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SPIRITUALITY AND SPIRITUALITIES speak of persons who have Charismatic spirituality or a Jesuit, Franciscan, Carmelite, or Salesian spirituality, to o!er just a few What is spirituality and what makes for di!erent spiritualities? examples. Notice the pattern here – from genus to species to sub-species. As a spirituality, Christianity is a genus, Roman The word spirituality is relatively new within the English-speaking Catholicism is a species, and being a Jesuit or a Franciscan (or, in world, at least in terms of how it is being used today. Prior to my case, being an Oblate of Mary Immaculate) is a sub-species. the 1960s you would have found very few books in English with the word “spirituality” in their title, though that wasn’t true for I apologize if this seems a bit irreverent, that is, to speak so the French-speaking world. A half-century ago spiritual writers clinically of genus, species, and sub-species in reference to within Roman Catholicism wrote about spirituality but mostly cherished faith traditions wherein martyrs blood has been shed. under titles such as “The Spiritual Life” and “Ascetical Theology”, But the hope is that this can help us understand more clearly a or under the guise of devotional treatises. Protestants and complex issue and its roots. Evangelicals, for the most part, identi"ed spirituality with Roman Catholic devotions and steered clear of the word. No one serves one’s God fully, just as no one lives out one’s God-given dignity fully. We need guidance. We need trusted, What is spirituality, as generally understood within church circles God-blessed patterns of behavior and disciplines that ultimately today? De"nitions abound within spiritual writings of every sort, come from divine revelation itself. We call these religions. Then, each of which de"nes spirituality with a particular end-goal in inside of these religions, we can be further helped by models mind. Many of these de"nitions are helpful within academic of behavior lived out by certain saints and wisdom "gures. discussions but are less so outside those circles. So, let me risk Thus, inside of Christianity, we have the time-tested example simplifying things with a de"nition that’s wide, interreligious, and wisdom of 2000 years of faithful women and men who ecumenical, and hopefully simple enough to be helpful. have carved out various “disciplines” which can be helpful for us to better live out our own discipleship. Jesuit, Franciscan, Spirituality is the attempt by an individual or a group to meet Carmelite, Salesian, Mazenodian, Charismatic, Opus Dei, Focolare, and undergo the presence of God, other persons, and the cosmic Catholic Worker, Sant’Egidio, Cursillo, Acts-Missions, and Catholic world so as to come into a community of life and celebration Christian Outreach, among others, are spiritualities, and just with them. The generic and speci"c disciplines and habits that as the exercise and diet regiments of health experts can help develop from this become the basis for various spiritualities. us keep our bodies more healthy, so too can the discipleship practices of particular saints, spiritual giants, and wisdom "gures Stripped to its root, spirituality can be spoken of as a “discipline” help make our following of Jesus more faithful and generative. to which someone submits. For example, in Christianity we call ourselves “disciples” of Jesus Christ. The word “discipleship” Which one of these spiritualities is best for you? That depends takes it root in the word “discipline”. A disciple is someone who upon your individual temperament, your particular vocation and puts herself under a discipline. Hinduism and Buddhism call call, and your circumstance within life. One size doesn’t "t all. Just this a “yoga”. To be a practicing Hindu or Buddhist you need be as each snow$ake is di!erent from every other snow$ake, so too practicing a certain spiritual “discipline”, which they term a yoga. with us. God gives us di!erent gifts and di!erent callings and life And that’s what constitutes any religious practice. puts us in di!erent situations.

All religious practice is a question of putting oneself under a They say the book you need to read "nds you and "nds you certain “discipline” (which makes you a “disciple”). But we can at the exact time that you need to read it. That’s true too for distinguish among various religious “disciplines”. Aristotle gave spiritualities. The one you need will "nd you, and will "nd you at us a distinction which can be helpful here. He distinguished the exact time when you need it. between a “genus” and a “species”; e.g., bird is a genus, robin is a species. Thus looking at various spiritualities we This article was originially published on January 28, 2019 on can distinguish between “generic” disciplines and “speci"c” ronrolheiser.com disciplines: Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Taoism, and various Native Religions are “generic” spiritualities. But within each of these you will then "nd a wide range of “speci"c” spiritualities. For example within the wide category Fr. Hurley is on of Christianity you will "nd Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Episcopalians, Protestants, Evangelicals, Mormons, and pilgrimage in the Holy Congregationalists. Each of these is a species. Land so he regrets not Then we can distinguish still further: Within each of those you having an article this will "nd a wide range of “sub-species”, that is, particular Christian “disciplines”. For instance, within Roman Catholicism, we can Sunday.

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By Vincent Guider awakenings Sunday, February 24, 2019 STANDING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

