Put Your Faith Into Action
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish believes in serving the Lord by serving His people…in big ways and small ways…in our parish, in our community…and beyond.
Whether it’s sharing a meal, lending a hand, or simply showing up with love, there’s always a way to make a difference at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Turn compassion into action through projects that serve our neighbors and share the love of Christ in tangible ways.
This Might Be for You If…
- You want to make a real, tangible difference
- You’re looking for hands-on ways to live your faith
- You enjoy serving alongside others
- You want to be part of something meaningful
- You believe small acts of love can change lives
You don’t need a lot of time, just a willing heart.
Start with Something Simple
Not sure where to begin? Try one of these:
Ways to Serve
Good Samaritan Ministry
Feeding Our Neighbors Near and Far
This ministry brings people together to serve those in need, right here in our community and around the world.
Summer Suppers. A parish favorite—simple meals, shared with love, making a real impact locally on the first Thursday of the month (May–September).
Feed My Starving Children. Join the Good Samaritan Ministry and other parish groups to help pack meals that feed children around the world.
Whether you serve once or often, you’ll leave knowing you made a difference.
Get Involved. Contact the parish office at (847) 979-0901 or sgoranson@archchicago.org to learn more.
Respect Life Ministry
Supporting Life at Every Stage
From conception to natural death, every life is a gift.
This ministry invites parishioners to support life through prayer, service, and advocacy, offering meaningful ways to get involved throughout the year.
Put faith into action.
Help serve those in need through parish outreach efforts—from feeding the hungry to supporting local and global missions. I’m interested.
Explore Respect Life
Youth Ministry
Serving, Leading, and Growing Together. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish teens don’t just talk about service, they live it. Youth Ministry provides meaningful opportunities to serve, including:
- Visiting Victory Centre, a local senior center, to lead games and activities
- Serving at parish events like Pancake Breakfasts and Pasta Dinners
- Helping at Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Religious Ed, or Totus Tuus
- Participating in Feed My Starving Children outings
Summer Mission Trip. The highlight of the year: A week-long service experience at Catholic Heart Work Camp, where teens serve communities in need and grow in faith together.
Walk alongside teens in faith.
Support our youth through gatherings, service, and formation—helping them belong, grow, and encounter Christ. I’m interested.
Explore Youth Ministry
Marriage & Family Ministry
Put faith into action while building meaningful connections with other families and couples in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish community. Through service opportunities like packing College Care Cartons for students away from home, volunteering at Feed My Starving Children, and participating in family-friendly outreach events, Marriage & Family Ministry offers opportunities to grow together in compassion, fellowship, and service to others. Whether you’re newly married, raising a family, or empty nesters, there’s a place for you to share your gifts and make a difference.
Get Involved. Contact the parish office at (847) 979-0901 or sgoranson@archchicago.org to learn more.
Grounds & Garden
Parish Stewardship. Care for the place we call home.
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Grounds & Garden Ministry helps keep our parish beautiful year-round.
Dig in. Contact the parish office at (847) 979-0901 or sgoranson@archchicago.org to learn more.
Service Is Who We Are
Throughout the year, our parish and school come together to serve in many ways:
Season of Giving. Preparing our hearts for Christmas.
- Our Lady of the Angels (toys, gifts, stocking stuffers for orphans)
- Christmas Angels (adopting families in need)
- WINGS (supporting survivors of domestic violence)
Season for Life. Raising awareness and supporting crisis pregnancy centers through prayer, education, and donations.
Ongoing Drives. Food, personal care items, and other essentials collected throughout the year.
These efforts aren’t just events, they are expressions of who we are as Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish family.
Why It Matters
When we serve others, we encounter Christ. In the faces we meet…In the hands we help…In the lives we touch…
Service changes others, but it also changes us.
Take the First Step
You don’t have to do everything. Just do something. Start small. Try once. Show up. We’ll walk with you from there.
I’m Interested. Contact the Parish Office at (847) 979-0901 or sgoranson@archchicago.org to be connected to learn more.
