Newsletter Spring 2014

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42219_IFC-Spring14.indd 1 3/10/14 10:42 AM PATRICK HENEGHAN ELECTED 113TH PRESIDENT OF THE IRISH FELLOWSHIP CLUB

Patrick J. Heneghan is the oldest child of Hugh and Joan Heneghan. He resides in ’s Old Town Neighborhood with his wife, Kelly, and son, Patrick.

Hugh was from Tourmakeady Mayo and Joan is from Bekan Mayo. They met in Chicago, married and eventually started Heneghan Wrecking Company. It is one of the largest wrecking companies in the U.S. The family still has a home in Tourmakeady and visits regularly.

Patrick and his sister, Rita, grew up in Glenview. He attended Loyola Academy High School and graduated from DePaul University.

Patrick is a member of the Immaculate Conception/St. Joseph School Board, North Branch Works Business Board, and Irish American Partnership Chicago Committee and formerly served as a board member to the Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago. Patrick and his wife are supporters of many charities but most dearly the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and NextSteps Chicago. He is currently President of Heneghan Wrecking.

Patrick Heneghan was elected President on December 6, 2013 at the Irish Fellowship Christmas luncheon. Patricia Bidwill was elected Chairman of the Board.

The following individuals were elected to serve as offi cers: The following individuals were newly elected to the Board of Directors: Chairman of the Board Secretary Patricia M. Bidwill Liz L. Howard Michael P. Kelly General Superintendent and CEO President Executive Director Chicago Park District Patrick J. Heneghan Kathleen M. Taylor Kelly McGuire Burke 1st Vice President Chaplains State Rep. 36th District Margaret O’Ryan Lombardo Rev. Msgr. Michael M. Boland Rev. Jack J. Clair Timothy Kennedy Vice President/Treasurer Rev. Thomas J. Hurley Ronald McDonald House Charities Jack J. Kane Rev. Msgr. John E. Pollard Josh Hale Vice Presidents Big Shoulders Kevin J. Conlon Rose G. Doherty Kevin Flood Hon. John C. Griffi n The Astor Company Christopher J. Kozicki Meaghan K. Burdick Billy Lawless, Sr. Burdick Consulting Group, LLC John P. Wrenn Matt Kelly Gibson Electric

Matt Moore Chicago Cut Steakhouse

Congratulations to President Patrick Heneghan and the Bryan P. Lynch 2014 officers and directors of the Irish Fellowship Club. Bryan Lynch Law Firm Best wishes for a productive and successful year.

42219_IFC-Spring14.indd 2 3/10/14 10:42 AM IRISH FELLOWSHIP CLUB ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER AND PARADE EVENTS SET FOR WEEKEND OF MARCH 14–16 Chicago’s Irish Fellowship Club will commence the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Friday evening, March 14th with its 113rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner honoring John McDonough, President and CEO, Chicago Blackhawks, 2014 Grand Marshal of the Chicago Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and Parade Guest of Honor & Chicago & Cook County Building Trades Council Chaplin Fr. Gavin Quinn, O.CARM.

The dinner will be held at the Hilton Chicago beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by the dinner at 7:00 p.m. Devon C. Bruce will serve as chairperson of the dinner. Devon has planned a special evening of Irish music, excellent food and good fellowship for a night to remember. Tickets for the dinner are $175 per person or $1,750 for table of 10. Contact Kathy Taylor at 312-676-4120 for more information.

Musical entertainment during the evening will be provided by City Lights Orchestra, Shannon Rovers and Paddy Homan & Friends along with dancing by Mullane Godley Healy Academy. Outgoing Chairman of the Board Brian Hickey will receive the Richard J. Daley award.

All IFC members and their families are invited to participate in the many festivities on Parade Day, Saturday, March 15, 2014. Old St. Patrick’s Church will host the annual St. Patrick’s Day Civic Celebration with mass at 9:00 AM. Bishop Ray Goedert is presiding with Fr. Tom Hurley, IFC Chaplain. Mass will feature Celtic music performed by traditional Irish musicians, Old St. Patrick’s choir and cantors and performances by stepdancers and bagpipers. A breakfast buffet will be served in the Frances Xavier Warde School for those seeking sustenance before heading to the parade. To purchase tickets please call Bridget Conway at 312-798-2348. Tickets are $50.00 each.

