March 13, 2016 - Old St. Patrick`s Church

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The
Crossroads
Old St. Patrick’s Church Bulletin
March 13, 2016
Join us Thursday, March 17 for our
St. Patrick’s Day
Community Celebration
at our 12:10 pm Mass
Turn to page 7 for more information
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Just a Thought
Sláinte!
Old St. Pat’s Happenings
Lent 2016
Seven Last Words of Christ
Trinity Volunteer Corps
Crossroads Runners
Beloved Retreat Experience
Community Life
Off Site Insight
Men and Women of Faith
P age T wo
Just a Thought...
March 13, 2016
Cead Mile Failte!!! The common
Irish phrase for: A Hundred
Thousand Welcomes! On this
St. Patrick’s Day weekend in
Chicago, we extend our warmest
Fr. Tom Hurley
welcome to all of our visitors
who come this weekend, and throughout the week, to
this unofficial “shrine” of our patron, St. Patrick! We are
absolutely delighted and blessed by all those who gather
with us this weekend (and always!) to celebrate the gift
of faith, heritage, and culture handed down to us by our
immigrant ancestors. Especially this year, marking the
160th anniversary of this historic church, we welcome
our sisters and brothers who travel from near and far to
gather and give thanks to God for Patrick, Brigid, and All
the Celtic Saints whose legacy of Gospel mission allows us
to be here today.
As many of you know, this past October, 40 of us from
Old St. Patrick’s traveled over to Ireland to participate in
the Dublin Marathon. It was an extraordinary experience
and the Irish rolled out the red carpet (okay, green carpet)
of hospitality to us and all who flocked to the Emerald
Isle. After running the race, our group then spent the next
six days traveling around the country and taking in the
stunning beauty of this incredible place. One of the many
memorable moments for me happened as we made our
way, by bus, from the great town of Killarney up to the
city of Galway. Stopping to take in the breathtaking views
of the Cliffs of Moher and the impressive rolling greens
of LaHinch Golf Course, we found ourselves traveling
through County Clare. Before I knew it, in between the
short naps on the bus, our guide mentioned that we were
approaching the little town of Miltown Malbay! When I
heard him say those words, I quickly straightened up and
started taking in the scenery of this grand ol’ place as I
began to fondly remember my Great Aunt, Helen. And
great she was!
Helen Hurley was actually born Helen Looney, but due to
struggling times in Ireland and an overwhelming amount
of children in the Looney clan during impoverished
times, my great grandfather, John J. Hurley adopted Helen
and during her teenage years, they all immigrated to
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the United States, establishing their home in the South
Shore area of Chicago. Aunt Helen never married and she
worked her entire career in retail at the famous Marshall
Fields (Yes, I’m one of those who lament the name-change
to Macy’s)! We adored Aunt Helen! She was funny, loved
to laugh, enjoyed a daily bourbon and water, made the
best chocolate chip cookies on earth, and spoiled her
great nieces and nephews to no end. Overnights at her
apartment or her staying with us while my folks were
gone are some of the finest memories I have. So driving
through Miltown Malbay in County Clare Ireland was, for
me, the best part of this most recent trip. From this small
town came a simple woman who, for me, was a giant!
Her memory lingers in my heart and when I consider the
words of Jesus Love remains, it’s people like Aunt Helen
that cause me to stop and say to the Lord, “I get it!”
During these days (because it’s not just one day anymore!)
in which we celebrate St. Patrick and the heritage and
faith of the Irish, let’s all of us (Irish and everyone
else) pause and give thanks for these “giants” whose
life example, whose courage to emigrate from their
homelands and come to this country have allowed us to
share in the joy of life which is truly a gift from God.
Blessed be God for my great Aunt Helen and for all the
important figures of our lives who helped to form and
fashion our families, our faith, our cities, our churches,
our businesses, and even our politics.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and thank you again for being
here with us at Old St. Pat’s!
Have a great week,
Fr. Tom Hurley
Pastor
P.S. Follow me on Twitter @TomHurleyOSP and I’m now
on Instagram too! @TomHurleyOSP
Visit our website at www.oldstpats.org.
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A wakenings
Faith
Sláinte
By: Tim Liston
Until I was about eight
years old, I truly don’t
think I knew there was
another heritage besides Irish. My family was
Irish, my friends’ families were all Irish and just
about everywhere you look in Mt. Greenwood (my
childhood neighborhood) there is a shamrock on
something. As a young child that meant everyone
else must be Irish too, right?
As I grew older, I of course realized there are other
cultures and ethnic backgrounds – my two best
friends by 8th grade were of Italian and Mexican
descent – but the Irish influence never went away.
Even those two friends felt the need to say they’re of
Irish heritage just to fit in with the rest of our pals.
Now approaching St. Patrick’s Day, I took a trip
down memory lane of my relationship with this
wonderful patron saint of ours, and some of the
misconceptions I had about the importance of this
day. It seems somewhat poignant that I now work
here at Old St. Pat’s, and that my Awakenings article
happened to land on this Sunday.
All growing up, I missed the whole point of why
we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. When I was a young
kid, it was all about the pageantry – this day meant
that we got our face painted and we went to the
Southside Irish Parade (free candy!). As I reached
my teen years, I thought the whole thing was hokey
and I was ‘over it’ – I thought the tradition was
dumb (come to think of it, everything was “dumb”
when I was a teen). Into college and my early
adulthood I thought the day was about putting on a
goofy, green hat and partying too much.
Now as I look at things much more differently, and
as I take stock in what is really important in life,
I’ve come to the conclusion of why we celebrate this
great day. I may be stating the obvious, but when it
comes to celebrating this day there are really only
three things on which I now focus. Faith, family and
festivities.
Let me preface this by saying that I’m in no way
implying that this is the “right” way to celebrate. I
also think this translates to just about any culture or
heritage.
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I must remind myself that St. Patrick represents
the country of Ireland through his commitment to
the Catholic faith and his strength as a man trying
to spread the good word. He used the simplicity
of the shamrock to represent the Trinity, and he
helped introduce this faith to so many native Irish
whose descendants would come centuries later to
America and build churches (like Old St. Pat’s!).
We remember this saint because he is directly and
indirectly the reason that many of us profess our
Catholic faith – this is a day worth celebrating.
Family
Both of my parents’ families have roots in Ireland,
so it was a natural thing to embrace this wonderful
culture. More importantly though, my parents
stressed the value of connectedness to family –
which is not uniquely Irish, but how we express it
is unique to our family. I remember my Grandma
Patty O’Sullivan (I know, I couldn’t even make up a
more Irish name if I tried) telling me of her parents
coming to America and explaining to the kids the
importance of staying close to your siblings and
cousins. That’s something that has stuck with us all
into our adult years. St. Patrick’s Day in the Liston
and O’Sullivan households meant spending the
whole day together, telling stories and remembering
those that sacrificed to get us where we are today.
I’m so grateful that this day continues to strengthen
our family bond.
Festivities
Food and music really make up such a major portion
of a culture’s identity, and while I love food and
music from other ethnicities, Ireland always call
me back home. My wife jokes that any time I hear
a fiddle I stop in my tracks. During this week if you
can find a local place with some musicians playing
traditional songs, I highly recommend it – if you
can’t find that borrow your parents’ Bing Crosby or
Chieftains albums. This past Tuesday at a beautiful
performance of Siamsa na nGael, Beverly O’Regan
Thiele sang “Mo Ghile Mear”, and it moved me in a
way that that song never has before. So rosin up the
bow, and enjoy your corned beef and cabbage!
