Old St. Pat's Outreach
Welcome to the world of Outreach at Old St. Patrick’s Church! Our overall objective is to educate and motivate people to become more involved at the volunteer and 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 175 years. Below, you can 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.
Old St. Pat’s is a caring, compassionate community whose commitment to Volunteerism and Service has withstood the test of time of the last 175 years. Below, you can 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.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Second Tuesday and Saturday | Various Times | 4100 W. Ann Laurie Place
Join OSP members as they serve with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on the second Tuesday and Saturday of every month. For complete information, contact the coordinators. Please provide your email address and phone number(s). Weekday: Jim Holbrook (jamesjholbrookjr@yahoo.com) 773.237.2625 or 312.450.4291. Saturday: Mary Beth Riley (mbriley07@yahoo.com) 630.460.7889
Join OSP members as they serve with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on the second Tuesday and Saturday of every month. For complete information, contact the coordinators. Please provide your email address and phone number(s). Weekday: Jim Holbrook (jamesjholbrookjr@yahoo.com) 773.237.2625 or 312.450.4291. Saturday: Mary Beth Riley (mbriley07@yahoo.com) 630.460.7889
Old St. Pat's Giving Tree Gift Wrapping
December 18th | 6 PM | Hughes Hall
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun of the Outreach Wrapping Party from 6-9 PM on Sunday, December 18th after the 5 PM Mass in the Hughes Hall. Meet new friends while enjoying Christmas cheer and refreshments! If you have any questions about the Giving Tree or the Wrapping Party, please contact Beth Marek at elizabethm@oldstpats.org. Please click here for complete instructions.
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun of the Outreach Wrapping Party from 6-9 PM on Sunday, December 18th after the 5 PM Mass in the Hughes Hall. Meet new friends while enjoying Christmas cheer and refreshments! If you have any questions about the Giving Tree or the Wrapping Party, please contact Beth Marek at elizabethm@oldstpats.org. Please click here for complete instructions.
Upcoming Collections and Drives
Old St. Pat's Giving Tree
Month of December | Old St. Patrick's Church
Old St. Pat's invites you to join us by participating in the annual Giving Tree. On Thanksgiving Day, you will be able to take an ornament from our Giving Tree with the name of a person in need. Unwrapped gifts with the ornament attached can be brought in front of the Church any Sunday from November 27th to Saturday, December 18th. Please click here for complete instructions.
To make an online donation, click here and select Giving Tree in the drop down menu.
Old St. Pat's invites you to join us by participating in the annual Giving Tree. On Thanksgiving Day, you will be able to take an ornament from our Giving Tree with the name of a person in need. Unwrapped gifts with the ornament attached can be brought in front of the Church any Sunday from November 27th to Saturday, December 18th. Please click here for complete instructions.
To make an online donation, click here and select Giving Tree in the drop down menu.
Old St. Patrick's Winter Coat Drive
December 4th | Before All Sunday Masses | Old St. Patrick's Church
Please bring winter coats for collection on December 4th. Help to keep men, women, and children protected from the cold by giving the gift of warmth this Advent and Christmas season. OSP volunteers will be available before all Sunday Masses to accept your donations. Thank you for your generosity.
Please bring winter coats for collection on December 4th. Help to keep men, women, and children protected from the cold by giving the gift of warmth this Advent and Christmas season. OSP volunteers will be available before all Sunday Masses to accept your donations. Thank you for your generosity.
American Red Cross: John Buciak Old St. Pat's Blood Drive
November 15th, 2023 | 7 AM - 2 PM | 129 S Desplaines, FXW Gym
Save the date for the 27th Annual John Buciak Old St. Pat's Blood Drive.
Save the date for the 27th Annual John Buciak Old St. Pat's Blood Drive.
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Thanksgiving Food Drive
November 19th, 2023
More information to come!
More information to come!
St. Agatha Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
November 23rd, 2023 | 10 AM | Old St. Patrick's Church
Old St. Pat's invites you to join us in our annual food drive. Drop-off your canned and dry goods before the 10 AM Mass in the truck in front of the Church. Share in the true meaning of the season by sharing your gifts. On behalf of those we serve, Old St. Pat's Outreach thanks you for your ongoing generosity and support.
Old St. Pat's invites you to join us in our annual food drive. Drop-off your canned and dry goods before the 10 AM Mass in the truck in front of the Church. Share in the true meaning of the season by sharing your gifts. On behalf of those we serve, Old St. Pat's Outreach thanks you for your ongoing generosity and support.
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For more information on Outreach, please contact Beth Marek at 312.831.9361 or elizabethm@oldstpats.org. Together we can change our world. |
The Mary and Bill Aronin Center for Social Concerns
The Mary and Bill Aronin Center for Social Concerns houses eight nonprofits, offering them reduced rent and allowing them to focus on fulfilling their missions. These eight organizations each make an impact in underserved communities, both in Chicago and throughout the World. Old St. Pat’s is immensely grateful to Mary and the late Bill Aronin, for their generosity in making ensuring each of these organizations can thrive.