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The
CROSSROADS
Old St. Patrick’s Church Bulletin
SUNDAY,
APRIL 21 & SUNDAY,
Easter 2019
APRIL 28, 2019
2 | Just a Thought
3 | Awakenings
4 | At a Glance
5 | March Baptisms
6 | #WeAreOSP
7 | Kinship & Social Justice
8 | Family Ministry
9 | Foundations & Adult Education
10 | Music Ministry
11 | Encore
12 | Special Events
13 | Beloved
14 | OSP Next
15 | Outreach
16 | Happenings
17 | Green Team
18 | Community Life
19 | Hearts & Prayers
21 | General Information
22 | Directory
old st. patrick’s church oldstpats oldstpatschicago
By Fr. Tom Hurley
directory
just a thought
Easter Sunday, 2019
The tragic fire that severely damaged Notre Dame ultimately say to the world. And not only Notre Dame,
Cathedral de Paris certainly has captured the hearts of but if you ever have the opportunity to go to Europe,
many people. I was at my parents’ house last Monday make sure to go to places like St. Peter’s in Rome or
afternoon when the ‘breaking news’ happened on the the Duomos in Milan or Florence. You will not only
television. As you can imagine, for the next several be awestruck by the brilliance and beauty of these
hours the various news stations had ongoing coverage churches, but I bet you will be captured by the historical
of this unfortunate fire that was engulfing one of the details of what went into putting these places together.
world’s most beautiful sanctuaries located in the heart At the heart of these incredible houses of worship was a
of France. As many of the commentators recognized passionate vision of faith and how a culture of disciples
during the live coverage, no matter what religious wanted to pay homage to the God of all creation.
tradition you belong to, Notre Dame of Paris is one
of the most highly regarded cathedrals and places of There are some who might say critically, “it’s just
worship in the Western World, welcoming upwards of 12 a building.” But I would strongly suggest that it is
million a year into its threshold. Because of my role here something so much more than brick, mortar, timber,
at Old St. Patrick’s (Chicago’s historic and oldest church!), and relics. It is a sanctuary, a holy place created to
I was contacted twice for interviews on WGN Radio 720 express a deep and abiding Faith that people of one
A.M., once on Monday evening with Anna Davlantes generation kept handing on to the next.
and Richard Roeper and then again on Tuesday morning
with Steve Cochran. Just like Old St. Pat’s, which opened its doors here
at Adams and Desplaines back in 1856, this place is
Admittedly I was a little nervous doing the interviews more than just an old building. It is a sanctuary where
because I am not an astute authority on pretty much people come to carry on the vision of the Risen Lord.
anything in this world, and I am definitely not “up” on my Churches are not museums and they are not just tourist
knowledge of all-things-related to the great cathedral destinations. Rather, they are places that capture the
of Paris, France. So, to somewhat prepare myself, I faith and passion of a people dedicated to the mission
had to quickly check Wikipedia just to give me a little of the gospel. Although expressed in different ways
factual information about Notre Dame Cathedral in case according the “signs of the times” (thank you Pope John
they asked me any tricky questions! Thankfully, the XXIII), generations of believers gathered together to
conversation with the hosts was pretty easy and most of create sanctuaries, windows, statuaries, mosaics,
the questions had to do with just the overall significance sculptures, and communities of people to express in
of places like Notre Dame and the sad irony that this fire tangible forms the life and vitality of the Easter message.
would occur during the holiest week of the church year.
Welcome to Old St. Patrick’s Church today! Thank you for
Though I have been to Paris only once in my life and being here and for helping us celebrate well the Easter
I have visited Notre Dame Cathedral, as previously mysteries of New Life and New Hope! May that vision,
mentioned, I only really know about as much as Google bestowed upon those first followers 2,000 years ago and
could offer me last Monday. And while I can’t quote handed on through the ages, be the same passion which
you anything in French about the brilliant artwork, causes us to keep building and renewing a Church that
statuary, or relics that adorned the once magnificent we can be proud of and one that expresses the mission
Gothic cathedral, I can tell you this incredible edifice, of mercy, healing, and hospitality.
constructed nearly 850 years ago, was the result of
generations of families who dedicated themselves to Happy Easter!
building not just a structure, but a powerful vision!
Think about it for a moment. History tells us that it
took almost 200 years, from start to finish, to construct
the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. If my math and Father Tom Hurley
my assumption are correct, we are talking about three
generations of people who carried a powerful vision
of what they hoped this church would look like and
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By Bernadette Gibson | Easter Sunday, 2019
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awa k e n i n gs
The reality of the Paschal Mystery is really about trusting that God will
always provide us what we need to move forward.
To believe in the Resurrection means that we fall in love or manipulate for one’s own purposes.
again with the Risen Lord, and remain in an intimate
relationship with him. Easter is a reminder that apart from The joy of Easter is offered to affirm that whatever happens
the Spirit we can do nothing. We cannot afford to simply be in an unpredictable world, there is a deeper reality where
people “who were hoping.” Rather we must become hope, love and reconciliation are ceaselessly at work. A world in
and we can do so only if we remain connected to Jesus. which we are able to live honestly and courageously with
Friends, over the course of this Lent many members have challenges constantly thrown at us. And on the first Easter
shared with me that they are dismayed by their institution, morning, we are allowed to see, like those at the empty
broken hearted about what they see happening in the tomb, into the darkness for a moment where we find our
structures of our church. These are holy concerns and we world turned upside down, and yet joy is made possible.
need to continue to gather together in prayer and dialogue God’s work of resurrection - indeed God’s new creation
about these concerns. But what we must also do, starting - begins in our wounded world. His resurrection is not a
with me, is to separate the concerns of the institution from disembodied spiritual reality for life after the grave; it bears
our spiritual life and our Hope in the message of Jesus’ the marks of His wounded life here and now, yet with new
ministry. We have to get back to the center of our faith in significance. We need to imagine God as a vine grower and
Easter Joy! gardener admiring us, proud of us. If we really believe that
we are worthy of God delighting in us and rejoicing in us,
Amidst the shadows of the passing day and the darkness then we have to delight and rejoice in ourselves - and in
that clouded the disciples’ spirit, the stranger brought each other.
