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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

St. Mary of Vernon Parish: marking 30th anniversary at 11:15 a.m. Mass Aug. 17 with Bishop George Rassas; parish picnic follows immediately on grounds, with 5k walk/run, 236 U.S. Highway 45, Indian Creek, (847) 362-6375.

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

St. James at Sag Bridge Church: part of its 175th anniversary will be an 11:30 a.m. Mass Sept. 7, accompanied by the Ecclesia Men's Choir; a 30-minute concert of great liturgical music from East and West traditions will follow; refreshments and an open house of parish buildings will take place, with guided tours of its historic cemetery, 10600 S. Archer, Lemont, (630) 257-7000.

■ BENEFITS

Marist High School Golf Tournament: 19th annual Dick Foy Open, alumni, parents, friends Aug. 15; shotgun start 1 p.m., 18-holes, $150; young alumni, from class of 1998 on, register 1:30 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. start, nine holes, $65, The Links at Carillon Golf Course, in Plainfield, call (773) 881-5365.

Friends of the Felician Sisters: dinner-dance, silent/live auctions, 1-6 p.m. Sept. 21, $50/person, at White Eagle Restaurant, 6845 N. Milwaukee, Niles, RSVP to (708) 534-0621.

Gaelic Park: the Carraig golf outing 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park, $100 also includes banquet-style dinner,

Irish American Heritage Center Golf Open: 1 p.m. Sept. 13, $100 includes golf/dinner, at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago, call IAHC at (773) 282- 7035.

■ CARNIVALS/FESTS

St. Zachary Augustfest: 1 p.m.- midnight Aug. 2; 1-10 p.m. Aug. 3, rides, classic cars, food, bingo, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, (847) 437-4022.

St. Kevin Fest: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 2, 10509 S. Torrence, (773) 721-2563.

St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish: Summerfest, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 21-22; noon-11 p.m. Aug. 23; noon-9 p.m. Aug. 24, Mexican and Polish cuisine, live music, rides, bingo, 3200 S. Cicero, in Cicero, (708) 652-0948.

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.

“Rayvinia”: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, live music under the stars, bring lawn chairs, blanket and picnic basket, St. Raymond DePenafort Parish, 301 S. I-Oka, Mount Prospect, (847) 253-8600.

St. Gerald Carnival: food, rides with mega pass, bingo, games, live music nightly, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8; noon-4:30 p.m. with outdoor Mass 5 p.m Aug. 9; carnival reopens 6-11 p.m.; 1-11 p.m. Aug. 10, 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn, (708) 422-0234.

St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish: Augustfest, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 8; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 9-10, rides, arts/crafts, Mexican food, live music, 2651 S. Central Park, (773) 522-0142.

“Taste of Resurrection”: 4-9 pm. Aug. 9, ethnic food, beer garden, kids games, Resurrection Church, 3043 N. Francisco, (773) 478-9705.

St. Francis de Sales Festival: food, music, games, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 17, 10201 S. Ewing, (773) 734-1383.

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

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

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, procession of saints and banners around Arrigo Park, food, entertainment, bocce, games, Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, call (312) 421- 3757, Ext. 323.

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. Bede Summer Bash: adult social, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 9, live bands, games, $8/seniors, $10/adults; $15/at door, call Bob at (773) 884-2081; Family Fun Day, 1-7 p.m. Aug. 10, games, contests, music, face painting, magic, free admission, 8300 S. Kostner, (773) 582-9100.

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

Notre Dame de Chicago Fest: 2-10 p.m. Aug. 16 ethnic food, snow cones, games, “Dunk the Priest,” and a DJ playing English and Spanish music, at 1334 W. Flournoy, for more info, call Megan at (312) 243-7400.

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

■ CRAFT SHOWS

Knights of Columbus Flea Market: seeking vendors for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 16 craft fair, free face-painting for kids, at St. Louis DeMontfort Church parking lot, 8808 S. Ridgeland, Oak Lawn, call Ray at (708) 599-3468.

St. Eugene Parish: seeking crafters for rummage/craft sale, Oct. 11, at Foster and Canfield avenues, call (708) 583-9359 to rent table.

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.

St. Alexander School: seeking crafters for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18 fall festival craft show, 126th St. and 71st Ave., Palos Heights, contact Katie at (708) 923-1424.

