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Jim Kubik, Fri Aug 13 2010, 11:43pm

Just heard about Dave. My deepest condolances. I worked with him for years in the 009th District when he was partners with Mark O Hare. Great officer and father always talking about his daughters and their athletic abilities.

Christine Vargas Yates, Tue Aug 10 2010, 12:38pm

I graduated St. Bride in 1971 and have very fond memories of living in the south shore area.

Patricia Brown Streeter, Sun Jul 25 2010, 05:48pm

Patricia Lynch, I too am from the class of 1960. Are you and Eileen still planning a reunion? I think its a great idea.

mike cowhey, Sat Jul 24 2010, 05:21pm

Just  stopped by to say hello.  Living in Louisiana for the last 20 years.   My one year at St. Bride was special. Kissed my first girl.

Patricia Brown Streeter, Fri Jul 23 2010, 04:57pm

Spent some of the happiest days of my life there.

Fr. Bob Roll, Sun Jun 13 2010, 08:19am

It is very rare that you go to a party, wake, meeting or gathering in Chicago where you do not eventually run into someone who is an alumni or parishioner of       St. Bride Church.  That should not be surprising given that since 1893 St. Bride Parish has stood as a strong and loving presence on Chicago’s South Shore.  And our Church has stood tall and proud since 1907 while the neighborhood has gone though several different identities - a constant amid the changes.

As we proceed into the 21stCentury – and the 103rdyear of our Church building – we continue to serve the community in new and challenging ways.  Part of the challenge is to maintain the treasure of our Church building while looking for new ways to draw people to our faith community.

As we set upon a Capital Campaignto secure the future of our buildings – brick and mortar issues - we come to you with a chance to offer your support and show your    St. Bride pride and spirit.

Some current and former parishioners and alumni recently commissioned a painting of the High Altar of St. Bride as it might have looked during a High Mass in the 1950’s.  For those of you who spent countless hours in the Church during your years here, I am sure you will find the rendering not only accurate but stunning in its detail.  The artist, a South Shore native, Mitch Markovitz, has called this the greatest effort of his notable career. (See www.mitchmarkovitz.com for more information.)

As part of our fundraising effort we are making posters of the painting available for purchase.  All the proceeds go directly to our Capital Campaign since all costs        associated with the original painting have been donated.  The posters are available in two sizes and certainly worthy of framing.  Please consider a purchase for yourself and other St. Bride friends for a special occasion.  The original painting will be in the Church through the summer and then can be viewed at the Rectory. 

Please consider a visit to St. Bride this summer.  It’s a great Sunday morning drive.   Posters will also be available after Masses. Bulk orders can also be arranged for reunions, etc.  If we can be of any assistance with your class reunions or other  gatherings, please do not hesitate to let us know.  A special Mass can always be arranged for your special occasion.  Thanks for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you at St. Bride.

 

Tiffany Jewelry, Tue May 11 2010, 03:26am

This is a best site i ever seen! Thanx so much! I like it!

Paul Menningen, Mon May 10 2010, 12:40pm

to Bob Roodhouse,  It's been a long time since playing football with a can and riding bikes at deadmans gulch!!     Phil Baski and I ended up in the Denver area via much different routes.

to Margaret Jones Seebald,  Hello from a fellow classmate.  It's great to see all these familiar names from our wonderful past.

to Kevin Jarvis,   Hello from the Menningens.  We just all got together last week for my wedding (2nd) in Colo.

Paul Menningen, Mon May 10 2010, 12:29pm

To GIverson,  I graduated from Bride's in 1971 and then went to Carmel.  My Mom and Dad 9 Henry and Anna) worked for the parrish from about 1956 through retirement in 1986. We lived right next to the Rectory.  Pete Graduated from Brides in 1964 and ursula,  You might have known her as Christine, in 1960.  I think your sister nancy was a year or two younger than me. We used to do the Guitar masses for a while.  That is if I have the same Iversons? 