a ray of light that rekindled their hope. “Stay with us,”
they pleaded to Jesus. In the intimacy of the breaking The Resurrection of Jesus is central to our faith and
of the bread, the disciples’ eyes were opened and they gives profound value to what we do in this world. The
recognized the Risen One in their midst. How often do we struggle for justice and mercy, the creation of beauty, the
turn to the Lord and plead, like the two on the road: “Stay celebration of truth, and the creation of communities who
with us!”The image of the human heart permeates all of act in kindness and forgiveness - all these matter, and
the Easter Gospel stories. they matter forever. Jesus challenges each of us, as He
challenged the original listeners, to creative nonviolent
One of the things that makes the stories of the first Easter resistance to injustice. Jesus was doing just what he was
so believable is just that sense of unexpectedness – the anointed to do. He was opening the eyes of those before
disciples don’t come to the empty tomb having really Him to their racism and nationalism. He was trying to set
believed that their Lord would return from death, and now them free of their captivity, reminding them that God’s
they find themselves in a disturbing new world where love extends to everyone - and so should theirs. The point
anything is possible; and so bright is the light in this new of the resurrection is that God’s last word is resurrection
morning that even the familiar face of Jesus becomes in the midst of our human, often-wounded lives now. But
unrecognizable. What was it like for those first few the gift of Resurrection, the joy of Easter, the reality of
hours after the empty tomb had been found, after Mary the Paschal Mystery is really about trusting that God will
Magdalene had delivered her breathless message? It must always provide us what we need to move forward. We trust
have been a period of alarming doubt, half hope, and half that the stone will be rolled away and we will be able –
terror. Feelings I think many of us can relate to today. somehow - to walk out into the light again - from death to
new life!
God meets us right where we are, and in the ordinariness
of our own lives, but we too have a responsibility to pause, Easter is a special time to celebrate this Paschal Mystery.
to listen, and to open our eyes to see what God is asking May we look for ways every day to trust it and the God who
of us. We are simply asked to do what Jesus did for his makes it happen, the God who always provides covenant
friends, which was sacrifice for them. We work late nights in our fears. Let us become a people of radical Christian
to support each other; we give up jobs to be with each hope. Let us place our faith in the Kingdom that is to come.
other; we look away from our screens to look each other in Let us embrace our charge to collaborate with God in
the eyes; we clean up after each other, we laugh, we sit in bringing that Kingdom about, in the here and now! Happy
silence, in sorrow, in solidarity with each other. Moreover, Easter! Alleluia!
we do this with the aim of modeling the love of Christ, who
sacrificed His life for all of us. There is something wild about Bernadette Gibson is the Director of Pastoral Care at Old Saint
Easter – a message that is untamed, difficult to water down Patrick’s Church.
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April
at a glance
EASTER SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE | APRIL 21
7 am Church 9:30 am, Church, Hall, 625, Gym 1 pm Church
8 am Church, Hall 11:15 am Church, Hall, 625 No 5 pm or 8 pm Mass
EVENT DATE | TIME | LOCATION CONTACT
Church and Church Offices Closed Mon., April 22 | Daily Masses will resume on Tuesday, April 23 oldstpats.org
at 7 am and 12:10 pm
April Book Club Mon., April 22 | 7 - 8:30 pm | The Book Cellar Rachelle Lindo
OSP Next ospnext@oldstpats.org
The Creighton Model FertilityCare: Weds., April 24 | 7 - 8:30 pm | Room 25 A, 711 W. Monroe Lisa Jurski
Introductory Session ljurski@gmail.com
Sharing our Gifts Spring Fundraiser Sun., April 28 | 3 pm – 6 pm | The 19th Century Club tlcchicago.org/2019-sharing-
our-gifts
4th Annual Spring Brewing Mon., April 29 | 5 - 7:30 pm | Caffe Bacci bsyc.org/donate
Offsite/Insight Tues., April 30 | 7 pm | Carmelite Spirituality Center in Darien, IL Joan Noe
Fr. Steve Krupa, S.J noe.joan6@gmail.com
An Evening of Sacred Song with Fri. May 3 | 7:30 pm | Old St. Patrick's Church oldstpats.org/tony-alonso-in-
Tony Alonso concert
After Five - Cinco de Mayo Sun., May 5 | After 5 pm Mass | Hughes Hall Rachelle Lindo
OSP Next ospnext@oldstpats.org
EASTER APPEAL
It is truly a joy to have you with us today, as we celebrate the
Resurrection! On Easter Sunday, we welcome thousands of
Join us for a joyous evening honoring all
Join us for a joyous evening
members and visitors to celebrate the promise of eternal life.
honoring all mothers who have touched our hearts.
mothers who have touched our hearts. We strive for excellence in liturgy, music, and radical hospitality.
We hope you have had a wonderful, fulfilling experience with
Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Ed Shea.
us, and that you will consider making an Easter offering to
Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Ed Shea support our work.
Enjoy dessert and coffee in the Rectory immediately following mass.
Bring your family and friends – all men and women are welcome! Please feel free to use the envelopes provided to make your gift.
Enjoy dessert
Come early and
to add a ribbon coffee
to our in the
“Remembering Rectory
Our Mothers” Tree. Or, you may go to tinyurl.com/easterappeal to donate online.
immediately following mass.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Thank you!
Old St.and
Bring your family Pat's Church
friends - all men and
6:45 arrival in the Church
women are welcome!
Reception immediately following THIS WEEK AT OSP E-NEWSLETTER
Come early to add a ribbon to our Sign up to recieve our weekly Friday morning
"Remembering Our Mothers" Tree. e-newsletter! Stay up to date with Sunday Mass times and
presider schedules, as well as events happening here and
Wednesday, May 19, 2019
in the greater OSP community.
Old St. Pat's Church To start receiving this email, please go to
6:45 pm arrival in the Church. bit.ly/2GLT87d to register!
Reception is immediately following.