We of course welcome all cultures to celebrate
this faith journey together, but as we celebrate our
patron saint I hope that we can call to mind what
St. Patrick set out to do. To all, have a blessed and
happy St. Patrick’s Day!
O ld S t . P at ’ s H appenings
March & April at a Glance...
Event
St. Patrick’s Day
Date | Time
Contact |Location
Sunday, March 13 | 1 p.m. Mass
*See page 17 for more information
Lenten Scripture Study (Ruth)
Sunday, March 13 | 6:15 p.m.
OSP Book Group
Sunday, March 13 | 9:30 a.m.
711 W. Monroe, Flr. 2
Bob Kolatorowicz BobK@oldstpats.org
711 W. Monroe
“Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates Jean Lyon keen27@comcast.net
Catholicism 101: Sin and Grace Wednesday, March 16 | 6:30 p.m.
Hughes Hall (Pg. 19 for more info)
with Fr. Ed Foley*
*All are welcome!
OSPnext@oldstpats.org
Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé
Friday, March 18 | 8 p.m.
Satruday, March 19 | 7:30 p.m.
*TICKETS AT WWW.SIGNMEUP.COM/113466
Jennifer Budziak Jennifer@oldstpats.org
Sunday, March 20 | 10:45 a.m.
You Are Not Alone: Divorce
Support Group
Deb Romeo DebRomeo55@gmail.com
Easter Candy Drive
Sunday, March 20 |Before & After all Masses
Beth Marek elizabethm@oldstpats.org
Scripture Study (Genesis)
Sunday, March 20 | 6:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 21 | 7 p.m.
Lawndale Community Church (3827 W. Ogden)
*TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Friday, March 25 | 8 p.m.
Bob Kolatorowicz BobK@oldstpats.org
Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé
Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 24 | 8 p.m. Mass
Shamrock Shuffle 8K with
Sunday, April 3 | 6:30 a.m.
Grant Park
Crossroads Runners
*Join the Crossroads Runners today!
Joe Brandt crossroadsrunners@oldstpats.org
*See Page 5 for more information
Join us online!
Our 5 p.m. Liturgy streams online every Sunday.
All are welcome to join us every Sunday for our 5 p.m. Liturgy, now
streaming online at:
www.oldstpats.org/livestream
For more information and to get involved, please contact
Lauren Kezon at laurenk@oldstpats.org.
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W e A re OSP
#WeAreOSP Photo of the Week
“First Communion”
Submitted by:
Family Ministry
This is our First Communion B Class
with a full jar of change for Feed My
Starving Children.
Teachers are Carla Stern and Kalina
Tulley. The whole group is awesome!
Submit a photo by emailing bulletin@oldstpats.org or following oldstpatschicago on Instagram
and tagging your photo #weareosp
Holy Thursday
at Old St. Patrick’s Church
Thursday, March 24, 2016
This year at Old St. Patrick’s, Holy Thursday Evening will involve three movements:
6:00 p.m. | Holy Thursday Dinner
at Francis Xavier Warde School
We launch into this most sacred three days of our church year by gathering around tables to enjoy meals together. Join us for a
Holy Thursday Dinner with the Old St. Pat’s community. We will gather to be nourished by a delicious meal, by the presence of
community, and by some music and reflection that will help us launch into this most sacred three days of our church year, the
Tridduum. Reservations must be made online. Please let us know who you would like to be seated with*.
*There is a limit of 10 guests at each table.
8:00 p.m. | Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Old St. Patrick’s Church & Church Hall
All are invited to gather and enter into the one Mass celebrated by members of the Catholic and Christian communities around
the world on this sacred night. St. John’s account of the Last Supper is proclaimed, and the sacred rite of foot washing is
celebrated as we are reminded of Christ’s profound invitation to compassionately care for “the other” — our brother, our sister
— in our midst.
9:30 p.m. | Night Watch
As a tradition in Catholic Churches across the world on this night, Old St. Patrick’s Church will be open for prayer and
meditation immediately following the 8 p.m. liturgy and continuing until midnight.
Reservations for dinner must be made online in advance by visiting www.signmeup.com/113143.
The cost of the dinner will be $35.00.
If you would like to participate, but $35.00 would be too much of a hardship, please contact
Keara Ette at KearaC@oldstpats.org.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Ice Cream Social
Saturday, March 19 | 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
FXW Courtyard & Cafeteria
Join the OSP Parents and Tots* group for
some post-nap fun as we celebrate our patron
saint with ice cream, activities and fellowship!
An RSVP to Emily at emily.lancy@gmail.com
is appreciated, though not necessary.
All are welcome!
*OSP Parents and Tots is a group for our
youngest Catholics and their parents from birth
to school age.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
IS MOVING (due to the Rectory
construction project)!
Please find us in the FXW School building,
Room 12 (on the 1st floor/preschool hallway)
during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on
April 3, April 10, May 1, May 8
Children may be dropped off as early as 9:15
and should be picked up promptly after Mass.
Families are asked to sign children in & out and
to provide a cell phone number for contact.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Easter Candy Drive
at Old St. Pat’s
Sunday, March 20
Do you remember how exciting Easter morning was when you were a child? You were all dressed up in your new
spring outfit in search of a hidden basket full of goodies, right? I still remember trading my chocolates for jelly
beans with my sisters – what was I thinking!?
Connections would like to host that opportunity for families on the west side of Chicago, so we will be collecting
Easter Candy before and after all Masses on Sunday, March 20! We ask that you please consider donating:
Chocolate Bunnies (5 oz. size) • Chocolate Marshmallow Bunnies Jelly Beans
Peeps • Malted Milk Balls • Plastic Eggs • Easter Grass
Volunteers will be on hand to collect the items on Sunday, March 20. Thanks for sharing and caring!
-Beth Marek, Director of Outreach
Questions? Email ElizabethM@oldstpats.org
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Please Join Us!
36th Annual Good Friday
Walk for Justice
March 25, 2016
This annual modern-day Way of the Cross
begins at 12 p.m. on the corner of Congress
and Michigan in downtown Chicago.
Harmony, Hope & Healing will
be joining Old St. Patrick’s at the
11:15am mass, Palm Sunday, March
20, 2016. We are excited to worship
with you and to begin Holy Week
with our friends and neighbors
of Old St. Patrick’s Church.
community.
All are welcome.
Presented by 8th Day Center for Justice
For more information, please call
Scott at 312-641-5151 ex. 116 or visit
www.8thdaycenter.org
St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 17
12:10 p.m. Mass
This Thursday Old St. Pat’s is hosting
a lively liturgy and Community
Celebration at our 12:10 p.m. Mass with
traditional Irish music. Join us following
Mass in Hughes Hall for a luncheon of
corned beef sandwiches*!
*A $10 donation for lunch is requested
at the door.
Questions? Contact Joanne Gresik at
Joanne@oldstpats.org.
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L ent 2016
Lent, Liturgy, and Life
“Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.” John 8:11
Written in the Dust
Pray for the Living and the Dead
What did Jesus write in the dust as the self-righteous
religiously upright but spiritually dead leaders (men,
all) tried to trip him up? When people were caught
in adultery in Jerusalem, the Law of Moses prescribed
that both partners be brought to the Temple, and their
crime ascertained by two witnesses. Then the Temple
officer as judge would write the commandment and
the names of both guilty parties in the dust in the
floor. The guilty were stoned to death and buried,
and the dusty record would soon be no more. But the
accusers in today’s gospel bring only the woman, not
also the man, and no witnesses. They are not keeping
the law. One tradition is that Jesus writes the names
of each person in the crowd who wants to stone the
woman since every one of them is guilty of violating
the law by not bringing the man and two witnesses.
