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Mission Chicago

DEVOTIONS

Mass for Mentally Ill Persons: also families and friends, in honor of patron saint St. Dymphna, 8:45 a.m. May 15, a relic will be displayed for veneration, at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash, for more information, call Jim and Shirley Weber of the St. Dymphna Society at: (773) 777-6022.

Novena to St. Rita: first Thursdays monthly and nine days preceding Feast of St. Rita, May 22, 6:15 p.m. reconciliation available, 7 p.m. Mass and prayers, blessed roses distributed at feast day Mass, St. Rita High School Chapel, 7740 S. Western, (773) 925-6605.

Feast Day Mass of the Visitation: doors open 4 p.m. May 31; Mass 5 p.m. with celebrant Cardinal George; opening of adoration chapel and unveiling Our Lady of the Sign, the Ark of Mercy Iconic Monstrance (world’s largest), live EWTN and Relevant Radio coverage; all-night adoration in church follows, concluding with 7:30 a.m. Mass June 1, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1300 N. Noble, (773) 278-2470.

First Friday Adoration: 7:30- 8:30 p.m. at St. Peter Chapel, 8140 Niles Center Road, Skokie, for more info, call Respect Life Office, (312) 751-5355.

Taize Prayer Service: 7-8 p.m. May 16 and each third Friday, at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park, (708) 453-2555.

St. Michael League: for military, law enforcement, firefighters and paramedics, May 20 and every third Tuesday, rosary 5:30 p.m., Mass 6 p.m., at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale, Evergreen Park, (708) 422-0206.

Anointing of the Sick: 11 a.m. Mass May 18, light a candle in honor of a victim or a survivor, at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine, 1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.

Lourdes Novena: 7:30 a.m. Mass May 22-31, anointing of the sick at 11 a.m. Mass May 18, marking 150th anniversary year of apparitions of Mary, at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine, 1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.

Eucharistic Adoration: 12:30- 4 p.m. Tuesdays, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, (312) 346-4228.

Eucharistic Adoration: 7 p.m. on first Tuesday monthly, rosary at 7:30 p.m., St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, (847) 981-1448.

Tridentine Latin Mass: 12:15 p.m. Sundays, at St. Peter Church, at Routes 12 and 120, Volo, (815) 385-5496.

Tridentine Latin Mass: 11:30 a.m. May 15, at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood, (847) 433-1494.

Guest Presider Series: Mass 5:30 p.m. May 18, with Fr. Patrick Marshall, guest presider; May 25, Fr. Pat Brennan, at St. Michael Church, 14327 Highland, Orland Park, (708) 349- 0903.

RETREATS

Evening retreat: 6:15-9:15 p.m. May 16, Mass, reconciliation, Benediction and two talks by priests of Miles Christi for spiritual formation, at St. Mary’s Franciscan Monastery, 14246 Main, Lemont, call Jim at (630) 257-7736.

Afternoon Retreat: 12:45-5 p.m. May 17, two spiritual talks by Miles Christi priests, Mass, Benediction, rosary, confession and snacks, at Little Sisters of the Poor, 80 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, call Joan at (847) 966- 1369.

“Forgiving for Good and Fully Trusting Again”: May 30-June 1, with Fr. Jack McGinnis, recovering alcoholic with 27 years experience leading workshops on spiritual growth, healing and balance, hosted by the Association of Christian Therapists, region 12; Fr. Bob Sears, S.J., will celebrate a healing Mass and the closing Mass; at Benet Lake Retreat Center, Wis., contact Stephen May, at (630) 673-3396 or e-mail to smpray@ comcast.net

Sacred Music Retreat: spiritual conferences, retreat schola, sung Divine Office and daily Mass, for church musicians, June 22-27, at the Liturgical Institute, St. Mary of the Lake University, Mundelein, go to www.liturgicalinstitute.org.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Bible Study/Faith-Sharing Series: starts 7 p.m. May 22, and each third Thursday, bring your own Bible, at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 653 W. 37th St., (773) 927-6263.

St. Paul for Beginners: 10:30 a.m.-noon May 17, “Big Ideas We Owe to St. Paul,” $10, with Sr. Anne Flanagan, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, (312) 346-4228.

“Theology of the Body” Ongoing Study Group: 6:30-8 p.m. May 14, and every second Wednesday, with Fr. Thomas Loya, pastor and iconographer, and Sr. Anne Flanagan, “Life and Legends of St. Paul in Art,” $10, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, (312) 346-4228; purchase DVDs of Fr. Loya’s talks at www.theologyofthebody.net.

“Water — A Franciscan Look at It” : with retired biology professor Fr. John Ostdiek, OFM, 12:10-12:50 p.m. May 22, at St. Clare Auditorium, St. Peter Church, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

Introduction to the Bible: (part II), 12:10-12:50 p.m. May 27-30, with Fr. Bill Burton, OFM, at St. Clare Auditorium, St. Peter Church, 110 W. Madison, call (312) 372-5111.

Archdiocesan Prayer Team: healing prayer under the guidance of Fr. Paul Burak, available upon request from parishes (with pastor’s approval), to be offered after Mass or Liturgy of the Word, no fee, for more info, call Fr. Burak at Our Lady of the Ridge Parish, (708) 425-3800.

Ultreya: north suburban, June 13, at St. Catherine Laboure Parish, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, call Mike and Chris Latona at (847) 446-1580.

“Here for Life” Rally: 9- 10:30a.m. May 17, and third Saturday each month, near Planned Parenthood, New York Street and Oakhurst Drive, Aurora, call Illinois Right to Life Committee, at (312) 422-9300.

Spiritual Companionship: dialogue and reflection with another for spiritual growth, sessions one hour, $40, by appointment, at The Center,,801 Carillon, Bartlett, call (630) 837-7486.

iCompass Event: “What Do I Want My Legacy to Be?”: for those young enough to wonder if they are on the right path; a biblical way to think about middle adulthood, 7-9 p.m. May 15, with Fr. John Boivin, at St. Clement Chapel, 642 W. Deming, (773) 281-0371.