No Fixed Plans

  Weekend Coffee Share is a time for us to take a break out of our lives and enjoy some timely catching up with friends (old and new)! If we were having coffee, I’d tell you about the talk i heard last night. My neighbor, Art Muir gave a talk about his Everest climb. At 75, Art’s the oldest American to reach the summit. He started mountain climbing at age 68 and has climbed several other high mountains. He first attempted Everest in 2019, but was injured and had to turn back. This time he made it. His photos ad videos were stunning. His narrative was witty, humble and fascinating. I did discover another glorious church with stunning architecture, St. Gregory the Great. Built in 1924, the current building exemplifies the influence of Medieval Gothic (aka English Gothic). It’s a gem with a dedicated, albeit small, multicultural community.   St Gregory the Great, 5545 N. Paulina, Chicago I’m delighted that people have recommended more special churches to visit. This week I found...

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 5545 N. Paulina St., Chicago Built in 1924, St. Gregory the Great is now a church dedicated to promoting and supporting Catholic artists. A small church, it originally served a neighborhood of immigrants from Germany and Luxembourg.  It's a Gothic Revivalist style. I visited after learning about it in St. Ita's bulletin. They have a 10:00 am Sunday mass in English and in September 2021 that service will shift to 9:30 am. Architects: Colmes & Perry