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Around the Archdiocese

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

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■ ANNIVERSARIES

Catholic Charities: marking 90th anniversary with black-tie dinner-dance April 5, with Cardinal George and Fr. Mike Boland, $350/person, at Chicago Hilton, RSVP to (312) 948-6864.

Five Holy Martyrs Holy Name Society: marking 50th anniversary at noon Mass April 13, at the church, 4327 S. Richmond; dinner follows at Polonia Banquets, 4604 Archer, at 1 p.m., $25/person, $12.50/children ages 4-12, past members call Casey Niedos, at (773) 927-0322, to RSVP.

Our Lady of the Brook Parish: celebrating 40 years with 5 p.m. Mass May 10, at 3700 Dundee Rd., Northbrook; dinner 6:30 p.m., $40/person, RSVP to (847) 272- 5686 by April 15.

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

St. Joseph Village: celebrating second anniversary, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12 with open house, refreshments, tours and live music, 4021 W. Belmont, (773) 328-5500.

■ BENEFITS

Queen of the Rosary School: French Quarter Night dinnerdance/ silent auction, open bar, 6 p.m. April 4, $65/person, $45/seniors, at Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon, Elk Grove Village, RSVP to (847) 437-3322.

Maryville Academy: Guardian Medallion Award gala and silent auction, 6 p.m. April 12, music by Bob Filler Orchestra, $275/person, Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton, RSVP to Ellen at (847) 294-1982.

St. Florian Parish: “Spring Brunch,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13, at 13145 S. Houston, call for tickets before April 7, at (773) 646-4877.

Big Sisters: luncheon and fashion show, to benefit Catholic high school scholarships for young women, 11:30 a.m. April 19, $50, RSVP to (773) 769-3485.

Mamre, Inc: dinner-dance/silent auction, 6-10:30 p.m. April 20, $65/person, to support work of Special Religious Development for people with developmental disabilities, at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, RSVP to Bonnie, at (312) 540-0265.

Catholic Charities: dinner/auction, 6 p.m. April 19, emcee Richard Roeper, Sun-Times columnist, $65/person, at Doubletree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip, hosted by Southwest Regional Board, RSVP to Morgan at (312) 948-6864.

Catholic Charities: Mass-NBrunch, with Fr. Wayne Watts, 11:30 a.m. April 20 in the chapel; Lena McLin, childhood friend of Rev. Martin Luther King, guest speaker/ performer, with brunch in Vincent Hall, hosted by the Jr. Board, at 721 N. LaSalle, call (312) 655-7932 for more info.

Fair Trade Bazaar: in partnership with Ten Thousand Villages, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27, various products from farmers and artisans in developing countries who will receive a fair price, at Queen of Peace High School, 7659 S. Linder, for more info, call Michelle, at (708) 458- 7600, Ext. 240.

Notre Dame High School: “Start Spreading the News,” 6 p.m. April 19, silent/live auctions, RJO Band, $150/person, at NDHS, 7655 W. Dempster, Niles, RSVP to Ann, at (847) 779-8617.

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.

Emmaus Ministries : Spring luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 19, $25/person, at St. Lambert Parish Hall, 8148 Karlov, Skokie, for tickets and to RSVP, call (773) 334- 6063.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

Sunday Afternoon Concert: Russell Rolen, cello; Hsiao-Ling Lin, piano, performing works from Beethoven to Barber, 2 p.m. March 30, $18, refreshments, at Stahl Family Theater, Lasallian Lounge, 5900 W. Belmont, call (773) 282- 8844, Ext. 223.

John Rutter’s “Requiem”: an ecumenical musical meditation, with community chorus and community- based professional orchestra, 4 p.m. April 13 (corrected date), Fr. Ray Tillrock and Rev. David Neff, former pastors of St. Barnabas and Morgan Park Presbyterian churches, with comments prior to performance, free will offering, at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood, (773) 445- 8560.

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

“Trivia Nite Out”: doors open 6:30 p.m. April 5, games at 7:30 p.m., BYO snacks, pizza and beverage available for sale, entry fee $5 for teams of 3-6 people, at St. Victor Parish, 553 Hirsch, Calumet City, for more info or to RSVP, call rectory at (708) 891-8920.

“The Giver”: based on Newberry Award-winning book, April 1- May 24, $8/person, presented by the Theater School at DePaul University's Chicago Playworks Series for Families and Young Audiences, at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theater, 60 E. Balbo, call box office for time, days and tickets, at (312) 922-1999.

Reunion Jazz Orchestra Concert: University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame High School jazz bands, 7 p.m. April 5, $5/at door, Mary Seat of Wisdom School, 1352 S. Cumberland, Park Ridge, call (847) 208-5347, also 1:30 p.m. April 6, Kozminski School, 936 E. 54th St., (773) 535-0890.

First Friday Movie Night: Denzel Washington in “The Hurricane” (corrected title), gather at 6:30 p.m. April 4, film at 7 p.m. with munchies and discussion, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, call (312) 346-4228.