The Downtown Chicago Parade begins at 12:00 noon, Saturday March 15th, starting at Balbo and Columbus. The usual delegation of politicians and dignitaries will lead the walk up Columbus Drive, with Grand Marshal John McDonough leading the way. The Irish Fellowship Club fl oat and marching group will follow immediately behind them. Fellowship members and their families are all invited to march with the Club. Fellowship marchers are asked to assemble by 11:45am at the IFC fl oat, positioned near the corner of Balbo and Columbus Drive. IFC parade sashes will be provided to the fi rst few hundred members to assemble. The parade units will proceed north on Columbus Drive and the viewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham Fountain.

IFC President Patrick Heneghan and IFC Chairman Patricia Bidwill, along with the offi cers and directors of the Irish Fellowship Club, extend their best wishes for a very happy St. Patrick’s Day.

OLD ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH MISERICORDIA DOWNTOWN SIAMSA NA NGAEL PARADE PARTY Celebrated as the kick-off to St. Patrick’s Day week, Siamsa Sister Rosemary invites you to join Misericordia as they na nGael presents world-class Celtic entertainment that welcome St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen Laura Catinella to includes a full symphony orchestra, 100-voice choir, guest The Montgomery Club after the parade. On Saturday, March narrators and the Trinity Irish Dancers. This year’s program, 15 from 1pm – 5pm, come to The Mongtomery Club at 500 “If It Wasn’t for the Irish and the Jews,” showcases the West Superior, Chicago for a green celebration and fundraiser songs of legendary composers and performers whose for Misericordia Home. immigrant families shared stories of survival and hope that Tickets are $50 ($40 in advance) per person, which includes live resonated through generations. Whether they were running entertainment, Irish food, drink specials and more!! (kids 12 & from famine in Ireland or pogroms in Eastern Europe, their under are free). Entertainment includes face painting, Shannon passions for the American dream were expressed in the Rovers, and pro team mascots. 100% of the proceeds will universal language of music with a fascinating soundtrack: benefi t the children and adults of Misericordia Home. the songs of Tin Pan Alley. Wednesday, March 12th at 7:30 PM Tickets available through Symphony Center Box offi ce For tickets please contact Dorie Finnegan at 773-273-4178 or phone at 312-294-3000 or online at www.cso.org. www.misericordia.org

42219_IFC-Spring14.indd 3 3/10/14 10:43 AM SUCCESSFUL IRISH FELLOWSHIP CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON ON DECEMBER 6, 2013 The 2014 Irish Fellowship Christmas luncheon, under the leadership of Chairman Chris Kozicki, was the highest grossing event in history. “I want to thank all of the sponsors, people who purchased tickets and our raffle donors and purchasers who helped make this a great day for the children who receive our scholarships.” said Kozicki. The luncheon continued the tradition of kicking off the Christmas season. President Patricia Bidwill received the Kennedy Waterford bowl from Chairman Brian Hickey for her outstanding year of service.

The luncheon was attended by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Mairtin O Muilleoir, who addressed the crowd of 1,000 attendees. Continuing the non-partisan tradition of the club, attendees from both parties included Governor Pat Quinn, Secretary of State Jesse White, Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, Treasurer Dan Rutherford, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Senate President John Cullerton, Sheriff Tom Dart, Republican Party Chairman Jack Dorgan and former IFC Presidents Cook County Board Commissioner John P. Daley and Alderman Edward M. Burke.

The reception included entertainment from the Misericordia Heart Zingers and the Shannon Rovers. Post lunch entertainment was provided by Catherine O’Connell, Jimmy Moore and Jimmy Dooley. Once again, Bill McTighe played a joyous Irish Santa Claus.

Many thanks to luncheon Chairman Chris Kozicki, Liz Howard, Jackie Walsko and Kathy Taylor for another memorable party. Raffle prizes included airline tickets to Ireland by United Airlines, dinner for 10 at Chicago Cut, dinner at Gibsons, Henri and a weekend at the Hilton. We look forward to seeing everyone next year.

