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Devotions

“Evening of Grace”: doors open 5 p.m. Jan. 21; holy hour 5:30 p.m., Mass 7 p.m., testimony of Ivan Dragecevic from Medjugorje, at 8 p.m., Queen of Martyrs Church, 10233 S. Central Park, for more info, call Fr. David Simonetti at (708) 423-8110.

An Hour for Life: 3 p.m. Jan. 20, at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N. Melvina, for more info, call (773) 725-7641.

Perpetual Novena to St. Rita: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7, confession available; 7 p.m. Mass and novena, on first Thursdays, at St. Rita of Cascia High School Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western, for more info call (773) 925-6600.

Traditional Latin Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sundays, St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church, 1039 W. 32nd St., (773) 927-6646.

Eucharistic Adoration: each First Friday, 1-7 p.m., with Benediction at 7:05 p.m., at St. Monica Parish, 5136 N. Nottingham, (773) 763-1661.

Mass for Beatification of Mother Maria Kaupas: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 2, at Sisters of St. Casimir Chapel, 2601 W. Marquette, coffee afterwards, (773) 776-1324.

Eucharistic Adoration: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 6, with devotion to St. Peregrine 7-8 p.m., at St. Damian Church, 5350 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-1370.

RETREATS

“Joyful Again”: two-day workshop retreat for those who are widowed, Feb. 9-10, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Hwy. 22, Barrington to RSVP, call Madge at (708) 354-7211.

“Our Bodies Bring the Mystic Home”: Jan. 25-27, with Sr. Pamela Falkowski, at the Warrenville Cenacle, RSVP to (630) 393-1231.

One Day Retreat: with Fr. Paul Gallagher, OFM and Sr. Anne Marie Lom, OSF, “God’s Invitation to the Banquet,” 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 2, reflecting on Sunday readings and Eucharist, 5 p.m. Mass; dinner follows, $60/person, RSVP by Jan. 28; discount before Jan. 21, at St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, (312) 853-2376.

Magnificat Valentine’s Concert/ Day of Renewal: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 9, light breakfast, speaker and singer/songwriter Kristin Taylor, mother of 12, hosted by special ministry to Catholic women, at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry, call (815) 455-2057.

St. Alphonsus Parish Mission: 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 3; 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 4-5, Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ, dramatizing Gospel, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, (847) 255-7452.

One-Day Workshop: “Planning Matters: Unwrapping, Celebrating and Planning to Use Your Gifts,” 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 26, $50 includes lunch, at Warrenville Cenacle, RSVP to (630) 393-1231.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“How to Start Children’s Adoration”: 8 a.m. Mass Feb. 9; 8:30 a.m. registration and coffee; 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. talk and discussion led by Fr. Antoine Thomas and Sr. Anne Flanagan, on current programs in English and Spanish, and how to start a children ’s program, at St. Mary of the Angels Church museum entrance, 1850 N. Hermitage, RSVP to Mary Gail at (847) 292-7400.

“Action Speaks”: pro-life seminar: speakers on communicating, counseling, and defending First Amendment rights, keeping Planned Parenthood out of your child’s school, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 19, $25/person, includes lunch, copy of “CLOSED: 99 Ways To Stop Abortion,” a DVD and seminar materials, at Our Lady of Mercy, 801 S. Eola, Aurora, (630) 896-1200.

Lenten Bible Study: eightweek overview using Jeff Cavins’ “Great Adventure” DVDs, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays Feb. 2- March 22, $20 for materials, but bring your own Bible, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, RSVP to (312) 346-4228.

“Just Stop…”: workshop on contemplation by Mary Southard, CSJ, at The Well 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, call (708) 482- 5048 for more information.

Fr. Thomas Loya: “Encouraging a Promise Keeping Culture,” noon-2 p.m. Feb. 3, at St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, (847) 998-4704.

“Medieval Images of Jesus:” the Church, doctrines and communities that shaped them, with Amanda Quantz, Mondays 12:10- 12:50 p.m. Jan. 28-Feb. 11, at St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

Small Christian Community Institute: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 26, three speakers; keynoter Bill Wise of Boston University, on “The New Evangelization and You;’” varied topics at 10 breakout sessions, at Holy Family Church, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, for more info, call Wilma at (847) 428-7468.

John Paul 2 Study Group: will begin “Veritatis Splendor” 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 and on second Saturdays monthly; using study guides from Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England; meet in lower level of the Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3100 S. Aberdeen, call Georgia Montana at (708) 788-9531.

Day of Recollection for Religious: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 9, with Fr. Richard Grek, SDB, with opportunity for reconciliation, at St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, call Sr. Ann Schaffer at (773) 545-8300, Ext. 307.

Monthly Witnessing and Prayer Vigils for Life: 11 a.m.- noon Feb. 2, on first Saturdays, near Planned Parenthood Express, 14470 LaGrange Road, Orland Park; also noon-2 p.m. on second Saturdays, in front of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, Feb. 9, (312) 422-9300.

Respect Life Prayers: Eucharistic adoration, 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Peter’s in Volo, 27551 Volo Village Road., (815) 385- 5496.

“Catholics Returning Home”: for non-practicing Catholics, sixweek series of lay-facilitated listening sessions and updates on the faith, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26, Holy Name Cathedral Parish Center, 735 N. State, email [email protected].

“Meaning of the Tau Cross of St. Francis”: 12:10-12:50 p.m. Jan. 31, with Fr. Bob Pawell, OFM, at St. Clare Auditorium of St. Peter’s Church, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

“What Makes Us Catholic: Eight Gifts for Life”: written by Thomas H. Groome, book study with Father Bob Rohrich: “The Question is not ʻWhy?’ but ʻWhat?’,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, free, at Sacred Heart Ministry Center, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-3336.

Married Couples’ Pilgrimage: “A Night to be Savored,” Mass 6 p.m. Feb. 2, reception and music at 7 p.m., $80/couple, at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, pre-register by calling Carl at (312) 421-3757, Ext. 115.