Outreach Ministries

Works of Mercy

Each human being is made in the image and likeness of God, and so deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells us that at the end of all things, we will be judged on what we have done for the least of our brothers and sisters. Below are a few of the ways we are trying to live this Gospel imperative in the Catholic Community of Northbrook. For a complete listing of our many ministries, click on Ministry Catalog under the Get Involved tab.

Sharing Ministry

Every week, parishioners are invited to drop off non-perishable food before they attend Mass at St. Norbert Church. Our dedicated volunteers sort the food and bring it to the Northfield Township Food Pantry and to our sharing parishes, St. Margaret of Scotland and St. Martin de Porres.

Bread Brigade

Since 1998, when the Deerfield Panera opened, this group started a partnership picking up end of day donations to wrap and transport to agencies that can distribute excess food and help reduce hunger.

Silent No More
(Domestic Violence Support)

As members of "Silent No More" the domestic violence outreach ministry of St. Norbert/Our Lady of the Brook, it is our mission to promote and provide awareness, education, referral and community outreach to those affected by domestic violence.
There has been a substantial rise in cases of domestic violence across all socio-economic, racial, age, sexual orientation, gender, and educational levels, so awareness is most important.
"To learn more about this ministry please click on this link: Domestic Violence Outreach - Parish Vitality and Mission (archchicago.org).”

Coat and Sweater Drive

Twice a year, our parish collects coats and sweaters that are then distributed to those who are most in need of them. Many in our parish community are blessed with abundance, and so God commands that we share.

Women's Club

The Catholic Community of Northbrook’s Women’s Club (“CCN Women’s Club”) is a community of women from the Parish committed to fostering faith, fellowship and service to one another, the parish and the surrounding communities. See more...