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MARCH BAPTISMS
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
m a rc h b a p t i s m s
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I
have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
~ Matthew 28: 19-20
Dominic Robert Esbrook Wyatt Keith Staszak Aiden James Hussey
Christopher and Tracy Esbrook David and Katherine Staszak Eric and Jillienne Hussey
Ada Jeane Sullivan Flinn William Sullivan James Robert Newquist
Andrew and Kristina Sullivan Paul and Katharine Sullivan Keith and Carla Newquist
Olivia Jean Gabriel Briggs Beckett Fitzgerald Emilia Macario Lee
Anthony Gabriel and Katherine Patrick and Kiley Duffy Chi Hun Lee and Pamela Sue
Kerr Ellen Arevalo Marcario
Michael Fitzgerald Bindon
James Ellison Carney Ryan and Maura Bindon Myles Frederick Morley
Michael and Brooke Carney Bryan and Nichole Morley
Maren Josephine Cicere
Alice Anne White Patrick Cicere and Gina Oderda Carson August Jones
Edward and Natalie White Matthew and Abigail Jones
Norah Jayne Flaherty
Eric Alexander Karumbaya James and Inne Flaherty Isla Jane Fransen
Vignesh Karumbaya and Nicole Kristofer and Emily Fransen
Lindner Daniel Francis Tuohy
Daniel and Kimberly Tuohy Dante Alexander Medina
Blake Stepien Oswaldo and Jacquelyn Medina
Alexander Ludwik Stepien and Aidan Noah Thomas
Lauren Stepien Patrick and Ayu Thomas Patrick Theodore Gee
Rebecca and Conor Gee
WEDDING VOLUNTEERS The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes...
Coach Porter Moser, Loyola University of Chicago,
Head Coach: Men’s Basketball Team.
Old St. Patrick's wedding volunteers participate in the
hospitality mission by assisting brides, grooms, and their “Coaching Athletes - Forming Men”
families with the arrangements at Old St. Patrick's on one of Friday, May 3 | Noon - 1:15 pm | The Union League Club of
the most special and important days in their lives. Chicago, 65 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago
Wedding volunteers ensure that the day-of-the-wedding The measure of a coach’s success is often
seen by the number of wins and losses,
arrangements and logistics at the church are fulfilled
conference titles and championships.
according to the plans they have made with their Priest
and with the Old St. Pat's staff. The time commitment is The
Outside First
of family, Friday
an athletic coachClub
has
been described as the most significant
approximately 3-4 hours on Saturdays once every 6-8 weeks. presence in theof
livesChicago
of student athletes.
Instructions, training with experienced volunteers, and a The coach can hone the skills of very
day-of-wedding worksheet are provided. The measure of a coach’s talented athletes. But maybe even more
Welcomes
important,
success theseen
is often coach shapes character and models the transition
by the
number of wins and losses,
from adolescence to emerging adults. A successful coach is
If you are interested in becoming a Wedding Volunteer, conference titles and
please join us on Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 am. We will meet responsible
championships. not only
Outsidefor
of developing a successful team but also for
family, an athletic
developing coach talented,
mature, has and successful human beings. Porter
in OSP’s Hughes Hall with a continental breakfast, meet been described as the most
Moser has done both.
significant presence in the
with current volunteers, and discuss the Wedding Volunteer lives of student athletes. The
Ministry activities. The meeting will conclude by 11:30 am; coach can hone
Coach Porter Moser
His success asthe skills of
Loyola’s Head Basketball Coach has brought his team
for new volunteers, we will tour the church to highlight areasvery talented athletes. But Loyola University of Chicago
and the
maybe evenUniversity back into the National spotlight. With greater
more important, Head Coach : Men’s Basketball Team
specifically relevant to wedding volunteer activities. impact
the coachhowever has been Moser’s critical role as a former of Men.
shapes character
and models the transition from
adolescence to emerging “Coaching Athletes -
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Donna Lunch
adults. A Included
successful | coach
Members is $45 / Non-Members $55 | To RSVP by
reMonday,
s p o n s i b l eApril
n o t 29,
o nvisit: Forming Men”
l y f ofirstfridayclubchicago.org
r to register and pay
Kamuda (dgkamuda@gmail.com. developing a successful team
b uby
t credit
a l s o fcard.For
o r d e v e ladditional
oping information, please call 312-466-9610
mature, talented and
Friday, May 3rd
successful human beings.
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Noon - 1:15pm 5
Porter Moser has done both.
His success as Loyola’s Head The Union League Club of Chicago
Basketball Coach has brought 65 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago
his team and the University
back into the National
spotlight. With greater impact
Lunch Included
however has been Moser’s
#WEAREOSP
Thank you to all who participated in our #OSPLent2019 creative photo challenge on
w e a re o s p
social media. Here are a few of our favorites. To see all posts during the challenge,
follow us online!
Instagram: @oldstpatschicago | Facebook: Old St. Patrick's Church
Twitter: @oldstpats
3/6 - #ASHES 3/13 - # HOLY 4/2 - #HEART 4/11 - #TOGETHER
Do you have a #WeAreOSP photo to submit? Contact Leanne Kelly in the Communications
department! Email: leannek@oldstpats.org
OSP BOOK CLUB
Sunday, May 19 | 9:30 am - 11 am
711 W. Monroe Library
Our May book is The Library Book
by Susan Orelean. Please note that
we are meeting on May 19 instead
of May 12 to avoid a conflict with
Mother's Day. Then in June we
go back to our regular schedule
of meeting the second Sunday of
the month. We have the third floor
library for both these meetings.
Questions? Please contact Eileen
Sutter at ehsutter@gmail.com.
MY OSP
Thank you so much to the 2000+ families who have joined us on myOSP in the last
few months since our rollout in early February! We are continually grateful for your
willingness to sign up and explore this new and exciting platform.
myOSP is a digital, community-building platform meant to be a tool that allows
the people of Old St. Pat’s to connect with one another and more deeply engage in
ministries by effectively communicating with the other members of their ministry
groups.
As we continue to grow into using myOSP, we are always here to help you log in and
get acclimated. Please go to oldstpats.org/myosp to read our top 5 steps for getting
started as well as a full list of FAQ. If you still have questions, reach out to
myosp@oldstpats.org.
Go to osp.ccbchurch.com to log in! Click "Create Account" to get started.
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Old St. Pat's and North Lawndale
Mission Statement
k i n sh ip/s o c i a l j u s t i c e
Through the Kinship Initiative, people of North
Lawndale and Old St. Patrick's Church walk
alongside one another in friendship, sharing
our talents and resources to secure justice,
opportunity, and the transformation of our
To Engage communities.
• Ask Kinship members how you might contribute based on Method
your time and interests.
