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Clothe the Naked winter 2016 spirit vol 17 • no 1 Encountering Feed the Shelter the Hungry Homeless Minister Clothe the to the Sick Naked Counsel the Grieving MERCY ROUNDTABLE PARISH PROFILE LAST WORD Outposts of Mercy St. Paul of the Cross Monsignor Boland 6 4 18 SPIRIT MAGAZINE winter 2016 vol 17, no 1 contents winter 2016 editor Sheila Black Haennicke writers Communications Department Development Department Program Service Areas photos Catholic Charities Communications and Program Archives brand management Jennifer Sirota art design Kathleen Gabriel editorial board Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland president Kathy Donahue senior vice president, program development & evaluation John Ryan chief of staff Judith Silekis director of development monsignor boland parish profile Kristine Kappel 2 4 director of communications Encountering Mercy St. Paul of the Cross –Park Ridge at Catholic Charities 6 roundtable Outposts of Mercy 9 program news events spirit magazine 14 © Catholic Charities 2016 the last word Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago . 18 The “Catholic Charities Difference” 721 North LaSalle Street is a Merciful Attitude Chicago, Illinois 60654 Spirit Magazine is published by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago for its friends, clients and benefactors. Spirit Magazine Editors and Staff “ As we enter a Holy Year, the Extraordinary Phone (312) 655-7010 [email protected] Jubilee of Mercy...Catholic Charities Postage paid in Chicago, IL 60654 Postmaster: Send change of address to: stands ready to provide person to person Spirit Magazine 721 N. LaSalle Street encounters of mercy...” Chicago, Illinois 60654 Monsignor Boland www.catholiccharities.net/spirit monsignorsection headerboland Encountering Mercy at Catholic Charities Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland PRESIDENT OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES As we enter the winter season, when darkness falls early and lasts longer, our Catholic Charities sites shine even more brightly as outposts of care and compassion in our city and suburbs. One very concrete example of this is seen at our headquarters on LaSalle Street, which functions as both as a hub for program administration and an emergency service center. “Works” implies action and “Mercy” is the loving attitude that makes such action something that Works that meet the needs of the physical body such transforms both giver as food, shelter, clothing, as well as the Spiritual Works which address emotions, understanding and and recipient. forgiveness is just the beginning. “Works” implies action, and “Mercy” is the loving attitude that makes such action something that transforms both giver A recent donation of furnishings from Hilton and recipient. I am constantly impressed with the hotels has benefitted a number of our sites. At 721 scores of volunteers, especially school children and N. LaSalle our reception area now has cozy couches youth, who seek out opportunities to get their hands and table lamps that glow throughout the short days dirty, as described by the Pope, with works of charity. and long evenings, welcoming clients into a haven You will read about some of these groups on page of comfort and safety as they wait to visit our food 8. It heartens me to know that behind every child pantry and clothing room, meet with counselors, or or youth who travels to one of our sites to pack food enjoy a hot supper donated by local restaurants and or serve supper are parents who are passing on served by dedicated volunteers. Christian values of service. During his visit to the U.S., Pope Francis referred Our outposts of mercy strengthen not only our to Catholic Charities programs as “field hospitals;” clients but those who help them. That is the true not in a medical sense, but as places where people’s gift of service; it connects us to something bigger needs are met with immediacy and mercy. As we and more enduring than just our own lives. Service enter a Holy Year, the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy joins us together, for we are all brothers and sisters declared by the Pope, Catholic Charities stands ready in “arms” — not the type designed to hurt — but the to provide person to person encounters of mercy in human ones that we reach out to comfort another a wide variety of settings and with a wide variety of person in their time of need. “recruits” to our cause. This issue of Spirit magazine Thank you for all you do as a supporter of Catholic will give you glimpses of the hands-on work our staff Charities. We are in the midst of our Year End and volunteers do every day. I hope they will inspire Appeal, and I hope you will give whatever you can, you to reach out and get involved as well. whether it be your time, talent or treasure, so we can Many of us remember learning about the “Works continue our work on the frontlines of poverty. God