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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

Maryville Academy: celebrating 125th anniversary at 4:30 p.m. July 26 Mass with Cardinal George, light refreshments follow, at Maryville, 1150 N. River, Des Plaines, RSVP by July 15 to Ellen, at (847) 294-1982.

■ BENEFITS

Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart: “Wind Beneath Our Wings,” 4-9 p.m. Sept. 28, dinner, auction, raffle, $80/person, at Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park, call (815) 464-3864.

Maryville/Illinois PGA Gleason Cup ProAm: registration 9 a.m. July 21; lunch 11 a.m., tee-time noon, cocktails 5:30 p.m., $675/player, at Hawthorn Woods Country Club, (847) 294-1982.

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 programs, call Melissa at (312) 948-6797 to register.

St. Rita High School Alumni Golf Outing: 1 p.m. shotgun Aug. 1, Green Gardens Country Club, 9511 Manhattan/Monee roads, Frankfort, call Bob Gallagher, at (773) 406-8139.

Maryville Academy: charity volleyball tournament, “Spike for Kids,” Aug. 2-3, grass courts, rain or shine, all-skill levels, at Maryville City of Youth, 1150 N. River, Des Plaines; after-the-tournament party each night at 7 p.m. at Beacon Tap, 1374 Lee, Des Plaines, singing, food, dancing, call (847) 294-2864 for more info, or at www.spikeforkids.com; entry deadline Aug. 1.

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. Ferdinand Parish: Wally Moore Memorial Open golf outing, Aug. 3, $85/golf and dinner, includes cart; $25/dinner only, at Chapel Hill Country Club, McHenry, RSVP to Jim at (773) 631-3870.

“Time for Tim’s Children”: Tim Kaufman Family, of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Oak Lawn, 25 year Cook County Sheriff’s police officer and father of five, diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, benefit 2-7 p.m. Sept. 14, refreshments, silent auction, $25/person, at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park, call Cindy at (773) 386-8982 for more info or tickets.

■ CARNIVALS/FESTIVALS

St. Symphorosa Family Fest: 6-11 p.m. July 10; 6 p.m.-midnight July 12; 1-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-midnight July 12; 1-10 p.m. July 13, all-you-can ride discounts; live music each night, games, food vendors, bingo, 6100-6300 S. Austin, (773) 767-1523.

St. Richard Parish Carnival: July 31-Aug. 3, rides, refreshments, entertainment, bingo, 5030 S. Kostner, (773) 585-1221.

Fisherfest: Sept. 12-14, rides, food, games, bingo, entertainment, St. John Fisher campus, 10235 S. Washtenaw, (773) 445- 6565.

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

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.

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. 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.

St. Hyacinth Summer Family Festival: Aug. 14-17, food, games, entertainment, 3635 W. George, (773) 342-7676 for more information.

St. Michael SummerFest: Aug. 21-24, rides, games, refreshments, bocce ball, bags tournament, silent auction, karaoke, and live entertainment each night, 14327 S. Highland, Orland Park, (708) 349-0903.

St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Summerfest: carnival rides, games, entertainment, food vendors, Aug. 21-24, 3010 S. 48th Court, Cicero, call (708) 652-0948 for hours.

Irish Fest: July 11-13, poetry, singers, from Gaelic Storm to The Makem Brothers; one-page play competition finalists; panel of Irish women writers from Dublin, Irish language lessons, book sale, 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.

Misericordia Family Fest: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7, refreshments, games, entertainment, 6300 N. Ridge, tickets $7/adults, $4/children or seniors, discounted tickets through Aug. 15; free parking and a trolley to the fairgrounds, call Sharon at (773) 273-2766 or [email protected] for more info.

■ 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 Honoring Our Lady of Knock: 11:30 a.m. Aug. 17, at Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10811 S. Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge, refreshments and Irish step dancing follow, (708)

Latin Mass: at 7:30 a.m. on first Saturdays monthly, at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 768 Lincoln, in Calumet City, (708) 862-4165.

Tridentine Latin Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sundays, at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church, 1039 W. 32nd St., (7730 927-6646.

■ DINNER-DANCES

“Spirit to Spirits”: evening of networking, mingling and dancing, Mass 7 p.m. July 12, at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington with Fr. Richard Fragomeni; party follows at BeviAmo Wine Bar, 1358 W. Taylor, must be 21 to drink alcohol, attend one or both events, $25/person in advance, $30/at door, in partnership with Italian- American Clubs, call the shrine at (312) 421-3757 for more info.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

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.

Christian Rock Concert: features “Seventh Day Slumber,” 7 p.m. July 14, under the big top tent, rain or shine, $10/person, part of St. Christopher Fiesta, July 16-19, at 4130 W. 147th St., Midlothian, (7808) 388-8190.

“Relaxing Jazz for the Summer Madness”: 2-6 p.m. July 20, cool sounds, live jazz, great food, $15, at St. Elizabeth Parish Hall, 50 E. 41st St., (773) 268-1518.

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

“Picnic”: play by William Inge, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1-2; 8-9; 2 p.m. Aug. 3 and 10, $10/adults; $8/students, at St. Patrick High School, 5900 W. Belmont, (773) 286-8470.

