September 11, 2011 - Old St. Patrick`s Church

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Old St. Patrick’s Church Bulletin
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September 11, 2011
Lord,
grant us peace.
remembering 9.11.2001
see page 3 for more.
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Just A Thought...
Emerald Ball
Old St. Pat’s Comes
To Your Neighborhood
Reflection for
Grandparent’s Day
Old St. Pat’s
Music Ministry
Hallelujah Broadway
Peter Mayer in Concert
Old St. Pat’s Season for
Social Justice 2011
RCIA
Connections
Encore
Liturgy of the Word
for Children
Someone You Should Know
LemonAid Stand
Global Alliance for Africa’s
13th Annual Gala
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Just a Thought...
I am sure I echo the sentiments of many people
who say: I can’t believe it’s been ten years!
That is so true. How hard it is to imagine that
a decade has passed since the horrific events
of September 11, 2001. Like many of you,
I have been hearing and watching the news this
past week as people reflect on where they were
Fr. Tom Hurley
ten years ago and what they were doing when
they heard the news of the attack on the United States. Though
I was not here full-time ten years ago, many stories have been
told by some of the veteran staff of Old St. Patrick’s who shared
such profound experiences of what happened in this church
and how people came together in great solidarity and prayer.
For me personally, this weekend carries a wide range of emotion.
Though I join with all of you, and indeed the world community,
in somber remembrance of the innocent lives that were lost on
September 11, 2001 and all those who have died since then,
I am also celebrating on Saturday with my family the wedding
of my oldest niece! It is a weekend of tremendous joy and yet
sobering sadness.
No one is more thrilled than me as I watch and witness with
a joyful, grateful heart the marriage of my niece Katie to
a wonderful young guy named Dan. As a family, we are so
profoundly excited for both of them and I pray a deep prayer
of thanksgiving for bringing them (and us) to this moment. You
see, my niece is the daughter of my sister who died back in
1983 through an act of violence. Nothing saddens me more
than realizing my sister is not here physically to share in the joy
of this moment with her daughter. But there will be and there
is great rejoicing as holy, divine, powerful love is celebrated on
Saturday and beyond with Dan and Katie. No act of violence
will stop that reality. I think of the words of St. Paul to the
Romans: nothing will separate us from the love of God in Christ
Jesus our Lord! This is the paschal mystery that unites us as a
people of faith: light conquers darkness; life is more powerful
than death.
I think about that this weekend as we mark September 11.
In the face of senseless violence that takes life; in the face of
cowardly acts that divide; in the face of intolerance that separates
the human family, we turn for hope to those who give themselves
in holy communion. Marriage is not just the literal celebration
of two people, but rather it speaks of this sacred reality of the
coming together of the human family. September 11 marks a
day when violence divided and destroyed human life. May we
be reminded of the ways we came together as a church and a
country and indeed a world ten years ago not to seek revenge,
but more importantly to be reminded of who we are. May the life
of the Bridegroom be, for us, an example of the love we are called
to live for one another this day and evermore.
Holy Peace to all of you,
Fr. Tom Hurley
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A wakenings
We are a people graced with great love, heroism and courage.
Airline passengers knowing they were facing their deaths
chose to use their final few moments to give voice to the love
in their hearts.
It is hard to hear the words Jesus speaks against the roar of
collapsing buildings and lives or the thunder of retaliating jets
and missiles. They are the gentle words relayed through the
centuries – this time on cell phone signals.
“I love you, Mom.”
“Honey, . . . I love you. Take care of
the children.”
Grant us Peace
“I just wanted to let you know I
love you and I hope to see you
again. If I don’t, please have fun in
life and live your life the best you
can. Know that I love you and no
matter what, I’ll see you again.”
This date, 9-11,
“Whatever decisions you make in
your life, I need you to be happy,
and I will respect any decisions that
you make.”
As one columnist noted, “None
of the innocent passengers
was reported phoning out with
a cry for vengeance in the final
calls.
Rather, those who got
through as agony seized the world
above and below sent plain words
of love. . . .”
Words
of
love
hauntingly
reminiscent of the last words of
Jesus as he commended his mother
and his best friend to each other’s
care and love.
carries a heavy burden of memory.
And it is right that it should not
pass from our memory.
But today, in our prayers,
along with our remembrance
of profound loss,
it also seems right that we give voice
to our deep longing for peace,
and with our prayers
commit ourselves to those actions
that will draw us closer
to our most ancient and holy desire,
“Child, this is your mother. Mother,
this is your child. . . . Abba, Father,
Mother, forgive them for they know
not what they do.”
On Easter there were no threats
of righteous armies unleashed to
destroy all those who had put Him
on the cross. Jesus did rise, though,
to lead an assault on evil. He did
describe a strategy for retaliation.
He insisted, “Love your enemies. Do
good to those who harm you.”
There are many ways to dismiss
this message ... as naive, unrealistic
and romantic spiritualizing, as
weakness in the face of terrorism
or even a form of support for
terrorists, as callous insensitivity to
those who lost their lives and their
loved ones, as misguided biblical
fundamentalism, as a nice personal
ideal that cannot withstand the
harsh realities of an bitterly divided
world laced with evil... let’s not.
peace among all God’s children.
Msgr. Martin T. Geraghty was
pastor of St. Francis de Sales in
Dona nobis pacem.
Belle Harbor in 2001. Twelve of
the World Trade Center victims
Lord, grant us peace.
John Labriola, an employee of the
were buried from that church...
Port Authority of New York and
At Christmas 2001, a friend from
New Jersey, reportedly said: “The
Michigan asked if he was ‘over it
one conclusion I came to on 9/11 is
yet,’ Msgr. Geraghty said. “I told him it’ll never be over for us.
that people in the stairwell…really were in ‘a state of grace.’
It has been a defining moment in the lives of families here.”
They helped each other. They didn’t panic. Most people are
He said, “There is an ongoing role for people. The message of
basically good. I know this, with certainty, because I had gone
the Gospel didn’t become irrelevant that day. We’re just at the
through the crucible. What a great example people left: be
beginning; 2,000 years hasn’t been long enough for our tribal
selfless, help the person around you and get through it.”
human hearts to absorb the message of Jesus Christ.”
Mychal Judge, O.F.M., a chaplain with the New York City Fire
Department, who has been called “the saint of 9/11,” asked
his Lord to take him where he was supposed to go, then “keep
me out of your way.” He died that day.
“We’re at the beginning of this. God is calling us out of
tribalism into a different understanding,” he said.
