted after mass the second Sunday of each month and includes celebration of birthdays and anniversaries for the month.
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Knights of ColumbusList Item 4
Our men's service organization that provides members with the opportunity to discover the importance of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism to our country, world and Church.
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LunchBunch Ministry
Through our Christian beliefs and ideals, encourages, nurtures, comforts, community service works through monthly gatherings - open to our over 55 Faith Community.
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Many Hands Ministers
Not able to make an ongoing commitment to serve? This group of individuals are called upon for miscellaneous projects and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
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Special Events Team
Throughout the year, St. Irene brings the community together for fun and fellowship. To make these events successful, we need a wealth of volunteers at various levels of involvement.
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St. Irene Women of Faith
Previously our CCW and Ladies' Auxiliary, this new organization supports, empowers, and educates all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.