2021 Virtual Augustinian Gala Program Book

Thursday April 29th at 6:30 p.m. CDT With your Emcees: Don Berschback, Catharine Hennessy, Br. Sam Joutras, & Fr. Jack Tierney

Program Book Sponsored by Anne & Don Berschback

Let us always remember and support our men in Senior Care and those who serve in the Health Care Ministry. May God Bless You!

The O’Connor Family is thankful for the love, care and joy their brother, Fr. Mike, has shared with so many as he celebrates 60 years as an Augustinian (1961-2021) and 50 years as a Priest (1971-2021) !

Directory of Program Book Ad Spots Just click on the name to be taken to the ad page!

Premium Ad Spots: Pat O’Connor, Tribute to Health Care Team

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Tony and Mary Condon, Tribute to Fr. Jim Thompson

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St. Augustine Seminary Class of 1970, Tribute to Fr. Jim Friedel American Combustion Services, Inc.

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Italian American Executives of Transportation

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Jania, Greg and Wendy

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Kot, Kenneth

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Lauinger, Tony & Phyllis

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Linehan Family

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Marquette Bank

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McCone Family

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Mrozek Family

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Olanco Aid Foundation

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Palmasani, Frank and Marge

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Paul Borg Construction

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Augustinian Seminary Alumni Association

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Augustinian Seminary Alumni, Class of 1974

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Perry & Associates, LLP

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Buck Services, Inc.

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Russell, Anne

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Saint Bernard Parish

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Cascia Hall Preparatory Academy

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Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago

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Saint Rita of Cascia Parish, Chicago, IL

Crepeau, Rev. John J.

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Saint Rita Shrine Chapel

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Friend, Michael

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Saint Turibius Parish

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Gaberino, John

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Scianna Family

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Gentile, Robert J.

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Sisters of St. Casimir

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Griffin, Patrick

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Small, Bill and Bonnie

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Hennessy, Ed and Catharine

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Holy Cross and St. Mary Nativity Parishes

Thomas W. Dower Foundation

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UroPartners, LLC

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Holy Rosary Holy Name Society

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Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law & School of Business

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Welcome from the Prior Provincial Dear Friends of the Augustinians, My sincere greetings to all who are attending the annual Augustinian Gala of 2021 and all those who helped make this possible. We are treading into unchartered territory these days with our first virtual Gala. It has been quite the journey! I am filled with hope and enthusiasm with the prospect that this event will be very successful and productive as we forge ahead in supporting the Augustinian Mission of the Midwest Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.

As a nation, we have been facing many challenges over the past year. We have been learning to persevere in these difficult times because God has been giving us the strength to face, move through, and overcome these perceived obstacles. Someone once said, You need to be strong to stand firm in these stormy conditions.

Nothing is permanent. A major hallmark of our faith is HOPE. We have been given this opportunity to demonstrate our willingness to work with, walk with, and live with one another—this is part and parcel of the nature of our life within the Order and as members of the wider Augustinian Family. By accompanying us, you help keep the flame of fervor alive in our service to Christ’s Church. St. Augustine once said, “One loving heart sets another on fire.” We are grateful for your heartfelt prayers and generosity.

We are privileged to acknowledge our honorees this year. Mark Hacker and Robert Sullivan are both affiliates of the Order and educated in our apostolates. Fathers Daniel Hartigan and James Thompson have given over 125 years of combined service to the Order and the Church. The Augustinian legacy continues on through good and generous people such as yourselves who have been part of our life since the founding of the Province in 1941. The year 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the Province. We are proud of our past and hopeful toward the future.

This virtual event is possible because of the dedicated people who conceived of this technological opportunity and managed us through it. We are very grateful to several individuals, such as, James Capraro for his guidance in this virtual venture, and Michael Gerrity, along with the Advancement staff and Advisory Council. This collective endeavor includes many of our friars as well who have contributed to the evening’s success. Even though we are distanced, the collective efforts of several have brought us together both in spirit and real time.