Rooted in Asset Based Community Development
• Directly contact a Kinship Partner Organization and and the Seven Themes of Catholic Social
inquire about how you can become involved.
Teaching, the stakeholders invest their human,
• Contact Vincent Guider, North Lawndale Kinship Initiative material, spiritual, intellectual and financial gifts
Executive Director at: vincentg@oldstpats.org to build and deepen relationships for the mutual
benefit of Old St. Pat’s Church and the North
• If you would like to be added to the Kinship Initiative Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago’s west side.
e-newsletter, or would like more information on programs,
please email Vincent Guider at: vincentg@oldstpats.org. Our programming occurs regularly and is
advertised in the Old St. Pat’s Church Crossroads
Bulletin.
Harnessing the resources and networks of Old
St. Patrick’s Church to generate new employment
opportunities for job seekers in Chicago’s North
Lawndale neighborhood.
Learn more at oldstpats.org/nlw
IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS
COMMITTEE
Save The Date!
The next education series session
will be on June 6 from 6:30-8 pm
The Human Faces of Migration:
Thursday, June 6 Stories of Immigrants and Refugees
in the United States
Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park, Chicago | 6:30 pm
8K Run / 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk - $35 registration
Tots for Peace Sprint (Ages 2-10) - $12 registration More info
TO REGISTER OR DONATE: Visit bit.ly/CCpeacewalk
coming soon.
During registration, search “Catholic Charities & AOC VPI” to join.
FOR MORE INFORMATION- Contact (312) 655-7305
Or visit stridesforpeace.org/race
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THANK YOU!
Last September, at the beginning of our Partners/BluePrints/Foundations year,
we began to explore all the many ways to be a good neighbor.
family ministry
In his universally-recognizable theme, Mr. Rogers asked viewers, “Won’t you
be my neighbor?” This seemingly innocent question carries a much deeper
understanding than we might initially suspect. It means, won’t you care about
those around you? Won’t you be involved in our community? It’s an invitation to
make the world a better place.
We can learn a lot from Mr. Rogers’ simple lessons. Be kind. Be respectful. And
be helpful. Let’s take those lessons out into our community and make the
world a better place. We are most grateful to all those who helped in that effort
-- especially to the following volunteers who gave so much of their time, talents, and creativity in teaching or providing services for our children and for
helping us to share the gift of love and friendship with one another. I’d like to take just a minute to thank the following people who served us this year
as Partners Catechists, Foundations Leaders, and Family Advisory Board Members.
Special thanks to our Partners and BluePrints And undying gratitude to our Family Advisory
Catechists and Foundations Leaders Board Members:
Pre-School 4th Grade Catherine Lindner • Jenny Kittrell, Mary LaBelle & Ann McHale who coordinate our
Gina Barsotti Michelle Bella Joe Nagle SPOKES Family Service Projects
Mary Jo Harney Jennifer Hambell Trish Rooney
Kate Ronan Brian Skibinski
• Bridgette Chacon, Yesica Donohoo & Kathy Ginder who have
Kindergarten Connor Rooney Erin Skibinski
coordinated all our Special Events including Christmas Eve, the
Susan Havrish Phil Rooney
Don Lorenzen Susan Rooney BluePrints Daddy Daughter Dance, the Mom/Son Bowling, and the Ice Cream
Kristen Lorenzen Juan Tellez Carly Ann Braun Social
Jeannine McConnell Thom Behrens
5th Grade Kristina Cavallaro • Cindy and Ed St. Peter who coordinate our Adoption Program
1st Grade Evy Baca Michael Jacobs
Brian Conroy Valerie Beavers Brian Jerger •Ed St. Peter who, with a Core Team, helps run our OSP Men’s Group
Amy Folker Robert Finley Lynette Pitrak Bromiel
Francesca Janis Colleen Flaherty Margie Travnik • Jennifer Schatz who coordinates readers, hospitality and ministers
Marielena Kenny Brian Lynch for the Family Masses
Cathie Overmyer Mary Clare Maxwell Foundations Youth Group
Dona Nishi Kaitlin Bryzinski • Richard Bryan and Erin Downs who plan and coordinate our
First Communion Sheila Nunez Matt Burns Special Needs liturgies
Jim Buettner John Doheny
Christen Scozzafave 6th Grade Steve Gee
• Dawn Venit who represents the Jewish/Catholic Interfaith
Carla Stern Trina Fresco Burciaga Jim Harney
Programming.
Kalina Tulley Kim Godden Alison Jawor
Andrea Knudsen Colleen Kelley
Reconciliation Will Olds Annie Kielian • Allison Finley and Kate Mangan Smith who coordinate the Altar
Meredith Beebe Sarah Ren Riley Kinsella Servers.
Mary Casey Incardone Mary Renouard Ryan Malawy
Jennifer Coffey Ania Martens • Jill Cline who represents Youth Ministry.
Cathy Hartnett Confirmation 2020 Mike Mesterharm
Jenny Ihm Patricia Cimino Jennie Motto-Mesterharm • Kelly Dolyniuk and Tricia Rooney who represent the Parents and
Michael Lange Brian Comer Katie Rondeau Tots Programs.
Ryan Martter Jennifer Coffey Annie Weinheimer
Jaclyn Mullooly Peggy Enright John Weinheimer • Amy Honney who serves as the FXW Communications
Max Tomillo Mariann Kerley representative.
Spirit of the Living God,
• Colleen Loughlin who coordinates the Grade Level Parents for the
we thank You for the work of all these generous volunteers
Partners Families .
we thank you for their minds and for their hearts
we thank you for the good neighbors they have been to so many. • Alexandra Blomgren and Tammy Vance who coordinate the Liturgy
May their work be an inspiration to bring out all that is good within us. of the Word Program.
In planning-creating-doing –
You granted them the gift of hospitality and welcome. • Colleen Hanlon and Priya Valenti who co-chair the Family Advisory
Give us now the courage to recognize the stirring of your presence. Board
Grace us with joyful moments in the midst of daily routine.
Enliven our spirits with humor.
Fill us with reverence for one another
and gratitude for our diversity.
Nourish our spirits with the awareness that work is holy.
May unity, beauty and truth be the fruit of our labor.
Lord, help me to find you in all ways and in all aspects of life.
Amen.
