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Around the Archdiocese

Around the Archdiocese is a free listing for Catholic events in the Archdiocese.

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Around the Archdiocese
The Catholic New World
3525 S. Lake Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653

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■ BENEFITS

St. Benedict High School: live art auction, oils to sculpture, including sports, entertainment memorabilia, preview 7 p.m. Feb. 8, and at ajrossauc tions.com; $10 admission includes hors d’oeuvres; cash bar, at the school, 3941 N. Bell, (773) 539-0066, Ext. 324.

The Monarch Ball: black-tie gala for Resurrection Health Care, 6 p.m. March 1, reception, dinner, dancing to Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra, with special guest performance by Darrell Hammond of “Saturday Night Live,” $300/person, at Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan, RSVP to Anita Kepley at 847-813-3464.

Mt. Assisi Academy Gala: cocktails/silent auction 6:30 p.m. March 1, dinner-dance and Hall of Fame Awards, live auction follow, $100/person, at Palos Country Club, 13100th St. and Southwest Highway, Orland Park, RSVP to Donna at (630) 257-7844, Ext. 23.

“ˇAdelante! Forward!”: for friends/supporters of bi-lingual St. Procopius School in Pilsen, Mexican buffet, open bar, live/ silent auctions, live music, 6 p.m. March 6, $80/person, $150/ couple, and $90/person at door, National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St., docent-guided museum tours, RSVP to Briana at (312) 421-5135.

Notre Dame de Chicago Parish: “From the Heart” Valentine ball, reception 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, dinner 7 p.m., music and dancing 8:45 pm., at Grand Ballroom at National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, 1431 W. Taylor, for tickets, call parish, at (312) 243-7400.

Resurrection High School: presents “Res-Ma-Tazz Takes Flight,” Feb. 23, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner-dance, live/ silent auctions, raffles, live music, for ages 21 and up, $100/person, at BeauJolie by Victoria, 9950 W. Lawrence, Schiller Park, benefits school’s Little Theater renovation, RSVP to Alisa, at (773) 775-6616 Ext. 142.

■ FASHION SHOWS

St. Mary Parish: “A Red Carpet Affair,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 cocktails; 7:30 p.m. dinner, featuring Ellie Weingardt as emcee “Joan Rivers“ (a professional tribute artist); also 11:30 a.m. Feb 16, cocktails; 12:30 p.m. luncheon, featuring Mayor Maria Rodriguez of Long Grove, as emcee, at Chicago Northbrook Hilton, 2855 N. Milwaukee; fashion show, silent auction, raffle, with food at Allgauers on the Riverfront.

■ DANCES

Valentine’s Dance: 8-11 p.m. Feb. 16, DJ music, bring snack for six-eight people, beverages provided, $8/advance, $10/at door, hosted by New Beginnings Ministry, in St. Matthew Parish Hall, 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, call Joan, at (847) 397-9643 for more info.

■ DINNERS

Chinese New Year Dinner: 6- 11 p.m. Feb. 16, entertainment, silent auction, raffle, to benefit St. Therese School in Chinatown, $65/person, $40/child age 4-12, at Furama Restaurant, 2828 S. Wentworth, RSVP to (312) 326- 2837.

African-American Heritage Fest: free potluck brunch follows 10:30 a.m. Mass Feb. 3, at St. Catherine/St. Lucy Church, 38 N. Austin, Oak Park, (708) 386-8077.

African-American Bazaar & Soul Food Taste Fest: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 24, also African garments and accessories for sale, at Our Lady of Peace hall, lower level, 2010 E. 79th St., (773) 721-2184.

St. Benedict Parish Fish Fry: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; and 4-7:30 p.m. Lenten Fridays, Feb. 8-March 14, dine in or carry out, 2339 York, Blue Island, (708) 385-8510.

