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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
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■ ANNIVERSARIES

St. Agnes School: 100th anniversary dinner-dance, 6:30 p.m. April 19, silent auction follows, live band, open bar, $60/person, at Idlewild Country Club, Flossmoor, RSVP to Karen, at (708) 709- 2092.

■ BENEFITS

Illinois Right to Life Committee and Birthright of Chicago: 38th annual benefit dinner and Bid for Life auction, cocktails 6 p.m. April 5, cash bar, dinner 7:30 p.m. at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace, for tickets, call (312) 422-9300.

Lexington College: dinner-dance, cocktails 6 p.m. March 29, live music and Bailable Folklorico, $65/person, at Chateau Del Mar, 8301 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, call Katherine Caskey, at (312) 226- 6294 for tickets.

Catholic Charities: dinner, auction, raffle, 6 p.m. April 19, emcee Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun- Times columnist and co-host of “At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper;” $65/person, Doubletree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip, hosted by Southwest Regional Board, call Morgan at (312) 948-6864.

“Howl at the Moon”: 6-11 p.m. March 29, dueling pianos show, $50/person, $60/at door if available, dinner, show, beverages, at St. Linus Parish, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, call Sandy at (708) 989-6353.

Our Lady of Victory School: “ Vendor-Blender” for adults, and fun-fair games for kids, with performances by Dance Academy and jazzercise classes for kids, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 6, for more info, call Laura, at (773) 758-9160.

Holy Angels Parish: “Visions of Hope in the Village,” dinner-dance, 6-11 p.m. April 5, $75/person, $45/ages 18 and under, at Harambee House, 11901 S. Loomis, RSVP to Lena, at (773) 624-5375.

Rosary Hill Convalescent Home: 4-9 p.m. April 6, dinner-dance, silent auction, cash bar, Ed Tylka Band, $55/person, Orland Chateau, Orland Park, must RSVP to Sr. Natalie, at (708) 458-3040.

St. Xavier University: President’s Scholarship Ball, reception 6:30 p.m. April 12, black tie gala, presenting Shield of St. Xavier to William Daley, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, $300/person, at the Hilton Chicago, call (773) 298-3311 for tickets.

St. Raymond de Penafort Parish: gala 6:30 p.m. April 25, $85/person, at Woodfield Hyatt, Schaumburg, RSVP to (847) 253- 8600.

■ DINNERS

Spaghetti Dinner: 3-7 p.m. March 15, $10/adult; $5/kids 10 and under, Alvernia Manor Retirement Community,13950 Main, Lemont, call (630) 257-7721.

St. Joseph Day Table: 9:30 a.m. March 15 Mass with Bishop Francis Kane, blessing of table follows, at St. Joseph Village, 4021 W. Belmont, RSVP to (773) 328- 5500.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

“He Lights Up Our Lives, The Life and Times of Jesus Christ”: 30 scenes in three acts from birth to Pentecost, 2:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 16, at W. 57th Street and 72nd Court, Summit, (708) 458-0501.

“Seven Last Words of Christ”: Lenten production spans three generations, with live chorus, orchestra, soloists, over 45 performers, at 7:15 p.m. March 18, $10/person, and $5/children, ages 4-12, at St. Jude Church, 241 W. 2nd Ave., New Lenox, (815) 462- 3809; priests/religious, free.

Jazz and Dinner: “Luck of the Irish,” with Art Booker Trio, 2-6 p.m. March 16, $15, cash bar, at St. Elizabeth Parish hall, 50 E. 41st St., (773) 268-1518.

“Portrait of a Legend”: tribute to music of Sinatra, with Gilbert Gauthier as Frank, cocktails, dinner- dance, show, open bar, 7 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. April 18, $100/person, to benefit Franciscan Village, at DiNolfo’s Banquets, Homer Glen, must RSVP to Joan at (630) 243- 3435.

Music Recital: 3 p.m. March 30, primarily works of Dvorak; vocal trio will premiere Fr. Edward McKenna’s setting of The Wreck of the Deutschland, with singers and musicians; free will offering, at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine, 1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.

Jamie O’Reilly in Concert: “My Life is a Song,” 7 p.m. March 30, $18/advance, $20/at door, Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, call (773) 282-7035.

First Friday Movie Night: gather at 6:30 p.m. April 4, “The Zookeeper’s Wife” (WWII story), at 7 p.m. with munchies, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, RSVP to (312) 346-4228.

Film Series: 7 p.m. April 8, “Koyaanisqatsi,” documentary about life out of balance, at McGuire Hall, St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., (773) 298-3083.

Honors Recital: 7:30 p.m. March 29, $5/students and seniors, St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., (773) 298-3421.