 

I now live in Cetennial which is not far away from Highlands Ranch

GIVERSON, Sun May 09 2010, 12:56pm

To Paul Mennigen-sorry, I don't know who Paul and Ursula are....enlighten me!  What was your class, and where do you live in Colorado?  Our son lives in Highlands Ranch. 

Paul Menningen, Thu May 06 2010, 12:58pm

Hello to all that were part of St. Brides in the 60's and 70's.  A great time to be in the South Shore area.

To Gretchen Iverson,  I think you may remember Pete and ursula!  They just left Colorado ( Where I now live) after visiting us last week.  All is well with them.  How is Nancy doing?

Barbara O'Leary Mathers, Sun May 02 2010, 05:52pm

Good luck to St. Bride's parish from a 1949 grad. We no longer have family in or near Chicago so I haven't been back to the neighborhood for many years. Hope you can continue to reach out to the community along the lake. It was a great place to grow up in.


Barbara

gretchen iverson, Fri Apr 30 2010, 11:18am

Just read all the guestbook notes -- is anyone out there from the class of '54?

gretchen iverson, Fri Apr 30 2010, 11:12am

Website looks great.  I'm looking forward to using it often.

Patricia Lynch, Fri Apr 16 2010, 09:19am

Anyone out there from the graduating class of 1960? Eileen Doherty and I are hoping to organize a 50th reunion sometime this year. I heard there was not going to be an 'official' St. Bride's reunion this year because they lost money last year, so it looks like we might have to do it ourselves. If anyone from the class of '60 would be interested in helping to organize the party - or simply turn up - please respond to this. In case your memory is as bad as mine, I'm one of the Lynches from 77th and South Shore Dr.

Looking forward to hearing from someone!

Rob Miller, Thu Apr 15 2010, 01:35am

I liked your site.

Steve Moran, Tue Mar 23 2010, 05:40am

Hello to all St. Bride's friends, alumni and classmates of 1969 graduation class: Walter Shebet, Bob Roodhouse (Roody), Mary Foley, Pam Saulters, Walter Shesek , Donna Brennan and many familiar names mentioned. Fond memories of fine friends and fun times in the neighborhood. Kevin Jarvis will remember the times (some tense) we had at the handball courts and fantastic Rainbow Beach. I hope all are well and content.

A reunion would be great; I'd certainly make it in from the west coast where I've been these past 25 years. I'll check back here from time to time.

Best wishes to all.

- Steve Moran

 

Suzette Power Kelly, Wed Mar 17 2010, 10:04pm

o the  memories are so sweet some of the best days spent at st. Brides - I graduated from 8th gr in 1967 and went on to Aquinas Dominican. Now I teach (art) at a Catholic high in Maryland. Anybody out there ? remember Tom O'Rourke, Jimmy Gilmartin, James Foley ?

Henry Spangelo, Mon Feb 01 2010, 01:48pm

Wow, Kind of stumbled on to this site. I see a few familiar names here. Graduated in "68" recently retired so have time to find things like this.
Henry Spangelo
(henryj_1953@yahoo.com)

keijo, Wed Jan 27 2010, 02:21pm

Thank you God for the light and worship in many home and le the be more and more those who will fight against sin and darkness power and go aan witht Jesus andpower of the Holy Spirits and joy,thanks and bless and pray and win,keijo sweden

Bob Roodhouse, Sun Dec 20 2009, 06:01pm

It's 3:00 PM (Pacific time); do you know where your 40th reunion is?  Hadn't been back to this site for a while and just saw the posts from Mary Foley, Shebet, Pam, and even Linda L.
 
Merry Christmas everyone and let me or Bill Purpura know if anyone still has plans for a 40th+ reunion.  Combining the classes or '69 and '70 would get a better turnout  -  if my classmates don't mind having 7th graders around.

-  Bob

Andrew Matushek, Tue Sep 22 2009, 02:11pm

Class of 1965. Just reaching out to old classmates and friends. I am the third child of Paul E. Matushek Jr. and June Matushek (nee Anderson). Was married at St. Bride 07 November  1971 to Denise Marie Rajewski of South Chicago. Still happily married with five children and eleven grandchildren. I retired from the US NAVY in 1999 and now reside in Springdale, ARkansas. St. Bride left an indelible mark on my life and faith.

