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. September 25, 2022, 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 Anti- Cruelty 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
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes19
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 Anti- Cruelty 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
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes19
Sun. October 16, 2022, 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-spokes20
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-spokes20
Sun. November 20, 2022, 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: Table in between Church and FXW School and school office
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes18
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: Table in between Church and FXW School and school office
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes18
Sun. December 4, 2022, Care Packages for Unhoused Teens in Night Ministry and for Unhoused children for our Winter Solstice Prayer Service
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Share the blessings of the Christmas season by helping pack care packages and preparing other Christmas treats for unhoused 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. All ages can participate in this celebration of the season!
Location: Table in between Church and FXW School and school office
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes13
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Share the blessings of the Christmas season by helping pack care packages and preparing other Christmas treats for unhoused 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. All ages can participate in this celebration of the season!
Location: Table in between Church and FXW School and school office
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes13
Sun. December 11, 2022, 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-spokes16
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-spokes16
Sat. January 14, 2023, Feed My Starving Children (Global Hunger Relief) Experience
9:00 am - 10:45 am
We will meet in Aurora on 1/14 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 this date so register now!
Location: FMSC Site at 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, IL
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: https://www.fmsc.org/join-group?joincode=V23ZNK
9:00 am - 10:45 am
We will meet in Aurora on 1/14 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 this date so register now!
Location: FMSC Site at 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, IL
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: https://www.fmsc.org/join-group?joincode=V23ZNK
Sun. February 12, 2023, 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: Table in between Church and FXW School and school office
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/6OBO448a5ab2aa4f58-spokes24
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: Table in between Church and FXW School and school office
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/6OBO448a5ab2aa4f58-spokes24
Sun. March 5, 2023, 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 organizations and empower them to sort the donated items! Parents will help sort and/or make deliveries to the Su Casa shelter, University of Illinois Pediatrics Dept, and Midwest Workers.
Location: Drop off and help sort in the FXW School Cafeteria
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes17
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 organizations and empower them to sort the donated items! Parents will help sort and/or make deliveries to the Su Casa shelter, University of Illinois Pediatrics Dept, and Midwest Workers.
Location: Drop off and help sort in the FXW School Cafeteria
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes17
Sun. April 2, 2023, No-sew Baby-Blanket Making for New Moms at UIC Pediatrics
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Make fleece blankets for babies of underserved mothers. Donations of diapers are also appreciated. A fun project & a worthy cause!
Location: Table in between Church and FXW School and school office
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes14
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Make fleece blankets for babies of underserved mothers. Donations of diapers are also appreciated. A fun project & a worthy cause!
Location: Table in between Church and FXW School and school office
All ages welcome, registration is requested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A5AB2AA4F58-spokes14
