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.
FAMILY ROSARY
Looking for an opportunity to pray together?
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Join us online for Family Rosary on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM-7:00PM, January through December. Everyone is welcome!
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We use a presentation with the prayers & some quick meditations on the mysteries so it is easy to join in. Families are welcome to either lead a mystery or just pray along.
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Circle 6:30PM on the first Wednesdays on your calendar, and join the Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 794 7558 3326
Passcode: hDfU8F
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
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:
Please join the continued efforts of United Protestant Church (UPC) and St. Gilbert Parish in their service for the homeless of Lake County by purchasing an item from this list and placing it in the container outside the UPC main entrance (54 S. Whitney St, Grayslake, IL 60030):
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basic cleaning supplies (wipes, PineSol, etc)
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mouse traps (glue or stick, must not contain poison)
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microwavable lunch and dinner items (Chef Boyardee, Easy Mac, Cup of Soup, Ramen Cups, Dinty Moore Meals, 90-Second Rice Packets, Apple Sauce Cups, Granola or Breakfast Bars, Beef Jerky, Instant Oatmeal Packets, Fruit or Jello Cups, Tuna Packets, etc)
Thank you for the continued support!
ST. GILBERT GIVING TREE
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 51 years.
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Giving Tree tables will be setup in the Narthex starting November 16th. Please see our flyers for details:
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PADS Wish List​​
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
319 Nippersink Road
Round Lake, IL 60073
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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