August 11, 2013 Bulletin - Old St. Patrick`s Church

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August 11, 2013 Bulletin - Old St. Patrick`s Church
The
Crossroads
Old St. Patrick’s Church Bulletin
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
See Page 8 for Mass Schedule.
Solemnity of the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 11, 2013
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Just a Thought...
Feast of the Transfiguration
100 Jobs Challenge Roundup
Crossroads Athletics
Frank McMahon Art Exhibit
Theology on Tap
Peter Mayer Concert
Emerald Ball Save the Date
Encore
School Supplies Drive
Summer Mass Schedule
Extended!
Kids Rock
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Just a Thought...
Just two thoughts to share:
• Please come down to the
Church Hall on Sunday, August
11, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30
p.m. to see some of the works of
the artist, Franklin McMahon.
Though I do not know much about
Fr. Tom Hurley
McMahon himself, his works
captured many significant events
in modern history, including the Second Vatican
Council and the Civil Rights Movement. A curator
of his art, Kathleen Van Ella, will be present to
offer some comments and answer any questions.
One of our great members, Lorraine Kulpa,
came across an exhibit of Franklin McMahon
at the Catholic Theological Union in Hyde Park.
After bringing me there to see some of his works,
Lorraine generously purchased two prints that we
will hang in the Library of the Fr. Jack Wall Mission
Center on our campus.
• I was reminded this past week of a significant
milestone being celebrated by one of the very
robust expressions of our mission: ENCORE!
This coming year marks the 10th anniversary
of the launching of Encore at Old St. Patrick’s
Church. Mindful of the wide variety of “targeted
audiences” among our membership, especially
around those of particular ages, Encore was
formed as a way of celebrating and benefitting
from the “seasoned adults,” those in their 50’s
and above, who bless the life of this church in so
many wonderful ways. Led by the spirited and
outrageous Mary Kay Slowikowski, the present
chair, Encore provides not only a wide variety of
social, spiritual, and service opportunities, but
these wonderful members of Old St. Pat’s have
been the driving force behind so many of our
new initiatives, including the Off Site-Insight, the
Kinship Initiative, and the morning of reflection
Café’s….to name just a few. Their energy and
enthusiasm for Old St. Pat’s is tremendous and
I have marveled at the leadership role Encore
has played in successfully integrating both their
wisdom and experience into the lives of our teens
and young adults.
The community of Old St. Patrick’s is deeply indebted
to the members who call themselves Encore for their
generosity of heart and for truly being a sign of God’s
presence among us. When I think of Encore, I cannot
help but reminded of the great scripture characters of
Abraham & Sarah and Simeon & Anna, who symbolize
the grace and beauty of maturity and wisdom. Where
would we be without some of the great mentors and
teachers of our lives who gave us an example of their
faith, service, commitment, prayerfulness, and witness
of life? Thanks be to God for those like the members
of Encore who ‘show us the way’ and whose abilities
and life experiences have been the gift they have given
to the formation of this church and its mission.
Like at any concert, we express our gratitude with
applause and a rousing “Encore!!” because we
would like some more wonderful music, on behalf of
the people of Old St. Pat’s, we wholeheartedly express
Bravo, Congratulations, Thank You to ENCORE for the
extraordinary gift they are to us!
A blessed Sunday and hopeful week ahead for all
of us.
Encore members celebrate their 10th anniversary!
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Fr. Tom Hurley
Pastor, Old St. Patrick’s Church
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A wakenings
Feast of the Transfiguration
On Tuesday, August 6, we celebrated the Feast
of the Transfiguration, when, according to Luke’s
Gospel, Jesus changes in appearance before
his disciples’ eyes. His face glows, his clothing
becomes “dazzling white,” and even Moses and
Elijah join him in glory. We may be surprised to learn
is that the Transfiguration falls on the anniversary
of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima What follows is
an excerpt from a brilliant and challenging article
by Paulette Zimmerman, originally published in
National Catholic Reporter on February 26, 1993.
Her reflection still resonates with our global reality,
and our individual lives, today.
“Seeking Transfiguration amid Disfiguration”
By Paulette Zimmerman
What always strikes me is the tragic irony of August 6
[the Feast of the Transfiguration] becoming, in 1945,
a day of disfiguration at Hiroshima. My image of the
transfiguration is the light radiating from Jesus, infusing
the apostles, at least to some degree, with new life. What
a distortion that light be used to burn rather than warm,
to blind rather than illuminate.
