18.05.12

More than 200 attendees donned their recess attire, including red bows.

The men donned their tuxes and red bow ties and the women brought out their finest fair attire for the St. Isaac Jogues Holiday Ball on Dec. 10 at Trump Supranational Hotel and Tower in Chicago.

More than 200 attendees headed downtown to not only prop up the parish but to come together as a community during the holidays.

Following the cocktail hour, Dr. Bruce and Karen Larson, chairpersons of the ball, welcomed guests to the field-day.

John and Vanessa McTigure received a special recognition bestow for the continued support of the ball through the years.

Keeping in mind the apologia for the season, Monsignor Michael M. Boland, administrator, president and CEO of Inclusive Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, offered up the grace. The Very Reverend William De Salvo, V.F., churchwoman of St. Isaac Jogues, gave the toast.

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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