October 2018 VOL. 50, NO. 9

www.keenagernews.org BRINGING NEWS TO SENIORS SINCE 1969 Following the Vatican with Pope Francis Ministries Mary Ellen Kastenholz VOLUNTEER BENEFIT GUIDE pages 7-10 On June 18, 2018 Monsignor Michael Boland, Catholic ADVOCACY Charities President and CEO, Advocating for Peace rededicated the St. Vincent at the New Tolton Center at 721 N. LaSalle Street at a prayer service marking the Peace Center in ending of the 100th anniversary Austin Community year of Catholic Charities. The page 11 ceremony was held outside in the new Centennial Garden that OCTOBER was created for the occasion BIRTHSTONE: with a new perennial garden Opal as well as commemorative FLOWER: brick pavers. Additionally, he Calendula also blessed the new kitchen used daily to feed the homeless 10/8 Columbus Day suppers and called attention to 10/20 Sweetest Day LEFT: Monsignor Michael Boland at rededication of St. Vincent Center; 10/31 Halloween continued on page 2 RIGHT: New shower and laundry facilities at 721 N. LaSalle

ADVOCACY Reflections from the Editor Advocating for Working Seniors Happy October, Keenager We are also focusing Readers! Are you enjoying all on Advocacy and all of the Mindy Walch Mary found herself in a the beautiful fall colors? work Catholic Charities VOLUNTEER situation like a lot of other Cooler weather and does to support people like seniors – retirement age or pumpkins mean it’s time for you. We hope this issue “The Lord was working for me near retirement age and unable the Keenager News Annual encourages you to volunteer all the way.” That’s how Mary to make ends meet on Social Benefits Issue! Pages 7 or help a neighbor in need. Brown describes the way she Security and/or retirement to 10 of this issue are full To volunteer with Catholic became connected with Catholic income alone. High mortgage of information on public Charities, please visit www. Charities Senior Community and rent expenses, property benefits and programs to ccofchicagovolunteer.com Services Employment Program. taxes, food, utilities, and the help seniors. We hope our Finally, Catholic Charities In 2016, Mary lost her rising cost of health care co- guide will give you insight is again participating in Open job when her position as payments and medicines often into all the benefits available House Chicago on October a bookkeeper and office out-pace retirement income. to you. If you have more 13 and 14 (page 11). We administrator was phased out. Many seniors must continue questions about benefits or hope you visit one of our After an unsuccessful job search, working to support themselves, programs you may be eligible sites participating in these she contacted AARP and they for, please contact Catholic exclusive tours! referred her to Catholic Charities. Continued on page 6 Charities at (312) 655-7700. Mandy Hamilton 2 October 2018 SENIOR FAITH THE VOICE OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES October 2018 3 Following the Vatican with Pope Francis Ministries The Story of Catholic Charities and Partners EDITOR Earlier this month, Catholic Mandy Hamilton continued from page 1 Each client receives clean Two greet the client and escort underwear, soap, shampoo, them to the clothing room Charities officially closed- Charity is not just about EDITORIAL BOARD the creation of Pope Francis toothpaste, deodorant, and and help pick out a new outfit out our year-long centennial The Voice of providing material Rev. Msgr. Michael M. Boland Ministries: the provision of gender appropriate toiletries and shoes. “This is great for celebration at the 101st annual Robert Boyd assistance, but acting Janet Bernico showers and laundry facilities in addition to the change of people who like to engage in meeting of our board of Catholic Charities Kristine Kappel for the homeless. clothing. Towels and shower communication ‘one-on-one’ advisors. This past anniversary with the same love and Roberta Magurany In 2015 during the Year of shoes are provided and are and also for those who’d like year has been an exciting one, Anthony Spalla Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland mercy Jesus show to Angela Taylor Mercy, Pope Francis opened washed and dried in the new to help as a personal shopper,” giving us an opportunity to Kindle Wilfinger shower and laundry facilities in laundry facilities after the Andrew points out. The other look back at our rich history, Administrator, President, and CEO restore people’s dignity St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican clients have showered. It is two volunteers give the clients and enabling us to recommit Keenager News is a free monthly of Catholic Charities and give them hope publication mailed to persons aged which are reverently referred hoped that in the future the the shower bags, towels, and ourselves to the next century of 55 and older by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, to as “The Pope’s Laundry!” laundry facility may be available shower slippers showing service to those in need. for the future. a non-profit organization. “Pope Francis recognized for clients to wash their them to the shower rooms. In honor of our 100th EDITORIAL OFFICE that the care of the poor must clothing and bedding. “They also monitor the time anniversary, Catholic Charities Charities has always been at Charities is all about. The 721 North LaSalle Street, 2nd Floor extend beyond sustenance to Due to the popularity and so the client stays within the was fortunate that Bob Morris, the forefront of assisting those mission of Catholic Charities the Gospel mission to love Chicago, IL 60654-3503 services that recognize and limited number of spaces, 30 minute allocation. Gentle a dedicated board member, in need. remains resolutely focused on and serve the poor in the Phone (312) 655-7425 support the dignity of each waiting lists occur for the reminders to the clients to offered to put together an caring for the poorest of the Archdiocese of Chicago. We are For subscriptions, changes of address, deletions, contributions, questions, human being,” Msg.Boland showers. It’s anticipated that make sure they clean up anniversary book, A Century of poor in partnership with loyal deeply grateful for the faithful or comments, please write or call our said. “These small mercies with more volunteers, more and make the shower room Hope, which was unveiled at The