Donna Brennan (Lindenberg), Wed Sep 16 2009, 10:16pm

Helllllloooooooo....Mary J. Foley,
My gosh, how are you??  I often wondered where you disappeared to and now I know, Florida!  What have you and Bob been up to?  You must fill me in. 

I see you’re looking for Julie and was wondering if you do facebook?  I don’t but Marilyn Maroney does and she was able to contact Joanie Iverson for me on it.  So, if you don’t facebook, have someone who does find Julie for you.

I’m (finally) going to be a grandma this November and I’m very anxious and excited.  The element of surprise is absent in 2009 and I therefore already know it’s a boy.  Actually, I see so many sweet boy outfits I’m glad I know.  Who wants to wear only yellow and green outfits for the first 6 months of their life????  Give yourself and Bob a hug for me and hopefully we can get together sometime.  Mike still works for the city so we’re stuck here in Chi… for another few years.  Then.......retirement…sweeeeeeet!  Do you have any reason to ever come this way???  Girlfriend………you take care and hope to hear from you soon.

 Love & Smooches,

  Donna (Lindenberg) Brennan   

Mary J. Foley, Sun Sep 13 2009, 02:21am

Dear Pam and Robert:
Thanks for trying to have a reunion. Can't believe we all got so old. I am trying to find my former best friend, Julie McCarthy.  We should plan a reunion at Disney World or Las Vegas. Does anybody live in Chicago anymore? My Husband who went to High School at St. Francis de Sales just had his reunion in Orland Park. Maybe we should make a list of addresses and people- my sister in law- Patty is friends and still in contact with Karen Miller and Vicky Poleno (Joe's Pizza). well keep me updated,  I am in Naples, Florida- it's beautiful in the winter.
Take care,
Mary J. Foley

Patrick Quinn, Tue Sep 01 2009, 12:18am

I went from 2nd grade to 6th then came back for 8th grade and graduated in 1989 and wanted to say thank you to Mrs. Palmore ,Mr. Rose, and all the teachers and Nuns

linda mceneany (locascio), Sun Aug 23 2009, 08:48pm

My family lived in St. Bride's Parish until 1973. 9 of us attended school at St. Bride's and most of us made our sacraments there. We are now scattered across the southwest suburbs. We had a restaurant in South Shore for many years and have very fond memories of Rainbow Beach and walking to and from school. Our mother is enduring the effects of aging. I am planning on bringing her to church there soon, along with several of my siblings for a "reconnect". Is there a day that is set aside for previous parishioners to worship? I would appreciate any feedback that could help to make this trip more dear to us. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Linda (Locascio) McEneany

Maria Berenyi-Roles, Sun Aug 09 2009, 02:46pm

I went to St Bride School, graduated in 1968.  I wanted to sign this registry in case there's ever a reunion or someone wants to re-connect that went there during those years.  I live in Sarasota, Florida now.  I'm on Facebook and my e mail is teszvesz@aol.com
Thanks,
Maria Berenyi-Roles

Linda Gonzalez, Thu Jul 23 2009, 01:08pm


Walt Shebet, Sun May 31 2009, 11:20pm

Greetings from one of the former children who went to school and were altar boys at your church.  A few members of the Class of 1969 are trying to put together a 40th reunion, Pam Saulters is one of them.  We are trying to get a hold of members of that class and e-mail addresses from their comments in the guestbook...Robert Roodhouse and many others from that class have left comments.  Your help on this would be most appreciated, especially by the classmates such as myself over 1000 miles away in Central Florida.  Thank you in advance for your help on this matter!
                                                                                                                        Sincerely,
                                                                                                                                        Walt Shebet
                                                                                                                                        wshebet@yahoo.com
P.S. If people are already on Facebook, we can communicate that way as well.

Stewart Smith, Sat May 23 2009, 08:52am

God Bless St Bride!

The Church has always been there when I needed sanctuary

Stewart Smith

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