And what a different reassurance from the gentle Jesus:
“Do not be afraid.” The clear message in 1945 was to
be afraid… The light of the transfiguration was a new
revelation of Jesus of Nazareth; the light in Hiroshima
revealed a new power of destruction unleashed on the
world. But it may be fitting that we are reminded on the
anniversary of this particular “day of infamy” that in the
midst of the destruction wrought by humanity there is
Jesus, still present and still suffering in innocent victims
but still radiant with the transforming power of God…
Jesus had prophesied his own death and given the
condition of following him: to renounce self and take up
the cross daily. Sobering words to any who listened; grim
thoughts for we who live in a pleasure-oriented society
that tells us we deserve the best, that pain is unthinkable
and unnecessary, that relief is a pill or a shot away.
Peter scolded Jesus for not thinking positively: “Heaven
preserve you, Lord…this must not happen to you.” Like
him, we deny, or at least shy away from, the disciplines
[of discipleship].
Peter, James and John also were frightened by the
possibility of too much joy. For the transfiguration was
an affirmation of Jesus, a hint of the unimaginable, a
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foreshadowing of the boundless life of the risen Lord.
They, of course, resisted the experience. Afraid of the
intensity, of the unknown, of life and power so beyond
their own, they backed away. On the brink of an encounter
that offered them a new vision of reality, they hid their
faces. Fearful of that quality of presence afforded only
by silence, Peter sought distance, safety and control, in
hearing himself talk, interjecting his familiar, solid self.
On our own mountains of experience, we are no different.
The unknown frightens us, the unfamiliar discomforts us,
even though they offer new life. Encountering great love
or deep emotion, we fear lack of control and loss of self,
so we use speech to dispel the experience and regain
solid footing. We are afraid of seeing in a new way
someone we have neatly classified, afraid of having our
minds changed, our hearts moved, our soul turned inside
out. Comfortable with our everyday, slightly despised
mediocrity, we shy away from revelations of the intimate
closeness of the transcendent God.
Even Jesus, completely open to God’s power at work in
him, may have been surprised at the exuberance of the
Holy Spirit who could no longer be hidden in his humanity,
who had to break forth…
This gospel reminds us of the transfigurations in our
own lives. These are moments, always pure gifted, never
earned and never manufactured, when we are aware of
God’s presence and power, that time after a death when
we know with certainty that the one we love is alive, still
near us and loving us; the time of prayer – given once
or often in a lifetime – when God takes over our bodies
and minds and souls and we know with the knowledge
of experience that “it is an awful thing to fall into the
hands of the living God”; the times of intimacy so intense
that boundaries between two people melt and self-gift
becomes self-expansion.
There are moments, too, when the world is transfigured,
when it leaps rather than inches toward the omega
point, and we are reminded that the Holy Spirit works
powerfully in history-changing events… Like the disciples,
we cannot live on the mountain but must be ready to
follow Jesus there when he invites us, for our hearts are
expanded and prepared for resurrection through small
transfigurations along the way.
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100 Jobs Challenge Roundup
The “100 Jobs Challenge” commenced at Old St. Pat’s this
past May on Pentecost Sunday and it will culminate on
Sunday, September 2 of the Labor Day Weekend. This
“Challenge” is our congregation’s active show of support
for the vital missions of the North Lawndale Employment
Network (NLEN) and The Cara Program. These two
organizations focus on finding desperately needed
sustainable employment for job seekers who have difficulty
finding jobs. Let us reflect on what has happened thus far
with the “Challenge,” and also look to the road ahead.
Enthusiasm has been high from the start. Buzz about the
“Challenge” spread from announcements at church, info
in The Crossroads bulletin, word of mouth and the “100
Jobs Challenge” PSA video. You can still view the 54-second
video on the Old St. Pat’s website, or by going to You Tube
and typing in “100 Jobs Challenge.”
Thus far, 10 job seekers have secured positions; discussions
and interviews are underway for another six people. This is
far less progress than was anticipated, but we can still meet
our goal with your active support and prayers between now
and Labor Day. Consider being an advocate for this cause.
Just imagine — if each of us were to spread the word with
colleagues at work, family members, friends and neighbors
to find positions for those who desperately need work.
We also can make donations to help job seekers pay for
transportation, work clothing and food until they land jobs.
This is a movement of kinship and justice that can bring
light to the futures of individuals and families and alter the
social and economic landscape of North Lawndale.
Joquan Smith
Consider the case of one individual named
Joquan Smith. He is a young man who
was hired by O’Brien’s Restaurant and Bar
in Old Town in July. Jim Thompson, an Old
St. Pat’s member and the General Manager
of the restaurant, responded to the “100
Jobs Challenge.” Jim said, “I needed to see
what I could do personally to contribute.
Recently, Jim told the story this way:
“We interviewed Joquan after he was referred to us by
Regina Henderson, the Business Services Manager at
NLEN. Boy, what an impressive young man! He was on
time, polite, well spoken and prepared. He gave thoughtful
answers to my questions in an overall very good interview. I
could tell that some of his preparation was due to coaching
he received at NLEN.