The tension continues. It seems as though the divisive “Us vs. Them” choose to be Black? If your answer was “no,” you understand the concept narrative is always there wagging its ugly !nger in our faces, telling us we of racial privilege and recognize that our nation still has an issue with should not trust people outside our immediate circles. After all it is easier race that still needs to be dealt with. We are working at doing so here. In and seemingly safer to accept people living right next door to us as our keeping with the yearlong Season for Social Justice at Old St. Patrick’s, neighbors. We can get to know people next door better. We can observe our Social Action Ministries are hosting examinations of racial justice and understand where they’re coming from more conveniently. We can during February, which is also Black History Month. A Racial Wealth Gap imagine trusting them more readily if they look like us, act like us, think Simulation, produced by Bread for the World Institute, was the main like us, work, sing, dance, pray and play like us. They don’t make us as focus on February 13. The interactive session led participants through a uncomfortable as people living way on the other side of town, outside our historical timeline of government events and policies that systemically immediate circle. Those “other” people are so strange, so di"erent. We may fostered wealth inequality in our society, and how the inequities greatly !gure we have a lot to lose from those who do not embrace lifestyles we marginalized people of color and mostly bene!ted whites. The activity have grown so accustomed to. Hence the polarization we are experiencing and the takeaways were brutally eye opening and they conjured up gut today. At our best, we work at respecting and embracing all as our wrenching issues, but we had rich conversation about it all. The following neighbors. At our worst, we regard those di"erent from us as threats. We are comments from participants at the simulation. may even call them our enemies. “All of us were struck by the fact that this is a reality in our country, and certainly In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus concludes a long conversation by saying, “A not a game in the lives of many. Our discussions were rich and challenging as good measure, packed together, shaken down, and over$owing, will be we looked at our [social] responsibility in creating this gap and ways to address poured into your lap” (Luke 6:38). Many people think it is about money, it.” - Kathy Powers but let’s think about this signi!cant and often misunderstood verse. It is one that is frequently quoted before collection time in protestant services. “It was a di"cult look at To put it in the proper context, it is the 38th verse after 11 previous ones our history but essential in which Jesus is talking about how we must forgive others and especially for all of us to study, if we those we regard as enemies. So, after saying so much about enemies, are to e#ectively address or the nicer way we sometimes put it is, “those other” people, and after the systemic racism in our commanding that we be merciful, nonjudgmental, slow to judgement and society. As Catholics we condemnation, why in the 38th verse would Jesus talk about how we can must be in the lead for multiply our !nances and material resources? Well, the answer is: Jesus racial justice and educating would not and he did not. Jesus is actually instructing his disciples (that ourselves and honestly means us in Chicago today too, you know), to follow Him by treating our looking at our past is a neighbors in ways we’d want to be treated. In this Gospel, Jesus beckons required step on this path. " us beyond our biases, condemnation and apathy to open our minds, arms - Patricia Mcavoy and even our schedules to the realities and needs of others. This is a call for us to regard all as our neighbors and none as enemies. This notion really “The Simulation is a makes sense to me, especially when I think about how I’d like for God to revealing exercise in treat me in spite of my life mistakes and my mountain of ugly sins. I need Source: Corporation for Enterprise Development American history, and how this type of compassion and understanding. (Renamed “Prosperity Now”) our laws have advantaged whites and disadvantaged Knowing and loving our neighbor means considering and respecting blacks. It became apparent that at each turn and with each new piece of the experiences of immigrants, refugees, the disabled, those in the LGBT legislation, whites have gotten land and money and blacks have gotten lost community, the poor, adopted, widowed, divorced, homeless, abused, opportunity. This is why whites have on average 13 times the wealth of blacks.” abandoned, unborn and more. In many cases we are able to talk about - Eileen Sutter these topics with relative ease. However, when it comes to conversations on Race in America, some people get really nervous or angry. The very “The simulation provided the chance to look at the problems faced not only as mention of race or racism causes some to retreat, hide and avoid speaking a nation but as a city and a community. Although the solutions to these issues about it at all costs. These are such hot topics today and especially are complex, let us as a church community begin the e#ort to understand and if discussed in mixed race company. Nervous or angry reactions are take action to do good for us all.” - Kevin Kelley understandable because some people enter into these discussions with their proverbial guns loaded, determined to debate their points and win Manifestations of racism in our own city are sinful and pervasive but there is at all costs. So those who anticipate feeling blamed, attacked or talked so much we can do as a community to unpack and thwart them. We invite over in the midst of a racial conversation often prefer to not speak about you to join us in reading the prophetic book, Racial Justice and the Catholic it at all. It might be preferable to move on to other, less volatile subjects. Church by Fr. Bryan Massingale (Orbis Books). We also invite you to join us Surely, aside from Politics or Religion, few other subjects today evoke for a transparent and empowering discussion on the topic of Anti-Racism as much emotionally charged, us versus them sentiment as the topic of on February 28 here at Old St. Patrick’s led by Fr. Michael P$eger, Pastor of Race in America. It’s a tough conversation to have but a necessary one, St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago. Check page six of this Bulletin for and especially for people of Christian faith. If we are to be one bread, one details about both opportunities. body in Christ, the en$eshment of prayers that we pray and songs that we sing at Sunday Eucharist, and if we are to live as the uni!ed (human) race I end with Fr. Michael P$eger’s words only one week ago. He said, “We we were created to be, we must dialog openly and honestly about race. cannot simply pray and talk about racism. As Christians we must actively Matters of race are as central to American history, culture and discourse as stand with our brothers and sisters facing racial injustices and work to sacramental life is to the Roman Catholic Church. counteract systems oppressing them.” We take this time during the Season for Social Justice and Black History Month 2019 to think about giving in I continue here by speaking from my own racial lense as a Black man the sense that Jesus meant it in the Gospel. Let us be people courageous living in this nation which is full of opportunity indeed, but we still have enough to have the hard conversations, seek better understandings of a challenge before us. For those who feel that we in America live in a systems that divide us and stand with our neighbors for racial justice. post-racial society, ask yourself this question: given the situation in which Enemies no more! many Blacks in America live today, and if given the choice, would you visit us at oldstpats.org 3 March at a glance EVENT DATE | TIME | LOCATION CONTACT February Book Club Mon. Feb. 25 | 7 – 8:30 pm | The Book Cellar - 4736 N. Lincoln Rachelle Lindo OSP Next [email protected] The Creighton Model FertilityCare: Weds. Feb. 27 | 7 - 8:30 pm, Room 25 A | 711 W. Monroe Lisa Jurski Introductory Session [email protected]. Fr. Michael P!eger Racial Justice Thurs. Feb. 28 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 625 W. Adams Kayla Jackson Presentation [email protected] First Friday Club Fri. March 1 | Noon | 65 W. Jackson Blvd. "rstfridayclubchicago.org Ms. Joy Loverde Indoor Winter Farmers Market Sun. March 10 | 9 am - 2 pm | Hughes Hall Kayla Jackson [email protected] The Next Chapter Sun. March 10 | 11 am - Doors open at 10:45 | 703 W. Monroe [email protected] March Gathering The Carnivore’s Dilemma: Sun. March 10 | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | 625 W. Adams bit.ly/2UXfdmt A Free One Earth Film Festival Event Experience on Tap: OSP Edition Sun. March 10 | 6:15 pm | Hughes Hall bit.ly/2E5I56q Encore & OSP Next Siamsa Na Ngael Tue. March 12 | 7:30pm | Chicago Symphony Center cso.org or 312-294-3000