Adapted from a prayer By Pat Bergen, CSJ
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FOUNDATIONS YOUTH MINISTRY
Foundations Youth Ministry is
fo u n d a t i o n s
Old St. Pat's group for high school
students. Our teens come from
a variety of high schools in and
2019
around the Chicagoland area. We
are a group committed to building
authentic relationships, having
fun, addressing social justice
issues, exploring our faith, and
encountering God.
We'd love to have you be a part
of the community. If you want
to learn more about it, please
contact Director of Youth Ministry,
Courtney Malawy.
Saturday, May 25
If you’re interested in joining HIRE A CREW TO WORK FOR YOU!
Reserve a crew for a morning, afternoon, or full day!
Foundations for the 2019-2020
school year, contact Courtney
Malawy, courtneym@oldstpats.org You can hire a supervised crew of teens from Old St. Patrick’s
Foundations Youth Ministry to get your to-do list done. You supply the project &
materials, & let Foundations teens and parents supply the labor and enthusiasm.
Suggested minimum donation: $250 for a half day/$500 for a full day
To request a crew visit ospfoundations.org
You’ll help fund Foundations’ annual Worktour trips and the ND Vision Retreat!
This year, we are helping communities in Kansas City, Cincinnati, North Carolina,
Texas, Kentucky, and Chicago.
ADULT EDUCATION/SPIRITUALITY MINISTRIES
... giving thought to faith ...
Adult Education/Spirituality Ministries at Old St. Patrick’s Church strive to create environments and opportunities that
foster adult learning and deepen our knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith tradition. We also welcome
opportunities to explore and appreciate the wisdom of other spiritual traditions.
Adult Education/Spirituality Ministries host lectures, workshops, courses, and book, film, and theater discussions. Most of
our programs take place at Old St. Patrick’s, but we also host satellite programming through the Offsite / Insight project.
For more information about our programs, please contact Bob Kolatorowicz at bobk@oldstpats.org or 312-831-9379.
GAY+ (GAY PLUS) WELCOMES ALL!
Gay+ is a celebration of our individual journeys in faith as LGBTQ+ Catholics. Inspired by
the radical hospitality here at Old St. Pat’s, we are an inclusive community, welcoming to
all sexual orientations, gender identities, and allies!
We get together in casual settings to explore and discuss the unique ways we experience
spirituality in our lives. Whenever you can join us, you’ll know you’re among friends! To
learn more about Old St. Patrick’s Gay+ , please contact: gayplus@oldstpats.org or Bob Kolatorowicz at bobk@oldstpats.org
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MUSIC MINISTRY
The Music Ministry at Old St. Patrick’s has a long tradition of joining
music ministry
with the people of God to offer joyful sung prayer at liturgy and stellar
concert performances. At the core of the community’s music program
are dozens of dedicated musicians — singers and instrumentalists
alike.
With multiple Masses celebrated every Sunday morning, afternoon,
and evening, and rehearsals scheduled at different times, many
opportunities exist for talented people to participate in our Music
Ministry.
If your calendar does not permit a weekend or regular commitment, we have a number of choirs that rehearse no more
than two or three months of the year and perform for special concerts and liturgies. If you love to sing, or play your
instrument, and would like to be a part of our wonderful music ministry, we would love to have you! Please contact Mark
Scozzafave, Director of Music Ministries, at 312-831-9382, or marks@oldstpats.org, for more information about any of
these groups!
WORSHIP CHOIRS for important holidays and special liturgical celebrations
including Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and our St.
Sunday Choirs Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Old St. Patrick’s is blessed with a talented and dedicated Children’s Choir
group of singers and instrumentalists for our Sunday
liturgies, with choirs and instruments at the 8 am, 9:30 Our Children’s Choir is open to all children from grades
am, 11:15 am, and 5 pm Masses. Rehearsals generally take 2 - 8. This group sings at the 9:30 am liturgy on the third
place twice per month on a Tuesday evening. To become Sunday of every month; they rehearse on the first Sunday
involved with singing or playing your instrument, for the of the month 12:30-1:15 pm.
masses listed above, or if you are interested in taking Teen Choir
part in one of the special-occasion Holiday choirs, please
contact Mark Scozzafave, Director of Music Ministries, to This group of talented high school-aged singers sings
schedule a vocal check or instrumental audition. on the first Sunday of each month at the 9:30 am Mass,
and they rehearse an hour before the liturgy at 8:30
Holiday Choirs am. Experience in your school choirs is helpful, but not
Members of our week-to-week Sunday Choirs--as well required.
as any other interested singers --form the music ministry
JOIN TONY ALONSO FOR
A SPECIAL EVENING OF
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
An Evening of Sacred Song with FRIDAY, MAY 3
TONY ALONSO 7:30 PM
Featuring Members of the Old St. Pat’s Music Ministry
TICKETS: $20 | PURCHASE ONLINE: oldstpats.org/tony-alonso-in-concert
For more information, contact Mark Scozzafave (marks@oldstpats.org)
10 visit us at oldstpats.orgENCORE: FOR THOSE 50 AND BETTER
Inspiring Mind & Spirit Through Learning,
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Service & Fun
MOTHER JONES MAY DAY BIRTHDAY HOPE HOUSE LUNCHEON
CELEBRATION and EXHIBIT May 11 | Noon
Weds., May 1 | 5 pm | Fifth Province Pub,
Irish American Heritage Center Once again, Encore members will be serving lunch
to the men at Hope House in the North Lawndale
Join us for fun and conversation in the pub for this special neighborhood. Hope House is a residential program,
event honoring the legacy of Mother Jones. We will enjoy designed to help equip and encourage men, striving
drinks from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the pub which will be followed to re-enter society after prison or recovery from
by the unveiling of a new Mother Jones exhibit. No fee but substance abuse, to be productive men.
everyone is responsible for their own drinks/grub tab.
To register please email phinkes@aol.com or call Trish at 773- Encore will provide the luncheon and serve the men.
209-3746. The IAHC is located at 4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago, For further information, call Don Noe at 815-718-2768.
IL 60630
BIKE WITH ENCORE TO THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS
Friday, May 17 | 10:30 am ...For those 50 and better
Grab your bike, make some new friends and enjoy lunch
together. We will meet at the Harms Woods North parking lot
which is located on Harms Road at the intersection with Old
Orchard Road. It is just west of the Edens Expressway off the
Old Orchard exit. Parking is free.
