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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

The Servites (Order of Friar Servants of Mary): celebrating the order’s existence since 1233, in the U.S. since the 1850s and in Chicago since 1874, at 6 p.m. June 12 Mass with Cardinal George, in Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson; tented reception with entertainment follows, open to public, but RSVP at (773) 533-0360 or www.servite.org.

St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish: marking the opening of 50th Jubilee year, noon Mass June 15, celebrant Bishop Joseph Perry; reception follows, 4101 St. Lawrence Ave., Matteson, (708) 748-6090.

St. Richard Parish: celebrating 80th anniversary at noon Mass June 29; reception and dinner at 2 p.m., $30/person; $15/ages 6-10, at Burbank Manor, 6345 W. 79th St., Burbank, RSVP to (773) 585-1221.

■ BENEFITS

Bishop Abramowicz Seminary: cocktails/silent auction 4:30 p.m. June 29; dinner 6 p.m., speaker, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, $125/person, at House of the White Eagle, 6839 N. Milwaukee, Niles, RSVP by June 13 to Tom Pels at (312) 666-3675.

Marillac House and St. Vincent DePaul Center: golf tournament, dinner, silent auction, June 11, at Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington, for tickets/registration, contact Robyn at robynjones@ miafrancesca.com.

St. Martin de Porres High School Golf Outing: June 23, “scramble” format with par three prize holes throughout course, including the Million Dollar Shoot Out, at Glen Flora Country Club in Waukegan, Chip Beck, PGA Champions Tour Member is honorary chair, silent auction at dinner; contact Joe Villinski, at (847) 244-6895 ext. 233.

Catholic Charities Golf Invitational: breakfast, lunch, dinner, silent/live auctions, 18 holes of golf; June 23, at Lemont’s Cog Hill and Ruffled Feathers clubs, with special competitions, for more info, call Melissa at (312) 948-6797.

St. Thomas of Villanova Parish: men and women’s folk outing and dinner, Aug. 22, $150/person, at Chalet Hills Golf Club, Cary, Ill., call (847) 358- 6999.

Architectural Tour/Wine and Cheese Party: 6-9 p.m. June 21, tour magnificent St. Ignatius church and chapel, with its original artwork by Charles Chambers and Augustin Pall; refreshments in candlelit courtyard or in air-conditioning, tickets $25 before June 17, 6559 N. Glenwood, RSVP to (773) 764-5936.

Canons Regular of St. John Cantius: dinner, silent auction, 2 p.m. Aug. 10, $500/person, at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe, RSVP to Delphine at (312) 421-0936. August

■ DINNERS

Inaugural Dinner-Dance: hosted by Chicago Catholic University Club, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 29, members $20/person; guests $22, Johnny Gray One-Man Show Band, at Klas Restaurant, 5734 W. Cermak, Cicero, RSVP to Anne Marie, at (773) 685-6624.

St. Thomas More Parish Feast Day: reception and dinner, 4 p.m. June 22, with Rich Daniels’ City Lights Quartet dinner music, $40/person, at Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. Western, Evergreen Park, RSVP to (773) 436-4444.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

“Father’s Day and Jazz”: 2-6 p.m. June 15, with the Art Booker Trio, dinner and complimentary glass of champagne, $15, at St. Elizabeth Parish Hall, 50 E. 41st St., (773) 268-1518.

Holy Rosary Jazz Festival: with Family Reunion Jazz Band, in the rectory yard, 351 E. 113th St., (773) 568-4455.

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.

“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.

Gazebo Concerts: 1:30 p.m. June 8, Father’s Day tribute; June 22, movie themes; July 6, Salute to America and July 20, sing and swing 20s-40s, chairs and light refreshments provided, (indoors incase of rain), at Franciscan Village, 1270 Village Dr., Lemont, to tour senior housing in advance, call (630) 243-3448.

Inspirational Rock and Roll Concert: liturgical musician Brian Fife and band, debuting songs from their new CD, 7:30 p.m. June 13, $7/adults; $5, kids age 14 and under, at St. Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton, Arlington Heights, www.brianfife.com.

da Corneto Opera: Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida,” performed in Italian with English supertitles, with concert orchestra and chorus, 4 p.m. June 22, $35/adults, $30/seniors, $10/degree-seeking students, at St. Hilary Church, California and Bryn Mawr, call (847) 662-2694.

