AUTUMN 2017 vol 18 • no 4

a century of good samaritans

parish profile roundtable last word St. Anne Catholic Community Good Samaritans Mike Becker: Barrington in Action Behind the Lens 4 6 18

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AUTUMN 2017 vol 18, no 4

editor Jamie Lynn Ferguson writers Communications Department photos Catholic Charities Communications and Program Archives creative director Jennifer Sirota art design Kathleen Gabriel

editorial board Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland president Kathy Donahue senior vice president, program development & evaluation A Good Samaritan distributes food at one of our shelters in 1982. Kristine Kappel director of communications John Ryan chief of staff a century of Judith Silekis director of development good samaritans

program news parish profile 9 & anniversaries 4 St. Anne Catholic Community spirit magazine roundtable events © Catholic Charities 2017 Good Samaritans in Action 14 Catholic Charities 6 of the Archdiocese of Chicago 721 North LaSalle Street catholic charities the last word Chicago, Illinois 60654 8 2017 Annual Meeting 18 Mike Becker: Behind the Lens Spirit Magazine is published by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago for its friends, clients and benefactors. Spirit Magazine Editors and Staff Phone (312) 655-7010 [email protected] Postage paid in Chicago, IL 60654 Postmaster: Send change of address to: Spirit Magazine 721 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60654 www.catholiccharities.net/spirit monsignor boland

Being a Good Samaritan to the Needy

Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland president of catholic charities In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 10, we hear the parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus shares it with us as He is being tested by an expert of the law, who asks Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responds by saying that one must love God and love your neighbor as yourself. The man presses Jesus and asks Him, “And who is my neighbor?” “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responds... one must love God and love your neighbor as yourself.

Here, Jesus shares the parable many of us are familiar with: the story of a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho, who is attacked by robbers, held for 100 years. Are we not all travelers on the stripped of his clothes, beaten, and left for dead. road from Jerusalem to Jericho? Today, that road First, a priest passes him by and does not help goes through Chicago. Through the campaign, him. Then, a Levite does the same. Finally, a we hope to persuade more people to take positive Samaritan comes to the man’s side and takes action and donate to or volunteer with Catholic pity on him. He bandages his wounds and carries Charities, as well as generate agency awareness the man on his donkey to an inn. He leaves the in our centennial year. innkeeper money and asks him to take care of the Throughout this issue, you’ll see the stories of man, and says that he will return to cover all the just some of the many hundreds of thousands expenses. At the closing of the story, Jesus tells of Good Samaritans who have supported our the lawmaker to “Go and do likewise.” mission through the decades. Every 30 seconds At Catholic Charities, we go and do likewise. someone turns to Catholic Charities for help, Our mission is to be a Good Samaritan to all our and each time, a Good Samaritan of Catholic neighbors in Cook and Lake counties. Since 1917, Charities – whether, staff, board member, donor, Catholic Charities has supported all who turn or volunteer – is there to help them. Catholic to us for assistance through services touching Charities is honored to serve the poor and a broad array of human needs, bringing help vulnerable and we are grateful for those who and healing to those who need it most. We are stand with us as we treat those in need with the committed to the communities we serve. utmost dignity, respect, and compassion. We As part of our 100th Anniversary advertising believe every individual who turns to us for help campaign, we’ve posed the same question deserves it, regardless of background or belief. We the law expert posed to Jesus: “Who is our are able to do it because of supporters like you. neighbor?” The campaign encompasses the Being a “Good Samaritan” is more than positive values and purpose that Catholic Charities has thoughts; it is positive action.

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— Barrington —

Parish Profile

“Led by the Spirit, the Catholic community of Saint Anne strives to live the example of Jesus who said, ‘I came so that you might have St. Anne Catholic Community is spiritual growth. The parish has been life and live it more committed to serving the poor and does blessed with a history and tradition of so often through its variety of ministries outstanding parishioner commitment, abundantly.’” and by partnering with Catholic investment, and involvement. It Charities. Father Bernie Pietrzak, exemplifies just and generous outreach formerly pastor of Saint Raymond’s in to the poor. Mount Prospect, was appointed pastor “We have outstanding, thoughtful, and of the parish in 2009. well-prepared worship, and I think the “Without question I think our people experience of our ministers also set us really have a heart for the poor,” Father apart,” Father Bernie said. Bernie said. “Our people have been HOPE MINISTRIES blessed, and they know that, and recognize that in a variety of ways. I One of its ministries that support think it comes out of the sense of what Catholic Charities is Hope Ministries. we’ve been given is meant to be shared.” Hope Ministries is a resale shop and The parish was established 125 years food pantry run entirely by volunteers PHOTOS ago and has seen incredible growth and stocked by . The shop (TOP LEFT) from a tiny, country parish into a large, aims to provide emergency assistance St. Anne Catholic Community church suburban one. More than 3,500 families to individuals and families facing crisis, (TOP RIGHT) currently call Saint Anne their spiritual regardless of faith. Through timely The congregation at St. Anne home. While it is one of the largest intervention, the ministry restores hope Catholic Community parishes in the Archdiocese, it aims to and serves as a catalyst for change and be one of the most welcoming as well. return to self-sufficiency for those in Saint Anne is committed to life-long need in their community. faith formation, vibrant worship, servant “We have people who give a tireless discipleship, and strengthening its amount of volunteer hours to enable