From the parking lot we will ride on the North Branch Trail
to the Chicago Botanic Gardens. After a brief rest stop, we will ride to Hackney’s on Harms Road, Glenview for lunch. It’s a
lovely ride on an asphalt paved trail. Total round trip distance is approximately 16 miles. The pace will average 10-12 mph.
Bring water and a lock for your bike. Helmets are required. In case of rain check your phone for a text or email on the day
of the ride. To register or if you have questions, please contact Trish Hinkes at 773-209-3746 or email phinkes@aol.com.
LIVE STORYTELLING COMES TO OSP
Wednesday, May 22 | 7 pm | Hughes Hall
Bring your family and friends and join us for an evening of true personal stories from fascinating guest storytellers in the
tradition of The Moth. The stories will share the heartbreaking, the hilarious, and everything in between. You'll feel like you
have joined friends to share life experiences over drinks. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available. To register for this free
event go to: bit.ly/2UYMCkh. The event will feature eight storytellers including:
WILL CLINGER has worked as an actor, producer, writer and TV show host, and appeared on various
stages and screens for over 30 years. He is probably best known as the host and segment producer
of Wild Chicago, a television program that looked at the offbeat side of the city and aired on WTTW/
Channel 11. His work on the show earned him fourteen Midwest Emmy awards. Will is currently
producing and hosting the half-hour TV series Wild Travels, airing nationally on PBS (Midwest
Emmy - Outstanding Achievement for On-Camera Talent). He has produced and hosted several
documentaries: Vanishing Act – Memories of Vaudeville, Lost and Found – Chicago’s Offshore Treasures,
The Bleacher Bums – Rabid Fans of Wrigley Field, and The Legend of Del Close, the first two of which
also received Midwest Emmys.
Save the date for Encore dancing at the Block Party on Saturday, June 22 with Burnell Music!
visit us at oldstpats.org 11OSP SPECIAL EVENTS
Our Special Events Ministry supports the greater overall hospitality mission of Old St. Patrick’s Church. We hope to
s p e c i a l eve n t s
encourage a sense of community, celebration, and spirituality among the friends of Old St. Pat’s and throughout the
Chicagoland area. The Old St. Patrick’s Special Events calendar includes four cornerstone events throughout the year,
these events serve diverse audiences while generating significant funds to support the mission and capital needs of the
church.
For more information on these events throughout the year, please contact Sheila Greifhahn at sheilag@oldstpats.org.
WORLD'S LARGEST BLOCK PARTY | JUNE 21 & 22 2019
Save The Date for the 35th annual World's Largest Block Party!
Don't miss out on one of the best events of the summer. Join us for great food, music, and fun at
this annual summer tradition for thousands of young adults, members and families.
Please check back in May for more information on tickets, volunteer opportunities and more -
www.WorldsLargestBlockParty.com
THE EMERALD BALL
Friday, October 18, 2019
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a
delightful evening of dining, dancing, and the
companionship of good friends in the spectacular
Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago. Each year we pay tribute to
families that live out their faith by building up the Church and the
Chicagoland community.
DECK THE HALL
December 5, 6, & 7, 2019
Kick off the Christmas season with a beautiful
candlelit concert in the Church with the
Metropolis Symphony Orchestra & the Old
St. Patrick’s Christmas Choir, followed by a
festive cocktail party.
This event is a favorite among the Old St. Pat’s members and friends
and sells out quickly every year!
SIAMSA NA NGAEL
Wednesday, March 11
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at Siamsa na nGael,
a much anticipated event presenting unique, world-
class Celtic entertainment, including a full symphony
orchestra, 100-voice choir, and Trinity Irish Dancers. This cultural
event is held at the Symphony Center. Special guest narrators
have included Brian Dennehy, Martin Sheen, Maeve Binchy, John
Malkovich, Joan Cusack, John Mahoney, Bonnie Hunt and many
others.
12 visit us at oldstpats.orgTHE BELOVED RETREAT EXPERIENCE
May 17-19, 2019 | November 22-24, 2019
b e l ove d
Founded in 1999, the Beloved Retreat offers you a community within Old St. Pat’s and our Catholic Church.
Our hope is that, together, we can rediscover what often eludes us, but what God wants us to know: that we
are Beloved.
We offer a safe, open and inclusive environment in a quiet, pastoral setting where you can explore your
relationship with God and yourself. Following the retreat, you will have opportunities to stay in touch
through Legacy Dinners, our Afternoon of Reflection, annual summertime picnic and more — to help us stay
connected and to deepen our roots as a community of believers.
The Beloved Retreat is an interactive weekend (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) retreat experience inviting participants to
contemplate the unlikely, giddy, and provocative prospect we are actually passionately Loved by God. More than 1,200 people have
participated in the Retreat during the course of the last twelve years.
The Retreat is held three times a year and welcomes retreatants whose demographics are, gratefully, very diverse: Single and married;
long standing Old St. Pat’s members, and those who have never crossed the threshold of our Church; young people and “seasoned
veterans;” “Practicing” Catholics, Alienated Catholics, Hurt Catholics, “Iffy” Catholics, sisters and brothers from other religious traditions.
The retreat has proved to be invigorating, healing, transformative, and comforting for many. Please consider joining us!
The upcoming May retreat well be held at Cabrini Retreat Center in Des Plains. Retreat Fee: $225 includes all meals and lodging.
Scholarships are available. For more information and to print out a registration form, please visit www.oldstpats.org/beloved.
Please contact Polly Mulhearn at pollym@oldstpats.org with questions.
REFLECTION ON THE OLD ST. PAT'S BELOVED RETREAT
by Shawn Sorrentino
How does one put into words the richness of experiencing a BELOVED
Old St. Pat’s Retreat, the ultimate gift that I received just before Valentine’s
Day this year? If you want to feel the deep love of God with skin on, then I
would say “you definitely ought to go and shouldn’t miss it for anything in
the world.”
From the very beginning there’s almost like a welcoming home as the
hospitality is outrageous and generous. Being on a Beloved Retreat is a
like going to Heaven yet you’re still on earth. Yes, you’re right if you’re
thinking I was mesmerized, quite taken by the attention to detail and the
loyalty of the offering.
