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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

Congregazione Di Saint Rocco: marking 105th anniversary at 11:30 a.m. Mass Aug. 17; outdoor procession with statue and Sicilian Band of Chicago follows, Benediction concludes ceremonies, St. William Church, 2600 N. Sayre, (773) 622-9261.

■ BENEFITS

St. Rita High School Alumni Golf Outing: 1 p.m. Aug. 1 shotgun start, $125, at Green Gardens Country Club, 9511 Manhattan/ Monee Road, Frankfort, call Bob Gallagher, at (773) 406-8139.

Mt. Carmel High School Alumni: Frank Kiszka Memorial Golf Classic, registration 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 4, free driving range 9-11 a.m., and $140 includes lunch, dinner and 19th hole open bar, at Green Garden Country Club, 9511 W. Monee-Manhattan Road, Frankfort, call Fr. Peter McGarry at (773) 359-0463 to RSVP.

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.

■ CARNIVALS/FESTS

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth: Olympic-style family fun, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 9; classic cars, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., bingo, crafts, ’60s bands 3-10 p.m., on Maryville Academy campus, 1150 N. River, Des Plaines, free parking, for more info, call (847) 298- 6760, Ext. 137.

St. Francis of Assisi/Our Lady of the Angels Church: Picnic Under the Stars, rummage sale and refreshments 9 a.m. Aug. 9; live entertainment, ethnic dancers and bands, games for all ages, home made food, 5-9 p.m., at 942 N. Kostner, call Bob for rummage vendor space, at (773) 235-3132.

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

St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish Pork and Corn Roast: 5K run/walk in the morning, Aug. 2, concert in evening by Trippin’ Billies and Out of Storage, food by local vendors, kids’ games, petting zoo, craft show, roast pork dinner 2-3 p.m., $12 at door if available; $10 in advance, kids under 12 years, free, 22333 W. Erhart, Mundelein, call Tom at (224) 627- 0104 for more info.

Taste of St. Gertrude: 3-10:30 p.m., Aug. 23, homemade ethnic foods, games, gift bazaar of new/gently used items, entertainment, 9613 Schiller, Franklin Park, (847) 455-5810.

St. Hyacinth Basilica Family Festival: Aug. 14-17, as part of solemn feast of St. Hyacinth, at 3636 W. Wolfram, for more information, call (773) 342-3636.

“Festa di Tutti I Santi”: 11 a.m. Aug. 24 Mass with Fr. Richard Fragomeni, procession of saints/ banners around Arrigo Park, food, entertainment, bocce, games, pictorial history of Taylor Street neighborhood, at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, call (312) 421-3757, Ext. 323.

St. Bede Summer Bash: adult social 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 9, entertainment by Week Back and Railroad Gin; bingo, bean bags and more, $8/seniors, $10/adults; $15/at door, call Bob or Joanne at (773) 884-2081; Family Fun Day, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 10, games for adults and kids, contests, music, face painting, magic show, free admission, 8200 S. Kostner.

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

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

Pro-Life Family Night at Kiddieland: Illinois Right to Life rents amusement park from 5-10 p.m. Sept. 5, tickets $20/person includes rides and soft drinks, children under 2 free, discount for group tickets, at First and North avenues, Melrose Park, for tickets or more info, call (312) 422-9300.

St. John Brebeuf Holy Name Men’s Club: golf classic, 9 a.m. Aug. 24, Willow Hill Golf Course, Northbrook, RSVP by Aug. 18 to Rich Gorski at (847) 967-1776.

■ CRAFT SHOWS

St. Matthew Parish: seeking crafters of hand made goods for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 fair, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, (847) 891-1220.

■ DEVOTIONS

Ongoing Novena to St. Anne: 9:30 a.m. Mass and novena; 2 p.m. novena only; 7 p.m. Mass and novena, daily, now through July 26, outdoor procession July 20 after 7 p.m. service and outdoor procession after closing Mass and novena 7 p.m. July 26, at national shrine of St. Anne, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2751 W. 38th Pl., (773) 927-2421.