■ EXHIBITS

Fra Angelico Art Foundation: sale of winning art works from spiritual art competition, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 30 East Ave., Riverside, (708) 447-9695.

Art Birdhouses: decorative and garden birdhouses modeled on Irish cottages and castles, now through July 27, free (except during Irish Fest July 11-13 when fee is $7-$12), gallery hours 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and weekdays by appointment; free opening reception 1-4 p.m. July 6, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

■ GAMES-PARTIES

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

Nativity of Our Lord Parish: doors open Wednesdays and Fridays 4:30 p.m., bingo at 6:45 p.m., 653 W. 37th St., (773) 927- 6263.

■ LECTURES

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.

Elie Wiesel: Holocaust survivor, journalist, founder of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, at St. Xavier University, part of its Voices & Visions Speaker Series, tickets $15 by calling (866) 468-3401; limited number of $200 V.I.P. tickets also available that include priority seating and an exclusive post-lecture wine/cheese reception with Wiesel, 3700 W. 103rd St.

“The Bible and the Liturgy: Written Text Becomes Spoken Word”: keynoter Scott Hahn, with Fr. Robert Barron, Fr. Douglas Martin, Jeff Cavins, Denis McNamara and others, Sept. 19- 20, at Mundelein Seminary, call (847) 837-4542 for more info.

■ MEETINGS

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: for singles 21 and over, 6 p.m. July 12, WestchesterFest, food and entertainment, on grounds of St. Joseph High School, 10900 W. Cermak, call Jon at (708) 947-2198 between 7- 10 p.m.; picnic 12:30-5 p.m. July 20 at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, Hinsdale, call John at (708) 485-4036 for more info.

St. Fabian Phoenix Group: for divorced or separated, speaker Judge Dan Welter, “Alcoholism, Concept, Intervention, Resources,” doors open 7 p.m. July 24, at Social Center, 7450 W. 83rd St., Bridgeview, (708) 499-5377.

(Catholic) Guild for the Blind: new weekly support group for adults with vision loss, begins late summer or early fall for 10 weeks, free, call Lauri at (312) 236-8569.

Pathways Singles: play tennis Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m., July 10- Aug. 7, at Harper College, Palatine, RSVP to cathigriffith @yahoo.com for matches you will attend.

Ministry of New Beginnings: a 32-year-old Catholic oriented, non-denominational social group for separated, divorced, widowed and single persons; meetings 7:30 p.m. every Monday (except holidays) in Hughes Center in front of St. Matthew Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, in Schaumburg, (847) 891-1220.

Pathways Singles: 7 p.m. July 20, Concert in the Park, with band “Soul Cookin',” at North School Park, Eastman and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, bring blanket or lawn chair, in case of rain concert cancelled, RSVP to Alice (847) 253-8419.

■ 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.

Guadalupe in 2009: Feb. 26- March 3, guided by Bishop Joseph Madera on this Queen of the Americas Guild tour, will include Mass at the main altar of the basilica in Mexico City by the bishop, and many other sites, call Rebecca Nichols, at (630) 584- 1822.

■ RETREATS

“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.

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.

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.

■ 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.

St. Viator Grade School: seeking alumni news, awards, recognition, for school Web site section, “Spotlight on our Alumni,” e-mail to: [email protected].

St. Bartholomew School: seeking class of 1973 for 5 p.m. Mass Sept. 27, tour of buildings and reunion party in Krueger Hall, 4949 W. Patterson, contact Ann Fak Rappelt at Annierap@comcast. net.

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.

Immaculate Conception School (W. Talcott): seeking to establish database of alumni for school’s 100th anniversary celebration; all-class reunion Oct. 4, send name, including maiden name, address, phone, e-mail, year of graduation, with favorite school memory to Icalumni@icparish. net or call rectory at (773) 775-3833.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

St. Nicholas Parish: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 19, two rooms filled with furniture, electronics, clothing and more, 806 Ridge, Evanston, call Sr. Christina at (847) 864-1185, Ext. 24 for more info.

St. Mary of Vernon Parish: 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.

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.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH “Why Have a Year of St. Paul?”: speaker Fr. Joseph Mulcrone, director of deaf ministry (sign interpretation will be provided), at 7:30 p.m. July 16, part of Summer Speaker Series, at St. Francis Borgia Parish, 8025 W. Addison, (773) 625-1705.

St. Florian Vacation Bible School: “Rainforest Adventure,” 9 a.m.-noon July 28-Aug. 1, 13145 S. Houston, call (773) 646-4877 to register or for more info.

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 srmichaelfsp@ aol.com.

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.

Spiritual Direction: developing insights and strengths in the area of spiritual development with the assistance of another, by appointment at the Sisters of St. Casimir Motherhouse, 2601 W. Marquette, call Sr. Margaret McTaggart at (773) 776-1324 for more info.

■ POTPOURRI

St. Mary of Czestochowa School: enrichment classes in chess, cooking, intramural sorts and more, summer registration packets weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the rectory, 3010 S. 48th Court, Cicero, (708) 652-0948.

De La Salle Summer Camps: various dates in July for grade school boys football, kicking, baseball or boxing; girls volleyball; boys and girls golf or basketball shooting, 3455 S. Wabash, contact Chuck Kuhn at (312) 842- 7355, Ext. 150, or kuhnc@ dls.org.