The Old St. Mary's Community Weekly Newsletter |
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Our policy here at OSM is we only require unvaccinated individuals to be masked for Mass and Church events. Vaccinated individuals may go without a mask. But, if you are vaccinated, you can still wear a mask to protect yourself (knowing your health needs) or wear a mask in solidarity with family, friends and neighbors.
You may have heard of the emerging threat of the delta variant creating a hazard for the unvaccinated (this group accounting for about 99% of the hospitalized), as well as the breakthrough cases impacting the vaccinated (anticipated by CDC and FDA in their warnings).
As we enter this new phase of the pandemic, I invite you to consider the best way for you to take care of yourself, your loved ones and those who make up your community. If you believe in the difference you can make, please wear your mask indoors and observe reasonable social distancing if you are able.
Thanks for your help and caring!
Fr. Brad
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Sunday Worship Aid
July 31 - August 1, 2021
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Click below to download/print the PDF file.
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SUMMER MISSION CO-OP APPEAL |
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Next weekend August 7/8, we will welcome Father Patrick Bergin of the
Archdiocese of Tabora, Tanzania, who will preach and preside at all Masses that weekend.
We will have a second collection next weekend to support projects in Father Patrick’s parish. There will be special envelopes in the pews for this purpose. You can also make a donation through Pushpay. Select Summer Mission Co-Op Appeal in Pushpay to make your donation.
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION
FACILITATOR TRAINING
Join us for Marriage Preparation Facilitator Training. All married couples feeling called to marriage ministry and interested in facilitating PreCana sessions to inspire engaged couples in the vocation and mission of marriage are invited to one of the upcoming Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Facilitator Trainings.
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Saturday, August 14 Saturday, eptember 11
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Parish St. Juliana Parish Center 3528 South Hermitage Avenue 7200 North Osceola Avenue Chicago, IL 60609 Chicago, IL 60631
Mass in Church 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church 8:30 a.m. 7201 North Oketo Avenue
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Saturday, August 14
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Parish
3528 South Hermitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60609
Mass in Church 8:30 a.m.
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Saturday, September 13
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. Juliana Parish Center
7200 North Osceola
Chicago, IL 60631
Mass in Church 8:30 a.m.
7201 North Oketo Avenue
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION |
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On behalf of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, you are cordially invited to the
Seventh Annual
Solemn Vespers for the
World Day of Prayer for the
Care of Creation
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
7 – 9 p.m.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
1775 Grove Street
Glenview, Illinois 60025
All are invited as the Catholic and Greek Orthodox communities of greater
Chicagoland join together for an ecumenical service to give thanks for God’s gift of creation and to recognize the conservation efforts of His disciples. Cardinal Cupich will preside at this service and is honored to be joined by His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion.
The vespers will be followed by a lecture from Chicago-based architect Doug Farr, entitled “The Role of Architecture in Caring for Our Common Home.”
The event will be live-streamed as well at:
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Old St. Mary’s is accepting registrations for
Religious Education classes for 2021-2022 school year. The program is open to all
children in kindergarten through eighth grade (or older if they have not been confirmed).
There is an early enrollment discount if registration and payment are made by
September 7th.
The early enrollment fee for 1 child is $250.00 and $125.00 for each additional child in the same family.
After September 7th, the general enrollment fee is $300 for one child and $150 for each additional child in the same family.
The Sacrament Fee which covers both First Reconciliation and First Communion is $60. Sacrament fee for children preparing for Confirmation is also $60.
There is no discount for sacramental fees.
You can register and make payment on our website:
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VIRTUS TRAINING
Registration is now open for a Live Virtus Training session on Monday, August 30. Class will begin promptly at 5pm in the Van Buren Room (Room 202) with a maximum capacity of 30 people
Volunteers who wish to sign up will have to create a Virtus Account. Go to www.Virtus.org click on the Training Button, scroll to Old St. Mary’s and sign up for the August 30th class that is posted.