Sincerely in Christ and St. Augustine,

Very Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A. Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians 4

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April 26, 2021, marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Midwest Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. Being placed under the patronage of the Madonna of Genazzano, we invoke her intercession daily in our prayers so that, through her maternal assistance, we may continue to move forward for the wellbeing of our Province and the people of God with whom we serve. We are grateful for our past and hopeful for the future. May the Lord, in his mercy and wisdom, accompany us and give us grateful hearts and docile spirits to listen and respond with generosity.

Virtual Gala Thursday, April 29 Evening Schedule Opening Prayer & Welcome from Prior Provincial Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A.

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Introduction to our evening’s emcees

Remarks by Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. on Vocations Outreach

Music by Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A., Br. Joe Roccasalva, O.S.A., & Br. Spencer Thomas, O.S.A.

Honoree speech from Mark Hacker, St. Rita H.S. Class of 1990

Greetings from the Augustinians who will be taking your phone calls for prayer requests and gift pledges!

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Remarks by Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A., Prior of St. Stephen Bellessini Community on the care of elderly and infirm friars

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Honoree speech from Bob Sullivan, Augustinian Affiliate, Cascia Hall Class of 1963

Remarks from Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A. on the needs of our Missions in Peru

Tribute to recently deceased Honoree Fr. Jim Thompson, O.S.A. given by Fr. John Merkelis, O.S.A.

In Memoriam: a look back at the friars we have lost since our last Gala in 2019

Tribute to posthumous Honoree Fr. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A.

by Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A.

Final appeal for donations and closing tally of gifts and calls received

Closing prayer from the Prior Provincial

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2021 Honorees Fr. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A.† A preeminent figure of Catholic education in Chicago, Fr. Dan received his first active assignment in 1946 to teach mathematics at St. Rita of Cascia High School.

When Mendel Catholic opened in 1951, he became one of its founding faculty members. In 1960, he was named superintendent of schools for the Augustinian Secondary School System. From 1963 to 1968, while continuing to serve as superintendent, Fr. Dan also served as principal of Mendel Catholic.

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A graduate of Cascia Hall Preparatory Academy, Class of 1963, Robert was affiliated to the Augustinian Order in 1994 and served as a member of the Province Advancement Council from 2011 to 2019. He founded both Lumen Energy Corp. and Sullivan & Co. and for over 40 years, he has served as chairman of five school boards, including Cascia Hall. In 2012, the Diocese of Tulsa gave Robert and his family the St. Francis of Assisi Award for supporting Catholic education.

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Mark Hacker A graduate of St. Rita of High School Class of 1990, Mark Hacker provides an inspiring example of what it means to be a “Ritaman.” Following graduation, Mark went on to attend Villanova University, where he met his wife Mindy, and earned both his Bachelors and Juris Doctor degrees. Mark has always been a generous supporter of his alma maters and served as a member of the Province Advancement Council from 2011 to 2019.

In 2001, Mark began working for Motorola and was named General Counsel in 2013.

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Fr. Jim Thompson, O.S.A. † Profiled by CBS as the “Wounded Healer” of Chicago, Fr. Jim served as hospital chaplain at Little Company of Mary from 1997 to 2017, all while struggling with his own blindness. The majority of Fr. Jim’s service was in the formation of new friars, serving as director of theologians, director of novices, and director of pre- and post-novitiate students. Sadly, we lost Fr. Jim nearly two months ago after his health deteriorated rapidly—we look forward to the opportunity to honor him now.

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Meet Your Evening’s Emcees

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Donald Berschback

Catharine Hennessey

Br. Sam Joutras, O.S.A.

Fr. Jack Tierney, O.S.A

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Provincial Council Prior Provincial

Province Secretary

Very Rev. Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A.

Rev. Richie Mercado, O.S.A.

Province Counselors

Rev. John Merkelis, O.S.A.

Br. Joe Ruiz, O.S.A.

Rev. James Halstead, O.S.A.

Rev. Robert Basler, O.S.A.

Rev. Homero Sanchez, O.S.A.

Rev. Rich Young, O.S.A.