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Ever since we hired him, Joquan has shown tremendous
ambition and dedication to his job as the setup person
of our outdoor dining area and cleaner for the whole
restaurant. He served at our Taste of Chicago booth
in high heat conditions after a last minute call-in, but
regardless, he worked like a trooper showing friendliness
with customers and co-workers all along as we served
ears of Celtic corn, hamburgers, O’Brien’s Classic Reuben
sandwiches and sweet potato fries. He has been on time for
his shifts, always eager to learn and very independent with
his thinking. He always seeks management’s approval on
things. Based on this experience, I highly recommend the
“100 Jobs Challenge” and the services of NLEN. I am glad
to help people get jobs, advance themselves economically
and improve the quality of their lives. In fact, we just hired
a second worker who will start this week, and Joquan is
learning new roles as we step up his role here.”
Joquan weighed in this week as well with the following
comments:
“I was really excited when Ms. Henderson at NLEN told
me I had an interview. After applying constantly for three
years and never, ever getting a call back, this was like magic
and I felt so blessed — finally! When I sat down with Mr.
Thompson I was nervous at first because this was my first
ever chance to land a job. However, he made it really easy.
He was very nice to me and he made me feel special. I was
really grateful and I told him how much I appreciated him
for giving me the chance nobody else had given. Please tell
the people at your church that you never know what good
someone is capable of doing if you just give them a chance.
If Mr. Thompson hadn’t given one to me, I’d still be out there
searching and frustrated. I thank him every day”
Old St. Pat’s — we need you! Please visit the Old St.
Pat’s Website at oldstpats.org/100-jobs-challenge/ to learn
about and contribute to the “100 Jobs Challenge.” Let us
work together to bring deeper meaning to our worship
during this Labor Day Weekend. Remember, finding a job
today depends greatly on WHO we know.
For additional information, please contact:
Vincent L. Guider
North Lawndale Kinship Initiative Director
Old St. Patrick’s Church
Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center
711 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60661
312.798.2374 | vincentg@oldstpats.org
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An Exhibit Featuring the Works of
Franklin McMahon
Sunday, August 11
Old St. Patrick’s Church Hall
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Stay Fit While
Making New Friends
and Helping
Great Causes!
Are you training for a race this
summer? Dedicate your training to
our great Crossroads program, and
support Chicago’s at risk youth, the
homeless, and unemployed. Not
only can you can count on fantastic support throughout
your training, but you also can enjoy all the fun of being
part of a team!
Running, Cycling,
Swimming,
Triathlons!
5k, 10k, Half
Marathons!
Running for Crossroads will give you
an enormous sense of satisfaction from
the knowledge you are helping others. Together, we can
assist our neighbors who desperately need help. With
your partnership, we can make a tremendous impact
and touch the lives of thousands, all while enjoying fun
and healthy activities!
Visit crowdrise.com/oldstpatrickschurch for a list
of races we are currently offering, and to set up your
personal fundraising page. If we do not have the race
you are looking for, add it!
For more information, contact Bridget Conway at
bridgetc@oldstpats.org, or 773-798-2348.
Let’s get active!
Old St. Pat’s is delighted to host an exhibit featuring the select
works of celebrated artist/reporter Franklin McMahon. Mr.
McMahon worked world-wide recording religious, cultural,
and political events. Press pass in hand, he had an uncanny
knack to get into extraordinary places, and deftly record
the proceedings, always capturing the poignancy, irony,
or humor of the moment. Amazingly, all of his works were
created “live and on-site.”
Curator for Franklin McMahon, Ms. Kathleen Van Ella of
Portraits/Chicago Inc., will be on hand throughout the
morning to provide detailed information about the pieces
featured in the exhibit. Though we will be showing only a
small sampling of his work; the entire collection of reportorial
drawings on religious themes, papal journeys, Chicago
churches, world religions meetings, and civil rights totals
573 pieces.
Highlights of our exhibit are two special pieces that have been
donated to Old St. Patrick’s by Old St. Pat’s member, Lorraine
Kulpa. The two subjects of these remarkable pieces are the
procession at the opening of the Second Vatican Council and
a meeting in the church basement of a Baptist church the
night before the civil rights march in Selma, Alabama. There
will also be an opportunity to view a fascinating documentary
film narrated by Franklin McMahon entitled, The World of
Vatican II: An Artist’s Report featuring both his drawings and
his impressions of the great council.
Please feel welcome to come by before or after Mass!
If you would like to see more of Franklin McMahon’s works,
there is another, and larger exhibit planned for August 10 at
Marytown in Libertyville, Illinois.
Basement in Selma,
1965 presents a hushed
planning scene, under a
bare light bulb, for the
next day’s famous march
in Selma, Alabama.