mission of Catholic supporters throughout Cook support of the community editorial office, or e-mail the changes the annual meeting. Working and Lake counties. Our 2018 that enables Catholic Charities to us. Contents may be printed in which most of us take for days may become available. presentable for the next guest Charities remainds their entirety with proper credit given. granted, can help preserve The response to Pope is also needed,” he said. Used alongside Catholic Charities Annual Report, also released to remain on the cutting Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. health and restore hope to Francis Ministries has been towels and shower shoes are staff, Bob was able to gather resolutely focuses on at our annual meeting, is titled edge of social services, being Copyright 2018 by Catholic Charities those who live at the margins overwhelmingly positive. retrieved and brought to the hundreds of wonderful old caring for the poorest of Built on Faith & Hope. We are responsive to changing needs of the Archdiocese of Chicago. of society. They can be a first Area hotels and restaurants laundry facility where staff will photos and put the story honored to build on the solid and providing the best, most ADVERTISING POLICY step toward a life of self- have donated towels, toiletries, wash and dry them. of Catholic Charities into the poor in partnership foundation of faith & hope complete services possible. Advertisements appearing in the sufficiency,” he added. food and supplies. At the end In a Chicago Sun-Times historical context. The book that was laid 100 years ago. As we embark together on Keenager News cannot be construed with loyal supporters as being an endorsement by The Pope Francis Ministries’ of April, Board and Junior article, a Catholic Charities discusses the changing Undergirded by the Church’s this second century of service Keenager News or its members. two new shower facilities are Board members had a day of Communications spokesperson economic, political, and throughout Cook and belief in the dignity and sanctity to those in need, may God Advertisers and their agencies assume liability for all of the content located on the first floor of service, bringing toiletries and said “The new shower program societal trends over the years Lake counties. of each human life, Catholic continue to bless our efforts to of advertisements printed and are responsible for any claims that may St. Vincent Center. Currently, creating hundreds of individual is like a ‘before and after’ and how Catholic Charities Charities has a steadfast extend the warmth of a helping arise from their advertising. Keenager it is limited to 10 guests shower bags. experience. Not only do clients responded to these signs of commitment to treating all hand and the loving embrace of News reserves the right to reject any advertisements who sign up at the Evening Andrew McKernin, Special look different but there’s a glow the times, always ensuring I think what is remarkable who walk through our doors hope to all those entrusted to it deems objectionable. Suppers sponsored by Projects Coordinator for about them and a sense that the needs of the poor and about this book is that it is with the utmost respect. For our care. CATHOLIC CHARITIES MISSION Catholic Charities. (Suppers Board Relations, has been hope and dignity have been vulnerable were being met. not just the story of Catholic us, charity is not just about Catholic Charities fulfills the are offered on other nights very pleased with the way restored.” From caring for widows and Charities, but really the story providing material assistance, Church’s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing with volunteers and donations the new program is running. Questions and interest in orphans during World War I of how the Catholic Church but acting with the same love The Voice of Charity compassionate, competent and from Holy Name Cathedral, He’s hoping more volunteers volunteering for Pope Francis and the spread of the deadly has come together in the and mercy Jesus showed to professional services that strengthen influenza virus, to providing Archdiocese of Chicago to restore people’s dignity and and support individuals, families Fourth Presbyterian Church on will sign up so the program Ministries can be directed Join Rev. Monsignor Michael and communities based on Michigan Avenue, and Chicago can continue to be expanded to Andrew at amckernin@ critical aid during the Great fulfill Jesus’ mission to love give them hope for the future. the value and dignity of human life. Boland every Tuesday morning Sinai Congregation.) Supper with even more time slots. catholiccharities.net or (312) Depression, implementing and serve the poor. The story Each day, thousands for The Voice of Charity, a guests can sign up for a 30 “Volunteers welcome guests, 655-7557. Toiletry donations numerous “War on Poverty” of Catholic Charities is the of people rely on Catholic discussion about social service minute shower slot between 11 insuring the process flows and supplies are accepted at programs in the 1960s, story of parishes, religious Charities to help them issues in our community. a.m. and 1 p.m. on select days smoothly,” he said and the front desk. expanding housing and senior orders, community groups, overcome the challenges of throughout the week. (Fourth added, “Volunteers do not For information about the services as the population board members, donors, and poverty, hunger, homelessness, ON A NEW STATION! Presbyterian Church also offers clean the facilities.” Brick Paver Program in the new aged, providing relief during volunteers working together to addiction, violence, aging and YOUR COMMENTS showers on Tuesdays.) Each “The primary role is greeting Centennial Garden, contact the Great Recession, and now take care of the people Jesus abuse. I know I speak for our WNDZ ARE APPRECIATED shower client has access to and hospitality,” Andrew donations@catholiccharities. being an important part of anti- loves so dearly. staff, volunteers, and board 750 AM E-mail us at clothing donations as well as emphasizes. Four volunteers net or (312) 948-6966. violence initiatives in troubled One hundred years later, members when I say that we [email protected] TUESDAYS • 8:30 A.M. a variety of social services. are needed for the program. neighborhoods, Catholic this is still what Catholic