Sources: “Learning From 9/11: Stories of Love, Heroism and Courage” by David
O’Brien, America Magazine, August 29, 2011
Center for Concern
Old St. Patrick’s Church, along with other churches throughout Chicago and the nation,
will ring its church bells at Noon on Sunday, September 11 in observance of the National
Moment of Remembrance, honoring those who died on 9/11.
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P rograms
old st. pat’s comes to your neighborhood
2011-2012 Speaker and Discussion schedule • west, northwest and southwest
Old St. Pat’s Comes to Your Neighborhood is a church
member-led initiative that brings a taste of Old St. Pat’s to your
doorstep. These “satellite gatherings” provide opportunities
each month for Old St. Pat’s members and friends to come
together, hear an interesting speaker, and have some great
conversation. It’s also a great way to meet new faces and
connect with other members who live in your area.
The 2011–2012 program year presents 23 great speakers,
addressing a wide array of topics. We hope you can join
us at any or all the sessions. Please feel welcome to bring a
friend! View the entire schedule online at www.oldstpats.
org/oldstpatscomestoyourneighborhood.
northwest • monday, september 12
Richard Westley, Ph.D.
A Celebration of Woman:
The Church of the Future
Male story tellers of Genesis thought Eve
made the wrong choice. If we were writing the
Adam and Eve parable today, Eve would be
the model for the faith community God desires of all of us in
the 21st century.
Richard Westley received his Ph.D. at the University of
Toronto. From 1954 to 1999, he taught at Barat College
and Loyola as a Philosophy Professor and at their Institute
of Pastoral Studies. Author of nine books, he conducted
workshops and retreats throughout the country lecturing
on religious and moral issues. Westley organized events at
which Fr. Leo Mahon of the Chicago Archdiocese served as
a missionary in Panama, where he helped to develop base
communities associated with liberation theology.
southwest • wednesday, september 21
Fr. Tom Hurley
An Evening with the Pastor of
Old St. Pat’s
Spend an evening with Fr. Tom Hurley
discussing a wide range of subjects including
this year’s theme, “Gathered and Sent.” There
will be time for a Q&A session with the pastor, which could
include Old St. Pat’s topics, the Church today, or other issues
important to you and your faith.
Fr. Tom Hurley was ordained at St. Mary of the Lake. His past
assignments included Most Holy Redeemer, St. Cajetan, and
he was the director of vocations and dean of admissions for
St. Joseph College Seminary at Loyola. During that time,
he was a weekend presider at Old St. Patrick’s Church,
becoming associate pastor in May 2003. Fr. Tom officially
became pastor of Old St. Patrick’s Church in 2007.
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Format:
6:30 p.m. Refreshments
7:00 p.m. Speaker is introduced
8:15 p.m. Prayer and announcements
8:30 p.m. Program ends
Each location has plenty of free parking. However, we
appreciate your free will donation to help meet space and
program costs.
Locations:
West: Carmelite Spirituality Center
8433 Bailey Road, Darien, IL
Contacts:
Mary Kay Slowikowski: 630.985.7570,
or [email protected];
Ken Martin at [email protected].
Northwest: Sisters of the Resurrection Immaculate Conception Provincial House
7432 W. Talcott Avenue, Chicago, IL
Contacts:
Shirley Widner: 847.965.0892,
Patricia O’Brien at [email protected].
Southwest: Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
Contacts:
Rosemary Nash: 630.886.7740,
Jaclyn Mullooly at [email protected]; Chris Mullooly at [email protected];
Tom & Peggy McFarland at [email protected].
west • tuesday, september 27
Fr. Dominic Grassi
Bumping Into God: Finding Grace in
Unexpected Places
“Our faith can best be found in the stories
that we tell. Individually they can be beautiful.
Shared they are like pearls strung together to
form an incredible necklace. We need to get in touch with our
stories where we bumped into God. When we share them they
become invitations for others to share their stories. When our
stories touch, we can find God in the Story which is our faith.”
Rev. Dominic Grassi, received his Master’s Degree Cum
Laude from St. Mary of the Lake, and taught in both
the Deacon and Lay Ministry Training Programs of the
Archdiocese. He has appeared on C-Span and PBS.
He has written for homily services, publications, and
published Bumping Into God: 35 Stories Of Finding God In
Unexpected Places.
Reflection for Grandparent’s Day, Sunday, September 11
by Mary Kay Slowikowski
“GrandMary” certainly sounded
better than “Grandma.” In my own
mind, I was way too young to be
called Grandma, even though all
four of my children were in a big
hurry to make me one — whether I
liked the title or not.
In a short amount of time, seven
grandchildren arrived, each one
Mary Kay Slowikowski
a magnificent gift. A magnificent
gift with one problem: none of them could pronounce
“GrandMary.” But somehow, each and every one of them
knew how to say “Grandma” with great alacrity.
In time, I was able to come to a place of acceptance
with my new title. When you are blessed with such
wonderful grandchildren, you will let them call you
whatever they want.
On this celebration of Grandparent’s Day, we must not
think about ourselves, but about the grandchildren that
allow us to own the title of Grandparent. The 70 million
grandparents in our nation understand we must function as
a strong link that helps grandchildren build a bright future.
We must love them with all our heart, in the hopes that one
day, when we are old and grey, they might let us move in
with them!
On a day like this, it is also important to remember the
Grandmother of Jesus (and mother to Mary), St. Anne. On
a recent pilgrimage to Jerusalem, 43 pilgrims from Old St.
Pat’s were lucky to
visit the Church of St.
Anne. While there, I
On this celebration of
thought a lot about
what her influence
Grandparent’s Day,
would have been
we mustn’t think about on Jesus during his
boyhood, along with
ourselves, but about
that of Joachim,
the father of Mary.
the grandchildren that
They served as his
spiritual guides and
allow us to own the
their souls, similar
to the Magnificat (Lk
title of Grandparent.
1:46-7), must have
magnified the Lord.
Anne and Joachim
are good role models for us as we continue to nurture our
grandchildren along their spiritual path.
We are also aided in the guidance of our grandchildren
through the help of the Partners and Foundations programs
at Old St. Pat’s. It is a joy to witness them grow in spirituality
as they receive their First Communion, or participate in a
teen retreat. These programs enhance their journey and
provide a path to a more fulfilling life.
I would like to leave you with some highlights of my life as
Grandma Mary. These memories serve as a reminder that,
no matter what name they call you, it is worth it.
• Visiting my daughter’s family, who had just moved west
to Colorado. I could not sleep and soon heard a knock
at the door. Turns out it was my seven-year old grandson,
who promptly handed me a small plastic cow and said
that it would take care of me.
• Watching my other grandson jump off couches and
bounce off the walls just like his dad did once upon a
time, knowing he is definitely his father’s son.
