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Mission Chicago

DEVOTIONS

St. Raphael the Archangel Church: first Lenten mission 7 p.m. March 3-5, led by author/preacher/professor Fr. Joseph Henchey, CSS, concluding with a reconciliation service, 1/2- mile east of Route 45 on Route 173, (847) 395-3474.

Day of Reflection: 8 a.m.-noon March 15, with Fr. Robert Miller, at St. Felicitas Church, 8400 S. Blackstone (773) 734-2300.

St. Gregory the Great Church: Life in the Spirit seminar, March 15, with Fr. Robert Miller, 5545 N. Paulina, (773) 779-1166 for info.

St. Patrick Family Mass: 4 p.m. March 8, Irish music begins 3:30 p.m., in St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood; Irish Soda Bread reception follows in hall, (773) 779-1166.

Collective Total Consecration: St. Louis de Montfort’s “to Jesus through Mary,” at 7 p.m. Mass March 31, Feast of the Annunciation, preceded by 6 p.m. confession and rosary, at Our Lady of Ransom Church, 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, for more info, call Patricia at (847) 729-7644.

Marian Movement of Priests: 12:30-1:30 p.m. March 9, after 11:30 a.m. Mass; prayers for the pope, hierarchy, priests, at St. Margaret Mary Church, 2324 W. Chase, (773) 274-7355.

Blue Army All Night Vigil: confession at 8:30 p.m., Mass 9 p.m. March 14-15, followed by exposition procession, Fatima prayers, other devotions, coffee breaks, ends with Mass at 4:45 a.m., OUr Lady of Fatima Chapel, St. Margaret Mary Parish, 3051N. Christiana, (773) 274-7355.

St. Fabian Irish Mass: preludes 7 p.m. March 11; Mass 7:30 p.m., with ministers from southwest suburbs, celebrant Fr. Michael Leonard, music by LifeSong, cantors, musicians, and bagpiper; refreshments follow at parish hall at 8:45 p.m. with entertainment, 8300 S. Thomas, Bridgeview, (708) 599- 1110.

Novena to Our Lady of Siluva: 7 p.m. monthly on second Fridays, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 6812 S. Washtenaw, (773) 476-0571.

Day of Recollection: in English, March 8, led by Fr. Kestutis Trimakas, with talks on Our Lady of Siluva, Stations of the Cross, Mass, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church h, 6812 S. Washtenaw, (773) 476-0571.

St. Vincent Ferrer Church: Eucharistic adoration 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, 1530 Jackson, River Forest, (708) 366- 7090.

Taize Prayer: 8 p.m. March 13, at St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn.

Mass at Gaelic Park: 9 a.m. March 9, followed by Irish breakfast, $8, at 6119 W. 137th, Oak Forest, (708) 687-9323.

MISSIONS

St. Tarcissus Parish: led by Fr. Robert Miller, 7 p.m. March 3-5, 6030 W. Ardmore, (773) 763- 8228.

Ascension Parish: “Falling in Love with God,” series given by Pauline Viviano, associate professor of Biblical Studies, Loyola University, 7:30 p.m. March 4-6, in church, 808 S. East Ave., Oak Park, for more info, call Vicky, (708) 434-1533.

St. Patrick’s Day Civic Celebration: begins with 9 a.m. Mass March 15, celebrated by Bishop Timothy Lyne, with Celtic music by Irish musicians, parish choir and cantors, Sheila Tully’s Irish Stepdancers and the Shannon Rovers, at Old St. Patrick’s Church, doors open 7 a.m., main floor ofc church is wheelchair accessible, 700 W. Adams, call (312)648-1021 for more info.

RETREATS

Evening Retreat: 6:15-9:15 p.m. March 14, Mass, reconciliation, Benediction, and two talks by priests of Miles Christi, for spiritual formation, at St. Mary’s Franciscan Monastery, 14246 Main, Lemont, call Jim at (63) 257-7736.

“Praying the Passover Mystery”: begins with dinner March 7 and ends 2 p.m. March 9, with Fr. Robert Erickson, CSV; at Cenacle, 513 Fullerton, call Sr. Rosemary at (773) 528-6300.

