Service, Support, & Social Justice Ministries
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At St. Isaac Jogues we are committed to showing the love of Jesus by caring for the physical and spiritual needs of those in our parish, our community, our nation, and our world through targeted ministries that address particular needs.
Read below for descriptions of each of these ministries.
If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please refer to our list of Community Resources/Social Services.
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Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you welcomed me; I was naked and you clothed me; I was ill and you took care of me; I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
Matthew 25:34-36 (NCB)
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Support Groups/Ministries
- Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group
- Ministry of Care
- Elizabeth Ministry
- Saint Monica Parent Support Group
- Assisted Suicide & Catholics
- Respect Life Ministry
- Surviving Divorce
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Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group
The loss of a loved one can be painful, emotional, lonely, and confusing.If you or someone you know needs consolation after losing a loved one, you are invited to participate in a Group Grief Support Program here at St. Isaac Jogues Parish. This program, Seasons of Hope, will be held on Tuesday evenings beginning January 7th from 6:30-8:00 PM in the church rectory building (306 W. 4th St.).
2025 Schedule:- Season One- Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
- Season Two - Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8
- Season Three - May 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
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St. Isaac Jogues provides visitation and distribution of the Eucharist to homebound and hospitalized people. To request a visit for yourself or someone you know in our parish who can't leave home, please call our Christian Service office (630-655-5710).
To volunteer with this ministry, please contact Margie Connelly ([email protected])
To request an anointing by a priest, call our Rectory Office at 630-323-1248.
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As a parish community, we recognize the sanctity of human life. The Elizabeth Ministry is a national Catholic organization that was founded to provide hope and healing for women and families experiencing the joys and sorrows of the childbearing and parenting years. The St Isaac Jogues’ Elizabeth Ministry chapter was founded 25 years ago, in 1998, by Mary Bauer, uniting her extensive professional experience with her strong, active faith. It has evolved with the needs of our parish, and is now again evolving to reach out to women and families, especially after being so isolated during the pandemic.
Having become aware of the many diverse needs of our parish community feeling distress in their families in addition to losses, including grandparents' concerns for their own grown children and grandchildren, we are supporting them currently via our prayer ministry. Adjacent to the statue of Saints Anne & Mary is our Rosebud Program. Please take a moment to visit this area at any time, complete your prayer requests, and place a rosebud in the vase.
If you or any loved one is experiencing greater difficulty surrounding grief related to a loss or are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, these SIJ parishioners can provide a listening ear and can help direct you to resources in our area.
Elizabeth Ministry: Mary Bauer, RN, CNM 630-567-6217 or [email protected]
Respect Life: Amy Keane 630-234-3866 or [email protected]For further help
* Still Missed Support Group of Hinsdale Hospital for families coping with pregnancy/newborn loss. 630-856-4497
* Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois 847-205-4555
* North Shore University Health Systems MOMs 24/7 Hotline 1-866-364-6667
* Illinois Suicide and Crisis Hotline call or text 988
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The St. Isaac Jogues Respect Life Ministry has pulled together an entire page of resources and information related to protecting the unborn, coming alongside pregnant women, and supporting women post-abortion.
Visit the Respect Life Ministry Page
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Community Service Opportunities
- Blood Drive
- Emergency Assistance
- Food for the Poor
- LaGrange Soup Kitchen
- Our Lady's Rosary Makers
- Transitional Housing Ministry
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Check back later for information on our next blood drive!
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St. Isaac Jogues does not offer direct financial assistance to those in need. However, we do partner with some excellent local organizations that do. If you or someone you know in our community are in need of emergency assistance, we suggest you reach out to the following organizations:
Hinsdale Family Services
19 E. Chicago Ave.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-323-2500
(hosts a food pantry and offers holiday gift assistance)
Joliet Diocese Catholic Charities
3130 Finley Rd., Suite 520
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-495-8008
(offers a large variety of services including mobile food pantry, emergency housing, aging & disability services, community classes, and early childhood services)
People's Resource Center
104 Chestnut Ave.
Westmont, IL 60559
630-682-5402
(offers a food pantry, clothes closet, job assistance, emergency rent & mortgage, financial/social services, adult learning & literacy, and more)
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On the first full weekend of each month, parishioners are encouraged to donate non-perishable food and household items for those in our community who are undergoing financial hardships. Donations can be placed in the designated wood collection boxes in the southeast corner of the Narthex and beside the exit at the porte-cochère.Suggested donations:
- canned vegetables, fruits, tuna, chili, soups,
- dry items like pasta, rice, instant potatoes, hamburger helper, and pasta sauces
- household items such as paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies
- personal items like deodorant, shampoo, soap, and toothpaste
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LaGrange Soup Kitchen is held at LaGrange Congregational Church, 100 6th Ave., La Grange, IL 60525
Volunteer hours: Saturdays, 9:30am to 1:30pm
LaGrange Soup Kitchen runs a Saturday meals program for about 30 guests each week. Volunteers are always appreciated to help with preparation, serving, and clean-up. Sign up by contacting Amanda Ries at 815-483-8458.
Groups of volunteers are welcome to take responsibility for all aspects on certain Saturdays, from planning the menu and purchasing food to recruiting volunteers and cooking, serving and cleaning up. If your small group or ministry group would like to sign up to run the kitchen for a week, contact Amanda at the number above.
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Women from area parishes gather at St. Isaac Jogues once a month to make all-twine rosaries to give to our military, local missions, and missions around the world. No experience is necessary.
For more information contact Mary Alice Fitzpatrick. 630-325-6184. [email protected]
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Provides housing and mentoring for homeless families, funded by St. Isaac Jogues parishioners and partnering with Bridge Communities, Inc., and Catholic Charities.
To get involved in this ministry, contact Dave Perkowski ([email protected]).