When the members of the crowd see their names
written in dusty indictment, they get the point that
Jesus soon makes clear, “Let the one without sin be
the first to cast a stone.” Our indictment—of being
mortal, of making mistakes, of choosing evil over
good, of sinning both in what we have done and what
we have failed to do—was written in ashes right on
our forehead for all the world to see some four and a
half weeks ago. Did we hear then, do we hear now, the
voice of the Crucified and Risen One saying to us this
day: “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and do not sin
any more.”
Another spiritual work of mercy is to pray for the
living and the dead. Let’s keep in mind and close
to out hearts those chosen by God for the Easter
sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and eucharist,
including our own Elect here at Old St. Pat’s: AJ,
Stephanie, Joanne, Tracey, Angela, Matthew, Alycia,
Jennifer, and Taylor. They are dying! Dying to self
and old ways of living that no longer work for them.
And they are living, being born again of water and the
Holy Spirit.
Nor Do I Condemn You
Members of Old St. Pat’s have been practicing
forgiving those who have hurt them a spiritual work
of mercy. Here’s what some of you wrote on the cards
and offered up with our bread and wine: “I forgave
customers who frustrated me.” “I forgave some
people in my life for not living up to my standards.”
“I forgave my sister for putting me down and getting
mad at me because I asked people on Facebook to
pray for my mother who is in the hospital.” “I am
struggling with forgiveness for my husband for
ongoing infidelities and addictions.” Blessings on you
all!
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Mercy in Judaism and Islam
“Both Judaism and Islam consider mercy to be one of
God’s most important attributes. Israel was the first
to receive this revelation which continues in history
as the source of an inexhaustible richness meant to
be shared with all humanity. The pages of the First
Testament are steeped in mercy, because they narrate
the works that the Living God performed in favor of
a people at the most trying moments of their history.
Among the privileged names that Islam attributes to
the Creator are “Merciful and Kind.” This invocation
is often on the lips of faithful Muslims who feel
themselves accompanied and sustained by mercy
in their daily life. They too believe that no one can
place a limit on divine mercy because its doors are
always open. I trust that this Jubilee year celebrating
the mercy of God will foster an encounter with these
religions and with other noble religious traditions;
may it open us to even more fervent dialogue so that
we might know and understand one another better;
may it eliminate every form of closed-mindedness and
disrespect, and drive out every form of violence and
discrimination.” Pope Francis, “The Face of Mercy,”
paragraph 23, April 11, 2015.
Keep It Coming
We are in Lent’s home-stretch! Don’t poop out now!
Fill out a card with your works of mercy written on it
and drop it in the basket near our gifts of bread and
wine. There are blanks there you can fill out when
you come into church! Blessed are the merciful!
L ent C alendar
Date
Sunday, March 13
Event
Fifth Sunday of Lent
St. Patrick’s Day Community Celebration: Refreshments in the Hall
following the 1 p.m. Mass; Mass will include Old St. Pat’s Choir
and cantors, traditional Irish musicians, The Sheila Tully Irish Step
Dancers, and Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band.
Lenten Scripture Study: Ruth
Time and Location
Masses will take place at
7, 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and
1, 5 & 8 p.m. at Old St.
Patrick’s Church
6:15 - 7:45 p.m. in the Fr. Jack
Wall Mission Center, Flr. 2
Contact BobK@oldstpats.org
Thursday, March 17
Feast of Saint Patrick’s Day
Our patron saint’s feast day will feature special Celtic music
to conclude our St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the 12:10 p.m.
Mass.
Friday, March 18
Prayer in the Spirit of Taize
7 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.
Masses at Old St. Patrick’s
Church
8 p.m. at Old St. Patrick’s
Church
Contact Jennifer Budziak at
Jennifer@oldstpats.org
Saturday, March 19
Seven Last Words of Christ on
the Cross
6 p.m. Reception and
7p.m. Presentation
Sunday, March 20
Palm Sunday
Masses will take place at 7,
8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 &
Church
Lenten Scripture Study: Genesis
6:15 - 7:45 p.m. in the Fr. Jack
Wall Mission Center, Flr. 2
Contact BobK@oldstpats.org
Monday, March 21
Seven Last Words of Christ on
the Cross
6 p.m. Reception and 7p.m.
Presentation
Lawndale Community
Church
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L ent C alendar
Date
Thursday, March 24
Event
Dinner and Mass*
Time and Location
Holy Thursday
See Page 19 for more
information!
Friday, March 25
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
10-11:30 a.m.
Good Friday
Individual Confessions
Contact David Philippart
DavidP@oldstpats.org
Liturgy of the Passion and
Death of Our Lord
Noon & 5:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross Service
3 p.m.
Prayer in the Spirit of Taize
Church
Contact Jennifer Budziak at
Saturday, March 26
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil 8 p.m. at
Sunday, March 27
Easter Sunday
Masses will take place at
7, 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 1
p.m.
No 5 or 8 p.m. Masses
Monday, March 28
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Easter Monday
Church and church offices
are CLOSED
S iamsa
na n G ael
This past Tuesday, March 8, Old St. Patrick’s hosted our 20th Annual Siamsa Na nGael, a
celebration of the Celtic Arts. This year, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter
Rising through song and dance with our program, The Women of the Rising: Pathways to
Peace. We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this year’s event possible.
A special thank you to our own Bill Fraher who brought together musicians and dancers in
this unique expression of artistic talent, to Mary Pat Kelly for her incredible giftedness in
creative writing and wit, to our special guest narrator Pastor Shannon Kershner from Fourth
Presbyterian Church of Chicago, to the Old St. Pat’s Concert Choir for all their time and
energy, and to our generous sponsors from Aer Lingus, C Chicago, and the Old St. Pat’s
community whose continued support allows us to annually host this cultural event for the city.
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S even L ast W ords
of
C hrist
Franz Joseph Haydn’s
The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross
Old St. Patrick’s Church* | Saturday, March 19 | 7:30 p.m. | 700 W. Adams
*Tickets Available at www.oldstpats.org/seven-last-words
Lawndale Community Church*|Monday, March 21 | 7:00 p.m.|3827 W. Ogden
*Good will donations will be accepted following the performance
Franz Joseph Haydn’s masterpiece The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross is a true mediation on the
gravity of tragedy and the possibility of hope and redemption, explored through the purity and intimacy of
the string quartet. The music is dark, barren, overwhelmingly human, and expresses the immense weight
of Holy Week. Haydn wrote “each movement is expressed by purely instrumental music in such a way that
even the most uninitiated listener will be moved to the very depths of his soul.”
This work was originally commissioned in 1783 for the Good Friday services at the Cathedral in Cádiz,
Spain. At the first performance during the noonday service the bishop would take to the pulpit, pronounce
the first word, deliver a discourse thereon, and upon leaving the pulpit the corresponding movement of the
Haydn’s work would be presented by the quartet. The music provided a backdrop for meditation on each
of the seven words. Over the past 250 years or so this tremendous piece of classical music has stayed in the
performance repertoire and is equally relevant today, though the addition of spoken word is rarely heard.
Dave Moss (Viola) is a GRAMMY
nominated violist who enjoys
a vibrant career as a solo artist,
chamber musician, and teacher.
A graduate of The Juilliard School
and Oberlin Conservatory he has
gone on to collaborate with Joshua
Bell, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma
Dave Moss
and Renée Fleming, as well as
performing with the Metropolitan
Opera Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony. Dave makes his
home in Chicago and is very active in the Old St. Pat’s music
ministry.
