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■ ANNIVERSARIES

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 by June 23.

■ BENEFITS

Catholic Charities Golf Invitational: July 23, breakfast, lunch, dinner, silent/live auctions, 18 holes of golf; in Lemont, at Cog Hill and Ruffled Feathers clubs; chance to “Beat the Cub,” former pitcher Fergie Jenkins; and chance to “Beat the Nun,” Sr. Mary Ann Dosen, OSF in a driving competition; proceeds aid family services programs, call Melissa at (312) 948-6797 for more information or to register.

De La Salle Institute Endowment Golf Classic: walkups welcome, June 25, at Gleneagles Country Club, 13070 McCarthy, Lemont; $150 includes 18 holes of golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner and open bar, may call Lisa at (312) 842-7355, Ext. 146, or go to [email protected].

“Choices for Life” Banquet: June 26, hosted by Woman’s Choice Services, with keynoter Mike Singletary, former Chicago Bear, and Eduardo Verastegui, actor/producer of film, “Bella,” tickets $85/person; $125/person for VIP pass with Mike, at Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, 3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook, RSVP to Mary Pat at 630-261-9564.

Resurrection High School “Tribute to Our Friend Tony Mazzulla”: in memory of social studies teacher who passed away last month; evening of food, music, auction items, pre-sale tickets $20/adults, $5/ages 5-10, $25/at door for adults, at the high school, 7500 W. Talcott, benefits Mazzulla Scholarship Fund, (773) 775-6616, Ext. 142.

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

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.

■ CARNIVALS/FESTS

Our Lady of Ransom Family Fun-Fest: June 22, outdoor Mass, rides, entertainment, games, crafts, food on parish grounds, Greenwood and Normal avenues, Niles, call (847) 823-2550 for hours.

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.

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

St. Hilary Family Fest: kids games 4-6 p.m. June 28; live music, entertainment, food, until 11 p.m., 5601 N. California, (773) 561-3474.

St. Helen Festival: rides, games, food, music, dance performances, and more, 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. Rosalie Family Carnival: 6- 10:30 p.m. July 17 and 20; 6- 11:30 p.m. July 18; 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m. July 19; rides, games, food, bingo inside, live entertainment, including “Take Five” polka band July 17, dancing, at 4401 N. Oak park Ave., Hawood Heights, (708) 867-8810.

St. Barbara Picnicfest: 6-10 p.m. July 19, live band, miniature golf, food; noon Mass July 20, accompanied by Marimba Band; 1-8:30 p.m. other live entertainment; Kids World from 2-6 p.m. with petting zoo, games, crafts, food, 2859 S. Throop, (312) 842- 7979.

Old St. Pat’s World’s Largest Block Party: 5:30-10:30 p.m. July 18-19, headliner bands, tickets on sale June 14, $35/advance, $40/at gate, includes five beverages, Madison and Des Plaines, www.worldslargestblockparty.com.

Irish Fest: July 11-13, music, poetry, one-act plays, singers, from Gaelic Storm to The Makem and Spain Brothers; one-page play competition finalists; panel of Irish women writers, Irish language lessons, book sale, author readings, art exhibits, film shorts, Irish Idol contest, food, games, tickets $7/seniors; $8/general public before July 10; $12 after; children 12 and under/free, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

St. Albert the Great Summerfest: Aug. 21-24, rides, games, entertainment, silent auction, food, megapass now on sale at rectory, 8000 S. Central, Burbank, (708) 423-0321.

■ CRAFT SHOWS

Art in the Park Fair: Sept. 20- 21, space available for artists, crafters and vendors, hosted by Tonti Council Knights of Columbus, at Portage Park, Irving Park, Central, Berteau and Long avenues; rental discount before Aug. 1, call (773) 405-8983 for application and more info.

■ DEVOTIONS

Mass and Healing Service: offered by Father Alex Ojacor, author, spiritual director of Charismatic Renewal for Uganda, 7:15 p.m. June 24, at St. Domitilla Church, 4940 Washington, Hillside; 7:15 p.m. June 26, St. Francis Borgia Chapel, 7710 W. Addison; 7:15 p.m. June 29-30, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode, Schaumburg; and 7:30 p.m. July 7, Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10811 Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge, call Norine Ferrara, at (815) 757-2051 for more information.

