ORGANIZATIONS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Precious Blood Council #9689 meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month in Saint Gilbert's Chapel Hall. This fraternal benefit society is open to Catholic men, 18 years and older. Our council at Saint Gilbert actively provides financial and spiritual assistance to the needs of the Church, school, priesthood and community.
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Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles that the order was founded over a Century ago and remains true to them today.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Senior Events – Community Connections Grant
Catholic Charities Lake County Senior Services offers a variety of programs and events for those that are 60+ throughout Lake County. Programming is now available In-Person, Zoom Only & Hybrid (In-Person & Zoom) as noted on each event posting. For more information contact Kari M. Pohar, Coordinator of Senior Services, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: (847) 740-6708 OR email: kpohar@catholiccharities.net

CUB/BOY SCOUTS
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are dedicated to preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
PADS
Providing Advocacy, Dignity, and Shelter
PADS offers shelter and a hot meal to the homeless people of Lake County, IL. The program is heavily dependent on donations. Over the years, St. Gilbert has played a vital role in the program.
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For more information concerning PADS and current donation/volunteer opportunities, please refer to the following website:
ST. GILBERT GIVING TREE
50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!
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The Giving Tree committee organizes the annual collection of gifts for Catholic Charities and gift cards for St. Vincent de Paul, St. Benedict the African, and PADS during the Christmas season.
Thank you to all who have participated in any way to bring Christmas joy to our neighbors in need for the last 50 years.
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Giving Tree tables will be setup in the Narthex starting November 11. Please see the attached flyer for details:
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
As previously announced, and as the demand for food continues to be strong, the SVdP Ministry at Saint Gilbert has partnered with the Avon Township Food Pantry to provide food to the needy during these most difficult times. Those in need of food should pick up their food from Avon Cares Food Pantry.
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Avon Cares Food Pantry
25519 W. Rt. 134
Ingleside, IL 60041
Phone: (847) 912-9278
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The Avon Food Pantry accepts both perishable and non perishable food items. They have communicated that they are in desperate need of donations and particularly the following food items: Canned fruits and vegetables; peanut butter; spaghetti sauce; macaroni and cheese and canned soup. If you would like to become a friend of the poor please consider making a food donation to Avon.
Your continued support of our ministry is greatly appreciated.
May God bless each of you this day and always.
Learn more by visiting our St. Vincent de Paul Page.
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