are truly honored to carry out www.keenagernews.org www.keenagernews.org 4 October 2018 WORDS FOR THE SPIRIT SPIRITUAL MATTERS October 2018 5 Sharing the Wisdom of SPIRITUAL MATTERS Words for the Spirit Enjoying the Fall and Feasts of October Your Life Experiences Anthony Spalla encourage you to invite as protector and shepherd October is also Respect Life Father Charles T. Rubey CATHOLIC CHARITIES someone to go outside with leading him to life. Already month. Catholics and all people SENIOR SERVICES STAFF Seniors have a wealth again after her departure. What Founder and Director of the LOSS Program you if you are able, or invite here on earth the Christian life of goodwill in the United States of knowledge and wisdom was it like for her to come to a Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide them to come over and share shares by faith in the blessed are invited to participate. from their years of working new country and begin life in a Dear Friends in Christ, your memories with them. company of angels and men Cardinal Sean O’Malley of and living through many foreign land? What was it like The fall season is very high, Our Holy Catholic Church united in God” (CCC 336). Boston writes, “Whether it “life experiences.” We have to experience the ravages of the if not the top, of my list as the has many wonderful and October 7 (Respect Life lasts for a brief moment or for lived through many trials, great Depression? What was it succeeded and has a wealth of experienced in what it means to best time of year in Chicago. unique celebrations this Sunday) is the feast of the Most a hundred years, each of our tribulations, and changes like to marry and have a family, information on how to thrive. live, work, and grow. It is a win- The color changes outside month. There are many feasts Holy Rosary. The word “rosary” lives is a good and perfect gift. during our years. Instead only to lose her husband at the Do not let your life experiences win situation. Pass along your from all the beautiful trees of some of the most popular comes from Latin and means At every stage and in every of wasting these invaluable young age of 50? Unfortunately, be forgotten. Share them with life stories and lessons to guide (oaks and maples are two of saints from around the world, a garland of roses. The rose circumstance, we are held in experiences by not sharing many of her thoughts on the younger members of your young people and help them to my favorites); the weather has and two of the most popular is one of the flowers used to existence by God’s love.” He them with younger people, these scenarios were lost with family to let the future know avoid the pitfalls that are a part cooled off; and it is the perfect time-honored devotions. symbolize the Virgin Mary. The also reminded us that nothing or worse yet dying without my mother and cannot be how you traversed in life. of living in the real world. time for being outside, going First, the feast of the rosary is a devotion in honor of can diminish a person’s God- anyone profiting from these retrieved. My mother was a If you do not have anyone I encourage all of you to try on nature walks, and picking Guardian Angels on October 2. our Blessed Mother. Venerable given dignity or the worth of experiences, seniors should wise sage and I wish we had close with whom you can share, to engage with the younger apples and pumpkins. We all have a guardian angel. Fulton John Sheen said, “The his or her life; only that others share this wisdom with younger more of her knowledge to share a great way to utilize your life generation – be inspired I’ve shifted from shorts Our Lord Jesus Christ tells us rosary is the book of the blind, may fail to respect human people with programs like with the younger generations of experiences is to volunteer at by their enthusiasm and and tee shirts into sweatshirts in the Gospel, “See that you where souls see and there dignity. Let us all pray for a tutoring or mentoring or by my family. your local grammar or high along the way help them to and blue jeans. There is play- do not despise one of these enact the greatest drama of greater respect for life in all of simply talking about the events The many life lessons and school and do some tutoring avoid situations that can be off baseball; football is in full little ones; for I tell you that love the world has ever known; its stages. they lived through. It would experiences that seniors or mentoring. After years in damaging to their future. swing; and one of my strong, in heaven their angels always it is the book of the simple, Your brother in Christ, be a shame not to share these hold will probably never be the workforce, seniors have Seniors are so needed and it is bright, beautiful, funny, and behold the face of my father which initiates them into Anthony valuable insights with people recorded in textbooks or in a wealth of knowledge to aid of great satisfaction to share priceless sisters, Laura Jean, who is in heaven” (Matthew mysteries and knowledge more The Angele Dei (Angel of God) who are just starting out a classroom but never-the- and enhance the education of with someone who values your celebrates her birthday on 18:10). The Catechism of satisfying than the education of prayer is often recited in the and can profit from our own less are invaluable to people students. Tutoring can break up wisdom and thoughts. October 8. Her nieces and the Catholic Church teaches other men; it is the book of the morning, and at night. “Angel of growing experiences. just starting out in life. Many the day for you and allow you to Make the most of your life nephew call her “Auntie us, “From its beginning aged, whose eyes close upon God, my guardian dear, to whom After my mother died, one young people are petrified interact with younger folks and experiences and give them GoGo.” I hope and pray it’s until death, human life is the shadow of this world, and God’s love commits me here, of the younger members of my at the thought of embarking enjoy their zest for life. It can to those who are still in the your best one yet, sis! surrounded by their watchful open on the substance of the ever this day/night, be at my side family bemoaned the fact that in life and not knowing how be a learning experience for all learning part of life. Your Do you have some good care and intercession. Beside next. The power of the rosary is to light and guard, rule and guide no one in our family had ever to navigate in the world. involved and both lives can be experiences, both good and memories of fall? I strongly each believer stands an angel beyond description.” me.” Amen! interviewed my mother about These young people would enriched. Seniors are helping painful, can guide the next what it was like to emigrate find it so inspiring to have the next generation of students generation to live fruitful and from Ireland and leave behind the opportunity to sit at the as they embark in life and successful lives. 