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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

Holy Rosary Parish (Roseland): marking its 126th anniversary at 5 p.m. Mass May 24, with Bishop Joseph Perry, dinner- dance 7 p.m., music by Jazzie Ladies Band, $60/person, in parish hall, 351 E. 113th St., call (773) 568-4455 for more information.

■ BENEFITS

Magnificat Breakfast: worldwide non-profit ministry to Christian women, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 17, with inspirational testimony of Lauretta Froelich of St. Luke Parish, $15, at the Holiday Inn, Rte. 31 and Three Oaks, in Crystal Lake, no tickets at door, call Jacky at (815) 455-2057.

Illinois Right to Life Committee Charity Golf Outing: lunch 11:30a.m. June 2, tee time 1 p.m. shot-gun start, dinner 6:30 p.m., $400 for 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, open bar, prizes, dinner-only tickets for spouses and/or guests $100, at LaGrange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard, La Grange, RSVP to (312) 422-9300.

St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly: auxiliary-sponsored spring luncheon, reception 11:30 a.m. May 20, $25, at the Wellington of Arlington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, for menu choices and to RSVP, call (847) 358-5700.

Bishop Abramowicz Seminary: dinner 5 p.m. June 29, speaker, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, $125/person, at White Eagle, 6845 N. Milwaukee, Niles, RSVP to Thomas Pels, at (312) 666-3675.

St. Laurence High School Golf Outing: shotgun start 9 a.m. May 17, $125/person, at Green Garden Country Club, Frankfort, RSVP by May 13, to Ed Kozak, (708) 458- 6900, Ext. 244.

St. Ferdinand Parish Golf Outing: for men and women golfers, tee-off 10 a.m. June 14, $65, includes cart/refreshments, Village Green Country Club, Mundelein, RSVP to Ken at (773) 286-5512, deadline June 3.

Xavier University of Louisiana: Chicago alumni chapter brunch, 103 p.m. June 22, cruise on the Mystic Blue (at Navy Pier), $65/before May 21, $75/after, RSVP to Kimberly Henry, at (708) 829-4888.

■ DANCES/DINNER-DANCES

’80s Dance Party: ’80s music, dancing and fashions, snacks/soft drinks will be offered. 6:30-11:30 p.m. May 31, $5, at Notre Dame de Chicago Parish hall, 1334 W. Flournoy, call Megan Mio at (312) 243-7400.

St. Dorothy Parish: Pastel Ball, 4-9:30 p.m. June 22, $55/person, $35/children under 12, music by The Merchants, black tie optional, at Chateau Buche, 11535 S. Cicero, Alsip, call (773) 651-7000 for tickets.

Senior Prom “Timeless Class”: 8-11 p.m. May 17, $8/advance, $10/at door, formal attire optional, St. Matthew Parish Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, call Joan, at (847) 397-9643.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

“Big Band Memories”: part of Bob Centano’s “Arts in the Parishes,” promoting live music in Catholic parish halls, doors open 12:30 p.m. June 8, admission $5, at door, sandwiches available, program 1-3 p.m. at Divine Savior Parish, 7750 W. Montrose, Norridge, (708) 456-9000.

Chicago Chorale: special peace vigil, with ritual, readings, hymns and response, 8 p.m. May 17, performing Schoneberg’s “Friede auf Erden (Peace on Earth), free, no tickets required, at Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen, for more information, call (773) 306-6195.

“42nd Street”: Broadway musical, 7:30 p.m. May 25-26, 2 p.m. May 27, tickets $8, $6 for seniors or children 12 and under, Marian Catholic High School, Joe Orr Road and Ashland Ave., Chicago Heights, call (708) 756-9443.

“Fools”: Neil Simon play, now- May 25, with Saint Sebastian Players, at St. Bonaventure’s, 1625 W. Diversey, free parking, box office at (773) 404-7922 for days, time and tickets.

“Jazz in May”: 2-6 p.m. May 18, $15/person, includes dinner, free glass of champagne and music by the Art Booker Trio, at St. Elizabeth Parish Hall, 50 E. 41st St., (773) 268-1518.

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

Inspirational SongFest: 7-9:30 p.m. June 6, with Our Lady of Peace, St. Julia Billiart, St. Philip Neri and other choirs, musicians and Our Lady of Peace Praise Dancers, free will offering, at Our Lady of Peace Church, 7851 S. Jeffery, for more info, call Edith Andrews, at (773) 947-0886.

Summer Musical Theater: grades 3-9 perform in “Disney’s High School Musical,” 7 p.m. June 27, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 28 and 2 p.m. June 29, at St. Alexander Parish Center, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights, www.fineartsstageworks. com.

