Every first Friday our staff gathers for a special breakfast to recognize their hard work and celebrate the birthdays for the month. The parish staff consists of 12 full time workers, and 35 part-time workers, mostly supported by grants, foundations and private donations. Much of the staff work centers around youth in this young Back of the Yards neighborhood. Approximately 300 youth a week are served, Monday through Friday, engaged in the arts, recreation, after-school programming and service to those in need.

The staff takes turns preparing the breakfast.