Free Outdoor Concert: 7 p.m. June 22, open to the public, picnickers welcome, concessions available, concludes with fireworks, on front lawn of St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., (rain date June 29), (773) 298- 3311.

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.

Cathedral Choir from Mainz, Germany: part of Summer Music in the South Suburbs Series, 8 p.m. July 23, St. Joseph Parish, 17951 Dixie, Homewood, (708) 798-0622, ext. 28.

■ EXHIBITS

Irish Artists: works from artists in County Kerry, Saturdays- Sundays 1-4 p.m. May 16-June 14, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282- 7035.

Student Artwork: DePaul University will showcase artwork from seven elementary and high schools now-June 30, including St. Benedict elementary and high schools and St. Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts, at the Schmitt Academic Center, 2320 N. Kenmore, (312) 362- 8508.

■ FESTIVALS

Our Lady of Ransom Fun- Fest: carnival rides, live entertainment, food, games, bingo, 6-11 p.m. June 18-19; 6 p.m.-midnight June 20; 2 p.m.-midnight June 21; 1-10 p.m. June 22,8624 W. Normal, Niles, (847) 823-2550.

Fathers Day Classic Car, Motorcycle Show and Blessing: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 15 (Mass 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.), competition and trophies, food; St. Benedict the African Parish, 6547 S. Stewart, for more information, call M. LaFargue, at (773) 821-8928.

St. Anthony Festival: 10 a.m. June 8 procession and 10:30 a.m. Mass, then games, bingo, music, dancing, food, noon-4 p.m., at St. Anthony Parish, 11533 S. Prairie, (773) 468-1200.

St. Hilary Family Fest: kids games 4-6 p.m. June 28; live music, entertainment, food, until 10 p.m., 5601 N. California, (773) 561-3474.

Church of the Holy Spirit: Country Fair, 6-10:30 p.m. June 18-19; 6:30-11:30 p.m. June 20; 4:30-11:30 p.m. June 21 (puppet show 5:15 p.m.); noon outdoor Mass June 22 (puppet show 1:15 p.m.); rides, live entertainment, food, games, 1453 Bode, Schaumburg, (847) 882-7580.

Cabrini Bash: family fun, climbing wall, food, games, dancing, entertainment, dunk tank, more, 1- 6 p.m. July 12, includes free parking, shuttle and $10 in tickets for food and attractions, 9430 Golf, Des Plaines, (847) 297-6530.

St. Helen Festival: carnival rides, games, music and dance performances, and more to Ukrainian Village, for all ages, 5- 10 p.m. Sept 18-19; noon-10 p.m. Sept 20-21, $20-day pass for unlimited rides on 5-10 p.m. Sept. 18, or noon-4 p.m. Sept. 20; $45- mega pass for entire festival, 2300 W. Augusta, (773) 235-3575.

St. Andrew the Apostle SummerFest: 6-11 p.m. June 21; 3-10 p.m. June 22, live entertainment, including Polka band, ethnic foods, games, free live prowrestling 5-7 p.m. June 22, at 768 Lincoln, Calumet City, (708) 862- 4165.

Irish American Heritage Fest: July 11-13, food, entertainment, games, Irish Idol Contest, at 4626 N. Knox, pre-sale tickets before July 10, call (773) 282-7035.

St. Cyprian Church: third annual “CYPALOOZA” block party, noon-6 p.m. June 22, live entertainment, games, international cuisine, 2601 Clinton, River Grove, (708) 453-4800.

■ LECTURES

Fr. Richard T. Simon: “The Crisis in Catholic Education,” noon June 13 luncheon, $30, hosted by Catholic Citizens of Illinois, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP by June 10, to Maureen, at (708) 352-5834.

Richard J. Houk: DePaul Geographical Society moderator, “Asian Adventure: Mongolia, Siberia and China,” 1:30 p.m. June 7, newcomers welcome, at Schmitt Academic Center, 2320 N. Kenmore, (773) 325-7871.

Jerry Hiller and Marilynn Rochon: “Caring for Family vs. Co-Dependency”: 12:10-12:55 p.m. June 11, part of “Stress & Relationships,” at St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

Dennis McNamara: “Architecture & Theology of the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy,” Mass 5 p.m. June 7, talk 6:30 p.m.; part of First Saturday Speaker Series, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, (773) 278-2470.

