Fall 2001

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A publication of Pathways Awareness Foundation in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago
Discover in this issue:
  • Inclusion Sunday, October 14, 2001
  • Announcing the 2001 Open Hearts Award Winners
  • Inclusion Sunday materials now available online
Inclusion Sunday: October 14, 2001

 

Cardinal Francis George declared October 14, 2001 Inclusion Sunday, a day for parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago to showcase the many ways they welcome parishioners with disabilities every day of the year. Jenny Beese, Inclusion Representative from St. AlexanderÆs parish in Palos Heights, met with her parishÆs inclusion committee several times to plan activities for Inclusion Sunday. ôThis is the third year that we have participated in Inclusion Sunday. Our goal this year is to touch each member of our community through special 

Doris Griffin and John Ferrera of St. AlexanderÆs Inclusion Committee

liturgical celebrations so that inclusion will permeate the very fabric of our parish.ö

Announcing the 2001 Open Hearts Awards

 

 

Pathways Awareness Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2001 Open Hearts Awards Contest. The following parishes have been recognized for their outstanding inclusion efforts in the areas of affirmation, communication and accessibility. $1,000.00 Award Winners:
Our Lady of the Ridge
(Chicago Ridge)
St. Paul of the Cross
(Park Ridge)
St. Peter (Chicago)

$500.00 Honorable Mentions:
St. Francis De Sales
(Lake Zurich)
St. Mary (Buffalo Grove)
St. Peter (Antioch)

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2001 Open Hearts Awards (continued)
The many exceptional entries in this yearÆs Open Hearts Award contest reflect the contribution parishes are making to the archdiocesan five-year  inclusion initiative. Has your parish joined this exciting initiative? Call 312-381-5220 to join today!
Inclusion Sunday Materials Now Available Online

Visit http://www. pathwaysawaren
ess.org for new Inclusion Sunday 2001 materials!

 Materials designed to assist parishes to plan for Inclusion Sunday were sent to pastors and Parish Inclusion Representatives in August. By popular demand, these materials are also available online.

ôThe Inclusion Sunday Workbook of materials has made it so easy for our parish to plan for Inclusion Sunday,ö states Kathy Ostendorf, 

Inclusion Representative from St. James in Arlington Heights. Bulletin clip art, homily hints, prayers, intercessions, a bulletin article and ideas for activities are available. Use the Inclusion Sunday Workbook to showcase how your parish welcomes persons with disabilities into liturgy, ministry and fellowship every day of the year!
Open Hearts Round Table of Advisors Meets with Mary Jane Owen
Members of the Open Hearts Round Table of Advisors met on July 17, 2001. Special guest at the meeting was Mary Jane Owen, Director of the National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities, Washington, D.C. Established in 1982, the mission of the office is to implement the Pastoral Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities. Mary Jane shared her expertise with the members of the Open Hearts Round Table of Advisors. ôI am very pleased with the work that Pathways Awareness Foundation is doing in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago to further the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all facets of parish life. I am excited about the æOpen Hearts, Open Minds, 

Open DoorsÆ project and the five-year inclusion initiative here in Chicago.ö

For information on the National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities call 202-529-2933 or visit www.ncpd.org.

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