Parish Pastoral Council

The Parish Pastoral Council is the primary consultative body of the parish. It works in conjunction with Pastor to assess the needs of the parish and to develop goals and plans to meet those needs. The Parish Pastoral Council works together with its four commissions to implement goals and objectives. The structure below helps to facilitate parish ministries and insures ongoing development and continuity in our efforts to live out faith and build up the kingdom of God.

For more information on Parish Organizations, view our PowerPoint Presentation

Our organizations are intended to help build community and family life.

Education Commission
The Education Commission supports and nurtures a comprehensive plan for the religious formation and education of the entire faith community. Their priorities include: religious formation for children (including the parish school and the Religious Education Program), sacramental preparation (including baptism and marriage), and adult faith formation (including the RCIA process, Bible study and the parish retreat).

  • Baptismal Ministry Sue Cunnea
  • Bible Study Mike McCann
  • Gather the Children Jim Langwell
  • Incarnation School
  • Manna Program Bridget Moran
  • Market Day Program Laurie Gibson
  • RCIA Kathy McNicholas
  • Religious Education Program Kathy McNicholas
  • Religious Education Board Sharon Wanatowicz
  • School Board Colleen Breslin
  • Technology Committee
  • Adult Education Colleen Evancich

Human Concerns Commission

The Human Concerns Commission deals with issues of basic human needs, poverty, and justice and peace. It promotes the social teaching of the Church, respect for human life at all stages, and cooperates with other organizations and outreach beyond our own parish community.

  • Bereavement Committee Virginia Bannon
  • Ministry of Care Kathy McNicholas
  • Coat / Blanket Drive
  • Giving Tree
  • Easter Baskets
  • PADS Marsha Canada
  • Peace & Justice Bob Moran
  • St. Vincent DePaul Society Mike Lahart
  • Health Ministry Kathleen Pajak

Parish Life Commission

The Parish Life Commission is concerned with the more concrete and social aspects of our communal life, such as youth ministry, athletics, men’s and women’s groups, and the parish picnic. This commission also addresses issues involving parish grounds, facilities and finances.

  • Altar Guild Marge Helmcke
  • Athletic Association Chris Newhall
  • Bernardin Center Robert Utterback
  • Building Committee Bill Dowgiallo
  • Finance Committee Gerald Nieukirk
  • Garden Club Tom and Linda Tomczuk
  • Girl Scouts Kim Burke
  • Maintenance Bill Liberio
  • Mothers' Club Jennifer Stoettner
  • Nursery Colleen Burns
  • Senior Citizens Sophie Horvath
  • Youth Group Carrie Roca-Dawson
Pastoral Council
  • Pastoral Council Kathleen Pajak
  • Education Commission Colleen Evanich
  • Human Concerns Commission
  • Parish Life Commission Gerald Nieukirk
  • Spiritual Life Commission Doris Kruse

Spiritual Life Commission

The Spiritual Life Commission supports and nurtures the spiritual life of the parish community. Their priorities include: the liturgy itself, (including all liturgical ministries, the music ministries and the worship space itself), other sacraments of the Church (including parish Reconciliation services), the Adoration Chapel, and planning the Parish Mission.

  • Altar Servers Father Bill Wilkosz
  • Church Environment
  • Eucharistic Ministers Pam Stach
  • Liturgy Committee Kay Kueltzo
  • Ministry of Praise Bob Fuesel
  • Music Ministry Karen Deegan
  • Perpetual Adoration Bob Fuesel
  • Prayer Chain Arlene Schuster
  • Readers and Commentators Bob Moran
  • Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality Shirley Lenz
If you are interested in becoming involved in any of the Commissions, please call the Parish Office at 708-597-3180.

News & Events
11/19/09 - Mother's Club website is up and running!

6/14/10 - A Letter From Fr. Bill To The People Of Incarnation

Bulletins

August 29, 2010 (1216 kb)

Contact Us
5757 W. 127th St.
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Our Phone # is:
(708)597-3180

Our Fax # is:
(708)597-2452

Our E-mail is:
church@incarnationcatholic.com

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