Novena to St. Clare: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-10, feast day Mass 8:30 a.m. Aug. 11 with Bishop Garcia- Siller, public welcome or send prayer intentions to Poor Clare Monastery, 12210 S. Will Cook Road, Palos Park, IL, 60464; (708) 361-1810.

Quarterly Charismatic Mass/ Healing Service: confessions 7 p.m. July 25; 7:30 p.m. rosary; 8 p.m. Mass, hosted by New Jerusalem Prayer Group at St. Matthew Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, (630) 267-3804.

Charismatic Renewal Mass/ Healing Service: music 7:05 p.m. Aug. 4, Mass 7:15 p.m., hosted by North Suburban Region at Techny Towers, Divine Word International Church, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny, (773) 792-1083.

St. Ann Parish Outdoor Mass: 10:30 a.m. July 27, part of St. Anne feast day celebration, picnic follows, 16801 Dixie Hwy., Hazel Crest, (708) 355-1792.

Monthly Latin High Mass Honoring Divine Infant King: 7 p.m. July 25, featuring music by Chicago composers Kevin Allen, and William Byrd, sung by the Ecclesia Men’s Choir directed by Timothy Woods, Benediction follows, at the Shrine of Christ the King, 6401 S. Woodlawn, free parking, call (773) 363-7409 for more information.

First Friday Charismatic Mass/Healing Service: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, with Fr. Paul Burak, Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10838 S. Oxford, (708) 425-3800.

Monthly Perpetual Novena to St. Rita: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7, sacrament of reconciliation available; 7 p.m. Mass and devotions, and each first Thursday, at St. Rita High School Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western, (773) 925-6600.

Charismatic Mass/Healing Service: 7:30 p.m. Mass Aug. 4, at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, 1131 Douglas, Flossmoor, for more info, call Wally at (708) 946- 1965.

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) 425-3800.

Novena to St. Rita: Aug. 7 and first Thursdays monthly, 6:15 p.m. reconciliation available, 7 p.m. Mass and prayers, at St. Rita High School Chapel, 7740 S. Western, (773) 925-6605.

■ DINNER/DANCES

St. Albert the Great Parish: Steak and Chicken Dinners, 4-7 p.m. July 26 and Aug. 2, chicken/$ 8; steak/$11, hosted by Ladies Guild and Holy Name Society, 5555 W. State Road, Burbank, call (708) 423-0321.

Square Dance: 7 p.m. Aug. 9, $8, bring a dish to share, hosted by Pathways and New Beginnings singles groups, at St. Marcelline Church lower level, 820 S. Springinsguth, Schaumburg, call Nancy at (630) 289-1542 for more info.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

Movie “Bella”: heartwarming, award-winning film of 2007, 8 p.m. July or 11 a.m. July 19, $5/person at door or ordered in advance includes free popcorn, sponsored by North Side Respect Life Community, at Queen of Angels Parish Center, 4412 N. Western, for tickets, call Patti, at (773) 275-8044.

Summer Jam: 6 p.m.-midnight Aug. 16, musical headliners The Play Doctors at 8 p.m., food, beer garden, must be 21 or over, on Our Lady of Loretto Parish grounds, 8800 S. Kostner, Hometown, (708) 424-7471.

■ GAMES PARTIES

St. Ladislaus Parish: Weekly Bingo returning Aug. 7, doors open 5 p.m., games at 7 p.m., computer and paper bingo options, 3343 N. Long, free parking, (773) 725-2300.

■ LECTURES

Fr. Dominic Grassi: “Bumping into God: Finding God in Unexpected Places,” 7:30 p.m. July 30, part of free speaker series, at St. Francis Borgia Parish, 8033 W. Addison, (773) 625-1118.

Marytown: St. Maximilian Kolbe feast day Mass noon Aug. 14; a celebration, conference, Mass and Benediction, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 16, with Kolbe Award recipient and speaker, Claude Foster, author of “Mary’s Knight,” $50, includes light breakfast, three talks, lunch and celebration, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, call (847) 367- 7800 to register.