Opening Procession,
1962 awes us with the
hugeness of Vatican
II, showing 2,500
bishops followed by
Pope John XXIII.
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Save the date!
Beloved
Fall Fundraiser
Concert
Old St. Pat’s Young Adult Ministry
invites you to
THEOLOGY ON TAP!
Sunday, August 11
After Five/Theology on Tap
Finale Summer Picnic
Immediately following the
5 p.m. Mass
Old St. Pat’s Courtyard
No R.S.V.P. necessary.
An Evening in Concert with
Peter
Mayer
“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!”
– Acoustic Guitar Magazine
A Word of Thanks to
our Advertisers
Those companies and individuals whose advertisements
appear on the last five pages of the weekly bulletin,
subsidize the printing of the Old St. Pat’s bulletin.
When you have the opportunity, please thank them in the
name of Old St. Patrick’s by using their products and services.
Should you wish to advertise in the bulletin, please
contact Jim Braun, advertising sales representative,
Liturgical Publications Inc. (LPI), at 800.950.9952,
extension 2446, or jbraun@4lpi.com.
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friday, september 13
old St. pat’s church hall
7 p.m.
To purchase tickets, go to
www.signmeup/93675.
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“Come and see,”
Jesus said.
Save the Date!
Join Old St. Patrick’s Family
John1:39
and Friends for a delightful
RCIA: Rite of Christian
Iniiation of Adults
A process of learning and discernment for those
interested in becoming Catholic, or completing their
Catholic Initiation witht he Sacrament of Confirmation.
No commitment is necessary, feel free to
simply “come and see” by joining us on either of the
following dates:
Dates:
RCIA
Tuesday, September 17
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
evening of dinner and dancing.
28th Annual
Emerald Ball
Honoring:
Jeanne and John Rowe
Location: Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center,
711 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL
For further information, please contact Keara at
kearac@oldstpats.org.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Hilton Chicago
The 113th Congress of the United States is considering changes in immigration law. The Senate passed an immigration
bill in June and now we need our house representatives to support compassionate immigration reform that preserves
family unity as it’s corner-stone. Now is the time to revise an immigration system that separates spouses from each other
and their children and devastates thousands of families through deportations.
How do we let others know we support family-based immigration reform? ACTION: Please ask your
Congressional Representative to support comprehensive immigration reform that maintains family unity. Contact your
representative at 1-866-220-0044 or send an electronic postcard at http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/index.shtml.
Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education | 3525 S. Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Elena Segura (312) 534-5333, esegura@archchicago.org
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Solemnity of the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Third Annual “Day of Joy” Picnic for
St. Martin de Porres House of Hope
Saturday, August 24
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
St. Martin’s is a safe and secure extended care facility
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 hope-filled environment.
We invite you to join us in celebrating
the Solemnity of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary at the following
Masses on Thursday, August 15, 2015:
7 a.m. | 12:10 p.m. | 5:30 p.m.
Interfaith Family School
The Interfaith Family
School at Old St.
Patrick’s Chuch, a
religious
education
program for children
of Jewish and Catholic
families, is entering
its 20th year this
Fall, with enrollment open to families with children at
all grade levels from K-8. Classes meet in the Frances
Xavier Warde School approximately twice a month from
September through May. Nursery service for younger
children is available. If you are interested in attending,
please visit the website at www.the-family-school.org.
Your inquiries welcome. For more information, please
contact Erika Schechter at 312.731.4166, or matt_
erika1@hotmail.com.
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Each family unit is guided in their daily living. They
receive spiritual, emotional, and physical support on
their journey to maintaining a clean and sober lifestyle.
Encore will host the picnic to bring joy to the residents
and their children as they continue toward their goal of
independent living.
We are asking Old St. Pat’s members and friends to
help us make this a joyful experience for everybody. You
can volunteer to assist in a picnic activity or just join in
and have fun. There will be food, games for kids, prizes,
Bingo, a dance contest, music and socializing.
The fee is $20 per person at the door, plus a packet of
school supplies for the children (pencils, crayons, folders,
spiral notebooks, filler paper, and especially bookbags).
To register to attend, please contact:
• Sandie Vaisnoras at 630.325.5797,
or svaisnoras@gmail.com.
• Norb Slowikowski at 630.985.7570,
or norbslow2@gmail.com
“We are the light of the world and our light must shine
in people’s sight.”
Directions to St. Martin’s:
- Take Lake Shore Drive south to E. Hayes Drive;
- Hayes Drive merges onto 63rd St.;
- Take 63rd St. west to Woodlawn;
- Go left on Woodlawn, follow to St. Martin’s.
St. Martin’s telephone: 773.643.5843.
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School Supplies Drive
Sunday, August 18
Calling All Lectors:
Past, Present and Future!
Do you participate in Mass but wish you could do
more?