Province Treasurer

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Past Augustinian Gala Honorees 2013 Most Rev. John C. McNabb, O.S.A.†

Most Rev. Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A., J.C.D.

Most Rev. Daniel T. Turley, O.S.A.

Rev. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., Ph.D.†

Rev. Jack Gavin, O.S.A.†

Rev. Bill Sullivan, O.S.A.

Deacon Jim Foody

Rev. Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A.

Rev. Ray Ryan, O.S.A.†

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2016 Ernie Mrozek

Rev. Mike Slattery, O.S.A.

Rev. Ted Tack, O.S.A.†

2017 Rev. Thomas McCarthy, O.S.A.

Rev. Jim Friedel, O.S.A.

Don & Anne Berschback

2018 Rev. John Merkelis, O.S.A.

Bro. Jerome Sysko, O.S.A.

Anthony & Phyllis Lauinger

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Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D.

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Mission Statement We, the Augustinians of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, are members of the worldwide Order of St. Augustine in the Roman Catholic Church. Centered in the Eucharist and prayer, we search for God in community by sharing our lives, goods and spiritual journey with each other and the people of God. In harmony of mind and heart on our journey toward God, our experience of common life flows into and shapes our ministries. We continue to serve the Church in schools, parishes and missions as we seek to discern new paths of service to which God calls us.

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Gala Proceeds Support…

Care for Elder & Infirm Friars New Vocations Our Vocations are the future of our religious order. These young men in formation and discernment will be the next leaders of the Church. We are blessed to have seen a steadily growing amount of young men interested in joining our community the past few years. Placing greater emphasis on vocations outreach will allow these efforts to blossom.

It is only right and just that we care for those who give all their lives in service to the Church. This includes those currently retired and infirm, those currently serving in active ministry, and those who have joined the Augustinians in recent years.

The Midwest Province established the “Covenant Care” program in 2010, which states that Augustinians should live in religious community for as long as physical health permits.

Missions in Peru For over 50 years, the Augustinians have been serving the impoverished regions of northern Peru. This service takes place in schools, parishes, and in basic human support activities across a rugged mountainous area covering well over 14,000 square miles.

Thanks to the dedication of the Augustinians, there are now over thirty solemnly professed Augustinians in Northern Peru.

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Augustinian Advancement Advisory Council The Council is comprised of highly respected and influential laymen and laywomen from states and cities across the Province who serve the Augustinians through generous contributions of time, talents, and treasure. They advise the Provincial and his advancement staff on fundraising and communications strategy and programs, and they also provide leadership in these efforts.

Members are appointed by the Provincial and may serve multiple two-year terms.

Norma Berman

Catharine Hennessy

Dominic Sanfilippo

Anne Berschback

Ed Hennessy

Lisa Ann Solava, PHR

Donald Berschback, Vice-Chairman

Manny Jimenez

Robert Utter

Wayne Klasing, Emeritus

Matthew F. Coughlin, III

Anthony J. Lauinger

Michael Gerrity, Chief Advancement Officer

Martin Wojcik, CFRE, Chairman

Very Rev. Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A., Prior Provincial

Our Midwest Augustinians

The following Augustinians, as part of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, have served as pastors and teachers, missionaries in both foreign and domestic lands, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and Religious Brothers, administrators and counselors, retreat leaders and parish missioners, leaders of social justice and ministers of Holy Sacraments, coaches, and chaplains.

Adelsbach, David W. Andrews, Edward A. Basler, Robert C. Bates, Donald J. Broudou, Joseph G. Cook, Philip C. Currier, John Patrick Danber, Bernard R. Deffenbaugh, Terry Dodaro, Robert J. Dowling, John J. Dueweke, Robert F. Emken, Mark D. Flores, Raymond Flynn, John F. Follmann, Roland F. Friedel, James C. Gersbach, Karl A. Griffin, Thomas E.

