Emerald Ball - Old St. Patrick's Church

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Sept. 27, 2009 

Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Bulletin 

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Pastor's Corner 

Join Old St. Pat’s 

members and friends at the 

24th Annual 

Emerald Ball 

Friday Oct. 9, 2009 

Make your reservations now! 

See page 5 for details. 

“Serving the life and work of the laity in the world.” 

Old St. Patrick’s Mission 

Respect for Life Sunday 

3 

Catholic Festival 

of Faith 

4 

Honoring the 

Dignity of Life and 

Supporting the 

Rights of Workers 

8 

West Suburban Speaker 

and Discussion Series 

9 

Too Hot Chicago Choir 

10 

Wedding Music Fair 

Friday Night 

Date Series: 

Marriage Uncorked 

12 

People You Should Know 

13 

Frances Xavier 

Warde School 

Scholarship Sunday 

14 

First Friday Club 

of Chicago 

Please visit our Web site and the online gift shop at www.oldstpats.org.

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Pastor’s Corner 

Last Sunday, I had the 

fortunate opportunity to 

attend the 100th 

anniversary celebration of 

Loyola Academy and the 

formal installation of their 

new president, our very own 

Fr. Pat McGrath, SJ! Loyola is in great 

hands under the energetic, creative, and 

spirited leadership Pat will bring to the 

ministry of president. I speak on behalf of 

Old St. Pat’s in expressing our pride and 

congratulations for Pat McGrath. And, I am 

most delighted Old St. Pat’s is the 

“weekend” home of two great Catholic high 

school presidents, Pat and Fr. Paul Novak of 

DeLasalle Institute. 

Attending the installation prevented me, 

however, from being present for the Justice 

Initiative’s Alternative Market. I heard it 

was great! Thanks to more than 500 people 

from Old St. Pat’s who supported our 27 

artisans and organizations. These fair trade 

and environmentally conscious businesses 

support and uphold the rights and dignity 

of workers by offering them a fair wage and 

meaningful work. As our Season of Social 

Justice continues, I hope you will plan to 

attend Al Gustafson’s presentation on Faith, 

Fear, and Finance, Monday, Sept. 28 at 

6:30 p.m. in the Fr. Jack Wall Mission 

Center. Al has been around Old St. Pat’s 

for a long time and he is a great gift to us. 

I know you will enjoy his talk. 

Put on your dancing shoes for Friday, 

Oct. 9! Old St. Pat’s annual Emerald Ball 

is nothing but a great night of dinner and 

dancing! Put a table together with your 

family and friends, or let us help you put 

one together. There are no long speeches 

and no raffles; just the ingredients for a 

good time! 

Have a great week, 

Respect for Life Sunday ~ Oct. 4 

Every child...brings us God’s smile ad invites us to recognize 

that life is his gift, a gift to be welcomed with love and 

preserved with care always and at every moment. 

~Pope Benedict XVI 

The Archdiocese of Chicago, in conjunction with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 

has designated Oct. 4 as Respect for Life Sunday — Every Child Brings Us God’s Smile. 

The Church takes this opportunity to proclaim the sanctity of human life from the moment 

of conception until natural death. The dignity of a person must be respected throughout 

each stage of life. As disciples of God, each and every one of us is important. 

On this particular day, we are encouraged to re-examine the value of life, the dignity of 

the person, and how each one of us must be respected and protected throughout life. 

The family is...an indispensable foundation for society and a 

great and lifelong treasure for couples. It is a unique good for 

children, who are meant to be the fruit of the love, of the total 

and generous self-giving of their parents. 

~Pope Benedict XVI 

Fr. Tom Hurley 

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

The apostle Paul had great affection for the church he had 

founded at Philippi, a Roman town in the province of 

Macedonia. When he wrote to the Philippians, he spoke from his heart. I give thanks to my God at every 

remembrance of you, praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for 

the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will 

continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:3-6) 

I can echo Paul’s words and apply them to you. I do give thanks to God for all the people of his church here in 

the Archdiocese of Chicago. And although there are sometimes difficult and even painful elements in our life 

together as God’s church, I truly do pray with joy in my every prayer, because I am fully confident that God has 

begun a good work in us and God will bring it to completion. 

Come to understand and feel this joy and confidence, as we gather for the Catholic Festival of Faith. In worship together, we will praise 

God. In talks and break-out sessions, we will appreciate in a new and fresh way our Catholic faith. In our social time, we will renew our 

connections as a diverse people of one faith who all share a holy purpose. We will rediscover how the love of Christ impels us, urges 

us, and presses us to go forward. 

In a fragmented and wounded world, we are so blessed to be a part of the Body of Christ. Come to this joy. Share this confidence. 

Sincerely yours in Christ, 

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. 

Archbishop of Chicago 

2009 Catholic Festival of Faith 

Friday, Oct. 16 - Saturday, Oct. 17 

Join the Archdiocese of Chicago for the Catholic Festival of Faith on Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 at 

the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. More than 8,500 participants will gather for two days 

to inspire and celebrate successful stories of evangelization, catechesis, and worship in our parishes and schools. 

This multi-lingual and multi-cultural event attracts bishops, priests, lay ministers, parish leaders, pastoral 

musicians, religious educators, teachers, catechists, youth leaders, young adults, married couples — all people of 

God will be warmly welcomed. 

Festival Highlights 

Youth Track 

Men and women in their 20s and 30s are invited to a special 

conference just for them within the larger Catholic Festival of 

Faith on Saturday, Oct. 17. Beginning with the opening event “In 

the Spotlight” at 10 a.m., the conference will feature young adultfocused 

workshops, great networking opportunities, and numerous 

chances for meaningful prayer and spirituality. An uplifting 

liturgical experience will be offered at the 5 p.m. Mass aimed 

specifically at young adults. Continue your celebrations at the 

Young Adult Dinner and Party scheduled from 6:30 – 11 p.m. on 

Saturday, Oct. 17. 

Celebrating Marriage 

Beginning with a special Mass at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 

the evening will include a blessing for all married couples and a 

presentation by R. James and Suzanne Nicholson, who will share 

insights from their own marriage. The evening’s festivities also 

will include a special comedy presentation of Til Death Do Us 

Part, written by the authors of Late Night Catechism, followed by 

delicious food, delightful music, and dancing to complete a great 

evening of inspiration and entertainment. 

For registration information, ticket prices, program topics, keynote speakers, and young adult sessions, please visit www.catholicfest.org. 

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SEASON FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 

THE SEASON FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 2009 

HONORING THE DIGNITY OF WORK 

SUPPORTING THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS 

It has become our practice at Old St. Patrick’s to designate September as a Season for Social Justice. During this time, 

we set our sights on gaining a greater appreciation and understanding of the Catholic social ethic. Selecting a theme from 

Catholic Social Teaching, we use the Season as a time for dialogue, learning, inspiration, reflection, and most important, 

as an impetus to action. 

The following seven principles highlight the major themes from the body of 

Catholic Social Teaching. This year, our focus is on the Dignity of Work and 

the Rights of Workers. 

Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers (Season theme for 2009) 

Our faith tradition teaches us the economy must serve people, not the other way 

around. Our work should be more than a way to make a living; it should reflect our 

continuing participation in God’s creation. Therefore, the dignity of work must be 

protected and the basic rights of workers must be respected — the right to 

productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the organization and joining of unions, 

to private property, and to economic initiative. 

Working for the Common Good (Season theme for 2008) 

The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society in 

economics and politics, in law and policy, directly affects human dignity and the 

capacity of individuals to grow in community. Therefore, we believe people have a 

right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and 

well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable. 

Care for God’s Creation (Season theme for 2007) 

The goods of the Earth are gifts from God. We have a responsibility to care for 

these goods as stewards and trustees, not only as consumers and users. 

Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable (Season theme for 2006) 

The opposite of rich and powerful is poor and powerless. If the good of all, the 

common good is to prevail, preferential protection must move toward those 

affected adversely by the absence of power and the presence of privation. 