Pro-Life Holy Hour: adoration 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Thursdays before First Fridays, with Benediction, at St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, (708) 422-2400.

St. William Parish: annual motorcycle blessing following 9:30 a.m. Mass June 22, 2558 N. Sayre, for more info, contact Dan Krupa (773) 804-0049.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. first Fridays, ending with pro-life holy hour 3-4 p.m., at St. Pancratius Church, 4025 S. Sacramento, (773) 523-2400.

Mass for Beatification of Mother Maria Kaupas: foundress of the Sisters of St. Casimir, 9:30 a.m. July 5, and each first Saturday, at sisters’ motherhouse chapel, 2601 W. Marquette, (773) 776-1324.

Special Polish Liturgy: 12:30 p.m. June 29, celebrant Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, will bless two gold crowns for icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa, following Mass; banquet at 4:30 p.m. in honor of Bishop Abramowicz Seminary, (312) 666-3675.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on first Fridays, with rosary and Benediction at 7 p.m. and Mass at 7:30 p.m., Transfiguration Church, 310 W. Mill, Wauconda, (847) 526-2400.

Eucharistic Adoration: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Benediction, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, St. Vincent Ferrer west sacristy chapel, 1530 Jackson, River Forest, use church southwest entrance (708) 366-7090.

Novena Devotions to Our Lady of Siluva: Mass 7 p.m. every second Friday of the month, and prayers to “the Lourdes of Lithuania,” at Nativity BVM Church, 6812 S. Washtenaw, (773) 776-4600.

Eucharistic Adoration: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. July 2, with devotions to St. Peregrine 7-8 p.m., St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-1370.

Tridentine Latin Mass: 11:30 a.m. on third Thursdays each month, at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood, (847) 433- 1494.

■ DINNERS

St. Anne Fish Fry: 4:30-7:30 p.m. July 11 and on the second Friday each month, $8/adult; $4, kids age 8 and under (or peanut butter/jelly sandwich, fries and dessert $2 for kids), in Sweeney Hall, 16801 Dixie, Hazel Crest, (708) 335-1792.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

“Pops” Program of American Music Celebrating Independence Day: 3:30 p.m. July 4, Palos Symphony, conducted by Fr. Stanley Rudcki, free will offering, at St. Alexander Parish Center, 126th Street and 70th Avenue, Palos Heights, (708) 448-4861.

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.

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

■ EXHIBITS

Student Artwork: DePaul University will showcase artwork from seven elementary and highschools 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.

■ LECTURES

“Stress & Relationships”: with Jerry Hiller and Marilynn Rochon, 12:10-12:55 p.m. July 9, “Dealing with Hopelessness,” and July 16, “Resistance to Change;” CDs of past programs available for purchase by calling Marilynn, at (312) 902-3553.

Patricia Bainbridge: Respect Life director, Rockford diocese, “My Journey to Catholicism,” noon July 11 luncheon, $30, hosted by Catholic Citizens of Illinois, at the Union League Club, 65 w. Jackson, RSVP to Maureen at (708) 352-5834 by July 9.

John Morales: Mass at 5 p.m. July 5, rosary and at 6:30 p.m., co-founder of Sports Faith International, will share his story with clips of “Champions of Faith;” part of First Saturday Speaker Series, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1300 N. Noble, (773) 278-2470.

Daughter of St. Paul Sr. Anne Flanagan: available during Year of St. Paul to give talks on “Life and legends of St. Paul,” St. Paul and the Bible,” and/or “Big ideas we owe to St. Paul,” contact her at [email protected], or at (312) 346-4228.

■ MEETINGS

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

“First” Saturday Catholic Women’s Book Club: will meet noon-2 p.m. July 12 (due to holiday), discussion on Dorothy Day’s “Loneliness,” at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, RSVP to (312) 346-4228.

New Beginnings Ministry: for singles, Catholic and others, separated, divorced, 6 p.m. June 28, dinner at Chiggy’s, 1921 W. Irving Park, in Hanover Park; then to Streamwood Bowl, 1232 E. Irving Park, RSVP to Joe at (847) 922- 8007.