First Lenten Evening of Re!ection Weds. March 13 | 7 - 8:15 pm Bob Kolatorowicz Speaker: Al Gustafson [email protected] BLACK HISTORY MONTH REFLECTION 2 Sunday, February 24 Carol Moseley-Braun - Pioneer in Illinois Politics

Carol Elizabeth Moseley-Braun is a graduate of the University of Illinois, diplomat, politician and attorney who served the United States Senate from 1993 to 1999 for the State of Illinois. She was the "rst female Senator from Illinois, the "rst African-American Senator, the "rst Senator of African-American descent for the United States Democratic Party and the "rst woman to defeat an incumbent U.S. Senator in a statewide election. She was the only female U.S. Senator from Illinois until the election of Tammy Duckworth in January 2017. As a senator, Moseley Braun helped champion women's rights, civil rights, "nancial oversight for the state, educational reforms, and gun control laws among other issues until her time in o$ce was a%ected by claims that she misused funds from her 1992 campaign. No charges were ever "led.

Moseley-Braun was the United States Ambassador to New Zealand from 1999 until 2001 and a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency in 2004. In November 2010, Braun began her campaign for Mayor of Chicago. The former Senator placed fourth in a "eld of six candidates, losing to Rahm Emanuel. Carol Moseley-Braun Since then, Moseley Braun has been working as a business consultant and started an organic foods company Born August 16, 1947 called Good Foods Organics.

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Name: Annabelle Revak, Soprano Ʉ(/Pianist) Typical Masses You Sing: 5 pm How long have you been singing at OSP? Two years Ʉ Primary profession: Composer, Music Director, Pianist Favorite OSP piece of music: Ever We Praise You (Lawton), St Ann Glory to God What's top on your personal playlist: Vince Guaraldi, George Winston, Ingrid Michaelson, Jason Robert Brown, Leonard Bernstein.

JANUARY BAPTISMS

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. ~ Matthew 28: 19-20

Christian Cary Plunkett Dylan Joseph Wilson Lucille Marcelline Roos John and Jennifer Plunkett Joseph and Colleen Wilson Thomas Roos and Jennifer Gallagher John and Mary Vivoda Logan Jacob Ferrell Dorothy Elizabeth Vivoda Jacob Ferrell and Paige Schuler Lawrence Anthony Krato#l Anthony Krato#l and Margaret Declan Stolle Marvinac Lucy Mae Jones Dorn Kevin and Jennifer Marvinac Matthew and Susan Jones Austin Scott Johnson John and Kristie Kosirog Julia McBain Turner Mark Johnson and Rochelle Charlotte Elyse Kosirog Chad and Mary Turner Edens

Grant Edward Cumming Peter MacPherson Wol" Caelan Thomas Campbell John and Sarah Cumming Peter and Sheila Wol" William and Nicole Campbell

Harlowe Violet Cisbani Arabella Moon Chin Lucas Edward Jares Raymond and Maegan Cisbani Ronald and Tamara Chin Kristopher and Margaret Jares

Lillian Maureen Quinn Sawyer Edison Sochacki Daniel Michael Jares Gerald and Maureen Quinn Chad and Tamlin Sochacki Kristopher and Margaret Jares

Quinn Henry Hughes Collett Elise McClintock Owen Robert Radziewicz Alex and Kelly Hughes Ryan and Kristin McClintock Jason and Meghan Radziewicz

Theodore Francis Trimble Martin Christopher Moran Emmett Jude Agustin Louis and Lindsay Trimble Jason and Molly Moran Frederick and Maura Agustin

visit us at oldstpats.org 5 SEASON FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE seasons for sj for seasons Racial Justice in America As a continuation of the Season for Social Justice here at Old St. Pat's, we are using February to deeply examine racial justice. What does racial justice look like? What does a healthy conversation on racial justice feel like? And just how do we achieve it? There are no quick fixes, but there is real work for us to do as people of faith who seek justice. We invite you to participate in this month’s programming for an introduction to systemic racism.

Read: Racial Justice and the Catholic Church by Fr. Bryan N. Massingale

Stop by Hughes Hall after today's morning masses or come to the 3rd !oor of the Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center on a weekday in the coming weeks to pick up a copy at a bargain rate of only $18. The book can also be purchased online.

Mark your calendars and prepare to share your thoughts and re!ections at a book discussion meeting on Sunday, March 3 or Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 pm at 711 W. Monroe, Room 25AB

Upcoming Programs: FR. MICHAEL PFLEGER RACIAL JUSTICE PRESENTATION Thursday, Feb. 28 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 625 W. Adams

We are honored to welcome Fr. Michael P!eger to Old St. Pat's for a discussion on racial justice and the role of the Catholic Church. The objective of this session is to deepen understandings of conscious, unconscious, overt and covert, personal and structural racism in Chicago today and to also call the faithful to work for true racial justice both personally and as a faith community.

Fr. P!eger will lead us through an intriguing conversation enabling us to: • Examine ways racism and white privilege look and work today • Hear what Jesus, the scriptures and Catholic Social Teaching say about racial justice • Move beyond anger, ignorance, apathy and guilt to foster true anti-racism with our neighbors • Stand along side our neighbors in the pursuit of racial justice in Chicago today

Please register at: tinyurl.com/y8dzea4u Questions? Contact: Kayla Jackson, [email protected] or Vincent Guider, [email protected]

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SPIRITUAL MAKEOVER: BECOMING A NEW CREATION Back by popular demand, a women's retreat | April 5 - 7, 2019

What is it about the quiet that invites us deeper – the darkness that wraps herself around us or the stillness that urges us to ponder? No doubt about it, something about the quiet calls us home.

“Come inside,” she whispers. “Come rekindle the !re.”

Join us for a women’s weekend of renewal In the midst of the city. We will pause together at the Cenacle Retreat House just minutes from Lake Michigan to assess our spiritual homes, consider opportunities for our own interior makeovers and strengthen our foundations. Together, we’ll pray ourselves into a new creation in anticipation of the coming Easter season. Sign up by February 28 for Early Bird pricing! Act quickly, as space is limited to 35. Please go to bit.ly/2DegvSJ for pricing and to register.

