Stewardship Giving

To all of our new Sunday Giving donors! We’re thrilled to share that we’re one-third of the way toward meeting Fr. Pat’s 10% challenge.

We are deeply humbled by the continued generosity of our current Sunday Giving donors, many of whom have thoughtfully increased their support. Your commitment makes a real difference in the life of our community.

There are just a few weeks left in our annual Sunday Giving Program, please consider joining in or renewing your commitment by November 30. Together, we can reach our goal and continue to strengthen Old St. Pat’s.

If you have not yet received the 2025 Stewardship Report: Walking Together , pick one up in the vestibule or visit bit.ly/OSPStewardshipReport2025 for an interactive version of the report. It captures the impact of your giving and the countless ways you've supported the Mission and Vision of Old St. Pat's.

Together, We Are Old St. Pat's

This Stewardship Giving challenge isn't just about sustaining what we have; it's about stepping forward into what we believe God is calling us to do next. It's about helping more people experience the love, hope and community that defines Old St. Pat's.

Thank you for everything you've done to bring us to this moment. Now, as we move forward together, we invite you to take the next meaningful step. If each of us gives what we can - or becomes a regular Sunday Giving donor - we will reach our 10% Challenge.

2026 Stewardship Giving Commitment

Please complete your 2026 Sunday Giving Commitment online by letting us know your plan to donate over the next year. This helps us plan appropriately to build the annual budget for our community.

Complete 2026 Sunday Giving Information

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The Old St. Pat's development team is always available to assist or help with your IRA/QCD, Donor Advised, Stocks or any giving questions. Please contact Ann McNamara [email protected] 312.798.2355 or Palmer Meehan [email protected] or 312.798.2316. WE ARE GRATEFUL.

Testimonials & 2025 Stewardship Report

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Join the Groulx Family as a Steward of Old St. Pat’s and support Fr. Pat’s 10% Stewardship Giving Challenge to increase total giving by 10% or grow the number of regular Sunday Giving donors by 10%.

If each of us gives what we can, together we will meet the 10% challenge.

The Groulx Family

Members since 2021

For those I haven’t met, my name is Brooke Groulx. My husband, Marc, and I live in Oak Park and have been part of the Old St. Pat’s community since 2006. We’re the parents of four beautifully unique children—Coralai, Grayson, Sterling, and Isabelle.

I was raised in a Protestant tradition rooted in love, justice, and service, while Marc grew up Catholic. So when it came time to find a church for our family, we wanted a place that honored both our backgrounds—a community where spirituality and service weren’t just preached, but lived. When we found Old St. Pat’s, it felt like coming home.

When our children were little, getting everyone to Mass depended on how well they slept the night before. We gave to the church the way our parents did—placing something in the basket on Sunday mornings—but it wasn’t always consistent. Life was busy, and faith sometimes fit where it could.

As our kids grew, we began to find our rhythm—attending Mass more regularly, volunteering as Partners teachers, and serving with Spokes. Around that time, when our oldest was preparing for her First Communion and I was expecting our fourth, I felt a stirring. I didn’t want to just attend church; I wanted to live it. I entered the RCIA program and formally joined the Catholic Church so I could receive the Eucharist alongside my daughter. I wanted my children to see me praying the Rosary and to know that faith isn’t an obligation—it’s a way of life.

Over the years, we’ve witnessed the incredible impact Old St. Pat’s has on its members and the wider community. That’s why we decided to make our giving consistent by setting up a monthly recurring gift online. It was easy, and it allowed us to be intentional—to budget for what matters most. And because our giving is steady, the church can plan ahead and continue to do great work.

Every week, we hear about programs that change lives, worship that uplifts, and outreach that brings hope. We—all of us—make that possible. So today, I invite you to join me in committing to a monthly recurring gift. Together, we can continue to lead a movement of change—one marked by radical inclusivity, exquisite worship, and transformative kinship.

The Lynch Family

While my husband Joe and I were first inspired by Old St. Pat’s long before we were married, it wasn’t until after we moved to the western suburbs that we actually became full time members of the parish. Old St. Patrick’s has become a spiritual home for our entire family. With four kids now ages 17 to 23, it’s rare to find a place where everyone feels equally welcomed, moved and inspired–but Old St. Pat’s is that place for us.

The Foundations youth group has been especially meaningful for our children where they were able to partake in the mission of OSP to "Encounter the God that loves you, Engage the community that welcomes you, and Serve the world that needs you".

Beyond the ministries that we are involved with, we are continually inspired by the homilies which are deeply thoughtful, often challenging, and always hopeful. Every mass leaves us reflecting more deeply, encouraging us to live more faithfully.

And the music–exquisite in every sense! The music consistently brings the liturgy to life in a way that is both soul-stirring and joyful. Mark and his team elevate the entire worship experience for me (I wonder if our kids have stopped being embarrassed, or at least become accustomed to my tearing up at numerous cantors over the years?)

While people may give for many reasons, we choose to donate to Old St. Pat’s because we believe in the mission. We believe in the people. It’s not just about sustaining a church, it’s about sustaining a movement of love, justice and radical hospitality. Supporting OSP financially is our way of saying thank you to this place that provides a place of beauty, belonging and spiritual depth for all that walk through the doors.

Sue and Joe Gurgone
Members since 2024

My husband and I moved back to the city after almost 30 years in Hinsdale. We were members of a wonderful parish in the western suburbs where both of our children had attended grade school. One of my biggest concerns with our move was finding a parish in which we could become active members and feel a sense of community.

I attended Mass at Old St. Pat’s the first Sunday after our move. I was overwhelmed by the incredible and joyous music throughout Mass. I also appreciated the extremely friendly nature of the community. The greeting at the beginning of Mass was very genuine and was more than a quick hello. Looking through the bulletin I was amazed at the many different ministries and overall sense of inclusivity. I quickly realized that there’s a very special vibe to this community. I walked out that day feeling that I had found my community!

Since that first Mass I’ve gotten involved with the St Vincent de Paul Society. I’ve met many wonderful people and am happy to be a part of a movement to help the needy in our area in a very hands-on manner. I also realized that even though we were new to Old St. Pats, that we wanted to start donating, because we wanted to give back.

I look forward to participating in other ministries in the near future as I become more embedded in our new parish. It’s a great way for me to reinforce that sense of community!

To fill out the pledge commitment form,
please call Palmer Meehan at 312.798.3216 or click here.

If you’d prefer to pay by cash or check,
please drop your gift in the Sunday offering basket, or mail to

Old St. Patrick’s Church
Attn: Development
Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center
711 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60661

Thank you for giving generously!

Old St. Patrick’s Church is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Our legal name is Old St. Patrick’s Church. Our federal tax identification number is 36-2171102.