Sara Sitzer (Cello) has performed
recitals all over the world, from the
new Frank Gehry designed New
World Center in Miami Beach to
the Hermitage Museum in Saint
Petersburg, Russia. Ms. Sitzer is a
member of the Elgin Symphony
and Firebird Chamber Orchestra
Sara Sitzer
(Miami, FL), and regularly performs
with the Milwaukee Symphony, as
well as Chicago ensembles Ensemble
Dal Niente, New Millennium Orchestra, Chicago Opera Theater,
and Camerata Chicago.
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Heather Boehm (Violin) attended
DePaul University where she
received her undergraduates
degree in Violin Performance
and Music Business. Ms. Boehm
has performed with orchestras
in the Chicagoland area and
throughout the country including
Heather Boehm
the Charleston Symphony, Illinois
Symphony, Lake Forest Symphony,
New Philharmonic, Northwest Indiana Symphony, and the
Chicago Chamber Orchestra.
Sang Mee Lee has appeared
with the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra, Korean Broadcasting
Orchestra, and the Lausanne
Chamber Orchestra. Her solo
performances and recitals
have been heard in the United
States, Europe, and the Far East.
Sang Mee Lee
Sang Mee earned Bachelor’s
and Master’s degrees in violin
performance from the Julliard
School. Currently residing in the Chicago area, Sang Mee has
been on faculty at the Music Institute of Chicago since 2000.
S even L ast W ords
of
C hrist
The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross
A “Must-Do” Lenten Experience
The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross is the name given to statements that Saints Matthew,
Mark, Luke and John attributed to Jesus as he suffered His agonizing crucifixion. In the seven
"words", compiled from all four Gospel books, Jesus appeals to His Father, forgives his executioners,
comforts the thief next to Him, commends His spirit to God, speaks to His mother, says He is thirsty
and that His life has ended.
By: Vincent L. Guider
Given the scriptural importance of these statements and how excellent the Seven Last Words
performances were the last two years, here are five reasons your family, friends and you should plan
to attend on March 19 at Old St. Pat’s Church at 7:30 p.m. or on March 21 at Lawndale Christian
Community Church at 7 p.m.
1. It is spiritually enriching.
A person’s final statements before impending death are generally regarded as sacred. The 2016 Seven Last Words
of Christ is all the more special because it causes the assembly to think deeply about the final utterances of Jesus
who knew His end was near. It offers a profound meditation through the lenses of various theologies, cultures
and preaching styles. It is also fitting preparation to celebrate the most important event on the church calendar;
Jesus’s triumphant resurrection at Easter.
2. It is an age-old Christian tradition.
The 7 words have been widely used in sermons on or near Good Friday since the 16th Century. Scholars in the
Anglican, Catholic, Protestant, and other Christian traditions have done entire theological analyses on them.
Composers have also set them to music, and others have interpreted them through song, poetry, preaching,
painting, drama and other expressive art forms. These two performances are artistically and spiritually
continuations of the rich, Lenten, Christian tradition.
3. It is interesting, emotional and spiritual.
The performances touch the mind, heart and very soul. An awe-inspiring string quartet plays 7 movements of
Franz Joseph Haydn’s classical music composition, also called The 7 Last Words of Christ. Diverse preachers
briefly speak on the 7 words in between each movement of the stirring music. Each preacher compels those
assembled to think, pray, laugh and even tremble. It is a unique montage of art, word and worship that makes for
an inspiring and transformative evening.
4. It builds up God’s Kingdom.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., once said, "It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian
America is eleven o'clock on Sunday morning." He was referring to racial, religious and economic barriers that
keep our communities divided each week despite our shared faith. However The 7 Last Words of Christ invites
us to leave our comfort zones and move toward new understandings and relationships. Collaborative endeavors
such as these help us to bridge our divisions, find common ground and contribute to the common good together.
5. It furthers the missions of Old St. Pat’s and “Kinship”.
The North Lawndale Kinship Initiative is not just one more ministry we do in the church; IT IS WHO WE ARE
as a church. “Kinship” is a charge for neighbors from North Lawndale and Old St. Pat’s to walk alongside one
another for many years to come. As the Old St. Pat’s Church Mission extols - Encounter the God who loves you,
engage in a community that welcomes you and serve the world that needs you.
Please join us as we prepare for Easter and strengthen bonds between our communities.
Both evenings promise to be unique and memorable.
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T rinity V olunteer C orps
Feeding 50,000 and Celebrating Friendship, Service and Ability!
Dominican University in west suburban River Forest was the site of
the Second Annual TVC Feed Our Community Day involving some
300+ volunteers, with and without disabilities, working together
to create 50,000 shelf stable macaroni and cheese meals that were
then donated to 5 local food pantries. Thanks to generous funding
from Community Memorial Foundation, The Congregation of
St. Joseph, Newman’s Own Foundation and ConAgra Foods, our
Trinity Volunteers were able to take the lead among other adults
with disabilities from likeminded organizations including L’Arche,
Opportunity Knocks, Aspire, Community Support Services, Helping
Hand and UCP Seguin in staffing a dozen production lines alongside
Dominican University students, faculty and staff, Blue Cross Blue
Shield employees and a variety of Old St. Pat’s and other facilitator
volunteers. Many thanks to Bill Kanatas and Chris Coyne from
FEED6 for the amazing logistics and to professional photographer
Dan Pels for donating his services to help tell the story of a great day
celebrating friendship, service and ability!
Above: Trinity Volunteer Ian Elsen and Dominican
University undergraduate Victoria Lao measure pasta
at the beginning of the assembly line.
Above: We surprised FEED6 organizers when we were
able to finish packing all 50,000 meals in record time.
We are especially good working together with friends
on an assembly line.
Left: The Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange were some of the
earliest supporters of Trinity Volunteer Corps. They not only
helped fund this year’s TVC Feed Our Community Day but
also turned out in full force to volunteer alongside our Trinity
Volunteers.
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T rinity V olunteer C orps
Left: Trinity Volunteer Jackie Finn (second from right) worked in the
kitchen with DU Nutrition Science students preparing delicious recipes
that augmented the standard macaroni and cheese meals. They fed
the packaging volunteers and also printed out the recipes for food
pantry volunteers to share with those who will receive the meals.
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Trinity Volunteer Amanda Ebersol is assisted by
Dominican University student Erica Cardenas --right at the center of all the food packaging action!
Chef Alan Yuen of Friendship Chinese Restaurant is
a great supporter of TVC and enjoyed working side by
side with our Trinity Volunteers.
TVC Board Member Betty O’Toole assists Trinity
Volunteers on a weekly basis so she was a perfect one
to serve as Table Captain organizing volunteers of all
ability levels.
Beautiful, accessible space and warm hospitality
provided by Dominican University!
O ld S t . P at ’ s C onnections
Connections is Back in Action!
Connections is dusting itself off and refreshing the group for 2016. Our goal is to have 5
members for each of the following teams – Social, Service and Spiritual/Speaker.
If you would like to be part of this effort, please contact Beth Marek, Director of Outreach at
312.831.9361 or elizabethm@oldstpats.org.
Saturday March 19
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Breakfast With the Bunny; Service Project at Marillac House
Connections is seeking volunteers of all ages for one of our favorite
activities of the year; “Breakfast with the Bunny” at Marrillac House
on west side of Chicago. This event provides needy families and their
children with a traditional Easter party including breakfast, egg hunt,
egg coloring and a visit with the Easter Bunny.
Connections provides each family at the event with a traditional
Easter basket to take home packed with treats and toys. Volunteers
will assemble more than 150 Easter baskets that are supplied by the
Connections Team. Also, volunteers will help serve breakfast and assist
with event activities.