The retreat will be facilitated by Laura Field, Kathleen Quinn, and Al Gustafson. Registration fee includes meals, retreat direction, materials, and housing for the weekend. You may choose to request a 'single' room (no roommate) or 'double' room (you will be assigned or can request a speci!c roommate).

Reflection from a former retreatant

Every once in a while, it's important to re"ect on where you have been, what is important to you and identify areas that need attention. I had not been on a retreat in over 30 years. I saw the Spiritual Makeover Retreat as an opportunity to re"ect on where I was in my spiritual life and what changes I needed to make as well as an opportunity to be in community with other women.

In the quiet of a courtyard, a walk through the busy Chicago streets, in discussion with a group or individual re"ection, through music, song and even spontaneous dance, the spiritual makeover took me on a journey of self-examination and self-discovery.

The prospect of going to the retreat alone was very intimidating for me, but what I found was a deep kinship with the other women attending the retreat. We were of all ages and walks of life. By the end of the retreat I felt both a#rmed and challenged. It was an important reminder that we all need to take the time to connect and re"ect.

- Mary Pat Watt

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THE CARNIVORE’S DILEMMA: A FREE ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL EVENT Sunday, March 10 | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | 625 W. Adams

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SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE team green “The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s food and textile needs in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs….Every person involved in food systems—growers, food processors, distributors, retailers, consumers, and waste managers—can play a role in ensuring a sustainable agricultural system.” - Agricultural Sustainability Institute, University of California Davis

JUST ROOTS

Just Roots Chicago is a non-pro!t organization located on the south side of Chicago that was founded in the fall of 2017. Founders Sabrina Poulin and Sean Ruane noticed how local communities lacked access to local sustainably grown produce because of socio-economic, educational, and cultural barriers. These two began to think of ways they could reduce these barriers to allow people access food that is good for their families, their neighborhoods, and the environment.

Just Roots operates a ¼ acre farm at 4500 South Federal Street where they grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible $owers using sustainable practices. Farm produce is distributed to local food pantries and farmers’ markets, and is available for purchase through food shares in their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. They also o%er 8-week educational programming in sustainable gardening and farming to schools and local neighborhood groups; participants learn to implement environmentally friendly growing methods in home and community gardens. In its !rst year of operation, Just Roots distributed 4,000 lbs. of local sustainably grown produce, with 50% going to local food pantries, and 50% to area farmers’ markets and households through CSA shares; Just Roots also provided free educational programming to 300 young and adult learners.

Just Roots partners with other non-pro!ts, including our own Kinship Initiative, DePaul University, St. James Catholic Church, and San Miguel School and Community Center to achieve its mission of cultivating community. Individuals and groups can tour the farm Mondays and Saturdays starting in March. Their Educational Programming begins May 6 and continues through June 24; a second session begins August 5 and continues through September 23. Want to get your hands dirty and experience sustainable agriculture in a hands-on way? Just Roots welcomes volunteers at their farm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the growing season. To learn more about how you can be part of Just Roots’ e%orts to help south siders enjoy food that is just plain good, contact Just Roots at [email protected] or visit their website at justrootschicago.org ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL AND WINTER FARMERS’ MARKETS AT OSP SUNDAY, MARCH 45

There are two great opportunities to engage with the sustainable agriculture movement coming up on Sunday, March 10 at OSP. As part of the One Earth Film Festival, OSP will show the !lm “The Carnivore’s Dilemma” from 12:30 - 2:30 in the space at 625 West Adams. This !lm highlights the environmental damage of industrial agriculture, and the men and women who are creating a di%erent way of farming. Doors open at noon. Also, Faith in Place is sponsoring an Indoor Winter Farmers Market in Hughes Hall from 9 am - 2 pm that same day. Local vendors will be selling seasonal produce, honey, eggs, meat, !sh, baked goods, health and beauty products, preserves, and more. If your schedule allows, you can shop the Farmer’s Market early, and then attend the !lm. OSP CREATION CARE TEAM WELCOMES YOU! OSP Are you interested in social justice and the environment? Want to be a faithful steward for our common home? Then connect with OSP’s Creation Care Team. For more information, contact Kayla Green Jackson at (312) 798-2399 or [email protected] Team

visit us at oldstpats.org 9 CONCERNING FORGIVENESS concerning forgiveness concerning By Bernadette Gibson

Today’s Gospel asks us to re!ect on Loving and Mercy. The God of peace, reconciliation and healing, helps us to not be de"ned by the things that separate us but by the things that unite us together. Where else do we "nd the invitation to love our enemies, to do good to those who hate us, bless those who curse us, and more. Pretty much nowhere. Why? Because it makes no sense. Jesus comes to us, to proclaim a kingdom that is in almost every way di$erent from the kingdom of the world, the world that says we should look out for number one, that we should love only those who love us and hate those who hate us, RVJEQSPRVP .

We live in a world today where examples are o$ered to love in hopes of getting a return either loved back or some other bene"t. We are reminded this week that our lesson is to love without expecting anything back from others because this is how God loves. I have been reflecting these past few weeks about how love transcends self-interest, and the one thing that prompts mercy is not self-serving but rather about those receiving love and mercy. Forgiveness in most cases is not something that occurs instantly and spontaneously. Jesus directs our attention to God, the one who abounds in compassion, mercy, love, and forgiveness. And because that’s so hard for us to believe, Jesus ultimately won’t just talk about that love, he’ll show it, spreading his arms out on good Friday in God’s loving embrace to each and all of us.

