NEWSLETTER Spring 2011 Misericordia Family Festival Dreams Do

Misericordia
Heart of Mercy
N E W S L E T T E R Spring 2011
Misericordia Family Festival
Dreams Do Come True - September 11, 2011
Save the date for a fabulous day of live entertainment, food, drinks, auctions, raffles, games and
more! The Family Fest brings together thousands of Misericordia’s family members, friends and
neighbors for a fun and exciting day that has turned into our largest fundraising event.
Misericordia’s Family Festival takes place 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, on
Misericordia’s campus at 6300 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago. (Corner of Ridge and Devon)
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. Discounted tickets are available through
August 20. Please use the enclosed ticket ordering form or call 773-273-2766 for more
information. *S&C Electric is generously providing free parking for fest-goers, which can be
accessed off Devon Avenue, just east of Ridge. A trolley to the fairgrounds will be available.
VOLUNTEER! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Family Fest. Contact Theresa Rooney at 773-273-4161 or
theresar@misericordia.com to learn how you can help!
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP! !Sponsorship accounts for the majority of funds
raised at Family Fest. Excellent visibility at the Fest, ad space in the program book and
complimentary tickets are just a few of the benefits of corporate sponsorship. Contact
Father Jack Clair at frjack@misericordia.com or 773-273-4165 to learn how your family
or company can become involved.
CAR & CASH RAFFLES! Organized by Pauline Greco and her fabulous
committee, the cash raffle offers a top prize of $50,000, with additional prizes
between $15,000 and $500. Tickets are $100, and only 3,000 tickets are available.
Buy your ticket before July 21 to get an extra chance in the Early Bird Drawing!
Enter the car raffle to win a car compliments of Jerry Gleason & Andy Francis
of Evergreen KIA. Tickets are $50, or 3 for $100. To enter, please call 773-2734147 or mail your check to Misericordia, Attn: Cash/Car Raffle, 6300 N. Ridge
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660.
*Post office regulations do not allow Misericordia to send raffle ticket stubs by mail, but Misericordia will contact you with the ticket
number. The stubs can be picked up at the Family Fest if you would prefer to have the actual stub. If you are the lucky winner of
either raffle, you are not required to be present or have the stub in hand to claim your prize.
Show Misericordia some Lovie!
The game plan: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, Bears fans will huddle at the
Jean Marie Ryan Center at Misericordia. The starting line-up will include
Chicago Bears Head Coach Lovie
and wife MaryAnne Smith. Game
NEW WAY TO GIVE!
time is 6:30 pm. The half-time
Text MIS to 25383
show will include cocktails, hors
to make a $5 donation to
d’oeuvres, pep talk and Q&A with
Misericordia and enter into a
the Coach! You can be part of the
monthly raffle for fabulous prizes
team for $150 and cheer on
like U2 tickets, 2 roundtrip
Misericordia with Lovie! To get tickets, please email or call Kevin Connelly
airline tickets! Through 2011,
(kevin@misericordia.com or 773/273/4167). We would like to extend our eternal
your
text donation will be
gratitude to Lovie and MaryAnne for being the Honorary chair-couple and sponsor of
matched 100% by the Lauren
the Artist in All event as well as donating tickets for Bears’ home games to “Lovie’s
Rafferty Family. Stay tuned for
Crew” - also known as the Bears Fans who live at Misericordia.
more opportunities to win!
Pictured above: Lovie with Edmund, Joe (part of Lovie’s Crew) and Bernadette Boyle.
Dear Friends,
Recently, a Federal Government Agency, funded by
taxpayers’ money, has publicly stated that a priority of theirs
is to close all congregate facilities for persons with
developmental disabilities. Whether they would admit it or
not, this would include Misericordia, the Heart of Mercy
Center.
As any of you who have taken the tour of Misericordia know,
the response is always that we should be the “model” for the
entire country. Our philosophy is that we are not the only
way to share life with persons with disabilities, but a very
legitimate way. One great advantage which is ours is that we provide a full continuum of care.
We have Mc Auley Skilled Nursing Home for the profoundly disabled, medically involved persons and seven
homes in the neighborhood for the most able-bodied residents. There are twenty other residential areas available
on the campus serving the needs of non-ambulatory as well as ambulatory persons of varied cognitive skills.