Halstead, James R. Hamill, William A. Heyman, Jerome M. Hibbard, John M. Isley, Stephen Jacobs, Richard M. Joutras, Samuel L. Kaiser, Frederick R. Kersten, Edward J. Knies, Jerome G. Koscielniak, Paul L. Kret, John A. Laird, Martin S. Lego, William E. Lewandowski, Don Maibusch, Henry B. McCarthy, Thomas R. McCormick, Joseph E. Mercado, Richie

Merkelis, John D. Mullarkey, Nicholas J. Nicholas, Gerald A. O’Connor, Michael J. Ohner, John M. Osborne, Thomas L. Palmer, Richard D. Petraitis, David V. Pizzo, Anthony B. Prevost, Robert F. Raths, Jeffrey D. Roccasalva, Joseph Ruiz, Joe L. Sánchez, Homero Scheible, Ronald E. Schurman, Robert J. Scianna, Bernard C. Siegel, Joseph D. Sheridan, James J.

Slattery, Michael J. Sotak, John J. Sparacino, Lawrence Steinle, Christopher Sternemann, Reinhard Stobba, Joseph G. Sturn, Angelo A. Sullivan, R. William Sysko, Jerome A. Szura, John P. Taggart, Frederick H. Tasto, John P. Taylor, Thomas Thomas, Spencer Thompson, James G. Tierney, Jack Turley, Daniel T. Tyma, John A. Young, Richard A.

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A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors Gala Overall Sponsors Ernie & Diane Mrozek of Chicago, IL Tony & Phyllis Lauinger of Tulsa, OK Gala Co-Sponsor The Thomas Dower Foundation In Memoriam Video Sponsor The Coughlin Family & International Insurance Brokers, Ltd. Virtual Program Book Sponsor Don & Anne Berschback of Grosse Pointe Park, MI Music Sponsor Wendy & Greg Jania Virtual Gala Production Sponsor Marquette Bank/Manny Jimenez of Chicago, IL Supporting Sponsors Fran Biolchini of Tulsa, OK Chuck and Pat Engvall of Chicago, IL Edward and Catharine Hennessy of Chicago, IL Wayne Klasing of San Antonio, TX Marty Wojcik of Scottsdale, AZ

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Tribute Donations to our Honorees Mark Hacker Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Deenihan Mrs. Regina P. Kristopaitis Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Rojek Augustinian Community of Burns Hall Friary Mr. Robert J. Schmitz Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Hacker, Jr. Ms. and Mr. Andrea L. Hacker Mr. and Mrs. Ted C. Berman Mrs. Anne Russell Mr. Ronald L. Skwarek Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gerrity

Fr. Dan Hartigan, O.S.A. Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Kennard Warfield, Jr Mr. Phillip B. Franczyk Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Olsen Mrs. Regina P. Kristopaitis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Leo Mr. Robert J. Schmitz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Brennan, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Mulhall Mr. and Mrs. Dominic J. Adducci Mr. and Mrs. William J. Spatz, Jr Mr. and Mrs. James D. Adducci Miss Maureen Hartigan Mrs. and Mr. JoAnn K. Rodi Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. King, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted C. Berman Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Magnuson Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Heeney Mrs. Anne Russell

Robert Sullivan Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. Linehan Mr. Phillip B. Franczyk Rev. Brian Barker Mr. Robert J. Schmitz Mr. and Mrs. William L. Schloss III Mrs. Regina P. Kristopaitis Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Been Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Allred, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted C. Berman Mr. John M. Nichols Mrs. and Mr. Annette G. Pringle Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gerrity

Fr. Jim Thompson, O.S.A. Anonymous (2) Dr. Susan M. Nedza, M.D. Mr. Robert Vorbroker Italian American Executives of Transportation Dcn. and Mrs. Joseph Roccasalva Mr. Michael G. Krukones Ms. Mary C. Paukovitz Mr. and Mrs. William D. Bickel, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McCarthy, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Allen F. Scherer Mr. and Mrs. Silvio Ferrara Mrs. Regina P. Kristopaitis Mr. Robert J. Schmitz Ms. DeAnna L. Thomas Ms. Mary T. Tierney Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Brennan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Dombrowski Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. Morley Sisters of St. Rita Mr. and Mrs. Ted C. Berman Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Heeney Ms. Roseann Keller Mrs. Anne Russell

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A Long-Lasting Gift

We would like to acknowledge the following members of the Restless Hearts Society who have included the Midwest Augustinian Province in their wills or estate plans.