Besides demonstrating concretely that forgiveness is possible in a modern world which seems to doubt it, also in the political realm, we need to present clearly a case where forgiveness contributes to an individual's own well-being as well as to society at large. There are so many places in our own City where violence has become institutionalized and made a part of the culture. This cycle of fear and hatred needs to be broken. We all must look, learn and change. Jesus goes beyond justice and shows mercy and we must do the same. It is unnatural, and goes against our "instincts" to move beyond seeking justice and instead to show mercy as an act of God's Grace and as an instruction to us as disciples. This is the way the Kingdom of God operates. I love to read through the Gospels and hear Jesus preach His messages which go directly contrary to our human nature and our capacity to know and understand our ability to be aware of the world around us. Truly we as humans are fearfully and wonderfully made. As a people of faith, we might say that the hidden, inscrutable dimensions of our lives are the arena in which the purposes of God may be at work.

As I read this Gospel for this week, I began to pray about the abuse crisis and summit being held this week in Rome. As a people of God we have a responsibility and commitment to the people who have been entrusted to us. We as a Church believe in forgiveness, conversion, and reconciliation. We know that nothing seriously transforming in the church can happen without deep prayer and a deep relationship with God, but having said that, prayer alone will not solve the problems before us as a Church in need of healing, absolution and forgiveness. The grace of the sacrament of reconciliation works by changing our hearts, and to truly change, we need to begin to begin to live di$erently. The church is far from perfect and our relationship to Her is very complex. There are many among us who have a growing concerns for the institutional at large. Jesus is not commanding His followers to blindly forgive, freely forget whatever o$enses have occurred, and unconditionally reconcile even with those who are unremorseful for what they have done to hurt or o$end. That is not what Jesus said. Jesus attached a condition to the forgiveness directive, we are called to forgive o$enses in light of true repentance. Jesus gathered his "rst apostles and exhorted them to leave their former lives behind and change. I am going to look at this Lent as a movement to seek, accept and pray about forgiveness as a spiritual practice. It will be a grace, and a gift for the people and teachings for which I will pray. A radical call to forgiveness, love and mercy points to the extraordinary character of Jesus who addresses a challenge to love us anew, in the here and now. He who invites us to this radical expression of God’s benevolence and compassion and He who will also give us the grace and inner strength to be radically loving and patient with ourselves in our present. According to St. Augustine: “It is a di$erent matter in the case of someone who loves God and Christ.” In such a loving disciple, everything is possible. Trusting in the grace of God, the Christian disciple who is called to be radically loving, radically generous and radically God-like is able to say: i*OIJNXIPJTUIFTPVSDFPGNZTUSFOHUI *IBWFTUSFOHUIGPSFWFSZUIJOHw

Bernadette Gibson is the Director of Pastoral Care at Old Saint Patrick’s Church.

10 visit us at oldstpats.org ENCORE: FOR THOSE ,- AND BETTER encore Inspiring Mind & Spirit Through Learning, Service & Fun EXPERIENCE ON TAP: OLD ST. PAT\S JAZZ CAFE EDITION Sunday, March 10 | 6:15 pm | Hughes Hall

Join Encore and OSP Next for cross- generational table discussions about our time at Old St. Pat's. We will share Last Sunday’s Encore Cafe hosted a New Orleans stories over Style Jazz Brunch. The music, the scrumptious food dinner and drinks about OSP, our journey here, and how to get and our new space at 625 made for a memorable the most out of this community. Let's come together to share event. our experiences and learn from each other! As you see, after some major “brunching,” guests Please register so that we can provide our best hospitality couldn’t resist taking to the dance "oor. (though walk-ins will be welcome, too). A $10 donation is suggested to help cover the cost of dinner and drinks. Contact Many thanks to the musicians from the Rachelle at [email protected] with any questions. VanderCook College of Music and the fun-loving Encore crowd (those 50 and better) who left for Register here: bit.ly/2E5I56q home with a swing in their step.

ENCORE GOES TO THE THEATRE MASS & DINNER Saturday, March 30 | 8 pm | Steppenwolf Sunday, March 31 | After 5 pm Mass Theatre - 1700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL Santorini's - 800 W. Adams

OSP member Michael Join us for dinner Patrick Thornton, co- at Santorini's founder and artistic Restaurant in Greek director of The Gift Town. There is free Theatre, presents this valet parking and powerful and timely we will do separate drama at Steppenwolf. checks. Running time is 90 minutes, no intermission. Contact Marion O' Connell if you would like to join Optional mix and mingle us! [email protected] or (312) 819 -7453 with post show discussion with cast and crew.

Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her ENCORE BOARD MEETING own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn, played by Sunday, March 24 | 9 am Michael Patrick Thornton, of improper relations with one of the male students. Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for 711 W. Monroe - Library Best Play. All are welcome to join the Encore Board at our March Advanced registration required. Please go to bit.ly/2V8i5Nm meeting when we'll be planning upcoming Encore to register. Questions? Contact Mary Kay Slowikowski - events for Spring and Summer. marykayslowikowski@gmail or (630) 661- 2070 visit us at oldstpats.org 11 THE FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF CHICAGO

happenings Friday, March 1 | Noon | Presidents Hall - 65 West Jackson Blvd

The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes... Ms. Joy Loverde

Author: Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? and The Complete Eldercare Planner.

Many of us might become--if we aren’t already--the caregivers for grandparents, parents, spouses, siblings, and beloved friends. Without careful planning, that role as caregiver can put our own physical, emotional, !nancial, housing, and legal needs at risk.

But wait--what about you and me, especially if we have no children or others to rely on as we grow older? Joy Loverde points to the increasing percentage of the middle- aged and Baby Boomers who are aging solo: the never married, separated, divorced, and widowed. Given this reality, the number one question we all need to ask ourselves is, “Who will take care of me and be my advocate when I’m old?

To make your reservation, please visit our website: www.!rstfridayclubchicago.org by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, before 5 pm. There is no processing/registration fee to reserve online. For additional information please call (312.466.9610) or email: $cc@!rstfridayclubchicago.org

THE CREIGHTON MODEL FERTILITYCARE: INTRODUCTORY SESSION Wednesday, February 27 | 7 - 8:30 pm, Room 25 A | 711 W. Monroe

We know that authentically giving ourselves to our relationships includes being intentional about everything from communication to prioritizing time spent with one another. But another component to this mysterious endeavor is how we intentionally and authentically give ourselves to one another in ways that are creative and give life to the relationship and to the world.