“Hurrah for the Next Who Dies”: free play set in Capone’s Chicago, now-May 18, DePaul University Theater School’s New Playwrights Series, at Athenaeum Theater Studio three, 2936 N. Southport, reservations recommended, call (312) 922-1999.

“Kosi Dasa”: blends African, Indian and Brazilian cultures, May 16-25 (previews May 14-15), DePaul University Theater School Contemporary Plays and Classics, $15, at DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theater, 60 E. Balbo, call box office at (312) 922-1999.

St. Ailbe School Concert: 2:30 p.m. May 17, free, 9037 S. Harper, for more info, call (773) 734-1386.

■ EXHIBITS

Irish Artists: works from artists in County Kerry, showcasing bog landscapes attracting interest from scientific and artistic communities, runs Saturdays-Sundays 1-4 p.m. May 16-June 14, free opening night reception 6-9 p.m. May 16, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

Granda Liturgical Arts: open house, displays include sacred vessels, statues, vestments, rare photographs, receptions 10 a.m.- noon, noon-5 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. May 15 with 7:30 p.m. lecture by Fr. Edward Maristany, an Opus Dei priest; slides and presentations 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 16, with 7:30 p.m. lecture by Fr. C. Frank Phillips, “What Earlier Generations Held as Sacred”; brunch reception 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. May 17, with noon blessing of office and showroom, at 811 W. Evergreen, call (800) 425-0828 for more information.

■ GAMES/PARTIES

St. Juliana Parish: bingo, Fridays, doors open 4:30 p.m., games at 6:40 p.m., pull tabs, in Ahearn Center, 7201 N. Oketo, (773) 731-4127.

St. Helen Bingo: dabber bingo with assorted pulltabs, year-round Fridays, doors open 4 p.m., games 7 p.m., in hall, 2347 W. Augusta, home-made refreshments, and airconditioned/ smoke-free space, (773) 235-3575.

St. Bruno Parish: doors open 4:30 p.m. Fridays, bingo games at 6:45 p.m. 4751 S. Harding, (773) 523-3467.

St. Gabriel Parish: bingo Fridays, doors open 5 p.m., 4500 S. Wallace, (773) 268.9595.

Nativity of Our Lord Parish: bingo, doors open 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, 653 W. 37th St., in Bridgeport, (773) 927- 6263.

St. Francis deSales Parish: early bird games at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, regular bingo 6:45 p.m., smoke-free, 10201 S. Ewing, (773) 734-1383.

■ LECTURES

Illinois Catholic Homeschool Conference: May 23-24, for wannabe homeschoolers to veterans, Mass, workshops, teen track, Catholic vendors, speakers, entertainment, University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox, Joliet, for more info, visit www.ilchc.org or call Barbara Halbur, at (815) 727-3018, deadline May 12 for discount rate.

Mary Butler: “Art and Science of Creating Good Relationships”: 9 a.m.-noon May 17, $30/couples, $15/singles, St. Gertrude Parish Hall, Granville and Glenwood, RSVP to Bob and Carolyn at (773) 262-0492.

■ LUNCHEONS

Corpus Christi Church Awards: 1-4:30 p.m. May 18, honoring Sr. Marilyn Freking’s 50th jubilee as a Sister of St. Francis, live entertainment, silent auction, $50/person, $25/child under 12 years, at Harambee House, 11901 S. Loomis, RSVP to (773) 285- 7720.

“Honoring African American Fathers”: Father’s Day Revival Luncheon, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 14, Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S. Martin Luther King, with Fr. Roy A. Lee, of Atlanta and male gospel ensemble, Men In the Fire,” tickets $35, free parking, call Deacon Gill Jr., at (773) 933- 0027.

■ MEETINGS

New Beginnings Singles: 7:30 p.m. May 14, hear Cindi Cronin perform at Dover Straits, 1149 W. golf, Hoffman Estates, call Paul at (630) 253-3787 to RSVP, call hot line at (847) 622-4342 for more events.

Pathways Singles: men and women 40 years of age and up, Catholic and other, outdoor tennis is back, 4:30-6 p.m. May 15, at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, e-mail your available days/times to [email protected] so a play list can be made.

Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club: annual luncheon, doors open 11:30 a.m. May 28, tickets $28, at Ridgemoor Country Club, 6601 W. Gunnison, Harwood Heights, RSVP to D. Schoewe, at (773) 685-1762.

Chicago Catholic University Club: new meeting place, Holley Court Terrace, 1111 W. Ontario, Oak Park, call (708) 383-1111 for events information.

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: Lithuanian dinner and live dance music, May 17, at Grand Dukes, 6312 S. Harlem, Summit, call Marlene at (708) 450-8280 to RSVP by May 16, or e-mail [email protected] for more info.