John Rutter’s “Requiem”: an ecumenical musical meditation, with combined community chorus and community-based professional orchestra, 4 p.m. April 1; Fr. Ray Tillrock and Rev. David Neff, former pastors of St. Barnabas and Morgan Park Presbyterian churches, will offer comments on the work prior to performance, free will offering, at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood, for more info, call (773) 445-8560.

Xavier University of Louisiana Choir and Jazz Ensemble: concert 3 p.m. March 30, $15/person, hosted by Xavier alumni of Chicago, at St. Mark Methodist Church, 8441 S. St. Lawrence, call Carolyn Lee, at (773) 768- 8672.

“The Banshee of Crokey Hill”: written by Tommy Marren, with the Midwest Irish Radio Group from Co. Mayo, 8 p.m. April 4-5; 3 p.m. April 6, tickets $15/advance, $18/ at door, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, for tickets, call (773) 282-7035, Ext. 10.

Mount Assisi Academy “Comedy Night”: 6 p.m. April 5 cocktails, followed by dinner and comedy show featuring talents from Senese’s Comedy Club at 8:30 p.m., $40/person includes buffet and open bar, at the school, 13860 Main, Lemont, call June at (630) 257-7844, Ext. 33 for tickets.

■ EXHIBITS

College Student Art: April 7-27, competition/exhibit hosted by Fra Angelico Art Foundation, at Concordia University, Krenz Hall, 7400 Augusta, River Forest, for more information, call LaVerne, at (708) 447-9695.

■ FASHION SHOWS

St. Barnabas Women’s Club: 6 p.m. April 10, at Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. Western, call Jackie, at (708) 893-8981 for tickets.

■ KUDOS

Little Company of Mary Hospital: physcians Dr. Ronald Hamburger, nephrology; Dr. Philip C. Hoffman, medical oncology; and Dr. Jacob Rotmensch, gynecologic oncology, were honored in Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors issue.

■ LECTURES

“Liturgy, Justice and Social Reconstruction”: keynote speaker, Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, editor of “First Things,” April 2-4, at the Liturgical Institute, University of St. Mary of the Lake, 1000 E. Maple, Mundelein, (847) 834-4542

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

First Friday Club: “Sports Illustrated” associate editor Lester Munson, noon-1:15 April 4, luncheon $35/guest, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP by April 1 to (312) 466-9610.

Free Workshop: “Discerning and Using Your God-Given Gifts,” with Lynn McCreery; motivational speaker, Consulting Partner with Ken Blanchard Companies, specialist in design and training for leadership and team building. Identify and exercise your own special gifts for ministry in Church, family and community, noon-1:30 p.m. April 13. at St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview. (847) 998-4704.

Kristin Heyer: assistant professor at Loyola Marymount University, on “The Common Good, Faith and Global Citizenship,” a dialogue between the practical and the philosophical, relevant to the political decision-making of leaders and ordinary citizens, 7:30 p.m. April 3, $10, in priory auditorium of Dominican University, Siena Center, 7200 W. Division, River Forest, (708) 714-9105.

Fr. Robert Sirico: president of the Acton Institute, on “The Rise (and Eventual Downfall) of the New Religious Left,” luncheon noon-2 p.m. April 2, $35/person, call Kimberly at at (800) 345-2286 or go to www.acton.org.

Lonny Johnson: “Recovering from Alcoholism with Help from God,” follows 5 p.m. Mass and rosary April 5, part of First Saturday Speaker Series, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1351 W. Evergreen, (773) 278-2470.

Theology South: Therese B. De Lisio, adjunct professor of theology and liturgy, on the “Serenity Prayer: No Peace Without Justice,” 9 a.m. April 3, $6, at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Butler Room, call Donatta at (708) 422-1635.

■ LUNCHEONS

St. Philip Neri Parish: cocktails noon April 13, luncheon and fashion show 1-4 p.m., tickets $50/person, at Ramada Inn, 4525 Calumet, Hammond, Ind., RSVP to (773) 363-1700.

■ MEETINGS

Ministry to Divorced and Separated: 12:10-12:50 p.m. Mondays, in St. Clare Auditorium, st. Peter Church, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: 9:30 a.m. March 16, St. Joseph Table, meatless Italian buffet, donation, St. Bernardine Parish hall, 815 Elgin, Forest Park, call Marlene at (708) 450-8280 to RSVP; also 7:30 p.m. March 29, bowling, at 7244 Circle, Forest Park, and then out for snack at nearby pub, call Marlene at (708) 788-3352 to RSVP.

National Catholic Singles Conference: speakers include Fr. Thomas Loya, Greg and Julie Alexander, and Fr. Richard Simon, April 25-27, socials, adoration, workshops, dancing, trip to Chicago with optional tours; $120/student; $160/ individual, at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Lincolnshire, register by April 11, at (815) 828-5094, or go to www.nationalcatholicsingles.com.

