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May 30, 2020
To the community of Old St. Patrick’s,

Over the course of the past few years, it has become clear that we have both a challenge and an opportunity to be leaders in how we can make the church a sign of Hope and New Life for the world around us. Through encountering the people of our community and staff it was apparent that we needed a renewed articulation of our vision as a church community. A vision is a guiding, critical component of any enterprise that establishes what and who we intend to be in the future. It's a goal – attainable but challenging, measurable but mission-driven – that imagines what OSP can and will look like as we continue to follow our Mission. 
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This months-long process took us through focus group sessions, board reviews, and countless feedback sessions with various stakeholders, from both the staff and the community. We are excited about using Pentecost to take the first step in rolling out this vision and we look forward to continuing this conversation over the following weeks and months. The full Vision document can be downloaded here.

Our Vision statement launches in the wake of the recent events in Minneapolis, and other high-profile incidents of police and civilian brutality towards African Americans, which call us to address the deadly virus of racism which also plagues our nation. We look to our mission in moments such as this to be informed, reassured, and galvanized. Transformative kinship, a key pillar of our Vision, invites us to encounter and bear witness to the unimaginable hurt and trauma Black communities are holding right now. We are called to be in the business of creating change. We take this opportunity to denounce white supremacy and racism and we strive to recognize, acknowledge, and confront all manifestations of racism be they overt or covert. Guided by the gospels, we commit to being active agents of equality, justice, and change in big and small ways. 

In pursuing our Vision, we must reimagine what it means to receive with open arms those who are institutionally marginalized or excluded. We know many people are looking for ways to act. Here are a few actionable steps you can take:

– Sign the petition to pass new rules banning the use of no-knock raids like the one which resulted in Breonna’s death.
– North Star Health Collective is accepting donations and supplies to tend to injured demonstrators.
– In response to numerous, generous donations the Minnesota Freedom Fund is encouraging folks to make contributions to other local community bail funds to support local protests: Louisville Community Bail Fund, Brooklyn Community Bail Fund, Chicago Community Bond Fund
– Donate to the family of George Floyd.
– Donate to Ahmaud Arbery's mother. 

Make a commitment to unpacking your own racial prejudice and bias by utilizing these resources:

– Anti-racism Resources
–  75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice 
– Tools for Talking about Race 

We say the names and hold up the memory of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and the countless other victims of white supremacy and police violence whose names and stories go unrecognized. May our vision be clear and guiding, that we might see the world through the eyes of Christ, stand with the marginalized, and serve a broken world – knowing that these lives matter. Black Lives Matter. 
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Fr. Tom Hurley and the Staff of Old St. Patrick’s

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Chicago, IL 60661


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Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center
711 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60661
312.648.1021
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Sunday Mass Times:
7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm, and 8 pm
(livestream available for 9 am and 5 pm)

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Weekday Masses:
Monday through Friday at 12:10 pm
(livestream available for Wednesday at 12:10 pm)

Parking at OSP:
For Sunday liturgies, free parking is available in the parking structure at 625 W. Adams (entrance ramp on DesPlaines Street). More parking info can be found here.

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  • About
    • About
    • myOSP
    • Membership
    • 2025 Survey Results
    • Sunday Bulletins
    • What's happening in the OSP community? >
      • Calendar
    • History >
      • Tour & Gallery
    • Vision & Mission >
      • Renew My Church
    • Contact Us >
      • Staff & Board of Advisors
    • Parking
  • Liturgy & Music
    • Pope Francis
    • Mass Information
    • Liturgical Ministry
    • Livestream
    • Mass Intentions
    • Book of Patrick
    • Music Ministry >
      • Sunday Music Ministry
      • Wedding Music
      • Funeral Music
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • First Holy Communion
    • Reconciliation
    • Confirmation
    • Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage/Weddings
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Sacramental Records
  • Community
    • Special Events >
      • Broadway on Adams
      • Irish Heritage
      • Siamsa na nGael
      • Shamrock'n
      • Emerald Ball
      • Deck the Hall
    • Social
    • Spiritual Life
    • Family Ministry >
      • Partners Religious Education
      • Foundations Youth Ministry
      • Children's Liturgy of the Word
      • Adoption Group
      • Interfaith Groups
      • Special Friends Mass
      • SPOKES
    • Pastoral Care >
      • Prayer Ministry
      • Ministry of Care & Healing
      • ​Annulment & Divorce Support
      • Grief & Funeral Liturgies
      • Parish Counselor
  • Social Action
    • Mission Overview
    • North Lawndale >
      • North Lawndale Works
      • Phoenix Hall
    • Immigrant & Refugee Ministry
    • Green Team
    • Racial Equity & Justice Initiative
    • Community Outreach
  • Giving
    • Capital Giving
    • Funds, Memorials and Legacy Gifts
  • OSP Podcast