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Invitation for 90th anniversary of St.Ita
This is an image of an invitation card for St Ita's 90th anniversary dated October 13th, 1990. It states the itinerary for the event: a thanksgiving mass offered by Bishop Timothy Lyne at 4pm, followed by an open reception in the school, a birthday dinner at 6pm in the Jubilee hall, and finally, entertainment at 9pm.
Image of the Sanctuary of St Ita's
This is an archived image of the Sanctuary of St Ita's Parish. The Sanctuary is the holiest place in the congregation.
Church of St. Ita Diamond Jubilee Flier
This is a flier for St. Ita's Diamond Jubilee, dated October 12th, 1975. The bottom of the flier notes that it is a mass of Thanksgiving.
Saint Ita Parish Auction and Supper Event in 1993
This "90 + 3 Auction/Supper" event hosted by the Women's Club of Saint Ita, was a popular fundraising method used by the church. On October 19, 1993, located in the Jubilee Hall, this fundraising event started with a silent auction, then moved on to supper, and closed the night out with a live auction conducted by Joseph M. Canzoneri.
Octoberfest at Saint Ita's in 1994
Octoberfest was celebrated as one of the traditional fundraising experiences at Saint Ita's Parish on October 22, 1994. After paying to attend the event, guests were served an assortment of main course dishes, coffee or tea, and dessert.
The Gregorian in 1991
This is a monthly newsletter of St. Gregory Church in Chicago titled "The Gregorian," dated April 1991. The central theme of this edition is a farewell to Father Gene, as indicated by the large "FAREWELL" text. Below this headline, the newsletter expresses gratitude and good wishes to Father Gene as he leaves for St. Genevieve's, acknowledging his contributions to the St. Gregory Parish community. A message assures Father Gene that he will not be forgotten. A photograph of Father Gene smiling is featured, providing a personal connection to the readers. Below his picture is a heartfelt letter addressed to the parishioners of St. Gregory. In this letter, Father Gene reflects on his time at the parish, describing it as one of his best assignments and expressing his deep appreciation for the supportive and loving community. He mentions the generosity and warmth he has received and assures the parishioners that the experiences he has had will be carried with him in the future. He concludes by expressing his gratitude, bestowing blessings, and mentioning his final Mass as an act of Thanksgiving, signed with his name.
The Gregorian in 1989
This is a monthly newsletter of St. Gregory Church in Chicago titled "The Gregorian," dated May 14, 1989. The date at the top right indicates it's for Pentecost Sunday, May 14, 1989, and a biblical quote from John 20:21b complements the date. The header of the newsletter is stylized with the title "THE GREGORIAN" in bold, uppercase letters. Below this, in a more decorative font, is "Saint Gregory Church" with its address. The central part of the page is dedicated to a poem titled "To Mother," which is a touching tribute to motherhood, framed with an illustration of a ribbon and a flower, likely symbolizing love and purity. The poem conveys the theme of divine love and the sacredness of the mother-child relationship, suggested by the lines that speak of Jesus sending the speaker to a caring mother. In the lower section, there are two announcements framed in boxes. The left one advertises a "MOTHER'S DAY ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST," encouraging attendance with a whimsical drawing of pancakes and coffee, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop #829. The right one announces "SPIRITUAL RENEWAL" for various church volunteers, detailing an upcoming event with Father Gene Gratkowski. These components illustrate the newsletter's purpose: to inform the church community about events, celebrate significant occasions, and foster a sense of unity and spirituality among the congregation.
