Holy Name Men's Club

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December 21, 2025 - The Holy Name Men's Club elected officers for 2026 during its December general meeting. Members of the current board were retained with two officers taking new positions. Pat Roberto, Advisor, will serve as Sergeant at Arms. Former Sergeant at Arms, John Owens, will serve as Second Vice President.

Staying on will be Mike Giancarlo, President; John Gorman, First Vice President; Mark Renderman, Treasurer; Bill Sweeney, Secretary; Mike Sinde, Parish Liaison; Mo Walsh, Membership Chairman; Jack Ullrich, Athletic Chairman; and Ed Hayes, Bill Fitzgibbons, Chuck Bingham, and Tom Downes, Advisors.

During the meeting, members were truly in the Christmas spirit. A $1,000 donation for the Parish's 100th Anniversary banner was unanimously approved. Also approved was a $500 contribution to Park Lawn, a longtime Holy Name tradition. Members also approved the purchase of ten $25 gift cards for the Parish Giving Tree. Last month a $5,000 donation was approved for the Parish, a longtime Holy Name tradition.

December 14, 2025 - The annual membership drive for the St. Christina Holy Name Men's Club is underway. Membership is open to all men of the parish over 18 years of age. Holy Name raises funds to support the parish, its organizations, and school. The annual coat and food drives help area needy.

Meetings are held the second Friday of each month, except during Lent. A light meal and refreshments are served prior to the meeting. Members who have not received a renewal letter, or men interested in becoming a member, may drop off an envelope at the rectory or Sunday Mass collection. The envelope should include name, phone number, and home and email addresses. Dues are $20. Seniors between 64 and 74 pay only $5. Those over 75 are free.

From the Holy Name Secretary:

The board of the St. Christina Holy Name Men's Club would like to thank its members and parishioners for their support this past year. The parish, school and organizations and area needy were recipients of donations through Holy Name efforts. Contributions by Holy Name increased substantially from previous years. A majority of the funding comes from the annual upcoming AFC/NFC playoff party.

Holy Name contributed $5,000 during Easter and another $5,000 at Christmas to the parish, which has been a longtime tradition. Another longtime tradition was continued with a $1000 donation for the Thanksgiving Homebound Meals program 

The club also contributed $1,000 to the school Boosterthon and $500 to the school 5K event. Parish teachers were honored for their hard work with a $1,000 gift at Christmas, also a tradition. Earlier in the year the teachers were honored with a lunch.

Holy Name contributed $325 to the Athletic Association banner. The Savvy Seniors again received $400 for their Christmas luncheon. 

Continuing a longtime tradition, Park Lawn School received a donation of $500 for their work with handicapped youth. Holy Name for the first time contributed $500 to an event held at Gaelic Park, which also aided area handicapped youth. Friends of Fitz received $500 for their fine work for area needy families. Team Kevin revived a contribution of $500. The South Side Irish parade also received a gift of $1,000. A parish family that recently lost a family member received $1,000.

The fourth annual coat drive, which aids area needy, proved to be the most successful ever, thanks to the generosity of parishioners. The drive was run in conjunction with the parish Cub Scouts and the 22nd Police District. The annual canned goods drive was also a huge success, thanks to parishioners. The Wednesday Night Softball League contributed to the good works of Sister Ann, which was capped off with the December softball tourney and canned food drive. The annual blood drive held by Holy Name, for the third consecutive year, had an increase in donors. Earlier in the year, Sister Anne was presented with $500 to purchase gift cards for the needy.

Holy Name also contributed to parishioners' spiritual needs which included two religious bus trips. The first was an April trip to the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John, Indiana. Also sponsored, in conjunction with Ladies Sodality, was a June trip to Sox Park for the Mass celebrating the installation of Pope Leo XIV. That bus trip was also opened to the faithful from neighboring parishes. Under the guidance of Mike Giancarlo, president, a new tradition continued during Mother's Day weekend, with the distribution of 550 religious mementos to all moms. Blessed articles will again be dispensed in 2026. The vigil before the Holy Eucharist was again held after Holy Thursday Mass.

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HOLY NAME MEN'S CLUB HELPING WITH COAT DRIVE - NOVEMBER 2025

Members of St. Christina Holy Name Men’s Club prepare to load just a portion of the coats donated during the Parish Coat Drive in November 2025.

The drive was run in conjunction with the parish Cub Scouts and Morgan Park (22nd) Police District.

Shown, from left, are Carl Danielski; Mark Renderman, treasurer; Bill Fitzgibbons, advisor; Mike Drozdek; Bill Bresnahan and Mike Giancarlo, president.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - JULY 19-20, 2025

The St. Christina Holy Name Men’s Club would like to thank those who contributed to the fourth annual “Christmas in July” food drive held on July 19-20, 2025.



The total exceeded last year’s collection thanks to the generosity of parishioners! The canned goods and nonperishables will be donated to Sister Ann Vincent, who will distribute them to area needy.

POPE LEO XIV CELEBRATION MASS ON JUNE 14

The St. Christina Holy Name Men’s Club sponsored the June 14 bus trip to Sox Park for the Mass and celebration to honor Pope Leo XIV. The 33 riders, including Father Ziomek, stopped at Mary’s Plaza and received a blessing from Father Svida to send them on their way. In a gesture of solidarity, parishioners from St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Gianna were invited to take the bus.

OUR TRIP TO THE SHRINE OF CHRIST'S PASSION ON APRIL 5

The St. Christina Holy Name Men’s Club sponsored a Trip to The Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana on April 5, 2025 - Father Ryan led us in the Stations of the Cross. We had the opportunity to walk through the beautiful grounds and gift shops located at The Shrine.