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the Beloved Retreat Community

Welcome!

Welcome Retreatants of Beloved 62 - our newest community members!

This is an informational website for the Beloved Community during the time of Covid-19. We remain a community in this extended time of physical distancing in consideration of the most vulnerable brothers and sisters among us.

We have been actively engaging the Beloved Community online for over a year since March 14th, 2021! Our highlights include:

Beloved 62 Online Retreat - we did it again! We hosted folks from Texas, Washington, and even Illinois. We took that parts of the retreat that we know work and translated them to a format that worked online. As musician Jason Grey sang "Remind Me Who I Am," the community answered... Beloved.

Beloved 61 Online Retreat - we made history by hosting the first ever virtual retreat November 20-22! It was virtual in the literal sense in that we could not physically gather, but we are so proud to say that retreat - and the grace that was mediated - was very real. We are so lucky to have had the community support all weekend.

Beloved 60 Alumni Retreat - we gathered at the end of May with members of many different communities to celebrate Pentecost and our Belovedness - blessings to folks in Chicago, the suburbs, Wisconsin, and Canada who joined us. We remembered that we are Baptised and part of an amazing community.

Weekly Activities - we have hosted Beloved Virtual Circles throughout the week since the start of the pandemic as a way to stay in communion with each other. These "Circles" initially focused on the four Beloved words (Baptised, Reconciled, Fed, and Sent) but expanded to include gatherings that are more social, prayerful / meditative, and even included spirituality rooted in creativity.

Larger Community Gatherings - we still gather for our monthly Beloved Legacy events.

Again, Welcome!

It doesn't matter if you just went on this recent retreat or if you were on the first retreat some 20+ years ago. It doesn't matter if you go to Old St. Pat's or another church. It doesn't matter if you attend every event or if you have been away for a while. We are glad that you are here! Don't forget - your presence is always a gift!

Please continue to look here for information on all of our virtual events. As a reminder, make sure that you are refreshing the page to get the most current information.

Your presence is always a gift!

Beloved Paddleboard Event this Sunday 8/7/22

Date: TO BE RESCHEDULED - DETAILS COMING SOON!!!!!!!

Time: 10:00am

Location: Montrose Beach

Hello Beloveds - Summer Time = Beach Time!!!

It's summer time in Chicago... of course we are going to meet on the beach for another Beloved SUP Outing!!! This year, Maureen McDonald has stepped into the role of my co-host for this annual event from the lovely Lisa Sawczuk - whom we will miss. Maureen and I will be hosting our gathering on . Please come out and join us for a fun day on the water at Montrose Beach. We call it a SUP (stand up paddleboard) outing, but it's really just a day at the beach. You do not have to get on a SUP to join us!

Here are the important details: meet at 10:00 am by the water in front of the Montrose Beach Boat House, the rental kiosk opens at 10 am, the cost starts at $30/hour and includes basic safety equipment (life vest / PFD), no experience is necessary (basic instruction is provided by Kayak Chicago). The area is well-suited for beginners as there is a protected cove that makes learning easier on most days.

Additional info: you should plan to wear a bathing suit or other beach attire - expect to get wet! Bring sunscreen and a hat; do NOT wear sunglasses UNLESS you also use a retention device. Feel free to bring beach chairs and snacks. You are welcome to come out even if you don't want to get out on the water. If you do plan to SUP, please meet before 10 am to beat the crowds. We cannot reserve equipment, and boards might not be available for everyone - especially if you come later!

Please respond back to us if you have any interest (eugelee1@gmail.com), and we will keep you informed of the details. This is helpful because we will know to look for you and keep you up to date with weather-related changes to the events.

Sorry for the short notice, but we hope that you can join us!

Beloved Legacy Events

Beloved Legacy

Date: TBD

Time: 6:30 pm

Speaker: TBD

Location: Beloved Zoom Video Meeting (https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2838346178)

Come back for more information!

Full Calendar

We will use the Zoom Video Conferencing Platform for all events unless other details are given for a specific event. You will have to download (download instructions) the app on your phone, tablet, or laptop. All meeting times are listed in Central Time.

If you don't know the password, please contact Polly (pollym@oldstpats.org) to be included on the email contact list.

ZOOM MEETING LINK

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2838346178

DIAL-IN PHONE NUMBER

+13126266799,,2838346178#

Sunday 8/14/2022

Sunday Mass at Old St. Pat's

9:00 am

Old St. Pat's Video Livestream

Event Details

Sunday 8/14/2022

Sunday Mass at Old St. Pat's

Presider: Msgr. Ken Velo

https://livestream.com/oldstpats/9am

Gather virtually for Mass with the clergy and the Music Ministry of Old St. Pat...

Event Details

9:00 am

Old St. Pat's Video Livestream

Sunday 8/14/2022

Sunday Mass at Old St. Pat's

5:00 pm

Old St. Pat's Video Livestream

Event Details

Sunday 8/14/2022

Sunday Mass at Old St. Pat's

Presider: Fr Pau Novak

https://livestream.com/oldstpats/events/4667723

Gather virtually for Mass with the clergy and the Music Ministry of Ol...

Event Details

5:00 pm

Old St. Pat's Video Livestream

Tuesday 8/9/2022

Beloved Virtual Circle

8:45 pm

Beloved Zoom Video Meeting

Event Details

Tuesday 8/9/2022

Beloved Virtual Circle

Hosts: Laura Field and Dan Quinn

"Rosary"

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2838346178

8:45 pm

Beloved Zoom Video Meeting

Tuesday 8/16/2022

Beloved Virtual Circle

8:45 pm

Beloved Zoom Video Meeting

Event Details

Tuesday 8/16/2022

Beloved Virtual Circle

Hosts: Mary Kelly and Angelo DiMartino

"Rosary"

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2838346178

8:45 pm

Beloved Zoom Video Meeting

Various In Person Summer Events

Beloved In-Person Gathering

8:45 pm

Beloved Zoom Video Meeting

Event Details

Various In Person Summer Events

Beloved In-Person Gathering

Friday August 20th 6:30-8:30PM Chicago Symphony Orchestra-Haydn Creation- JAY PRITZKER PAVILION - hosted by Heather Saylor

Grant Park Orches...

Event Details

8:45 pm

Beloved Zoom Video Meeting

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About Us

From Terry Nelson-Johnson:

For 20 years we gathered together to tell our stories and remember that we belong to one another. We built some spiritual muscle memory, friends, which serves us well in this time when we are asked not to hold one another. My invitation for all of us in the days and weeks ahead is to recall our BAPTISM and remember that we are precious, Beloved daughters and sons of God and that we are SENT to RECONCILE and FEED one another especially in these trying times. Can the church say? Amen!!

Contact Us

Email

Now more than ever we want to hear from you.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Polly Mulhearn is our point of contact:

pollym@oldstpats.org

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For more information about the Old St. Pats Community, please visit www.oldstpats.org