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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. Peter Claver Church: marking its 50th anniversary at 10 a.m. Mass Sept. 14, followed by 1 p.m. dinner at Georgio's, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Park, $35/person, RSVP to Nell Givens at (708) 389-0265.

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

Old St. Mary's Church: 175th anniversary parish picnic, after 11 a.m. Mass Sept. 7, games, silent auction, food, bingo, 1500 S. Michigan, (312) 922-3444.

Our Lady of the Ridge Parish: marking its 60th anniversary at 4 p.m. Sept. 13 Mass, including adult alumni/CCD reunion and former parishioners; reception follows on parish grounds, with food, music, cash bar; $30/person; $45 after Sept. 7, at 10811 S. Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge, call (708) 425-3800.

■ BENEFITS

Felician Sisters: “We Believe in Angels,” dinner-dance, silent/live auctions, 1-6 p.m. Sept. 21, $50/person at White Eagle Restaurant, Niles, RSVP to (708) 534-0621.

University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary: 17th annual golf outing and dinner, 12:15 p.m. Sept. 18; dinner 6 p.m., at Pine Meadows, Mundelein, RSVP to (847) 970-4830.

St. Giles Parish: 13th annual Block Party, 2-8 p.m. Sept. 21, 1025 Columbian, Oak Park, (708) 383-3430.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Fall Fest: following 11 a.m. Mass Sept. 28, school courtyard, 708 W. Belmont, (773) 525-0453.

St. Edward Summer Fest: 5-11 p.m. Sept. 6, for those 21 and over, food, gourmet wine, fruit and cheese in convent garden, music, dancing, games, $10 at door; $5/seniors, 4350 W. Sunnyside, (773) 545-6496.

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

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 an abortion clinic, for info and pledge sheets, call (773) 794-1313.

Irish American Heritage Center: golf open, 1 p.m. Sept. 13, $100 fee includes golf and dinner at St. Andrew’s Golf and Country Club, West Chicago, call Alan Duggan at (312) 401-2603.

Chicago Firefighters & Chicago Police vs. Chicago Blackhawks: 16-inch softball game, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 14, $10/person; kids under 10 free, to benefit Fire and Police charities, at Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 S. Kenton, Crestwood, for tickets, call Sgt. Mike Martin, (312) 747-8730.

■ CARNIVALS/FESTS

Taste of Bridgeport Homemade Wines: doors open 6 p.m. Sept. 20, taste/judge locally vinted wines, admission is bottle of your favorite wine to share, must be 21 or older, at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 653 W. 37th St., RSVP to (773) 927-6263.

St. Giles Parish: 13th annual Block Party, 2-8 p.m. Sept. 21, 1025 Columbian, Oak Park, (708) 383-3430.

Fisherfest: rides, food, games, 6 p.m.-midnight Sept. 12; noonmidnight Sept. 13; 1-8 p.m. Sept. 14, 10235 S. Fairfield, (773) 445- 6565.

Misericordia Family-Fest: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7, refreshments, games, entertainment, tickets $7/adults; $4/children or seniors; free parking and trolley to fairgrounds, benefits more than 550 children and adults with developmental disabilities at Heart of Mercy Center, 6300 N. Ridge, call Sharon at (773) 273-2766 for more information.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Fall Fest: following 11 a.m. Mass Sept. 28, in school courtyard, 708 W. Belmont, (773) 525-0453.

■ CRAFTS

St. Mary of Providence: seeking crafters for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17-18 holiday bazaar, benefits residential and day programs for persons with developmental disabilities, operated by Daughters of St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, call (773) 545-8300.

Holy Cross Parish: seeking crafters for 35th annual “Christmas Remembered” fair, Nov. 7-8, 724 Elder, Deerfield, call Suzanne at (847) 945-5994.

St. Alphonsus Parish: seeking crafters for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4 fall fest and fair, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, call Denise at (847) 828-2111.

St. Pius X Parish: seeking crafters for holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Nov. 9, at 4300 S. Oak Park, in Stickney, call Jeanine at (708) 484-2401.

■ DEVOTIONS

Eucharistic Adoration: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 3, with devotions to St. Peregrine for all illness 7-8 p.m., at St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-1370.

Taize Prayer: 7 p.m. Sept. 11, at St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, (708) 422- 2400.

Father Bruno Grinis Memorial Mass: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7, offered by Bishop Joseph Perry for late pastor, reception on church grounds follows, SS Peter and Paul Church, 12433 S. Halsted, (773) 785-1200.

Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe: procession and ceremony, 7 p.m. Sept. 11; devotions 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sept. 12-13 (church open all day), at St. Frances of Rome, 1500 S. 59th Ct., Cicero, (708) 652-2140.

Perpetual Novena to St. Rita: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4, confession available; 7 p.m. Mass and novena, on first Thursdays, at St. Rita of Cascia High School Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western, for more info call (773) 925-6600.

■ DINNERS/DINNER-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.

St. Constance Parish: following 4:30 p.m. Sept. 20 Mass with Bishop Thomas Paprocki, tickets $70/person, music by the Stratus Band, 5843 W. Strong, call (773) 545-8581, Ext. 0.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

First Friday Movie Nights: gather 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Travolta’s 1999 “A Civil Action,” at 7 p.m., munchies, discussion follows using “Lights, Camera, Faith,” matching movie to a Sunday Gospel, free, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, RSVP to (312) 346-4228.

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.

St. Elizabeth’s Fall Jazz: 2 p.m. Sept. 21, music by Art Booker Trio, with appetizers, cash bar, free champagne, $15, at St. Elizabeth’s, 50 E. 41st St., (773) 268-1518.

“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.

“The Birth of Freedom”: 7 p.m. Sept. 4, film; 8 p.m. Q & A with panel; 8:30 p.m. reception 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.

■ 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, call Jennifer at (773) 782-2605 for more information.

Jean Morman Unsworth: retrospective exhibit in multiple media, including fabrics, photography, sculpture, hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, Sept. 7-Oct. 5; reception noon-2 p.m. Sept. 7, at St. Luke Church gallery, 1500 W. Belmont, (773) 472-3383.

“Irish Themes”: showcasing local photographers and painters of Irish landscapes, castles, abbeys; gallery hours Saturdays- Sundays 1-4 p.m. Sept. 13-Oct. 5; opening reception with artists, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 12, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

■ LECTURES

Fr. Thomas Loya: six-part series on Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body,” 4 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27, free will offering, at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, for more info, call (773) 779- 1515.

“Faithful Citizenship”: Auxiliary Bishop John R. Manz, will share his reflections on U.S. Bishop’s document “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” 7 p.m. Sept. 11, with voter registration opportunity, at St. Leonard Church, 3318 S. Clarence, Berwyn, for more info, call Mary Jaros, at (708) 278.1726.

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.

Colleen Willard: first Saturday speaker, following 5 p.m. Sept. 7 Mass and rosary, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1300 N. Noble, (773) 278-2470.

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 (number correction) (847) 963- 2223, or [email protected].

Theology of Park Ridge Series: Fr. Britto Berchmans, “Love Scripts: How to Read God’s Handwriting,” 9:15-11:15 a.m. Sept. 10, $8, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge, (773) 774-4421.

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 series of lecture/discussions “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.

Midwest Slovak Pastoral Seminar: 1 p.m. Sept. 28, Susan Marcinkus with DVD on Slovakia, “Pictures of the Old Country,” followed by a Q&A; buffet luncheon at 3 p.m., $15 in advance or $20/at door, Motherhouse of St. Casimir Sisters, 2601 W. Marquette, call Geraldine Hletko, at (708) 387-7812.

The Polish Genealogy Society of America: 30th annual conference, nine speakers and workshops “Honoring our Ancestors,” from 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19 to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, at the Meadows Club, at 2950 W. Golf, Rolling Meadows, for more information, call Irene at (847) 768-7823.

An Evening with Elie Wiesel: author and holocaust survivor, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, $15, part of Voices and Visions speaker series, at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., call (866) 468-3401 for tickets.

■ MEETINGS

John Paul 2 Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon on second Saturdays, beginning Sept. 13, with “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].

Solo Joes: for single adults over 35, for social spiritual and service activities, based at St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, contact Sue at (847) 990-1212, or to slehocky@stjoseph-libertyville. org.

IAHC Monthly Book Discussion Group: “Great Irish American Books and Authors,” 2 p.m. Sept. 14, John McGahern’s “By the Lake,” led by Virginia Gibbons, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282- 7035.

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: dinner 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Giordano’s, 10410 W. Cermak, Westchester, call Marlene at (708) 450-8280 to RSVP; singles hotline, (708) 450-8280; meet at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 13 Mass at St. Edmund Church, 188 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, then dinner at Gepetto’s and a movie, call Marlene to RSVP by Sept. 12.