Perhaps, our greatest asset is our 31 acre, beautiful campus, where most of the residential houses are located. This
includes a chapel, community center, residents’ social center, greenhouse and gardens, an aquatic center with a
fitness room, a day program building, gymnasium, laundry, kitchen, baking and packaging area, an art center, and
our Greenhouse Inn Restaurant. The campus also serves 150 families in an outreach program for persons living in
their own homes.
When you come to our campus, you are coming to the “home” of most of our residents. Even for those who live
in our neighborhood homes, the campus is truly the center of their lives. Some do have outside employment but
this is usually for 2 or 3 days a week and for 2 or 3 hours. Outside employment is very difficult to find especially
in our present economy. We must create our own jobs and we do this by utilizing the resources of our campus.
Our 600 residents (mostly adults) live good lives. They are happy people who know they are loved and
challenged, each according to their unique potential. Their families are grateful, for all any parent wants is for
their child (disabled or not) to be living a fulfilled life surrounded by people who respect them as unique persons.
We all recognize that our children/adults can’t create a good world for themselves but once it is theirs, they
become the gift givers.
At Misericordia, we all feel privileged to be able to share life with such beautiful people as our residents. They
teach us daily that in their weakness, they are strong. How many of us could/would accept the limitations which
are theirs and still rejoice in the goodness of our world? They call us forth, on a daily basis, to be more loving and
compassionate.
How blessed we are that God has permitted all of us at Misericordia to be so called! Every single day we know
our Society is a better place because there is a home called “Misericordia”. And also we know that you, our
family and friends, would shout to the mountaintop if any government agency tried to close our home. Let’s
remind them they are “servants of the people” and not autocratic entities unto themselves. Thank you and God
bless.
Sincerely,
Sister Rosemary
During the 2011 Major
League Baseball season, the
Chicago Cubs are teaming
up with Chicagoland nonprofit organizations to
provide funding and
awareness. Chicago Cubs
Charities will donate $2 to
Misericordia from each
ticket sold to the Cubs game
on June 28 when the code
HOME is used at the time
of purchase. The more fans
that purchase tickets using
the link and code below, the more charitable donations will go
to us. Enjoy Cubs baseball and support a cause close to your
heart!
To purchase tickets for 6/28 visit:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ticketing/charitydays.jsp
Password: HOME
Irish American Hall of Fame
The mission of the Irish American Hall of Fame is to
recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of Irish
Americans to society in the areas of Arts & Humanities,
Business & Industry, Public Service, Sports, Religion,
Education and Science. A national body of distinguished
individuals representing academia, government and Irishaffiliated organizations from around the United States voted
on the candidates in December 2010 and January 2011.Our
very own Sister Rosemary Connelly was chosen in the field
of Religion from more than 300 nominees received from
around the world.
Winners were inducted into the Irish American Hall of
Fame at a Black Tie Awards Gala on Saturday, May 14,
2011 at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 North
Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630.
LOVED ONES
REMEMBERED
When people request donations
to Misericordia when a loved
one dies, we are touched that
they thought of our children and
adults during that time. We are
grateful for the gifts received
and we show our appreciation
by having the name of the deceased person engraved on a
small plaque which is added to the Memorial Wall in the
Friendship Walk in our Administration Building 9subject to
minimum donation total). For information about our
Memorial program, please call the Memorial Department
773-273-4136.
State Representatives
Tom Morrison and
Dennis Reboletti
(pictured with Father
Jack Clair and Sister
Rosemary Connelly)
after their tour of
Misericordia.
Misericordia thanks the following officials for taking
time from their busy schedules to visit Misericordia and
learn more about the issues facing people with
developmental disabilities in Illinois.
WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF Bill Daley
U.S. SENATORS Richard Durbin, Mark Kirk
U.S. REPRESENTATIVES Judy Biggert, Luis Gutierrez, George
Miller (CA), Peter Roskam, Janice Schakowsky
GOVERNOR Pat Quinn
FORMER MAYOR OF CHICAGO Richard M. Daley
ATTORNEY GENERAL Lisa Madigan
SECRETARY OF STATE Jesse White
STATE COMPTROLLER Judy Barr Topinka
STATE TREASURER Dan Rutherford
STATE SENATE PRESIDENT John Cullerton
STATE SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER Christine Radogno
STATE SENATORS Maggie Crotty, Susan Garrett, Don Harmon,
Linda Holmes, Dan Kotowski, Terry Link, Ed Maloney, John
Millner, John Mulroe, Matt Murphy, Carol Pankau, Jeff
Schoenberg, Ira Silverstein, Heather Steans, Louis Viverito
STATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Michael Madigan
STATE HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER Tom Cross
STATE REPRESENTATIVES Patricia Bellock, Maria Antonia
Berrios, James Brosnahan, Dan Burke, Franco Coladipietro,
Michael Connelly, John D’Amico, Monique Davis, Jim
Durkin, Sara Feigenholtz, Mary Flowers, Greg Harris,
Elizabeth Hernandez, Louis Lang, Joe Lyons, Sidney Mathias,
Karen May, Michael McAuliffe, Kevin McCarthy, Deborah
Mell, Thomas Morrison, Rosemary Mulligan, Elaine Nekritz,
Harry Osterman, Dennis Reboletti, Angelo “Skip” Saviano,
Art Turner
COOK COUNTY TREASURER Maria Pappas
COOK COUNTY SHERIFF Tom Dart
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS John Daley, John Fritchey,
Bridget Gainer, Liz Gorman, Joseph Mario Moreno, Pete
Silvestri, Larry Suffredin
CHICAGO ALDERMEN James Balcer, Edward Burke, Walter
Burnett, Jr., Robert Fioretti, Margaret Laurino, Joe Moore,
Patrick O’Connor, Frank Olivo, Matt O’Shea, Bernard Stone,
Michael Zalewski
METRO WATER RECLAMATION PRESIDENT
Terrence J. O’Brien
Well here we are - it’s that time of year
Get your comfy shoes - Candy Days is here.
Yep all of this for the pennies and dimes
That do so much in these toughest of times
To provide the beauty and comfort and grace
That put Misericordia ahead of the race.
When I stand before Peter this story I’ll tell
Sister wanted me to so out there I went
2 days in April, candy, apron and can I was sent
Asking kindly for donations from young and old
Been out there with the snow, sleet and cold.
“Are you kiddin me” St. Peter will say
“You go straight in, your dues you did pay!”
Thank you all for
making Candy Days
2011 amazing. Special
thanks to Jelly Belly
Candy Company for their
generous support and to
Gregg Hartemayer for
bringing new life to
Candy Days with his
creativity. We will know
the total by the next
newsletter!
The hottest tee-time in town will be
Tuesday,
July 19 at the Knollwood Club in Lake Forest.
The Heart Links Golf Outing, open to both
men and women, features 18 holes of golf (including
cart and caddy), tee prizes, lunch and snacks on the
course, an exclusive cash raffle and cocktail party with
a buffet and open bar. $2,800 per foursome or $700
per golfer. If golf isn’t your cup of tee, you can
choose to attend the cocktail party by itself for $100.
To get involved as a sponsor, golfer, party-goer or to
enter the cash raffle, please contact Hugh Connolly at
773-273-3036 or hughc@misericordia.com.
Walgreens and Misericordia - it’s in the BAG!
Walgreens is partnering with Misericordia to create a reuseable/recyclable bag featuring
artwork created by our residents that will be available in Walgreens’ stores nationally!
The best part? YOU have a say in what artwork is on the bag. Vote for your favorite
design online at misericordia.org. Voting will kick off at the Artist in All Event on May
18 and conclude on May 31. Stay tuned to find out which artwork won and where you
can get your bag!
Save the Date!
Join Coach Mike
Ditka and 500 of
Misericordia’s
your fellow
BUMS GOLF OUTING golfers at Olympia
PURCHASE YOUR HEARTS &
Monday, June 13, 2011
Fields and
FLOUR BAKERY GOODS HERE!
Olympia Fields (North & South)
Flossmoor
Pritzker Park Farmer’s Market
& Flossmoor Country Clubs
Country Clubs on
(corner of State & Van Buren)
June 13, for the
Tuesdays, June 14 - September 27
annual
Daley Plaza Farmer’s Market
Misericordia
(corner
of Washington & Dearborn)
Bums Golf
Thursdays,
May 12 - October 20
Outing. A
contribution of $600 or $2,400 per foursome
will cover all of the expenses for the day
Is that Jimmy on
the ZAMBONI?!
including breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails,
Yep! Thanks to
golf, golf cart and a fabulous door prize. A live
Mario Donato,
auction will feature incredible golf get-aways,
two Misericordia
sporting event packages and more!
residents attended
Sponsorships are available. Congratulations to
the Hawks game
the 2011 BUM of the Year, Mark Figliulo. If
in April AND got
you are interested, please contact Kevin
the best SEAT in
Connelly at kevin@misericordia.com or 773the house!