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the store to function, and father also provide the resources for us to be able to meet the needs of those who come to Pietrzak us for assistance, those in our own community who are Father Bernie struggling,” Father Bernie said. has served The proceeds of the shop as pastor at benefit charitable causes, Saint Anne for including Catholic Charities. eight years. Last year, in the midst of the Originally from Illinois state budget crisis, the southside Hope Ministries made a $100,000 of Chicago, gift to Catholic Charities. Their Several social events throughout the he’s been generous donations and dedication year were created for parishioners to ordained for to our mission help us to support the more actively participate and become 37 years, since 1981. Father Bernie nearly 1 million people who turn to involved in the larger life of the faith said he joined the priesthood us for help each year. community and help everyone feel like thanks to the example set by PARISH SCHOOL they belong. the priests in his home parish growing up. In 1927, Saint Anne Parish School was Saint Anne also has men’s and built and staffed by the Sisters of Mercy, women’s groups that provide “They were encouraging, making it one of the first parochial fellowship through spiritual growth, approachable, and well-respected schools in Lake County. social interaction, and service outreach, by the community,” he said. The school is a two-time National and an adult book club and date night. In eighth grade, his parish Blue Ribbon School of Academic The parish’s Seniors Social Group pastor gathered those who Excellence, an award given to only 50 hosts a variety of programs for seniors were excelling in school and in non-public schools in the to meet old and new friends, including the church and asked them to each year. one of its most popular events, the consider attending seminary. This “At Saint Anne Parish School, we Coffee & Conversation program. The was during the Civil Rights Era. celebrate the vital role that we play get-together features weekly guest in preparing our children and young speakers, demonstrations, and current- “The social justice themes people to become successful scholars, event discussions. drew me and others to consider responsible citizens, and faith-filled Focusing on the needs of the our journey to priesthood more Catholics who will have a lifelong poor, the parish’s Human Concerns seriously,” Father Bernie said. relationship with God,” Principal Dawn Commission exists to guide the “I had gifts that matched the Kapka said on the school’s website. ministries of Saint Anne that provide need, and the affirmation and spiritual and physical support to encouragement of parishioners FAITH COMMUNITY all God’s people who are in need, provided a great impetus for me.” For those within the parish, there especially those marginalized is a path carved out for lifelong faith by poverty, illness, isolation, Father Bernie’s emphasis on formation from young children to adult discrimination, and addiction. social justice and serving the poor and senior programming. There are “In this time and moment, the work guides his leadership at Saint adult retreats, a vibrant youth ministry, of Catholic Charities and Monsignor Anne. The scripture that guides and peer ministry program for teens. Boland’s leadership really has served his ministry, and the mission The Saint Anne Community Life the Archdiocese of Chicago very statement of the church, is “I Commission was established under well,” Father Bernie said. “In many came so that you might have life Father Bernie to help build strong ways, I think the outreach of Catholic and live it more abundantly.” bonds and fellowship within the parish, Charities is trusted by our parish, and (John 10:10) and foster a deeper sense of belonging parishes throughout the archdiocese, and friendship between parishioners. to do the right thing.”

SPIRIT autumn 2017 5 1917–2017 • A CENTURY OF HOPE Good Samaritans at Work

At Catholic Charities, we see Good Samaritans at work every day. They serve Sam Ciccarelli a meal to the hungry. The donate clothes Order of Malta Regional Hospitaller & Catholic Charities to the poor. They offer a listening ear to Board Member those who are hurting and in need. In this issue’s Roundtable Discussion, we talk to four Good Samaritans who we see at Eleanor & work in our midst, and ask what it means Charles Clarke to them to support the nearly 1 million Catholic Charities Board Members, people Catholic Charities provides hope Charles was a Past and help to each year. Board President (1992-1994)

How do you define what a Good Samaritan is?

Ralph Metz Sam Ciccarelli Evening supper volunteer A Good Samaritan is a person who responds since 2001, Volunteer to another’s need, without regard for who that of the Year 2017 person is. He also gives aid without expecting any reward, acknowledgment, or gratitude. I go back to the parable of the Good Samaritan. Here is a man who has been robbed, and beaten, and stripped of his clothes and left to die on the side of the road. Two men pass him and then the Good Samaritan comes by and takes pity on him. Not only was the victim a stranger, but he could have been the Samaritan’s enemy. The Samaritan takes care of the man anyway.

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1917–2017 • A CENTURY OF HOPE Good Samaritans at Work The Clarkes Ralph Metz We learned growing up in the church that if you I’ve served as a volunteer at Catholic Charities Tuesday have, you give. Being a Good Samaritan is what Night suppers at the 721 LaSalle downtown location for Catholic Charities is all about. It’s about wanting to nearly 20 years. I help to serve the meals for 130 hungry do something for the needy, and for us, being a Good men and women who come to us in need and prepare Samaritan is supporting Catholic Charities. takeaway meals for people when we’re full. Ralph Metz Why have you partnered with Catholic Charities? When I think of the Good Samaritan, he was so moved and nothing else mattered except for to help and give Sam Ciccarelli a hand and do everything he possibly could. We don’t I believe Catholic Charities sets the perfect example of a know how much money the Good Samaritan had but Good Samaritan at work. Guests are never asked what he gave and said he would come back and give more. religion, political affiliation, race, creed, or nationality they are when they are welcomed to one of the sites. In what ways are you involved in Catholic Employees and volunteers treat each of them as if they Charities work? were a guest in their own home.

Sam Ciccarelli The Clarkes I serve on the Board of Advisors along with my wife, It’s wonderful to see people’s lives restored through Peg, served on the Gala of the Arts Committee from Catholic Charities. Being involved here is something that 2001-2015, and also helped with The Art of Caring as human beings, and as Christian Catholics, we feel good in Lake County. I am involved with the Order of about in the bottom of our hearts. You know you can make Malta which has a mission that very closely aligns a difference when you support Catholic Charities and it’s with Catholic Charities. The Order is now painting such an amazing feeling that afterward, you want to tell and cleaning Catholic Charities House of Good everyone about it. Shepherd and hope to make our service there an Ralph Metz ongoing project. When clients see that people are helping, they see that The Clarkes they are not forgotten but cared for. There’s a change that We have friends who we ask to give and support has taken place in me over the years in doing that. It’s Catholic Charities. We tell them about the services what I get back. The very outlook of how I view the world that are offered and they are always awed. Charles is a has changed from working in the kitchen and it’s a feeling second-generation Board Member, following his father. that’s profound in its gift and it’s something I’ve always Eleanor was instrumental in establishing the Lake loved about serving at Catholic Charities. It’s these little County Women’s Board. We also served as chairs of things that even the best of us, the most spiritual of us, the St. Nicholas in 1998. take for granted.

