Ministries

Ministry Opportunities

Faith Formation

Parishioner of all ages  are welcome to deepen their faith through the following opportunities:


Religious Education & Spiritual Growth

  • Catechists & Assistants
  • Pre-School-6th Grade
  • 7th-8th Grade
  • Adult Faith Formation
  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
  • ENCOUNTER (OCIA for Teens)
  • CHRISTOS (for special needs parishioners)


Spirtitual Enrichment

  • Tiny Seekers (Children up to age 4 with a parent)
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Youth Ministry
  • Lay Carmelites (Formation in Carmelite spirituality)




Family Life Commission

Support and strengthen family and community life through these ministries:


  • Care for Creation
  • Pro-Life Ministry (Respect Life Committee)
  • Rosary Ministry
  • Prayer Ministry
  • Grandparents' Ministry
  • Grief Support
  • Young at Hearts
  • OLMC Young Adult Group
  • Mental Health Awareness Ministry

Liturgy Commission

Serve in the planning and celebration of the Mass through these important roles:

  • Mass Coordinators
  • Greeters
  • Ushers
  • Altar Servers
  • Lectors
  • Extraodinary Ministers of Holy Commuion
  • Cantors
  • Resurrection Choir
  • Instrumentalists
  • Altar Care Volunteers (liturgical enviornment)
  • Environmental/Decor Volunteers (seasonal decorations of the sanctuary)

Service Commission

Live out the Gospel through service to parishioners and the wider community:


Community Outreach and Support

  • Clothing Drive
  • Food Pantry & Holiday Food Drives
  • PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) Volunteers
  • Community Vegetables Garden
  • Holiday Dinners
  • Blood Drives


Parish & Community Engagement

  • Ministers of Care (homebound visitation)
  • Prayer Blanket Ministry
  • Burr Ridge Senior Center
  • New Parishioners Welcome Committee


Local Community Involvement

  • Darien Community Involvement/Business Alliance Association Events
  • Darien Dash 5K/10K
  • Darien Fest
  • Darien Business Alliance
  • 4th of July Parade

How can I serve?

As Catholic Christians, we are called to offer our time and talents in loving service, responding to God's gifts through our Baptism.


In doing so, we share in Christ's mission: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19).


Each of us has something meaningful to give. Through ministries of prayer, service, and community, we help build up the body of Christ and witness to the Gospel.


How is God Calling you to serve?


We invite you to prayerfully consider the many opportunities here at OLMC to share your gifts.


Thank-you, and may God bless you in your generosity.