PADS...Is an organization in the southern  suburbs which provides food and shelter for the homeless during the months of October through April. Our church hall serves as a shelter site on Friday nights.

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND OUTREACH... In an effort to better understand and appreciate the cultural differences among our parishioners, we have organized various ethnic groups for the purpose of enriching our parish community through our liturgies and special parish celebrations.

ELIZABETH MINISTRY...Outreach to women during the joys and sorrows of childbearing years, bringing together women who share similar stories and providing an opportunity for one-to-one ministry.  The Elizabeth Ministry joins with parents in celebrating the wonders of pregnancy and birth; offers support and healing at moments of complications, crisis , miscarriage, or the loss of an infant or child; offers compassion and support for couples dealing with fertility issues; shares the ups and downs of the adoption process; and, prayer, blessing, and family support.

PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY...Known as the Good Shepherd Catholic Prison Ministry, this group ministers to the inmates at the Joliet correctional center. Now has one Communion service on Saturday and we visit cell-to-cell on Sundays. We are now involved in starting a "Kairos Outside" retreat for women (wives, mothers, and daughters) who have men they love in prison.

VIDEO PRODUCTION GROUP...Is involved in videotaping one weekday mass each week, to be shown in neighboring hospitals and nursing homes.

DRIVERS...Volunteers provide transportation to and from church for Sunday mass and other parish celebrations, as requested.