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“Telling Your Faith Story.” Learning to share your personal faith journey is a powerful tool for evangelization and discipleship. How can this sharing become less intimidating? The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Renewal will offer an online workshop 2 times on Wednesday, Sept 30 to provide practical guidance on how to articulate your personal encounter […]

In recent years, parishioner Rosa Sanchez Castillo has done so much to build up the Hispanic community at Old St. Mary’s. She will be among those honored by the Archdiocese of Chicago with the Instrumentos de Paz y Justicia Award at the 24th annual Noche de Gala on Friday, October 2. Tickets may be purchased […]

What kind of neighbor will we be? In a time when migration and refugee issues can feel overwhelming and deeply personal, our faith calls us to greater compassion and action. Join ICSJ Parish, Old St. Pat’s, and the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership for City of Welcome – a day of education, advocacy, and […]

Join us for our Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 3, at 11:00 AM! Bring your beloved pets: furry, feathered, or scaled (!), for a special blessing as we honor St. Francis of Assisi and celebrate the joy our animal companions bring to our lives. All pets must be on a leash or in […]

Join us for the Annual Old St. Mary’s School Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 3 at 6:30 PM in the Church Courtyard! Come enjoy a festive evening with our community as we celebrate one of Old St. Mary’s favorite fall traditions. This beloved tradition helps raise funds for the OSM Blue Ribbon Fund, which supports and […]

Join us for Lectio Divina, an ancient Christian practice of prayerfully reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture. Lectio Divina invites us to slow down, listen, and allow God’s Word to speak to our lives in the present moment. Through reading, silence, reflection, and prayer, we become more attentive to how God may be speaking to […]

Running the Chicago Marathon this year? Join us at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday, October 10 for our annual blessing of marathon runners. During Mass, we’ll offer a special blessing for all those preparing to run the Chicago Marathon the following morning, praying for their strength, safety, and a joyful race. Come pray […]

Join us on Sunday, October 11, as the Chicago Marathon comes right past Old St. Mary’s! We expect plenty of spectators and visitors along S. Michigan Ave., and we’re looking for volunteers to help us offer some OSM hospitality. Come cheer on the runners and help us distribute water and treats to our neighbors and […]

Free legal services are available by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) for individuals who meet CVLS’s income eligibility requirements. Meets every 3rd Saturday of the Month. Common legal matters include wills, powers of attorney, small estate affidavits, adult guardianship, and consumer issues. For more information or to make an appointment, call 312-332-1624. Parish Center Lobby. […]

Our next Paulist Come and See Discernment Retreat is happening over the weekend of November 6-8 at our Paulist seminary in Washington, DC. Participants can arrive the evening of Thursday November 5th. The retreat is scheduled to begin Friday morning and end with lunch on Sunday. Participants will depart Sunday afternoon. It is a wonderful […]