Take some time to break away from work and bring your family to a wonderful luncheon. Phi Alpha Delta Law (PAD) Fraternity, International, Chicago Alumni Chapter is hosting a benefit to support the Misericorida-Heart of Mercy home in Chicago on Sunday, March 25.

Misericorida is a 31-acre residential facility that provides services and programs for persons with developmental disabilities. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, it has its own gift shop and fabulous bakery that produces, among other treats, traditional Irish soda bread, which will be served at the corned beef and cabbage luncheon. This fun and very worthwhile fundraising event is scheduled to start around noon on Sunday, March 25^th with a buffet luncheon at 1 p.m. Honorary co-chairs for the 2012 St. PADdy’s Day Family Fest will be former Cook County State’s Attorney Richard A. Devine and ISBA Past President John G. O’Brien and retired Judge Sheila Murphy. Misericordia currently serves over 600 children and adults and is operated by the Sisters of Mercy. It is located at 6300 N. Ridge Road in Chicago.

Sponsors may purchase a table for 10, with recognition provided in the program book and signage at their table, for $500 up to March 21, 2012. Individuals may make a reservation by check on PayPal electronically and pay only $40 per person, if payment is received before March 21, 2012, else the price increases to $50 for adults after that date and at the door.  Students and guests between 10-18 pay only $20, if payment is received by March 21^st, or the price increases to $30. Advance reservations are encouraged. Children under 10 are welcome at no charge. PAD’s own member Charlie McCarthy will perform live music with his band Seanachie! Step dancers have promised a performance during the luncheon featuring traditional Irish food. You may make your reservations by going to www.chicagopad.bbnow.org. You may make a check payable to PAD- Chicago Alumni Chapter, attention Natalie Lange, Treasurer, P.O. Box 2605, Chicago, IL 60690.  If you would like more information, call Julie Ann Sebastian at 708-704-2300 or Chicago Alumni Chapter Justice Pierre Priestley at 708-369-3347.