Volunteers will meet at Marrillac House the morning of the
event. To register as a volunteer or if you have questions, email
OldStPatsConnections@gmail.com and please indicate Breakfast with
the Bunny in the subject line. Volunteers of all ages are welcome!
Marrillac House, 212 S. Francisco Avenue, Chicago, IL
Sunday, March 20
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Connections Monthly Meeting
Get involved with Connections as we are dusting our self off and
refreshing our group. We are seeking new members and volunteers
to help run the organization! We are the middle aged voices of Old
St. Pat’s that gather regularly to offer social, service and spiritual
opportunities for those who are interested. Do you have any ideas or
events that you would like us to consider?? If you are curious, please
contact us at OldStPatsConnections@gmail.com and please indicate
New Member in the subject line.
Dugan’s, 128 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL
*After our gathering we will then join the 5 p.m. Mass at Old St. Pat’s.
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C rossroads R unners
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JOIN THE CROSSROADS RUNNERS AT THE SHAMROCK SHUFFLE!
Get in shape, lace up and join the Crossroads Runners at the 2016 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k on Sunday, April 3,
2016! Not a runner? Not sure how you’ll be able to run nearly five miles? Don’t fret! Our Chicago Marathon Coach Brendan
will help you cross the finish line. We will meet before the race at Phenomenal Fitness (1450 S. Michican Ave.) for a light
breakfast.
Join in on the fun and get your tickets today! Tickest are $15 a person and can be purchased online at www.signmeup.com/113609
SHAMROCK SHUFFLE TRAINING SCHEDULE - WEEK 6
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Kick back and REST your legs. After yesterday’s 4-miler you deserve it!
Take it EASY today with a 45-minute or 4 mile run
(3 min run, 2 min walk)
30 minute CROSS-TRAIN
Another EASY day with a 45-minute or 4 mile run
(3 minute run, 2 minute walk)
REST
CROSS TRAINING for 35-minutes.
Push yourself on today’s 50-minute, or 4 mile RUN
(3 min run, 2 min walk)
Before starting any excercise program, check with your physician and have a physical examination to be sure you may
safely undertake the training program. For more information on the Shamrock Shuffle, the BOA Chicago Marathon or the
Crossroads Runners team, contact Joe Brandt at crossroadsrunners@oldstpats.org.
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OSP N ext
OSP Next is the community for Young Adults at
Old St. Pat’s! There’s nothing formal to join - if
you’re here, you ARE the community! Simply join
us anytime for one of the events or opportunities
listed here. Meet your fellow OSP young adults
as we Engage, Encounter & Serve. Looking
to do even more? Join a committee anytime!
Email OSPnext@oldstpats.org.
OSP Next After Five: Green Beer and Yellow Umbrella
Sunday, March 13 |6:15 - 8:30 p.m. Hughes Hall
$5 suggested
Green Beer and Yellow Umbrellas! Come one come all to our March after 5.
Following the 5 p.m. Mass, join OSP Next for Irish fun, food, and festivities and come
learn more about the Yellow Umbrella Society - an organization of young adults in
the Chicago area who promote the dignity of all life through Service, Social, and
Education events. We look forward to sharing the evening with you.
Blessed Sacrament Youth After-School Fun Night
Monday, March 14|5 - 7 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Youth center
3600 W. Cermak Road Chicago, IL - North Lawndale
Please join us in continuing to build our kinship ties! OSP Next is hosting a night of fun with a group of
children and teens at the Blessed Sacrament Youth Center on Monday, March 14.
Come volunteer and lead the group in arts & crafts, cooking, basketball, and other fun activities. Since this
is a weeknight, arrive when possible. We are looking for your presence and engagement with the children
& teens of BSYC! Food provided.
Questions? Contact Kyle Groves, Kyle.groves@valpo.edu
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OSP N ext
Catholicism 101 - Sin & Grace
Wednesday, March 16 |6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Hughes Hall
$5 suggested
This month’s Catholicism 101 provides us a way of looking deeper into the idea of
Mercy. Fr. Ed Foley will offer thoughts on Sin, Grace, and the role they have in our
lives as human beings who are loved by a merciful God.
Food provided.
OSP Next Book Club
Hughes Hall | Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
Our monthly book club is fun, relaxed, and filled with captivating conversation. Join
us this month as we read Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, a classic novel that details
the life of a high society woman in post-First World War England. We meet Monday,
March 28 at 7 p.m. at The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square (4736 N. Lincoln). Contact
Rachelle Lindo with any questions at rachelle.lindo@gmail.com.
Next Month: TBD; Stay tuned!
Faith in Action Committee Donation Drive for The Boulevard Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who donated, and a special thank you to OSP Next Faith in Action
committee member Will Olds for organizing this month-long drive with multiple events
ending with a meal served at The Boulevard!
Sign up for the OSP Next Mailing List or ‘Connect’ with
us by emailing OSPnext@oldstpats.org or vistiting our
webpage at www.oldstpats.org.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
too!
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OSP Next: Young
Adults at Old St. Pat’s
OSPnext
@OSPnext
T he B eloved R etreat E xperience
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C ommunity L ife
You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone is a networking
group for men and women who are
separated or divorced. We meet to discuss
topics of importance to those seeking to
heal during and after one of life’s most
difficult transitions. This is not a group
of professional counselors, but a group of
your peers who have been there and simply
wish to listen and offer encouragement.
Join us the following Sundays, from 10:45
a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the Fr. Jack Wall
Mission Center in Rm. 21.
For more information, please contact
Debbie at debromeo55@gmail.com.
“If we do not transform our pain, it
will most assuredly be transmitted onto
others.” -Richard Rohr
Are you interested in Old St. Pats’
Domestic Violence Ministry?
Old St.Pat’s and Old St. Mary’s Domestic
Violence Groups will collaborate on
Wednesday, March 16 at 6:45 p.m. at Old
St. Mary’s. The group will meet to discuss
the Domestic Violence Ministry Mission
Statement and goals for our community
within the context of the Archdiocesan
Domestic Violence outreach.
If you are able to attend, have questions
or are unable to attend this meeting but
wish to be a part of the Domestic Violence
Ministry, please contact Rachel Lyons at
Rachel@oldstpats.org
A friend can make all the difference… BE the difference. Mentor a child!
Far too many children face limited opportunities for growth and exposure to new experiences. In response to this need in the
community, Mercy Home created the Friends First Mentoring Program. The Friends First mentoring program of Mercy
Home for Boys and Girls is a one-on-one mentoring program for youth ages 9-17. Their purpose is to engage youth in fun,
meaningful activities that promote healthy personal and social development.
There are two ways to get involved in mentoring with both community-based and site-based programs. Learn more by
attending an upcoming Mentor Information Sessions. Please select one of the dates listed below:
Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 30 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Facilitated by: Mary Quinn, Manager- Friends First
Facilitated by: Dee Atkins, Director - Corporate & Volunteer
Relations
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls — Hay Campus
1140 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL, 60607
Please join us and bring along a friend who might be interested in becoming a mentor.
RSVP to deeatk@mercyhome.org or 312.738-7552.
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O ff S ite I nsight
Off Site Insight
Off-Site/Insight is an Old St. Patrick’s Church member led initiative that brings a taste of Old St. Pat’s
programming to your doorstep. These monthly “off-site” gatherings welcome you and your friends to come
together to encounter an interesting speaker and engage in enriching conversations. It’s also a fun way to
connect with other Old St. Pat’s members and friends who live out your way!
