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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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Chicago, IL 60653

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■ ANNIVERSARIES

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.

Chicago Nurse Parade: marking 50 years since last parade; at feast of St. Peregrine Mass, 2 p.m. May 4; blessing of pilgrims with relic of the cancer saint; and honoring nurses and nursing students who attend, at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson, (773) 638-5800, Ext. 19.

St. Alphonsus Parish Gala: marking parish 125th anniversary 7 p.m.-midnight May 2, $100/person in advance; $125/at door, at the Metropolitan Club, 67th floor of Sears Tower, go to www.stalphonsuschgo.org.

■ BENEFITS

St. Michael in Old Town Gala: 6 p.m. April 26, $150/person, cocktails, open bar, dinner-dance with After5 Orchestra, auctions, at Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie, call Heather at (312) 440-8380.

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

Aid for Women Auxiliary: pro-life outreach's spring luncheon, 11 a.m. April 19, speaker Dr. William V. Blazek, Jr., $70, at Mid-America Club, 200 East Randolph - 80th Floor, RSVP to Mary at (847) 998- 0456.

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, 721 N. LaSalle, call (312) 655-7932 for more info.

Casa Catalina: a Catholic Charities basic needs center at Holy Cross/IHM Parish, all-youcan- eat-and-drink, $35/person, includes appetizers, margaritas, beverages, with auction and raffle, 6-10 p.m. April 25, at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park, call (773) 376- 9425.

Notre Dame High School for Girls: ninth annual golf outing and dinner, May 3, golf and dinner $100/person; golf only $85/ person, dinner only $35/person, at Bloomingdale Golf Club, call the school at (773) 622-9494.

■ DINNERS/LUNCHEONS

Noodles Night Fundraiser: 6 p.m. April 26, using noodles to reflect parish ethnic diversity through Italian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean and Indonesian noodle dishes, with an Italian sweet table, music, raffle, and kids’ games, $30/adults, donation for kids under 12 years, at St. Therese School, 247 W. 23rd St., for more info, contact Fr. Aniello Salicone at (312) 842-6777 or e-mail at [email protected].

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

St. Ann Parish: luncheon, with bingo and raffles, noon-4 p.m. April 27, $20/person (no tickets at door), American Legion Hall, 950 Legion, Calumet City, call Judy at (708) 474-0839.

Knights of Columbus: dinnerdance, doors open 5 p.m. April 26,Rzeszuko's Band from 7-11 p.m., $25/person, hosted by Karol J. Wojtyla, Pope John Paull II KC Council 14008, at St. Monica Parish Hall, 5105 N. Mont Clare, (773) 763-1661.

St. Pius V School: “Noche Mexicana” 6 p.m. May 7, $50/person, includes Mexican buffet, margaritas, Mariachi band, prizes, raffle, at Lalo’s Restaurant in University Village, 733 Maxwell, for tickets, call (312) 226-1590.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

“Jammin’ with the Word”: for families and youth groups, 7 p.m. April 20, with music by Phil Keaggy and Keith Moore and a talk by Fr. Robert Barron, host of radio’s “Word on Fire,” at Mundelein Seminary, call Greg at (847) 837-4607 for ticket info.

“Bach and Beyond”: recital of sacred and secular music with Lynn Godfrey, clarinet; and Helen Silvia, organ/piano, 3 p.m. April 20, at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 8149 Golf, Niles, (847) 967-1060; 3 p.m. April 27, St. Josaphat Church, 2311 N. Southport, (773) 327-8955, free-will offering.

“Mystic Path in Song”: exploring the mystics with words, comments and music by pianist/guitarist Gerry Dignan, 7 p.m. April 16, at St. Barnabas Parish, 10134 S. Longwood, free, but register by calling (773) 779-1166.

Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast”: 7:30 p.m. April 18-19, 25- 26; and at 2 p.m. April 20 and 27; $10/adults, $5/children 12 and under, available at door or by calling (708) 352-7388, at St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center, 31st and Harrison, LaGrange Park.

“Late Nite Catechism”: parochial comedy, happy hour 6:30 p.m. April 19, show 7:30 p.m., $35/person, St. Giles McDonough Hall, 1101 N. Columbian, Oak Park, RSVP to (708) 383-0168.

“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.

Opera Workshop Performance: 7:30 p.m. April 26, McGuire Hall, $6, St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., for more info, call (773) 298-3421.

“Man of La Mancha”: at St. Patrick High School at 7:30 p.m. April 11, 12, 18, 19 and 2 p.m. April 13 and 20. All seats are reserved Tickets are $10/adults, $7/students, to purchase call (773) 286-8470 or visit stpatrick.org online.

■ FASHION SHOWS

St. Bonaventure Parish: “ Picture Perfect,” 11 a.m. April 12, raffles, $30/person, at Porreta Banquets, 3718 N. Central, call Norma at (773) 348-7180.

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.

■ EXHIBITS

Fra Angelico Art Foundation: student exhibition, now-April 27, artists’ reception/awards with refreshments, 2-4 p.m. April 13, at Concordia University, 7400 Augusta, Krentz Hall, River Forest, (708) 447-9695.

■ FESTIVALS

Resurrection High School Fine Arts Festival: visual arts display 6 p.m. April 18 in the school; drama showcase, 7 p.m. April 18 in the little theater; performance of students in chamber orchestra, band and vocal concert, 2 p.m. April 27, at 7500 W. Talcott, for ticket information, call (773) 775- 6616, Ext. 110; also available at door.