Whether you are currently in a relationship, engaged, married, or simply interested in learning more wisdom around women’s health and fertility awareness, join us for this conversation and introductory session about the Creighton Model of FertilityCare.

The session will be facilitated by Lisa Jurski, a member of Old St. Pat’s. Lisa has been a Creighton practitioner for several years and has taught hundreds of couples in Chicago about Creighton and the life-giving gift it can be for relationships and women’s health. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa at [email protected].

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CIVIC CELEBRATION BRUNCH Saturday, March 16 | 8 am - 12 pm | 625 W. Adams

SET UP, SERVE AND BREAK DOWN!

If you’d like to join in the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at Old St. Pat’s on Saturday, March 16, please reach out.

We’re a fun group of folks who will set up the brunch, serve the meal, and help break down the venue. Of course, we will feed you a lovely Irish breakfast! Contact Linda Vasquez at lindav@ oldstpats.org if you are interested.

12 visit us at oldstpats.org LENTEN EVENINGS OF REFLECTION evenings of reflection of evenings SAVE THE DATE

As companions on the journey through Lent to Easter, we invite you to join us at our three Lenten Evenings of Reflection!

Wednesday, March 13 | 7 - 8:15 pm | Speaker: Al Gustafson

Wednesday, March 27 | 7 - 8:15 pm | Speaker: John Horan

Wednesday, April 10 | 7 - 8:15 pm (includes reconciliation service with opportunity for individual confession) | Speaker: Beth Knobbe

ADVENTURES IN CONTEMPLATION Sunday, March 10 | Noon - 4:30 pm & Sundays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7 & 14 6:15 – 8:15 pm | 711 W. Monroe 25AB | $50 | Facilitator: Al Gustafson

The Gift of Life will explore the process of death and dying as part of, rather than the end of, life’s journey. This experience will be made up of a daily meditation practice, spiritual reading and small group conversation that will keep our relationship with death and dying at the center of our prayer throughout Lent. The experience will begin with a Sunday afternoon retreat (lunch provided) and include five more Sunday evenings for additional learning and small group companionship.

Can death become something more than an enemy to fight and a tragedy when it arrives? We will find out together by committing ourselves to daily meditation as we explore the insights of psychology, religious wisdom, and medical science looking at the end of life. This experience is intended for people with an established Centering Prayer or meditation practice, but all are welcome, and a brief orientation to Centering Prayer will be part of the Sunday retreat.

The written and video materials we will be using are from Contemplative Outreach, Fr. Thomas Keating and the former hospice worker and Buddhist teacher, Kathleen Dowling Singh. Please go to bit.ly/2FG8NEw to register.

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OSP Next OSP Next Forum OSP Next is the community for Young Adults at Old St. Pat’s! There’s no ”signing up” - if you’re here, you’re part of the community! @OSPnext Simply join us anytime for one of the events or opportunities listed. Email [email protected] with any questions. Want to stay up to date with OSPNext events? We’ve made it even easier for you! Go to goo.gl/elWLGA to access the OSPNext calendar and/or add it to your own personal calendar. OSP NEXT LEADERSHIP MEETING Sunday, March 24 | After 5 pm Mass | 718 W. Adams - Dining Room (OSP Rectory)

We invite everyone to join us for our leadership meeting. We will gather for dinner and conversation, and then plan some events together.

We will meet in the rectory dining room on the third "oor immediately following 5:00 Mass. You can either ring the bell by the front door on Adams St. or walk behind the altar after Mass. We will %nish in time for people to go to 8:00 Mass, too.

Everyone is welcome, whether you've just arrived in Chicago or been here for years!

MARCH BOOK CLUB Monday, March 25 | 7:00p - 8:30 pm The Book Cellar - 4736 N. Lincoln Ave

For our March book, we are reading Uncommon Type, a collection of short stories by two time Oscar winner Tom Hanks.

Newcomers are always welcome! Just read the book and show up.

EXPERIENCE ON TAP: OLD ST. PAT1S EDITION Sunday, March 10 | 6:15 pm | Hughes Hall

Join Encore and OSP Next for cross-generational table discussions about our time at Old St. Pat's. We will share stories over dinner and drinks about OSP, our journey here, and how to get the most out of this community. Let's come together to share our experiences and learn from each other!

Please register so that we can provide our best hospitality (though walk-ins will be welcome, too).

A $10 donation is suggested to help cover the cost of dinner and drinks. Contact Rachelle at [email protected] with any questions. Please register here: bit.ly/2E5I56q

14 visit us at oldstpats.org THE NEXT CHAPTER MARCH GATHERING

Sunday, March 10 | 11:00 am - Doors open at 10:45 am after mass | 703 W. Monroe life community

Mark your calendars and please join us on Sunday, March 10. Deb Wilson will be speaking on Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Management and Life Balance: Leveraging the Interconnectedness of the Mind, Body and Heart to reduce Stress, Build Resiliency and Optimize Health and Wellbeing.

We are a group of Widows and Widowers creating new friendships to live, laugh and experience life through social interaction with friends from OSP living in and around the city and suburbs. Come join us as we gather to share our new beginnings together planning fun %lled activities such as movies, boat tours, art exhibits, wine tastings, group meetings and much more. Keep an eye on our bulletin for future events. Looking forward to seeing you. HARMONY, HOPE, & HEALING Sunday, April 28 | 1:00 pm | Galleria Marchetti - 825 W Erie St

Thank you for helping us "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as we celebrate Black History Month!

Save the Date! Harmony, Hope & Healing invites you to join us at HeartBeat 2019: Music with a Mission, honoring Justice Anne Burke. Featuring the Harmony, Hope & Healing Choir and Rich Daniel and Dean Rolando from the City Lights Orchestra of Chicago

For tickets visit harmonyhopeandhealing.org/heart-beat-2019 or call the Harmony, Hope & Healing o$ce at 312-466-0267

Mark your calendar for the OSP Parents GREATER CHICAGO FOOD and Tots Group Easter Egg Hunt and DEPOSITORY AND OUTREACH Celebration! Help Stamp Out Hunger in Chicago We have been partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository here at OSP for over 25 years. By volunteering at GCFD, our Outreach Partners (Su Casa, The Boulevard, and House of Mary and Joseph Shelter) receive food credits for their programs.