SPIRIT autumn 2017 7 2017 ANNUAL MEETING AWARD RECIPIENTS

Compassion in Action Award Dorothy and Ed Wehmer The Wehmers served as past Chaircouple of the agency’s largest fundraiser, the St. Nicholas Ball. They also contribute greatly to the annual Christmas Toy . Dennis F. Kelly Award James Hellige Board Meets for 100th Time James was recognized for nearly 30 years of support as a true ambassador Catholic Charities convened its 100th meeting of its for the agency, educating the legal 700-member Board of Advisors on October 2. Cardinal community on the value of including Blase J. Cupich, Monsignor Boland, and Len Wiatr, Catholic Charities in estate planning. Chairman of the Board, addressed the audience, St. Thomas More Award offering a message of hope for the future and for all those served by the agency. Loyola University For decades the university has provided In his remarks, Cardinal Cupich reminded the support through research, interns, and Board of the great responsibility it has to support the the hundreds of graduates who serve least among us. “There is no greater connection to as Catholic Charities staff and board the mission of the Church than Catholic Charities,” members. University President Dr. Jo Cardinal Cupich said. “Catholic Charities is Chicago’s Anne Rooney accepted the award. Good Samaritan.” Caritas Christi Urget Nos Award Commenting on the agency’s future, Monsignor Father John Nicola Boland added, “There is a tremendous need for Father Nicola was recognized for his agencies such as Catholic Charities, who are nimble more than 60 years as an educator and efficient, and also provide compassionate care. and member of the Catholic Charities At all times our staff treats each person who comes to Legacy of Hope society and as a strong supporter of the agency’s 100th us with respect and dignity, with an ultimate goal of anniversary. helping them become as self-sufficient as possible.T his year we celebrate ‘A Century of Hope’ and reaffirm our Mission of Award commitment to the next century of providing help and Alzenia Melton hope to all of those need us most.” For 44 years, Alzenia has been the face Board Chairman Len Wiatr reflected that at “the first of compassion at Catholic Charities. As a supervisor in the agency’s emergency meeting of the Board of Advisors on April 10, 2017, it assistant department, Alzenia daily was noted that one of the first orders of business would greets individuals and families in their be to compile a list of all husbands, sons, and brothers most desperate times. fighting in the war so the agency could care for the women and children left behind.” He continued that Volunteer of the Year today, “that legacy continues and Catholic Charities Ralph Metz Ralph has faithfully volunteered in serves anyone in need with compassion.” the evening supper program for the The agency commissioned 34 people to its Board of homeless for nearly 20 years. Ralph Advisors at the historic meeting. In addition, several knows supper guests by their names awards were presented to members of the Catholic and takes time to visit with each person, Charities Board of Advisors, community, and staff for providing compassionate care and outstanding service and commitment to the agency’s treating each guest with dignity and respect every week. mission.

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CCUSA honors Monsignor Boland

On September 30, Monsignor Boland was honored with the Catholic Charities USA Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award in recognition for his tireless work in helping youth, children, and families. He received the award at the organization’s Annual Gathering in Houston, Texas. Reflecting on the extraordinary gifts that Monsignor Boland shares with so many, Sister Donna Markham, president and CEO of CCUSA, said, “It is clear that his creativity and compassion issue from the depth of his faith in Jesus who compels us to care for those who are poor. Through Monsignor Boland’s leadership, he ensures that all who come to Catholic Charities feel the unconditional love and mercy of God. He is a model recipient of the Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award and Catholic Charities USA is pleased to name him as this year’s honoree.” Monsignor Boland receives the Catholic Charities USA Bishop Monsignor has been the President and CEO of Catholic Joseph M. Sullivan Award. Charities for the archdiocese for the past 20 years. “I am deeply humbled by this honor, having known Church’s field hospital in our most desperate and under- Bishop Sullivan and witnessed his profound love and resourced communities; a shining light in areas that can compassion for those most in need,” said Monsignor feel covered in darkness.” Boland. “In Chicago, every 30 seconds we see someone Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan served as Auxiliary Bishop of turning to us for help. We give them much more than a the Diocese of Brooklyn and was revered nationwide for bag of food, a nurturing classroom, or a warm place to his concern for the poor and marginalized. Throughout sleep at night; we give them hope. Catholic Charities is the his ministry he championed the needs of children.

Catholic Charities Assists in Houston Relief

The Catholic Charities USA Annual completely destroyed, had not been Gathering was scheduled to be held assisted yet. September 28-30 in Houston this “It made me proud to work for year. After Hurricane Harvey caused Catholic Charities, as our reputation mass destruction and flooding in the preceded us and it did not take city, the gathering, which primarily long to develop trust,” said Kathy hosts workshops and learning Donahue, Catholic Charities Senior opportunities, was in flux. It was Vice President. decided that half of the gathering One of the persons helped was would be in the field assisting with a woman who lost her house in relief efforts already being conducted Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans by the local Catholic Charities and and had fled to Houston in CCUSA’s national disaster response 2005. Twelve years later, she lost team. everything again. The neighborhoods visited were “Amidst her loss she was blessing on the outskirts of town and many us and smiling and grateful to survive families, whose homes had been again,” Donahue said.

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Al Boskey and Monsignor Boland at the (RIGHT) Cecilia C. Kasem with her daughter Fatima Deacon Chuck and Terese McFarland and South- South-Southwest Open House Reception. and (LEFT) Sr. Katarzyna Radczuk at the open house. Southwest Regional Director Christopher Torres.

