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Around the Archdiocese

Around the Archdiocese is a free listing for Catholic events in the Archdiocese.

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■ ANNIVERSARIES

St. Monica Church: marking 60th anniversary at 5 p.m. rededication Mass Aug. 17 with Fr. John Canary, vicar General; reception follows with unveiling of oil painting by Fabio D’Aroma of “My Peace I Give You,” at 5136 N. Nottingham, (773) 763-1661.

Sisters of St. Casimir: Founder’s Day, Mass 9:30 a.m. Aug. 30, honoring founder Mother Maria Kaupas on 101st anniversary; music, prizes, a bake sale of “Sisters’ bread,” coffee/sweets follow, in Motherhouse Chapel, 2601 W. Marquette, (773) 776-1324.

■ BENEFITS

Women’s Center Walk for Life: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 21, beginning with Mass with walk along the northwest Side of Chicago; lunch at the Women’s Center and prayer at the Albany abortion mill, for info and pledge sheets, call (773) 794-1313.

Maryville Academy: Greg Marrero Memorial Golf event, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start Sept. 26, $150/golfer, reception, dinner, auction only $75, at Prairie Bluff Golf Club, 19433 Renwick, Lockport, call Ellen at (847) 294- 1982.

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.

■ CARNIVALS/FESTS

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

St. Beatrice School: carnival rides, live bands, food, games, 6- 10 p.m. Aug. 21; 6-11 p.m. Aug. 22; 2-11 p.m. Aug. 23; 2-10 p.m. Aug. 24, 4141 Atlantic, Schiller Park, (847) 678-0138.

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

St. Edward Summerfest: 5- 11:30 p.m. Sept. 6, for those 21 and over, St. Edward’s parking lot, 4350 W. Sunnyside, (773) 545- 6496.

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

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

BBQ and BeanBag Tournament: for Generation 20/30s, married or single, bring your friends and kids, for food, games and fun, hosted by Young Adult Ministry of St. Stephen Church, 175th Street and Valley View, RSVP to gen-2030@hot mail.com.

Alvernia Manor Retirement Community: summer fest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 24, games, music, food, bakery, 13950 Main, Lemont, (630) 257-7721.

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

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 or [email protected].

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.

Providence of God Street Fair: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 24, food, music, games, between 18th and Union streets, (312) 226-2629.

The Edgewater Gralley: ecofriendly street fair, live music, pig roast, kids games, fine arts, beer garden, noon-10 p.m. Sept. 13, St. Gertrude Parish, 1420 W. Granville, (773) 764-3621.

■ CRAFT SHOWS

St. Francis Borgia Parish: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 6; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7, 8025 W. Addison, no stairs, (773) 625-1118.

Resurrection Retirement Community: seeking crafters for Oct. 11 craft and gift show, 7262 W. Peterson, no stairs, call Rosemary at (773) 594-0093.

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

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

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 festival craft show, 126th St. and 71st Ave., Palos Heights, call Katie at (708) 923-1424.

■ DEVOTIONS

Polish Mass: in honor of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 7 p.m. Aug. 26, at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 8149 W. Golf, Niles, with Fr. Przemek Wojcik, (847) 967-1060.

One Year Memorial Mass: for Fr. Bruno Grinis, deceased pastor, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7, with Bishop Joseph Perry; reception follows on church grounds, SS Peter and Paul Church, 12433 S. Halsted, Susan, (773) 785-1200.

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

Coronation of Icon: of Our Lady of Czestochowa, with Cardinal George celebrant at 12:30 p.m. Mass Aug. 31, at St. Hyacinth Basilica, 3635 W. George, (773) 342-3636.

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

Padre Pio Virtual Novena: 11 a.m. Mass Sept. 14 and 21, weekdays 7:30 a.m. Mass, with devotions to Padre Pio Sept. 15-20, at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington; or for novena instructions prayed at home, call (312) 421-3757, Ext. 123 concludes on feast day Sept. 23.

Novena to St. Anthony: Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. confessions, 7 p.m. rosary and devotions, at Marytown Chapel, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, (847) 367-7800.

Respect Life Prayer Gathering: exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays, at Five Holy Martyrs Church, 4327 S. Richmond, (773) 254-3636.

Novena to Our Lady of Siluva: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 8-13, in Lithuanian, at Nativity BVM Church, 6812 S. Washtenaw; 7 p.m. Sept. 8, in English at Nativity BVM Church; 7 p.m. Sept. 9, in English at All Saints/St. Anthony, 518 W. 28th Place; 7 p.m. Sept. 10, in English/Lithuanian, at Immaculate Conception, 2745 W. 44th St.; 7 p.m. Sept. 11, English/Lithuanian, at Blessed George Matulaitis Mission, 14911 127th St., Lemont; 7 p.m. Sept. 12, English/Lithuanian, at St. Anthony, 1515 S. 50th Ave., Cicero; 10 a.m. Sept. 13, English/Lithuanian, at Sisters of St. Casimir Motherhouse, 2608 W. Marquette; 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14, in English/Lithuanian Mass of Thanksgiving, with Cardinal George, followed by local procession, at Nativity BVM, 6812 S. Washtenaw; for bus service from Nativity BVM for evening services to other sites that are outside Marquette Park area, call rectory at (773) 776-4600; see dinner info below.

