Dear Parishioners, It is my pleasure to introduce you to the members of our Parish Council. These individuals--fellow parishioners called forth to serve--have generously offered their time and talents tohelp guide our parish community. Their dedication is a testament to their faith, and a demonstration of their commitment to our beloved parish.
The members of the Parish Council are committed to exercising the theological virtues offaith, hope, and charity, as they serve our community, as disciples of Christ. The three mainareas of focus are to form a Welcome Committee, to support and help our various ministriesto grow and engage our parish community and surrounding area, as well as to foster spiritualgrowth among our parishioners.
We look forward to working with our clergy, lay staff, and parishioners alike, doing our part to help make Our Lady of Peace a place where all peoples can come to encounter the love of God and of neighbor.
Eric Koranteng
KorantengEric and his family have been parishioners at Our Lady of Peace for 22years and counting. Outside of his private work life, Eric devotes much ofhis spare time to his Catholic faith at the parish and diocesan level. Ericcurrently serves as a Lector and is a member of the Eucharistic Apostlesof the Divine Mercy (EADM), of Our Lady of Peace Parish. He alsovolunteers (as a sub), with the Deacon Paul Brachle Food Pantry Ministryof Our Lady of Peace and has served on previous parish councils of Our Lady of Peace Parish.
"I am the light of this world. Whoever follows me will not walk indarkness but will have the light of life." John 8:12
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Tony Schiappa
I am proud to serve as a member of the Pastoral Committee for Our Lady of Peace Church. My family has been parishioners at Our Lady of Peace for 13 years. Two of my children graduated from Our Lady of Peace School and my third child completed the fourth grade before the school closed. I have been a lector for the 10:00 am mass on Sundays and enjoy spending time with my church family; it gives me great joy to be surrounded by my brothers and sisters in faith. I also serve my community as a Trustee for the Village of Burr Ridge. These roles, along with that of husband and father, fulfill me.
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8
Jane Moss
Jane Moss has been a parishioner at Our Lady of Peace for more than 40 years. My husband Dan went through the RCIA program 4 years ago. We have two sons, Matt and Chris and two grandchildren. I retired from Darien District 61 Schools as a Reading Specialist. I am a Eucharistic Minister, usually at the 8:00 Mass. I look forward to serving on the Parish Council of Our Lady of Peace.
“Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalms 124:8
Pam Welgos
My name is Pam Welgos. I’ve been married to my husband Joe for almost 42 years. We have five beautiful children and four energetic grandkids.
Our family have been members of the Our Lady of Peace parish for 20 plus years. At OLOP I have been involved in several programs including Christ Renews His Parish
(CRHP), Welcome, Alpha and The Rescue Project. I have also served as a team member on several Women’s Cursillo Weekends. Currently, I am a Eucharistic Minister and participate in the Arts & Environment Ministry.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Theresa Del Medico
My name is Theresa Del Medico, and I am a wife and mother of four. I grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana– the youngest of 12 children in a large, Italian, Catholic family. I graduated from Purdue University and worked for years as a structural engineer. I am now a stay at home mom. We have been parishioners at Our Lady of Peace since we moved to the area 11 years ago, and our children previously attended Our Lady of Peace School. Besides the Parish Council, I am involved in the Moms' Group and the Welcome Committee.
"I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh." John 6:51
Rod Tolentino
Rod and Gertie Tolentino have two sons and have been Our Lady of Peace parishioners since they moved to Darien in 1994. Throughout this time, Rod has been involved in several ministries, including Christ Renews His Parish (Welcome), Alpha, and The Rescue Project. He actively participates in the Eucharistic Adoration ministry.
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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