The Dignity of the Human Person 

All people are sacred, made in the image and likeness of God. We firmly hold people 

do not lose dignity because of disability, poverty, lack of success, age, or race. 

Rights and Responsibilities 

People have a fundamental right to life, food, shelter, health care, education, and 

employment. Just as important, all people have a right to participate in decisions 

that affect their lives. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities to 

respect the rights of others in the wider society and to work for the common good. 

Solidarity 

We are one human family. Our responsibilities to each other cross national, racial, 

economic, and ideological differences. 

Source: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 

FAITH, FEAR, AND FINANCE: 

SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS ON THE 

ECONOMIC DOWNTURN 

LED BY AL GUSTAFSON 

MONDAY, SEPT. 28 

Often left unaddressed, one 

of the results of the 

economic downturn, has 

been a disturbing sense of 

vulnerability many of us are 

experiencing. This uneasy 

feeling may trouble our 

thoughts about personal 

Al Gustafson 

finance, employment and vocation, our 

dreams for what constitutes a comfortable 

life, our plans for retirement, and our futures 

in general. 

We hope this session will provide you with an 

opportunity to explore what faith has to say 

about an economic downturn and the very 

human experience of vulnerability and 

unexpected change. Among the questions we 

will explore are: What has the economic 

crisis revealed about our own personal 

spiritualities? Does our faith have anything to 

say about this kind of vulnerability? How 

might communities of faith respond to this 

crisis? Can grace and growth be found within 

a financial crisis? 

Faith, Fear, and Finance: Spiritual Relfections 

on the Econmonic Downturn will be held on 

Monday Sept. 28, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

in the Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, room 

25AB, 2nd floor. 

Al Gustafson has served as the executive 

director of Crossroads Center for Faith and 

Work at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago. 

He is a founder and past president of 

Career Transitions Center of Chicago. 

Al is a frequent retreat leader, and a 

spiritual director. 

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SEASON FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 

HONORING THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND SUPPORTING THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS 

This year, our annual Season for Social Justice is focused on issues of work and worker justice. In keeping with that focus, we would 

like to draw your attention to two partner organizations that have a home on the Old St. Pat’s campus (703 W. Monroe Street). Both 

The Cara Program and The Career Transitions Center of Chicago are premier examples of organizations committed to supporting the 

growth and development of individuals in and through their working lives. We applaud their good work and many successes! We’re 

proud to be mission partners with them. 

The Cara Program 

Career Transitions Center of Chicago 

The Cara Program's Mission 

Founded in 1991 by Tom Owens, the 

mission of The Cara Program is to assist motivated individuals 

affected by homelessness and poverty to transform their lives 

and achieve real, lasting success, by providing comprehensive 

training, permanent job placement, and critical support services. 

The Cara Program Philosophy 

Individuals can only transform their lives and realize their fullest 

potential when they find a job that pays a living wage and 

benefits. The Cara Program places students (all working-age 

adults) in quality jobs at one of 100 plus Cara companies 

throughout the Chicago area. 

The Program 

Many national leaders have recognized The Cara Program as a 

premier organization that helps the homeless to regain their 

dignity and become productive members of society. The Cara 

Program model is committed to helping motivated men and 

women develop the necessary tools and opportunities to shed old 

behaviors and constraints, transform their lives and achieve real, 

lasting success. The Cara Program model generates meaningful 

results by focusing on education and training, job placement and 

intensive support services. 

The Impact 

• More than 2,300 individuals affected by homelessness and 

poverty have been placed into quality, permanent jobs. 

• Currently 73 percent of students remain employed for more 

than one year. 

• The current average hourly wage for employed students is 

$11, more than $4 above the federal minimum wage. 

• More than 100+ Chicago area companies hire Cara students. 

• More than 500 graduates are enrolled in The Cara 

Program matched savings initiative. 

• $200,000 paid out in matched savings. 

• Dozens of Cara graduates are now homeowners. 

• Hundreds of parents have reclaimed custody of their children. 

Career Transitions Center of Chicago’s (CTC) Mission 

The Career Transitions Center of Chicago’s mission is 

to provide professional, emotional and spiritual support to those 

seeking a job or creating a new career direction. CTC is a 

volunteer-driven, non-profit organization serving primarily midcareer 

professionals, a segment deeply impacted by the past 

year’s economic crisis. 

CTC was founded in 1997 by five faith communities: Old St. 

Patrick’s Church (Roman Catholic); Holy Name Cathedral 

(Roman Catholic); Chicago Temple (United Methodist); Fourth 

Presbyterian Church of Chicago; and Saint Chrysostom Church 

(Episcopal), to support those who otherwise could not afford or 

have access to comprehensive job placement services. Today, CTC 

represents an alignment of academic institutions, faith 

communities, and businesses concerned with supporting people in 

their search for meaningful employment and sustainable success. 

How Does CTC Serve? 

Sixty percent of clients are in their 40’s and 50’s, while another 

seven percent are 60-years and older. After losing their jobs, 40 

percent of clients report household incomes below the Federal 

Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines for 2009. CTC’s 

Level the Load initiative provides a list of resources to clients 

and their families at risk of losing their health insurance, their 

homes and their savings as job searches for many have persisted 

for nine to 16 months. 

CTC offers programs and coaching to help clients organize and 

execute self-directed plans for progress, including one-on-one 

and group sessions with nearly 50 skilled career coaches, and 

access to the Business Center with telephones, fax and copy 

machines and high speed Internet; 

Support Our Mission 

Considering that nearly half-a-million people in Illinois have lost 

their jobs in our ongoing economic meltdown, the mission of The 

Career Transitions Center is more urgent now than at any time 

since its founding twelve years ago. 

Learn more about these organizations at: www.thecaraprogram.org and www.ctcchicago.org. 


COMMUNITY FAITH FORMATION 

CELEBRATIONS 

Join Old St. Pat’s members 

and friends at 

the 24th Annual 

Emerald Ball 

You are invited to attend a delightful evening of 

dinner and dancing at the 24th Annual Emerald Ball 

on Friday, Oct. 9. The Ball will be held in the 

beautiful Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago. 

This year, we are honored to pay tribute to and 

recognize a very special family, the Daryl and Jim 

Riley Family, who has given many years of 

commitment and support to Old St. Patrick’s 

Funds raised support the capital needs of Old St. 

Patrick’s, including a new elevator for the church. 

Old St. Pat’s currently has a personal lift, which has 

proven to be insufficient to host the expanding needs 

of the community. Old St. Pat’s expects to install the 

new elevator before the end of 2010. The elevator is 

crucial to assure we are accessible and 

welcoming to all friends and visitors 

who worship at Old St. Pat’s. 

Individual tickets are $250 

per person. Tables of 10 

also are available. For 

more information, or to 

The Daryl and Jim Riley Family 

receive an invitation, please call Annette Buys at 312.831.9355. 

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FAMILY MINISTRY 

Foundations Youth Ministry Summer Calender 2009 

Foundations meetings are scheduled from 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. in the FXW Gym, or in the Fr. Jack 

Wall Mission Center, 711 W. Monroe. 

All grades meet in the Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, 3rd floor, room 32. The rain plan for Park Games is 

also at the Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, 2nd floor. 

Sunday, Oct. 4 9:30 a.m. Foundations-hosted Mass, Kick-off Meeting, Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center 

Sunday, Oct. 18 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Frosh/Soph/Junior/Senior Retreat Team Meetings, Gym 

Sunday, Oct. 25 8:15 a.m. Mass, 

9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Great America Fright Fest 

Sunday, Nov. 1 9:30 a.m. Foundations-hosted Mass, Meeting, Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center 

12:30 -3 p.m. Frosh/Soph Retreat Team Meeting 

Friday, Nov. 6 - 

Frosh/Soph Retreat, Michigan 

Sunday, Nov. 8 

Sunday, Nov. 8 2 - 5 p.m. Parent Retreat, , FXW Cafeteria 

OLD ST. PAT’S YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY 

WE’RE BRINGING IT BACK! 

