Jan. 7, 2007

DEVOTIONS

New Eucharistic Adoration: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Pauline Books & Media chapel, 172 N. Michigan, (312) 346-4228. Taize Prayer: 8 p.m. Jan. 11, talk to God and listen, at St. Linus Church, 5000 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, (708) 422-2400.

Taize Prayer: 7-8 p.m. Jan. 19, words and chant, at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N. 76th Ct., Elmwood Park, (708) 453-2555.

Latin Tridentine Mass: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 and third Thursdays monthly, at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood, (847) 433-1494.

Infant Jesus of Prague Prayer Group: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and first Mondays monthly, Mass and prayers, 1131 Douglas, Flossmoor, call Bettyann at (708) 799-1234 for more info.

First Friday All-Night Vigil: 10 p.m.-7 a.m. Feb. 3, monthly, Mass, devotions, Divine Mercy, at Santa Maria del Popolo chapel, 116 Lake, Mundelein, call Nancy at (847) 566-7711 for more info.

Pro-Life Holy Hour: 7:30 p.m. Mon. Jan 22, in observance of mandatory day of penance for violations to human dignity committed through abortions and of prayer for the full restoration of the right to life, Prince of Peace Church 135 S. Milwaukee, Lake Villa, (847) 356-7915.

MISSIONS

"Do This in Memory of Me. Do What?": 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 28-30, with Fr. Charles Faso, OFM, at St. Cecilia Church, 700 S. Meier, Mount Prospect, (847) 437-6208.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

"Speaking with Jesus Christ in Everyday Life": setting priorities for growth in prayer, spiritual direction; lecture/discussion with Patrick Reidy of Northridge Preparatory School, noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 14, free, St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, refreshments, (847) 998-4704.

34th Annual March for Life: trip to Washington D.C. Jan. 22, hosted by Illinois Right to Life Committee, call (312) 422-9300 for more information.

Sr. Mary Ruth Broz, RSM: "Art of Spiritual Companionship and the gifts of a Feminine Spirituality," part of Thursdays at Trinity, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 18, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake, Wilmette, (773) 510-6553.

Fr. Bob Rohrich: 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 15, "Romantic Lovers: Are You Really in Love?" Sacred Heart Ministry Center, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-3336.

Salesian Cooperators: meet 8 p.m. Jan. 12 and each second Friday, open to laity, married or single, religious, deacons and priests, at St. John Bosco Parish, Salesian Residence, 2250 N. McVicker, call Brittany for more info, at (847) 265-9541.

"The Bible in Eight Hours, an Introduction": 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 3, at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Naperville, $65, hosted by Mayslake Ministries, RSVP to (630) 323-1620.

Fr. Robert Barron: grow in understanding of the meaning and appreciation of the Mass and grow closer to Christ in the church, 10 a.m. Jan 20, at St. Mary Church, 175 East Illinois Road., Lake Forest, (847) 234-0205.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: potluck supper 6 p.m. Jan. 20, prayers, songs, experiences and audiovisual 8 p.m., at Focolare Center, 5001 S. Greenwood, call (773) 285-2746 for more info.

Charismatic Renewal Conference: 7 p.m. Feb. 23-1 p.m. Feb. 25, programs for all ages, with talks by papal household preacher Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, at Wyndham Lisle-Chicago Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, for more info, call (708) 209-1199.

Two Evenings of Recollection: 6:15-9:15 p.m. Jan. 26, talks based on exercises of St. Ignatius led by two Miles Christi priests, Mass, Benediction, confession available, snacks, at St. Mary's Franciscan Monastery, 132-36 Main, Lemont, for info, call Jim at (630) 257-7736; same program also at 5:30-9 p.m. Jan. 27, at Little Sisters of the Poor, 80 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, for info, call Joan at (847) 966-1369 or visit www.mileschristi.org.

Visit the Mission Chicago web site for further information.