Pierre M. Adams Arlene Adams Joseph F. Bamberger Carolyn Beil Anne Berschback Donald R. Berschback Charles D. Cassity James A. Corona James V. Corrigan Thomas C. De Corte Delores F. Denning Sandra L. Drap Lorraine V. Drinane Carolyn A. Dunskis Gregory J. Flanagan Rita M. Fortino Robert J. Fredericks John M. Freese John A. Gaberino

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Oliver E. Giere Ardith E. Goodroe Frank D. Grimaldi Winifred M. Guthikonda Richard H. Hagedorn David J. Hougan Lois J. Jacobs Michael C. Kirby Wayne G. Klasing Barbara G. Klasing Richard D. Kornowski John N. Kost John D. Kwiatkowski Robert J. LaFortune Ann G. LaGere Anthony J. Lauinger Bonnie J. Leighty Thomas F. Leo Steve Leos

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Connie Leos Barbara Jean L. Lichtfuss Earl L. Linehan Jerome J. Lui Dolores P. Lundeen Robert H. Mace Elizabeth Manning Michael P. Manning Terrance McGuire Dolores F. Michalski Donald V. Miller Debra Molinari Thomas J. Moore Mary L. Nolan Adele M. O’Sullivan Harry J. O’Sullivan Lorraine Pavelcik Donald A. Petkus Nancy C. Petkus

Connee E. Pines Timothy M. Ramsay Mary A. Rasmussen Richard Rasmussen Bernice A. Raubiskis Albert Raubiskis Pauline Reidy Patricia J. Ryan-Fouts Robert J. Schmitz Philip A. Sgariglia Lisa A. Solava Richard C. Solava John S. Sosnowski Joshua D. Stewart Ned Van Hamm David L. Vaughan Lisa Vaughan Martin H. Wojcik

Thank you to those who “Sponsored a Friar” for the Gala Michael W. Gerrity

Carolyn A. Dunskis

Joseph Roccasalva

Patrick G. McKeever

Ameriprise Financial

Bernard M. Kosowski

Silvio Ferrara

Ronald L. Skwarek

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Dear Mark, Congratulations on this great honor!

Your dedication and generosity to St. Rita and the Augustinians is incredible and deeply appreciated.

You and Mindy are a great team and wonderful role models.

God Bless!

Ernie and Diane Mrozek

In loving memory of Fr. Dan Hartigan & Fr. Jim Thompson & In honor of my good friend, Mark Hacker, a great “Ritaman”

In loving memory of Jim Thompson, a wonderful and cherished friend who was a champion of social justice, and of his sister Sharon, whose warmth and generosity knew no bounds.

From Michael Friend, Michael Foley, Sharon Stephan, Joyce Friend, Gail Roberts, Charlie Seminerio, Mike and Diane Foley and Louise Hebert-Rooney, Toronto, Canada

- Anne Russell

In memory of Fr. Francis J. Cavanaugh, O.S.A.†

Bishop John McNabb, O.S.A.† (left) with Fr. Francis Cavanaugh, O.S.A.†

From the McCone Family

In Memoriam

Rosalie C. Gentile March 28, 1934 - August 18, 2020 Dearly missed by her husband, Robert J. Gentile

Affiliates of the Augustinians since May 26, 2002

Let Us Remember Rev. James Thompson, O.S.A. Rev. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A. And We Congratulate Mr. Robert Sullivan Mr. Mark Hacker For Their Years Of Ministry With the Midwest Augustinians

Congratulations to the Midwest Augustinians 2021 Gala Honorees: Mark Hacker Robert Sullivan Rev. Jim Thompson, O.S.A.† Rev. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A.†

Tony and Phyllis Lauinger and Family of Tulsa, Oklahoma, salute Bobby and Jeannie Sullivan and their Six wonderful Cascia-Hall-alumni children!