“Family Fiesta”: food, music, crafts, games, raffles, 1:30-6 p.m. April 27, donation at door to benefit St. Mary of Czestochowa School, 3001 S. 49th Ave., Cicero, (708) 656-5010, Ext. 56.

■ GAMES PARTIES

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

“Theology of the Body for Teens Training: for anyone working with teens, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18, sign-in 8-8:40 a.m., $50/person, at St. Lambert Church, 8148 Karlov, Skokie, call Mitch Striedl at (312) 751-5355 for more info; there is also a free information session from 7-9 p.m. April 17, at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, call (312) 751-5355 with any questions.

Recognizing Teenage Depression: “Day For Night,” 26- minute film on teenage depression and bipolar disorder and treatment, 7:30-9 p.m. April 16, hosted by St. Dymphna Society, in lowerlevel Jubilee Room at Queen of All Saints School, 6230 N. Lemont, for more info, call Jim or Shirley Weber at (773) 777-6022.

Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Convention: Cardinal George’s remarks, 3 p.m. April 27, at University of Illinois Chicago Pavillion, Harrison at Racine, for more info, call Fr. Ricoberto Gamez, (312) 226-2929.

Fr. Robert Schreiter, CPPS: “Ministering Effectively in a Culture Not My Own,” for pastors, staffers and pastoral leaders, 8:30 a.m.-noon April 29, $10, at Sacred Heart Parish, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills,

Patrick Reilly: from the Cardinal Newman Society, “Assessing the Impact of the Holy Father’s Address to Catholic Educators,” noon May 9, luncheon $30, hosted by Catholic Citizens Forum, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP to Maureen at (708) 352-5834.

“Maud Gonne and the Irish Rebellion”: 2 p.m. April 20, with poetry of Yeats, presenters are Josephine Craven, Kelly Doherty, Ann McCaffrey, Bill O’Neill and Maureen Smith, $10, at Irish American heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

■ MEETINGS

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: singles Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. April 27, at St. Odilo Church, 2244 East, Berwyn, meet outside at 9:45 a.m., breakfast follows at New Seneca Restaurant nearby, call Marlene at (708) 450-8280.

Southwest Archdiocesan Singles: for Catholic and non- Catholic singles, call Tony Pellerito at (708) 336-9309 for social events calendar.

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: “Electronic Job Search,” 9 a.m.-noon April 19, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove, Palatine; “Resume Review,” 9-11 a.m. at Universalist Unitarian Church, 1025 N. Smith, Palatine, call Bob Podgorski, at (847) 925-6005.

Chicago Catholic University Club: for single practicing Catholics over age 50; new meeting site at Holley Court Terrace, 1111 W. Ontario, Oak Park, call (773) 545-8336 for events.

New Beginnings: for singles, dinner 7 p.m. April 18, at Sweet Baby Rays, 800 E. Higgins, call Rose at (630) 283-0776 to RSVP; dance 7 p.m. April 19, at Holy Family gym, 2515 Palatine Rd., Inverness, $8, and a snack to share, call Alice at (847) 253-8419 to RSVP.

■ PILGRIMAGES

Bavaria for SSND’s 175th Anniversary: School Sisters of Notre Dame host this tour of foundress Mother Theresa’s birth and final resting place, and other sites important to the sisters, as well as natural wonders and castles in Germany and Austria, Sept. 15-24, space limited, call Michelle Creed at (800) 993-7763 before May 15. (See Page 22 this issue.)

Ireland with Catholic Charities: Sept. 3-14, for more information, call Blue Island Travel, at (708) 388-3933.

■ REUNIONS

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.

Mary Queen of Heaven Parish: seeking all alumni for 11 a.m. April 27 Mass, 5300 W. 24th St., Cicero, refreshments and tour of school that closed in 2002 follows; call Cynthia Salvino for more info, at (708) 656-0074.

St. Casimir Academy — Maria High School: Mass for all, 9:30 a.m. May 3; brunch follows, 10:45 a.m. for St. Casimir grads; Maria grads' wine and cheese 5:30 p.m; catered dinner at 6:30 p.m. in cafeteria; DJ with dancing, all at Motherhouse, 2601 W. Marquette, RSVP to DiAnne at (773) 925- 8686, ext. 115.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

Lourdes Convent/Sisters of St. Joseph: huge moving sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11; 9 a.m.-noon April 12, from furniture to odds and ends, 5531 S. Karlov, (773) 581-2888 (Sisters have moved to Bartlett, Ill.)

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

Recruiting Singers: for four-part, mixed chorus, ages 16 and up, to perform Cherubini’s Requiem in C Minor on Nov. 2, produced by Lincoln Chamber Productions, directed by Timothy Woods; Sunday evening rehearsals begin in August at Holy Innocents Church on Armour Street, to audition, call (815) 806-0066 or e-mail: jt [email protected] before June 15.

Facts/Myths of Annulment: learn more about marriage, divorce and annulment, 7:30-9 p.m. April 17, free, at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish Center, 1335 S. Clifton, Park Ridge, call Susan at (847) 384-9338 for more info.

“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: [email protected].

Health Academy: “Laughing Matters,” 11 a.m.-noon April 21, free, with Nurse Joan Murphy, at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, RSVP to (708) 423-5774.

“National Health Care Decision Day”: 7 p.m. April 16, talk by chaplain specializing in end of life issues and an elder law attorney,free, at St. Joseph Village, 4021 W. Belmont, RSVP to (773) 328-5500.

“Chakra”: exploring the “energy of spiritual connectedness,” 7 p.m. April 19, at The Center, 801 W. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, call (630) 837-7486 to register.