It is back school
time! We invite you
to participate in our
Back to School Supplies
Drive on Sunday,
August 8. This drive
is in benefit of the
children from the
House of Hope Shelter,
Horizons for Youth, and
Volunteers of America.
Do you feel called to proclaim the
Word of the Lord?
Are you interested in serving as a
Lector at Old St. Pat’s Sunday Masses
for the next liturgical year?
Please mark your calendars for our annual gathering
of all Lectors!
Volunteers will be
available in front of the
church after all Masses on Sunday, August 18 to accept
your kind donations. The following items are needed:
• Backpacks for grades K-12;
• Pens, #2 pencils, markers, crayons, highlighters;
• Loose-leaf paper (wide and narrow rule), spiral
notebooks, 3-ring binders;
In order to serve as a Lector from December 2013 –
November 2014, you are invited to attend one of the
following Lector Gatherings:
Sunday, August 18, 2013
12:30 - 2 p.m.
Old St. Pat’s Church Hall,
700 W. Adams, Chicago
Lunch will be served.
• Assignment notebooks and daily planners;
• Dictionary, thesaurus, calculators, protractors;
• Fun stickers, colorful book covers, fun pencil cases;
• Glue sticks;
• File folders;
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, Room 25AB, 2nd
Fl., 711 W. Monroe, Chicago
Dinner will be served.
• Copy paper.
Did you know . . .
Old St. Pat’s offers the only sign
language interpreted Mass on
a Sunday evening in Chicago?
Are you aware . . .
Old St. Pat’s has offered this service for many years at
the 5 p.m. Mass?
Would you help us . . .
Spread the word among your friends and family about
this service?
Old St. Pat’s is very proud to offer sign language
interpretation. We strive to provide a comfortable
and participatory environment for all who worship
with us.
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We will be joined
by Fr. Richard
Fragomeni of CTU
who is preparing a
special presentation
for the Lectors of Old
St. Pat’s. You need
only attend one of
these gatherings,
as they are identical
in content. Your
attendance is your
commitment to
serving your first
year or your thirtieth
as a Lector at Old
St. Pat’s. Please
direct questions and
R.S.V.P.’s to Krista
Kutz at kristak@
oldstpats.org.
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Summer Mass Schedule
St. Agatha’s and North Lawndale
Kinship Initiative
Let’s Worship and Lunch Together
Mass on the Boulevard
Sunday, August 25
St. Agatha’s and the North Lawndale Kinship Initiative
invite you to worship and dine with their community at
their annual back-to-school Mass on the Boulevard and
Picnic on Sunday, August 25 at 10 a.m.. Grab a lawn
chair, sunscreen, and a picnic dish to share — come
pray and play.
8 p.m. Mass Extended
Through Sunday,
September 29!
Old St. Pat’s is delighted to extend the 8 p.m.
Summer Sunset Mass through Sunday,
September 29. The scheduling of this
Mass has proven to be a perfect time for
those returning from weekend trips, or
spending all day at the ballpark or beach.
All are welcome!
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
St. Agatha’s has parking on the southwest corner of
Kedzie and Douglas Blvd. For more information, please
contact Beth Marek, Old St. Pat’s Director of Outreach,
at 312.831.9361, or elizabethm@oldstpats.org.
9:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
5 p.m.
8 p.m. Summer Sunset Mass
Outreach Volunteer Opportunity
Interfaith House
Saturday, August 17
Do you like to cook for a crowd? Do you want to give
back to the community? Join us on Saturday, August
17 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Interfaith House to cook
for the residents. Interfaith House, a 64-bed facility, is
a recuperative care center for ill and injured homeless
men and women.
This is a wonderful opportunity to plan a healthy meal
on a budget, grocery shop, prepare, and serve lunch at
11:45 a .m. To accomplish all of this, 8-10 volunteers
(“sous chefs”) are needed. If you would like to participate
in this adventure, please contact Beth Marek, Old
St.. Pat’s Director of Outreach, at 312.831.9361, or
elizabethm@oldstpats.org.
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Nursery
Service
The Nursery
is open in
August.
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Divorce and Beyond
A Support Group
September 8 - October 13
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. You
will be accompanied through the
emotionally challenging process,
nourished and empowered, 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 8
and concluding Sunday,
October 13, 2013.
Time: 10:45 a.m. - Noon
Location: Fr. Jack Wall Mission
Center, Room 23, second floor,
711 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL
Contact: For additional
information, or to register,
please contact Patty Stiles at
pstiles224@comcast.net.
Volunteers Needed!
House of Mary and Joseph Shelter
Math Tutors
Sr. Maria of the House of Mary and Joseph Shelter is looking for math tutors
to teach highschool level math to their residents. The residents would be most
appreciative of your assistance, If you would like to volunteer, please contact
Beth Marek at 312.831.9361, or elizabethm@oldstpats.org.