On Beloved 56, held this past February, I had the awesome privilege of meeting and having a heart to
heart connection with the beautiful and warm soul of Brian Lynch, who passed away just six weeks later.
Praise God for the leaven poured out because Brian said his “Yes!”. This generosity of spirit practiced by
Brian was authentic in everyone I met who was a part of giving the retreat. A graceful beatitude of giving
and receiving, loving one “as one is and where they are”.
The greatest takeaway for me from the weekend was the incredible inspiration because of the sheer
goodness of others. I was able to be encouraged in my own walk, to be filled by the fire and arms of love
of God evident in these radical ambassadors of the Beloved Community, bold and brave in their own
witness to life in the Spirit. Now I am empowered to really believe that I am a Beloved child of God. If
you have any sort of prompting and you’ve prayed to really be a part of something very special, don’t
hesitate to have a taste, just dig in to its deliciousness by attending a retreat yourself. It will be your own
unique experience, your own BELOVED Legacy. Thank you lovers of Old St. Pat’s for mine!
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OSP Next Forum
OSP Next is the community for Young Adults at Old St. Pat’s! There’s
no ”signing up” - if you’re here, you’re part of the community! @OSPnext
Simply join us anytime for one of the events or opportunities listed.
Email OSPnext@oldstpats.org with any questions.
Want to stay up to date with OSPNext events? We’ve made it even easier for you!
Go to goo.gl/elWLGA to access the OSPNext calendar and/or add it to your own personal calendar.
AFTER FIVE - CINCO DE MAYO THEME! LEADERSHIP MEETING
Sunday, May 5 | After 5 pm Mass Sunday, May 19 | 6 – 8 pm
Join us for a Cinco de Mayo themed evening during our monthly We would like to invite everyone to join us for our leadership
After Five! meeting. We will gather for dinner and conversation, and then plan
some events together. We will meet in the rectory boardroom on
We'll gather in Hughes Hall after the 5 pm Mass for a taco bar, the second floor immediately following 5:00 Mass. You can either
drinks, and the chance to chat with other young adults at OSP. ring the bell by the front door on Adams St. or walk behind the
altar after Mass. We will finish in time for people to go to 8:00 Mass,
If you'd like to help with hospitality, email Rachelle at too. Everyone is welcome, whether you've just arrived in Chicago
ospnext@oldstpats.org. or have been here for years!
MAY BOOK CLUB VOLUNTEER AT THE BOULEVARD
Mon., May 20 | 7 - 8:30 pm Saturday, May 18 | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm | The Boulevard
Our May book will be And Then There Please join us for a volunteer event at the Boulevard
Were None by Agatha Christie. In this (3456 W. Franklin Blvd.), an organization providing
mystery, ten strangers are lured to an post-hospitalization care for homeless individuals with
isolated mansion, stranded by a violent complex medical conditions. We need volunteers to help
storm, and haunted by a nursery rhyme prepare food for lunch, serve it, and play board games
as one by one ... they begin to die. with the residents.
Our meeting will be at a member's house. To volunteer, please sign up at bit.ly/mayboulevard.
Please contact Rachelle at ospnext@ Meet at OSP in front of the church at 8:30 am to carpool. We will be back by 1:30 p.m. If
oldstpats.org for details! you have any questions, contact Will at william.henry.olds@gmail.com.
OSP NEXT MEN'S BIBLE STUDY OSP NEXT WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Mondays, 7 - 8 pm | 711 W. Monroe, Rm. 21 Tuesdays | 7 - 8:30 pm | 711 W. Monroe, Rm. 24
Are you a man who’s interested in growing in faith by engaging OSP Next’s Women’s Bible Study is back! This group is open to all
with the scriptures? Come join the second session of OSP young women, from Biblical experts to those just starting their
Men’s Bible Study! If you’re not very talkative, that’s ok! You can journey. Our study is a perfect way to be part of a small, close-
participate as much or as little as you like. knit faith community in the city. Join us for wine, snacks, and real
conversations of how we can translate the Bible into our lives
If you have a Bible, that’s a plus, but we will discuss necessary today. We will typically meet on Tuesdays on the second floor of
materials at your first meeting. Hope to see you there! Please the 711 W. Monroe building at 7 pm. For more information, please
contact Nathan at nathangartlan@gmail.com with any questions. contact Patty at pattyanewby@yahoo.com.
Next meetings: Mon., April 22 and Mon., April 29 at 7 pm Next meeting: Tuesday, April 30
14 visit us at oldstpats.orgOUTREACH AND THE BILL AND MARY ARONIN CENTER FOR SOCIAL CONCERN
Welcome to the world of Outreach at Old St. Patrick’s Church! Our overall objective is to educate and motivate people to become more
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involved at the volunteer/service level in our community and in the world. Old St. Pat’s is a caring, compassionate community whose
commitment to Volunteerism and Service has withstood the test of time of the last 160 years. Below you will find ways to become
directly involved in Outreach at Old St. Pat’s. We offer numerous volunteer opportunities that encompass using your personal gifts
along the road of this mission of giving back. Please peruse the following information to obtain a glimpse of what we offer at Old St.
Pat’s.
We look forward to working with you on a fulfilling and fruitful journey in this expression of Christ’s Love.
Harmony, Hope & Since its founding in 1990,
Healing creates a Horizons for Youth has
safe environment been enabling children
where vulnerable from low-resource areas
individuals and Are you out of a job? ...or in the wrong of Chicago to become the first in their
families heal and rebuild through the job? CTC can help you clarify your goals, families to graduate from college.
restorative power of music. highlight your capabilities, and develop a
personal plan for success. Through scholarships, a summer academic
They provide on-site creative, therapeutic,
The Career Transitions Center of Chicago's program, one-on-one mentoring,
and educational music programs offering
(CTC) mission is to empower unemployed enrichment outings, tutoring, counseling,
emotional and spiritual guidance to
professionals in Chicago to find meaningful and high school and college preparation
homeless and under-served women, men
work. services, students gain access to the
and children in the Chicago area.
resources they need to graduate high
HHH programs support the healing process CTC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit school, continue on to college, and
of recovering from the devastating effects organization providing professional successfully enter the workforce.
of trauma, homelessness, community assistance to individuals in career and
employment transition. CTC also provides Learn more at horizons-for-youth.org
and domestic violence, incarceration,
substance abuse and isolation. outplacement and customized training for
incumbent workers. Old St. Pat's Outreach is active
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Coprodeli (Peru) We hope you will join us in making a HARMONY, HOPE, & HEALING
www.coprodeliusa.org difference in our city and our world!