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

Spring Showcase: 7 p.m. April 15, for youngsters in grades five to seven and their families, tour school, Notre Dame High School, 7655 W. Dempster, Niles, call LaVerne, at (847) 779-8615.

“From Bach and Beyond”: recital of sacred and secular music with Lynn Godfrey, clarinet; and Helen Silvia, organ/piano, 3 p.m. April 13, free-will offering, at St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry, Park Forest, (708) 748-6891.

“Spring Thang Jazz Dinner”: 2-6 p.m. April 20, with the Art Booker Trio and dinner, $15, (no BYOB), at St. Elizabeth Parish Hall, 50 E. 41st St., and (773) 268- 1518.

“Spring Into Summer concert”: featuring band, “Centerline,” for all ages, doors open 6:30 p.m. May 17, $12/person in advance/ $15/at door, in St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center, 1144 Harrison, La Grange Park, call (708) 352- 2202.

Student Jr. Vocal Recital: 7:30 p.m. April 5, free, St. Xavier University McDonough Chapel, 3700 W. 103rd St., (773) 298-3421.

“The Heidi Chronicles”: April 18-27 (previews April 16-17), on women’s roles over three decades, presented by DePaul University’s Showcase Series: Contemporary Plays and Classics, at DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theater, 60 E. Balbo, call box office at (312) 922-1999 for tickets, time and days.

“Beauty and the Beast”: 7:30 p.m. April 18-19 and April 25-26; 2 p.m. April 20 and 27, tickets $10/adult; $5/children 12 and under, at St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center, 1125 Harrison, La- Grange Park, (708) 352-7388.

“Knocknashee”: Irish mayhem and merriment, Fridays-Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. April 11- May 4, with Shapeshifters theater group, $15/nonmembers, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, for tickets, call (773) 282- 7035.

■ EXHIBITS

Fra Angelico Art Foundation: college student exhibition, April 7-27, at Concordia University, Krenz Hall, 7400 Augusta, River Forest, call LaVerne, at (708) 447-9695 for more info.

■ FASHION SHOWS

St. Philip Neri Parish: noon-4 p.m. April 13, luncheon $50/person, awards presentation honoring three outstanding parish/community leaders, at Dynasty Ballroom at Ramada Inn, 4525 Calumet Ave., Hammond, Ind., RSVP to (773) 363-1700.

St. Patrick Parish: luncheon 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25, $50/person, at Exmoor Country Club, 700 Vine, Highland Park, call Debbie at (847) 234-1401.

St. Cornelius Parish: luncheon 11 a.m. April 12, $35, at Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee, call June at (773) 777-9532.

Queen of Martyrs Parish: noon April 6, $45, at Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. Western, call Jackie at (773) 858-6866 to RSVP.

St. Patrick High School : April 16, at Porretta's Banquets, 3718 N Central, call Patty at (773) 282- 8844, Ext. 257 to RSVP and more info.

■ GAMES PARTIES

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: 5 p.m. April 12, to benefit scholarship fund and athletics, at Notre Dame High School, 7655 W. Dempster, Niles, call Augie, at (847) 779-8649 for more info.

Sisters of St. Casimir Auxiliary: annual bingo party, $3 donation, doors open noon April 20, kugelis and raisin bread bake sale, at Maria High School Cafeteria, 6727 S. California, (773) 776- 1324.

■ LECTURES

Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture Series: April 10-11, keynoters Fr. Aidan Nichols and Father Paul Mc- Partlan with other speakers, on the “Theological Contribution of Cardinal Avery Dulles, SJ;” Cardinal Dulles will give a response at the event’s conclusion, program is free, overnight accommodations at University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, $60; call (847) 970-4925 to register, or go to www.usml.edu/events/ MeyerLecture/Dulles/index.htm for more info.

“Liturgy, Justice and Social Reconstruction”: keynoter, 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.

Fr. Robert Sirico: 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.

Seminar for Training Hospice Volunteers: prepares people to be able to work in a patient’s home, a nursing home or as support in the hospice office, 6-10 p.m. April 9 and April 16, at Little Company of Mary’s Mary Potter Physicians Pavilion, 2850 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, call Anna Putlak at (708) 229-6901 for more info.

David Solzman: professor emeritus/author/photog, “Re-Imaging the Chicago River: Musings on the River and the Meaning of Re- sources,” 1:30 p.m. April 5, hosted by DePaul Geographical Society, 2320 N. Kenmore, Schmitt Center, (773) 325-7871.

E.J. Dionne: Washington Post columnist, will reflect on “The Common Good: Will We Ever Hear About It in a Campaign?,” 7:30 p.m. April 15, $10, at Dominican University Lund Auditorium, 7900 Division, River Forest, (708) 714-9105.

Marilynn Robinson: Pulitzer- Prize author of “Gilead,” on “My Faith and My Fiction,” 7 p.m. April 24, part of “Writing and the Catholic Imagination” speaker series, at DePaul University Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield, call Jennifer at (773) 325-7423.