The Gregorian in 1977
This is a monthly newsletter of St. Gregory Church in Chicago titled "The Gregorian," dated July 17, 1977. The publication appears to be St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church's newsletter, based on the address listed at the bottom. The design is straightforward, with large, bold text and simple graphics. At the top, a stylized scale symbolizes justice, accompanied by the phrase "Do justice and live in the presence of the Lord." Below this is a cartoon with two figures, one serving the other a bowl, captioned with a biblical reference to Martha and Mary, highlighting the choice of spiritual devotion over mundane tasks. The middle section contains the title "THE GREGORIAN" in large block letters, with a text block beneath it referencing Martha as "just a housewife," alluding to her biblical story of hospitality and service, and noting that saints and sinners shared her dinners, with Jesus frequently visiting. The bottom section includes a Christian message, "Christ is in you your hope of glory," superimposed on a large cross graphic, reinforcing the newsletter's religious content and inspiration. The footer identifies the publication as belonging to "SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH," providing an address in Chicago, Illinois. This page exemplifies the church's outreach and communication with its congregation, using a blend of religious instruction, scriptural reference, and community building in a format typical of a monthly newsletter.
The Gregorian in 1938
This is a monthly newsletter of St. Gregory Church in Chicago titled "The Gregorian," dated October 16, 1938. The layout includes a header on top with the newsletter's title in a prominent font, flanked by two decorative lines. Below this, the page is divided into two columns of text. The left column, under the heading "HIGH MASSES FOR THE WEEK," lists the schedule of masses for each day of the week, from Monday, October 17, to Sunday, October 23. It mentions specific types of masses such as Requiem masses and High Mass in honor of Our Sorrowful Mother, some with associated names, indicating masses dedicated to particular individuals or societies within the church. On the right side, there are several sections starting with "A LETTER OF THANKSGIVING" from a parishioner expressing gratitude for her husband's conversion to Catholicism. Below that is a section titled "INTERESTING QUESTIONS" which previews lectures on faith and challenges to the church's teachings that are to be addressed in a Convert Class. It encourages engagement with these topics and announces the time for instruction classes. Further down, "LADIES ALTAR SODALITY" announces a meeting and lecture, inviting new residents to attend. At the bottom, "Marriage Banns" lists couples who have announced their intentions to marry. A footer on the page advertises for a funeral director, indicating the newsletter's role in community information sharing. "The Gregorian" seems to function as a monthly bulletin, informing parish members about liturgical schedules, church-related news, educational opportunities, and social events.
The Gregorian in 1932
This is a monthly newsletter of St. Gregory Church in Chicago titled "The Gregorian," dated October 1932. The page layout includes two columns of text with a variety of headings and one small inset image at the top center, depicting what seems to be the religious figure, The Lady of Perpetual hope. The headings include "OUR CARNIVAL," "NECESSARY ITEM," "OUR NOVENA," "EVENING SERVICES," "OUR PURGATORIAL SOCIETY," and "CLOTHES WANTED." This newsletter serves as a historical document, providing insights into the community activities, religious practices, and communal concerns of the parish at that time.
Drivers Ed Class
Students and faculty posing with a school drivers education car 1950s or early 60s. During this time drivers education courses were often included in school, sometimes as a substitute or along with physical education classes. This gave students a good oppertunity to practice their driving skills before receiving their drivers licenses and better prepare them for the roads
Newspaper Clipping - Six Million Pieces of Glass in Them - Stained Glass of St. Ita's
This image is of a newspaper clipping speaking about how the stained glass at St. Ita's church contains six million individual stained glass pieces and how they glitter and produce a jewel-like effect when the sun shines on them. The newspaper also says they are called the finest in the country and it also speaks on how the main attention-grabbing image is of the crucifixion while also talking about the other stained glass that is a part of the church. There are many different depictions in the stained glass with some of the main figures being Christ, Mary, and a variety of the apostles. There are also depictions in the medallion windows that show different events in the books of the Bible.
Newspaper Clipping Announcing Start of Work on New Uptown Church
This image depicts a newspaper clipping talking about the new St. Ita building that was beginning to be built in 1923. The church was designed in the French Gothic style by Henry J. Schlacks. The church at the time cost $500,000 which in today's time (2024) costs $9,132,514.62. The church was being build on the northwest corner of Broadway and Catalpa. The church was allowed to be built after Rev. Crowe pleaded with Cardinal Mundelein. Henry J. Schlacks, the architect, designed not only the church itself but also the pulpit, and all of its furnishings inside.