42219_IFC-Spring14.indd 4 3/10/14 10:43 AM 42219_IFC-Spring14.indd 5 3/10/14 10:44 AM MEMBER NOTES… The Irish Fellowship extends their prayers and sympathies to the following: The family of Bob Ryan on the loss of his brother, ommy yan. The family of Treasurer Jack Kane on the loss of his father in-law, aareno Marconi. The families of Board Member Judge Jack P. Callahan and Past Chairman of the Board Gene Callahan on the loss of their father/brother, ack Callahan. The family of Board Member Matthew Kelly on the loss of his mother, Marilyn elly. The family of Board Member Michael Evans on the loss of his nephew, uaid olan. May they rest in peace until we meet again.

GAEILGE LESSON IN PREPARATION OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY DEFINITION: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit PRONUNCIATION: La ale-lah pwad-rig son-ah ditch

42219_IFC-Spring14.indd 6 3/10/14 10:45 AM IRISH FELLOWSHIP EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TO DONATE $102,500 IN 2013-2014 The proceeds from the Annual Irish Fellowship Club Irish Open, the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and the Christmas Luncheon go to the Irish Fellowship Educational and Cultural Foundation. The Foundation was established as a tax exempt foundation under the IRS Code Section 501 (c) (3). This exemption is the type received by most charitable organizations.

The Foundation uses these proceeds to fund need grants in Catholic High Schools throughout Chicagoland. Your support and continued attendance at IFC events make this possible. Grants have been increased to $2,500 with special anniversary grants of $5,000 made to Marist and Regina High Schools.

The Catholic high schools that will receive Education Grants for 2013-2014 are:

Brother Rice High School Mother Theodore Guerin St. Viator High School De LaSalle High School for Boys Mount Carmel High School Trinity High School De LaSalle High School for Girls Nazareth Academy Woodlands Academy Fenwick High School Notre Dame High School for Boys Providence Catholic High School Gordon Technical High School Notre Dame High School for Girls Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Holy Trinity High School Queen of Peace High School St. Francis De Sales High School Joliet Catholic Regina Dominican High School Josephinum High School Leo High School Resurrection High School Christ the King Jesuit College Prep Loyola Academy St. Benedict High School Maria High School St. Ignatius College Prep Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep Marian Catholic High School St. Joseph High School The Willows Academy Marist High School St. Laurence High School Northridge Preparatory School Montini High School St. Patrick High School Mother McAuley High School St. Rita High School

On a regular basis we receive letters of gratitude from schools, parents and students who have received Education Grants from the Irish Fellowship Educational and Cultural Foundation. We would like to share bits of three recent letters from students of Regina High School :

Dear Irish Fellowship Club, Dear Irish Fellowship Foundation, Dear Irish Fellowship Club of Thank you so much for choosing Thank you so much for choosing Chicago, me to receive the Irish Fellowship me to receive the Irish Fellowship Thank you for your generous Irish Foundation Scholarship. Never in Foundation Scholarship. I am proud Fellowship Foundation Scholarship. my wildest dreams did I ever think to be a Regina student because I I love the atmosphere here at that I would see my name and the feel as if I am part of a family. My Regina and all the students and word “scholar” on the same page! high school education is important teachers are so kind. An education Regina has changed my life so to me because it will prepare me is very important to me because I much! I have become so trusting in to be a strong leader and to be want to go to a competitive college myself and a true Regina student. prepared to attend college. I am so that I can get a good job. One I have made so many new friends. doing extremely well in school, and day I hope to work in the music Regina makes me who I am and I I have really big plans for my future. industry and maintain a steady job. want to say thank you so very much Thank you for making me one step I think Regina can help me achieve for giving me this scholarship. closer to achieving my dream. this goal.

Many thanks to the members and friends of the Irish Fellowship Club who so generously support the various events and donor opportunities which fund the Irish Fellowship Foundation and make a special difference in the lives of deserving young men and women.

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