Catholic Citizens Forum: Sheila Liaugminus of Relevant Radio, “Media Bias-Spinning the News,” noon Aug. 8 luncheon $30, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, call Maureen at (708) 352-5834 by Aug. 5.

“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.

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

■ MEETINGS

Pathways Singles: “Brunch by the Lake,” 11 a.m. Aug. 3, bring dish to pass, at Bode Lake in Poplar Creek Forest Preserve, call Dennis at (847) 409-7780.

New Beginnings Singles: oldtime rail trip to East Troy, Wis., and largest farmer’s market, meet at St. Hubert Church parking lot, 705 Grand Canyon St. call Dan at (847) 965-8072.

Southwest Archdiocesan Singles: must be 21 years of age and eligible to marry in Catholic Church, call Debbie at (773) 779- 3230 for events information.

Courage-Chicago: Weekly prayer/discussion support for Catholic lay men and women struggling with same-sex attractions, and Encourage, a support group designed for family members or friends, call Fr. Charles Becker, at (815) 385-1575 or [email protected] for more information.

REUNIONS St. John The Baptist Grade School (50th & Peoria St.): second annual picnic and all class reunion 10 a.m.-sundown, Aug. 23, bring your own food/drinks, at Turtle Head Lake Grove 1 (Tinley Park), for more info, call Pat (Tompkins) Schultz at (708) 671- 9383.

Mendel High School: honoring 1968’s Monarch City Champions, at pre-season prep bowl kick-off classic, Aug. 23-24, members of historic squad will participate, also seeking photos for Jumbotron at Soldier Field, call Jim McHugh at (708) 535-2514 for more info.

St. Paul of the Cross: class of 1973 school reunion 7 p.m. Aug. 9, as well as St. Paul students and staff who were there 1965- 1973, at the Parish Life Center, 320 S. Washington, in Park Ridge, for more info, call Luke Atwood at (847)-368-0561.

Sacred Heart Grade School (70th and May St.): seeking members of class of 1958 for Sept. 27 reunion, call Matt Fiske, at (630) 665-8572.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 27, at west parking lot garages, 690 W. Belmont, (773) 525-0453.

Holy Ghost Parish Yard Sale: inside/outside, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 2, rain or shine, household items, clothing, games, sporting goods, 700 E. 170th St., South Holland, (708) 333-7011.

St. Bede Church: 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 2, Rte. 59 and Wilson Road, Ingleside, (847) 587-2251.

St. Timothy Parish: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26, in church parking lot, 6326 N. Washtenaw, (773) 262-6600.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

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

Transfiguration Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m.-noon July 28-Aug. 1, 348 W. Mill, Wauconda, call (847) 526-6400, Ext. 238.

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.

“Spirituality and the Gospels”: series 10:30 a.m.- noon Wednesdays, July 30-Aug. 13, $8/per session, bring a lunch, dessert/beverage provided, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, call (630) 837-7486.

Monthly Witness and Prayer Vigil for Life: 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 2, at Planned Parenthood Express, 14470 LaGrange Road, Orland Park; and noon-2 p.m. Aug. 9, in front of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, both events sponsored by Illinois Right to Life, call Bill at (312) 422-9300 for info.

■ POTPOURRI

Marillac House Social Center: seeking one-on-one tutors for children’s homework K-6 grade, also reading, math, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays during academic year, at 212 S. Francisco, call Sr. Maureen McGrath, director of volunteers, at (773) 722-7440 for more info.

Marillac House Social Center: seeking computer volunteers to help senior citizens fill out online forms when applying for utility assistance from city/state, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, for one or two days, 212 S. Francisco, call Sr. Maureen Mc- Grath, at (773) 722-7440.

St. Joseph Hospital Clothes Closet Shop: 8 a.m.-noon July 25, lower level of Manor Building St. Joseph Hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore, trendy gently used adults, infants, children clothes, books, house wares, for freewill offering; donations of gently used items accepted any time in Volunteer Services department, (773) 665- 6379.

Hypnosis: certified hypnotist, for relief of different stressors, sessions one hour, $60; seniors/students discount, by appointment, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, call (630) 837- 7486.

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 [email protected].