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Contact (312) 655-7425 today. www.keenagernews.org www.keenagernews.org 6 October 2018 ADVOCACY BENEFITS October 2018 7 Advocating for Working Seniors Understanding Benefits continued from page 1 placement. As they become more marketable, the goal Available to Seniors but are unable to find employers is to find them a permanent, Your Benefits: benefits or survivor benefits also a more beneficial reduction certain length of time, their willing to hire them. unsubsidized full- or part-time for yourself or qualified family ratio. The ratio moves to $1 for spouse and children may be This is where the Senior position, either with the same Financial Benefits SOCIAL SECURITY members depends on your age and every $3 earned above the limit eligible for their Social Security Community Services government or non-profit where may be fewer than 40 credits. of that year. If you will reach your benefits if the worker dies. A Employment Program, also they are placed, or with a for- Overview: Social Security is a Age: Your benefit amount FRA in 2018, the earnings limit widow or widower can receive known as the Senior Aides profit employer. monthly payment (“benefit”) is affected by your age at is $45,360 for the months in full benefits at their FRA, or Program, can help. Funded Catholic Charities acts as available to retired and disabled the time you start receiving the calendar year prior (2017). reduced benefits at age 60. If the through the Older Americans an advocate for the seniors, workers and their dependents benefits. If you start your Starting the month you reach surviving spouse is disabled, they Act and Senior Service America, showing potential employers and survivors. The amount of retirement benefits at age 62, FRA, there is NO limit on your can receive benefits at age 50. the program helps low-income just how valuable senior your benefits is determined by a which is the earliest possible earnings – you can receive your Widows or widowers can receive unemployed individuals age workers are. “Seniors have so formula based on your lifetime age, your benefit will be lower full Social Security benefit along benefits at any age if they are 55 and over either return to much to offer employers,” says earnings, or credits, up until the than if you waited until you with your full paycheck. caring for the deceased worker’s the workforce or enter the Stephanie. “They bring a wealth year before retirement. were older. Because of longer After FRA: If you continue child who is under 16 or disabled. workforce for the first time. of knowledge, a lifetime of The information below is life expectancies, the Social working beyond your FRA you Unmarried children up to Senior Donald Watson, another participant in the Senior Aides Program, who Participants are placed in experiences, and a strong work very basic. For more detailed Security law was changed in can increase your Social Security age 18 (age 19 if attending high works at one of Catholic Charities Adult Day Services centers in Chicago subsidized employment at ethic.” These traits are valuable information, please contact 1983 to gradually increase the benefit. Each additional year school), children of any age who minimum wage for 20 hours in every job. Seniors are also Social Security. Recorded Full Retirement Age (FRA) until you work adds another year of were disabled before age 22, and per week with non-profit and great role-models for younger Mary quickly picked up on information and services are it reaches age 67 (for people earnings to your Social Security dependent parents age 62 or government organizations. The workers, bringing old-fashioned the specific skills needed for “The program really available 24 hours a day. Visit born in 1960 and later). This record. Higher lifetime earnings older can also receive benefits. the job. Catholic Charities jobs are in a variety of settings values to the work environment. enhances quality of life Social Security’s website for change began in 2003, and can result in higher benefits Children in the aforementioned such as schools, libraries, “And they have great retention recognized her value very “user-friendly” and easy-to- affects anyone born after 1937. when you retire. In addition, age groups will also qualify museums, and community- rates – some stay in the jobs for immediately, and within three for seniors, not only understand calculators that will For example, for individuals born your benefit will be increased while another parent is receiving months offered her a full-time based agencies. as long as 10 or 12 years after because it provides help you see what your benefits from 1943 through 1954, full by a certain percentage if you retirement or disability benefits. we place them.” Program Assistant position can be, given your specific retirement age is the month choose to delay receiving with benefits. extra income...it gives “Seniors have so much Stephanie explains that the situation. For information, CALL: in which they reach age 66. retirement benefits. Divorcee Benefits: Senior Aides program is about Mary says she feels so (800) 772-1213; for deaf or hard them an opportunity To find your FRA, check with If you are divorced after at least 10 to offer employers... much more than employment. blessed to have found Catholic of hearing: TTY (800) 325-0778, Social Security. Disability Benefits: years of marriage, you can collect “The program really enhances Charities and the Senior Aides to contribute to or VISIT: www.ssa.gov They bring a wealth of If you are unable to continue retirement benefits on your former quality of life for seniors, not program. “God really was society and their Work and Retirement Benefits: working because of poor health spouse’s Social Security record if