Quest Service List

Please know how eager our parishioners are for you to be involved in the parish. Here are a few opportunities:

Retreat Leaders Needed - This ministry occurs throughout the year. Retreat Leaders journey with 7th & 8th graders for Formation Days, and with high school teens overnights and 3-day retreats.

Service Projects in Saints Peter & Paul Parish

People of Life - Mary Dorn 983-5792

Promotes respect for all life. Various opportunities to participate throughout the year. Call Mary.

Harvest Sunday - Joanne Kuttner 718- 2131

Teens in Quest groups distribute flyers on the first Sunday of November, and then return the following Sunday to pick up the food which is left out. Sorting and boxing the food occurs at our parish.

Pastoral Ministry to Senior Citizens - Paulette Shea/Helen Kolar 718-2155

Teens can help the elderly with yard work, housework, shopping, general chores, snow shoveling.

Mrs. Shea knows those in need, and will act as liaison.

St. Vincent de Paul - John Vest 961-3368

Help put together baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In March they need help collecting, loading, and sorting for their clothing drive.

May be other opportunities during the year.

Transitional Housing - Jack Flowers

This organization provides temporary shelter and support to homeless families. Periodically teens could help to move furniture and assist with other projects.

Undy Sunday - Nora Jackson (Christian Service Commission) 718-2158

Every October our parish has a collection of new underwear to be donated to families in need. We need help collecting, sorting, and delivering these undies!

Religious Education Office Volunteer Opportunities

Preschool Ministry - Theresa Pratt 718- 2133

Helping with preschool classes on Sunday mornings. Helping with Vacation Bible School for 1 week in the summer.

Children’s Ministry - Deacon Ron Brown 718- 2153

Helping with retreat activities for 3^rd and 4^th graders for 4 hours on Saturdays. Also, childcare for parent meetings during selected evenings.

Junior High Ministry - Theresa Pratt 718- 2133

Helping with service projects for 7^th and 8^th graders on Wednesday evenings during the school year for 1 ½ hours. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors welcome.

High School Ministry - Joanne Kuttner 718- 2131

Teens can participate in the vibrant life of our parish in many ways:

· Eucharistic Minister (Sophomore or older)

· Sing in Choir or play an instrument

· Lector

· Usher

· Children’s Liturgy of the Word

· Sunday morning nursery – during 9:30 Mass

· Music Ministry

· Serve as member of a Commission

· Serve as member of Parish Council

· Member of Teen Leadership Team = ATAC (Amazing Teen Ambassadors for Christ)

· Register any special talents you have to offer – will be called as needed

· Help with lock-in for Freshmen in May

· Help with 8^th grade Retreats

· Child Care for parishioners

Service Projects In the Naperville Area

Not only can you help out here, but you can also contact Gesse regarding other things that can be done in the community to aid the problems of hunger, poverty, and homelessness. He is willing to work with groups of teens to come up with creative projects that can be done in the community.

Teens must be 16 years or older (due to OSHA regulations) to actually work on a home site, and an adult leader must be present. All ages can help as volunteers for fundraisers that Habitat runs during the year. Anyone fourteen and older can do landscaping. Teens are encouraged to contact the campus chapters of Habitat for Humanity (there is currently one at Naperville Central and one starting up at Naperville North).

Teens are needed to help set up and clean up (there will be a short training session for this). Teens are also invited to bake sweets. Beth is the contact for the SSPP group which helps the P.A.D.S. program on the first Wednesday of every month, although there are several sites throughout the area. Also, tennis shoes and boots are in high demand and anyone willing to take charge of a shoe drive would be greatly appreciated.

Teens are needed to help with food sorting and cleaning. If teens are under 16, an adult must be present. Volunteers are needed Sundays, noon – 2:00 p.m. Much help is also needed in May for the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive.

Distribution of food occurs from 11am-2pm daily, which may make this project difficult during the school year – but don’t forget about summertime! Hesed House is also in need of help sorting and preparing food baskets around Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas.

This program provides year-round training and competition in several sports for kids and adults with mental retardation and related disabilities. Help is needed to set up, referee, officiate, and fundraise for a variety of events (including track and field at North Central College, bowling at Brunswick zone, and aquatics at Nequa Valey H.S.). Call the number above to request a volunteer info sheet. More info on the Special Olympics website.

American Cancer Association (DuPage Office) - Maggie Hallock or Susan Ward 932-1141

Looking for office volunteers, committee members, and help with special events. (See special events page!)

Teens can help with Bingo, walks to the Riverwalk, arts & crafts, and snacks. Teens are also welcome to share their talents with residents – the center has an organ and piano, as well as space for entertainment such as a play or skit. Office volunteer opportunities are also available.

Helping on the weekends with activities such as bingo, running movies for the residents, holding a coffee and conversation hour, or setting up games are some of the service opportunities offered here. St. Patrick’s also has an after school program where teens can “adopt” a resident as a grandparent and visit this person every once in a while.

Teens can be trained to work with children in the exhibits, or to help the staff in the art studio. The museum is also in need of some behind the scenes work such as data entry, and other office work that can be done after school. Groups can also come in to work on special projects such as repair and maintenance of the exhibits.

Teens (ages 10-17) are invited to join the Humane Society’s junior volunteer program with a parent. There is a $12 fee for both teens and parents, and participants in this program are expected to give 3 hrs of help per month. Volunteers will get hands-on experience as well as the chance to help with special events. Please take note that the number of volunteers is limited, and this program is not always open to new participants.

Teens 18 and older can apply for the adult volunteer program, which expects a 6 month commitment of 1 hour per week. Both hands-on opportunities as well as assistance with other projects and office work are available to adult volunteers.

Letter Writing

Letters to Santa

S.A.L.T. (Service Action Leadership Team)

Service Day - 2008/2009 Dates TBD

St. Patricks Nursing Home

30 Hour Food Fast Project - March 6-7, 2009

Mission Trips - 2008/2009 Trips

Special Event Volunteer Opportunities

Additional Service Opportunities - in our Parish & Beyond!

Religious Education Office Volunteer Opportunities

Service Projects In the Naperville Area