South, Southwest Open Combined Offices

Catholic Charities welcomed more new space and new connections Bridgeview, Bedford Park, Burbank, than 200 attendees to the open formed in the community. Combined, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Oak house and dedication ceremony of its the south and southwest regions Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Worth, Alsip, new combined south and southwest serve more than 25,000 people in Midlothian/Crestwood, Oak Forest, regional offices on Thursday, August need each year.” Tinley Park, Orland Hills, Orland The new offices are located within Park, Palos Park, Palos Heights, the former St. Isidore School, 12731 Palos Hills. S. Wood Street in Blue Island. The building is also the home of Corazón a Corazón, a sponsored ministry of ...regional offices the School Sisters of Notre Dame, providing Adult ESL and afterschool function as local hubs tutoring for children. The Catholic where community Charities offices will offer intake for services such as housing program for residents can access families experiencing , veterans services, and counseling. a variety of Catholic Bishop Joseph N. Perry Catholic Charities regional offices Charities services. function as local hubs where 31. In attendance were Chicago community residents can access a Auxiliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry, variety of Catholic Charities services. Our South Region includes the Monsignor Boland, and local officials Regional Advisory Boards, made following communities: Burnham, and community members. The open up of regional residents, guide Dixmoor, East Hazel Crest, Ford house featured a blessing of the and support the operations of the Heights, Lynwood, Markham, building, self-guided tours, and light regional offices. We invite parishes, Phoenix, Sauk Village, South Chicago refreshments. schools and other community groups Heights, Calumet Park, Riverdale, “Our new offices allow us to serve to volunteer and donate to the office. Blue Island, Posen, Robbins, Dolton, our south and southwest regions Catholic Charities regional offices Calumet City, South Holland, in a central location that is easily network with other community Lansing, Thornton, Glenwood, accessible to those in need,” said groups and municipalities to Chicago Heights, Park Forest, Christopher Torres, Catholic Charities strengthen the social safety net in Richton Park, Matteson, Olympia South and Southwest Regional their geographic area. Fields, Flossmoor, Homewood, Hazel Director. “As Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Southwest Crest, Country Club Hills, and Harvey. celebrates its 100th anniversary this Region includes Lemont, Willow The office is currently open to the year, we are excited to celebrate our Springs, Justice, Summit, Argo, public for those in need of services.

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1917–2017 • A CENTURY OF HOPE Goode Foods Meets the Soup-er Challenge

This September, in recognition of Hunger Action Month, Catholic Charities partnered with the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools, Soldier Field, and the Charles Tillman Cornerstone to help eliminate hunger in our communities. South, Southwest Open Combined Offices “To those who much is given, much is expected...I own a canned goods company, and there Emile Johnson with Monsignor Boland at the Souper Stadium Kickoff event September 12. are hungry people... At the kickoff event for the Emile has lived in Chicago for more challenge, held Tuesday, September than 30 years but was introduced to I thought, I should use 12, at Soldier Field’s Midway Club, Catholic Charities when he was in these gifts that I’ve more than 200 attendees bought college at the University of Cincinnati. tickets to benefit the cause and “I’ve known since then that been given to share.” donated non-perishable food. Catholic Charities is a centerpiece Emile Johnson, who serves on of help to communities in need, no Emile Johnson Catholic Charities Board of Advisors matter what their race, creed, or and is president of Goode Foods, religion,” Emile said. stepped up to the challenge and “When I visit with the guests at Dubbed “The Soup-er Stadium donated 1,300 cases of food to our our evening supper program, I am Challenge,” we collectively asked the emergency assistance clients. reminded that food is the most basic public to donate non-perishable food “To those who much is given, much human need and a fundamental items with a goal to provide 100,000 is expected,” Emile said. “The fact human right,” Monsignor Boland meals to Chicagoans in need. To that I own a canned goods company, said. “We consider all of our food and illustrate the volume of people in and there are hungry people in nutrition programs the very essential need, this amount is enough food to Chicago who are in need, I thought, first step in helping people escape fill every seat in Soldier Field twice. I should use these gifts that I’ve poverty. Without access to nutritious All donations benefited Catholic been given to share. It makes our food to nourish the body and mind, it Charities eight food pantries located community stronger to meet the is very hard to overcome poverty.” throughout Cook and Lake counties. needs of those who are underserved.” 1 in 5 800,000 children in Illinois are food insecure Chicagoans are food insecure

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1917–2017 • A CENTURY OF HOPE Lawlers Adopt Sons, Commit to Giving Back

Chris and Julie Lawler have two children, one who was adopted privately, and another who was adopted through Catholic Charities. Ever since they were introduced to the agency, they’ve done a deep dive in giving back. “After we adopted our son we felt that we were committed to Catholic Charities for life,” Chris said. “So whatever it is that we end up doing – whether at a fundraiser, sitting on the board or serving meals at the 721 location – we do it because we have been so blessed to have our family.” Chris, who serves as a judge in Markham, supports many programs and events throughout the year and Chris and Julie Lawler with their two sons, one whom was adopted through Catholic Charities. serves as chairman of the Child, Youth and Family Services Committee. “We provide so many services for Joellen Tumas, the Director of Casa young students and people who don’t “After we adopted Catalina, what’s needed and then send have the resources for early childhood our son we felt that out a wish list to their friends. education programs, which do such “Every year we try to donate 50 great work to make sure children and we were committed turkeys, 50 hams, clothes, money, young parents have a place to send diapers – whatever is needed,” Chris their children. There’s a great need to Catholic Charities said. “We host the party, make the out there, and if you open up your for life.” ask, then load up our cars and drop eyes, you see that Catholic Charities Chris Lawler off the donations. We’re trying to helps people everywhere, all over the make Catholic Charities known and city and suburbs,” he said. recruit as many people as we can. I The Lawlers also participate in Chris said they’ve discovered many let people know Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Celebration of of their friends want to help but don’t is and has always been a full-service Giving Christmas Toy Shower and know how or don’t feel comfortable. arm of the Church, and a provider of host a holiday party at their home For their home party in support of so many unique services to so many every year to support Casa Catalina. Casa Catalina, he and Julie ask Sister needy families.”