273-4167.
Golf, Brunch/Dinner,
Cocktails, Live Auction,
Door Prizes and more!
In Memory of
The Misericordia Heartzingers
performed the National Anthem at
Cellular Field. Thank you to the White
Sox Organization for this honor and for
providing seats to enjoy the game!
Artist In All
Art
aficionados
flocked to the
Modern Wing
of the Art
Institute of
Chicago on
Wednesday,
May 18 for
the Artist in
All exhibition
and auction, organized by the
Misericordia Siblings Association.
The event, generously sponsored by
Northern Trust Bank and Honorary
Chairs Lovie and MaryAnne Smith,
featured over 150 works of art
created by the residents who
participate in Misericordia’s Art
Programs, Art Therapy and
Recreation classes. Special thanks to
Event Chairs Kelly Burgess Mayer,
Caren Anderson and Debbie LaschCrane and Advisory Board Member
and Sibling Bill Meyer.
The practice of asking for donations to a favorite charity to commemorate the death of a loved one is very thoughtful.
In the past few months, such requests have resulted in donations that benefit Misericordia. We thank those benefactors
and their families, and respectfully ask that you remember them in your thoughts and prayers.
Florence B. Balcerak; Patricia M. Barnefield; Anna M. Bending; Joseph F. Bruckner; Michael Elliott Chapman; Thomas S.
Collins, Jr.; Tom P. Conway; John W. “Jack” Coon; Mary Christine Cross-Wentland; Richard A. Deavers; Jack Smith Dominy;
Denis A. Dunne; George Eck, Sr.; John Thomas Farrell, Jr.; Mary C. Fasth; Bryan Thomas Gibbs; George J. Goggin; Norine
M. Golden; Roger Douglas Greer; George Thomas Halm; Marion R. Hansen; Constance Brunell Hartnett; Virginia “Ginny”
T. Hayden; Robert Charles Huening; Richard L. Joutras; Dorothy Kacucewicz; Marion Mazzeffi; Martha E. McCall;
Bartholomew T. “Bart” Murphy; Marilyn L. Nietopiel; Monica Cunningham O’Brien; Roseann P. O’Brien; Michael Paul
Patarazzi; Felix Pehr; Thomas M. “Tiger” Perkins; Susan Rae Persin; Rose Mary Popp; Betty Ann Quinn; Josefina P. Reidl;
Mary Rohen; Patrick J. Scott; Terry Smith; Lynn Stone; Nancy A. Stone; Lorraine C. Studin; Mary Jean Wendell; Elaine
Winans; Jonathan L. “Jack” Winans; Chester D. Wydra
Sweet Home Chicago...City of the Big Shoulders
"Da Mare" Richard M. Daley, longest serving mayor in Chicago history, spoke to
more than 300 people including a plethora of Illinois elected officials, who had
gathered at The Jean Marie Ryan Center at Misericordia in January. Daley shared
his experiences at the helm of the great city of Chicago. From obstacles that the
city faces to the people who make the city great, Daley’s message was one of hope
and love for Chicago. Daley followed a few other “big guys” here in Chicago self-appointed “Mayor” of Misericordia, Terry Morrissey, President of the City
Club of Chicago, Jay Doherty, and Sister Rosemary Connelly who spoke about the
challenges that face Misericordia and people with developmental disabilities: the
difficulty of being unable to reach out to the more than 500 people waiting for
placement at Misericordia; the importance of providing choice and funding for a
full continuum of care and services; the foresight to consider the future needs of people with disabilities as they age. Most of all,
she expressed her gratitude that Misericordia is incredibly blessed to have the love and support of so many good people. Pictured
above: Mayor Richard M. Daley and Misericordia “Mayor” Terry Morrissey.
Women’s Auxiliary take the checkered flag in style!