■ DINNERS/DANCES

Our Lady of Siluva Feast Day Dinner: 3 p.m. Sept. 14, banquet at Oak Lawn Hilton, 9400 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn, $45/person, RSVP to Mary Beth Slakis at (708) 337-0193.

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

Queen of the Rosary Parish: “Royal Queen Star Line” cruise theme, with silent/live auctions, games of chance, dinner from ports of call: Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco and France, 5:30 p.m.- midnight Sept. 13, $60, must be 21 or over, 680 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, (call Mary at (847) 437-0403.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

“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.

Brian Fife and Band: 8 p.m. Sept 5, piano fronted, high-energy rock, includes songs from band's latest CD, “Acceptance,” $8 adults, $5 children 14 and under, at door, St. Hubert Gym, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, for more info, call (847) 885-7700 or visit www.brianfife.com.

“The Birth of Freedom”: Chicago premiere, 7 p.m. Sept. 4, film; 8 p.m. Q & A with panel; 8:30 p.m. reception with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, tickets $10, students $5, presented by Acton Media and Acton Institute, ecumenical think-tank on free-market economics informed by religious faith and morals, at Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, call (800) 345- 2286, or www.birth-offreedom. com.

“Hopelessly Devoted”: Catholic-inspired comedy “straight out of the confessional,” Thursdays 8 p.m. Sept. 18-Oct. 30, $15/person; $10/students, at Apollo Theater Studio, 2540 N. Lincoln, RSVP to (773) 935-6100 .

St. Jude Thaddeus Church: seventh annual concert, 4 p.m. Sept. 28, free will offering, for more information, call Mrs. M. Brown, at (773) 239-2285.

Musical “Tune-up”: with composer/ music minister, Steve Janco, song, inspiration and prayer for music lovers including choir members, cantors, instrumentalists and music directors, 7 p.m. Sept. 16, free, at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood, register by calling (773) 779-1166.

■ EXHIBITS

“Let’s Talk — an Exhibition of Emerging Art”: opening night 7 p.m. Sept. 6, connecting new artistic talent in cultural communication, at the Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee

“Sacred Art With a Heart”: Joseph Malham’s icon panels, banners and new limited edition prints and panels, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 12, at his studio at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N. Paulina, benefit for refugee families from Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa served by Catholic Charities of Chicago, (773) 561-3546, or e-mail the artist at joemalham@ hotmail.com.

■ LECTURES

Chicago Catholic Men’s Conference “Your Faith; Your Church”: It’s a Guy Thing!” Sept. 5-6 at Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont; post-conference colloquium, Sept. 8-9, “Reclaiming Fatherhood,” for more info, call Office for Evangelization, (312) 751-5353, www.goingforth.org.

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.

Association of Christian Therapists: international conference, Sept. 11-15, “Healing the Shattered Soul: Restoring Hope to those Impacted by Trauma,” at Conference Center at University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, for more info, call (708) 556-9222, or [email protected].

“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.

Diane Moczar: author, professor of history, “Can Muslims be Converted?”, luncheon noon, Sept. 12, $30, hosted by Catholic Citizens of Illinois, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP to Maureen at (708) 352- 5834 by Sept. 9.

Fr. Edward T. Oakes, SJ: Chester and Margaret Paluch Professor of Theology at University of St. Mary of the Lake: "Reason for Our Hope: Apologetics in a Pluralist Society," first in lecture/ discussion series "Speaking the Truth in Love: Catholic Apologetics,". 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 15, free, at St. Catherine Laboure Parish 3535 Thornwood, Glenview. refreshments follow, (847) 998-4704.

■ MEETINGS

Southwest Archdiocesan Singles: Mass 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at Our Lady of Loretto,8925 S. Kostner, Oak Lawn, meet in lobby 4:30 p.m.; dinner at Jedi’s, 9266 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn at 6:30 p.m., RSVP to Tony at (708) 336-9309 by Aug. 22. For complimentary newsletter, call Joe Rice at (773) 229-2273.

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

Pathways Singles: 10-12 mph bike ride in Busse Woods, Schaumburg, 4 p.m. Aug. 24, meet at entrance call Jim at (847) 312-0928 to RSVP.

“HOLA”: “Hispanic Organization for Leadership Assistance,” one-on-one program in Spanish for Hispanics wishing to improve job skills, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 16, filling out employment applications, part of St. Hubert Job Networking Ministry, 1451 Bode, Schaumburg, call Bob at (847) 925-6005, days, for more information.

Courage-Chicago: weekly prayer/discussion sessions as spiritual support for Catholic lay men and women aspiring to live chaste lives according to church’s teachings on homosexuality, call Fr. Charles Becker at (815) 385- 1575 for more info, or visit www.couragerc.net.

New Beginnings: Chinese acrobats at Navy Pier, meet at Kohl’s in Niles at 6 p.m. Aug. 30, show starts 8 p.m., fireworks 9:45 p.m., call Dan at (847) 965-8072 for more info.