7,591 children and individuals supported through Child, Youth and Family Services programs

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1917–2017 • A CENTURY OF HOPE Car Helps Vets with Transportation

Angela Walk and Devin Evans both served our country faithfully. Devin toured with the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan and Angela served as a jet engine mechanic with the U.S. Navy. Devin received more than a dozen medals during her time of service, including the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Combat Action Badge. Angela was one of the few women in the Navy who served as a jet engine mechanic. After their service was up, unforeseen circumstances shook Angela Walk, Case Manager Debra Johnson, and Devin Evans react to the car donation from the National Auto Body Council. each of their lives. Angela was involved in an accident and lost her job as an accounting professional. privilege. I feel exceptionally blessed Charities. Devin, a single mother of a 1- and and fortunate.” Debra said that Angela has a great 3-year-old, faced homelessness as Devin said the gift gave her a new sense of adventure and the desire she struggled to balance parenthood, lease on life. She now has a steady to challenge herself. She said that earning a degree in early childhood job and was recently promoted. Devin is committed to her children, education, and maintaining “Everybody goes through difficult employment, and education. employment to make ends meets. times, but you just have to keep your “We are proud of them and their Both were led to Catholic Charities head up and keep moving,” she said. contribution to the United States,” Supportive Services for Veteran The council worked with Family Debra said. Families (SSVF) program and have Promise of the North Shore and The SSVF program addresses the since been rebuilding their lives. Catholic Charities to select deserving housing needs of veterans—those Earlier this year, Angela and Devin recipients. “The opportunity for us who are homeless and those who benefited from the act of a Good to give something back that was are at risk for homelessness. Having Samaritan in the National Auto Body formerly useless, repair it and make a stable and clean place to live is Council. As part of the Recycled somebody’s life go forward is a great critically important to the health and Rides Program, they gifted cars to experience,” said Chuck Sulkala, welfare of veterans and their families. recipients in need of a helping hand. executive director of the National Our supportive services approach is “No longer will I have to ride Auto Body Council. holistic in nature and multifaceted the bus,” Angela said, who is still Devin and Angela were nominated in delivery; comprehensive in scope, recovering from her accident. “To be to receive the cars by Debra Johnson, yet flexible and adaptable to meet the given this car is a great honor and their case manager through Catholic needs of veterans.

5,287 veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities served

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1917–2017 • A CENTURY OF HOPE “Tutoring refugees turned my life around”

In 2001, Robert Murphy was going through what he calls “a bit of a mid- life crisis.” He needed a fresh start. He needed a new direction. He began searching for volunteer opportunities and through Catholic Charities he found one that would not just help with his current life changes but change his life forever. “I wasn’t doing anything for anybody back then, I just wasn’t really a charitable person,” he said. “When I heard about this program I couldn’t say no.” Now, and for more than 15 years, Robert has served as a tutor Robert Murphy (right) with one of the students he mentored through Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program. for middle- and high-school aged students in Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program. The students enough I start getting texts and calls school students are reading The come from countries such as Syria, saying that homework or a project is Great Gatsby or The Catcher in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, due tomorrow and we get to work,” Rye, Robert is there to help interpret Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, he said. references and slang that would and Myanmar (Burma), and are otherwise be confusing. adjusting to life in the U.S. when The mentoring program officially Robert first meets them. “You can see the results only lasts for two years, but in many “I have the patience for it and cases Robert keeps in touch with the personality for it in that I’m not and you can see that students much longer. For some, he’s shocked by different cultures, I enjoy you’re helping them.” attended their high school and college learning about them,” he said. graduations. He’s even gone as far When Robert is paired with a Robert Murphy as helping students with their college student, the first couple meetings are applications and taking them on devoted to getting to know each other campus visits. and breaking the ice. Robert gives all Robert assists with all subjects, “You can see the results and you can students his cell phone number and including math, science, literature and see that you’re helping them,” Robert says they can reach out to him at any English. The students face significant said. “And they’re appreciative. They all time for help. challenges in terms of language have such strong work ethic and they “It takes a while for them to feel barriers but also in terms of cultural make our communities stronger. It’s comfortable calling me but soon barriers. For example, when his high inspired me.” 400 refugees supported by Refugee Resettlement program each year

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1917–2017 • A CENTURY OF HOPE Couple shares love through hot-meal delivery

There’s a knock on her apartment her realize the weight of their task. door. Seventy years old and living It was a Monday morning and she on her own, it’s the only knock hadn’t seen the woman they were she’s heard all day. When she delivering to since Friday. When opens the door, she sees a bright she answered the door, Ellen said smile and familiar face. It’s Ellen she could tell the woman was in Wing, Catholic Charities Meals immense pain and could barely walk. on Wheels volunteer, bringing her the hot meal she depends on. She takes the meal and waves at the “We could be the car in the driveway, where Ellen’s husband, Larry, waits patiently for only people they see Ellen to return and drive to the next stop. all day...they all look Since August 2005, Larry and forward to getting Ellen Wing have delivered meals to seniors in need each week through the meals and are Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels program in Lake County. happy to see us.” Their route varies from 7 to 12 Ellen Wing stops, taking them about 30 miles around Lake County with a trunk Ellen and Larry Wing, who have volunteered load of hot meals for supper and an through Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels “She had fallen over the weekend,” additional paper bag packed with program for 12 years. Ellen said. “I told her she needed milk, fruit, salad, and bread. They to call her doctor or call 911. They heard of the opportunity through receiving the meals ask Ellen to sit ended up taking her to the hospital.” their church bulletin, and having down and talk awhile. At the hospital, they not only recently retired, decided to dedicate “In some cases, we know they discovered she had broken her hip one day a week to the program. wouldn’t have a meal that day if but also that she had a serious heart Twelve years later, they’re still doing Meals on Wheels didn’t exist,” Ellen issue. it and love every visit. said. “We could be the only people “We saved her life,” Ellen said “It’s a much-needed program and they see all day long if they have no tearfully. up here in Lake County there are a lot family in the area. Some are active Other times, Ellen and Larry have of needy people,” Ellen said. “We’ve and some are just getting by, but pulled up to the house, and clients met so many wonderful people over they all look forward to getting the have passed away over the weekend. the years and hope to keep it up.” meals and are happy to see us.” It takes a toll but they carry on. Sometimes the visit is the simple When they first started delivering, “It can be a shock,” Ellen said. “We exchange of food. Other times, those Ellen had an experience that made think about them all the time.”