• Talking gently to a shy granddaughter and allowing her
the space and time to warm up to me. Now, she jumps
on my back with love when I see her.
• Having “overnights” and hearing a little voice say,
“I cannot sleep” at one o’clock in the morning. A perfect
opportunity to teach them “Hail Mary’s.”
• Holding new babies, who are not named for you. As a
matter of fact, where do these names come from?
• Taking a long walk with my four-year-old grandson and
allowing him to pick things up from the ground only to
stuff them in his pockets. Something for mom and dad
to find later.
• Taking my oldest granddaughter to New York and seeing
Broadway plays together. The kicker was touring NYU —
it isn’t time for this yet, is it?
• Finally, hinting to my youngest, newly married son that
instead of getting a new puppy, he should get a new
baby girl that can be named Helen Mary after both
Grandmothers.
Maybe that grandchild will finally call me GrandMary
after all.
Mary Kay Slowikowski is the chair of Encore and co-founder
of Old St. Pat’s Comes To Your Neighborhood. She can be
found working away at www.making-it-happen.net.
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Old St. Pat’s Music Ministry
TOO HOT TO HANDEL CHOIR
In 1992, Marin Alsop, the conductor of the
Baltimore Symphony, commissioned two New
York jazz musicians, Gary Anderson and Bob
Christiansen, to create a jazz, gospel, blues,
funk, and classical recreation of Handel’s
oratorio “The Messiah.” The result was, while
still maintaining Handel’s original intent, a
swinging performance of “Too Hot To Handel.”
It has since been performed in many cities
throughout the United States, and most recently
has been brought to Chicago audiences by the
Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University.
DECK THE HALL CHRISTMAS CHOIR
Come and join other like-minded people and voices, be
energized, enjoy the rehearsal process, and create something
that has never been heard before. Get in the Christmas spirit
early and sing of the Word become flesh. The Deck The Hall
Choir will be joined by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra,
an Irish trad band, and many vocal soloists.
Audition and Appointments:
Tuesday, September 13 from 6 - 8 p.m.,
Old St. Pat’s Rectory, 718 W. Adams, Chicago.
To schedule an audition appointment, please contact
Bill Fraher at 312.831.9353, or [email protected].
First Rehearsal:
Thursday, September 15 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Old St Patrick’s Church Hall, 700 W. Adams, Chicago.
Rehearsals:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Dates and times TBD.
Concert Dates:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 1, 2 and 3, 2011.
Tenor Rodrick Dixon, alto Karen Marie Richardson, and
soprano Alfreda Burke are the soloists along with a jazz
ensemble, full orchestra and a 125-voice “Too Hot Choir.” The
choir is directed by Bill Fraher and composed of volunteers
from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
Auditions and first rehearsal:
Monday, September 19 from 7 - 9:15 p.m.
Old St. Patrick’s Church Hall, 700 W. Adams, Chicago
No need to prepare anything for the audition.
Rehearsals:
Monday nights (with a few exceptions) up until the
performance. As we need to learn 14 choruses in 12
rehearsals, participation in all rehearsals is necessary.
For more information:
Visit www.thchicagochoir.org, or contact Bill Fraher at
[email protected], or 312.831.9353.
Concert dates and location:
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
Tickets:
Ticketmaster at 312.902.1500,
or the Auditorium Theatre’s
Ticket Office, 800.982.2787. For
group tickets (10 or more), call
312.431.2357, or visit www.
auditoriumtheatre.org.
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friday,
september 30
old St. pat’s
church hall
$35 per person/$40 at the door
(if not sold out)
Purchase tickets online at
www.oldstpats.org or after Mass.
Official Airline
“His songs are crafted like shaker
furniture, with no place for
superfluous embellishments or
throwaway lines. His world is bright
and hopeful and the transcendent
nature of his lyrics explore the
mysteries of life. Mayer’s fluid, clean,
and tremendously intriguing guitar
playing is topped with warm, rich
vocals. This is music for the Soul!”
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P rograms
Old St. Pat’s Season for Social Justice 2011
It has become our practice at Old St. Patrick’s to designate September as a Season for Social Justice. During
this time we set our sights on gaining a greater appreciation and understanding of the Catholic social
ethic. Selecting a theme from Catholic Social Teaching, we use the Season as a time for dialogue, learning,
inspiration, and prayerful reflection. As a church community, we then strive to embody and advocate the
values and actions that arise from our shared reflection to influence our society in positive ways.
Each year we select one of the major themes from the body of Catholic Social Teaching. This year we will
focus on what our church teaches concerning fundamental human rights and responsibilities.
Selected Quotes from Catholic
Rights and Responsibilities
Social
Teaching
on
There is a growing awareness of the sublime dignity of human
persons, who stand above all things and whose rights and duties are
universal and inviolable. They ought, therefore, to have ready access
to all that is necessary for living a genuinely human life: for example,
food, clothing, housing, the right freely to choose their state of life
and set up a family, the right to education, work, to their good name,
to respect, to proper knowledge, the right to act according to the
dictates of conscience and to safeguard their privacy, and rightful
freedom, including freedom of religion.
“Biblical Prophecy, Social Justice .... and Hope”
with Fr. Bill O’Shea
Wednesday: September 28,
October 5, 12, 19, 2011
6:30 – 8 p.m.
The Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center
711 W. Monroe, Chicago,
Room 25 A&B, 2nd floor
The Church in the Modern World, #26
Vere, Tu es Deus Absconditus (Truly,
You are a hidden God). Isaiah 45:15
Beginning our discussion of the rights of human persons, we see that
every individual has the right to life, to bodily integrity, and to the
means which are suitable for the proper development of life; these
are primarily food, clothing, shelter, rest, medical care, and finally the
necessary social services. Therefore a human being also has the right
to security in cases of sickness, inability to work, widowhood, old age,
unemployment, or in any other case in which he/she is deprived of the
means of subsistence through no fault of his/her own.
Our examination of Biblical prophecy will consider the
“hidden-ness” (or incomprehensibility) of God as itself
a source of the possibility of faith today. As the Jewish
mystic-philosopher Alfred Kazin put it: “the central
question for today is how to be a free individual,
untempted by convention or ideology, yet morally
responsible to the unknown source of all value that it is
convenient to call God.”
Pacem in Terris, #11
This series also will explore:
The natural rights with which we have been dealing are inseparably
connected, in the very person who is their subject, with just as many
respective duties; and rights as well as duties find their source, their
sustenance and their inviolability in the natural law which grants or
enjoins them.
•where do prophets get their information?
•can prophets be mistaken?
•Jesus Prophet;
•and, an examination of the virtue of Hope in
theologians such as Thomas Aquinas, Karl Rahner, and contemporary Catholic thinkers such as
Charles Taylor.