Catholic Women's Club of Lake County: 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 rosary, and Newcomers' Tea, at St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset, Waukegan, new members may call Carol at (847) 356-3042.

■ PILGRIMAGES

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.

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

■ RETREATS

Evening of Recollection: 6:15- 9:15 p.m. Sept. 7, at St. Mary’s Franciscan Monastery, 14246 Main, Lemont, confessions available, two spiritual talks by Miles Christi priests, Benediction, no fee, (847) 966-1369 for more information.

■ REUNIONS

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.

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. 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.

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

St. Catherine of Alexandria School: all-school reunion, Sept. 13, $35/person; $50/couple, call (708) 425-2850, or go to www.saintcatherine parish.org.

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

St. Dorothy School: all-class reunion, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 27, refreshments, entertainment, school tour, $25/person, at 7740 S. Eberhart, RSVP to Linda Smith, at (773) 783-0555 by Sept. 13.

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

St. Anthony School (Roseland): dinner-dance Oct. 11, at villa di Bruno, Lynnwood; class of 1968 can RSVP to Dara Nuzzo at (219) 864-1794.

St. Nicholas of Tolentine School: celebrating 100 years May 16, 2009, 2 p.m. Mass, open house and dinner-dance 6-11 p.m. at Georgios Restaurant, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Hills, for more info, call Fr. Stan Rataj at (773) 735-1121.

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.

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.

■ RUMMAGE SALE

St. George Parish School: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 23, jumbo sale, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, (708) 532-2243.

Clothes Closet Sale: sale of gently used adult and children’s clothes, books, DVDs and housewares, and featuring new clothes for infants and children, 8 a.m.- noon Aug. 29, (donations tax deductible) at St. Joseph Hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore, call (773) 665-3167 for more information.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

40 Days for Life: national prayer movement outside abortion clinics, 24 hours a day, Sept. 24-Nov. 2, faithful can sign up for an hour or two, organized locally by six pro-life organizations, Mass and orientation/training meting 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17, at the Women ’s Center, 5116 N. Cicero, call Alice at (312) 422-9300 or e-mail [email protected] for more info.

“The Peace Prayer”: with Fr. Johnpaul Cafiero, Sept. 2 and 9 at St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, (312) 853-2376.

Bible Study: “The Great Adventure: A Journey Through the Bible,” 24-sessions covering 73 books of the Bible, Mondays 7 p.m. or Wednesdays 9 a.m. beginning Sept. 15 or 17, includes video lecture by Jeff Cavins and discussion, workbook $40, at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, call Joanne at (847) 590-8110.

Jeff Cavins Bible Study: 24 week series on Book of Matthew, beginning third week in September five groups to choose from, Tue or Wed 7-8:30 p.m., or Thursday morning, afternoon or evening, consists in study/discussion of text, video lecture by Jeff Cavins, faith sharing, $30 registration includes materials, at St. Catherine Laboure Parish, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, call 847- 998-4704.

“Matthew — the King and His Kingdom”: for those with an overall knowledge of the Bible, Tuesday afternoons starting Sept. 16; or Wednesday evenings starting Sept. 17, includes video by Jeff Cavins and discussion, workbook $30, at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, call Joanne at (847) 590-8110.

Spiritual Direction: Franciscan priests are available 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays for consultation or spiritual direction at St. Peter’s in the Loop, no appointment necessary, inquire in front office, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

■ POTPOURRI

Child Care at Marillac House: immediate openings, 15 monthskindergarten, nutritious meals, free clinic, counseling, art therapy, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 212 S. Francisco, call (773) 722-7440 for more info.

Singers Wanted: St. Michael’s Church, 1633 N. Cleveland, forming 60-voice concert chorale (high school age and up) to sing Christmas concert Dec. 13, to be joined by members of Chicago Children ’s Choir for carols, rehearsals 7-9 p.m. Thursdays in October, call Judith Trosen at (312) 642- 2498, Ext. 221.

Natural Family Planning Classes: hosted by Couple to Couple League, series of three classes starts 7 p.m. at Holy Family Hospital, Des Plaines, RSVP to Lloyd and Monica Cassidy at (847) 724-7206.

“Repair My House” Series: topics on difficult personal relationships, 12:10-12:55 p.m. Aug. 20, 27, Sept. 3, 17 and 24, $5, (bring your lunch), at St. Clare Auditorium, lower level, of St. Peter ’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

“Mindfulness Meditation”: Mondays 6:45-8:45 p.m. based on teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, free will offering, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, call (630) 837-7486.

Celtic Art Class: for beginners and intermediate students, teens and adults, with instructions in knot work, interlacing, spirals and color in Celtic style, Tuesday evenings Sept. 16-Nov. 7, $125, at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, register by calling Frank Crowley at (773) 612-6584.

Walk for Uganda: 5K/3K walk/run to benefit COVE Alliance, nonprofit organization that helps orphans and needy children in Uganda, Africa; a social outreach begun by St. Mary of Vernon parishioners, registration 6:30-8 a.m. Sept. 6 at Kildeer Countryside School, in Long Grove, go to www.covealliance.org for more information.