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G eneral I nformation
Wedding Schedule
Mass Schedule
Sunday
7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 5 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Monday – Friday (Daily Mass)
7 a.m. and 12:10 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.
Wedding Banns
Church is open for Personal Prayer:
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May the Winds of Heaven Dance Between You.
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 Krista Kutz at kristak@
oldstpats.org, or 312.798.2367. Training for
Hospitality Ministers and Eucharistic Ministers takes place four
times per year. Training for Lectors occurs annually.
Services
Sign-Language Interpreter
A Sign Language Interpreter is available at the
5 p.m. Mass.
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.
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.
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Brian Barna & Shannon Doyle
Christopher Perry Bocci & Jennifer Diane Brann
Sean Michael Casey & Katharine Hypatia Chiu
Scott H. Fiedler & Eliza Zatermane
John Thomas Mountjoy & Talla Saghafi
II
Raymond Gage & Meghan Fitzpatrick
William John Hutchens &
Catherine “Katie” Morley Freeman
Matthew Robert Kramer & Catalina “CJ” McCormick
Joseph McMahon & Christina Ferrigni
Christopher M. Serra & Lisa M. Lozen
III
Karan Almeida & Tracy Young
Mark G. McKenna & Margaret M. Cotter
David Ostrowski & Sylvia Jordan
Brian M. Thompson & Jenna S. Holler
The Baptismal Program and Schedule
To schedule a baptism, please contact Betty O’Toole, Baptism
Scheduler, at 312.798.2366.
Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD)
Old St. Pat’s Group Volunteer Dates
4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago
773.247.3663
Old St. Patrick’s Website
Be sure to visit our website, www.oldstpats.org, for
the most up-to-date information.
An Invitation to Become a Member of
Old St. Patrick’s Church
We are honored to have you worship with us today and
we hope your experience was both meaningful
and enjoyable.
If you would like to become a member of Old St. Pat’s,
please visit our website at oldstpats.org/membership.
For more information, please contact Tim Liston at
312.798.2348, or tliston@oldstpats.org.
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Help Us Stamp Out Hunger!
Group
Date/Time
Contact
Outreach Tuesday, August 13
weekday
9 a.m. - Noon
Jim Holbrook
jamesjholbrookjr@yahoo.com
773.237.2625
Connections Saturday, September 14 Christine Miller
9 a.m. - Noon
mllrctmiller@aol.com
Outreach Saturday, September 14 Mary Beth Riley
weekend
9 a.m. - Noon
mbriley07@yahoo.com
630.655.9447
Visit our website at www.oldstpats.org.
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H earts
and
P rayers
“Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You
also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” - Lk 12:39-40
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Readings: Wis 18:6-9/Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or
11:1-2, 8-12/Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
Mass Remembrances:
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
5 p.m.
8 p.m.
Monica Leonard (=)
Patricia O’Reily Miller, Ann Bourgeois Rhynhart (=)
Dr. Jim Kennedy (=),
John Norris (=),
Dave Riordan (=)
John & Mildred Buciak (=),
Kenneth Stack (=),
Mrs. Cindy Tanzillo (=)
Arlene Gianone (=),
Fran O’Brien (=)
Book of Patrick: Mary G. & John T. Durkin,
John Conrecode, Byron Ray Hadley,
Claire Elizabeth Mooney, Heather Nold,
John M. O’Meara
Monday, August 12, 2013
Readings: Dt 10:12-22/Mt 17:22-27
Mass Remembrances: Dominic Vicari (=)
Book of Patrick: Agnes Clancy Barron,
Philip Corboy, Bernadette Regan Curtin,
Lawrence E. Curtin, Claudia J. Flynn, Mary
Louise Helderle, Francis G. Higgins, Mary Kelly,
Marie & Frank Sepanski
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Readings: Dt 31:1-8/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Mass Remembrances:
Harold Currey (=), Eileen Kristofor (=)
Book of Patrick: Elizabeth V. Bailey, Sinead
Evan Buchanan Hanlon, Fr. David Murphy,
John Robert Wrobel
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.
The Book of Patrick: Offers perpetual
remembrance for a loved one who has
passed, or for a loved one in remembrance
of a sacramental date. The date is chosen
by the donor. The $150 donations requested
benefits Old St. Patrick’s. For more
information, please contact Tim Liston at
312.798.2348 or tliston@oldstpats.org
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Readings:Dt 34:1-12/Mt 18:15-20
Mass Remembrances:
Michael Dellafave (=)
Book of Patrick: Mary Buckley, John &
Kathy Cressman, Catherine M. DiSanto,
Elma A. Fallon, Viola Kustrich, Winnie
Leber, John & Margaret Lynch, The
Thomas & Barbara Murphy Family, Henry
K. Piekutowski, Aurash Michael Razafsha,
Alice Skilling, Kam Grant & Alexia Vanek,
Thomas W. Watkins
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Readings: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16;
16:1-2/1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28;
Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor
15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56
Mass Remembrances:
Dennis Ervil Meadors (=)
Book of Patrick: Sister Mary Georgia
R.S.M., Jerry Groom, Frank A. Hester,
Ada Hickey, Joni Horbath, Mr. & Mrs.
