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Encore Café: The History of Motown RecordsSeptember 25th | 10:15 AM | Hughes Hall (Below Old St. Patrick's Church)
Encore Café brings together good people for a great meal, stimulating conversation, and the best fellowship! You won't want to miss this catered breakfast buffet and thought provoking presentation by a special guest speaker, Gary Wenstrup, about the timeless music that moves us all. |
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You Are Not Alone: Divorce Support Group
September 25th | 10:30 AM | 711 W. Monroe, Room 21
Old St Pat’s Divorce Support Group (YANA) has their first in person fall meeting this Sunday, September 25th from 10:30-12 pm. YANA is a networking group which gives one a chance to talk with other men and women who are separated or divorced. Topics of importance are discussed for those seeking to heal during and after one of life’s most difficult transitions. |
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Encounter Book ClubSeptember 26th | 6:30 PM | The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square
Encounter, OSP's Young Adult Ministry, hosts their Encounter Book Club. The book we will be discussing is The Man in the Rockefeller Suit by Mark Seal. For more information, email Rachelle Lindo at rachelle.lindo@gmail.com. |
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Pneuma: LGBTQ+ Faith SharingSeptember 13th and 27th | 7 PM | Zoom
Encounter, OSP's Young Adult Ministry, hosts an inclusive and affirming faith sharing group for LGBTQ+ members. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. |
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OSP Men's Group Annual Pig RoastSeptember 28th | 6 PM | Old St. Pat's Courtyard
Join the OSP Men's Group for the 5th Annual Pig Roast. All men over the age are welcome to join on Wednesday, September 28th at 6 PM in the Old St Pat's Courtyard. Menu includes BBQ Pork or Chicken dinner and three sides. Questions? Email: mensgroup@oldstpats.org |
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Taizé Prayer & Happy HourSeptember 28th | 6:15 PM | Old St. Patrick's Church
On the 4th Wednesday of the month, members of Encounter, OSP's Young Adult Ministry, host Taizé Prayer, a meditative form of prayer filled with song, scripture, and silent meditation followed by a happy hour. All are welcome! |
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Befriending Silence: A Day of RetreatSeptember 28th | 8 AM | Morton Arboretum | Cost: $60
Join us for an opportunity to make a friend of silence. Spending the day in nature participating in simple contemplative practices, inviting silence to become less of a stranger and more of a companion presence. |
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Bread of Life BreakfastOctober 1st & October 15th | 8 AM | 1241 S. Pulaski Rd.
Join Old St. Pat's members and friends set-up, prepare a hot, healthy meal, serve, clean-up and provide cheerful hospitality for over 100 guests from the North Lawndale neighborhood. All are welcome. Volunteers are needed on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month. |
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15th Annual Lawndale 5KOctober 1st | 8 AM | Lawndale Christian Fitness Center
The annual Lawndale 5K brings people together to run, walk and play. Proceeds from the event help provide free memberships for patients with a chronic illness and lower registration costs for all sports league participants. Together we build a stronger community one step, jog, and sprint at a time. |
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Respect Life Sunday MassOctober 2 | 5PM | St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
Join us as we kick off Respect Life Month with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Bartosic at St. Alphonsus in Lakeview. The Mass will take place on October 2nd at 5 PM. All are welcome! |
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Wedding Music FairOctober 3rd | 7 PM | Old St. Patrick's Church
Are you planning a summer, fall, or future wedding at Old St. Pat's? Come to our Wedding Music Fair to hear many of our amazing musicians who perform from our catalog of wedding music options at Old St. Pat's. Cantors, classical musicians, and Irish instrumentalists provide an entertaining "concert" in our beautiful space as you are guided through the wedding music process by our Director of Music Ministries, Mark Scozzafave. |
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Pet BlessingOctober 4th | 5:30 PM | Heritage Green Park
Bring your best friend for a special blessing in Heritage Green Park across from Old St. Patrick's Church at 610 W. Adams in Chicago's West Loop to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis. Free treats for both you and your pet! |
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Encounter Women's Spirituality GroupOctober 4th & 18th | 6:30 PM | 711 W. Monroe, 3rd Floor Library
Encounter, OSP's Young Adult Ministry, hosts a space for all women-identified folks to gather for prayer, faith sharing, and community building on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Together, we select books, podcasts, articles, and poems designed to explore and deepen our spirituality. |
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First Friday Club of ChicagoOctober 7th | 12 PM | Union League Club Chicago