A well-ordered human society requires that human persons recognize
and observe their mutual rights and duties. It also demands that each
contribute generously to the establishment of a civic order in which
rights and duties are more sincerely and effectively acknowledged
and fulfilled.
It is not enough, for example, to acknowledge and respect every
individual’s right to the means of subsistence if we do not strive to
the best of our ability for a sufficient supply of what is necessary for
his sustenance.
If you wish to prepare for the series, Fr. Bill O’Shea
suggests reading the Old Testament Book of Joel and
asking yourself the question: what seems odd here?
Please join us for this fascinating exploration of Biblical
prophecy, social justice and hope!
To register for this program, please contact
Tammy Roeder at: [email protected],
or 312.798.2350 by Friday, September 23. Your
generous stewardship of Old St. Pat’s allows us to offer
this program without a fee.
Fr. O’Shea is a frequent presider at our Sunday
Liturgies, and Old St. Pat’s is delighted to have him
offer this program for us.
Source: Education for Justice, Sr. Katherine Feely, SND
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P rograms
Connections
Are You Interested in
Becoming Catholic
or Completing Your
Catholic Initiation?
First Autumn Potluck Connection
Sunday, September 18
Old St. Pat’s Church Hall, following the 5 p.m. Mass
Would you like to
know more about the process and if it
is right for you or someone you know?
Take a Journey of Faith in the RCIA process at Old St.
Patrick’s Church beginning Tuesday, September 13.
All are welcome to come for our first evening, and
simply “check it out” — with no commitments necessary
and no strings attached!
Contact Keara for more information at kearac@
oldstpats.org, or 312.798.2328.
Our first crisp morning:
leaves are changing
colors, gardens are
being harvested, fall is
here. It is time to catch
up with old friends and
introduce yourself to
new ones as we welcome
Old St. Pat’s to our First Autumn Potluck Connection.
Sign-up to bring your favorite dish. Beverages are included
as part of the $5 suggested donation.
The event will include voting for your favorite dish, a recipe
exchange through our Facebook page, music, and dancing.
To R.S.V.P. or to sign-up to bring a dish to share, please
contact Lizbeth at [email protected].
Fast Facts about the RCIA Process at Old St. Pat’s:
Greater Chicago
Food Depository (GCFD)
Old St. Pat’s
Group Volunteer Dates
4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago
773.247.3663
• “RCIA” stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults and is the official process undertaken by
adults worldwide wishing to become Catholic;
• Rather than a “class,” the RCIA is a process of
discernment, engagement, and learning in the midst
of community;
• More than 20 former candidates and members of
Old St. Patrick’s give over 100 hours each throughout
the year to help host, support, and accompany our
candidates for initiation along their journeys of faith;
• Adults who have never been baptized, those who have
been baptized into another Christian denomination,
and those who have been baptized Catholic and
wish to complete their initiation are all welcome to
take part in the RCIA process.
The two disciples of John heard what Jesus said
and followed Jesus. When Jesus turned around and
noticed them following, he asked them,
“What are you looking for?”
They replied, “Rabbi,” — which means teacher —
“where are you staying?”
“Come and see,” Jesus answered.
So they went … — John 1:37-39
Help Us Stamp Out Hunger!
Group
Date/Time
Contact
Connections Saturday, October 8
Christine Miller
[email protected]
Outreach
Saturday, October 8
Mary Beth Riley
[email protected]
630.655.9447
Encore
Tuesday, October 11
Carole Zander
[email protected]
773.276.2271
Please mark you calenders for our first-ever All-Community
Autumn/Fall Evening Work Session at the Greater Chicago
Food Depository. One need not be part of the above groups to
participate. First-timers especially welcome.
Wednesday, September 28
6 - 9 p.m.
Contact Jim Holbrook at [email protected], or
773.237.2625.
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P rograms
Encore
The Encore Cafe
Sunday, September 18, 2011
More an experience than a place, the Encore Cafe seeks to bring together “seasoned” adults
(men and women, single and married, age fifty or older) for a good meal, great conversation,
and the best fellowship.
Mornings at the Encore Cafe begin with a catered breakfast buffet followed by a thought provoking,
thirty-minute presentation by an inspiring guest speaker. And there is always time for great
conversation with your table guests!
Please join us as we welcome the
Honorable Anne M. Burke,
Supreme Court Justice,
First District
Date: Sunday, September 18
Time:
10:45 a.m. (following the 9:30 a.m. Mass) to 12 p.m.
Surviving the Catholic Experience:
Towards a Theology of Truthfulness
Place: Old St. Pat’s Church Hall
Cost: $10 per person,
reservations held at the door.
Buffet Menu:
Quiche Lorraine
Eggplant, Pepper and Onion Quiche
Corned Beef Hash
Bagels/Cream Cheese
Fresh Baked Morning Pastries
Sliced Fresh Fruit
Coffee, Tea, and Juice
Anne M. Burke, received her B.A.
degree in education from DePaul University and her J.D.
degree from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law. Highly
regarded as an advocate and judge, she began her
judicial career in 1987 when she was the first woman
to be named to serve on the Illinois Court of Claims.
In 1995, Justice Burke was appointed to the Appellate Court,
First District. In 1996, she was elected to the Appellate
Court, First District for a full term.
Justice Burke served as interim chair of the National
Review Board, the board of lay Catholics that
was charged by the U.S. bishops to oversee their
compliance with the reforms they had pledged to
institute in response to the sex abuse crisis. Justice Burke
also has written and lectured extensively on the subjects of
children, the disabled, and ethical leadership.
She is married to Alderman Edward M. Burke, and they
are the parents of five children, Jennifer (Jim Murphy),
Edward (Jackie), the late Emmett, Sarah, and Travis, as well
as five grandchildren.
Please help Encore support the women and children
at St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. St. Martin’s
is a safe and secure extended care facility in the
Woodlawn community for recovering women (some
with children) who have experienced homelessness
and addiction to alcohol and drugs. It is a healing
place where women work on their sobriety in a hopefilled environment.
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Reservations: Call Encore volunteer, Eileen Brady at 630.782.1496. To help us offer you our best hospitality, please make your
reservation by Wednesday,
September 14.
Save these dates for upcoming Encore Cafes!
November 6, 2011: Fr. John Cusick
February 12, 2012: Jazz Brunch
April 29, 2012:
Blair Kamin
An ongoing need at the Shelter is
cleaning supplies. We are grateful
for your past generous donations. If
you can, please bring a bottle of dish
washing liquid with you to the Encore
Cafe. Your continued support is very
much appreciated. Thank you!