Old St. Pat’s Church Staff Contact Bob Kolatorowicz 312.831.9379 bobk@oldstpats.org
Format:
6:30 p.m. Refreshments and Welcome 7 p.m. Presentation 8:15 p.m. Prayer and Announcements 8:30 p.m. Program concludes
*A free will donation to cover our meeting room costs is much appreciated. Free Parking is avalible.
Monday, March 14, 2016 “A Faith Filled Embrace of Change” with Al Gustafson
The only constant in life? You know the answer…change. What you may not know is that the ability to manage the
anxiety that change creates in our lives is what separates people who eventually stop growing from those who
continue to grow in faith, hope and love throughout their lives.
The very foundation of our Christian faith is change…we call it the Paschal Mystery. Join us for a conversation about
a faith filled embrace of change. We will begin by exploring how the big changes in life, like death of loved one, job
loss, divorce or a health crisis, impact us…coming to better understand the peril and the promise of change. We will
conclude with Jesus, and how we might live into the mystery of change through him, with him and in him.
North: Sisters of the Resurrection Immaculate Conception Provicial House 7432 W. Talcott Ave. Chicago, Illinois
Coordinators Patricia O’Brien 847.679.2538 patricia7414@gmail.com | Shirley Widner 847.877.1512 swidner2002@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 “Radical Grace” Film Screening and Discussion
Radical Grace follows three fearless nuns who risk their place in the Catholic Church to follow another higher calling:
social justice.
The story features: Simone Campbell, SSS – Nuns on the Bus; Chris Schenk, CSJ – Future Church; and Jean Hughes,
OP, who worked with the marginalized in Chicago until her death last year.
When the Vatican investigates and reprimands the sisters – citing their “radical feminism”– they become the
spiritual and symbolic center of a struggle for the future of the Catholic Church. The women refuse to back down and
ultimately win the hearts of the new pope and Catholics worldwide.
From their cross-country Nuns on the Bus tour, to serving those on the margins, to a continued struggle for Catholic
women’s religious equality, these sisters are transforming American politics — and the Church itself.
Chris Schenk, CSJ will join us for discussion and sharing following the film.
Cost: $10 per person
Near West: The Well Spirituality Center 1515 W. Ogden Ave. LaGrange Park, Illinois 708.482.5048
Coordinators Kate Mulcahy kate.mulcahy@me.com
Monday, March 21, 2016 “Opening Doors of Mercy Through Faith, Friendship, Family,
and Forgiveness ” with Dr. Barb Jarvis Pauls, D. Min., MA, LCPC
“Joy is not the absence of pain and suffering in this world, but the presence of God.” - Kalhil Gibran.
How do men and women stay happy and healthy in a world of stress? Why does our church matter to our health
and wellbeing? How does God call us to holiness and wholeness? How do we manage the pain and suffering that we
experience in our lives? Affirming our beauty inside and outside, Dr. Barb Jarvis Pauls will address these questions
through stories drawing from both her professional background and personal experiences.
West: Carmelite Spirituality Center 8419 Bailey Road Darien, IL 60561
Coordinators Judy McLaughlin 630.852.7269 judy.mclaughlin3@gmail.com | Joan Noe noe.joan6@gmail.com
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M en
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F aith
Men and Women of Faith
March 17
Saint Patrick
Legends about Patrick abound; but truth is best served by our seeing two solid qualities in
him: He was humble and he was courageous. The determination to accept suffering and
success with equal indifference guided the life of God’s instrument for winning most of
Ireland for Christ.
Details of his life are uncertain. Current research places his dates of birth and death a
little later than earlier accounts. Patrick may have been born in Dunbarton, Scotland,
Cumberland, England, or in northern Wales. He called himself both a Roman and a Briton.
At 16, he and a large number of his father’s slaves and vassals were captured by Irish raiders
and sold as slaves in Ireland. Forced to work as a shepherd, he suffered greatly from hunger
and cold.
After six years, Patrick escaped, probably to France, and later returned to Britain at the age
of 22. His captivity had meant spiritual conversion. He may have studied at Lerins, off the
French coast; he spent years at Auxerre, France, and was consecrated bishop at the age of 43.
His great desire was to proclaim the Good News to the Irish.
In a dream vision it seemed “all the children of Ireland from their mothers’ wombs were
stretching out their hands” to him. He understood the vision to be a call to do mission work
in pagan Ireland. Despite opposition from those who felt his education had been defective,
he was sent to carry out the task. He went to the west and north, where the faith had never
been preached, obtained the protection of local kings and made numerous converts.
Because of the island’s pagan background, Patrick was emphatic in encouraging widows
to remain chaste and young women to consecrate their virginity to Christ. He ordained
many priests, divided the country into dioceses, held Church councils, founded several
monasteries and continually urged his people to greater holiness in Christ.
He suffered much opposition from pagan druids and was criticized in both England and
Ireland for the way he conducted his mission.
In a relatively short time, the island had experienced deeply the Christian spirit, and was
prepared to send out missionaries whose efforts were greatly responsible for Christianizing
Europe.
Patrick was a man of action, with little inclination toward learning. He had a rocklike belief
in his vocation, in the cause he had espoused.
One of the few certainly authentic writings is his Confessio, above all an act of homage to
God for having called Patrick, unworthy sinner, to the apostolate.
There is hope rather than irony in the fact that his burial place is said to be in County Down
in Northern Ireland, long the scene of strife and violence.
Adapted from www.americancatholic.org
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P rograms
H
earts and P rayers
So the sisters sent word to Jesus saying, “Master, the one you love is ill.” When Jesus heard this he said, “This illness is not to end in death, but is
for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” - Jn 11:3-4
Sunday, March 13th, 2016
Readings: Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7/
Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24/Phil 2:6-11/Lk
22:14--23:56 or 23:1-49
Mass Remembrances:
7 a.m. 8 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - Mr. William Kennedy (=),
Mary Pat Warnette (=)
11:15 a.m. - Jeanne Dunne (=), John
Conklin (=), Frank Petrone (=), Sheila Ann
(Duffy)Flaherty (=)
5 p.m.
Book of Patrick: Paula Dittrich, Leland
Bracher, Clare Borah, Michael Bracher,
Michael Duignan, Gerald R. Nagel,
Dorothy Zeller
Monday, March 14th, 2016
Readings: Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1-3, 13-14/Jn
12:1-11
Mass Remembrances: Jean Devita (=)
Book of Patrick: Patricia L. Baumann,
Mary Cantwell, Hugh Connolly, Hon.
Edward G. Finnegan, Joan R. Graidino,
Martin Igoe, George Siegle, Betty
Whitaker
Tuesday, March 15th 2016
Readings: Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17/Jn
13:21-33, 36-38
Mass Remembrances:
Book of Patrick: Anthony & Terri
Coletta, Marie M. O’Shea Driscoll,
James Fitzgerald, Rosemary Rivera &
Jim Hachey, Cecilia G. Halston, Patricia
McHugh McCarthy, John Mooney,
Mary E. Simmons, Russell Scull, Mary A.