knowledge, a lifetime only because it provides extra looking out for me,” she says. Retirement Benefits Eligibility: Working before FRA: You can get and you are under your Full you are unmarried and at least 62 income that they need to live “It’s only my husband and communities.” of experiences, and a Work Credits: If you were born Social Security benefits while Retirement Age, you should years of age (age 60 if your former on, but also because it gives I now since my children are in 1929 or later, you need to working, but your benefits will consider applying for Social spouse is deceased). Additionally, strong work ethic.” them something important to all grown. But the job helps Valentine’s Day, 2019. Thanks have earned 40 work credits in be reduced if you are under your Security disability benefits. your ex-spouse’s benefit must do every day where they can me take care of him and have to her new job, Mary can order to qualify for retirement. Full Retirement Age (FRA). If you The amount of the disability be more than the benefit you are “It’s a win-win,” says interact with other people and more to share with my 10 make their celebration extra Credits are the “building blocks” start receiving Social Security benefit is based on your lifetime entitled to receive based on your Stephanie Johnigan, director learn new things. It keeps their grandchildren.” When asked special. Mary says she wants that help determine if your payments before you reach average earnings (the same as own work. If you start receiving of the program for Catholic minds sharp and gives them about her favorite part of her other seniors to know about work history qualifies you for your FRA, you are allowed to a full retirement benefit). If you benefits from a former spouse Charities. “The organizations an opportunity to contribute new job, Mary says, “I love the Senior Aides Program, each type of benefits. 40 work earn up to $17,040 (2018 limit). are receiving Social Security at your full retirement age, your really need the help, and the to society and to their talking to the seniors every day. which can be life-changing. credits represents about 10 After that, your Social Security disability benefits when you benefit as a divorced spouse seniors need the work. The communities.” They call in looking for help “All seniors should know that years of work at jobs where payments are reduced by a reach full retirement age, is equal to one-half of your ex- seniors also like the idea of When Mary started the with grocery shopping or there’s always a place for them the employer/employee have ratio of $1 for every $2 you earn they will be converted into spouse’s full retirement amount or giving back to the community.” program, she was placed cooking and cleaning. I like and that they always have paid FICA taxes. No retirement above $16,920. retirement benefits. disability benefit. Seniors receive on-the-job with Catholic Charities Home being a part of helping them get something to offer.” benefits can be paid until you During the year of your FRA: In the case of a divorced worker training that can help bring Care, which provides in-home what they need.” For more information about have the required number of There is a higher limit to your Spousal and Dependent Child/ who remarries, both their current their skills up-to-date, and services for seniors. Thanks Mary and her husband are Catholic Charities Senior Aide credits. Note: The number of yearly earnings once you reach Parent Benefits: are also helped with resume to her years of experience in getting ready to celebrate their Program, please call credits you need to get disability the year of your FRA. There is Continued on page 8 building, job search and job finance and administration, 40th wedding anniversary on (773) 349-8035. If someone has worked for a www.keenagernews.org www.keenagernews.org 8 October 2018 BENEFITS BENEFITS October 2018 9 continued from pages 8-9 may be counted. and not delinquent. Seniors who and 200% of the federal poverty Most people choose one of two also need to pay for a “Part D” or December 7), there will be a lot MEDIGAP (MEDICARE Social Security: You may be reside in their own residence level using DOE funding. “paths” for Medicare: Prescription Drug Coverage plan. of information coming to seniors SUPPLEMENT spouse and their ex-spouse can able to receive SSI in addition to but do not qualify for the Senior Contact your local Community about Part D. During this period, INSURANCE) POLICY receive benefits at the same time monthly Social Security benefits Citizen Sewer Exemption because Action Agency (CAA) to make an PATH #1: Original Medicare Plan PATH#2: Medicare Advantage individuals can enroll for the from their record. However, if the ex- Plans (Part C) A Medigap policy is a health if your Social Security benefit is their residence is a townhouse, appointment to apply for. If you The Original Medicare Plan is first time or they can switch to a insurance policy sold by private spouse gets remarried, she/he is no low. If you have never worked in condominium unit, or cooperative don’t know your CCA, visit http:// available nationwide and pays for Medicare Advantage Plans, also more suitable plan. There is great longer eligible. You generally cannot insurance companies to fill the employment covered in Social apartment that does not have a bit.ly/ILCCA or call (217) 785- many health care services and called Part C, combines Part A and variety among the PDP plans, so “gaps” in the Original Medicare collect benefits on your former Security, you can still be eligible separate metered water service 2533. For more information, supplies, but it doesn’t pay all of Part B services and is available in don’t hesitate to get assistance spouse’s record if you remarry, Plan. Medigap policies help pay for SSI. may apply for a refund in lieu of CALL IN COOK COUNTY: (800) your health care costs. The Original many areas. Medicare Advantage in choosing the right plan for some of the health care costs unless your later marriage ends. Residence Status: You must be exemption. Applications for this 571-2332, or VISIT: Medicare Plan includes Part A Plans is provided by private you. The Medicare website has If your former spouse dies and that the Original Medicare a resident of the United States refund are made through your www.illinoisweatherization.com (Hospital Insurance) and Part B