■ DEVOTIONS

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 is welcome or send prayer intentions to Poor Clare Monastery, 12210 S. Will Cook Road, Palos Park, IL, 60464; (708) 361-1810.

First Friday Adoration: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ending with holy hour at 7 p.m., St. Thomas More church, 2825 W. 81st St., (773) 436-4444.

Novena to Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2-8, devotions, Mass, and potluck; Aug. 9 outdoor procession 4:30 p.m., Mass 7 p.m. and Serenata at 11 p.m., at St. Francis de Sales Church, 10201 S. Ewing, call (773) 734-1383 for more details.

Our Lady of Knock Festival Mass: 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Irish harp music, Celtic hymns, by Lisa Hall, Katie O'Shea and Geoff Pautsch, at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 8149 Golf, Niles, (847) 967-1060.

Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica Devotions: 3 p.m. Aug. 10 holy hour in Spanish; also monthly St. Peregrine Mass in English and blessing with relic, 11 a.m. Aug. 16, 3121 W. Jackson, (773) 638-5800, Ext. 19.

Feast of St. Philip Benizi: seeking former parishioners, alumni of St. Philip Basilica High School and friends of our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, for 10:30 a.m. Mass Aug. 24, blessing of bread and water, with distribution after Mass, at the basilica, 3111 W. Jackson, (773) 638-0159.

Quarterly Charismatic Mass/ Healing Service: 2:30 p.m. praise/worship, Mass and anointing with Fr. Pat Henry, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 4100 W. 107th St., Oak Lawn, (708) 425- 2850.

Charismatic Mass/Healing Service: hosted by Cenacle Prayer group, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 with Fr. Bob Sears, at St. Bernadette Church side chapel, 9300 S. Francisco, Evergreen Park, (708) 422-8995.

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.

Virtual Novena to Padre Pio: Sept. 14-23, either in person at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, at 1224 W. Lexington, or at your own home, call (312) 421-3757, Ext. 123 for home novena instructions .

■ DINNERS/DANCES

Filipino American Dinner- Dance: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6, $35/in advance; $40/at door, DJ Roland Capua, at St. John Brebeuf Parish Center, 8305 N. Harlem, Niles, RSVP to Menen Salas, at (847) 966-2163.

Our Lady of Czestochowa: Mass and Polish dinner, 3 p.m. Aug. 24, $15, at St. John the Baptist Church and hall, 15746 Union, Harvey, RSVP to Evelyn at (708) 922-1005.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

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

“Amidst Darkness”: Catholic one-act play exploring spiritual darkness of one girl and her struggle toward hope; inspired by Mother Teresa’s memoirs, 8 p.m. Aug 8-9, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, performed by Christian actors of Uncovered Theatre Co., at Peter Jones Gallery, 1806 W. Cuyler, tickets two for $15, call Katie at (773) 527- 9866.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat”: 8 p.m. Aug. 22-23, 3 p.m. Aug. 24; tickets $15/person; $10/seniors or students; $50/family pass, at St. Mary of Vernon, 236 U.S. Hwy. 45, Indian Creek, (847) 362-1005.

“Remo and the Microwave Papadums”: benefit concert for charities in India and Nepal, hosted by the Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, tickets $35, $50 or $75, at the Copernicus Theater, 5216 W. Lawrence, call (773) 262-6600.

■ LECTURES

Mary Lou Schuster: guide and counselor, wife and mother, will be speaking on the topic of “Connectedness,” Aug. 2, after 5 p.m. Mass, rosary, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1300 N. Noble, (773) 278-2470.

Todd Williamson: director of Office of Divine Worship, “Giving Thanks and Praise: Understanding the Eucharistic Prayer,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, at St. Francis Borgia Church, 8033 W. Addison, (773) 625-1118.

Fr. Thomas Loya: acclaimed “Theology of the Body” expert, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 21, speaking on “Who is Man for Woman? Who is Woman for Man?,” hosted by several parish Respect Life committees, free will offering, at St. Walter Church, 11722 S. Oakley, (773) 779-1515.

University of Notre Dame's 2008 Hesburgh Lecture Series on Immigration: 2 p.m. Aug. 24, hosted by Notre Dame Club of Lake County, and Waukeganbased St. Martin de Porres High School, event is open to public at the school, 515 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan, call Jennifer at (847) 244-6895, Ext. 230.