Warner
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016
Readings: Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22,
31, 33-34/Mt 26:14-25
Mass Remembrances: Edna Lawler (=)
Joseph Pacella (=)
LaVerne Buckley Stephenson, Matt &
Joyce Walsh
Thursday, March 17th, 2016
Readings: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a,
8b-9/Ps 89:1-6/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21
Mass Remembrances: Lillian M Ryan
(=), Michael Connelly, Mary Murphy (=),
Tim McCarthy (=), Jack Hever (=), Pat
Reilly (=), Johnny Lettner (=)
Book of Patrick: Cathy Ahern,
Robert Bigibrey, Jozef K. Bondarowicz,
Detta Burke, Joseph Burns, Bill Butler
Family, Mae and Jim Carney, John
Michael Carney, Cleary Family, Marion
Darrah Cloud, Jennifer Christine
Corrales, Michael Crawley, Sara Lucas
Cunningham, William & Jean Divane,
Anna M. Dolan, Patrick Dooley, Vincent
Duncan, Mildred Duris, Salvatore &
Rhoda Eraci, James Fitzgerald, Marty
& Kitty Gaughan, Irene Gazarek, Mary
Jo George, Sr. Virginia Healy, B.V.M.,
John Higgins, Gene Hughes, Peace in
Ireland, Patrick J. & Catherine M. Kamp
Holbrook, Patrick Kane, James & Patricia
Kelly, Patrick Kennedy, Dan Lydon,
Patrick Lynch, Patrick and Catherine
Maloney Family, John Mitchell, John R.
McKenzie, Patrick Thomas McNamara,
William Morrissey, Patrick Murdock,
Margaret & Daniel O’Brien, The O’Brien
Family, John O’Connor, Catharine
O’Connell, Joseph J. O’Shaughnessy,
Phyllis Ann Pope, Red Powers, Daniel
M. Riordan, Timothy Patrick Scanlan,
Timothy Scanlan, Colleen Schiesser,
Patrick Scully, Donal Stephens, Jamieson
& Sullivan Families, Michael J. Sullivan,
Mary Teach, John Tuohy, Delia Tully
Friday, March 18th, 2016
Readings: Is 52:13--53:12/Ps 31:2, 6,
12-13, 15-17, 25/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn
18:1--19:42
Mass Remembrances:
Book of Patrick: Maxine Booyer,
Robert D. Gibney, John Jurkash, Frank
M. Karbarz, Margaret Leonard, Emily
Popowski, Rocco Rotolo
Book of Patrick: Carol N. Moskop,
Harry C. Quast, Riley Family, Nancy
O’Reilly, Clifford Phippen, Frank Siuda,
(=) Deceased
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Saturday, March 19th, 2016
Readings: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 2631a/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 1518/Ex 14:15--15:1/Is 54:5-14/Is 55:1-11/
Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/
Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Rom 6:3-11/Lk
24:1-12
Book of Patrick: Mildred Abenonti,
Ronald Alghine, Deborah Blum, Jozef
K. Bondarowicz, Karen Brown , Colleen
Burns, Judge William J. Campbell,
Clayton Carrico, Janina Carrico, Louis
Celano, Christine Centoducati, Edward
Joseph Driscoll, Anita Del Duca, Joseph
Matthew DeVita, Raymound Fiesco,
Isabel Fusco , Vincent Gallo, Rose Ann
Gallo , Clara Gattuso, Jack Gloeckler,
Marilyn Flanagan Gulan, Mr. & Mrs.
Micheal Gullo, Dan Heard, Joseph
Henry, Thomas Joseph Holbrook, Jozef
Kasperkiewicz, Merfete Konotos, Adelia
Lee, Julia McGury , Charles Mikuta,
Eileen M. Murphy, Sandy Nelson,
Charles Noblit, James Pippen, Dr.
Peter Pleotis, James Pyrpen, Barabara
Sapiente, Vincent Serpa, Patricia Stelzer,
Camillo F. Volini, Jack Weber, Carter
Wells, Ernestine Gallo Vic Domino,
Elizabeth Walters
Sunday, March 20th, 2016
Readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:12, 16-17, 22-23/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b8/Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or Lk 24:13-35
Prayer Requests
For Those Who Are Sick
Kenneth Monarrez, George Haszel, John
Tisdale, Clayton Rivard, Dr. Elio Morso,
Kenneth Monarrez, Morgan Murphy
Jr., Eraina McNair, Sr. Janet Welsh, OP,
Carmen Isherwood, Kevin, Peggy, and
Molly McNicholas, Connie Shimandle,
Charlie Neumann, Velma House, Linas
and Emily Regis, Mary Pekos
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Jesus Sierra, John Hagan Jr., Elizabeth
Gardner, Infant Virginia Bunimovich,
William Hull, Thomas “Tom” Joseph
Herzog, Jean Page, Dan Huzinga,
Theresa Montague, Morgan Francis
Murphy
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 Gibson at 312.798.2389
to add a name to the list.
G eneral I nformation
Mass Schedule
Wedding Schedule
Sunday
7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 5 p.m., and 8 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 JoAnnO@oldstpats.
org, 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 – Friday: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Reconciliation
Fridays at 11:45 a.m., or upon request.
Liturgical Ministry
If you feel called to serve as a Hospitality Minister,
Eucharistic Minister or Lector for one of our
Sunday liturgies, please contact David Philippart at
davidp@oldstpats.org, or 312.831.9372. Training for
Hospitality Ministers and Eucharistic Ministers takes place four
times per year. Training for Lectors occurs annually.
Weddings
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 JoAnnO@oldstpats.org, or
312.831.9383.
Photo Credit: Becky Hill Photography
May the Winds of Heaven Dance Between You.
The Baptismal Program & Schedule
I. March 19, 2016
To schedule a baptism, please contact Betty O’Toole, Baptism
Scheduler, at 312.798.2366.
Daniel Spivak & Katie Mary Catherine Seuffert
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.
II. April 2, 1016
Nursery Service
Thomas Flanagan & Karen Elizabeth Anderson
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. If you would like to receive a low-glutenn
host, please contact David Philippart, Liturgy Ministry, at
davidp@oldstpats.org, or 312.831.9372.
Sign-Language Interpreter
Upon request, a sign language interpreter can
be available at the 11:15 a.m. or 5 p.m. Mass on
Sundays, as well as for holidays and holy days of
obligation. It would be most appreciative if you would
give us 5 days of advance notice. To request access to
a sign language interpreter at Mass, please contact Katie Kearns
at 312.831.9372, or katiek@oldstpats.org.
Old St. Patrick’s Website
Be sure to visit our website, www.oldstpats.org,
for the most up-to-date information.
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IIl. April 9, 1016
James “Jim” Christian O’Connor & Mary Clare Jordan
Cliff Desnosthene & Gloria Franco
Pastoral Care: Do you know someone in need of Pastoral Care
amongst our Old St. Pat’s community? Please contact Bernadette
Moore Gibson at 312.493.8737.
Parish Counselor: If you or someone you know is in need of
counseling services, please contact Old St. Patrick’s Parish Councelor,
Sarah Thompson at saraht@oldstpats.org or 773.234.9630
D irectory
Old St. Patrick’s Church Administrative Office • Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center • 711 W. Monroe • Chicago, IL 60661 • p 312.648.1021 • f 312.648.9025
Accounting
Janette Nunez
312.798.2305
janetten@oldstpats.org
Blood Drive
Mark Buciak*
773.307.0033
mark.buciak@rcn.com
Family Ministry
Bea Cunningham
312.831.9351
beac@oldstpats.org
Linda Vasquez
312.798.2307
lindav@oldstpats.org
The Cara Program
Maria Kim
312.798.3319
Adult Education Ministries
Katie Brandt
312.831.9352
family.ministry@oldstpats.org
Chicago Food Depository
Mary Beth Riley*
630.655.9447
mbriley07@yahoo.com
Bob Kolatorowicz
312.831.9379
bobk@oldstpats.org
Advancement
Tim Liston
312.798.2381
tliston@oldstpats.org
Sunday Giving Commitment & Book of Patrick
(Memorial for Loved Ones)
Bridget Carey
312.831.9355
bcarey@oldstpats.org
Annulment Support Ministry
Patty Stiles
847.220.3011
pstiles224@comcast.net
Baptisms
Betty O’Toole, scheduler
312.798.2366
bettyo@oldstpats.org
Buildings/Grounds
Andrew Hayden
312.798.2345
ahayden@oldstpats.org
Clergy - Pastor
Fr. Thomas J. Hurley
312.831.9363
tomh@oldstpats.org
Admin. Assistant to Pastor
Skye Darke
312.831.9377
skyed@oldstpats.org
Visiting Clergy
Fr. John Cusick
Fr. Edward Foley, OFM Cap.
