"Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God."

- Matthew 22:21

Dear Parishioners,



Upon my arrival at St. Patricia, the parish leadership identified the need to gather the parish for social events—given so much of those activities went by the wayside during COVID. The Trivia Pursuit Party, organized by Missy Keegan, was held last Saturday. While the attendance was small in number, we continue to build on that goal which began last year with the Trivia Pursuit Party in the fall followed by the Super Bowl and Wine Tasting Party (Wine Mixer).

Another opportunity for socializing will take place on Saturday evening (6:00—9:30 pm), November 11th, which is hosted by the St. Patricia Ministry Partners. The Polka Party will feature live music by the renowned Chicagoland Eddie Korosa, Jr. Polka Band. It will be a wonderful opportunity to renew old friendships and make a new one.

On Wednesday, November 8th, Dr. Terrence Rynne, PHD, a Professor at Marquette University, will give a presentation titled: The Nonviolent Way of Jesus. Learn more about Dr. Rynne from Marquette University’s website.

“Terry’s commitment to nonviolence extends far beyond Marquette’s campus. In 2016, Cardinal Peter Turkson, head of the Vatican Office of Peace and Justice, invited Terry and 80 other Catholics from around the world to help draft an encyc- lical on nonviolence for Pope Francis. After two years of collaboration, they re- turned to the Vatican to further edit the chapters. Terry led the group drafting a section on the New Testament basis of Jesus’ nonviolence.”

Please mark your calendar for these coming events. AND, call the rectory to register for these events. 

Sincerely, Fr. Mike Meany 

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HELPING HAND

We kicked off something new at St. Patricia Parish. We call it Helping Hand. It is our new special event volunteer program. We are asking for your help at future parish-wide events, all of which benefit our parish 100%. In the Gathering Space, you will see a Helping Hand sign and a sign-up sheet to offer your help. Our first Helping Hand volunteer opportunity is to offer your help at our next parish-wide event, which is the Polka Party scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM in the Parish Center. Volunteers will be asked to do light duty work. If you can help for a couple of hours during our Polka Party event, please contact Bertha Castro at the Rectory Office (708.598.5222) or sign up in the Gathering Space.

THANK YOU! 

Save the date! The SPS Parents Club is hosting an evening of spooky fun on Saturday, October 28th.

Trunk or Treat will be taking place from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Haunted Hallway will take place from 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm.

What is Trunk or Treat? A FREE "trick or treating" experience for kids and a treat giving opportunity for families in a safe and secure Halloween environment. What do we need? Kids of all ages, in costume ready to "trunk or treat", Adults to bring their vehicles and pass out candy that will be provided, Families to choose a theme and decorate their cars, trunks, and selves to match!