The mission of First Friday Club of Chicago is to provide a forum for men and women to make connections between work, faith, values and issues that affect their daily lives. On October 7th, Fr. Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, will discuss what he has learned in three decades of working with marginalized populations. |
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Greater Chicago Food DepositoryOctober 8th and October 11th | 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 by clicking the link below. Please provide your email address and phone number(s). |
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Contemplative Community Online Chapel Mondays - Saturdays | Weekly | Zoom
The online chapel experience is made up of a period of silent meditation, a short reading for prayerful reflection and an opportunity for simple faith sharing. It is a chance to find support and enhance your prayer and spiritual practicing. All are welcome! |
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LIFT USA Annual BenefitOctober 8th | 6 PM | 207 S. Desplaines
Leading India's Future Today (LIFT) is dedicated to developing leadership excellence in motivated and talented youth in Tamil Nadu, India. Please join us in an evening to benefit the students of LIFT and also honor Fr. Jack Wall and his dedication to this truly wonderful organization. |
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Chicago Help Initiative Meal MakingOctober 10th | 5:30 PM | Hughes Hall (Below Old St. Patrick's Church)
Encounter, OSP's Young Adult Ministry, provides 100 meals a month to the Providence Soup Kitchen in Wicker Park. Help meet this goal by joining members of Old St. Pat's prepare bagged meals for Chicago Help Initiative. Members meet on the 2nd Monday of every month. More Information
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At the Crossroads Lecture Series: The Folded Map + Inequity of SaleOctober 12th | 6:30 PM | Fellowship Hall (635 W. Adams) | Cost: $10
Tonika Johnson and Janell Nelson are both activists/mission-driven artists working together to reframe the narrative of South Side communities and mobilize for positive change. We are excited to host them as they introduce us to two important initiatives that are creating positive change in our city, The Folded Map Project and Inequity of Sale. |
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HealingTogether@Home: A Greif Support GroupWednesdays | October 12th - November 16th | 6:30 PM | Zoom
HealingTogether@Home is a support group organized for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. We offer a safe place where people can come together for mutual support, to learn that their feelings are normal, and that one need not be alone. |
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Volunteer Opportunities with Open Books in North LawndaleOctober 17th | Weekly | Various Locations
Volunteer with Open Books in North Lawndale elementary schools and learning centers. Become a reading buddy to students in K-3rd grade by volunteering for one-on-one weekly sessions. Classes begin on October 17th. All are encouraged to sign-up! |
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Emerald BallOctober 21st | 6:30 PM | Grand Ballroom of the Chicago Hilton
At this year's Emerald Ball, we are truly honored to pay tribute to Sister Rosemary Connelly & the Misericordia Family for the significant impact they have made on improving the lives and being a major champion for people with disabilities. We are also excited to award Diane and Dave Ryan the "Heart of the Crossroads" for their incredible 30 years of leadership and service to Old St. Pat's. |
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Encore OktoberfestOctober 23rd | 12:30 PM | Fellowship Hall at 625 W. Adams
Please join your friends at Encore for Gemütlichkeit, Brats, Beer, Wine, and Music with Eddie Korosa, Jr. Event takes place on Sunday, October 23rd at 12:30 pm (closely following 11am Mass) in Fellowship Hall, 625 W. Adams Street. Cost is $30 per person Please reserve your place by October 16th. |
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The House of the Good Shepherd Collection DriveOctober 30th | All Day | Old St. Patrick's Church
Old St. Pat’s is hosting a small collection drive in support of the House of the Good Shepherd. This program opens its doors and hearts to women and children who face unimaginable trauma and fear. Its holistic transitional housing and family violence recovery programs empower women and children to leave behind the cycle of violent homes, step out of poverty, and embrace a future full of hope and independence. |
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Mass of RemembranceNovember 6th | 1 PM | Old St. Patrick's Church
Join us in celebrating our deceased loved ones on Sunday, November 6th at 1 PM. The candle lighting will begin at 12:30 PM in the church. If you would like to submit photos of your loved ones, please click on the link below. |
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At the Crossroads Lecture Series: Readings From The Book Of ExileNovember 9th | 7 PM | Old St. Patrick's Church
Reading from his own work, Pádraig Ó Tuama brings participants into conversation about what language and yearning hold — as well as a consideration about the dangers of certitude and the edges of belonging. This open event will offer solace, challenge and space. |