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
Upcoming Collections and Drives
Collection of Household Goods for Refugee Resettlement Planned
January 8th | 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Hughes Hall (Below the Church)
Just as we did earlier in 2022, IRM will be collecting household goods needed to continue the work of resettling refugees and asylum seekers in the Chicago area in the coming year. We will be helping 5 families settle in the area. More Information |
Save the Date:
American Red Cross: John Buciak Old St. Pat's Blood Drive - November 15th, 2023 from 7 AM to 2 PM
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Thanksgiving Food Drive - November 19th, 2023
St. Agatha Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive - November 23rd, 2023
Giving Tree - November 23rd, 2023
Winter Coat Drive - December 2023
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Thanksgiving Food Drive - November 19th, 2023
St. Agatha Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive - November 23rd, 2023
Giving Tree - November 23rd, 2023
Winter Coat Drive - December 2023
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.
For more information on Outreach, please contact Beth Marek at 312.831.9361 or elizabethm@oldstpats.org. Together we can change our world. |