Over 10,000 people attended the First Look for Charity in February, where eighteen area
charities benefited from the high-class sneak-peek at the Chicago Auto Show. After the
Auto Show, the Auxiliary switched gears and attention to their Spring Luncheon and
Fashion Show in March at the Palmer House where Saks Fifth Avenue presented the
hottest wear for 2011. The entertainment on the catwalk was complimented by an
inspirational performance from David Nerychel and the Misericordia Heartbreakers. The
ladies of the Auxiliary raised over $450,000 from both events. Pictured top left: Saks Fifth
Avenue’s Jeff Byron, Lois Gates, Saks Fifth Avenue’s Andy Goyesky, Sr Rosemary, Auxiliary
President Sue Hartemayer and Saks Fifth Avenue’s Julie Selakovich at the Spring Fashion Show. Pictured bottom left: Spring Fashion
Show Chairs Anne Mills, Missy Walsh and Ann Foley-Waris. Pictured top right: Women’s Auxiliary President Sue Hartemayer, First Look
Co-Chairs Ellen Malone, Deb Brashears and Debbie Zabriski with Father Jack Clair.
It was Madness!
To celebrate March Madness, the
Misericordia Women’s League
hosted their 15th annual
fundraiser at the Chicago Marriot
Southwest in Burr Ridge. Over
450 people enjoyed a casual
evening that included a dinner of
stadium worthy fare, live and
silent auctions, plenty of games, a
performance by the Chicago
Bulls’ cheerleading squad The Loveables, and best of all, five GIANT televisions
showing the March Madness Collegiate Basketball Tournament! The League, led by
President Eileen Seyfarth and event co-chairs Elizabeth Pyle and Sue Driscoll, raised an
amazing $250,000 for Misericordia. Thank you to the entire League for a SLAM
DUNK event! Pictured: Event chairs Elizabeth Pyle and Sue Driscoll, Sister Rosemary
and League President Eileen Seyfarth.
Introducing....
The Women’s Board will be
introducing the 2011 Heart of
Mercy Ball Honorees at the Kickoff
Reception in June at the Jean Marie
Ryan Center at Misericordia.
Congratulations to the Brian and
Sue Shannon Family, recipients of
the Heart of Mercy Award and to
Monsignor Michael Boland,
recipient of the Sister Rosemary
Connelly Service Medallion. The
Heart of Mercy Ball will be held
November 11, 2011 at the Fairmont
Hotel in downtown Chicago.
“I was touched by how you welcomed us
into your home and shared your art studio
and teacher.” ~Katie
“Working and interacting with the residents
made me feel amazing inside.” ~Charlie
“The art we were able to make was so
beautiful.” ~Meg
“The residents always had a smile on their
faces and wanted to welcome me.” ~Connor
“Talking to the residents wasn’t hard. They
were all so happy and that’s the thing I
loved about this experience.” ~Margaret
“I loved how we had to sit next to someone
new each week.” ~Madison
Hand in Hand with Faith Hope and Charity
“It does not matter where I have been to in
this world. What does matter is what I
have learned from where I have been in this
world.” ~Georgia O’Keeffe
In January, six students from Faith Hope and Charity
Elementary School embarked on a three-week art project
with the artists at Misericordia. The project, led by
Misericordia Instructor Kurt Fondriest, ATR, focused on the life and work of Georgia O’Keeffe. “Together, we created two
beautiful works of art, learned about an important person in history and about each other!” said Fondriest.
Dinner with THE FAMILY...
Join us at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont on
June 25 for the annual Misericordia Family Association Dinner Dance!
Enjoy a wonderful evening with over 2,500 guests at the event that
features cocktails, a sit-down dinner, exciting live and silent auctions
and dancing. Also, you will have an opportunity to take part in “The
Giving Tree” -- donors can choose from a wish list of items requested
by the residents to help furnish their homes.
Don’t miss your chance to win a 2011Chevrolet Cruze donated by
Dralle Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac of Peotone! Only 1,200
tickets will be sold at $50 per chance. Drawing will be held the
evening of the Dinner Dance. Winner need not be present. Tickets are
available at Misericordia Home at Thome Reception.
Dinner Dance tickets are $125 per person and are available by
contacting Gaylord or Debbie Villers at (847) 381-0322.
Podromos Sisters are a hit!
Hoopsters Eric
and Paul are
pictured with
their teammate,
Exelon VP Tom
Clewett who
came with his
co-workers to
play basketball
with the
residents of Misericordia. The annual game kicks
off Exelon's National Volunteer Week.
Cable Channel 26, WCIU, featured
Misericordia in the "Making Chicago Great"
segment on Tuesday, April 26. If you missed it
(yes...it was on at 6:50 in the morning...) you
can see it on our website under highlights!