P rograms
Encore
Family Ministry
Come Join
Encore for
Thoroughbred
Racing at
Arlington
Park!
Encore invites you to an afternoon of Thoroughbred Racing at
Arlington Park Racetrack. Enjoy the gorgeous grounds, delicious food
and beverages, and the great companionship of your Old St. Pat’s friends.
Seats are reserved for the Million Room Restaurant. This room features a lookout point adjacent to the Platform Room where you can watch your horse
race to the Finish Line. Conveniently located wagering, plus fantastic food and
beverages, enhance the afternoon’s festivities.
Date:Saturday, September 17, 2011
Place: Arlington Park Racetrack, Route 53 and Euclid Ave.,
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
Arrive: 12 noon Lunch/Socialize
Liturgy of the Word for Children
No Registration Necessary!
After the opening prayers on the
dates listed below, children threeto eight-years-old are invited to
attend “Liturgy of the Word”
(LOW). Families are requested to
have their children gather in the
back of the church where they will
process up to the Altar together.
The Children rejoin their families
after the Homily and share in the
rest of the Mass. No registration
is necessary for this interactive
session that helps the children
learn about the reading of the
day in language and activities
they will easily understand. If
you would like more information,
or are interested in assisting with
the LOW program, please contact
Donna Szymanski at oreodog322@
earthlink.net.
Post Time: 1 p.m. (First Race)
Cost: $8 admission to Arlington Park (payable at the gate).
Please make your reservations for the Million Room by contacting Charlie Vaisnoras at 630.325.5797, or [email protected].
Lunch:
Soup, salads, chicken, steak, and salmon are available from
$4.95 to $25.95.
Attire:
Business casual (no jeans, shorts, or T-shirts)
For more information about the Million Room, visit: www.arlingtonmillionroom.com.
2011
Sunday, September 11 and 18;
Sunday, October 2 and 23;
Nursery Service
Sunday, November 6 and 13;
Sunday, December 4 and 11;
The Nursery is once again open!
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Nursery Service is provided free of charge for newborns
Sunday, February 5th, 12 and 26;
to five-years-old during the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Masses.
Sunday, March 4 and 25;
Please bring your child to the FXW School building.
Sunday, April 1 and 22;
Children will be well cared for in a safe environment while you enjoy Mass.
Sunday, May 6.
Sunday, January 8 , 15 and 29;
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P rograms
Someone You Should Know
Q. How long have you volunteered
at Old St. Pat’s?
A. I think the first New Members
Dinner I cooked for at Old St. Pat’s
took place in August 2008.
Q. Tell us a little about your
volunteer position.
Joseph G. Schroeder
A. In offering my time to Old St. Pat’s,
I have the pleasure of planning and
preparing the food for the New
Members Dinner on a monthly
basis. I work with a great group of
volunteers who assist me in serving
the guests.
Q. What prompted you to choose this area in which
to volunteer?
A. I am a personal chef and decided that offering a better dining
experience for the New Member Dinners would be a great
opportunity for me to utilize my skills.
Q. What is the most
volunteer activity?
significant
aspect
of
your
A. Planning and preparing a good meal for the new members. It
also is very important to me to provide such meals within the
allotted budget.
Q. Why do you volunteer at Old St. Pat’s, and what rewards
do you reap as a volunteer?
A.
For me, it is being able to give back to a church that has really
given my partner and me a place where we feel welcome to
worship together. The wonderful community of Old St. Pat’s is
evident in the volunteers who show up each month to help me in
the kitchen. They are great!
Q. What advice would you give to someone who is considering
becoming a volunteer?
A. Do not wait! Find the area you think will be best suited for you and
dive in! You will meet some wonderful people and feel more
connected to the Old St. Pat’s family.
LemonAid Stand Commemorates 9-11
Every year since the first anniversary of
9-11, the children, friends and neighbors
in the 700 block of Bonnie Brae Place in
River Forest, Il, have hosted a LemonAid
Stand that has
raised more than
$36,000 to date!
Each year, the
children on the
block
choose
a loal charity
that serves the
needs of children.
These funds have
benefitted such outreach organizations
as Hephzibah (a foster home in Oak Park);
Opportunity Knocks (a local group that
supports developmentally disabled kids
and young adults, and Thrive Counseling
Group (offers support for drug and
alcohol prevention/awareness/counseling
for youth).
Q. How does spirituality play into your role as a volunteer?
A.
I was blessed with two great parents who taught their children the
importance of giving back. I have had some life altering
experiences and know how fortunate I am. I also realize I cannot
accept giving unless I am willing to give in return; especially those
things that have been so freely given to me. We do not get to choose
our parents, but my ten siblings and I got very lucky with ours!
Q. What are some of the hobbies and talents you enjoy?
A. I enjoy bike riding, working out, and working with my hands.
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P rograms
Old St. Pat’s Young Adult Ministry
September After Five Celebration:
Dylan’s Tavern and Grill, 118 S. Clinton, Chicago
We are heading off-campus for this month’s After Five
celebration. Join us on the steps of Old St. Pat’s after the
5 p.m. Mass, and we will walk down the street to Dylan’s
for some appetizers and drinks. No need to R.S.V.P., just join
us after Mass.
Young Adult Faith Sharing Group Kickoff
Wednesday, September 14
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Room 25, Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center,
711 W. Monroe, Chicago
Are you looking for opportunities to get to know other young
adult Catholics from Old St. Pat’s? Do you enjoy having great
conversations with substance with people whose faith is an
important part of their lives?
Each year, dozens of young adults participate in faith-sharing
groups at Old St. Pat’s, and we are about to “kickoff” another
year of these gatherings. Whether you are ready to “sign on
the dotted line” or you would like to just “check it out,” join us
on Wednesday, September 14 as we gather together, talk a
little bit about what faith sharing looks like, and start taking the
first steps toward launching these groups into another year of
faith sharing and community. Dinner will be provided! Please
R.S.V.P. by Monday, September 12, to [email protected]
so we can provide ample hospitality.
Young Adult Camping Retreat
Friday - Sunday, September 23 –25
Indiana Dunes State Park
Join Old St. Pat’s Young Adult Ministry for their second annual
camping retreat for young adults: a time for relaxation,
conversation, prayer, and enjoying the gifts of nature and
quiet. Retreat participants will sleep in tents set up in a cluster
of individual campsites, with up to four people sharing each
campsite. Tents, sleeping bags, and other camping items will
be provided for those who do not have their own equipment.
Save the Date!
First Friday Club of Chicago
Friday, October 7, 2011
On the first Friday of the month, October through
May, more than 200 people meet for lunch and to hear
an excellent speaker drawn from Chicago’s business,
cultural and religious communities. It is called The
First Friday Club of Chicago and has a simple purpose:
to make meaningful connections between our work,
our faith, and the issues of the day.
