Dcn. Steve Racki

Deacon
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Deacon Steve Racki and his wife Linda moved to East Peoria from Normal. They have four grown children and three grandchildren. Deacon Steve is retired from his position as Pastoral Care Director at OSF St. Clare Home.

Deacon Steve and Linda were involved in marriage preparation programs for the Peoria Diocese for over 25 years. They participated in Marriage Encounter, Engaged Encounter and Precana.

Steve was ordained a Deacon in 2007. At St. Patrick of Merna in Bloomington, Deacon Steve and Linda facilitated Scripture Studies, served the Baptismal preparation team, and visited shut-ins and the sick.

Deacon Steve taught some classes for RCIA and assisted at liturgical events as well. As Director of Pastoral Care for OSF St. Clare Home, Deacon Steve assisted at liturgies, led the Rosary and conducted Communion Services, scripture studies and book studies. He has been trained in four units of CPE at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Deacon Steve also has an Associate's Degree in culinary arts and spent over 30 years in food service management.

Currently, Deacon Steve facilitates the RCIA Program and a weekly Thursday Evening Spiritual Enrichment Study.