Pathways Singles: for general information, contact Glenn, at (847) 934-0131 or go to www.holyfamilyparish.org.

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: for singles, call hotline at (708) 450-8280 for events information.

Southwest Archdiocesan Singles: must be eligible to marry in the Catholic Church, call Debbie Henry at (773) 779-3230, evening, for information on events.

■ PILGRIMAGES

Poland and Prague: Sept. 4- 14, including Infant of Prague shrine in Czech Republic, with emphasis on the shrine-favorites of Pope John Paul II, St. Faustina, in Poland, also Auschwitz Concentration Camp, other sites, led by Fr. Bob Colaresi, OCarm, from the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, call (630) 969-4141.

Holy Land: life-changing tours led by Fr. Bill Burton, OFM, Biblicist, preacher and teacher, Nov. 30-Dec. 10, call (773) 777-4900 for more details; or from Feb. 15- 24, call Viking Travel, (630) 321- 1664.

Passion Play 2010: world-famous presentation in Oberammergau, Germany, every 10 years since 1634, June 17-26, 2010, and visiting other European cities with Fr. Jim Presta, call Sally Walsh, at (773) 973-9705 for more information.

Holy Land, Jordan and Egypt: led by Biblicist, preacher and teacher Fr. Bill Burton, OFM, Oct. 14-24, call (630) 321-1664 for more info; or Holy Land and Jordan, Nov. 5-16 with Fr. Burton, call (847) 432-2400 for more info.

Siena-Florence; Sorrento- Naples and Rome: Nov. 10-21, led by Paulist Fr. Frank DeSiano and his twin, Sr. Ann Barbara De- Siano; e-mail him at desianocsp@ aol.com.

■ RETREATS

One to Three-Week Retreat: "Come and Paint," Aug. 10-15; "Transitions and Transformation," Aug. 17-22; and/or "Personal Conversion, Cultural Transformation," Aug. 24-29; free time for Chicago sight-seeing, other outings, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, call (708) 482-5088 for more information.

Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius: women’s silent retreat July 14-17, at Marytown, 1600 West Park, Libertyville, call Joan at (847) 966-1369.

Evening of Recollection: 6:15- 9:15 p.m. July 25, Mass, confession, Benediction and two talks by Miles Christi priests, at St. Mary Franciscan Monastery, 14246 Main, Lemont, call Jim at (630) 257-7736.

Day of Recollection: 12:45-5 p.m. July 26, 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.

“Healing Power of Song”: experiential retreat for women, July 19-20, discount before July 5, at Warrenville Cenacle, call (630) 393-1231.

“Little Things that Fill the Whole World: Gospel Metaphors of Spiritual Awakening”: silent retreat led by James Finley, based on his latest book, July 25- 27, at Warrenville Cenacle, 29 W. 012 Batavia Road, RSVP to (630) 393-1231.

“Mawusi” Retreat: means “In the hand of God” in the language from Ghana and Togo, theme is African-American spirituality in Scripture, July 25-27, at Techny Towers Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny, RSVP to Mary Norfleet-Johnson in the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry, at (312) 243-3700.

■ REUNIONS

St. Catherine of Alexandria: all-school reunion, 1961-2001, on Sept. 13, part of parish’s 50th anniversary year; $35/person; $50/couple, includes music, adult beverages, pop and food, call (708) 425-2850 for more information.

St. Francis of Assisi Grade School: (Kostner/Augusta streets) seeking class of 1969 for possible fall 2008 reunion, contact V. Wendel, at vswendel@hot mail.com.

St. Anthony Alumni (Roseland): dinner-dance, Oct. 11, for class of 1968, at Villa di Bruno, Lynnwood, call Dara Nuzzo, at (219) 864-1794 for more info.

St. George School: seeking all alumni for parish 75th anniversary in 2009, call (708) 532-2626 to be on mailing list, or visit www.stge orgeschool.org.

St. Turibius Grade School: seeking class of 1959 for proposed spring 2009 reunion, contact Tom Tyschper, at ttyschper@ cox.net to be on mailing list.

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

■ RUMMAGE SALES

St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 28, from furniture to toys, 1280 Prospect, Des Plaines, (847) 824- 2026.