Terrence Johnson, John King, Dr. Margrit
Hampl-Macco, Mary McEntee, Patrick J.
McMahon, Rosemarie Russo McNally,
Michael McWalter, Mary & Dan O’Brien,
Edward Richard Powers, Dorothy Unger
Friday, August 16, 2013
Readings: Jos 24:1-13/Mt 19:3-12
Book of Patrick: Mary Ann Ahern,
William Cattern, Mary Ann Cummings,
Mildred Grant, Guido Gregoris, Tim &
Mary Ann Keneally, Clayton, Connor,
Morgan, Dan & Iris McCaffery, Moira
McGrath, James Nondorf, Edward &
Eileen Ouimet
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Readings: Jos 24:14-29/Mt 19:13-15
Book of Patrick: Richard Geller, Andrew
Juscik, Robert & Celeste Nellis, Julia Judge
Ryan, Nicoletta Salvitti, Dolores Yore
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Readings: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Heb 12:14/Lk 12:49-53
Prayer Requests
For Those Who Are Sick
Kathy Anderson, Ray Andrew, Jim
Cassidy, Sharon Fitzgerald, Jim Kingston,
Gertrude Krase, Georgiann Melchiorre,
Charlene Murphy
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Mary Peace, Ibro Zenunovic
Women and Men of Faith
August 17
St. Joan of
the Cross
(1666-1736)
An
encounter
with a shabby
old
woman
many dismissed
as
insane
prompted
St.
Joan to dedicate
her life to the
poor. For Joan, who had a reputation as
a businesswoman intent on monetary
success, this was a significant conversion.
Joan was born in 1666 in Anjou, France.
She worked in the family business—a
small shop near a religious shrine—from
an early age. After her parents’ death she
took over the shop herself. She quickly
became known for her greediness and
insensitivity to the beggars who often
came seeking help.
That was until she was touched by the
strange woman who claimed she was on
intimate terms with the deity. While Joan
had always been devout, even scrupulous,
she became a new person. She began
caring for needy children. Then the poor,
elderly and sick came to her. Over time
she closed the family business so she
could devote herself fully to good works
and penance.
She went on to found what came to be
known as the Congregation of St. Anne
of Providence. It was then she took the
religious name of Joan of the Cross. By
the time of her death in 1736 she had
founded 12 religious houses, hospices
and schools. Pope John Paul II canonized
her in 1982.
Adapted from www.americancatholic.org
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.
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.
(=) Deceased
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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
Linda Vasquez
312.798.2307
lindav@oldstpats.org
Advancement
Tim Liston
312.798.2381
tliston@oldstpats.org
Bridget Conway
312.798.2348
bridgetc@oldstpats.org
Annulment Support Ministry
Patty Stiles
847.220.3011
pstiles224@comcast.net
Baptisms
Betty O’Toole, scheduler
312.798.2366
bettyo@oldstpats.org
Beloved
Tammy Roeder
312.798.2350
tammy.roeder@oldstpats.org
BluePrints/8th Grade Experience
Becky Gee
312.798.2329
beckyg@oldstpats.org
Book of Patrick
Tim Liston
312.798.2348
tliston@oldstpats.org
Buildings/Grounds
Andrew Rhodes
312.798.2345
andyr@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
In Residence
Fr. John J. Wall
Fr. John Cusick
Visiting Clergy
Fr. Edward Foley, OFM Cap.
Rev. Tony Mazurkiewicz, O. Carm
Fr. Pat McGrath, SJ
Fr. Paul Novak, OSM
Fr. William O’Shea
Msgr. Kenneth Velo
College Ministry
Keara Ette
312.798.2328
kearac@oldstpats.org
Communications
Veronica Sepin
312.831.9364
veronicas@oldstpats.org
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Community Outreach
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
elizabethm@oldstpats.org
Adult Literacy Program
Marilyn and Joe Antonik*
773.286.3390
marantonik@att.net
Blood Drive
Mark Buciak*
773.307.0033
mark.buciak@rcn.com
The Cara Program
Eric Weinheimer
312.798.3305
Chicago Food Depository
Mary Beth Riley*
630.655.9447
mbriley07@yahoo.com
The Children’s Place
Katie Byrne*
312.863.1120
kmbyrne@aol.com
House of Mary and Joseph
Kate Boege*
312.337.7953
kateboege@yahoo.com
Interfaith House
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
elizabethm@oldstpats.org
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Joe Harzich*
312.835.4932
jharzich@aol.com
Marah’s Permanent Housing
RoxAnne Rochester*
312.553.1777
rrochester06@yahoo.com
Special Olympics
Greg Benacka*
708.271.4460
benacka.gregory@district205.net
St. Agatha’s Sharing Parish
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
elizabethm@oldstpats.org
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
Database
Christy Salazar
312.831.9354
christy.salazar@oldstpats.org
Visit our website at www.oldstpats.org.