122,687 meals delivered to homebound seniors and disabled individuals

SPIRIT autumn 2017 15 events

2017 MONSIGNOR MICHAEL BOLAND GOLF 2017 GOLF CLASSIC Chip Beck, Dan Barrie, Monica 2017 GALA OF THE ARTS Dennis & Kristina INVITATIONAL Ron Stagg, Monsignor Barrie, & Karen Beck Kelleher, Monsignor Boland, Heide & Boland & Emile Johnson Gerry Kenny

past events Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club Arts supporting Emergency in Orland Park on August 7, raising Assistance Department. Live Monsignor Michael Boland $70,600. Co-chairs were Jim Sexton music, artwork, dinner, and Golf Invitational and Jack Miller. dancing highlighted the evening and $287,500 was raised. Held July 26 at Cog Hill Golf and Holy Family Villa Event Chairs were Heide & Country Club in Orland Park, the Gerry Kenny; Vice Chairs were 2017 Monsignor Michael Boland Golf Invitational Dennis & Kristina Kelleher. The Golf Invitational benefited Child On August 9, nearly 200 Mandatum Award was presented Youth and Family Services. More attendees showed their support to Lou, Jack, & Joe Glunz and than 360 people attended and at Gleneagles County Club in Pat Spencer & Barbara Glunz $333,500 was raised. Co-chairs were Lemont, raising $68,400 for Holy Donovan. Emile Johnson and Mike Smith. The Family Villa. Co-chairs were Chris Bern and Sue McErlean Michael Sheahan Founders Award Brighter Futures was presented to Emile Johnson. Patrick J. Ryan Golf Golf Outing Charities Golf Classic Outing Supporting New Hope More than 206 attendees enjoyed At St. Andrews Golf & Country Club Housing in the West Region, a day of golf at Knollwood Club in in West Chicago on August 17, 300 more than 192 attendees Lake Forest and Shoreacres in Lake attendees raised $127,500 for the raised $150,403 on September Bluff, raising $202,500 for Lake Loving Outreach to Survivors of 11 at Oak Park Country Club County Programs on July 31. This Suicide Program for Children and in River Grove. Co-Chairs were year’s Chair was Matt Davis. Youth. The Chaircouple was Marie Doug & Kathy Kurtenbach; and Jim Ryan. Jeff & Karen Stelmach; Mike William E. Joyce Golf & Lisa Kozak; Jim & Deborah Invitational Gala of the Arts Hopkinson; and Mike & Kim Trucco. The Heart of Charity Benefiting the Loving Outreach to On September 8 at Navy Pier Award was presented to Bill & Survivors of Suicide Program, more in Chicago, 533 attendees Jeanne Hardy. than 150 attended the invitational at enjoyed the Gala of the

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events

Janet and Brian Masterson at last year’s 2016 SPIRIT OF SAINT NICHOLAS BALL Monsignor d’Vine Affair. Boland, Cardinal Cupich, and Peg Lombardo upcoming events Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball A reception, gourmet dinner and House of Good Shepherd wine, live dancing and entertainment Women’s Board 110th by the Ken Arlen Orchestra, cocktails, Annual Brunch and late night “sweets and treats” Building Peaceful A Spanish Jubilee-themed afternoon will be featured at this black-tie Communities will be held November 5 at the Four celebration of the Christmas season Seasons Chicago benefiting the on December 1 at the Hilton Chicago. Symposium House of Good Shepherd. Join us Honorary chairmen are Most As part of our 100th Anniversary for brunch, silent and live auction, Reverend Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Celebration, a symposium and complimentary bar. Tickets and Monsignor Boland. The 2017 focused on “Building Peaceful are $175. Chaircouple is Claire & Mike O’Grady. Tickets are $550 and proceeds benefit Communities” was held Monday, Holiday Tea & Boutique children’s programs. September 18. Four of the city’s top change leaders engaged On November 9 at the Wynstone d’Vine Affair in a roundtable discussion on Country Club in Barrington, join us how we work together to build Join us January 28 for an elegant for high tea and holiday shopping in collaborations that bring peace wine tasting at the Union League support of Lake County programs. to our city. Opening remarks and Club of Chicago featuring more than Tickets are $65. anniversary reflection were offered 250 wines from around the world by Monsignor Boland. Kick Off Art of Caring as well as a craft and imported beer Panelists included Cook County tasting, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, Get in the winter spirit with indoor Sheriff Tom Dart, Arne Duncan, Dr. and desserts. The tasting is from 2-6 and outdoor games, food, and David Ansell, and Dr. Mira Vidal de p.m. Get an early start on the day a cash bar on November 11 at Haymes. The panel was moderated by attending the Wine Appreciation Exmoor Country Club Oakhouse by Loyola University’s Professor of Seminar at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit in Highland Park. Proceeds benefit Peace Studies and Sociology, Dr. Catholic Charities Self Sufficiency Lake County programs and tickets Kathleen Maas Weigert. programs in Cook and Lake counties. are $80. “It was an inspiring honor Tickets are $125 each. for those in attendance, to hear that collaboration is alive and progressing,” said Monsignor Boland. $1.2 million PHOTO Tom Dart speaking at the Catholic raised at summer fundraisers Charities “Building Peaceful to support programs and services Communities” Symposium.