We thank Bobby for his many decades of service To Cascia, to the Augustinian Order, and to the Church.

We thank the Augustinians who have Taught, coached, and guided our own family members Through a cumulative total of 53 school years of Education, inspiration, and life lessons.

And we remember especially Father Jim Thompson, OSA, With deep gratitude for his life of selfless service to God.

Congratulations to the 2021 Gala Honorees: Mark Hacker Robert Sullivan Rev. Jim Thompson, O.S.A.† Rev. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A.†

The Thomas W. Dower Foundation

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Fr. Bernie, With the Talents that God has given you, you have given much in the service of others.

We are very proud of you! We know that you will continue to shine in your new position as Senior Associate Dean for Student Support at your alma mater, Villanova University.

Keep up the good work, and keep smiling!

All our Love, Mom and Dad and Family

Recognizing.....

Br. Mark Emken, O.S.A. for a lifetime of financial guidance and service to many different religious communities

The Olancho Aid Foundation, providing volunteer activities for Catholics wishing to serve the Church in Honduras.

“Helping Honduran families stay healthy, stay together and to have an option to stay home in a sustainable community.” www.Olanchoaid.org

Congratulations to the Midwest Augustinians and all the 2021 Gala Honorees from your friends at Marquette Bank

St. Rita of Cascia Parish Would like to congratulate the 2021 Augustinian Honorees:

Rev. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A.+ Rev. James Thompson, O.S.A.+ Mark Hacker Robert Sullivan

Founded by the Augustinian Order since 1905

St. Rita of Cascia Parish

6243 S. Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60629 773-434-9600 strita@archchicago.org https://parishstrita.org/home/ St. Rita of Cascia Parish Chicago

Congratulations to Robert J. Sullivan, Jr. Cascia Hall Preparatory School Class of 1963 Thank you for over six decades of service to our school and the Augustinian Order.

“In order to discover the character of people we have only to observe what they love.” ― St. Augustine

The Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and Villanova School of Business

congratulate Mark Hacker ’94 VSB, ’99 JD as Gala Honoree and thank him for his service and dedication to Villanova and his community.

In Loving Memory of In honor and tribute to the life and Bishop John C. McNabb, O. S. A., First commitment of Leo & Helen Hennessy Bishop of Chulucanas, Peru, and His to the Augustinians and their Faithful Friends dear friend Bishop John McNabb Helen and Leo Hennessy

THANKS TO BOB SULLIVAN AND ALL HIS FAMILY FOR THEIR WONDER FUL SUPPORT OF CASCIA HALL

Earl and Darielle Linehan

Thank you!

The Augustinian Seminary Alumni Association Cor Unum!

In memory of Helen J. Merkelis, mother of Rev. John Merkelis Kenneth and Mary Lu Kot and family

God Bless the Augustinians for your commitment to build up God’s Kingdom - Frank and Marge Palmasani

In memory of Father Ray Ryan, O.S.A. Father John J.X. Glynn, O.S.A. Father Harry Wierman, O.S.A. Bill and Bonnie Small Scottsdale, AZ

In loving memory of Hon. James L. & Annamae D. Griffin

Congratulations to all the honorees from the St. Augustine Class of 1974

We congratulate this year’s honorees Mark Hacker Robert Sullivan And we remember the departed Fr. James Thompson, O.S.A. Fr. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A. - From Greg & Wendy Jania

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PAUL BORG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is a proud sponsor of

Midwest Augustinians Virtual Augustinian Gala

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Congratulations to 2021 Augustinian Gala Honoree Robert Sullivan

From John Gaberino & Family

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St. Rita of Cascia: A Saint for Our Day W i f e , M o t h e r, W i d o w, A u g u s t i n i a n N u n , P e a c e m a k e r

114th Annual Solemn Novena

Thursday, May 13, 2021 through

Friday, May 21, 2021 Online Daily Novena Prayers

Please visit stritashrinechicago.com each day to virtually join in praying Novena prayers led by various Augustinian Friars.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN-PERSON SERVICES WILL NOT BE HELD THESE DAYS.