■ LUNCHEONS

“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 Ministry: for singles, divorced, widowed, 6 p.m. June 13, dinner at Sam’s Restaurant, Central and Wilke roads, Rolling Meadows; 9 p.m. karaoke at nearby bowling alley, call Joe at (847) 922-8007.

The Calix Society: an association of Catholic alcoholics maintaining their sobriety through participation in fellowship of AA, 9 a.m.-noon on fourth Saturdays, at St. John Vianney Church lower level, 46 N. Wolf, Northlake, call Ellen at (847) 583-0274 for info.

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: 6:30 p.m. June 21, Berwyn Centennial Fest, meet at Jewel, 7201 W. 24th St., Riverside, call Marlene, at (708) 450- 8280 for more info and to RSVP.

Chicago Catholic University Club: Lyric Opera opening night gala, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, tickets $75, balcony seats J-R, order early by calling (312) 332-2244; call Mary Firszt at (773) 434-2602 for info.

Southwest Archdiocesan Singles: for Catholic and non- Catholic singles on the South Side of Chicago and Southwest suburbs, call Debbie, at (708) 336-9309 for upcoming events.

■ REUNIONS

Xavier University of Louisiana: seeking Chicago alumni for chapter brunch, 1-3 p.m. June 22, and cruise on the Mystic Blue at Navy Pier, $15, RSVP to Kimberly Henry, at (708) 829-4888.

St. Anthony of Padua Church: seeking class of 1933 for 11:45 a.m. Mass June 29, 1510 S. 49th Ct., Cicero, for more info, call Bernice, at (630) 655-9913.

Mother of Sorrows High School (Blue Island): seeking members of the 1958 and 1959 classes for a Sept. 6 reunion at Doubletree Hotel, Alsip, call (708) 636-4533 for more info.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

St. John Brebeuf Super Flea Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7, 50- cents admission, hosted by SJB’s youth ministry and Boy Scouts, in school parking lot, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles, call Kathy, at (847) 255-3543 for more info.

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

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. 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.

St. Beatrice School: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. June 21, in church parking lot, 4157 Atlantic, Schiller Park, spaces for rent also, (847) 678-0138 or www.stbeatriceschool. com.

St. Anthony Parish: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7 in parking lot; with 7:30 p.m. youth concert, at St. Anthony Parish, 11533 S. Prairie, (773) 468-1200.

Prince of Peace Parish: “one of the largest rummage sales in northwestern Lake County,” 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 12-13; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14, from antiques to vehicles; indoor-outdoor extravaganza, benefits parish school, (847) 356-6111.

■ POTPOURRI

Free Medical/Dental Screenings: for adults and children, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 21, for physicals, and immunizations, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4541 S. Wood; volunteers to help can call Arlene Ervin, at (312) 655-7298.

Vacation Bible School: for kids ages 3-10, any faith tradition, meet 9 a.m.-noon from June 23 through June 27 with Scriptures, games, ativities, at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 3700 S. Union, call Carrie at (773) 847-0306.

Pre-season Prep Bowl Kickoff Classic: Aug. 23-24 weekend, honoring 1968 Mendel Monarch City Championship Team, members of the historic squad are invited to participate, also seeking photos or video to be used as part of the event at Soldier Field and to be shown on Jumbotron scoreboard; call Jim McHugh, at (708) 535-2514 or e-mail Ron Dubin, at [email protected].

Lincoln Chamber Productions Auditions: seeking 50 chorus members, especially alto and bass singers, for performance of Juigi Cherubini’s “Requiem in C Minor,” to perform with chamber orchestra and organ; rehearsals first week of August; performance 5 p.m. Nov. 2 (All Souls Day), at Nativity BVM Church, 6812 S. Washtenaw; for audition call Tim Woods, at (815) 806-0066, or email: [email protected].

The Women’s Center: pro-life outreach for pregnant moms, needs diapers, bassinets, cribs, high chairs, baby swings, bouncers, newborn infant car seats, drop offs are appreciated in Evergreen Park, Des Plaines, Chicago offices, call (773) 794-1313 for locations or for needed pick up.