Lenten Retreat: hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal, 7- 9p.m. March 7, with Maria Vadia, Catholic evangelist’s personal testimony; o 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. March 8. retreat, $25, bring bag lunch, at St. Luke School, 519 Ashland , River Forest, call (708) 209-1199.

Men’s Palm Sunday Silent Retreat: March 14-16, at Mayslake Ministries, 760 Pasquinelli, Westmont, (630) 323-1620.

“Healing Childhood Hurts”: weekend retreat, April 11-13, at Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford, hosted by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, to RSVP or for more info, call (630) 892-2371, Ext. 21.

Day of Recollection for Religious: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 8, with Fr. Bernie Pietrzak, at Daughters of St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, RSVP to Sr. Ann Schaffer at (773) 545- 8300, Ext. 307.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Nun Run: 24-hour-plus experience for single women ages 18-35 to visit several different convents to learn about their life, hear stories, laugh with them, transportation is provided and weekend is free, March 14-15 or April 18-19, call Sr. Carolyn, at (708) 899-3971.

“In Unity of Heart” Series: 7- 8:30 p.m. March 5, Sr. Kathy Sherman, CSJ; 7-8:30 p.m. March 10, Sr. Patricia Bombard, BVM; 9:30-11 a.m. March 12, Sr. Marianne Race, CSJ; 9:30-11 a.m. March 19, Sr. Kathy Brazda, CSJ, $10 each session, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, (708) 482-5088.

“The Passion of the Christ”: movie, 3 p.m. March 21, Good Friday, in St. Catherine Laboure School cafeteria; Stations of the Cross, 3 p.m.; liturgy 7:30 p.m., 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, (847) 729-1414.

Divine Mercy Film: “Time for Mercy,” documentary about the Divine Mercy message, devotion and life of St. Faustina, and the origin of the feast day, celebrated each year on First Sunday after Easter, showing at 2:45 p.m. March 16, at Holy Name Cathedral auditorium, 751 N. State, (312) 787- 8040.

Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow: of Shir Hadash Synagogue, talk on “The Signs and Symbols of passover,” 7 p.m. March 13, an overview of the Passover, with tasting of various foods and an explanation of the ritual, Our Lady of the Brook Parish, 3700 Dundee Rd., Northbrook, (847) 272-5686.

“A Journey with Gospels of St. Matthew”: 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 10, with Fr. Jay Comerford, OCarm, $20, at Carmelite Center, 8433 Bailey, Darien, RSVP by March 3 at (630) 969-4141.

“Palm Sunday Journey of Jesus”: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 March 13, with Fr. Bob Colaresi, OCarm, $45, with Mass and lunch, at Carmelite Center, 8433 Bailey, Darien, RSVP by March 6 at (630) 969-4141.

Seder Meal: celebrate Mass within the Passover meal, with Fr. Bob Colaresi, OCarm and Sr. Jane Schlosser, RSM, 6- 9:30 p.m. March 18, $45, at Carmelite Center, 8433 Bailey, Darien, RSVP by March 11 at (630) 969-4141.

Guest Presider Series: guest celebrants/homilists at 5:30 p.m. Mass, March 30- June 1, with Msgr. Ken Velo, March 30, at St. Michael Church, 14327 Highland, Orland Park, (708) 349-0903.

“Journey of Discovering Your Gifts”: workshop for adults of all ages, choose one workshop time, 7-9 p.m. March 5; 9-11 a.m. April 12; 7- 9 p.m. April 22, at St. Giles Parish, RSVP to (708) 383- 3430.

“Catholics Returning Home”: support group for listening sessions and update on the faith, facilitated by former non-practicing Catholics, 7:30 p.m. on six Wednesdays, from March 26, St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-1370.

Scott Hahn Conference: author/former Presbyterian minister, now professor of theology, Scripture at Franciscan University, doors open 9:45 a.m. March 29; day concludes with book-signing at 3:30 p.m., tickets $12, St. Mary of the Annunciation, 22333 W. Erhart, Mundelein, call Jennifer at (224) 622-5448.