SAINT GILBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Grayslake, Illinois
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DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
MISSION STATEMENT
Create and coordinate spiritual opportunities that enable people to have authentic encounters with Jesus Christ. Commit to serving as intentional disciples to help support the parish. Emphasize ways to enhance prayer, promote the sacraments, support faith formation, and encourage discipleship. The Discipleship Group aims to answer Jesus’s call: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...” (Matthew 28:19) Please contact the St. Gilbert Discipleship group if you are interested in getting involved, receiving support, or would like to suggest a spiritual event. For more information, contact:
Brian Fisher (847) 226-0675 or
Letty Medina (224) 221-8445
MEMBERS
Janet Andre
Deacon Tom and Virginia Biegel
Michele Ecklund
Brian and Angie Fisher
Daphne Kinzig
Chris and Letty Medina
Kim Schlicksup
Pat and Patti Shanders
Marge Slawek
Toni Smith
Paul and Joan Spheeris
Crystal and Kevin Sullivan
WHAT WE DO
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday: 9:00AM-9:00PM, Saint Gilbert Chapel. You are invited to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament during our weekly adoration. Silent prayer is encouraged – time to speak from your hearts to God and for God to speak to your hearts! What prayer is on your mind?​​​
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Healing Prayer: 3rd Monday of the Month (except December) from 7:00PM to 9:00PM in the main Church. Praying of the rosary, offering a Holy Hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and worship music. People seeking healing will be invited to step forward for prayer while maintaining social distancing. Hosted by Deacon Tom Biegel, along with a small prayer and intercessory team.​
PAST CONTRIBUTIONS AND EVENTS
December 2022 Advent Day of Renewal
March 2022 Lenten Day of Renewal
October 2021 Parish Mission with Deacon Keith Strohm focusing on Breaking the Power of Sin, Unleashing the Spirit, and Healing of mind, body, and spirit.
February 2021 Lenten Day of Renewal with Eucharistic Adoration and Confession
February 2021 Biblical Walk Through Mass led by Deacons Brian Fisher & Tom Biegel exploring the parts of the Mass and the significance of words and gestures leading us to a more meaningful worship experience
November 2020 Distributed Holy Water and Holy Water Cards for home use.
January 2020 Wild Goose 6-week series on the Holy Spirit and Prayer
December 2019 Advent Day of Spiritual Renewal; 12 Hours of Confession & Adoration & Vatican Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles
April 2019 "A Pathway to the Soul: Prayer and Friendship with God". An Easter Retreat with Patricia Klein, M.A., DMin (Cand.
April 2019 LOVED.HEALED.ANOINTED. St. Gilbert Parish Mission with Fr. Matt O'Donnell & Fr. Brad Zamora of Arise Preaching: Encounters through Story & Song
October 2018 "Find Your Greatness" - Dr. Alan Hunt, Dynamic Catholic, dynamiccatholic.com
October 2018 REBOOT “Live the Life You Were Made For”-Chris Stefanick. reallifecatholic.com
September 2018 “Mary, Medjugorje and the Call to Discipleship” – Ann Vucic
January 2018 “Sharing the Heart of the Gospel” - Deacon Keith Strohm, Lenten Renewal 1 Day Retreat
Lent 2018 Adoration Awareness/Communications
Lent 2018 4 Week Formed Video Series & Fellowship Opportunity after 10:30AM Mass
September 2017 “Losing a Child”. Witness Talk with Joan Spheeris
April 2017 "The Choice, The Climb, The Kingdom" - Ann Vucic & Letty Medina. 1/2 Day Retreat
Advent 2017 Discipleship Prayer distributed on business cards in Narthex & laminated cards placed into each hymnal in church pews