These food credits help feed the residents while providing nutritional food items too. UPCOMING DATES: Saturday, March 9 Tuesday, March 12 8:30 am - 11:15 am 9 am - 12 pm 8:30 am - 11:15 am (Every Second Tuesday) (Every second Saturday) Contact: Contact: Jim Holbrook Mary Beth Riley jamesjholbrookjr@yahoo. [email protected] or com or 773-237-2625 630-655-9447

visit us at oldstpats.org 15 "But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." - Lk 6:35-36 hearts & prayers & hearts Sunday, February 24, 2019 Book of Patrick: Louis Bruno, Marguerite Chinn, Women and Men of Faith Joan W. Flannery, Gerald W. Getty, Bea Healy, Readings: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/Ps 103:1- Michael Kaczmarek, Miriam Komie, Ginny Dalton 2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38 Kunkel, Jennifer Lynch, Beatrice H. Tiano Mass Remembrances: Friday, March 1, 2019 9:30 am Lois Bedenk (†) Readings: Sir 6:5-17/Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35 Kate Margaret Farrell [35a]/Mk 10:1-12

11:15 am Joe Kurcz (†) Mass Remembrances: David Deitz (†), Bettie Clement Bowen (†) Beeby (†), David Hughes (†) Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin 5:00 pm Dorothy Jordan (†) Book of Patrick: Joseph Caruso, Beatrice Ann (d. October 20, 1922) James "Jimmy" Tierney (†) Cunningham, Mr. & Mrs.James F. Dudley, Beatrice J. Fischer, John V. Hagan, Jr., Patrick Horan, Cpl. Conner Thomas Lowry, U.S.M.C., Saint of the Day for February 26 Book of Patrick: William V. Fritz, Mark H. George T. Mannos, Donald Meersman, Mr & Mrs. Gonzalez, M.D. , George Goodridge, Donald P. Michael Moore, Katrice Morris, Munster-Harnett If anyone knew rejection, ridicule and Kelly, James Murphy, Sr., Maria De Los Pintado, Family, Kathryn R. Paoli, Charlie Shaw, Stelle disappointment, it was today’s saint. But Martin L. Regan, Rosemary Shiro Schultz, Shimaitis, Camillo Volini, John V. Hagan, Jr. such trials only brought Maria Bertilla Devera Stevenson, Patty Stiles, Samuel R. & Boscardin closer to God and more Phyllis Thompson, Judith Ann Zemaitisl Saturday, March 2, 2019 determined to serve him. Readings: Sir 17:1-15/Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18 [cf. 17]/Mk 10:13-16 Born in Italy in 1888, the young girl lived in Monday, February 25, 2019 fear of her father, a violent man prone to Book of Patrick: Roberto D. Cruz, Sr., Mary Readings: Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Mk jealousy and drunkenness. Her schooling Finnegan, A. D. Moyer, John D. Rosenkranz, 9:14-29 was limited so that she could spend more Robert "Bob" Gallaway, Edward Joseph time helping at home and working in the McMenamin, Mass Remembrance: Kevin Moyer (†) !elds. She showed few talents and was Book of Patrick: Elaine Becker, William Becker, Sunday, March 3, 2019 often the butt of jokes. Kenneth Craig Breigel, Maureen Joan Danaher, Readings: Sir 27:4-7/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. Elsie Janos Dragisic, Helen E. Hinkes, John J. & In 1904, she joined the Sisters of Saint 2a]/1 Cor 15:54-58/Lk 6:39-45 Dorothy Jiganti, John C. "Jack" Pettigrew, Don Dorothy and was assigned to work in the Hernando Elejalde Toro Prayer Requests kitchen, bakery and laundry. After some time Maria received nurses’ training and Tuesday, February 26, 2019 For Those Who Are Sick began working in a hospital with children Angela Finnerty, Patricia Cassidy, Tony Readings: Sir 2:1-11/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39- su"ering from diphtheria. There the young Belmonte 40 [cf. 5]/Mk 9:30-37 nun seemed to !nd her true vocation: nursing very ill and disturbed children. For Those Who Have Recently Died Mass Remembrance: Cate Cristol Freedman Later, when the hospital was taken over Michael Cyrnek, Marjorie J. Harrington, by the military in World War I, Sister Book of Patrick: Betty and Lee Conlon, William Detective Brian Simonsen, Alyson Marie Cuda, James Cunningham, Richard Degnan, Rossi Smit., Sister of Dr. Marvin Rossi Maria Bertilla fearlessly cared for patients Dorothy Jordan, Emmett Morrissay, Frank amidst the threat of constant air raids and Reynolds, William L. Schiffler, Mary Agnes Please contact Bernadette Moore Gibson at bombings. Treanor, Carole Valela, Kathleen & Wilbur 312-798-2389 for Pastoral Care Services. Woodrow, Susan Troyke She died in 1922 after su"ering for many years from a painful tumor. Some of the Wednesday, February 27, 2019 patients she had nursed many years before Readings: Sir 4:11-19/Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, were present at her canonization in 1961. 174, 175 [165a]/Mk 9:38-40 Re ection Book of Patrick: Dorothy Borger, Anne and Philip Brokenshire, Mary Ann Butler, Tessie This fairly recent saint knew the hardships Cody, Joanne Gresik, F. Owen McKeaney, Mary, of living in an abusive situation. Let us pray Francis & Thomas Shimandle to her to help all those who are su"ering Thursday, February 28, 2019 from any form of spiritual, mental, or Parish Counselor: If you or someone you physical abuse Readings: Sir 5:1-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/ know is in need of counseling services, Mk 9:41-50 please contact Old St. Patrick’s Parish Counselor, Sarah Thompson at saraht@ Mass Remembrance: Molly Fetzer oldstpats.org or 773-234-9630.

