SPOKES
St. Pat's Opportunities for Kids to Experience Service
Inspired by OSP’s Community Outreach Group, SPOKES (St. Pat's Opportunities for Kids to Experience Service) was formed to introduce our children to Service projects in which they can make a difference to others and share Grace with others near and far.
We hope that we will see you often!
Let’s show our children that every effort we make, no matter how small, can make a difference in the world.
We hope that we will see you often!
Let’s show our children that every effort we make, no matter how small, can make a difference in the world.
For more information and to register for any of our SPOKES events, read the pages below and follow the signupgenius links.
Please note, RSVPs are required for SPOKES events!
All SPOKES events are family-friendly opportunities to serve various charitable groups in our community and many of the events conveniently take place at OSP on Partners Sundays. We welcome all families to participate in at least one event this year and share the gift of service with your children while making new OSP friends! All events require pre-registration.
For many events, “in-person” participation including sorting & packing of food, clothing, books, etc. will be available or, if you prefer, you can simply drop off your applicable donations at the designated location. Monetary donations for some events (I.E. Thanksgiving Food Drive) are welcome if that is a more convenient option for your Family.
Please contact the SPOKES Team with questions.
2022-2023 SPOKES co-chairs:
Jim Jelinek (JimJ400@aol.com)
Laura Jelinek (LJelinek@msn.com)
Mary Movrich (Movrichm@yahoo.com)
Please note, RSVPs are required for SPOKES events!
All SPOKES events are family-friendly opportunities to serve various charitable groups in our community and many of the events conveniently take place at OSP on Partners Sundays. We welcome all families to participate in at least one event this year and share the gift of service with your children while making new OSP friends! All events require pre-registration.
For many events, “in-person” participation including sorting & packing of food, clothing, books, etc. will be available or, if you prefer, you can simply drop off your applicable donations at the designated location. Monetary donations for some events (I.E. Thanksgiving Food Drive) are welcome if that is a more convenient option for your Family.
Please contact the SPOKES Team with questions.
2022-2023 SPOKES co-chairs:
Jim Jelinek (JimJ400@aol.com)
Laura Jelinek (LJelinek@msn.com)
Mary Movrich (Movrichm@yahoo.com)
Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
SPOKES Events 2022 - 2023
(St. Pat's Opportunities for Kids to Experience Service)
Sun. Sept. 24, 2023 Meal Preparation for the Night Ministry Bus
11:30 pm – 12:45 pm
Help prepare a brown bag meal for the unhoused members of our community served by the Night Ministry Bus. Volunteers will participate in meal prep and packaging. All ages are welcome to help with meal prep! If you prefer to just drop off your brown bag meal, you may do that as well.
Location: FXW Cafeteria OSP Campus
All ages welcome, registration is required
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes28
11:30 pm – 12:45 pm
Help prepare a brown bag meal for the unhoused members of our community served by the Night Ministry Bus. Volunteers will participate in meal prep and packaging. All ages are welcome to help with meal prep! If you prefer to just drop off your brown bag meal, you may do that as well.
Location: FXW Cafeteria OSP Campus
All ages welcome, registration is required
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes28
Sun. Oct. 1, 2023 Used Towel Collection & Pet Treat Creations
11:30 pm – 12:45 pm
In honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will be collecting used towels and creating colorful dog and cat toys to be shared with local shelters, including The AntiCruelty Society. If you are a pet lover or a crafter, you won't want to miss this fun event! If you prefer to just drop off towels and/or pet toys, you may do that as well. All ages are welcome!
Location: FXW Cafeteria OSP Campus
All ages welcome, registration is required
Snacks served
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes29#/
11:30 pm – 12:45 pm
In honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will be collecting used towels and creating colorful dog and cat toys to be shared with local shelters, including The AntiCruelty Society. If you are a pet lover or a crafter, you won't want to miss this fun event! If you prefer to just drop off towels and/or pet toys, you may do that as well. All ages are welcome!
Location: FXW Cafeteria OSP Campus
All ages welcome, registration is required
Snacks served
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes29#/
Sun. Nov. 19, 2023 Thanksgiving Food Drive
8:45 am - 11:45 am
We invite all Partners families to share the spirit of the season with our friends at St. Agatha’s Church in North Lawndale. A wish list of food items is located on the sign up genius link below. Monetary donations towards the purchase of turkeys are also most welcome.
Location: FXW School Office
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes30#/
8:45 am - 11:45 am
We invite all Partners families to share the spirit of the season with our friends at St. Agatha’s Church in North Lawndale. A wish list of food items is located on the sign up genius link below. Monetary donations towards the purchase of turkeys are also most welcome.