Fr. Pat McGrath, SJ
Fr. Paul Novak, OSM
Fr. William O’Shea
Msgr. Kenneth Velo
Fr. John J. Wall
Communications & Media
Lauren Kezon
312.831.9364
laurenk@oldstpats.org
Lauren Breitling
bulletin@oldstpats.org
Community Outreach
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
elizabethm@oldstpats.org
Adult Literacy Program
Marilyn and Joe Antonik*
773.286.3390
marantonik@att.net
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Funerals
Bernadette Gibson
bernadetteg@oldstpats.org
312.493.8737 pastoral cell
Jim Holbrook*Gay & Lesbian; Friends & Families
773.237.2625
Outreach (Old St. Pat’s)
JamesJHolbrookJr@yahoo.com
John Parro*
The Children’s Place
johnwparro@gmail.com
Katie Byrne*
Bob Kolatorowicz
312.863.1120
bobk@oldstpats.org,
kmbyrne@aol.com
312.831.9379
House of Mary and Joseph
Listening Parent Ministry
Kate Boege*
Maureen Schuneman
312.337.7953
listeningparent@gmail.com
kateboege@yahoo.com
Grief Support Facilitators
Interfaith House
Judi Black, Bill Brennan
Beth Marek
312.798.2358
312.831.9361
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Joe Harzich*
312.835.4932
jharzich@aol.com
Special Olympics
Greg Benacka*
708.271.4460
benacka.gregory@district205.net
St. Agatha’s Sharing Parish
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
Su Casa
Jim Karczewski*
630.279.0144
jkarcze877@aol.com
Trinity Volunteer Corps
Marty Kenahan
708.567.0518
mkenahan@trinityvolunteers.org
U of I Hospital Pediatrics
Sue Sierkierski*
312.546.4312
sasiek18@hotmail.com
Counseling Services
Sarah Thompson
773.234.9630 saraht@oldstpats.org
Encore: 50+ Active Adults
Mary Kay Slowikowski
marykayslowikowski@gmail.com
Faith Formation
Keara Ette
312.798.2328
kearac@oldstpats.org
Hospitality
Bridget Carey
312.831.9355
Jewish Catholic Ministry
Jewish Catholic Dialogue
Gina Lakin*
773.485.9966
ginalakin@gmail.com
Eileen O’Farrell Smith*
eileen@theinterfaithunion.org
Family School
David Kovacs
kovacswriter@gmail.com
Interfaith Union
Eileen O’Farrell Smith
eileen@theinterfaithunion.org
Liturgy
David Philippart
davidp@oldstpats.org
312.831.9365
Katie Kearns
katiek@oldstpats.org
312.831.9372
Marriage Preparation
Jack Berkemeyer - Pre-Cana Experience
312.798.2386
jackb@oldstpats.org
Patty Stiles - Pre-Marital Assessment
847.220.3011
pstiles224@comcast.net
D irectory
Members/New Members
Bridget Carey
312.831.9355
Music
Jennifer Budziak
312.798.2382
Laura Higgins
312.798.2384
laurah@oldstpats.org
weddingmusic@oldstpats.org
Mark Scozzafave
marks@oldstpats.org
Bill Fraher
312.831.9353
billf@oldstpats.org
North Lawndale Kinship Initiative
Vincent L. Guider
312.798.2374
vincentg@oldstpats.org
Office Manager
Joanne Gresik
312.831.9370
joanneg@oldstpats.org
Pastoral Care Ministry
Bernadette Gibson
312.798.2389 prayer line
bernadetteg@oldstpats.org
312.493.8737 pastoral cell
Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults (RCIA)
Keara Ette
312.798.2328
kearac@oldstpats.org
Receptionist
312.648.1021
Resident Theologian Presenter
Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson
terryn@oldstpats.org
312.831.9373
Retreat Program: Beloved
Tammy Roeder
312.798.2350
tammy.roeder@oldstpats.org
Social Justice
Rachel Lyons
312.798.2399
rachel@oldstpats.org
Special Events (Fundraisers)
Sheila Greifhahn
312.798.2343
sheilag@oldstpats.org
Bridget Conway
312.798.2348
bridgetc@oldstpats.org
Spiritual Direction
Tammy Roeder
312.798.2350
tammy.roeder@oldstpats.org
Tours of Old St. Pat’s
Jim McLaughlin*
630.852.7269
j-jmclaughlin@comcast.net
JoAnn O’Brien
312.831.9383
joanno@oldstpats.org
Parking at Old St. Pat’s
Wedding Volunteers
Mary Jo Graf
312.360.1622
maryjog1221@sbcglobal.net
For your convenience, we are providing parking information
to make parking easily accessible for everyone who visits Old
St. Pat’s.
Robin Ramel
708.366.1293
robin511@earthlink.net
Saturdays
Women’s Spirituality
Mary Anne Moriartys
312.861.0382
OSP Next
(Young Adult Ministry)
Marisa Randle
marisa@oldstpats.org
ospnext@oldstpats.org
Youth Ministry: Foundations
and Blueprints
Courtney Nichols
312.798.2329
courtneyn@oldstpats.org
The Mary and Bill Aronin Center
for Social Concerns
703 W. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60661
Career Transitions Center
Mary Sabathne
312.906.9908
host@ctcchicago.org
Coprodeli, Peru
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
Friends of Fabretto, Ni caragua
Tom Gleason*
773.227.6556
tgleason@ameritech.net
Lot 1: There is no charge to park your car in the parking lot
at the Southeast corner of Adams and Des Plaines. Lot 2: There is no charge to park your car in the roped
off area marked “Old St. Pat’s” in the parking lot at the
Southeast corner of Monroe and Des Plaines.
PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE EAST
SECTION OF LOT 2.
Sundays
Lot 1: There is no charge to park your car in the lot on the
Southeast corner of Adams and Des Plaines all day and evening;
Lot 2: There is no charge to park your car in the lot on the Southeast corner of Monroe and Des Plaines until
6:30 p.m. You must pay after 6:30 p.m.
Lot 3: There is no charge to park your car in the lot on the
Northwest corner of Monroe and Des Plaines (across from
711) until 5 p.m. You must pay after 5 p.m. to park in this lot.
Weeknights
Lot 1: There is no charge to park your car in the lot on
the Southeast corner of Adams and Des Plaines; if you are
coming to Old St. Pat’s for meetings, please let the attendant
know and keep your keys as he leaves after 8 p.m.
Lot 3: You must pay to park your car in the lot on the
Northwest corner of Monroe and Des Plaines (across from
711) throughout the week.
Harmony, Hope & Healing
Marge Nykaza
312.466.0267
marge@harmonyhopeandhealing.
org
Horizons for Youth
Brian Broccolo
312.627.9031
brian@horizons-for-youth.org
Global Alliance for Africa
Jonathan Shaver*
312.399.2830
jonathanshaver@msn.com
Tom Derdak
director@globalallianceafrica.org
3
2
1
Wedding Ministry
Visit our Website at www.oldstpats.org.
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