As the speaker schedule is being finalized, please
mark your calendars for the first lunch of the
season Friday, October 7, 2011. Join members
of Old St. Pat’s as we lunch at the Union League
Club, 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, from noon
until 1:15 p. m. To be seated at one of the Old
St. Patrick’s tables, call Table Captains, Paula Krupka,
312.280.2624, or Peggy Pecoraro, 773.774.5250.
Please note that beginning with the October 2011
programs, member lunches will be $35 and nonmember lunches will be $40. Join the Old St. Pat’s
table to take advantage of the special member’s price
of $35. By purchasing a season ticket for $240, all
eight lunch programs will be pre-paid at $30 each.
As the Club records are annually updated, please
verify your address and maintain “active” status
by contacting the First Friday Club of Chicago, 711
West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60661; 312.466.9610, or
[email protected]. You will receive the
“Annual Report” explaining the mission of the Club,
additional details about the upcoming speakers, and
membership information.
Register online by visiting www.oldstpats.org and click
on the Camping Retreat link found on the home page!
The cost is $75 per person. If you are in need of financial
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Keara at
[email protected].
Young Adult Book Club
Monday, September 26
7 p.m.
The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
The Nature Principle, by Richard Louv
First Friday Club attendees enjoy lunch and an excellent
speaker at the Union League Club in downtown Chicago.
First-timers are always welcome! If you have any questions,
please contact [email protected].
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P rograms
Volunteers Needed!
OLD ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH • CHICAGO, IL
CROSSROADS
RUNNERS
Crossroads Runners – 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
If you are interested in volunteering for the first annual Old St. Pat’s
Crossroads Runners Bank of America Chicago Marathon Team,
please sign-up online at oldstpats.org/marathon/volunteer/.
Volunteers are needed for the following areas:
• Pasta Dinner, Thursday, 10.06.11;
• Charity Village, Race Day, Sunday, 10.09.11;
• Cheering Squad, Race Day, Sunday, 10.09.11.
We would be delighted if you could join us for
this exciting event. This is your opportunity
to offer support to all those participants who
are running on behalf of Old St. Pat’s.
If you have any questions about volunteering,
please contact Gail at charityteam@
oldstpats.org.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
Developing Present Moment Awareness:
Hosted by Old St. Patrick’s Church
An Eight-Week Course in Mindfulness Meditation
and Yoga offering:
TEACHER:
Holly Nelson-Johnson, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, CYT
•Nourishment, enrichment, awakening, and renewal
of the heart;
•Tools for living with greater ease, joy, strength,
and resilience;
•The Gifts of Mindfulness which support living wholeheartedly for the rest of your life.
DATES/TIMES:
Tuesday, October 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 1, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
COURSE FEE:
plus Full Day Mindfulness Retreat on Saturday,
November 19.
PLACE:
$475. Participants receive over 30 hours of instruction including
a full day Mindfulness retreat, a Mindfulness Program Manual
complete with meditations, practices, poetry, and resources; as
well as a set of four practice CD’s. Fee reduced to $450 if paid
in full during a required Mindfulness Information/Registration
Session.
TO REGISTER:
Attendance is required at ONE of the following Mindfulness
Information Sessions:
Old St. Patrick’s
Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center
2nd Floor, Room #25A-B
711 West Monroe, Chicago
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn founded the Stress Reduction Program
at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1979.
Highly respected internationally, this program supports health
enhancement and learning the “how” of taking good care of you;
as well as, feeling a greater sense of balance, clarity, and calm.
Mindfulness quiets the mind and integrates spiritual practice
into daily life. Over thirty years of evidence-based research has
shown that developing “Present Moment Awareness” can lead to
greater overall health, well being, and a deep sense of peace.
Participants are asked to make a strong commitment to attend
all nine sessions and to practice mindfulness daily.
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Holly is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Yoga Teacher
specializing in Primary Care-Integrative Medicine. She has
participated in advanced professional trainings under the
direction of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and The Center for Mindfulness
at the University of Massachusetts. She has a background
in Theology, Cross Cultural Service, and Inter-Religious
Dialogue with the development of Spiritual Practices for over
twenty-five years.
Sunday, September 11,
9 - 11 a.m., 11 - 1 p.m., or 2:45 - 4:45 p.m.; or
Wednesday, September 21, 6 - 8 p.m.
Mindfulness Information Sessions are held at 711 West Monroe,
2nd Floor, Room #25C. Please Contact Holly Nelson-Johnson
at [email protected] to receive an application PRIOR to
the Mindfulness Information Session, if possible. Class size is
limited and early registration is highly suggested.
“There is in all visible things, a hidden wholeness”
–Thomas Merton
P rograms
Old St. Pat’s Gay & Lesbian,
Friends & Families Outreach
Old St. Pat’s Gay & Lesbian, Friends & Families Outreach
invites Gay and Lesbian people of faith to explore their
spirituality and share their experiences, strengths and
hopes with the Church.
We strive to welcome
you to a safe and
accepting place for
spiritual practice,
educational events,
social activities and
service to others.
If you would like to
learn more about us or
attend the meeting,
please contact Meghan
Hanlon at [email protected].
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Celebrate 150 Years!
Commemorating the 150th
anniversary of their presence in
Chicago, the Benedictine Sisters
of Chicago cordially invite you
in welcoming world-renowned
author and Benedictine Sister
Joan Chittister to St. Scholastica
Monastery to discuss the topic
“Only the Ancients Can
Meet Our Needs.”
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Time:
2 p.m.
Place: St. Scholastica Academy Auditorium,
7416 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago.
Free will donations will be
gratefully accepted.
R.S.V.P.: To reserve your seat, please contact
Kathy Caudill at [email protected], or 773.764.2413, ext. 233.
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P rograms
Divorce and Beyond — A Support Group
September 18 - October 23
Divorce and Beyond is an Old St. Pat’s program designed to offer support, fellowship and respect to our brothers and
sisters experiencing or having completed divorce. We will accompany you through the emotionally challenging process,
and nourish and empower you, in transition to your transformed present and future. Everyone is very welcome to this
six-week support group, no matter where you are in the divorce process. It is important to know you are not alone.
Topics include:
• The Divorce Process;
• Self-Image;
• Stress;
• Anger;
• Blame,
• Guilt;
• Loneliness;
• Forgiveness;
• Happiness;
• Pathways to Growth
Dates: Six consecutive Sundays beginning Sunday, September 18 and concluding Sunday, October 23, 2011.