■ MEETINGS

John Paul 2 Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon on second Saturdays, beginning Sept. 13, will begin to study “Familiaris Consortio” (The Family in the Modern World), using a guide from Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England, at the Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3100 S. Aberdeen, in Bridgeport area, for more info, contact Georgia Montana at (708) 788-9531, or [email protected].

Chicago Catholic University Club: Rush University Medical Center fashion show, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, $25, benefit for Heart and Vascular Center of Rush Medical Center; meet at 4 p.m. at Jackson and Michigan for early supper, call Mary at (773) 434- 2602 by Aug. 5.

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

New Beginnings: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6, dinner at Lou Malnati’s, Schaumburg, call Dan at (847) 965-8072 to RSVP.

Catholic Alumni Club: meet 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Giordano's for dinner/socializing, 10410 W. Cermak, Westchester, call Marlene at (708) 788-3352 to RSVP.

■ PILGRIMAGES

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.

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

Life's Healing Weekend Retreats: getting past denial/anger to find strength, sponsored by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Aug. 8-10, at Bishop Lane Retreat House, Rockford; and Sept. 19- 21, at Marytown, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, to RSVP for either, call Grace at (630) 892-2371.

“On the Front Lines”: men’s retreat, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23, led by Fr. Greg Skowron and dynamic lay speakers, Mass, rosary, confession, small group discussion, breakfast, lunch and reception, $30, at St. Anthony Parish, 7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, call James Littleton at (708) 309-2078 for more info.

REUNIONS Visitation High School: seeking all graduates for Sept. 21 reunion at Gaelic Park, Oak Forest, those not on mailing list, please contact Pat Barrett Neubauer, at (708) 403-4238, to RSVP.

Mendel High School Friends & Family: trip to Ireland, Aug. 9, 2009; to reserve space, deposit of $250 required by Sept. 1, 2008, for more info, call Pat at Escape Cruises (708) 798-5072.

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

St. Kieran School: seeking class of 1973 for 6 p.m. Sept. 20 reunion in school gym, 700 W. 195th St., Chicago Heights, contact [email protected] for more info.

St. Dorothy School: all class alumni reunion, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 27, $25/person, at the parish, 7740 S. Eberhart, call Linda Smith, at (773) 783-0555.

St. Catherine of Alexandria School: all-school reunion, Sept. 13, $35/person; $50/couple, call (708) 425-2850 for more info.

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

Alvernia High School: seeking class of 1958 for Oct. 10-12 reunion, at Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wis., call (708) 457-1483 to RSVP.

St. Patrick High School: seeking class of 1963 and class of 1968 for Sept. 27 reunions, 5900 W. Belmont, call Jeff Ardito at (773) 282-9563 for more info.

Parker High School: seeking alums through 1958, at noon Sept. 28 at the Lexington House, Hickory Hills, call William Plotkin, at (847) 679-7151, or Betty Collins at (708) 424-4009.

■ POTPOURRI

The Women's Center: pro-life outreach, seeking volunteer ultrasound sonographers for offices at 5116 N. Cicero and 9730 S. Western, Evergreen Park, call (773) 794-1313.

Natural Family Planning Classes: hosted by Couple to Couple League, 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Holy Family Hospital, Des Plaines, call Lloyd and Monica Cassidy at (847) 724-7206 for more info.

Support Group for Adults with Vision Loss: will begin in late summer or early fall and last for 10-12 weeks, free, hosted by (Catholic) Guild for the Blind, contact Lauri Dishman at (312) 236- 8569 or lauri@ guild fortheblind.org.

“Healing Touch”: 45-minute session clears/balances body's energy fields, $45/seniors; $60/standard, by appointment, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, (630) 837-7486.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends: Sept. 19-21; Nov. 14-16 or Dec. 5-7, at Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, Burr Ridge, call (800) 442-3554 for more info.

Medical Volunteers Needed: seeking volunteer physicians, nurses and translators for upcoming Chicago Catholic Medical Mission to Bolivia, “Solidarity Bridge,” Oct. 4-15, call Ann Rhomberg, at (847) 328-7748.

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless: 3-7 p.m. Aug. 3, at St. Ignatius College Prep (W. Roosevelt), a/c inside and breezes in courtyard, food, games, New Orleans jazz, and a tribute at 4:30 to late author/journalist Tim Unsworth, (312) 435-4548.