(†) = Deceased

16 visit us at oldstpats.org Mass Schedule Wedding Schedule information general Sunday If you are engaged and would like to inquire 7 am, 8 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 5 pm, and 8 pm about a possible wedding date at Monday – Friday (Daily Mass) 7 am and 12:10 pm Old St. Patrick's, please complete the wedding inquiry form and send to Church is open for Personal Prayer: Monday – Friday: 7 am – 1 pm [email protected]

Reconciliation For general wedding information, please Fridays at 11:45 am, or upon request. refer to Sacraments/Marriage at Liturgical Ministry www.oldstpats.org. If you feel called to serve as a Hospitality Minister, Eucharistic Minister or Lector for one of our Sunday Wedding Banns liturgies, please contact Tom Micinski at tmicinski@ oldstpats.org. The Baptismal Program & Schedule To schedule a baptism, please contact Lauren Ga!ey at [email protected]. Nursery Service Nursery service is available during the 9:30 am and 11:15 am Masses in the Frances Xavier Warde School building. Enter the school on Des Plaines Street. Photo Credit: Andre LaCour Low-gluten Host Old St. Pat’s has low-gluten hosts available for those May the winds of heaven dance between you. members who, for health reasons, could not receive regular Communion hosts. If you would like to receive I. FEBRUARY TU, TVWX a low-gluten host, please contact Tom Micinski at Madona Cumar & Pushkar Malhotra [email protected]. Carlota Janet Lou & Joseph Vincent Nasti Sign-Language Interpreter II. MARCH T, TVWX Upon request, a sign language interpreter can be Sarah Ann Detmer & Mark Christopher Palmer available at the 11:15 am or 5 pm Mass on Sundays, as well as for holidays and holy days of obligation. It would be most appreciative if you would give us 5 days III. MARCH X, TVWX of advance notice. To request access to a sign language Kelly Marie Brennan & Geo!rey Taylor Powell interpreter at Mass, please contact [email protected]. Old St. Patrick’s Website Be sure to visit our website, www.oldstpats.org, for the most up-to-date information. Livestream Services Our 5 pm Mass is available LIVE online every Sunday. To join us, visit livestream.com/oldstpats. Questions? Book of Patrick & Mass Intentions Contact Leanne Kelly at [email protected].

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Pastoral Care Ministry Youth Ministry: Foundations & Bernadette Gibson Blueprints PARKING AT OLD ST. PAT’S 312-798-2389 prayer line Courtney Malawy For your convenience, we are providing information to make parking [email protected] 312-798-2329 easily accessible for everyone who visits Old St. Pat’s. Please continue 312-493-8737 pastoral cell [email protected] to check back on the parking availability in these lots. We will Reception (711 W. Monroe) Carly Ann Braun continue to have updated information for you. We appreciate your Deniese Montgomery 312-798-2391 patience and understanding. [email protected] [email protected] SUNDAYS 312-648-1021 Rite of Christian The Mary and Bill Aronin Parking Lot 1: Parking is available in this lot until 9:30 pm on Sundays. Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Center for Social Concerns Parking Lot 2 & 3: Parking is available in these lots until 1:00 pm on Keara Ette 703 W. Monroe Sundays. 312-798-2328 Chicago, IL 60661 [email protected] Lot 5: All spaces are complimentary for OSP guests. Please pull a Career Transitions Center ticket from the OSP branded parking box upon entry and use this Resident Theologian Presenter Deb Wilson for validation upon exit. Please utilize this lot and then kindly free up Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson 312-906-9908 space for those attending the next Mass. 312-831-9373 [email protected] [email protected] WEEKNIGHTS (AFTER 5:30 PM) Coprodeli, Peru Retreat Program: Beloved Beth Marek You may park in the roped o! section of Lot 1 until 9:30 pm on Polly Mulhearn 312-831-9361 weeknights (entrance on Monroe). Once this section is full, you may 312-798-2316 [email protected] park in the remainder of the lot. Please retrieve a time stamped [email protected] parking pass from the security desk in 711 W. Monroe and place it on Social Justice Friends of Fabretto, Nicaragua the dashboard of your vehicle. Kayla Jackson Tom Gleason 773-227-6556 In Lot 5 there are 100 spaces open nightly from 6pm - 11:59pm; early 312-798-2399 arrival or extended time charged at posted rates. [email protected] [email protected] Immigrant & Refugee Harmony, Hope & Healing SATURDAYS (Wedding Parking) Committee Marge Nykaza Parking Lot 2-3: Parking is available in these lots from 10 am until 312-466-0267 [email protected] 7 pm on Saturdays. Parked cars must be moved following the marge@harmony Special Events (Fundraisers) ceremony, to make space for wedding guests arriving after. hopeandhealing.org Sheila Greifhahn Lot 5: 200 spaces are open for Wedding guests. Lot gates open for 312-798-2343 Horizons for Youth OSP guests during ceremonies; please be considerate of guests [email protected] Brian Broccolo arriving for later ceremonies Kathleen Quinlan 312-627-9031 312-798-2348 [email protected] Please refer to the Directions and Parking page on oldstpats.org for more detailed parking information. [email protected] Global Alliance for Africa Spiritual Direction Jonathan Shaver Tammy Roeder 312-399-2830 312-798-2350 [email protected] [email protected] Tom Derdak Tours of Old St. Pat’s [email protected] Jim McLaughlin LIFT 630-852-7269 Geetika Chandran [email protected] 773-441-1354 Wedding Ministry [email protected] JoAnn O' Brien [email protected] Wedding Volunteers Board of Advisors Donna Kamuda Dave Baron, Steve Bonneau, Keara [email protected] Ette, Kevin Hanley, Colleen Healy, Greg Mary Jo Graf Hunt, Tim Keneally, Bob Kolatorowicz, 312-360-1622 Rose Loftus, Mike O'Gara, Eileen [email protected] O’Shea, and Jill Wrobel Women’s Spirituality Mary Anne Moriarty [email protected] Old St. Pat’s Mailing Address Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center Women's Spirituality North 711 W. Monroe, Floor 3 Beth Perry Chicago, IL 60661 [email protected]

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