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry : “Importance of Multiple Company Contacts,” 7-9:15 p.m. March 24, at St. Hubert’s, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, call Bob Podgorski, at (847) 925- 6005 for more info.

Ekklesia: adult education organization, 9:15 a.m. March 19, “Courage for Peace, an Ecumenical Call,” with peace activist Kathy Kelly, $6,at St. Giles McDonough Hall, 1101 N. Columbian, Oak Park, wheelchair accessible, (708) 383-5536 for more info.

Lake County Council of Catholic Nurses: 11 a.m. Mass March 29, at St. Mary’s Church, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, lunch follows at Country Squire, 19133 Rte. 120, Grayslake, $25/members; $30/nonmembers, RSVP to Marion at (847) 548-1309 by March 20.

Bavaria with Deacon Al Lopez: Sept. 17-24 or 27, from Salzburg to Berlin, with optional extension to Poland, call (773) 467-4428.

Mediterranean Cruise: led by Bishop Joseph Perry, Nov. 5-16, with guided tour of the Vatican Museum, daily breakfast in Rome, with trips to Spain, Tunis and Sicily, (708) 339-2474.

Francis and Clare’s Italy: with Fr. Bob Pawell, OFM and Fr. Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM, Sept. 17- 25, celebrating 800th anniversary of founding of the Franciscan Order, call Fr. Bob, at (312) 853- 2355.

■ REUNIONS

St. Augustine High School- Grade School-Parish: dinner and reunion, noon March 30 cash bar; dinner follows, $20/person, at Lexington House, 7717 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, RSVP to Carolann Stashak, at (312) 203-6023; proceeds to Poor Handmaids’ senior sisters.

St. Columbkille Alumnae: luncheon, noon April 6, $35, benefits Sisters of Providence, at Fountain Blue, 2300 S. Mannheim, Des Plaines, RSVP at (847) 427-1981.

St. Mary High School Alumnae: all-class reunion luncheon 11:30 a.m. April 20, at the Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield, Lombard, call (773) 274-7970.

St. Aloysius Grade School: seeking all alumni and former parishioners for 125th anniversary Mass in October, 2008; email: [email protected] with names, address, and phone numbers; for more info, call (773) 278- 4808 or visit: www.staloysiusparish. org.

St. Laurence Memorial Mass: honoring deceased alumni, 4:30 p.m. March 29, in library, with outdoor wreath-laying, refreshments follow, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank, relatives and friends can contact Ed Kozak, at (708) 458-6900.

Lourdes High School: seeking class of 1947 for 11 a.m. April 6 luncheon, at Willoby’s Restaurant in Willowbrook, to RSVP, call Florence, at (708) 444-0112.

Mendel High School: all alumni reunion, honoring classes ‘56, ‘57, ‘58, at 7 p.m. April 18, tickets $65, at Lexington House, 7717 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, for tickets, see www.mendelchs.com or call Jack Vlazny, (708) 403-0358.

St. Constance Grade School: seeking class of 1958 for proposed 2008 reunion, at the White Eagle, Niles, for more info, call Dennis Jeskewitz, at (773) 774- 8228.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

Our Lady of Ransom Parish: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29, from appliances to tools; Treasure Room with slightly used items, 8624 W. Normal, Niles, for more info, call Ruth, at (847) 823-2550.

■ POTPOURRI

St. Laurence High School’s Final Four”: evening of baskets and bucks, open to public, 4 p.m.- midnight April 5, jumbo 15-foot screens, tickets $50, includes food and berages, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank, (708) 458-6900, Ext. 253.

Cholesterol and Metabolic Panel Screenings: 6:30-10 a.m. March 25-26; $15 for cholesterol screening and $30 for cholesterol and basic metabolic panel, appointment required for screenings, St. Xavier University’s Shannon Center, 3700 W. 103rd St., call health fair hotline (773) 298-3592.

Women’s Center: pro-life outreach desperately needs cribs and bassinets, their supply is depleted; also in need of high chairs, strollers, car carroers, diapers, crib blankets, sleepers, onesies and children’s clothes sizes 4 and up, call (773) 794-1313 for drop-off sites, or to have a volunteer pick them up.

Free Health Screenings: mini-massages, injury assessments and other information, at St. Xavier University Health Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 28, in Shannon Center, 3700 W. 103rd St., open to public, hotline (773) 298-3592.

Children’s Summer Art Program: five-week urban journaling program for ages 8-13, includes sketching, photography and experiencing nature in the city, July 8-Aug. 7, three days a week, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, RSVP to (773) 282-7035.