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Old St. Pat's PodcastA Field Hospital of Hope - Fr. Pat McGrath 6.22.25Are you ready to take control of your money and build the financial future you deserve? Join Start Smart Finance co-founders for a Financial Fitness Workshop for Young Adults today, Tuesday, June 24th, from 7 to 8:30 PM at Fellowship Hall, 625 West Adams in Chicago. Whether you’re looking to budget better, save smarter, or tackle debt, this free event is here to help you thrive. Register by Friday, June 20th. Free parking is provided. Let’s get financially fit — together! For more info, visit: https://osp.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1120/responses/newThis Pride month, join LGBTQ+ Catholics and all...2025-06-2415 minOld St. Pat's PodcastBroadway on Adams Preview II: You Can't Stop the Beat, Bring Me To Light, Sunday 2.19.23The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By the Old St. Pat's ChoirToday we are featuring a medley of songs that can be heard at our upcoming Broadway on Adams on May 18th, 19th, and 20th! We hope you'll join us! The songs in today's episode include:"You Can't Stop The Beat" from Hairspray"Bring Me To Light" from Jeanine Tesori's 1997 show, Violet"Sunday" from Sondheim's Sunday In The Park With GeorgeDetails about the upcoming Broadway on Adams will be available in early May here: www.oldstpats.org/boa
2023-02-1909 minOld St. Pat's PodcastHoly Anxiety - Fr. Ed Foley 7.17.22Financial security, families, health, relationships, work, our communities - we may have anxiety over some of these subjects at any point in our lives. This is a clear sign that it’s because these subjects are very important to us and it’s only natural to want to find ways to limit or get rid of unwanted stress. The challenge is then moving beyond reducing anxiety only for ourselves. How can we come to care just as much about the welfare of those around us and find ways that our gifts can relieve anxiety for someone else? Today, Father Ed Fole...2022-07-1918 minOld St. Pat's PodcastClearing the Clutter - Fr. John Cusick 12.5.21In the weeks leading up to December 25th, there is a lot of preparation. We clear out the Thanksgiving decorations at home and make way for the lights and gifts under the tree. At school, we complete our exams and wrap up any last assignments so we can enjoy a break. And at work, we cross off items on our to-do lists as quickly as possible so that we can also be prepared to take a few days off for the celebration. But what are you doing to clear your mind to make room for the biggest gift of...2021-12-0719 minOld St. Pat's PodcastBe Ready for Something New - Fr. Pat McGrath 11.28.21What are you doing to rejuvenate your spirit this Advent? How will you wake up your heart to those around you? And how will you ready your soul so that you can pass on the gifts of generosity, compassion, and joy? Today, Father Pat McGrath helps us pray that we may get through the anxieties of the day together and see the world with new eyes, minds, and hearts.To shop the Old St. Pat's Solidarity Market, visit: oldstpats.org/solidaritymarket
2021-11-3017 minOld St. Pat's PodcastRadical Kinship: Chicago Fair Trade & OSP Special EventsOld St. Pat's Podcast Series - Radical Kinship: Chicago Fair Trade & OSP Special EventsIn today's episode, Kevin Kelley and Kayla Jackson sit down with Katherine Bissell Cordova, the Executive Director of Chicago Fair Trade and OSP Special Events coordinators, Sheila Greifhahn and Honor Lorenzini.For more info on Chicago Fair Trade, please visit: www.chicagofairtrade.orgFor more info on Special Events at OSP, please visit: www.oldstpats.org/special-events
2021-11-1831 minOld St. Pat's PodcastYou Will Never Be Forgotten - Fr. Ken Simpson 8.29.21We all want to be remembered. Even Jesus wanted to be remembered when he asked his disciples to “Do this in memory of me.” during the last supper. Why do we remember? Because our shared memories connect us, shape our history and our culture. And when we are remembered, it makes us feel loved, valued, and appreciated. It makes us feel like we made a difference. With the recent news of service members and all those killed in Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida occurring during the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and the continued loss of lives due to Covid-19...2021-08-3115 minOld St. Pat's PodcastRadical Kinship: Compassion & Restorative Justice for Incarcerated and Reentering CitizensOld St. Pat's Podcast Series - Radical Kinship: Compassion & Restorative Justice for Incarcerated and Reentering Citizens In this episode, we are joined in dialogue with OSP’s own Kevin Gallagher and Jobi Cates, the Executive Director at Restore Justice Illinois, along with Matthew Simon of the Helen Brach Foundation and The Catholic Lawyer’s Guild. We discuss the landmark Illinois Criminal Just Bill passed recently in Springfield, what changes needed to be made, and the work that still lies ahead. Next, we welcome to the show, OSP’s own Diane Daly, to dialogue...2021-04-0752 minOld St. Pat's PodcastMusic Series: Broadway On Adams 3.14.21The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By the Old St. Pat's ChoirTo celebrate the 10th Anniversary Broadway on Adams, we are featuring songs from the recent Broadway on Adama virtual celebration event. The songs in today's episode include:"You Can't Stop The Beat" from Hairspray "Bring Me To Light" from Jeanine Tesori's 1997 show, Violet"Sunday" from Sondheim's Sunday In The Park With George"You've Got A Friend" by Carole King from Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalTo view the full Broadway on Adams: Then & Now video, please visit: www.oldstpats.org/b...2021-03-1413 minOld St. Pat's PodcastVisioning the Future - Fr. Tom Hurley & Rod Dixon 5.31.20To the community of Old St. Patrick’s, Over the course of the past few years, it has become clear that we have both a challenge and an opportunity to be leaders in how we can make the church a sign of Hope and New Life for the world around us. Through encountering the people of our community and staff it was apparent that we needed a renewed articulation of our vision as a church community. A vision is a guiding, critical component of any enterprise that establishes what and who we intend to be in the fut...2020-06-0206 min