insurance companies approved by a tool called a “plan finder” that Plan doesn’t cover. Medigap you begin receiving benefits as a and must be a citizen or a non- Aldermanic office. For information, (Medical Insurance). You can Medicare and includes Medicare helps seniors determine which “surviving divorced spouse,” you policies are standardized so you citizen lawfully admitted for CALL: (312) 744-4426 or for the Medical Benefits have Part A and/or B; most Health Maintenance Organization particular plan is a good fit,VISIT: can compare them easily. It’s may remarry after age 60 (or age 50 permanent residence. Some non- application VISIT: http://bit.ly/ people have both. (HMO) Plans, Medicare www.medicare.gov if you are disabled) without affecting MEDICARE important to compare Medigap citizens granted a special status SeniorSewerExemption PART A: Part A (Hospital Preferred Provider Organization policies because costs can vary. your eligibility for survivors benefits. by the Department of Homeland Overview: Medicare is health Insurance) helps cover inpatient Plans (PPO), Medicare Private “Extra Help” to Cut Costs of LOW INCOME HOME For information on choosing a Security may be eligible. insurance for persons 65 or older care in hospitals, skilled nursing Fee-for-Service Plans, and Prescription Drug Insurance SUPPLEMENTAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE Medigap policy, VISIT: and for younger people with certain facility care, hospice care, and Medicare Special Needs Plans. SECURITY INCOME (SSI) AID TO THE AGED, BLIND (LIHEAP) If you have limited income and http://bit.ly/CompareMedigap disabilities or permanent kidney home health care. 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The SSI program apply for Medicare three months provides income support to Apply early for LIHEAP funds, A, you could pay up to $422 each choices, extra benefits, and lower Part D premiums, co-payments, seniors choose the best Medicare helps those who have limited before your turn 65. You can apply for persons who are age 65 or older, which tend to run out quickly. month in 2018. costs. If you’re in a Medicare deductible, and coverage gap costs option for them. In addition to income and resources and are Medicare-only without claiming your blind, or disabled. You must meet If you think you may qualify for PART B: Part B (Medical Advantage Plan, you don’t need a (your “out-of-pocket expenses”). contacting Medicare, you can age 65 or older, blind, or disabled. retirement benefit. The application other eligibility criteria to receive LIHEAP, call today. 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Resources “Medicare Interactive,” a program can vary depending on the state Medicare health and prescription you can also receive Medicaid (see your CCA, visit http://bit.ly/ILCCA equipment, and many preventative However, there are still premiums are limited to $14,100 ($28,150 of the Medicare Rights Center you live in, your living situation, drug plans is October 15 through Medical section). For information, or call (217) 785-2533. For more services. The 2018 standard to pay with Medicare Advantage if married and living together). that gives free resources and and other income in your December 7, 2018 for plans starting CALL: (800) 843-6154 or VISIT: information, CALL IN COOK premium for Part B is $134 for Plans. Each year, plans decide Your home and personal property information on Medicare, VISIT: household. If you qualify for SSI, January 1, 2019. www.dhs.state.il.us COUNTY: (800) 571-2332, or most people. 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Once you receive your new water meter or an assessed household include must be at or “Medigap” policy to cover these open enrollment” for Part D plans medically necessary services only one person is eligible, a account for that residence, and the below 150% of the federal poverty card, destroy your old one.Learn gaps in Medicare coverage (see coming up (October 15 through portion of your spouse’s income account must be in good standing level using State and HHS funds, more at www.medicare.gov Medigap entry below). You may Continued on page 10 www.keenagernews.org www.keenagernews.org 10 October 2018 BENEFITS CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORNER October 2018 11 continued from pages 8-9 of the Chicago Department CTA and PACE transportation whose household incomes are of Family and Support Services; services (excluding Paratransit). below 200% of federal poverty (including hospital care, nursing Tolton Center “Peace Hub” for Community REST OF STATE: (800) 252-8966 You must apply in person or by guidelines. For clients whose facility care, therapies, dental, for the Illinois Department mail. To find a registration center earnings are up to 400% of Cardinal Blase Cupich and and eye care), supplies, and on Aging. near you, CALL: (312) 913-3110 federal poverty guidelines a Monsignor Boland blessed and medicines for persons with or to download an application, minimal one-time fee of $25 to dedicated Catholic Charities low income and few financial CONGREGATE MEALS VISIT: www.rtachicago.com $35 may apply. For information, new Father Augustus Tolton resources. Persons who are Hot, nutritious meals are served CALL: (312) 948-6821 or VISIT: Peace Center in the Austin disabled, blind, or 65 years in a social setting at lunch time PARATRANSIT www.catholiccharities.net/ccla community on the city’s west of age and older may qualify. in a senior center or restaurant. The RTA offers special travel side on Thursday, May 24. At For information, CALL: (800) For Catholic Charities congregate options for persons who cannot the dedication, guests enjoyed 843-6154 or VISIT: Veterans Benefits meals CALL IN LAKE COUNTY: ride public transportation due music by Austin neighborhood www.hfs.illinois.gov (800) 528-2000 or SOUTH to disabilities. “Paratransit” is VETERANS RIGHTS native and gospel singer Faith SUBURBS: (708) 383-0258. Other provided by specific carriers BUREAU Howard and the Catholic Food and Nutrition regions, CALL IN CHICAGO: depending on your geographic The Veterans Rights Bureau Charities choir. A reception SENIOR FOOD (312) 744-4016 for the Senior area. These carriers can pick up ensures that veterans receive the inside the building followed. NUTRITION PROGRAM Services Division of the Chicago a disabled person at their home, benefits they have earned. They The Father Augustus Tolton (SFNP) Department of Family and bring them to a destination, also publish a free, annual guide Peace Center and adjacent to veterans’ rights that they will Peace Garden serve as a true SFNP is a USDA supplemental Support Services; REST OF and make the return trip. For mail to you. For information, community resource center communities to come together food and nutrition program STATE: (800) 252-8966 for the information, CALL: (312) 663- The Peace Center is also volunteer service opportunities. CALL: (800) 382-3000 or VISIT: and “peace hub” of violence and be communities of peace. administered by the Illinois Illinois Department on Aging. 