Old St. Pat’s Young Adult Game Night 

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 ~ 6 – 9 p.m. 

711 W. Monroe, Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, Room 25 

Bring your friends with you and come to meet new ones! Pizza, drinks, and hours of 

fun competition are guaranteed. A $5/per personson will help us defray the costs of the evening. 

Contact Megan at mghnbrns@yahoo.com with questions, or if you want to help host the evening. 

Old St. Pat’s Young Adult Ministry Event Calendar 

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION 

Wednesday, 6:30 – 7 p.m. Young Adult-hosted Fall Vespers. Old St. Pat’s Church 

Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28 

Join fellow young adults to help host Evening 

Prayer for the Old St. Pat’s community. 

Monday, Oct. 1 6 - 9 p.m. Young Adult Game Night! Room 25, Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center 

$5 per person. Enjoy pizza, drinks, and 

old-school board and card games. 

Sunday, Oct. 11 6 - 7:30 p.m. October After Five Social. Old St. Pat’s Church Hall 

Following the 5 p.m. Mass, join us for food, 

drinks, music, and fellowship! 

Saturday, Oct. 17 10 a.m. Archdiocese of Chicago Festival of Faith: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 

Young Adult Track 

Rosemont, IL 

5 p.m. Closing Mass 

Monday, Oct. 19 7 p.m. Young Adult Book Club Gathering (open to all ages) Red Eye Coffee, 4164 North Lincoln Ave., 

Book: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Chicago 



ADULT SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH FORMATION 

Old St. Pat’s Comes to Your Neighborhood! 

North and West Suburban Speaker and Discussion Series 

(formerly “Zip Code Theology”) 

Old St. Pat’s is a large congregation drawing members from more than 200 different zip 

codes. While it is great to be part of a growing and vibrant experience of church, 

sometimes it is challenging to feel connected to others within such a 

large community. 

The North and West Suburban Speaker and Discussion Series provide opportunities 

each month for our suburban members and friends to gather together with their Old St. 

Pat’s neighbors, hear an interesting speaker, and have some great conversation (without 

making a trip downtown!). Come join us! 

Schedule 

6:30 p.m. Refreshments and Welcome 

7 p.m. Presentation and Discussion 

8:30 p.m. Program Ends 

West Suburban 

DATE & COST 

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 

$5 per person (for facility rental) 

TOPIC & SPEAKER 

The Church: A Mission Worthy of our Lives. 

Kate De Vries, D.Min. 

LOCATION & COORDINATOR 

Carmelite Spiritual Center 

8433 Bailey Road, Darien, IL 

630.969.4141 

West Suburban Coordinator: 

Mary Kay Slowikowski, marykayslow@aol.com. 

Dr. Kate DeVries will lead a conversation on revitalizing the church for the 21st 

Century. Key points to be discussed include: 

❖ Back to Basics: Who We Are and What We Are About; 

❖ Increasing Membership (and Active Participation) ; 

❖ Sharing Your Gifts to Make a Difference; 

❖ Lessons from Jesus’ Leadership Style; 

❖ Being Cutting Edge (or “Let’s Get With The Times!”). 

Dr. Kate DeVries, D.Min., co-directs the Young Adult Ministry 

Office for the Archdiocese of Chicago. She holds a Doctorate in 

Ministry degree from Catholic Theological Union, a Master’s in 

Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, and a Master’s in Special 

Education from Northern Illinois University. 

MEMBERSHIP 

Please Join Us for Old St. Patrick’s 

Fellowship and Hospitality 

Each Sunday from 9 a.m. 

to 1 p.m., we offer 

hospitality and fellowship 

to our members and 

visitors. Volunteer groups 

are featured each week 

to inform you of all the 

good works being done in 

Bridget Evers 

the community. Please take this 

opportunity to meet fellow members and 

explore new areas of interest. 

I will be there to answer any questions. 

Please stop by our Hospitality Table as I 

would like the opportunity to meet you. 

Our volunteer host: 

Sept. 27 RCIA (Rite of Christian 

Initiation of Adults) 

RCIA offers an 

opportunity for 

adults to 

become fully 

initiated into the 

Catholic Church 

through the sacraments of Baptism, 

Confirmation, and Communion. Volunteers 

host and sponsor the candidates in this 

ongoing process. 

Please see page 17 for further information, 

if you are interested in becoming Catholic 

or completing your Catholic initiation. 

Sincerely, 

Bridget Evers 

Director of Membership 

Want to get to know us better? 

We welcome your 

? 

questions or requests 

for more information 

about Old St. Patrick’s 

Church. Please 

contact Bridget Evers 

at 312.831.9368. 

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MUSIC MINISTRY 

Performances: 

Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. 

Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 at 3 p.m. 

Rehearsal and first audition: 

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at 7 - 9:15 p.m. 

Old St. Patrick’s Church Hall 

700 W. Adams (at Des Plaines), Chicago 

Free parking on South East Corner of Adams and Des Plaines 

Additional rehearsal dates: 

Oct. 12,19, 15, 2009; 

Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Dec. 7, 14, 21; 

Jan. 4, 11, 2010. 

Rehearsal at the Auditorium Theatre: 

Jan. 14 and 15, 2010 

If you are interested in joining the Too Hot Chicago Choir, 

please contact Bill Fraher at 312.831.9353, or billf@oldstpats.org. 

Visit www.thechicagochoir.org for additional details. 

For ticket information, visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org. 



MARRIAGE MINISTRY 

An Invitation to All Couples to the Friday Date 

Night Series: Marriage Uncorked 

Friday, Oct. 23. 

Old St. Pat's continues its Marriage series on 

five Friday nights this year. All married couples, 

newly married and veterans alike, are invited 

to gather for pizza, beer, and stimulating 

conversation on your favorite topic: marriage. 

Mark your calendars for the next program in the series, Friday, 

Oct. 23. The theme of the evening is Transparency: The Key to 

Emotional Intimacy and Connection. An experienced couple will 

lead us in reflection and one-on-one couple time. We would be 

honored by your presence. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. in the Old St. 

Pat's Church Hall, followed by the program from 7:30 – 9 p.m. 

Reservations can be made by contacting Jack Berkemeyer at 

312.798.2386, or jackb@oldstpats.org. The charge for food and 

drink is $25 per couple. 

Future dates for the series are: 

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; 

Friday, Jan. 15, Mar. 5 and May 7, 2010. 

MUSIC MINISTRY 

Wedding Music Fair 

Monday, Oct. 5 

Old St. Patrick's Music Ministry offers three 

wedding music fairs a year on the first Monday in 

February, May and October from 7 - 8:45 p.m. at 

Old St. Patrick's Church. Brides, grooms, and 

extended family have an opportunity to listen to all kinds of music 

appropriate for a wedding performed by many instrumentalists 

and singers. The Wedding Music Fair features strings, piano, 

trumpet, oboe, Irish Trad players, and six - eight singers. Other 

instrumentalists are available such as bagpipers, flutists, etc. There 

is a $5 donation per person requested at the door. 

Whether you are a bride or groom planning a wedding at Old St. 

Pat's or elsewhere, a mother or father planning your son's or 

daughter's wedding, celebrating your own wedding anniversary, 

or just want to hear some good music, please join us for our 

Wedding Music Fair on Monday, Oct. 5 from 7 - 8:45 p.m. for 

what some people call "the best and least expensive concert on 

a Monday night in downtown Chicago." 

The next Wedding Music Fair is scheduled on Monday, 

Feb. 1, 2010. 

For further information or assistance in planning your wedding, 

please contact Bill Fraher at 312.831.9353, or BillF@oldstpats.org. 

Wedding Schedule 

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. 

Volunteer wedding assistants will facilitate your rehearsal and assist 

at your wedding ceremony. 

Wedding Banns 

May the Winds of Heaven Dance Between You. 