Time:
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Location: Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, Room 32, third floor, 711 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL
Contact: For additional information, or to register for this program, please contact Patty Stiles at 847.220.3011,
[email protected], or Jack Berkemeyer at [email protected].
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G eneral I nformation
Mass Schedule
Wedding Schedule
Sunday
7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., and 5 p.m.
If you are engaged and would like to be married at Old St. Patrick’s
Church, please contact Jo Ann O’Brien, wedding scheduler/
coordinator, at [email protected], or 312.831.9383.
Monday – Friday (Daily Mass)
7 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.
Wedding Banns
Church is open for Personal Prayer:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. & noon -12:30 p.m.
May the Winds of Heaven Dance Between You.
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Reconciliation
Fridays at 11:45 a.m., or upon request.
Michael Christian Ette & Keara Ann Coughlin
Liturgical Ministy
Donal O’Callaghan & Jennifer Pinkowski
If you would like to volunteer as a minister or coordinator
for one of our Liturgies, please complete the online form at
www.oldstpats.org/liturgy/liturgicalministry.
Bradley Carroll Schweiger & Shandra Rae Wells
Other Programs & Services
Old St. Patrick’s Website
Be sure to visit our website, www.oldstpats.org, for
the most up-to-date information.
Derek R. Owens & Nicole M. Kim
William Theisen Woodley & Sylvia Anna Foggetti
II
Matthew R. Carey & Heidi L. Gonso
Thomas Smith & Kelly Davis
The Chicago Food Depository (GCFD)
Old St. Pat’s Outreach, Encore, and Connections
sponsor monthly visits. The GCFD is located at 4100
W. Ann Lurie Place on the near southwest side Visit
our website and click on “Calendar” for specific dates
and times.
Scott Stolarz & Erika Deleon
The Book Club meets on the second Sunday of every
month from September to June. Book Club meetings
are held in the library on the third floor of the
Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center at 711 W. Monroe, from
9:30 – 11 a.m. The library is wheelchair accessible.
All are welcome. Contact either Eileen Sutter at 312.575.4214,
or Jean Lyon at 773.545.0482.
Eric Lopriore & Lauren Griesbaum
Sign-Language Interpreter
A Sign Language Interpreter is available at the
5 p.m. Mass.
James (Jim) William Mitchell & EmilyAnn Shepp
III
Eric Christopher Bachmann, Jr., & Melissa Ann Naso
Adam De Miguel Kandulski & Sarah Meghann Estes
William M. Tracy & Kelly N. Podosek
Nursery Service
Nursery service is available during the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Masses in The Frances Xavier Warde School building. Enter the
school on Des Plaines Street.
Book Club
The Book Club meets on the
second Sunday of every month
from September to June. Book
Club meetings are held in the
library on the third floor of the
Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center at
711 W. Monroe, from
9:30 - 11 a.m. The library is wheelchair accessible.
All are welcome. Contact either Eileen Sutter at
312.575.4214, or Jean Lyon at 773.545.0482.
The Baptismal Program and Schedule
To schedule a baptism, please contact Betty O’Toole, Baptism
Scheduler, at 312.798.2366.
Date:
Book:
Author:
Low-gluten Host
Old St. Pat’s has low-gluten hosts available for those members
who, for health reasons, could not receive regular Communion
hosts. Please inform the Mass coordinator if you would like to
receive a low-gluten host.
Sashenka: A Novel
Simon Montefiore
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H earts
and
P rayers
“Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’ Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he
should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.” - Mt 18:33-35
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Readings: Sir 27:30-28:9/Rom 14:7-9/
Mt 18:21-35
Mass Remembrances:
8 a.m.
Virgina Mc Farlane (=)
9:30 a.m. Lesner & Salemi Family
11:15 a.m. Ellen Geraghty (=) 12:45 p.m. Mary & Tom Ryan
5 p.m. Michael J. Reimer (=)
Book of Patrick: Catherine Irene Campion,
Thomas J. Carroll, Lt. Col. Carlos Mario
Garza, Monsignor Thomas P. Guinan,
Susan Sauer, Theodore D. Scholl,
Rose Toolis
Monday, September 12, 2011
Readings: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 7:1-10
Book of Patrick: Ruth Belford,
Joseph & Mary Burns, Catherine M. Doran,
Ellen Geraghty, John Hellwig,
Dr. Maureen Hughes, Dorothy Hlavaty,
Sharon Josephs, Florence Picardi & Family,
Betty Windham
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Readings: 1 Tm 3:1-13/Lk 7:11-17
Book of Patrick: Miles Lynch,
David Pope & Elizabeth Houle,
Stephen E. Smith Family, Samuel W. Witwer
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Readings: Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/
Jn 3:13-17
Mass Remembrances:
Thelma Murphy (=)
Book of Patrick: Ann Baker,
Frances Ryan Beer, Andrea Budach,
Sophie Caruso, Susan & Bill Doyle,
Antonia Coldebella Favrin,
Helen Ambrose Kiley,
Ronald Kolatorowicz, Marie & Alex Marini,
Timothy Newton, Matthias O’Malley
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Readings: 1 Tm 6:13-16/Lk 8:4-15
Book of Patrick: James P. Cleary,
Lawrence E. Dowd, Sr., Rand McNally,
Henry E. Noth, John & Marian Scanlan,
MariJean Shea, Thomas M. Simpson,
Catherine R. Sullivan
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Readings: 1 Tm 1:15-17/Lk 6:43-49
Book of Patrick: The People of
St. Clare Parish, Waveland, MS,
Fr. Tony Aravindassery, Mary B. Fahey,
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fauth, II,
Michael E. Finnegan, James R. Fitzpatrick,
Robert Gallagher, Christopher Josephs,
Andrew Kolasinski, Mary Lydon,
Catherine McMahon, Robert Snyders
As there are no Masses on Saturday,
these names will be read on Friday,
September 16, 2011.
Prayer Requests
For Those Who Are Sick
Pat Anderson, Jim Capesius, Sherry
Chebowski, Gib Collins, Susan Dieterle,
Gib Eshoo, Roberta Derdek, Craig Grant,
Karolina Ivanovich, Mary Kelling,
John Kirchner, Marge Nykaza, Cole Martin,
John McGowan, Mae Michaels,
Lucy Prunty, Paul Saner, Joshua
Walkowicz, Tina Wilcher, Annie Wilmoth
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Tamara Anne Brennan, Patrick Casanova,
Mary Cosgrave, Jose Gonzales,
Anna Kim, Mary O’Rourke, Andrew Perrotti
Pastoral Care: Do you know someone in
need of Pastoral Care amongst our Old St.
Pat’s community? Please contact Bernadette
Moore Gibson at 312.798.2389.