Encore
Mary Kay Slowikowski*
marykayslowikowski@gmail.com
Faith Formation
Keara Ette
312.798.2328
kearac@oldstpats.org
Family Ministry
Bea Cunningham
312.831.9351
beac@oldstpats.org
Katie Brandt
312.831.9352
family.ministry@oldstpats.org
First Friday Club of Chicago
Wanda Menghini
312.466.9610
ffcc@firstfridayclubchicago.org
Foundations Youth Ministry
Becky Gee
312.798.2329
beckyg@oldstpats.org
Gay & Lesbian; Friends & Families
Outreach (Old St. Pat’s)
John Parro
johnwparro@gmail.com
Bob Kolatorowicz
bobk@oldstpats.org,
312.831.9379
Grief Support Facilitators
Judi Black, Bill Brennan*
312.798.2358
Hospitality
Bridget Evers
312.831.9368
bridgete@oldstpats.org
Liturgy
Krista Kutz
312.798.2367
kristak@oldstpats.org
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
Members/New Members
Tim Liston
312.798.2348
tliston@oldstpats.org
Music
Dominic Trumfio
312.831.9382
dominict@oldstpats.org
Bill Fraher
312.831.9353
billf@oldstpats.org
Laura Higgins
708.606.8498
laurahigginssings@yahoo.com
*Volunteers
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North Lawndale Community
Engagement
Vincent L. Guider
312.798.2374
vincentg@oldstpats.org
Office Manager
Joanne Gresik
312.831.9370
joanneg@oldstpats.org
The Mary and Bill Aronin Center
for Social Concerns
703 W. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60661
Parking at Old St. Pat’s
For your convenience, we are providing parking information
to make parking easily accessible for everyone who visits Old
St. Pat’s.
Career Transitions Center
Mary Sabathne
312.906.9908
host@ctcchicago.org
Saturdays
Coprodeli, Peru
Beth Marek
312.831.9361
elizabethm@oldstpats.org
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.
RCIA
Keara Ette
312.798.2328
kearac@oldstpats.org
Friends of Fabretto, Nicaragua
Tom Gleason*
773.227.6556
tgleason@ameritech.net
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;
Receptionist
312.648.1021
Harmony, Hope & Healing
Marge Nykaza
312.466.0267
marge@harmonyhopeandhealing.
org
Pastoral Care Ministry
Bernadette Gibson
312.798.2389 prayer line
bernadetteg@oldstpats.org
312.493.8737 pastoral cell
Resident Theologian Presenter
Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson
terryn@oldstpats.org
312.831.9373
Social Justice
Bob Kolatorowicz
312.831.9379
bobk@oldstpats.org
Special Events
Sheila Greifhahn
312.798.2343
sheilag@oldstpats.org
Annette Buys
312.831.9355
annetteb@oldstpats.org
Spiritual Companionship
Tammy Roeder
312.798.2350
tammy.roeder@oldstpats.org
Tours of Old St. Pat’s
Jim McLaughlin*
630.852.7269
j-jmclaughlin@comcast.net
Horizons for Youth
Brian Broccolo
312.627.9031
brian@horizons-for-youth.org
Jewish Catholic Dialogue
Gina Lakin*
773.485.9966
ginalakin@gmail.com
Eileen O’Farrell Smith*
eileen@theinterfaithunion.org
LIFT - India
Dan Quinn
412.996.9670
danquin.j@gmail.com
Lot 1: There is no charge to park your car in the parking lot
at the Southeast corner of Adams and Des Plaines. Sundays
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.
Global Alliance for Africa
Jonathan Shaver*
312.399.2830
jonathanshaver@msn.com
Wedding Ministry
JoAnn O’Brien
312.831.9383
joanno@oldstpats.org
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Wedding Volunteers
Mary Jo Graf *
312.360.1622
maryjog1221@sbcglobal.net
Robin Ramel*
708.366.1293
robin511@earthlink.net
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Women’s Spirituality
Mary Anne Moriarty *
312.861.0382
Young Adult Ministry
(Old St. Pat’s)
Heather Hellmuth
heatherh@oldstpats.org
*Volunteers
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