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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 ?

peggy wegner, Sun Feb 28 2010, 09:44pm

My brother is doing a family genealogy project, and has asked me to contact you.  My parents were married at St. Brides Church on Sept 9, 1939.  How would I go about getting a copy of their marriage certificate?

 

Thanks for your help in this matter.

 

Peggy Hinz Wegner

 

jim behan, Thu Feb 11 2010, 06:51am

Hello,
I wonder do you keep burial records? I believe that my aunt Christine Benson-Pellegrini
(nee  Behan) was buried from St Bride's in the early 1960's? She had been living in a sanatorium in Chicago for a long time prior to her death. I appreciate that this is a tall order but I've been tring to trace this woman for a long time.
Thanks and regards,
Jim Behan, Carlow, Irelan

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

laurina davis, Sat May 09 2009, 10:21am

I am a graduate of St. Brides, i graduating in 2005 (the last class to graduate) i just wanted to say i really miss St. Brides and all the memories i had there. St. brides was like a family. I wish the best for everyone and thanks for all the guidance that was given when i was there.......

Rich Bonesteel, Thu Apr 30 2009, 10:34am

Hey Pam Saulters,

When are u planning a reunion??? I will be up in Illinois 1st full week of July and sure would love the chance to see everyone again. Last time was 20 yrs ago. Kathy Dean had contacted me. Lived in Joliet at the time. Now live in Louisiana. Leave a message. Bye

Walt Shebet, Fri Apr 24 2009, 03:52pm

Greetings Class of 1969!  I live now in Cocoa, Florida...40 minutes east of Orlando.  Send me an e-mail at wshebet@yahoo.com and let's stay in touch.  Please contact me with any information regarding a 40th reunion.

Walt Shebet, Fri Apr 24 2009, 03:32pm

Greetings from a fomer student who moved away in 1969 and was not able to graduate at St. Bride's and a former altar boy.  The pictures bring back so many nice memories...thank you!

Peggy Gibbons, Mon Apr 20 2009, 10:13pm

Hi Richard (Rich Bonesteel),
Peggy, Ruthie and Carol here!  How are you doing?  I live (Peggy) in Naples, FL with my husband, my Mom and dog.  Ruthie still lives in Cary, IL with 2 grown sons and husband, her oldest is getting married this fall.  Carol is married and lives in Algonquin, IL and has a little girl, Kara who is making her First Holy Communion like we did at St. Brides!  My Mom is 88 now and doing just great!  We come up to Lake Geneva, WI during the summertime so if you email me at brokerpeggy@aol.com maybe you and Ronnie will come up for a visit, we would all LOVE to see you.  Hope your Mother and family is well too.  We loved St. Bride's, Sister Justin, Sister Timothy, Mother Thaddeus, very nice order of nuns.  Well, hope to hear from you?  Best to you, Peggy Gibbons Harrity  1966-1968

Frank Tonkovich, Sun Apr 12 2009, 03:17am

Hello, anyone from 1972 class out there? Grad 72 finished High School in Fayette County Kentucky not a good time really missed Chicago!! Is there any re-union breakfast this summer? Please post ?  still see other grad's and in business with.  Tuggie.

PamSaulters, Tue Apr 07 2009, 01:24am

Are we having a 40th reunion or what--my back yard I am saying

Pam Saulters, Tue Apr 07 2009, 01:13am

Looking for the class of 1969 on facebook - you is out there?

unknown, Mon Mar 23 2009, 01:52pm

R.I.P lee we love yu! and I hope this is a lesson for all the guys hangin on the block.

Rich Bonesteel, Fri Mar 13 2009, 10:17pm

Bob Roodhouse. I remember the name but cannot picture. I found this site back in July of '07 and go back every once in a while just to see who is leaving any messages. I do remember the snow hills in the corner of the lot where we use to try and knock someone off the top. Remember playing fist baseball in that same ol lot when the snow was gone.  I also remember Tim Billeck, Mike Zurawski. Seen Mike in '89 at the 20 yr reunion/picnic. Good times, good memories and it seemed that life was simpler. Does not seem that long ago either.........

James Gough, Fri Mar 13 2009, 12:42am

I went to school at St. Brides in the early 70's.  It was a fantastic experience one that I will cherish forever.  5th, 6th and part of 7th grade. My parents and other siblings moved to Kentucky in the middle of the school year, it wasn't a lot of fun.  The teachers and other classmates made it real hard to leave St. Brides.  About a month after we moved, the teachers got together letters from our fellow classmates and sent them to us.  I will never,ever forget the feeling of love that was portrayed in those letters.  Much love
James

Donna Bourland, Mon Mar 09 2009, 06:42pm

Hi Father Wayne,

   I'm not sure how to reach you via email, but I put your name in and this site appeared.  Just wanted to get in touch.  I'm using the library computer.   I love you.

                                                   Donna

Bob Roodhouse, Sat Feb 28 2009, 10:14am

Greetings to Donna L., Tom S., and any others from the Class of '69 who post here.  Annemarie, your brother Paul was a year behind me at Brides and I remember hanging out in the neighborhood and playing football in that long front yard of your house on Coles with Paul, John Kelly, and Gerard Skaro.  I'm sure all of us remember how much we looked forward to a big snowfall each winter, so your dad could plow the snow in our parking lot "school yard" into huge mountains at each fence corner!

Everone remembers where they were when hearing of JFK's assassination in 1963.  I was in third grade and we were hanging out in the east end of the school yard by the old fire excape, during the lunch recess.  I remember all the nuns in tears when we came back into the building.

I attended our reunions in 1979 and 1999.  Hope someone organizes one this year  -  our fortieth!  Bill Purpura, Tim Billeck, and Mike Zurawski were classmates and though I live out in Washington, we still keep in touch and get together in Chicago once a year or so.  Bill and i have both have teenage daughters.

I remember taking the bus to Sox games at old Comiskey with the Dorans and others from the neighborhood.  I'm still a Sox fan.  2005 was worth all the pain and disappointment of '63, '65, '67, '73, '77, '83, '93, 2000  .  .  .  should I go on?  Actually, my daughter was born during the '93 playoffs against Toronto, so even though Dan Pasqua and Bo Jackson couldn't hit the broad side of a barn that series, I have very fond memories of it.  In a couple weeks, we head down to AZ to catch the Sox in spring training.  The addiction endures.

I occasionally drive through the old neighborhood when I'm back in Chicago.  Though I hadn't been to the school for years, hearing that it closed really seemed a very sad ending.  Thanks for helping to keep its memory alive through this site.

Annamarie Wilson(Menningen), Wed Dec 24 2008, 07:14pm

Greeetings,
St Brides was my life, for sooo many years. Being Henrys daughter and all.
Merry Christmas from the class of "80"

Paul Farley, Sun Nov 02 2008, 12:48am

Hello all,
Just got home from the Chukshi Sea, Just checking in.
Hello to Donna Lindenburg!

Hope all are healthy and happy!
PaulF

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