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a column of benevolent gossip
Blackhawks basking —
Father Marty Michniewicz(pronounced “Micknevich”), is a fervent Hawks fan. The former pastor at St. Andrew the Apostle (Calumet City) now newly appointed pastor at St. Alexander (Palos Heights) says, “I was in diapers the last time they won the cup.” Father Marty was part of the deafening United Center crowd at the Hawks’ first playoff game. He’s a team booster, especially, his favorite winger Marian Hossa, No. 81. “I like the cut of his jib,” Michniewicz says. Father has outfitted his nephews and nieces around the United States in Blackhawks gear and they’re all fans. Michniewicz’s Hawks fever was featured on ABC-7 news prior to the final game. . . . Catholic New World movie reviewer Sister Helena Burns has been offering a free Blackhawks goal horn and chant ringtone on her popular blog: hellburns.blogspot.com.
Hawks fan, Fr. Marty
MichniewiczIndispensable —
Franciscan Sister Nicholas Tosseng celebrates 60 years of religious life at a Mass and reception June 27 at St. Tarcissus (W. Ardmore). “Sister Nick” is famous for her homemade bread, acts of kindness and opening the church at 5:45 a.m. daily.Steppin’ out —
Sister Elise Bocke, is putting down her chalk and eraser after 71 noble years in education, the last 24 spent at St. Edward School (W. Sunnyside). . . . Mary Beth Rudis, business manager at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish (Lemont) turned in her keys after more than 30 successful years on the job. . . . Jenny Whittaker took along memories of 52 years of commitment to local Catholic schools when she retired May 16. Her last 39 have been spent at St. Monica Academy (N. Mont Clare). . . . Eileen Kelleher’s 26 years of service as school nurse at St. Catherine of Alexandria’s (Oak Lawn) were celebrated at a May 26 farewell.Parish potpourri —
St. George Parish (Tinley Park) has published a memory book for its 75th jubilee, telling the history of the once “country parish.” Call Carol at (708) 532-8339 to order. . . . . Recently 59 parishioners of St. Joseph Parish (Libertyville) took a bus trip to Milwaukee to see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit before it closed. . . . Bishop James Keleher, retired archbishop of Kansas City, officiated at confirmation at St. Emeric Parish (Country Club Hills). He’s the first cousin once removed of the pastor, Father Marty Marren. . . . Father Walter Takuski, pastor of St. Peter Damian (Bartlett) led a group of 25 pilgrims to Italy in May. Highlights were the Vatican, Assisi and an opportunity to see the Shroud of Turin. . . . St. Catherine-St. Lucy (Oak Park) threw a birthday bash June 6 for Father John Carolan, who had no trouble blowing out 85 candles.-
Do, Re, Mi —
It was the 1970s. Seminarian Dave Engbarth started a 10:30 a.m. young people’s choir at St. Aloysius Church (W. LeMoyne). Those teens (probably singing “Kumbaya” and “We Gather Together”) have morphed and matured. Rich Romanowski their veteran guitarist and director still leads the choir at 10:30 a.m. Mass. On June 13 a reunion marked their 40th anniversary.
Zoraida Sambolin, NBC5
anchor/reporter.
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