Despite the gloomy weather...yes, snow in
April....the Concert for Misericordia “Opera and
Show Tunes Greatest Hits” was a reSOUNDing
success! The concert, held April 16 in the Jean
Marie Ryan Center at Misericordia, featured the
wonderfully talented Stephany Prodromos
(Soprano), Lexy Prodromos (Soprano) and
Christian Ketter (Tenor) performing incredible
operatic arias by Puccini, Gounod, Delibes,
Mozart and Donizetti and show-tunes from West
Side Story, Porgy and Bess and 42nd Street! A special guest appearance by the Misericordia Heartbreakers rounded out a
spectacular evening. To sneak a peek, visit stephanyandlexy.com. Stay tuned for next year!
Pepper Partner Program
Save the
Bring this voucher when you visit
(Dine In or To Go) location
identified below and 10% of your
purchase (excluding taxes) will benefit:
Date!
NORTH SHORE 1/2
MARATHON & 5K RUN
Sun, June 12 - 773.273.4161
BUMS GOLF OUTING
Mon, June 13 - 773.273.4167
LOVIE SMITH EVENT
Wed, June 15 - 773.273.4167
MFA DINNER DANCE
Sat, June 25 - 847.381.0322
HEART LINKS OPEN
Tues, July 19 - 773.273.3036
FAMILY FESTIVAL
Sun, Sept 11- 773.273.2768
GET IN THE RACE!
The North Shore 1/2 Marathon
and 5K Run has chosen
Misericordia as one of the
beneficiaries of this year’s race.
We need volunteers to help staff
the Misericordia water/aid station
from 6 – 9:30 a.m. on June 12.
Contact Theresa if interested in
volunteering: 773-273-4161 or
theresar@misericordia.com.
CHICAGO MARATHON
MISERICORDIA
May 1 - September 30, 2011
One coupon per person, per visit at participating Chili’s
restaurants only. Cannot be combined with any other
offer. Offer ends 9/30/11. All Illinois Chili’s locations.
Eat at Chili’s between May 1 and September 30 of this
year, bring a copy of the attached voucher and
Misericordia will receive 10% of the purchase
(excluding taxes) as a donation. Very simple, and all you
have to do is go out to eat! The vouchers may be copied
and forwarded and are available at misericordia.org.
Special thanks to the Fruhwirth family!
Sun, Oct 9 - 773.273.4195
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Brookfield Zoo brings a little WILD to Misericordia!
It’s not everyday a Rhino travels to the north side of Chicago...but thanks to Matthew Mayer
and the Brookfield Zoo that is exactly what happened when they donated a ceramic rhino to
be painted by the artists at Misericordia. “It is a wonderful opportunity for us to study the
Rhino,” said Kurt Fondriest, Art Therapist. “We chose to paint a scene from the Serengeti to
reflect all that we had learned.” To bring the project full circle, the residents paid a visit to
the rhinos who live at Brookfield Zoo. As for the Serengeti Rhino, he will be making his
debut at the Art Institute of Chicago at the Artist in All Exhibition and Silent Auction. To see
the video and hear the full story, visit misericordia.org (under Highlights).
Bequests & Annuities
To those friends who wish to help assure the continuation and growth of Misericordia by mentioning Misericordia in your will,
the following general form is suggested: “I give, devise, bequeath to Misericordia Home, an Illinois not-for-profit organization
located at 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago Illinois, the sum of $ ___________ (or specifically described property).” If you decide to
do so, you are invited to join the Heart of Mercy Society. Contact Kevin Connelly at 773-273-4167 or visit the planned giving
page at misericordia.org. Additionally, gift annuities will give you an opportunity to receive an annual fixed income for the
rest of your life, as well as possible tax deduction in the year the gift is made. Gift annuities require a gift of $5,000 or more
and the donor must be at least 65 years of age.
Misericordia is a residential facility serving children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities from diverse ethnic, religious,
racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. A not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, Misericordia is operated by the Sisters of Mercy under the
auspices of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. Misericordia is located at 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660, 773-973-6300. You can find
Misericordia on the Internet at misericordia.org or misericordia.com. The Misericordia Newsletter is published quarterly and is written and
designed by Susan Whitwell. Please send any comments about the newsletter to Sue at sue@misericordia.com or to 6300 N. Ridge Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60660. If you would like to add, remove or change your contact information on the newsletter mailing list, please contact Tessa
Garcia at 773-273-2768 or tessag@misericordia.com.