Euan Hague: assistant professor of geography, DePaul University, 2 p.m. April 6, part of free lecture series at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, call (773) 282-7035 for more info.

■ MEETINGS

First Saturday Book Club: “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” WWII non-fiction by Diane Ackerman, noon-2 p.m. April 5, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, for more info, call (312) 346-4228.

Book Discussion Group: 1 p.m. April 13, Peter Quinn’s “Looking for Jimmy,” with moderator Virginia Gibbons, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

■ PILGRIMAGES

St. Mary-of-the-Woods Ind.: coach trip to campus of the Sisters of Providence, April 26-27, see shrine of our newest canonized saint, Mother Theodore Guerin, leave from St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Palatine, for more info, call Sr. Kay Kelly, at (847) 934- 0254 before April 10.

Ireland’s Cities and Countryside: Sept. 3-14, hosted by Catholic Charities Southwest Regional Services, call Blue Island Travel for more information, (708) 388-3933.

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

Annunciata Parish/School: Hall of Fame Awards dinnerdance/ silent auction, music by John Wiatrowski, 6 p.m. April 5, $46/person, at The Dynasty, 4125 Calumet, Hammond, Ind., call (773) 221-1040.

Notre Dame High School: seeking class of 1969 for noon-3 p.m. April 6 luncheon, $30, at Mambo Italiano, 748 S. Butterfield, Mundelein, RSVP to Augie, at (847) 779-8649.

Notre Dame High School: seeking class of 1977 for 7:30 p.m. April 11 reunion, at the school, 7655 W. Dempster, Niles, RSVP to Augie, at (847) 779- 8649.

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.

Madonna High School Alumnae: noon April 13 luncheon, at the White Eagle, 6845 N. Milwaukee, in Niles, RSVP by April 1 to Terri at (847) 318-7172, after 4 p.m.

St. Christopher School: seeking all alumni for homecoming social, reception 5:30 p.m. April 19 in Christopher Room, tour school, dinner, entertainment, silent auction, $40/person, children are free; free babysitting after dinner for children three and older, at the school gym, 14611 S. Keeler, Midlothian, call (708) 388-8190 for more info.

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.

Mary Queen of Heaven Parish: seeking all alumni for 11 a.m. April 27 Mass, 53rd and 24th streets, Cicero, followed by refreshments and tour of school that closed in 2002, call Cynthia Salvino for more info, at (708) 656- 0074.

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. Catherine of Genoa Church and School: seeking former parishioners and students, for 6-11 p.m. Oct. 25 banquet and entertainment, $55/person (including children), open bar, ticket deadline Sept. 1, at Hickory Hills Country Club, 8201 West 95th St., Hickory Hills.

St. Francis of Assisi Grade School: (Kostner/Augusta) seeking class of 1969 for possible fall 2008 reunion, e-mail P. Coan at [email protected].

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

■ RUMMAGE SALES

Prince of Peace Parish: now accepting donations for June rummage sale extravaganza, from appliances to computers and vehicles, tax forms available, 135 S. Milwaukee, Lake Villa, for donation pickups, call (847) 356-6111.

■ POTPOURRI

“Painting with Spirit”: 9:30- 11:30 a.m. April 2, 9 and 16, unlock creativity with watercolor, no experience needed, supplies provided, $50, at The Center, 801 W. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, (630) 837-7486.

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: “Mining for Target company Information,” 7-9:15 p.m. April 14, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, call Bob Podgorski at (847) 925-6005 for more info.

Silk Scarf Painting Class: 9- 11:30 a.m. April 14, $25, plus materials, for beginners and experienced, led by Karen Snow, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, call (708) 482-5088.

St. Constance Afternoon Tea: doors open 1 p.m. April 13, live music, raffle, $9/person, 5864 W. Ainslie, must RSVP by April 7 to Geri at (773) 775-7437.

National Catholic Singles Conference: speakers include Fr. Thomas Loya, Greg and Julie Alexander, and Fr. Richard Simon, April 25-27, socials, adoration, talks, 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.

Reiki Masters Level Training: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 12; Reiki II Level, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13-18; and Reiki Level I Training 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 19; Sr. Antonia Cooper, OSF teaches all levels of White Light Program, at Warrenville Cenacle, RSVP to (630) 393-1231.

“Run for Unity”: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10, (BYO sack lunch), for ages 9-17 years, $10/advance; $15/at door, part of 24-hour worldwide sports relay hosted by Young for Unity of the Focolare Movement, to build peace and spread brotherhood; starting point, Focolare Center, 5001 S. Greenwood, register by April 25 by calling (773) 285-2746 or by e-mailing: midwest.focolare @sbcglobal .net

T’ai Chi Chih Workshop: from 7:45 p.m. April 13 to April 18 after breakfast, includes teaching 19 stand alone movements and more, including first degree Reiki attunement, with Sr. Antonia Cooper, OSF, at Warrenville Cenacle, RSVP to (630) 393-1231.