SPIRIT autumn 2017 17 special events

THANK YOU To Our Generous and Committed Event Founders

Our event supporters and founders ensure we are able to provide programming to lift up the nearly 1 million people counting on us each year. Throughout the century, generous individuals have founded and chaired our largest fundraising events, including the annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball, Gala of the Arts, and more listed below. What began as a few events each year has grown to nearly 30 annual events. This year’s events raised more than $5.2 million to support our programs. Thank you to all who have supported, chaired, and founded Bishop Edwin Conway, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, and Maryjeanne & Dick Burke at the first our events over the years! Saint Nicholas Ball in 1990.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAJOR EVENT FOUNDERS

Art of Caring d’Vine Affair House of Good Shepherd Women’s Board of Lake County Joe & Helen Glunz Women’s Board Annual Event John & Teddi Scholz House of Good Shepherd Ayudando Nuestras Familias Women’s Board Latino Advisory Committee Gala of the Arts Jim & Ruby † Serritella Legal Lifelines Cocktail Reception Brighter Futures Golf Outing Bill & Jeanne Hardy Jeanne Casey & Mary Fitzpatrick Bill Darley Bill & Mary Alice Jovan Monsignor Michael Boland Charities Golf Classic Harvest of Hope Dinner Golf Invitational Mike & Susy Hoch North Regional Advisory Board Mike Sheahan † & Mark McCollom City Southwest Story: Hearts for Hope Dinner & Auction Nite at the Net Building our Community Northwest Regional Advisory Board John Wilhelm Reception Helping Hands Dinner & Auction Patrick J. Ryan Main Event City Southwest Regional South Regional Advisory Board Patrick J. Ryan Golf Outing Advisory Board Jim & Marie Ryan and Family Holy Family Villa Dinner Compassion in Action Dinner Vince & Carol Petrosius Jr. Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball Linda Abbott Maryjeanne & Dick Burke The South Regional Advisory Board Holy Family Villa Monsignor John Kuzinskas St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Diamonds are Forever Golf Invitational John O’Leary Luncheon & Boutique Steve & Eileen Kostizky William E. Joyce Golf Invitational North Regional Committee John & Fran Parise John Ross and Bill & Janet Joyce

18 SPIRIT autumn 2017 Ways to Get Involved Host a Toy Drive Host a toy drive in your office, church, school, or neighborhood to collect new, unwrapped toys. Sponsor a Family • Sponsor a family in need by buying gifts that fulfill their basic needs and wishes. Family sponsorship packages include age, gender, ethnicity, and a wish list. We request that you spend $50-$75 per family member to make their holiday wishes come true. • Host a sponsor-a-family drive to collect gifts for multiple families in need. This is a great way for groups to give back to your community Give Joy, Toys Through Sponsor a Program • Sponsor the children in a Catholic Charities Program. We’ll send you first names, genders, Celebration of Giving and ages of the children you sponsor. For 70 years Catholic Charities has been brightening • You also have the option to host a Christmas party with the children in the program you the holidays for more than 25,000 children and families sponsor – a great way to celebrate the holidays through our Celebration of Giving Christmas Toy Shower. with your coworkers, students, or parishioners! With the generous support of local families, parishes, schools, and businesses, we are able to bring joy and VOLUNTEER hope to families who might otherwise not be able to Already hosting a toy drive or sponsoring families, celebrate the holiday season. and want to get more involved? Help sort toys You can help by donating toys, shopping our Amazon and package gifts at Santa’s Workshop! Wish List, sponsoring a family, sponsoring a shopping SHOPPING SPREE spree, or volunteering to sort and package gifts. Sponsor a shopping trip to help us start this year’s Celebration of Giving with a Workshop full of toys to deliver to kids. We provide the wish list, and you provide the funds and shoppers! This is a fun team building opportunity for your business! Order Toys Online for more information Use our Amazon Wish List to ship toys directly to the Catholic Charities Santa’s Workshop! Free Celebration of Giving shipping on orders over $25 or on any qualifying Hotline items with a Prime membership. (312) 655-7401 • LOG IN to your Amazon account. • Go to our website OR EMAIL catholiccharities.net/celebration [email protected] and follow the link to our WISH LIST.

SPIRIT autumn 2017 19 foundations & corporate partners

Foundations Serve as Good Samaritans

A. Montgomery Ward Foundation The A. Montgomery Ward Foundation awarded Catholic Charities a grant to support our Arts of Living Institute. This program, in collaboration with the Chicago Board of Education, provides support to pregnant and parenting teens in Chicago. This gift will help foster the healthy development of children (birth to age 3), while promoting the educational attainment of young parents. VNA Foundation The VNA Foundation returned to supporting Catholic Charities by providing much-needed The Guy A. and N. Kay Arboit supports our Refugee Resettlement Program’s work with K-12 students. support to our Community Family Service Center. These funds will help Catholic Charities meet the evolving mental health needs of our community’s Retirement Research Foundation children by providing an evidence-based and The Retirement Research Foundation provided a collaborative model of care to children and grant that will help Catholic Charities expand our families who may otherwise not have access to senior home care services. These funds allow us such holistic services. to create a menu of services that we can provide to seniors outside of the Community Care Program that would be affordable and help seniors remain independent. Guy A. and N. Kay Arboit Charitable Trust The Guy A. and N. Kay Arboit Charitable Trust has graciously awarded Catholic Charities a grant in support of our Refugee Resettlement Program’s work with K-12 students. Our work with K-12 students provides after-school tutoring, life skills education, socialization and recreational activities to help the participating youth succeed and thrive in the U.S. The Reade Industrial Fund’s Discretionary Committee Patrick and Anna M. Cudahy Fund awarded Catholic Charities a grant to help those seeking The Board of Directors at the Patrick and Anna M. emergency financial assistance. Cudahy Fund has provided a grant in support of Catholic Charities LOSS Program for Children and Reade Industrial Fund Youth. The program provides critical support to The members of the Reade Industrial Fund’s children and youth who are mourning the death Discretionary Committee awarded Catholic of a loved one by suicide. Our LOSS Program Charities a grant to help individuals and families for Children and Youth is unique as it is the only who come to Catholic Charities in a crisis situation suicide-specific treatment program in Illinois for seeking emergency financial assistance through our children ages 3 to 19. Emergency Assistance Department.