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The 31st Annual
MISERICORDIA FAMILY FEST
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
$25,000+ Grand Sponsor
• Main Tent Banner or top of Friendship Arch identifying
you as a Grand Sponsor
• Full page in the Grand Sponsor section of the Family Fest
Program Book
• 175 Family Fest admission tickets
• Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter
(130,000 subscribers)
• A special remembrance of Family Fest
$10,000 Sponsor
This year marks the 31st anniversary of
Family Fest, Misericordia’s largest and
most successful annual fundraising event.
What started in 1980 as a relatively intimate
party of 9,000 friends and family members
has more than doubled in size, with 18,000
people attending last year’s Fest.
We invite you to be a part of this year’s
Family Fest, to be held on Sunday,
September 11th. As a corporate sponsor,
your company can take part in an event that
will not only leave you filled with fond
memories for years to come, but that also
sends a message of good will and support to
our extensive network of friends and
families.
Of course, becoming a part of Family Fest is
more than just an event sponsorship -- your
support on this day makes possible our hope
for a better future.
Please contact Father Jack Clair
at frjack@misericordia.com or
773-273-4165 for more information.
• Name displayed prominently on Tent Banner
• Full page in the Family Fest Program Book
• 100 Family Fest admission tickets
• Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter
• A special remembrance of Family Fest
$5,000 Sponsor
• Name displayed prominently on Tent Banner
• Half page in the Family Fest Program Book
• 50 Family Fest admission tickets
• Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter
• A special remembrance of Family Fest
$2,500 Sponsor
• Name displayed on Tent Banner or Friendship Arch
• Quarter page in the Family Fest Program Book
• 35 Family Fest admission tickets
• Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter
• A special remembrance of Family Fest
$1,000 Sponsor
• Name displayed on Friendship Arch
• Quarter page in the Family Fest Program Book
• 20 Family Fest admission tickets
• Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter
• A special remembrance of Family Fest
MISERICORDIA FAMILY FEST
September 11, 2011 - Save 25% on tickets!
Misericordia
6300 North Ridge Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660-1017
PLEASE SEE THE BACK OF THIS PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON FAMILY FEST CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP.
I am enclosing a total of $________ for:
PAYMENT & MAILING INFORMATION
_____ FAMILY PACKAGE - $35
Please make your check payable to Misericordia
Two $8 adult admission tickets
Three $5 child admission tickets
One $15 coupon for food/drink
Total Value: $46
_____ADULT PACKAGE - $10
One $8 adult admission ticket
One $6 coupon for food/drink
Total Value: $14
_____ SENIOR/CHILD PACKAGE - $5
One $5 admission ticket
One $3 coupon for food/drink
Total Value: $8
_____ ADULT TICKET: $5
At the gate: $8
Please charge my credit card.
c Master Card
c Visa
c Discover
Ticket Purchase Amount: $ ___________________
Donation Amount $ __________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Email: _____________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
Card Number: ______________________________
Exp Date: ________ 3-Digit Security Code: _____
*Flip your card over and look at the signature box. You should
see a 16-digit credit card number followed by a special 3-digit
code. This 3-digit code is the credit card Security Code.
c Mail tickets to address listed above.
c Please mail my tickets to:
_____ SENIOR OR CHILD TICKET: $3
At the gate: $5
My check is enclosed.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Pre-Sale mail orders must be received by August 20th.
We celebrate rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.
YES, I WILL SUPPORT MISERICORDIA.
CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD.
Please complete the bottom of this form.
MY CHECK IS ENCLOSED.
Please send me information on how
to include Misericordia in my Will.
Please make your check payable to Misericordia.
We would be appreciative if you would include this form in the envelope and mail to:
Misericordia
6300 North Ridge Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660-1017
Visa
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
MasterCard
Discover
Amount of Donation: ___________________ Name on Card: _______________________________________
Card Number: ____________________________________ Exp Date: _______ *3-digit Security Code: _____
*Flip your card over and look at the signature box. You should see a 16-digit credit card number followed by a special 3-digit code.
This 3-digit code is the credit card Security Code.
Phone Number: __________________________________ E-mail : __________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Today’s Date: _________________
Visit Misericordia online at: www.misericordia.org
The Internal Revenue Service requires receipts for donations of $250 or more. Receipts for individual donations under that amount can be requested or we would be
happy to send a summary of all donations at the end of the year.
YEAR-END STATEMENT
SEND INDIVIDUAL RECEIPT
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