I 

Andrew Robert Bernsee & Megan Elizabeth Bowers 

Kevin Cooney & Briana Smathers 

Christopher Earl Gunther & Tara Kimberly Grant 

Thomas Joseph Keaty & Caitlin Marie Parker 

Jeffrey Miller & Heather Strobel 

David Stuart Patten, Jr., & Mary Anne Morrisseyl 

Anthony Riazzi & Margaret Kampton 

II 

Michael Dillon Peck & Kristen Marie Grzemski 

Donald Francis Roszkowski & Joanne Elizabeth Quesada 

Eric Weldon Schaeafer & Irene Quinn Ma 

Kelly Christopher Stuard & Carolyn Ann Maciolek 

Jason Szczytowski & Tricia Scholl 

Joseph Wilson & Colleen Smith 

III 

Miguel Guzman & Courtney Sanchez 

Liam Hannon & Shannon Kelly 

Jeffery P. Jordt & Christine M. Tierney 

Adam Lock & Sara Elberts 

Michael Silverman & Moira Hughes 

BOOK CLUB 

The Book Club meets on the second Sunday of every month from 

September to June. Book Club meetings are held in the library on 

the third floor of the Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center at 711 W. 

Monroe, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. The library is wheelchair accessible. 

All are welcome. Contact either Eileen Sutter at 312.575.4214, or 

Jean Lyon at 773.545.0482. 

Date Book Author 

Oct. 11, 2009 River Town: Two Years on Peter Hessler 

the Yangtze 

Nov. 8, 2009 Mr. Pip Lloyd Jones 

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LITURGY 

October 2009 Liturgy Schedule 

If you would like to volunteer as a minister or coordinator for one 

of our Liturgies, please complete the form below and place it in 

the RED file folder, located in the hanging file on the wall in the 

Usher’s closet, or mail it to Old St. Patrick’s Church, Attn: Jaclyn 

Mullooly, 711 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60661. 

Eucharistic Coordinator Hospitality Coordinator Lector 

Eucharistic Minister Hospitality Minister 

Name: __________________________________________ 

Address: _________________________________________ 

Phone: ___________________________ Email: ________ 

Please mail a hard copy of the schedule to the address above. 

Oct. 4 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Church 7 a.m. 8 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 

12:45 p.m. 5 p.m. 

Hall 9:30 a.m. 

Oct. 11 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 

Bank of America Chicago Marathon 


11:15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 5 p.m. 



12:45 p.m. 5 p.m. 

Hall 9:30 a.m. 



11:15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 5 p.m. 

The Bank of America 

Chicago Marathon 

Sunday, Oct. 11 

Old St. Pat’s Cheering Section 

The marathon course passes through 29 neighborhoods that 

bring unique character to the Chicago Marathon experience. 

Where do you plan to watch The Bank of America Chicago 

Marathon? Why not consider joining the volunteers from 

Old St. Patrick’s Church at our Cheering Station as we cheer 

the runners. 

Bank of America Chicago Marathon T-shirts will be 

distributed to the first 100 people who 

show up that morning. Music and 

incredible Old St. Pat’s energy will be 

on display in support of the runners. 

For your convenience, we recommend 

you use the Monroe St. parking lots. 

“Bless the Blisters” Mass 

Sunday, Oct. 11 

We invite you to join us for a "Bless the Blisters" Mass at 

5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 as we offer a blessing for the 

speedy recovery of the aches and pains endured by the 

runners. 

We also invite you to a reception in the church hall following 

the 5 p.m. Mass. 

Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) 

Old St. Pat’s Group Volunteer Dates 

Help Us Stamp Out Hunger! 

4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl., Chicago 773.247.3663 

Group Date/Time Contact 

Connections 10.10.09 Elizabeth Gain 

9 a.m. - noon ecgain@hotmail.com, 

Encore 10.08.09 Carole Zander 

9 a.m. - noon zcarole@sbcglobal.net 

Outreach 10.10.09 Mary Beth Riley 

9 a.m. - noon mbriley07@yahoo.com 

630.655.9447 



COMMUNITY OUTREACH GROUP 

Save the Date! 

Old St. Pat’s/American 

Red Cross Blood Drive 

Sunday, Nov. 8 

For more information about making 

your appointment to donate blood, 

or if you wish to serve as a 

hospitality volunteer, please 

contact Mark Buciak at 

773.307.00333, 

or mark.buciak@rcvn.com. 

Thank you for your willingness to 

share God’s gift of life with others 

who are in need. 

People You Should Know 

Mark and Aimee Scozzafave 

Q. How long have you volunteered at Old St. Pat’s? 

A. Since the summer 2006. I suggested to Aimee we should 

inquire about getting involved. We are glad we did! 

Q. Tell us a little about your ministry or volunteer position. 

A. We help lead the music at the 5 pm Mass. Each week Aimee 

cantors, and Mark plays the piano. 

Q. What prompted you to choose this area in which to volunteer? 

A. We have always had music as a central component in our lives. With music 

degrees from Notre Dame and the great experience of leading music in our 

residence halls, we were seeking the right place for us to get involved. Old St. Pat’s 

was the perfect opportunity. 

Q. What is the most significant aspect of your volunteer activity? 

A. Simply to give back our talents to the community and to God. 

Q. Why do you volunteer at Old St. Pat's, and what rewards do you reap 

as a volunteer? 

A. We participate in the music program because we truly delight in being able to 

engage in the music-making experience while honing our skills and meeting some 

great friends. We volunteer because we think it is the right thing to do. We 

believe our church should not pay us for our talents, but we should “pay” the church 

with our talents. 

Q. What advice would you give to someone who is considering becoming 

a volunteer? 

A. If you are interested in volunteering for the Music Minstry, please contact Bill Faher, 

music director, at billf@oldstpatsorg. For information about other ministries 

or opportunities, please check the Resoure Guide on the Old St. Pat’s Web site 

at oldstpats.org/learning. 

Q. Do you have a favorite anecdote or short story about your 

volunteer experience? 

A. Playing the piano at Old St. Pat’s has taught me a sense of versatility I previously 

lacked. You never know, week to week, how the piano will sound: sometimes the 

upper register is weak and out of tune, sometimes the lower end is dull and, even, 

missing a few strings! I am constantly adapting my style and note placement to 

match the best parts of the piano. This is not a skill I am looking to develop much 

further as I hear a new piano is in the works! 

Q. How does spirituality play into your role as a volunteer? 

A. Because of our involvement in the church, we have met many fantastic people. 

Each has helped deepen our spirituality through conversation and debate. It was 

not so much spirituality that brought us to volunteer, but our spirituality deepened 

because of our involvement. 

If you would like to make a gift toward the purchase of a new piano, please mail your gift 

to Old St. Pat’s Church, Attn: Piano Appeal, 711 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60661, or contact 

Katie Loberg, development associate, at 312.831.9354, or kloberg@oldstpats.org. 

12 Please visit our Web site and the online gift shop at www.oldstpats.org.

SHARING THE MISSION 

Please visit our Web site and the online gift shop at www.oldstpats.org. 

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First Friday Club of Chicago 

Date: Friday, Oct. 2, 

Speaker: 

Topic: 

Time: 

Location: 

Cost: 

Catherine DeAngelis, M.D. 

Editor, Journal of the American Medical Association 

Health System Reform or Bust 

Noon 

Union League Club, Main Lounge, 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago 

$30 for members; $35 for guests. 

Because of contractual arrangements with the Union League Club, once your reservation is made, your lunch fee is 

required, even if you cannot attend. The dress code at the Union League Club is business casual for men and women, no 

jeans or tennis shoes. 

Reservations: 

Join the Old St. Pat’s table to take advantage of the special member’s prices. Call Table Captains before noon Tuesday, 

Sept. 29: Paula Krupka, 312.280.2624; Peggy Pecoraro, 773.774.5250, or Mary Ann Sullivan, 708.383.0611. 

Staying the course with the current U.S. system of health care is simply not an option. 

No matter how they are counted, there are too many citizens without, or insufficient, health insurance. To argue our system is the best in 

the world (not true) and anyone can obtain care if they really need it is naive. Even the most cynical among us must be concerned for the 

assured bankruptcy of the current system. 