Picture of the Guild Hall that the St. Ita's Parish was founded in
This image depicts the guild hall where Rev. John Crowe was tasked to establish the St. Ita's Parish. The guild hall was used for the meetings before the frame building of the church was created. It was home to meetings for different parts of the Edgewater community before they had their own buildings. The parish's first meeting was in the guild hall and the pastor gave the sermon on a wooden box in order to stand above the crowd. The guild hall was only a short part of the life of the church, it was only the meeting place for the parish for a couple months before the frame building that held the school building in the basement.
Image of St. Ita's Organ and Rose Window
A Black and white image of the organ and rose window located within St. Ita's church. The organ was installed under Monsignor Gerard Picard in 1951.
St. Thomas Spanish Newsletter
This is a newsletter found among other Spanish documents at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Rectury in a box labeled “Vietnam.” The writer, Father Alejandro López, writes to the church’s Spanish community in the hopeful spirit of Lent and Easter. He focuses the newsletter with a discussion about God and His gift of “salvation,” which God invites all of His Creation to accept. This, Father López writes, is part of God’s divine plan—that God in His goodness will always win, and that He invites everyone to rejoice in that promise.
St. Thomas Prejudice
This was a newsletter found at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Rectory that was sent out to all of the parishioners of the church. Father Tom, the Pastor at the time, was writing to inform the parishioners of a recent event that had taken place. In this letter Father Tom explains the “great injustice” that was done against the associate pastor Father Daniel Jankowski, where he was wrongly accused and condemned. With this, Father Tom also explains how 75 parishioners wrote to Cardinal Bernardin about injustices facing the Hispanic Community within the church, while he was away. Father Tom wrote this newsletter to warn the parishioners to not go behind his back again, since they did so without permission.
Letter to Father Crowe to establish St. Ita Parish
This image is a letter depicting Archbishop Patrick Feehan writing Reverend John Crowe to establish a new parish in the Edgewater community in Chicago, Illinois. The parish was established by him in 1900 in the guild hall that was nearby. The parish was established with 53 parishioner families in attendance. It was established to serve the Irish and German immigrants in the Edgewater community. The parish boundaries at the time were extensive and served many families in the community as it grew, eventually growing into a school and convent. Father Crowe helped grow the church through his meetings with the parish members and fundraising bazaars.
St. Thomas Financial Record
A letter detailing the financial situation of St. Thomas of Canterbury. It describes the rental of a space for the Vietnamese community by Father Hung. Father Hung was part of the three-man team that led St. Thomas in the 70s and 80s. He coordinated with others to prepare a space for them and offered them Mass in Vietnamese. At the time of writing this letter he would have been finishing up his first year at St. Thomas.
St. Thomas Color
This was a 2005 image found at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Rectory, stored in a box labeled “Vietnam.” Little is known about this picture, but what can be inferred is that it shows a meeting of different cultures and people. The individuals within this image are shown holding different flags, representing different countries coming together outside of the church.
St. Thomas News clipping
This is a newspaper clipping that was found at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Rectory. The writer describes the spiritual differences between the diverse ethnic groups that make up St. Thomas of Canterbury—namely the “English-speaking,” Vietnamese, and Laotian. In addition, they explain how the church allows not only a place of worship but a neighborly refuge for immigrants. Ultimately, the writer asserts that St. Thomas Church allows the two groups to unite their religious views and build a sense of community.
St. Thomas 65th Anniversary
Mary Mother of God Current Newsletter
A snippet of a current Newsletter found in the St. Thomas church vestibule. It carries the Mary, Mother of God title and contains Mass Times, Office Hours, and other miscellaneous information a parishioner might need.
St. Thomas Bench Ad
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