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For more information on Outreach
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LOCATIONSalute to Service Speaker Series
Presentation and Book Signing
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Randy Lewis, Author and Disability Employment Advocate
Wednesday, May 8 | 6 pm | 625 W. Adams
In a world where those with mental and physical disabilities are seen as “disabled,” what
would it take to not only have those individuals contribute, but to also give them the
same expectations, goals, and work at the same wage as those without disabilities?
A disability employment advocate, Randy Lewis joined Walgreens in 1992 as a divisional
vice president in logistics and planning. Living within the world where technology and
creativity combine, Randy designed and opened the the first distribution facility of its
kind to employ a significant number of people with disabilities (more than 40% of the
workforce has a cognitive or physical disability.) Drawing inspiration from his autistic
son, Randy has become a speaker and author on the topics of incorporating those with
disabilities into the workforce, receiving numerous awards for his volunteer work and
advocacy.
Special pre-order book pricing of $12 ($19.65 retail), includes book signing.
Please consider a $5.00 donation for event costs.
Sponsored by the
Old St. Pat’s Men’s Group
Sign up and pre-order here: tinyurl.com/RLEWIS-OSP
SHARING OUR GIFTS SPRING THE CREIGHTON MODEL
FUNDRAISER 2019 FERTILITYCARE: Introductory Session
Sunday, April 28 | 3 – 6 pm | The 19th Wednesday, April 24 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park, IL Room 25 A, 711 W. Monroe
Support the Mission and Vision of The Learning We know that authentically giving ourselves to
Center, “Where Adults Learn For Life” our relationships includes being intentional about
everything from communication to prioritizing time
The Learning Center, an adult spent with one another. But another component
education center serving the to this mysterious endeavor is how we intentionally
North Lawndale and Little Village and authentically give ourselves to one another in
communities, offers free Adult Basic ways that are creative and give life to the relationship
Education, High School Equivalency, and to the world. Whether you are currently in a
English as a Second Language, and relationship, engaged, married, or simply interested
Computer classes. in learning more wisdom around women’s health and
fertility awareness, join us for this conversation and
The Learning Center is celebrating its Annual Spring introductory session about the Creighton Model of
Fundraiser, Sharing Our Gifts. Join us for Hors D'oeuvres, FertilityCare.
drinks, silent auction, and basket raffle. This year we will
honor the Malcolm X College Adult Education Department The session will be facilitated by Lisa Jurski, a member
for its support of community-based organizations such as of Old St. Pat’s. Lisa has been a Creighton practitioner
The Learning Center. Our honored for several years and has taught hundreds of couples
guest, Mr. David A. Sanders, President in Chicago about Creighton and the life-giving gift it
of Malcolm X College, will accept can be for relationships and women’s health. If you
the award on behalf of the Adult have any questions, please contact Lisa at ljurski@
Education Department.
gmail.com.
For tickets or to donate go to:
tlcchicago.org/2019-sharing-our-gifts
16 visit us at oldstpats.orgGREEN NOTES FROM THE OSP GREEN TEAM: Springtime Thoughts
“Hope is the thing with feathers/That perches in the soul/And sings the tune without the
g re e n t ea m
words/And never stops at all.”
--Emily Dickinson, poet
Now is the time of year when we realize how silent winter has been. Suddenly our yards and our parks are full of bird
song. Robins, cardinals, red-winged blackbirds and sparrows are back, hopping across our lawns, perching in our trees,
gleaning insects to eat. Migration season is underway, as warblers and other birds make their way north to their nesting
territories. Hope is perching in our souls, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and renew our commitment to care for
our common home.
THE BIRD SAFE BUILDINGS ACT (H.R. 919)
Each year millions of birds die during migration season because they fly into glass buildings in
our built spaces. Chicago is one of the top 5 cities in the US for bird deaths during migration. The
Bird Safe Buildings Act requires new and retrofitted federal buildings be designed to reduce bird
deaths, by limiting the amount of glass on lower levels of buildings, requiring the use of patterned
glass that makes it easier for birds to recognize building surfaces, and reducing the amount of
nighttime lighting which throws off night flying birds. You can ask your Congressman to support
this legislation that protects those things with feathers that we welcome back each spring on the
link below.
environmental-action.org
GREENING OSP’S BLOCK PARTY
OSP's Green Team has been working for the past few years to green the Block Party, OSP’s annual
outdoor summer music festival. Towards this end, we created the Green Initiatives Committee to be
a part of the overall planning of the Block Party. Our focus right now is on recycling. The Block Party
features lots of aluminum cans and bottles that can be recycled. To make it easy, trash and recycling
containers will be paired so partygoers can readily separate items they discard with little confusion.
This year’s goals include having more bins, better signage, more Green Initiatives Volunteers, and to recycle 80-90% of the
aluminum cans used over the 2-day event. Aluminum is more cost effective to recycle than any other metal and recycling
an aluminum can saves 90-95% of the energy needed to make a new can from bauxite ore. We plan to measure the
amount recycled and will share that information with vendors and OSP members.
We hope to involve young people from OSP's Foundations group to help us with our efforts Saturday afternoon, June 22,
leaving both Friday and Saturday nights to adult volunteers. If you would like to help us green this event, please watch for
the Block Party volunteer sign-up or contact the Green Initiatives Committee through Kayla Jackson at
kaylaj@oldstpats.org.
TAKE 10 MINUTES TO CALCULATE YOUR WATER FOOTPRINT
You know how much water comes out of your tap, but do you know how much water goes into the food
you eat? The electricity you use? The car you drive? Take 10 minutes to calculate your water footprint
through the link below, and see how your water usage compares with other consumers. Check out the
informative tips and educational material at the same link.
watercalculator.org
OSP CREATION CARE TEAM WELCOMES YOU!
Are you interested in social justice, sustainability, and being a faithful steward for our common home? Then
connect with OSP’s Creation Care Team through Kayla Jackson at kaylaj@oldstpats.org
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