Catherine DeAngelis, as the first woman editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association, has made a special effort to publish 

scientific articles on women's health issues. The journal plays an important role in bringing new research to light, and featured articles can 

lead to fundamental changes in treatment. 

Dr. DeAngelis began her medical career with a pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She earned her public health master’s 

degree at Harvard, and worked at the Roxbury Community Clinic. She wrote a textbook for nurse practitioner-medical resident teams 

published in 1973 to address some of the basic care problems she observed. 

Dr. DeAngelis worked as a faculty member at Columbia College of Physicians on improving health care systems in Harlem and Manhattan 

in New York using physician-nurse practitioner teams, and later organized a system for children's health care at the University of 

Wisconsin. 

In 1978, DeAngelis began as chief of general pediatrics and adolescent medicine at Hopkins and was appointed vice dean for academic 

affairs and faculty. When she was made a full professor, Dr. DeAngelis was only the twelfth woman in Hopkins's 94-year history to receive 

that rank. 

The First Friday Club of Chicago 

312.466.9610 

FFCC@firstfridayclubchicago.org 

www.firstfridayclubchicago.org 

Catholic Theological Union 

Academic Services Assistant 

Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago is seeking an 

academic services assistant to the vice president and academic 

dean. The assistant provides support services for the various 

degree programs and offices that directly report to the academic 

dean; insures consistency of the flow of information; enhances 

recruitment by updating Web sites and CTU’s internal course 

management system on a daily basis; proactively responds to 

student and faculty inquiries; maintains and updates CTU’s e- 

bookstore; updates the dean on program events and activities; and 

performs office administrative duties as required. 

Qualified candidates must: hold a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 

three - five years experience in technology and administration, 

must work well with minimal supervision, advanced proficiency in 

Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, WordPerfect and other 

database programs. Please email a cover letter and resume to 

deansoffice@ctu.edu. 

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SOCIAL CONCERNS 

OLD ST. PAT’S COMMITTEE FOR INTERRELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING 

Save the Date! 

The Amazing Faiths Dinner Project 2009 

Breaking Bread and Building Bridges: 

Thursday, Nov. 12 

The Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogues provide an opportunity for people of other faith traditions 

to meet, share their experiences and listen to others, as well as converse about matters of faith 

and spirituality in a safe controlled environment. The Dinner Dialogue is the cornerstone of the 

Amazing Faiths Project. At this annual event, people gather in groups of eight to ten in private 

homes to share a meal and engage in a moderated discussion about the role of faith or spirtuality in their lives. 

Additional details will be included in future issues of The Crossroads bulletin. 

There will be no peace among the nations without peace among 

the religions. There will be no peace among the religions without 

dialogue among the religions. - Hans Küng 

Following the 2007 holiday season, Old St. Pat’s member Gail 

Rosseau made a New Year’s resolution. And though she 

announced it after over-indulging in a Christmas/Hanukkah feast 

with family friends Rachel Dvorken and Harry Rosenberg, it had 

nothing to do with losing weight. It had to do with gaining friends 

- Muslim friends. 

The director of Cranial Base Surgery at the Chicago Institute of 

Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch, Dr. Rosseau was returning late 

last fall from the Pan-Arab Spine Society Conference in Tunisia, 

when her resolution began to take shape. 

Her Jewish friends, members of Chicago Sinai Congregation, 

introduced her to the Niagara Foundation, a Chicago-based, nonprofit 

organization dedicated to promoting global fellowship. 

At a book signing sponsored by the Foundation, she met Jill 

Carroll, executive director of the Boniuk Center for the Study and 

Advancement of Religious Tolerance at Rice University. Dr. Carroll 

spoke about a project she had initiated in Houston called Amazing 

Faiths Dinners, small gatherings in private homes intended to 

foster appreciation and understanding among people of different 

faiths. In 2006, 60 people participated in Houston. In 2007, the 

project expanded to Austin and the number doubled. Rosseau said 

she told Dr. Carroll the project should be national. 

In 2008, it went national garnering 2,000 participants in 10 cities 

across the United States for dinner and dialogue on Nov.13. Fortyone 

of them were guests in Dr. Rosseau’s River Forest home. 

They took turns drawing cards with pre-printed questions 

prompting personal reflection on ways their various faith traditions 

had impacted their lives and beliefs. Participant Hind Makki, a 

fellow at the American Muslim Civic Leaders Institute and 

program associate in outreach education and training at Eboo 

Patel’s Interfaith Youth Core (http://www.ifyc.org/), understood 

and appreciated the personal approach. 

Makki, who travels widely to promote religious pluralism, said, 

“We tell young people they are not scholars of faith, or theology, 

or of sacred texts, but they are scholars of their own experience.” 

The stories shared over the vegetarian lasagna and eggplant 

parmesan in the Rosseau home revealed how faith sustained the 

Jewish, Muslim, and Christian participants in times of crisis, or 

challenged them to take action in times of need. Guests shared 

their beliefs concerning the afterlife, evil, forgiveness, and what it 

means to be made in God’s image. In the end, divergent 

theologies were not the issue some might have feared, and 

common denominators were discovered. 

As her guests were leaving, Dr. Rosseau heard a universal desire 

to continue the dialogue. “There’s a new feeling about the climate 

in the United States today,” she said. “People believe it is both 

permissible and necessary to discuss religion and politics in the 

public square, where once it was considered taboo. 

A New Year’s resolution born of a desire to strengthen the 

diversity in one woman’s life gave rise to the same desire in her 

guests. “Every participant wanted to know how we could build on 

this,’” Rosseau said. 

Barry Pollard, chair of Old St. Pat’s Committee for Interreligious 

Understanding, had an idea. “Just think,” he said, “if everyone who 

participated this year hosted a dinner with eight to 10 participants 

next year, we would have more than 200,000 people in dialogue in 

2009. I believe this kind of event can change the world.” 

For more information about the Amazing Faiths Dinner Project, go 

to http://www.amazingfaithsproject.org/. To partner with Old St. 

Pat’s Committee for Interreligious Understanding, please contact 

Barry Pollard at BPollard@adivi.com. 



OLD ST. PAT’S COMMITTEE FOR INTERRELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING 

Leadership for a Religiously Diverse World: 

Interfaith Youth Core's 

6th Conference on Interfaith Youth Work, 

Oct. 25 - 27, co-hosted by the Center for 

Civic Engagement at Northwestern University. 

The conference is international in 

scope and gathers all of the faces 

of the interfaith youth movement: 

interfaith activists, religious 

leaders, scholars, foundation 

representatives, policy makers, media professionals, and, of 

course, young people! 

You can find all you need to know about the conference on 

the conference Web site: www.ifyc.org/events/conference. 

Evolving Faith: Meaning, Ethics, 

and Ideas 

Monday, Nov. 16 

Come join us as Muslim leader, Eboo 

Patel, sits down for a conversation with 

Krista Tippett, the host of Chicago Public Radio’s Eboo Patel 

Speaking of Faith. How does Krista answer the kinds of questions 

she asks of others? And how has her sense of the creative 

dialogue between belief and non-belief in modern life changed? 

Beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, enjoy a light reception 

and participate in the creation of a collaborative art installation, 

under the direction of Chicago artist Krista Franklin. The 

conversation between Eboo Patel and Krista Tippett begins at 7 p.m. 

at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago. 

Speaking of Faith is the national and global conversation about 

religion, meaning, ethics and ideas, using in-depth conversations 

as a guide to ask life's biggest questions: What does it mean to 

be human? How do I find meaning in a rapidly changing, 

complex world? Selected for broadcasting and the Internet's 

highest honors, including a Peabody and two unprecedented 

Webbys, Speaking of Faith engages its listeners in an 

adventurous exploration of the meaning of life and belief in its 

many secular and religious forms, through literature, science, 

philosophy, popular culture, and personal history. 

Tickets prices are as follows: 

$15/general admission; $12/Chicago Public Radio members; 

$10 students (with valid ID). 

Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more. For more 

information, please contact Don Hall at 312.948.4644, or 

donhall@chicagopublicradio.org. 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 

Save the Date 

We have worshipped together and worked together. 

Now it is time to walk/run together 

for a good cause — The Children’s Place. 

When 

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 

Location 

Chicago Lakefront: Columbus and Balbo 

(Look for our team tent!) 

Distance 

5K Run or Walk 

Team Leaders 

Katie Byrne and Beth Marek 

Join Old St. Pat's for the AIDS Run/Walk and all of the money 

you raise, including your registration fee, will support the 

Children's Place Association. Your donation will go a long way in 

meeting the basic needs for HIV/AIDS-affected families, assisting 

them with food, housing, case management, and education. 

Start time: 

9 a.m. Mingle and warm-up; 

9:55 a.m. Run start time; 

10 a.m. Walk start time. 

Individual Registration Fee: 

$25 in advance; $30 on the day of the event 

Our Goal: 

50 walkers/runners and $10,000 

Registration: 

To register for our team, please visit 

https://afc.aidschicago.org/NetCommunity/children. 

Join the Old St. Pat’s team by using the link provided 

on the above mentioned Web site; just to the right of 

the thermometer. 

Complete the participant information form and place OSP at 

the end of your name. 

An e-mail thank you and confirmation will be sent to you 

following your completed registration. 

Check your registration. When you log in to your personal 

dashboard be sure The Children's Place Association appears 

as your team — it should be listed under your name and on 

the “My Team” page. 

Not a runner or walker? 

You can still support our team with a donation. 

Visit https://afc.aidschicago.org/NetCommunity/children 

For more information, please contact ASimonson@childrensplace.org, 

or Katie Byrne at 312.8631120, or kmbyrne@aol.com. 

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ARE YOU INTERESTED 

IN BECOMING 

CATHOLIC OR 

COMPLETING YOUR 

CATHOLIC INITIATION? 

Would you like to know more 

about the process and if it 

is right for you, or someone 

you know? 

Take a Journey of Faith in the 

RCIA process at Old St. 

Patrick’s Church beginning on 

Tuesday, Oct. 6. 

If you would like to find out 

more about the process of 

Christian initiation and RCIA at 

Old St. Pat’s, please contact 

Keara Coughlin at 312.798.2328, 

or kearac@oldstpats.org. 

The two disciples of John heard 

what Jesus said and followed Jesus. 

When Jesus turned around 

and noticed them following, he 

asked them, 

“What are you looking for?” 

They replied, “Rabbi,” — 

which means teacher — 

“where are you staying?” 

“Come and see,” Jesus answered. 

So they went … 

- John 1: 37-39 

The Cara Program 

The Cara Program assists the homeless and at-risk populations in their efforts to achieve 

self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive training, quality job placements, and critical 

support services. Since its inception, thousands of motivated people have been served and 

more than 1,000 individuals have found full-time employment with benefits. It is through 

the commitment and compassion of hundreds of volunteers, donors and Chicago-area 

companies that The Cara Program is truly making a difference since its founding in 1991. 

A New Celebration at The Cara Program! 

We are taking a new step forward at The Cara Program — and a new approach to our 

fall fundraising. We invite our friends at Old St. Patrick’s Church to hang-up their dancing 

shoes, put on your running shoes, and join The Cara Program for our New Celebration, 

Saturday, Oct. 3 – Saturday, Oct. 17. It is a new event for new times! 

In honor of the United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we will 

host three fundraising activities: 

• Kickoff Event - 5k Run/Walk: Saturday, Oct. 3; 

• Online Auction: open Saturday, Oct. 3 – Saturday, Oct. 17; 

• Ad Book and Sponsorships: for the whole two weeks of fundraising. We will distribute 

the ad book at the kick-off event, and also by mail to all of our event supporters. 

5k Run/Walk Details 

Event Basics 

Timeline 

• Saturday, Oct. 3; 8 A.M. – Registration opens 

• Grant Park; 9:55 A.M. – Runners’ start 

• $25 registration fee; 10 A.M. – Walkers’ start 

• Chip-timed results for runners! Junior Board social event to follow 

Through the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's innovative CommunityDirect program, all 

monies raised by The Cara Program (TCP) team will come right back to TCP! How does 

this work? The AIDS Foundation gives out grants to non-profit organizations such as TCP. 

Instead of raising money and then giving out grants, they have put together this 5K where 

we can fundraise for our own organizations. 

The Cara Program is very grateful for the immense support we have received from the Old 

St. Patrick’s community during the past two decades. And, we hope the community is 

energized to join us for this new event for new times! 

For more information about sponsoring this event, advertising in their program book, 

participating in the online auction, and/or joining The Cara Program’s Run/Walk team, 

please visit their Web site, http://thecaraprogram.org/events/celebration.htm, or contact 

Sarah Mansberger, development associate, at 312.798.3303, or 

smansberger@thecaraprogram.org. 



COMMUNITY OUTREACH GROUP 

Annual Fall Food Drive 

Sunday, Sept. 27: All Masses 

Little Brother’s Friends of the Elderly 

Come share your abundance with elders that are served by Little 

Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE). LBFE customizes each elder food 

bag and delivers bags with a friendly visit. Please do not donate items in glass jars. 

Requested items include: 

• Low sugar cereal & regular cereal; • Creamy peanut butter in plastic jar; 

• Canned tuna (in water); 

• Macaroni & Cheese; 

• Low salt & regular canned vegetables; • Boxed instant potatoes; 

• Low salt canned soup; 

• Decaf coffee (small cans or packets); 

• Low salt crackers (Saltines, wheat); • Juice (small cans or individual boxes); 

• Canned tomatoes; 

•Individual serving cups: pudding, Jello, 

• Canned tomato paste; 

applesauce, or fruit cocktail; 

• Pasta in boxes; 

• Snack foods individually 

• Rice or beans in small bags; 

wrapped: crackers, cookies, trail mix, 

• Pasta sauce (plastic containers); 

chips, nuts, or granola bars; 

• Canned fruit; 

• Small plastic jars of ketchup, mustard, 

• Hard candy (sugar free & regular); mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, no-sugar 

• Chocolate (sugar free & regular); 

added jams or preserves; 

• Oatmeal (instant and regular); 

• Decaf tea. 

Please bring the food items to Old St. Pat’s on Sunday, Sept. 27. Volunteers and LBFE 

workers will be onsite to collect your donated items. Thank you for caring and sharing. 

GLOBAL OUTREACH 

Share Your Stuff 

Outreach has received requests for the 

following items for programs or people in 

need. If you could donate any of the 

following items, please contact Beth 

Marek, director of Outreach, at 

312.831.9361, or 

elizabethm@oldstpats.org. 

• twin, doube, or king-size beds; 

• love seat; 

• recliner chair; 

• couch; 

• typewriters; 

• computers. 

Thank you for your support. 

Purchase event tickets now at 

www.coprodeliusa.org, or call 

312.798.2391. 

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ACCESSIBILITY AND GENERAL INFORMATION 

For your comfort and convenience . . . 

EXIT 

The rest rooms are located on the lower level of the 

church, at the foot of the north stairwell, in the foyer of the 

church hall, and at the west side of the hall. The hall may 

be reached via the north stairwell, or the elevator in the 

north tower only. The balcony can be accessed by using 

either the north or south stairwell. 

In consideration for all, please put all cell phones and 

beepers on silent mode as we begin Mass. 

If you have difficulty approaching the altar for Holy 

Communion, please tell an usher, and Communion will be 

brought to you. 

Non-Gluten Hosts Available at all Masses 

Non-gluten hosts are available for those who, for health 

reasons, cannot receive the regular Communion host. If 

you would like to receive a non-gluten host, please inform 

the Mass coordinator, before Mass begins, that you would 

like to receive a non-gluten host. At Communion, please 

identify yourself to the presider as the person to receive 

the non-gluten host. 