4357; for deaf or hard of hearing: a fitting example of how we The site was a gift from www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/ prevention programs in the We collectively need to be Department of Human Services TTY (312) 913-3122. can leverage the power of the the Austin Bank of Chicago. SUPPLEMENTAL rights/veterans.html neighborhood. The garden instruments of peace.” (IDHS) for low-income Chicago Catholic Church. In addition Catholic Charities began NUTRITION ASSISTANCE TAXI ACCESS PROGRAM is Catholic Charities gift to Responding to the needs residents who are 60 years to the services provided at the offering programs in December PROGRAM SNAP (SNAP) The Taxi Access Program only ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT the community and includes of the community, the Peace and older and have an annual center by Catholic Charities, and has seen a steady increase The Supplemental Nutrition operates in Chicago (though it is OF VETERANS AFFAIRS a moving sculpture by artist Center is home to programs gross income at or below Maryville Academy also offers in clients and expansion of Assistance Program (formerly administered by PACE). Riders The Illinois Department of Timothy Schmalz entitled Thou serving youth, families, 130% of the Federal Poverty pregnancy and parenting programs to meet needs. Food Stamps) is administered receive a TAP card; riders pay Veterans Affairs helps veterans Shall Not Kill. The sculpture individuals, and seniors, Income guidelines. A monthly support programs. Father Tom by the Illinois Department of only $3 for one-way taxi rides and their families understand depicts Jesus weeping over a with a particular focus on PHOTOS nutritious food package is Walsh at St. Martin de Porres Human Services (IDHS) and worth up to $20 per ride. For federal state and local resources person who has been shot. programming to build peaceful CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT provided to participants, along parish has offered his expertise provides cash assistance (in the information, CALL: and benefits available to them. “Too often our young people communities. Catholic Charities Timothy Schmalz’s ‘Thou Shall Not with supplemental food and and guidance on programming form of the Illinois LINK debit (800) 606-1282, choose “4” For information, CALL IN live in what some would say already serves 30,000 people in in the community while Kill’ sculpture in Tolton’s Peace nutrition education services. For Garden; Cardinal Cupich speaking at card) to buy approved food when prompted, or VISIT: www. CHICAGO: (312) 814-2460, are the margins of society the Austin community through more information on Catholic also referring parishioners. the dedication in the Peace Garden; items. Persons aged 60 and pacebus.com/sub/paratransit/ ILLINOIS: (800) 437-9824, or war zones,” Monsignor a variety of programs and Charities Senior Food Nutrition Engagement has begun with Monsignor Boland presents Maryville’s older or disabled must meet tap.asp or VISIT: www2.illinois.gov/ Boland said. “Their lives are services. The new Tolton Center students from Christ the King executive director, Sr. Catherine Ryan, Program, CALL: (773) 523-5758. eligibility criteria, including low veterans sacred. We need to support allows Catholic Charities to Jesuit College Prep Academy O.S.F., with a replica of the sculpture. income ($2,010 gross monthly their growth and support all deepen and expand its impact. and other area schools for MEALS ON WHEELS Legal Services CATHOLIC CHARITIES income for a household of one). Meals on Wheels provides CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVICES FOR Article reprinted from Catholic Charities Spirit Magazine, summer 2018 For information, CALL: (800) seniors who are homebound LEGAL ASSISTANCE VETERANS and unable to prepare their own 843-6154 or VISIT: (CCLA) Catholic Charities offers a Visit Catholic Charities food due to physical or mental www.dhs.state.il.us CCLA offers a wide range of range of services for veterans, at three locations during difficulties with a nutritious legal resources to low income including food, housing, Open House Chicago! lunch five days a week. Catholic Transportation individuals who otherwise could counseling, and employment Charities offers Meals on St. Louise de Marillac Chapel REGIONAL TRANSIT not afford an attorney. CCLA assistance. For information, Wheels in Lake County and the 721 N. LaSalle St. • Near North Be Part of our Family AUTHORITY assesses clients’ legal needs and CALL: (312) 655-7700 or VISIT: South Suburbs. CALL IN LAKE For information on accessible directs them to the appropriate http://bit.ly/CCVeterans Father Augustus Tolton Holy Family Villa COUNTY: (847) 546-5733 or transportation routes, CALL: resources, clinics, and/or pro Peace Center 24-hour skilled nursing/rehab facility SOUTH SUBURBS: (708) 596- 5645 W. Corcoran Pl. • Austin (312) 836-7000. bono (free) attorneys. CCLA Have Questions? 2222. For other regions, CALL IN Free or reduced fares for may also provide appropriate Peace Corner Youth Center Call (630) 257-2291 CHICAGO: (312) 744-4016 for Catholic Charities can help! seniors and persons with legal advice to clients. Legal 5022 W. Madison Ave. • Austin 12220 S. 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WATER little girls, we didn’t pretend to eat plastic and still enjoy your news. 1 small GREEN PEPPER, 1 can CREAM OF food. No sir, when we needed food we Lorraine B. took a trip to the “grocery” store, the local diced MUSHROOM SOUP Reading from Afar penny candy emporium. 