Care Ministries
Respect Life
Grief Ministry
Seasons of Hope
Ministry of Care
Prayer Line
St. John the Baptist Respect LIfe
Our purpose is to help parishioners be informed, pray, and act to restore respect and legal protection for every human life at all stages.
The time commitment varies throughout the year. State and Federal legislation information concerning Life issues is available through an email network, and we are asked to respond to these "Action Alerts" via phone calls or emails; help is needed on service projects to help mothers and babies in need; and we are encouraged to participate in several prayer events annually.
You can tailor your commitment to your time and desire to help.
For more information, contact:
Deacon Joe Verdico
630.668.0918 x 610
deaconjoe@stjohnwinfield.org
Grief Ministry
We are here for you
The grief ministry is a sharing and healing group designed to help you through the difficulties of the grieving process. We come together to share stories and methods to better understand grief and loss.
Meets the first Wednesday of the month, August through June.
For more information, contact:
Ralph or Linda Grieco
lgrieco@att.net
If you or someone you know are bereaved due to the loss of a spouse, family member or close friend through death, then Seasons of Hope (SOH) may be a way to assist you on your grief journey. At St. John the Baptist, SOH is a unique, Christ-centered Catholic support group for the bereaved. The program is divided into four,
six-week sessions, called Seasons, which are held throughout the year. Participants may join at the beginning of any Season. Our meetings are held on Thursdays in the parish office from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Registration is required for each season. Please contact Deacon Joe Verdico at 630-668-0918, ext. 610, or by email at deaconjoe@stjohnwinfield.org for more information or to register for a Season. There is no charge to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring a bible to each session.
Seasons of Hope 2026 - 2027
Ministry of Care
to the homebound
St. John the Baptist's Ministers of Care bring Christ's Body, His Word and His Presence to homebound parishioners and those living within our parish boundaries.
The homebound person may be unable to attend church for various reasons, including illness, recuperation or home hospice. A typical visit is approximately 30 minutes once a week. The Diocese of Joliet requires a Care Minister to have been a Eucharistic Minister and complete the Minister of Care training. The only skills necessary are to be a caring person, a good listener, respectful of God's people and their dignity, and want to share a bit of Christ's love.
For more information, contact
Deacon Joe Verdico
630-668-0918, ext. 610
deaconjoe@stjohnwinfield.org
Prayer Line
praying as a community
The prayer line group prays for the needs of the parish and parishioners. When you join our group, you will receive an email with the requests, and we kindly ask you to add them to your daily prayers. Additionally, we take requests for the prayer line.
For more information, contact:
Shirley Axelson
1axelson@comcast.net
0S233 Church Street
Winfield, IL 60190
P: 630.668.0918 F: 630.668.1074
Email: contactus@stjohnwinfield.org