of Mercy” as children. Reciting the list of Corporal Bless you and your families in the coming year! SPIRIT winter 2016 3 events Parish Profile St. Paul of the Cross PARK RIDGE All are welcome on this journey Aware that all we have is gift and grace from our Heavenly Father, we strive to give of our time, talent and treasure to build His kingdom on earth. We live this mission…to serve our brothers and sisters in peace, justice and dignity. All are welcome on this journey. Taking the Works of Mercy to Heart Like its namesake who founded the Passionist order of contemplative monks in 18th century Italy, St. Paul of the Cross Parish nurtures its connection to God through intense and focused activity. While St. Paul devoted his of Jesus on everyone who asks for help, and to respond life to prayer and spiritual direction, the parishioners at with kindness and compassion,” Adrienne explains. St. Paul of the Cross immerse themselves in an active existence of education and charitable works. The parish Helping Catholic Charities North Region numbers more than 4,800 families, with 600 children Not surprisingly, Adrienne is a close associate of in the parish school and 1,200 students in its religious Catholic Charities North Region office and its director, education program. Karen Daniels. When a parish has a director of Social Service Ministry, “St. Paul of the Cross is one of the parishes that you know it is serious about making charity part of the when there is a need, they always can be counted on to fabric of parish life. Adrienne Timm has directed the help; whether it is helping support the Breast Cancer Social Service Ministry at St. Paul of the Cross for the Awareness event each year at our Des Plaines site, or past 22 years. Today the ministry has many components, including a parish food pantry, fresh produce donations “ Catholic Social Teaching from the parish garden, general assistance (for emergency needs such as medication, utilities, rent, etc.), holiday food tells us we must take the boxes and Christmas giving, information and referral to local agencies, and Lenten almsgiving for local nonprofit Works of Mercy seriously...” ministries and organizations. The parish’s support of Catholic Charities supper program resulted in the creation some painting or gardening,” Karen says. “Because of of “Sunday Night Suppers” which were held at St. Paul their expertise in creating a parish garden, they assisted of the Cross for five years and recently moved to a local us in setting up a similar one at our Des Plaines office. Lutheran Church. The suppers are run by a coalition of Our food pantry and clothing room benefit regularly from volunteers from civic and faith groups in Park Ridge. the parish’s generous food and clothing drives. Parish “St. Paul of the Cross has always been generous to those volunteers have served at our twice-weekly suppers, in need. Catholic Social teaching tells us we must take the and have donated food for them. St. Paul of the Cross Works of Mercy seriously and go out of our way to serve is a consistent financial supporter of our New Hope the least among us. We challenge ourselves to see the face Apartments program, which pays rent for homeless 4 SPIRIT winter 2016 events sectionparish header profile FATHER Britto St. Paul of the Cross Fr. Britto M. Berchmans arrived at St. Paul of the PARK RIDGE Cross in 2009 with nearly 30 years experience as a priest. A native of India, Fr. Britto witnessed first- hand the effects of deep poverty on families, but All are welcome on this journey also the effects of deep faith, such as the faith his parents demonstrated as committed Catholics in a country with many Hindus and Muslims. One of seven children, Fr. Britto became a Salesian priest and joined the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2003 after spending time in the Midwest studying journalism and mass media. Fr. Britto’s first assignment at St. Anne’s Parish in Barrington, where he served as associate pastor, was a good introduction to social justice. St. Anne’s is known for its progressive human service activities, especially in ministering to the homeless. Fr. Britto was pastor at St. Nicholas Parish in Evanston before his appointment to St. Paul of the Cross. He has also served the Church as dean of philosophical studies, editor of a Catholic family magazine, campus minister, professor of mass communications, retreat families moving to self-sufficiency. Parishioners preacher and spiritual director. serve on our board and support our fundraisers.” Co-host of a monthly Relevant Radio show, “Built All of Catholic Charities regional offices have on the Rock,” which focuses on the sacrament of advisory boards (RABs). John Burke, a St. Paul of the marriage, Fr. Britto’s ministerial priorities include Cross parishioner, is chair of Catholic Charities North strengthening Christian marriage and family life, Regional Advisory Board.
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