St. Ferdinand Parish Fish Frys: Fridays 4:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-March 14; special events Feb 15, Valentine karaoke; Feb 22, Kid’s Night; Feb 29, Elvis Night; March 14, Easter Bunny, variety menu, in school hall, 3131 N. Mason, (773) 622-5900; carry out or drive-up orders call (773) 622- 3022, Fridays 4-7 p.m.

All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner: 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, St. Patrick Church, 991 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, St. Patrick’s Church Lake Forest for more info, call (847) 234-1401.

St. Patrick High School: 40th annual corned beef dinner, March 1, 5900 W. Belmont, call (773) 282-8844 for more info.

Nativity of Our Lord Parish: St. Patrick’s Day party, doors open 6 p.m. March 8, corned beef dinner, Irish entertainment, dancing all night, $35/person, cash bar, post-dinner bar/party $10, after 9 p.m., 653 W. 37th St., call Kevin at (773) 927-4479 to RSVP.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

Ecclesia Men’s Choir: professional liturgical choir performing a concert of Lenten music in chant and polyphony, from Roman Catholic and Eastern Catholic traditions, with works by acclaimed Chicago composer Kevin Allen, 3 p.m. Feb 24, tickets $15, at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, 14610 S. Will-Cook Rd, Homer-Glen, call (815) 806-0066.

“The Song of Mark”: 3 p.m. Feb. 10 p.m., story of Jesus’ ministry from the Jordan to the empty tomb, presented in word and song by choirs, cantors and musicians of St. Emily Parish, free, 1400 E. Central, Mt. Prospect, (847) 824- 5049.

“Late Nite Catechism”: interactive comedy, doors open 6:15 p.m. Feb. 9, $15/person, at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights, call Linda, at (708) 560-3133.

“Late Nite Catechism”: interactive comedy, 3 p.m. Feb. 24, tickets $20-$30, reserved seating, hosted by St. Peter Church at Antioch High School, 1133 Route 83, Antioch, (847) 395-0274.

Rocky LaPorte: night of comedy with live music, The Average Joe Band, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, Feb. 16, benefiting St. George School, at Holiday Inn, Matteson, RSVP to Kelly Nichols, at (708) 429-2991.

St. Giles Jazz Bands: with special guest Guerin Prep High School Band, and Guerin alumni, Feb. 20, 1034 Linden, Oak Park, call (708) 383-6279 for time.

“Tribute”: humorous/poignant play about a father and son, performed by St. Sebastian Players, Feb. 15-March 9, at St. Bonaventure Church, lower level, 1625 W. Diversey, for tickets, dates and times, call (773) 404- 7922.

Focolare Movement: dinner and program to benefit Mariapolis Luminosa, mini-town of mutual love, 6 p.m. March 8, $50/person, at European Chalet, 5445 S. Harlem, RSVP to (773) 285-2746.

Cross-Cultural Concert: 3:30 p.m. Feb. 3, with Polonia’s Lira Ensemble and Lira Singers, and NGOMA Group of African- American musicians, free, at DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th Place, (773) 508-7040.

Chulrua Salon Concert: traditional Irish band, plays old Irish jigs, reels, walking marches, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, $20/at door, Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

■ EXHIBITS

“The Surge”: history of Lithuanian immigrants to USA, reception 6 p.m. Feb. 16, free, exhibit through March 2, at Balzekas Museum, 6500 S. Pulaski, (773) 582-6500.

■ GAMES PARTIES

Guerin Prep High School: Vegas games, entertainment, wine-tasting, silent auctions, chocolate room, “Dancing with the GP Stars” competition, 6:30-11:30 p.m. March 8; music by Cavern Beat and Guerin Prep Jazz Band, $30/person, 8001 W. Belmont, River Grove, call (708) 437-4734.

■ LUNCHEONS

Catholic Women’s Club of Lake County: rosary 11 a.m. Feb. 14, followed by Valentine luncheon, $15/person (ladies and men welcome), St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset, Waukegan, RSVP to Islo Lecessi at (847) 662- 0160, by Feb 11.