Location: FXW School Office
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes30#/
Sun. Dec. 3, 2023 Christmas Bags for Homeless Teens in Night Ministry and for Homeless children for our Winter Solstice Prayer Service
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Share the blessings of the Christmas season by helping pack care packages into Christmas bags and preparing other Christmas treats for homeless teens served the Night Ministry. Many donations are needed to make this event successful. Instructions for suggested items to include in your care package can be found on the signupgenius link below. Night Ministry has requested that all care packages contain similar items so that there is no competition between recipients. All ages can participate in this celebration of the season!
Location: FXW Cafeteria
All ages welcome, registration is requested
Pizza served
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes31#/
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Share the blessings of the Christmas season by helping pack care packages into Christmas bags and preparing other Christmas treats for homeless teens served the Night Ministry. Many donations are needed to make this event successful. Instructions for suggested items to include in your care package can be found on the signupgenius link below. Night Ministry has requested that all care packages contain similar items so that there is no competition between recipients. All ages can participate in this celebration of the season!
Location: FXW Cafeteria
All ages welcome, registration is requested
Pizza served
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes31#/
Sun. Dec. 10, 2023, Giving Tree Sorting
TIME TBD
Join the church-wide effort to provide hundreds of gifts to those in need across the Chicagoland area. Volunteers will sort and package gifts donated by members of the OSP community. All ages can participate in this celebration of the season!
Location: Hughes Hall
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes32#/
TIME TBD
Join the church-wide effort to provide hundreds of gifts to those in need across the Chicagoland area. Volunteers will sort and package gifts donated by members of the OSP community. All ages can participate in this celebration of the season!
Location: Hughes Hall
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes32#/
Sat. Jan. 13, 2024 Feed My Starving Children (Global Hunger Relief) Experience
9:00 am - 10:45 am
We will meet in Aurora on 1/13 to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Month of Service by volunteering at FMSC. We will learn about hunger relief efforts, then mix and package food as teams. Cost is $10 per person to help offset the price of supplies. OSP has reserved 50 participant spots for each date so register now! For the FMSC events, we will not be using SignUpGenius. FMSC requires everyone who volunteers to register through their site directly via the following link:
Location: FMSC Site at 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, IL
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes33#/
9:00 am - 10:45 am
We will meet in Aurora on 1/13 to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Month of Service by volunteering at FMSC. We will learn about hunger relief efforts, then mix and package food as teams. Cost is $10 per person to help offset the price of supplies. OSP has reserved 50 participant spots for each date so register now! For the FMSC events, we will not be using SignUpGenius. FMSC requires everyone who volunteers to register through their site directly via the following link:
Location: FMSC Site at 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, IL
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes33#/
Sun. Feb. 11, 2024 Cookie Drive for Frieda’s Kitchen at Su Casa and Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LFBE)
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Bake cookies at home with your family for elders. Drop off the non-returnable trays/plates of cookies. Frieda’s Kitchen shares the treats with their meal program and LFBE volunteers deliver the cookies with a friendly visit!
Location: FXW School Office
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes34#/
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Bake cookies at home with your family for elders. Drop off the non-returnable trays/plates of cookies. Frieda’s Kitchen shares the treats with their meal program and LFBE volunteers deliver the cookies with a friendly visit!
Location: FXW School Office
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes34#/
Sun. March 3, 2024 Burns/Martin Family Used Toy, Book, Sports Equipment Drive
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Bring your clean and gently-used toys and books to give to children who are less fortunate. Help us teach our children about the recipient organization and empower them to sort the donated items! Parents will help sort and/or make deliveries to St. Agatha’s Parish.
Location: Drop off and help sort in the FXW School Cafeteria
All ages welcome, registration is requested
Snacks served
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes35#/
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Bring your clean and gently-used toys and books to give to children who are less fortunate. Help us teach our children about the recipient organization and empower them to sort the donated items! Parents will help sort and/or make deliveries to St. Agatha’s Parish.
Location: Drop off and help sort in the FXW School Cafeteria
All ages welcome, registration is requested
Snacks served
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes35#/
Sun. Apr. 7, 2024 No-sew Baby-Blanket Making for Patients at Comer Children’s Hospital
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Make fleece blankets for babies of underserved mothers. Donations of diapers are also appreciated. A fun project & a worthy cause! Optionally you can make these at home at drop off. Watch for sales for the Fleece Blanket Kits at JoAnne Fabrics and Michaels. Typically you’ll find big discounts around Christmas time.
Location: FXW Cafeteria
All ages welcome, registration is requested
Pizza served
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes36#/
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Make fleece blankets for babies of underserved mothers. Donations of diapers are also appreciated. A fun project & a worthy cause! Optionally you can make these at home at drop off. Watch for sales for the Fleece Blanket Kits at JoAnne Fabrics and Michaels. Typically you’ll find big discounts around Christmas time.
Location: FXW Cafeteria
All ages welcome, registration is requested
Pizza served
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes36#/