Readings: 1 Tm 4:12-16/Jn 19:25-27 or
Lk 2:33-35
Mass Remembrances:
Dorothy Hanlon (=), Florence Muscato (=)
Book of Patrick: John M. Chervenak,
John Hellwig, Krug Family, Marian C. Moran,
Florence Muscato, Bridie Pegler,
Lori A. Reilly, Gary R. Shereda,
Edward Sullins, Dr. Jorge Vallejo
Mass Remembrances commemorate
a birthday, special anniversary, or the
anniversary of a loved one’s death on
the date of your choice (two weeks
notice required to meet bulletin printing
deadline). Includes a Mass card. Please call
312.648.1021.
Prayer Requests: Names of the sick or
recently deceased are listed for one week
in the prayers of the faithful and two
subsequent weeks in the bulletin. Please call
Bernadette Moore Gibson at 773.848.1868
to add a name to the list.
The Book of Patrick: offers perpetual
remembrance of a loved one who has
passed or a special date, including
weddings and other sacraments, chosen
by the donor. The $100 donation benefits
Old St. Patrick’s. For information, please
contact Bridget Evers at 312.831.9368.
Saint of the Day
Mev Puleo
Witness of Solidarity
(1963-1996)
“When I was in my early
teens, a thought took hold
of me: Jesus didn’t die to
save us from suffering – he
died to teach us how to suffer…Sometimes I
actually mean it. I’d rather die, having lived
a life crammed with meaning, than to die old,
even in security, but without meaning.”
Mev Puleo was born in 1963 and died from
brain cancer in 1996, at the age of 32. Mev
lived abundantly during her short time on
earth, however, and became known as a
photo journalist for social justice.
From a young age Mev felt a strong sense of
“religious wonder” in the presence of nature
and other people. Mev was only 14 years old
when she experienced a turning point while
travelling with her family to Brazil. Riding a
bus up a steep hill to view the famous statue
of Christ the Redeemer that overlooks Rio
de Janeiro, she marveled at the opulent
homes, pristine beaches and five star hotels
on one side of the road. By contrast, on the
other side of the road ramshackle homes,
children in rags and beggars of all ages
were in clear view. This stark contrast raised
questions such as “What does it mean to be
a Christian — a follower of Jesus — in a world
of contradictions and conflicts? What does it
mean to be on the way to Jesus when I view
the world of poverty from an air-conditioned
bus?” These questions eventually became
the foundation for her future vocation –
creating a bridge between the different
worlds she viewed from the bus that day.
Mev completed her studies at St. Louis
University and earned a graduate degree in
theology. Throughout her travels to Brazil,
El Salvador, Haiti and other Third World
destinations, her photographs documented
the life, struggles and humanity of the poor.
She wrote “The camera lens is the eye of my
soul, through which I touch the world and the
world touches me.”
In 1992, Mev married Mark Chmiel, a
fellow theology student. In 1994, she was
diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
The prognosis was not good. During the
final years of her life, Mev published a book,
completed her video and gave numerous
lectures. In 1995 she received the U.S.
Catholic Award for furthering the cause of
women in the Catholic Church.
Adapted from Blessed among all Women by
Robert Ellsberg.
(=) Deceased
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D irectory
Accounting
Janette Nunez
312.798.2305
[email protected]
Linda Vasquez
312.798.2307
[email protected]
Adult Faith Formation
Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson
312.831.9373
[email protected]
Advancement
Megan C. Williamson
312.798.2381
[email protected]
College Ministry
Michael O’Connell
[email protected]
Communications
Tristin Handley
312.798.2309
[email protected]
Veronica Sepin
312.831.9364
[email protected]
Community Outreach
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
[email protected]
Katie Loberg
312.798.2348
[email protected]
Database
Christy Salazar
312.831.9354
[email protected]
Annulment Support Ministry
Patty Stiles
847.220.3011
[email protected]
Family Ministry
Bea Cunningham
312.831.9351
[email protected]
Baptisms
Betty O’Toole, scheduler
312.798.2366
[email protected]
Katie Brandt
312.831.9352
[email protected]
Beloved
Tammy Roeder
312.798.2350
[email protected]
Book of Patrick
Bridget Evers
312.831.9368
[email protected]
BluePrints/8th Grade Experience
Becky Terlep
312.798.2329
[email protected]
Clergy
Pastor
Fr. Thomas J. Hurley
312.831.9363
[email protected]
Admin. Assistant to Pastor
Jeannine Chavez
312.831.9377
[email protected]
In Residence
Fr. John J. Wall
Fr. John Cusick
Visiting Clergy
Fr. Edward Foley, OFM Cap.
Fr. Pat McGrath, SJ
Fr. Paul Novak, OSM
Fr. William O’Shea
Buildings/Grounds
Andrew Rhodes
312.798.2345
[email protected]
First Friday Club of Chicago
Wanda Menghini
312.466.9610
[email protected]
Foundations Youth Ministry
Becky Terlep
312.798.2329
[email protected]
Music
Bill Fraher
312.831.9353
[email protected]
Laura Higgins
708.606.8498
[email protected]
Office Manager
Joanne Gresik
312.831.9370
[email protected]
Pastoral Care Ministry
Bernadette Moore Gibson
312.798.2389 prayer line
[email protected]
773.848.1868 pastoral cell
RCIA
Keara Coughlin
312.798.2328
[email protected]
Receptionist
312.648.1021
Social Justice
Bob Kolatorowicz
312.831.9379
[email protected]
Special Events
Sheila Greifhahn
312.798.2343
[email protected]
Annette Buys
312.831.9355
[email protected]
Global Outreach
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
[email protected]
Spiritual Companionship
Tammy Roeder
312.798.2350
[email protected]
Grief Support Facilitators
Judi Black, Ken Vossekuil
312.466.9473
Tours of Old St. Pat’s
Jim McLaughlin*
630.852.7269
[email protected]
Hospitality
Anna Van Handel
312.831.9372
[email protected]
Liturgy
Jaclyn Mullooly
312.798.2367
[email protected]
708.692.6628 (cell)
Marriage Ministry
Jack Berkemeyer
312.798.2386
[email protected]
Membership
Bridget Evers
312.831.9368
[email protected]
Wedding Ministry
JoAnn O’Brien
312.831.9383
[email protected]
Wedding Volunteers
Mary Jo Graf
312.360.1622
[email protected]
Robin Ramel
708.366.1293
[email protected]
Women’s Spirituality
Mary Anne Moriarty
312.861.0382
Young Adult Ministry (Old St. Pat’s)
Keara Coughlin
312.798.2328
[email protected]
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September 11, 2011 - Old St. Patrick`s Church

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