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DEVOTIONS

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.

Stations of the Cross: noon Fridays in Lent through Good Friday, March 21, at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.

Via-Crucis/Way of the Cross: costumed eighth graders and teens prayerfully present in Spanish and English, as a community of faith, 6 p.m. March 16 and 1:30 p.m. March 21, at St. Colette Parish, 3900 S. Meadow, Rolling Meadows, (847) 394-8100.

Perpetual Novena to St. Rita: 6:30 p.m. April 3, 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.

Walking the Labyrinth: ancient form of prayer-in-movement, 2- 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at St. Peter ’s auditorium, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

Triduum at Monastery of the Holy Cross: 7 p.m. Mass March 20, followed by adoration; Good Friday, 3 p.m. commemoration of the passion, veneration of the cross and communion; Easter vigil, 7:30 p.m. March 22, followed by light reception in Oblate Hall, 3111 S. Aberdeen, (773) 927-7424; or for public celebration of liturgy of the hours, see www.chicagomonk.org.

Living Stations of the Cross: 3 p.m. March 21, school children of St. Linus School, in church, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, (708) 422- 2400.

Holy Week at the Shrine: Good Friday, 7 p.m. March 21; Easter vigil 9 p.m. March 22, rector’s reception follows; Easter Sunday Masses 8:30 and 11 a.m., at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421- 3757.

Holy Week at Shrine of Christ the King: 7 p.m. March 20, solemn high Mass, followed by adoration until midnight; 3 p.m. March 21, commemoration of the Passion; 9:30 p.m. March 22, Easter Vigil Mass; Easter Sunday, 8 a.m. March 23, low Mass with organ; 10 a.m., solemn high Mass; confessions during triduum, one hour before each function; all services in traditional Latin rite, at 6401 S. Woodlawn, (773) 363- 7409, enclosed parking.

Sacred Music for Holy Week: Tenebrae service includes selections by Palestrina, and others, presented 7:30 p.m. March 19, by the Schola Cantorum of St. Peter the Apostle; Good Friday, March 21, noon-3 p.m. Haydn’s “Seven Last Words of Christ,” presented by Ars Viva String Quartet; a traditional Latin Mass celebrated every Sunday at 8:30 a.m., at historic St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church, 1039 W 32nd St., (773) 927-6646.

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

St. John Vianney Church: 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 17 (third Monday monthly), rosary, Mass, exposition, Benediction, other prayers for pro-life cause, 46 N. Wolf, Northlake, (708) 562-0500.

St. Marcelline Church: respect life holy hour, 7 p.m. March 19 (last Wednesday monthly), 822 S. Springinsguth, Schaumburg, (847) 524-4429.

Chicago Senatus of the Legion of Mary: invite everyone to their Acies (annual consecration to our Blessed Mother) at 2 p.m. March 29, at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3111 W. Jackson, for more information, call Virginia at (773) 477-9364.

Taize Prayer and Seven Last Words: 7 p.m. March 18, at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N. 76th Ct., Elmwood Park, (708) 453- 2555.

RETREATS

Silent, Ignatian Spiritual Exercises: for men, April 4-6, preached by two Miles Christi priests to help people lead holier lives, Mass, Benediction, rosary, confession, at Marytown, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, call Joan, (847) 966-1369, or visit www.mileschristi.org.

“Healing Childhood Hurts” Weekend: April 11-13, led by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, at Marytown, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, RSVP to (847) 367-7800.

“Trusting in Spite of the Traffic Jam”: with Sr. Marianne Saieg, OSF, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 29, $50, at Mayslake Ministries, 760 Pasquinelli, Westmont, (630) 323- 1620.

Cursillo Ultreyas: 7:30 p.m. on third Fridays, St. Thomas Villanova Parish, in Palatine, call Pat and Tom at (847) 258-7437 for more info; 7 p.m. on fourth Fridays, at St. Germaine Parish, in Oak Lawn, call Dale and Kathy, at (708) 424- 3905 for more info.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

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.

“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.; Mass 7:30 p.m., 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, (847) 729-1414.

Divine Mercy Film: “Time for Mercy,” documentary about Divine Mercy message and devotion, 6:30 p.m., March 27 (March 16 showing cancelled), at Holy Name Cathedral Parish Center Auditorium, 751 N. State, (312) 787-8040.

“New Lay Movements & the Lay Consecrated Life”: Mary Maher with Regnum Christi, explores new vocations for the New Evangelization, including lay communities, lay apostolic movements, and lay consecrated life, noon-1:30 p.m. March 30, at St. Catherine Laboure Parish, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, (847) 729- 1414.

“From the Stars to the Street, Engaged Wisdom for a Brokenhearted World”: sign-in and coffee, 8:30 a.m. April 5, program of prayer, ritual and reflection with James Conlon, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45, includes lunch/snacks, bring a friend for half-price, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, RSVP to (708) 482-5088.

“Miracle Glow”: workshop for married or engaged couples and those moving toward engagement, noon-5 p.m. April 12, optional Mass at 5 p.m., at St. Peter ’s, 110 W. Madison, discount for registration by March 22; final registration April 4, call Fr. Paul Gallagher, at (312) 628-1252.

Witness and Pro-Life Prayer Vigil: 11 a.m.-noon April 5, to protect teenagers from Planned Parenthood, sponsored by St. George Parish Pro-Life, Tinley Park, walk along public sidewalk at 14470 LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, call Illinois Right to Life for more info at (312) 422-9300.

“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.