■ LECTURES

Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI: columnist, Lenten lecture on “Serving As Missionaries to Our Children,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb 7, $10, hosted by Dominican University Siena Center, in auditorium of Priory Campus, 7200 W. Division, River Forest, (708) 714-9105.

Fr. Martin Heinz: former director of Vocations for the Diocese of Rockford, on “Conversion, Confession, Catholicism: Answers for a Troubled Age,” noon Feb. 8, hosted by Catholic Citizens Forum, luncheon $30, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson (new location), RSVP to (708) 352- 5834, by Feb. 5, public welcome.

“My Last Supper Was a TV Dinner”: managing influence of media on the family, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb 22, with former Nick at Nite therapist Will Miller and Glenn Sparks, $7/person, $10/couple, at Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, hosted by community churches, including Ss. Faith, Hope & Charity, Winnetka, call (877) 548- 3237; tickets also at door.

Can a God of the Universe Help Me Make it til Lunch?”: 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 7; or 8:30-11 a.m. Feb. 9, with Sr. Patricia Bombard, BVM, an introduction to eco-spirituality, $25, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, to register, call (708) 482-5048.

Joseph W. Zurawski: 2 p.m. Feb. 10, free, author, historian, on his latest book, “Polish Chicago: Our History—Our Recipes,” about Polonia’s contributions to society; books available for purchase and signing, hosted by Polish Genealogy Association, at Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee, (773) 774-2589.

Rev. Wayne Miller: Bishop of Metro Chicago Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church, “Domestic Violence and the Religious Community,” 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 13, hosted by Theology of Park Ridge, $8, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge (773) 774-4421.

■ MARDI GRAS

Notre Dame High School: 4:30-10 p.m. Feb. 5, to fund scholarships and Holy Cross missions, Italian dinner, Hungry-I Variety Show, games, 7655 W. Dempster, Niles, for more info, call Tim Jarotkiewicz at (847) 779-8646.

■ MEETINGS

iCompass (formerly Charis2): fellowship, faith and food with other spiritually-minded adults, 35 and up, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12, hear about upcoming events and discussions grounded in traditions of St. Ignatius, at St. Clement School, Fireside Hall, 2524 North Orchard, for more info, call Ed Duffy at (773) 989-1194.

New Beginnings Ministry: 7 p.m. Feb. 9, at El Sombrero Restaurant, 1100 S. Elmhurst Rd., Mount Prospect, call Phil at (847) 590-5770 to RSVP.

Secular Franciscan Order: not a club, an order within the Catholic Church, for practicing Catholics, married or single, ages 17 and up, and diocesan clergy; monthly fraternity meetings for spiritual nourishment, 1:15 p.m. on third Sundays, at St. Juliana Convent, 7200 N. Osceola, call Dale at (773) 774-7779 for more info.

■ PILGRIMAGES

St. Aloysius Parish 125th Anniversary: Italy: Milan, Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome with a papal audience, Sept. 15-25, led by Fr. Nicholas Desmond, call

Rosa Tryba, at (773) 278- 4808.

■ POTPOURRI

Super Bowl Sunday: doors open 4 p.m. Feb. 3, big screen TV, $6/at door; food, beverages available, St. Elizabeth Holy Name Society, 50 E. 41st St., parish hall, (773) 268-1518

St. John of the Cross Career Network: interview skills workshop for job seekers, 7- 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21, at Parish Center, 5005 W. Wolf, Western Springs, call Gloria Valentino, at (708) 246-5528.

Job & Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Feb. 11, new Internet tools for job search, St. Hubert Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, (847) 925-6005.

Pancake Breakfast: 7- 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17, at St. Patrick Church, 991 S. Waukegan Road., Lake, (847) 234-1401.

Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 17, St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 1255 N. Noble, call (773) 278-2470 for more info.

Ritanettes Twirling Class: for girls, grades 4-8,session I, Wednesdays Feb. 6-March 5; or session II, April 2-30, register by Feb. 4 or March 31, at St. Rita High School, 7740 S. Western, (773) 925-6600, ext. 6659.