3 c. CELERY, diced(you 1 can CHOW MEIN I no longer live in Illinois but your We stocked up on jelly hot dogs on can use only 2 cups if you NOODLES (3 oz.z) paper still keeps me in touch! Thanks for marshmallow buns, watermelon and prefer) orange slices, candy bananas, miniature the Keenager. 1 medium ONION, diced, ice cream cones with marshmallow tops, Do you remember the Halloway ‘Slo-Poke’ Sucker? Fred C. more or less to taste squares of yellow taffy that looked like Helped by Catholic Charities butter, wax bottles with flavored syrup in … and a Lot More Than All are welcome to this them, tiny tins of lemon curd and other it Does Today! PREPARATION: Sacred Place as we come yummy “groceries.” I lived in the 1200 block of N. Bell in the together and pray the ƒƒ Brown ground beef. If we were “sick” we bought a strip of late 30s and am familiar with the penny Rosary for our deceased paper for a penny on which were tiny dots candy stores. We had one in the 1200 ƒƒ When browned, add celery, green pepper, onion, and of colored candy; perfect pill size. And if we block of N. Leavitt where the children 1/2 cup water. Simmer until vegetables are cooked loved ones. wanted to feel worldly, we bought a small would line up during the lunch hour to through to your taste. box of candy cigarettes! purchase candy. Schley School was in the ƒƒ Add cream of mushroom soup; mix well. Stephanie Heavey 1200 block of Oakley. The store sold frozen ƒƒ When heated through, add 3/4 of the chow mein Join us on bananas and chocolate-covered pears and noodles, reserving the rest for the top. A Penny Bought a Bubble cantaloupe. The tulip cup squeeze was Cemetery Sunday available too. Rusakoff Junk yard, Gratch ƒƒ Place the mixture in a casserole dish. Bake in 350 of Fun … Mandel Funeral Home and St. Mary of degree oven for 30 minutes. November 4th at 2pm At age 78, I will never forget clutching Nazareth Hospital were all in the same ƒƒ When ready to serve, top with remaining chow mein A photo Margaret took for Catholic Charities MOUNT OLIVET ST. BENEDICT in my fist the shiny new penny earned by block or two area. Also, I can remember noodles. ALL SAINTS GOOD After Supper Visions photography program. Des Plaines SHEPHERD 111 th Street Crestwood doing some little chore for my parents and buying malted milk balls almost the size Chicago 773-239-4422 Dish can be cooked and combined earlier in the day, 847-298-0450 Orland Park rushing to the local Royal Blue Store to fork of golf balls – three for a penny! Milky Way, 708-226-9951 773-239-4422 I’m a knitting student, art student, and and then baked right before serving. ST. CASIMIR over that one-cent coin in trade for that ASCENSION Chicago a bar about three times the present size, photography student – all at Catholic HOLY CROSS QUEEN OF wonderful round blob of Double Bubble Libertyville 773-239-4422 sold for five cents. Charities! I’m so fascinated by the Calumet City HEAVEN gum! Pink soft, sweet and chewy. But even 847-362-1247 708-862-5398 Hillside ST. JOSEPH Olga Lopienski educational opportunities that Catholic River Grove more memorable was the colorful comic 708-449-8300 Charities offers senior citizens. I also ASSUMPTION HOLY 708-453-0184 paper it was wrapped in. A real, honest SEPULCHRE RESURRECTION Glenwood ST. MARY Bubble of Trouble love being able to share my stories Alsip Justice to goodness small rectangular sheet of 708-758-4772 Evergreen Park in Keenager News. I just love it all at Recipe originally published in Keenager News, 2013 708-422-3020 708-458-4770 comics! All the kids in our neighborhood My mother told me the best buy was 708-422-8720 Catholic Charities! CALVARY would run about comparing and sharing bubble gum! It would last longer and you MARYHILL ST. ADALBERT ST. MICHAEL and reading each other’s comics. Oh, what could save it. I had to hide it, because my Margaret A. Evanston Niles Niles Palatine a wonderful memory! brother would steal it from me! Anonymous Share your recipe with Keenagers. Submit recipes to: 847-864-3050 847-823-0982 847-647-9845 847-397-3284 Thank you as always for such a The Recipe Box, Keenager News Mrs. Carson (Jackie) Cross Josephine Martino Sedlak www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org Like us on Facebook wonderful and enjoyable newspaper! I 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654 have been a reader since 1989. www.keenagernews.org www.keenagernews.org 14 October 2018 PUZZLES PUZZLES October 2018 15

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U.S. Postage PAID Oak Brook, IL Humor Permit No. 65 & Nostalgia 721 NORTH LASALLE STREET by Joe Eberhardt CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60654 www.keenagernews.org Reprinted from the Joe Eberhardt archives. Harry’s Tricks and Treats We reminded Harry REMEMBER how we made that October calls for a use of a piece of burnt celebration of “Sweetest cork to make the scary Day.” A day dedicated to ghost lines on our faces the goodness of all spouses for Halloween? We also and sweethearts. Harry used the burnt cork to demurred. He explained print our nicknames on the that this year with all the push mobiles made from trials and tribulations of a discarded orange crate, a retirement they are instead 2 x 4, and some old skate Do Not Delay, Dated Material going to recognize a day wheels. For Halloween, we dedicated to Harry himself. placed a headlight on the It is called “National vehicle by nailing a tin can Grouch Day.” to the top front and put a October Birthdays lighted candle inside. Later HAPPY HUNDREDS Dolores Jakubczak 10/26 we sat on the porch telling Mary Klish 107 10/16 EXTRAORDINARY EIGHTY REMEMBER when you ghost stories. Walter Stasulas 101 10/5 Frances Sibrie-Jonte 10/16 could get so much for so Florence Wiertick 101 10/5 Catherine Lambrecht 10/25 little? You could buy sweet NIFTY NINETY Sonia Cherco 10/25 rolls for 3 cents a piece, At the senior club, Harry Raymond Robinett 10/13 apple slices and cream was named “Man of the BELATED John Depa 10/20 puffs for five cents each, Year.” When his neighbor Irene Glorioso 80 7/31 Jean Katsulis 10/24 a fresh loaf of rye bread heard of it, his reaction Marjorie Jones 80 9/28 for 20 cents, coffee for 15 was, “Well, that shows cents, and five pounds of you what kind of year we apples for a quarter. are having.” Wedding Anniversaries 72nd Robert & Susie Daelman 10/12 66th Henry & Lorraine Handler 10/11 65th Richard & Dolores Jakubczak 10/10

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