Braille and large print worship aids are available for your 

convenience. Please ask an Usher if you would like to use 

one of these items. 

We do have a small lift, without stairs, for access to the 

church and hall. The entrance is on Des Plaines Street, 

through the gate just north of the main church steps. 

If you need a hearing device, please ask an usher. 

A sign language interpreter will be available at the 5 p.m. 

Mass every Sunday. Please sit in the second or third 

pews on the Joseph side of the altar if you would like to 

utilize this service. 

In case of an emergency, please exit the church through 

the three sets of double doors located in the rear of the 

church or by the exit door located behind the 

Altar screen. 

If there is anyway we can be of better service, please let us know. 

FAMILY MINISTRY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS 

The Adoption Group 

The purpose of the Adoption Group is to provide a supportive 

social network for adoptive families. 

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. 

The Baptismal Program and Schedule 

The Baptismal Program offers educational opportunities for 

parents. To schedule a baptism, please contact Betty O’Toole, 

baptism scheduler, at bettyo@oldstpats.org or 312.798.2366. 

Family Choir 

The Family Choir is open to family members who would like to 

share their talents. For more information, please contact Laura 

Higgins, assistant music director, Old St. Pat’s at 312.798.2342, or 

laurah@oldstpats.org. 

S.P.O.K.E.S. 

St. Pat’s Opportunities for Kids to Experience Service 

Inspired by Old St. Pat’s Outreach, S.P.O.K.E.S. was formed to 

introduce our children to outreach projects in which they can feel 

they have made a difference to others. 

Moms And Tots Group 

The Moms and Tots Group meets twice a month during the day. 

Suggested for newborns through ages three. For more details, 

please contact Katy Cannizzaro at 312.563.1440, or 

katy@leisurecorptravel.com. 

Parents and Tots Group 

The Parents and Tots Group is open to moms and/or dads and 

meets on the first Sunday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in 

The Frances Xavier Warde School, room #14, Old St. Pat’s campus. 

Suggested for newborns through age three. For more information, 

please contact Tracy Maddaloni at 312.316.5310, or tracy@zito.net 

We hope to see you and your little one there! 

Inclusion and Accessibility Statement 

Old St. Patrick’s Church celebrates the goodness of life by continually creating an experience of hospitality, friendship, prayer, and service 

that responds to all human needs. 

It is our intention to make every activity and event accessible and inclusive. If you should ever encounter a barrier blocking or impeding 

your worship at Old St. Patrick’s Church, please contact Bridget Evers at 312.831.9368. 


IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS 

Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For 

whoever is not against us is for us.” - Mk 9:39-40 

Sunday 

Nm 11:25-29/ 

Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38- 

43, 45, 47-48 

Monday 

Zec 8:1-8/ 

Lk 9:46-50 

Tuesday 

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or 

Rv 12:7-12a/ 

Jn 1:47-51 

Wednesday 

Neh 2:1-8/ 

Lk 9:57-62 

Thursday 

Neh 8:1-4a, 

5-6, 7b-12/ 

Lk 10:1-12 

Friday 

Bar 1:15-22/ 

Mt 18:1-5, 10 

Saturday 

Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/ 

Lk 10:17-24 

Mass Remembrances 

Mass Remembrances 

Mass intentions 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 773.848.1868. 

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 

7 a.m. Charlie Marchese 

8 a.m. Julia Dec 

9:30 a.m. Patricia Cleary, Traci Iwersen 

11:15 a.m. Philip J. Downey (✝) 

12:45 p.m. Mary Smith (✝) 

5 p.m. 

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 

Lucille C. Leonard (✝) 

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 

Guadalupe L. Carrier, Elizabeth Reda 

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 

James Shannon (✝) 

Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 

Ralph Heid (✝), Bernice Zajac (✝) 


(✝) deceased 

Prayer Requests 

For Those Who Are Sick 

Eugene Ambo, Claudette Barrett, Dr, Michelle 

Burns, Toddler Gerald Joy, John M. Karney, 

Patrick & Steven Kunkle, Karen Lebsak, 

Pat McCann, Sara Mika, Guy Pascale, Martha Rossi 

Margaret Rothwell, Infant Liam Dennis Smith, 

Carole Wachsman 

For Those Who Have Recently Died 

Tracy Iwerson, Mary Joyce, Terry Julien, 

James P. McGuire, Suzanne Sheridan 

Prayer Requests 

Names of the sick or recently deceased are 

listed for one week in the prayers of the 

faithful and two subsequent weeks in the 

bulletin. Please call Bernadette Moore Gibson 

at 773.848.1868 to add a name to the list. 

Book of Patrick 

The Book of Patrick 

Offers perpetual remembrance of a loved one 

who has passed or a special date, including 

weddings and other sacraments, chosen by the 

donor. the $100 donation benefits Old St. 

Patrick’s. For information, please contact Katie 

Loberg at 312.831.9354. 

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 

Martha Ruth Comforte, Catherine Hurley, 

St. Hortense Marie, Lauren Audra McKeaney, 

Rev. Thomas Merson, Helen Molloy, 

Kris Marie Zmitko 

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 

Charles T. Burney, Kathy & Mike Flores, 

Marirob D. Hurley, James McGowan, Ed & 

Rosemary McEnegly, Frank and Margaret Young 

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 

Robert & Carol Belcaster, Val & Delia Dudley, 

Patricia Ramano, Nora Shives, Matthew G. Smith, 

Camillo Volini 

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 

John & Ellen Benish, Michael Coan, Patrick & Joan 

Doherty & Family, Nancy Hage, Benjamin D. 

Junkins, Helen M. O'Brien, Jeanne Scavuzzo, 

James Smyth 

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 

James Cunningham, Jack Hennessy, Sgt. Jack Taft 

Hennessy, Charlie Magee, Dr. Joseph J. Nigro, 

Lou Snyder 

Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 

Sinead Eavan Buchanan Hanlon, Dick Holly, Kathy & 

Mike Howlett, Scott Kurtis, Mary Rita Sulgit Mallon 

& J. Robert Mallon, Marini & Demartini Families, 

Bob & Kay McDermott, Josephine McGowan, 

Dorothy Barbara O'Leary 


Harold G. Bloomfield, Grace Beatrice McAleese 

Daleiden & Anthony Daleiden, Christopher J. Hoy, 

Robert & Patricia Lavey, Michael & Constance 

Murdock, Frances Smith 

*As there are no Masses scheduled on Saturday , 

these names will be read on Friday, Oct 2, 2009. 

Pastoral Care 

Do you know someone in need of Pastoral 

Care amongst our Old St. Pat’s community? 

Please contact Bernadette Moore Gibson 

at 312.437.2115. 

Saints and Prophets 

Sept. 30 

Memorial of St. Jerome 

(hermit, presbyter, doctor 

of the church, 341 – 420) 

Jerome was born in 

Dalmatia, along the coast of 

the Adriatic Sea. His parents 

were Christians, and they sent him to Rome for a 

good education. Jerome developed a passion for 

collecting books (which were very rare and 

expensive objects in those days). 

After his schooling, Jerome lived as a hermit in the 

Syrian Desert for five years. Later he was invited to 

Rome to become the secretary of Pope Damasus I. 

Three years later, Damasus died, and Jerome’s 

feisty personality made him many enemies in Rome. 

He decided to travel to the Holy Land, and settled in 

the city of Bethlehem, where he would remain for 

the rest of his life. 

In Rome, he had preached some very outspoken 

homilies criticizing the wealthy. He had also begun a 

scripture study group for women of the upper classes. 

It was the first group of its kind. He knew contact 

with scripture would transform people’s lives. 

One woman of the group, Paula, became a brilliant 

scholar, and like Jerome, she studied Greek and 

Hebrew so she could better understand the Bible. 

She and many other followers of Jerome went with 

him when he settled in Bethlehem. Paula and Jerome 

founded two monasteries, one for men and one for 

women, and a church to be used by both houses. 