It is also important to note that the training is not just for those who are likely to volunteer but for those who might in the future want the opportunity to volunteer.
For example:
- ·Adults who help out at children's choir, Altar Servers and or youth lectors, EOMs;
- · Adults who serve in the concessions, service club, middle school service opportunities, etc.;
- · Upcoming sports parents whose son/daughter might want to play a sport at OSM;
- · Upcoming and future theater and arts parents whose son/daughter might want to be in choir, do the play, etc.;
- · Upcoming academic extracurricular activities such as debate team participants whose parents might help prep students, lead clubs, chaperone meets and competitions;
- · Upcoming room parents who want to help at parties, with Christmas and spring programs, field day,etc.;
- · Morning drop off; and,
- · FSA events for which children will be in attendance.
If you have any questions, please contact Patti at patti@oldmarys.com or by phone at 312-719-1379.
For those who have been Virtus trained and have any questions regarding their Virtus account please feel free to contact Patti.
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A NEW WAY TO GIVE
Our Old St. Mary’s parish app is still in the early stages of development, but our new giving platform, Pushpay is up and available for your use.
It is different from Give Central and geared toward USER CONTROL. As such you will be able to keep track of your giving on your smartphone or computer as well as obtain your own giving statements. To begin using Pushpay as a way to share your treasure go to https://pushpay.com/g/oldstmarys/ You can also access it from our website or from this QR code.
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We do ask for your patience as we learn along with you in making the transition to a new giving platform.
PLEASE NOTE: The donation that you had in Give Central will not transfer over to Pushpay. You need to establish a new recurring donation in Pushpay.
Please reach out to us if you need help cancelling your recurring donation with Give Central. You can send an email to dawn@oldstmarys.com or call her at 312-922-3444, ext. 23.
Some have asked about setting up an annual contribution for Christmas and Easter. Right now the only options available are Weekly, Monthly, Bi-Weekly and 1st & 15th of the month. We explained to the developers of this new platform how important it is to have an option to make an annual contribution for occasions such as Christmas and Easter. We are hopeful that this option will be available once our Old St. Mary's app is active.
Thank you once again for responding to our request and making the move to this new payment platform. Please know we appreciate your generosity as well as your patience.
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While we're excited to be able to operate at 100% capacity, we need help. We are looking for lectors, eucharistic ministers, ushers, greeters, and especially a sacristan. If you've served in any capacity prior to the pandemic and are ready to return to service OR you are interested in serving in one of these ministries, we need you. Any necessary training will be simple and brief, and we'll be able to accommodate your schedule.
Thank you!
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We ask all ministers, veterans and newcomers, to please contact Scott for reactivation.
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THINGS TO NOTE AS WE RETURN TO FULL CAPACITY AT OUR MASSES |
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- All Masses are open. You no longer need to register to attend.
- If you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask. but are welcome do so if it makes you feel comfortable.
- If someone is wearing a mask, please give them a little extra space.
- You may sing and respond. The hymnals are back in the pews.
- There will still be a worship aid available on our website for those not attending Mass in person.
- Sanitizing and social distancing for Communion are no longer required.
- Collection baskets will passed to collect your offerings. Thank you.
- All Masses will continue to be livestreamed. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is still in effect.
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WAYS TO DONATE TO OLD ST. MARY'S CHURCH |
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Text to Give - 1.833.245.6595 - text GIVEOSM
(not case sensitive)
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If you don't wish to set up an account in Pushpay, you can make a donation to Old St. Mary's using Quick Pay through Zelle from your bank account.
Zelle is a quick way to pay people you know and trust in minutes.
For more information about Quick pay through Zelle or to see if your bank has this feature, visit Get Started with Zelle
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Old St. Mary's Church is Chicago's First Catholic Parish Established in 1833
Served by the Paulist Fathers since October 12,1903.
Phone Number: 312.922.3444
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Old St. Mary's Church
1500 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60605
312-922-3444
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