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The Many Dimensions of the Body of Christ

Liturgies at St. Nicholas embody the vibrancy and spiritual life of the parish. The time, treasure, and talent of our liturgical ministries are evident in abundance: musicians, artists, lectors, ushers, sacristans, Children’s Liturgy of the Word leaders – all join together to manifest the many dimensions and aspects of the Body of Christ. These ministries meet regularly throughout the year to pray, plan and prepare for the Sundays, feasts, and seasons of the liturgical year.

While the work of spiritual life begins with liturgy, it does not end there. Through sacramental preparation, scripture study groups, and adult faith enrichment programs we work toward strengthening and enriching our spiritual life.

Our many Ministries and contact information can be found below.
Altar Servers
Grade school students (3rd grade and above) and teenagers are welcome to join this important ministry of assisting the presider at liturgies. Must have received First Communion. Training and formation are provided.

For more information on becoming an Altar Server contact:

Pat Tomich (English)
pmtomich@gmail.com
773.704.4740

Leonor Rojas (8:30 am Spanish)
leonorr413@gmail.com
847.902.4051

Yolanda Salgado (1:00 pm Spanish)
salgado-yolanda@comcast.net
847.869.7173

​James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB (Youth Mass/Misa de jóvenes)
jholzhauerchuckas@archchicago.org
847.719.9071 x1
Art & Environment
The Art & Environment Committee works collaboratively to create and enhance the interior and exterior spaces at St. Nicholas to foster an atmosphere of prayer, peace, and community.

Please contact TBD
Children's Liturgy
Children meet to break open the Word of God in an age-appropriate way, no registration or regular attendance required. See the Children's Resources page of the UCYM website for more information and current virtual resources.
Eucharistic Ministers
 Any Catholic who has been confirmed may become a Eucharistic minister. New minister trainings are held twice per year, and new ministers are always welcome. Other than attending one training, the only task is to assist at Mass by ministering either the bread or wine. This is a gentle way to become involved, and it is a very rewarding experience for many of the ministers.

For more information on becoming a Eucharistic Minister contact:

Eileen Hogan-Heineman (English)
eileen.hogan.heineman@gmail.com
847-809-6356

Marty Bratek (English)
mbratek3601@gmail.com
850-896-6633

Elia Delgado (8:30 am Spanish)
847.454.6853

Juanita Tamayo (1:00 pm Spanish)
jtamayo@nickchurch.org
847.864.1185 x29

James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB (Youth/Jóvenes)
jholzhauerchuckas@archchicago.org
847.719.9071 x1
Greeters & Ushers
 People of all ages, high school and above, provide hospitality and assist in the seating of the assembly. Ushers also take up the collection and distribute bulletins.

For more information on becoming a Greeterr/Ushers contact:

GREETERS
TBD

USHERS
Bill Galush (4:30 pm)
wgalush@gmail.com
847.475.6372

Marco Antonio Noria (8:30 am Spanish)
847.869.5921
goldenhead@sbcglobal.net

Jim Weiland (10:15 am English)
jweiland@juno.com
847.864.8124
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Edgar Vega (1:00 pm Spanish)
224.595.9581
anelyedgar2016@gmail.com
Lectors
Lectors proclaim God’s word to the worshipping assembly. Parishioners who have a love of scripture, have a strong voice and enjoy reading outloud are encouraged to join in the ministry. Training is given and required.
For more information on becoming a Lector contact:

TBD (English)

Maru Martinez (8:30 am Spanish)
maruma51@att.net
224.563.9892

José Juan Moreno (1:00 pm Spanish)
josejmoreno@comcast.net
224.610.0752

​James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB (Youth/Jóvenes)
jholzhauer-chuckas@nickchurch.org
847.719.9071 x1
Music Ministry
For more information on participating in one of the many Music Ministry opportunities contact Ace Gangoso 
​agangoso@nickchurch.org or 847.864.1185 x34 or visit the Music Ministry Page.
Prayer Circle (Spanish)
The Charismatic Prayer Group meets to pray in Spanish on Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 pm in the Chapel.

For more information contact Arturo Becerra
arturobecerra715952@yahoo.com
847.596.1994
Relent Committee
During Lent, small groups of parishioners gather weekly, usually in parishioners’ homes, to reflect on the Lenten scriptures and their implications for daily living.

For more information on ReLent contact James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB 
jholzhauerchuckas@archchicago.org
847.719.9071 x1
Sacristans & Assistants
The sacristan lights the candles, arranges the liturgical books, vessels, bread and wine and other materials that are necessary for the celebration of Mass. The sacristan checks to see that the other liturgical ministers are present including Lectors, Eucharistic ministers and altar servers. The sacristan recruits the cross bearer and other ministers if the assigned ministers are not present. After Mass, the sacristan sees that vessels are cleaned and put away. The sacristan needs to be at church 40 minutes prior to the start of Mass.

For more information on becoming a Sacristan or Sacristan's Assistant contact Betty Czuchra
​czuchrab@att.net
847.864.6387
Spiritual Direction
In spiritual direction, one meets with a qualified, trained director who assists the directee in focusing on the relationship with God, God’s presence and action in one’s life, and one’s response to the mystery of unconditional love.

For more information on Spiritual Direction contact:

Patricia Ballard
pattijoballard@gmail.com
773.852.0979

Julie Berggren
juliekberggren@gmail.com
847.338.1139

Michael Doyle
celloman66@gmail.com
847.571.6572

Sue Garthwaite
smgart@comcast.net
847.328.5320

Maureen Martin
mauramar@att.net
847.275.3980
Wedding Coordinators
The Wedding Coordinator ministry at St. Nicholas seeks to offer the parish’s hospitality to couples marrying in our church. Coordinators attend the rehearsal and the ceremony assisting the presider and the bridal party as needed.

For more information on becoming a Wedding Coordinator contact Betty Czuchra
czuchrab@att.net
847.864.6387