In Bethlehem, Jerome devoted his life to study and 

meditation. Assisted by Paula and others, he 

completed the enormous task of translating the 

Bible from Hebrew and Greek into Latin, which was 

spoken by most people at that time. Jerome’s 

translation was called the Vulgate, from the Latin 

word for “the common people.” There had been no 

careful Latin translation available before, and 

Jerome’s translation was used for many centuries. 

Despite his hot temper, Jerome was always kind to 

needy persons. When Rome was attacked in the 

year 410, many refugees came east to the 

monasteries. Jerome laid aside his studies to serve 

them, saying, “Today we must translate the words 

of scripture into deeds, and instead of speaking 

saintly words we must act them.” When he died, 

Jerome was buried under the Church of the Nativity 

in Bethlehem. 

Adapted from “Companion to the Calendar” by Mary 

Ellen Hyne.s 

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STAFF AND VOLUNTEER DIRECTORY 

Old St. Patrick’s Church • 700 West Adams Chicago, IL 60661 

Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center • 711 W. Monroe • Chicago, IL 60661 

Phone: 312.648.1021 / Fax: 312.648.9025 

www.oldstpats.org 

Mass Schedules: 

Sunday Masses: 7, 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m., 12:45, and 5 p.m. 

Monday – Friday Daily Mass: 7 a.m. and 12:10 p.m 

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Friday, 11:45 a.m. 

DEPARTMENT/GROUP NAME PHONE EMAIL 

Accounting Janette Nunez 312.798.2305 janetten@oldstpats.org 

Linda Vasquez 312.798.2307 lindav@oldstpats.org 

Adult Faith Formation Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson 312.831.9373 terryn@0ldstpats.org 

Baptisms Betty O’Toole, scheduler 312.798.2366 bettyo@oldstpats.org 

Beloved Tammy Roeder 312.798.2350 tammy.roeder@oldstpats.org 

Book of Patrick Katie Loberg 312.831.9354 kloberg@oldstpats.org 

BluePrints Experience Becky Terlep 312.798.2329 beckyt@oldstpats.org 

Clergy 

Pastor Rev. Thomas J. Hurley 312.831.9363 tomh@oldstpats.org 

Admin. Assistant to Pastor Jeannine Chavez 312.831.9377 jeanninec@0ldstpats.org 

Pastor Emeritus 

Rev. John J. Wall 

In Residence: 

Rev. John Cusick 

Visiting Clergy: 

Rev. Edward Foley, OFM Cap. 

Rev. Pat McGrath, SJ 

Rev. Paul Novak, OSM 

Rev. William O'Shea 

Buildings/Grounds Andrew Rhodes 312.798.2345 andyr@oldstpats.org 

Communications Karla Thomas 312.798.2380 karlat@oldstpats.org 

Anthony D’Arco 312.798.2310 anthony.darco@oldstpats.org 

Veronica Sepin 312.831.9364 veronicas@oldstpats.org 

Community Outreach Beth Marek 312.831.9361 elizabethm@oldstpats.org 

Adult Literacy Program Marilyn and Joe Antonik* 773.286.3390 antonik@comcast.net 

Blood Drive Mark Buciak* 773.307.0033 mark.buciak@rcn.com 

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*, coordinator 312.337.7953 kateboege@yahoo.com 

Fred Fox*, clean-up projects 708.214.3351 ffox@ameritech.net 

Interfaith House Monica O’Hara-Noonan* 773.255.9006 monica_ohara@hotmail.com 

Little Brothers – Joe Harzich* 312.634.2420 jharzich@avaya.com 

Friends of the Elderly 

Marah’s Permanent Housing RoxAnne Rochester* 312.553.1777 rrochester06@yahoo.com 

New Mom’s Inc. Rocio Avalos* 312.440.7746 

Special Olympics Greg Benacka* 708.271.4460 benacka.gregory@district205.net 

St. Agatha’s Tutoring Program Tricia Lynch* 847.397.0733 jacktrish@aol.com 

Su Casa Jim Karczewski* 630.279.0144 jkarcze877@aol.com 

U of I Hospital Pediatrics Sue Siekierski* 312.546.4312 sasiek18@hotmail.com 

Connections Mark Gluodenis* mark.gluodenis@allstate.com 

Database Christy Salazar 312.798.2348 christy.salazar@oldstpats.org 

Development Kate (Moffatt) Rhodes 312.798.2338 katem@oldstpats.org 

Katie Loberg 312.831.9354 kloberg@oldstpats.org 

Encore MaryKay Slowikowski* marykayslow@aol.com 

* volunteers 

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STAFF AND VOLUNTEER DIRECTORY 

DEPARTMENT/GROUP NAME PHONE EMAIL 

Family Ministry Bea Cunningham 312.831.9351 beac@oldstpats.org 

Katie Brandt 312.831.9352 family.ministry@oldstpats.org 

Foundations Youth Ministry Becky Terlep 312.798.2329 beckyt@oldstpats.org 

Global Outreach Beth Marek 312.831.9361 elizabethm@oldstpats.org 

Coprodeli, Peru Sasha Chetyrkina 312.798.2391 sashac@coprodeliusa.org 

Friends of Fabretto, Nicaragua Tom Gleason* 773.227.6556 tgleason@ameritech.net 

LIFT - India Laura Field 312.961.5054 laurafield@earthlink.net 

Global Alliance For Africa Jonathan Shaver* 312.399.2830 jonathanshaver@msn.com 

Hospitality Angie Villarin 312.831.9372 angiev@oldstpats.org 

Jewish Catholic Dialogue Gina LaPalio Lakin 773.631.1436 glapalio@yahoo.com 

Justice Initiative Bob Kolatorowicz 312.831.9379 bobk@oldstpats.org 

Liturgy Jaclyn Mullooly 312.798.2367 jaclynm@oldstpats.org 

708.692.6628 (cell) 

Marriage Ministry Jack Berkemeyer 312.798.2386 jackb@oldstpats.org 

Annulment Support Ministry Patty Stiles 847.220.3011 pstiles224@comcast.net 

Membership Bridget Evers 312.831.9368 bridgete@oldstpats.org 

Music Bill Fraher 312.831.9353 billf@oldstpats.org 

Laura Higgins 312.798.2342 laurah@oldstpats.org 

Office Manager Joanne Gresik 312.831.9370 joanneg@oldstpats.org 

Pastoral Care Ministry Bernadette Moore Gibson 312.798.2389 prayer line bernadette.moore@oldstpats.org 

773.848.1868 pastoral cell 

RCIA Keara Coughlin 312.798.2328 kearac@oldstpats.org 

Receptionist Andrea Swain-Kurowski 312.648.1021 

Sharing the Mission 

The Cara Program Eric Weinheimer 312.798.3305 

Ray Andrew* 312.644.4950 ray_andrew@sbcglobal.net 

Career Transitions Center Eileen O’Shea 312.906.9908 host@ctcchicago.org 

First Friday Club of Chicago Wanda Menghini 312.466.9610 ffcc@firstfridayclubchicago.org 

The Frances Xavier Mary Reiling 312.466.0700 

Warde School 

Harbor of Hope Bob Hill* 312.540.9878 thehillsofchicago@gmail.com 

Sandy Downes* 847.302.6022 Sandy.Downes@CartwrightDownes.com 

Horizons for Youth Bobby Capulong 312.627.9031 bobby@horizons-for-youth.org 

Young Adult Ministry Office Co-Directors: Rev. John Cusick & 

of the Chicago Archdiocese Dr. Kate DeVries 

YAM Administrative Assistant Socorro Perez 312.466.9473 

Grief Support Facilitators Judi Black, Ken Vossekuil 312.466.9473 www.yamchicago.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 

Wedding Ministry JoAnn O’Brien 312.831.9383 joanno@oldstpats.org 

Wedding Volunteers Mary Jo Graf* 312.360.1622 maryjog1221@sbcglobal.net 

Robin Ramel* 708.366.1293 robin511@earthlink.net 

Young Adult Ministry (OSP) Keara Coughlin 312.798.2328 kearac@oldstpats.org 

* volunteers

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