A Decorating Committee comprised of St. John's volunteers is formed each year to assist the Liturgy Chairperson with decorating the church for the Lent/Easter and Advent/Christmas seasons.  The Chairperson and Committee volunteers will generally meet a few times before, during and after each liturgical season to decorate the church, water/care for the flowers/decorations and remove/store the decorations when appropriate.  A budget is available to cover St. John's annual decorating expenses.  Parishioners interested in volunteering to decorate the church may contact the church office at 815-273-3961.

St. John's also encourages and accepts volunteer donations of altar floral arrangements for weekend Masses. Interested parishioners may contact the number above to request specific weekends/Masses and to obtain guidelines/rules for altar flowers.