St. Peter Parish School: 48th annual rummage sale, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. June 26; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. June 27; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 28; 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. June 29, 900 St. Peter St., Antioch, (847) 395-0274.

St. Benedict the African (East) Parish: doors open 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. July 19-21, “great bargains on furniture,” other household items, 6550 S. Harvard, (773) 873-4464.

St. Mary of Vernon: huge 30th anniversary rummage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12, in church parking lot, 236 Rte. 45, Indian Creek/Vernon Hills, call (847) 362-1005 for more info.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Reflection with Cardinal George: prayer service and comments on visit with Pope Benedict XVI during recent visit, 7 p.m. June 26, at St. Christoper Church, 14641 S. Keeler, Midlothian; and 7 p.m. June 30, at St. Thecla Parish Hall, 6725 W. Devon.

Mariapolis ’08: a “course” in the spirituality of unity of the Focolare Movement for the whole family, with games, outdoor activities, presentations; separate programs for ages 3-17 years and for young adults; priests bring your own alb and stole for concelebrated daily Mass; ecumenical evening prayers; after supper July 11 until after lunch July 15, at Valpariaiso University, Indiana; call (773) 285-2746 for more information and registration.

“Spirituality and the Gospels”: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, July 23-Aug. 13, focusing on Gospels and group’s wisdom during discussion, $8/session, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, RSVP to (630) 837-7486.

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

Discernment Weekend: prayer, sharing, presentations, silence, for women ages 18-30, discerning a religious vocation, noon Aug. 1-noon Aug. 4, at the Daughters of St. Paul, 172 N. Michigan, contact Sr. Margaret Michael, at (617) 435-1879, or srmichaelf [email protected].

Secular Franciscans: for married or single laity, clergy, bishops, priests or deacons, meet at 1:15 p.m. on third Sundays, for spiritual nourishment through prayer, formation, fellowship, at St. Juliana Convent, 7200 N. Osceola, call Florence at (847) 966-7612 or Dale at (773) 774-7779.

Monthly Witness for Life: noon-2 p.m. July 12, and on second Saturdays monthly, in front of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, for more info, call Bill at (312) 422-9300.

“Theology of the Body” Study Group: classes will resume from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sept. 10, and second Wednesday monthly, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, (312) 346-4228.

Walking a Labyrinth: 10 a.m.- noon July 16 or July 19, ancient meditative tool, group limited to 12, free will offering, at satellite of The Center, in Wayne, Ill., call (630) 837-7486 to register and for more info.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends: Sept. 19-21 or Nov. 14-16, for more information, location and reservations, call Kris and Jim, at (800) 442- 3554.

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference: July 25-26, in Diocese of Peoria, Mass, internationally known speakers, holy hour, candlelight procession, call Sharon at (309) 359-4029 or visit www.CalledToBeHoly.org.

■ POTPOURRI

Evening of Networking, Mingling and Dancing: 8 p.m.-midnight July 12, for young professionals, at least 21 years of age; food, music, discount cash bar, $25/person; $30/at door, “Spirit to Spirits” is hosted by the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, at 1224 W. Lexington, call Joe LaPorta, at (312) 860-2068 for more info.

“Singing for Your Soul”: share, sing, talk about songs, 7 p.m. June 24, $10, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, register by calling (630) 837-7486.

Irish Dance Lessons: accepting new enrollment for fall programs, taught by Trinity Academy of Irish Dance, at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 3700 S. Union, call (773) 774-5961 or visit www.trini tyirishdancers.com.

Need Volunteers: for Catholic Charities Health Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 23, at St. Frances of Rome Parish, 1401 S. Austin, Cicero, call Arlene, at (312) 655- 7208 for more info.

Lincoln Chamber Productions Auditions: seeking chorus members, especially base voices, for performance of Luigi 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; to schedule audition, call Tim Woods at (815) 806-0066, or e-mail jt [email protected].

Multi-Media Clinic Witness Training Seminar: 7-9 p.m. June 30, led by Jeff Eschbach, in how to reach out to abortion-bound moms and save babies at Planned Parenthood, at St. George Church, Rural St. at Sheridan, Aurora; $5 fee (thanks to a generous donor), includes refreshments and materials; for more information or to register, call (630) 896-1200.

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