Saturday, May 22, 2021 Feast Day Masses

9:00 a.m. Reconciliation Available | 10:00 a.m. Mass & Novena Prayers 6:00 p.m. Reconciliation Available | 7:00 p.m. Mass & Novena Prayers

Please register to attend either of the May 22 in-person Masses

by Friday, May 21 @ stritashrinechicago.com FEAST DAY MASSES WILL ALSO BE STREAMED LIVE @ STRITASHRINECHICAGO.COM

CHECK OUT OUR ALL NEW WEBSITE

StRitaShrineChicago.com Coming May 1, 2021

St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel

7740 S. Western Ave. | Chicago, Illinois | (773) 925-6600 | stritashrinechicago.com Ample, secure parking available.

God’s Blessings to our

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Congratulations to the 2021 Honorees Mark Hacker and Bob Sullivan in memoriam

Fr. Jim Thompson, O.S.A. Fr. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A. In gratitude for the wonderful Augustinians with whom we share our faith journey Fr. Robert Basler Fr. Bernard R. Danber Fr. Terry Deffenbaugh Fr. John Dowling Br. Mark D. Emken Fr. John F. Flynn Fr. James C. Friedel Fr. Thomas E. Griffin Fr. William E. Lego

In remembrance of

Fr. Thomas R. McCarthy Fr. Joseph E. McCormick Fr. Richie Mercado Fr. Michael J. O'Connor Fr. David V. Petraitis Fr. Anthony B. Pizzo Bishop Robert F. Prevost Fr. Ray Flores

Fr. Homero Sanchez Fr. Bernard C. Scianna Br. Lawrence Sparacino Fr. Christopher Steinle Fr. Joseph Stobba Fr. Bill Sullivan Br. Jerome A. Sysko Br. Thomas Taylor

Fr. Henry A. Wierman Confessor to our foundress, Venerable Maria Kaupas

The Sisters of St. Casimir

Thank You Fr. Jim [Buzzy] Friedel, O.S.A. “Christians follow their shots!”

Joe Brennan, Class of 68 “Fr. Friedel was my favorite of the St. A’s staff. I send him my best wishes and thanks for his significant contribution to my development.”

- Barry Nash, Class of 70

“Hi Fr. Jim

“Thank you, Fr. Friedel, for raising my awareness of social justice issues especially by encouraging support of the Hispanic community in Holland and MLK’s use of non-violence. With you social justice was not something to just be taught but was also lived. I especially appreciated your humor and sharing your time and talents with us at mass, in the classroom, on the basketball court and on the baseball diamond.”

- Jim Carberry, Class of 70

I know you may not remember me. My name is Jim Murphy.

While I never had you as a direct counselor, I know the type of person you are. You came to our Parish a number of times, which I introduce myself to you and the biggest thrill was that you indicated oh yea remembered you. I knew that was not case, which only shows what a great person you really are and always the pious gentleman.

I want to let you know; how much the Augustine’s and your example impacted my life. Fr. Ray married my Wife and I. My daughter went to Providence High School in New Lenox and was married by Fr. Don and we live in Mother of Good Cousel Parish.

Please know your always in my prayers and thoughts.

Thank you for letting me know and treasure your life.”

- Jim Murphy Class of 68

St. Augustine Class of 1970 is proud to sponsor this tribute to Fr. Jim. While more than 50 years have passed, many of us can vividly recall today your guidance, inspiration and holiness. Time has no boundaries on Christ’s love that is lived through His servants, muchas gracias Fr. Jim for your love.

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Pat O’Connor, Class of 70

Always in our hearts and minds Uncle Jim, With Love, The Condons

Christmas Day 2004 with Jim and his sister Sharon

Typical Jim, tired, but still available to listen

Jim crowned as Honoree King of Kerry

Jim having a fun day out with Winky Burnell and Bob Gardella

Jim visiting Priest’s Leap (mythical tradition)

Even the cows followed Jim in Kerry

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