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board relations

Cary Rositas-Sheftel, Maria Vidal de Haymes The Junior Board takes Peace Corner Youth out Ivan Medina, and Clem Martin at the Board for a scavenger hunt in Lincoln Park. Reappointment Reception. junior board Board Reappointment The Junior Board Hosts Casino Night to be Reception Held 15th Annual Boat Cruise held November 4 Over 700 community leaders serve On June 22, the Catholic Charities on the Catholic Charities Board of Junior Board hosted its 15th The Junior Board will host its 11th Advisors. In sharing their time, annual Boat Cruise to raise funds Annual Casino Night November talent and support, our agency is able for Catholic Charities Emergency 4 at the Chicago Cultural Center. to serve and strengthen the most Assistance Department. Despite a This year Lynn McAdams will vulnerable living in Cook and Lake little rain, board members packed the be honored with the Pope counties. This year, Cardinal Cupich boat to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, music, Francis Award. Attendees will reappointed more than 170 members drinks and the beautiful Chicago enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres to the Catholic Charities Board of skyline. More than $2,300 was raised and premium open bar in the Advisors. On September 21, Catholic to feed, clothe, and serve all those company of the finest young adult Charities recognized these members who walk through Catholic Charities philanthropic group in Chicago at a Reappointment Reception hosted doors in need. at this black-tie optional event. in the Board Room at the St. Vincent Gaming tables with dealers will be Center in Chicago. Monsignor Junior Board Scavenger Hunt open with games including: poker, Boland and Brian Masterson, Chair for Peace Corner Youth blackjack, craps, and more. The event will also feature a of the Board Relations Committee, Junior Board volunteers explored silent auction with an array of welcomed attendees and thanked Lincoln Park with youth from Catholic items such as orchestra center them for their continued commitment Charities Peace Corner Youth Center Hamilton tickets, Disney World to the Catholic Charities mission. the afternoon of Saturday, September Park Hopper tickets, a guided 23. This fun service activity enabled tour and wine tasting for up to West Region Hosts youth from Chicago’s West Side to 10 adults at Lynfred Winery, and experience a side of Chicago they may Information Social more. There will also be live never have been to before. Volunteers On Thursday, October 5, the entertainment from Outcast and the kids competed in a scavenger West Regional Advisory Board Jazz Band, Chicago’s premier hunt and then shared lunch together. of Catholic Charities hosted an swing band. Proceeds benefit Special thanks to food sponsor Information Social at the beautiful the Emergency Assistance Cortland’s Garage. “I am inspired by Oak Park Country Club. More Department. For tickets, visit the members of the board and their than 76 community and board www.catholiccharities.net/ commitment to Catholic Charities members came together to learn casinonight and the mission,” said Junior Board more about supporting Catholic Manager Noreen May Russo. “It is a Charities mission. A special thank- PHOTO place where the pillars of life, faith, you to board members Doug and Junior Board members enjoy love, and charity come together with 2016 Casino Night Kathy Kurtenbach for providing the the pillars of service.” beautiful space.

SPIRIT summer 2017 21 the last word

Photography Program Inspires Positive Action

Mike Becker participates in Catholic Charities After Supper Visions Photography program, which gives those who come to our Tuesday Night Supper an opportunity to discover their creative talents through photography. Mike, who became paralyzed after an accident as a young man and struggled with housing, has participated in the program since 2009. Mike now helps others find their eye for photography and encourages homeless men and women he encounters to come to Catholic Charities for help.

Before I came to Catholic Charities, I was living environment to keep you moving forward. It’s good with my mom and bouncing around living with for me and it gives you a warm, positive feeling and friends. I had gone to school but had some outlook. It’s not even about the photos all the time, medical problems and couldn’t finish my degree. or getting money for the photos – it’s that boost I eventually got a room at the YMCA, which is that you get from doing something good. where I met someone who told me about Catholic Whenever people come into the program, I tell Charities. He kept telling me I should go to the them about my experience and show them my evening suppers with him. I finally went and have pictures. I try to give them pointers and remind been going ever since. them to always keep their One night, I saw they cameras with them, so if had a photography “…taking photos is about they see something, they show set up at the doing something positive can get that photo of it and supper. I asked them not miss any opportunities. about it, and I was with my time. when you’re I know not everyone has interested, so they the same photography style gave me a disposable struggling you need an as me so I encourage them camera. I took a couple to develop their own. pictures and people environment to keep you I’ve met a lot of good really seemed to like moving forward. ” people from being here them. At the next at Catholic Charities photography show, Mike Becker and being a part of the I sold pictures, and program. Before coming now I’ve made enough here, I struggled with money from selling my photos that I’ve been able alcohol and would hide away. Now I enjoy getting to buy my own camera and continue taking photos. out in the city and sharing what I see with other For me, taking photos is about doing something people. I like to go down to the beach and sit by the positive with my time. The people who are involved lake and just people watch. I always make sure to in the program and the volunteers who lead it are bring my camera with me so I don’t miss anything. very positive people, and when you’re struggling, You never know when the perfect picture is going to or for people who are homeless, you need an show up.

22 SPIRIT autumn 2017 2017 YEAR-END APPEAL Let your light shine unto others

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