Singles Over 50: group meets once a month to play cards, Scrabble, Uno, or other games, or you can sit and talk at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Arlington Heights, call the rectory for more information, (847) 358-6999.

“Courage-Chicago”: spiritual support group of Catholic lay men and women aspiring to live chaste lives in accordance with Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality, for meeting info, call Fr. Charlie Becker, at (815) 385- 1575.

Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle: for priests and laity united in prayer for priests, Thursdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. in St. Matthew Chapel Building, Room C, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, Alice (847) 895-2862.

Serra Club of West Suburban Chicago: 7 p.m. May 14, at Holley Court Terrace, 1111 Ontario, Oak Park, speaker Br. Joseph Minuth, O.P., Fr. Andy Phiri, of Diocese of Chipata, Zambia, will receive grant of $1,000 to be used for their seminarians, Serra provides fellowship, continuing faith education, prayer and encouragement of religious vocations, call (708) 366-4478.

■ REUNIONS

Holy Rosary Grade School: marking parish’s 126th anniversary, at 10:30 a.m. Mass June 1 with Fr. Tom Griffin, OSA; social follows in parish hall, 351 E. 113th St., call (773) 568-4455.

St. Catherine of Genoa Church and School: seeking former parishioners and students for 6-11 p.m. Oct. 25 banquet and entertainment, $55/person, open bar, deadline Sept. 1; (corrected information) at Chateau del Mar, 8301 W. 95th St., call Edith Davis, at (773) 233-3543 for tickets.

St. Giles School: seeking grads from all classes for the annual Golden Lion Society Mass, 11:15 a.m. May 18 and brunch, 1025 Columbian, Oak Park, RSVP to Karen, at (708) 383- 6279, Ext. 505; also seeking class of ’87 for Dec. 28 reunion, call (708) 383-6279, Ext. 505 to be on mailing list.

■ RUMMAGE SALE

St. Jane de Chantal Parish: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7; 9 a.m.-noon June 8, at Ward Hall, 5151 S. McVicker, (773) 767-2411.

Our Lady, Mother of the Church: flea market in parking lot, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7, rental spaces for vendors and crafters, 8747 W. Lawrence, call Joe Kelly, at (773) 589-0860.

St. Norbert Parish: “Whale of a Sale,” 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18, from antiques to electronics, also an Estate Room; in school gym, 1817 Walters, Northbrook, for more info, call (847) 559-9687.

St. Alphonsus Parish: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. June 7; noon-3 p.m. June 8, half-off; no “early birds;” presale 6-10 p.m. June 6, with admission $4, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, call Natalie, at (847) 947-8877.

Prince of Peace Parish: “extravaganza,” 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 12-13, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14; 135 S. Milwaukee, Lake Villa; for donation pick-ups, call (847) 356-6111.

■ POTPOURRI

Walk for Life: 2-mile event for all ages, 9-10:30 a.m. May 31, at Centennial Park, 9300 S. Nashville, Oak Lawn; call Southside Pregnancy Center, at (708) 346-9070 to get pledge form for the support of family and friends (SPC will collect their pledges for you), or e-mail events@southsidepregnancy. org; show the world life is precious.

Trinity High School Summer Camps for Girls: for grades 3-8, meet Mondays-Thursdays beginning June 16, three camps for photography to math, and sports camps, 7574 W. Division, River Forest, register by calling Patti Williams, at (708) 771-8383 or e-mail: [email protected].

Manners, Protocol and Etiquette Classes: for children ages 7-12 from 9:30 a.m.-noon and for ages 13-18 from 12:30-3 p.m. on June 28, dining skills to phone courtesy and showing appreciation, led by a certified etiquette consultant from the Protocol School of Washington, D.C., at St. Raphael Church Hall, Rte. 173 and half-mile east of Rte. 45, in Antioch; registration and fee $25, by June 13, call Elizabeth Peterson, at (847) 265-0825.

The Women’s Center: pro-life outreach seeking volunteers to greet people and answer phones in Des Plaines and Evergreen Park offices; also helpers in N. Cicero Avenue Family Room especially on Tuesdays, call Katie at (773) 794-8807.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter: June 6-8 or Sept. 19- 21, at the Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, Burr Ridge, call Kathy and Lloyd Christensen at (773) 284-9242.

Women’s Center Needs Supplies: pro-life outreach seeks diapers, crib sheets and blankets, bumper bads, sleepers, gently used small and extra large maternity clothes, and kids’ clothes sizes 4 and up, call (773) 794- 1313 for drop off addresses; or for cribs, swings, high chairs, toddler beds, call for volunteer pick up.

“My Journal, My Journey”: 10 a.m.-noon May 17, on creating peace within and around one’s self, introductory workshop complimentary, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, call (630) 837-7486.