“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: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 6, wine and cheese party, at Holy Family Church courtyard, Inverness, call Marge at (847) 526-5167 for more info.

■ RETREATS

Day of Recollection for Religious: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6 (first Saturdays monthly), with Fr. Bernard Pietrzak, confession available, at Daughters of St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, call Sr. Ann Schaffer at (773) 545-8300, Ext. 307.

Life’s Healing Journey: Sept. 19-21, getting past denial, letting go of resentments, finding strength from forgiveness, directed by the Missionaries of the Sacred heart, at Marytown, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, RSVP to Grace at (630) 892-2371.

Evening of Recollection: 6:15- 9:15 p.m. Sept. 19, Mass, confession, Benediction and two talks by Miles Christi priests, at St. Mary Franciscan Monastery, 14246 Main, Lemont, call Jim at (630) 257-7736.

“Come to the Quiet”: men’s silent retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Sept. 12-14 and Sept. 26-28, Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, 420 W. County Line, Barrington, call (847) 381-1261.

“Spirituality of Padre Pio for Our Times”: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, $35/person, also includes lunch and dinner, hosted by Padre Pio Prayer Group of St. John Cantius Parish, at Marytown, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, RSVP to (773) 525-0142.

■ REUNIONS

St. Anselm Grade School: seeking 1949 grads for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 17 luncheon at Leona’s Restaurant, 9200 S. Stony Island, RSVP to Pat Bell at (847) 699- 2326.

Mount Assisi Academy: open house, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 28, alumnae and families, especially alums of 1958 and 1983, for tours, light lunch, alumnae volleyball game 1:30 p.m., 13860 Main, Lemont, RSVP to Sr. Ann Barbara, at (630) 257-7844, Ext. 22, by Sept. 23.

Our Lady of the Ridge Parish: marking its 60th anniversary at 4 p.m. Sept. 13 Mass, all adult alumni reunion including CCD students and former parishioners follows on parish grounds, with food, music, cash bar; $30/person; $45 after Sept. 7, at 10811 S. Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge, call (708) 425-3800.

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. Rita of Cascia High School: seeking Ritamen for monthly all-school Mass 8 a.m. Sept. 10, followed by brunch, with speaker and conversation, 7740 S. Western, RSVP by Sept. 3 to Trish at (773) 925-5029.

St. Helena of the Cross Parish: “Walk Down Memory Lane,” for all school grads/parishioners, with music, school tours, picnic foods provided and games for kids, 2-7 p.m. Sept. 27; 10 a.m. Mass Sept. 18, with a picnic again to follow until 2 p.m., 10121 S. Parnell, call (773) 779-2243 for more info.

St. Helen School: all-class reunion, Sept. 21, 2-4 p.m. in the beer garden at the St. Helen Festival, Western and Augusta, no cover charge for entertainment, call (773) 486-1055 or visit www.sthelenchicago.org.

Cathedral High School: seeking class of 1963 for Sept. 13 reunion at Vic Bassi’s house; those not on mailing list contact Vic at (847) 432-4667, or visit vmbassi@ yahoo.com.

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.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

St. Florian Gym: seeking vendors for indoor garage sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 20, first come basis, no retail or illegal merchandise, 13100 S. Houston, call Bob at (773) 646-2374 by Sept. 15 at (773) 646-2374.

St. Thecla Parish: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sept. 12; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13, showroom gallery of furniture, Saturday Bag Day, in church basement, 6725 W. Devon, (773) 792-2189.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

St. Paul Series: for jubilee year of St. Paul, with Fr. Bob Sprott, Sept. 4-Nov. 20, at St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, call (312) 372-5111.

Praying the Scriptures: study group begins 7 p.m. Sept. 17 for seven weeks, at St. Patrick Church, 991 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, call Brett Swearingen for info, at (847) 234-1401, Ext. 204.

“Healing Your Family Tree”: with Fr. John Hampsch, CMF and Drew Mariani from Relevant Radio, 1-5 p.m. Sept. 13, doors open noon, at Bloom Township High School, 101 W. 10th., Chicago Heights, register by calling (708) 755-3081.

“Pitching Our Tents” Series: “Autumn Walks through God’s Universe,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 13, Oct, 11, Nov. 15, Dec. 6, $35, includes lunch, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, La- Grange Park, call (708) 482-5088 to register and for more info.

Monthly Prayer Witness: noon-2 p.m. Sept. 13 and second Saturdays monthly, in front of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, call Illinois Right to Life for more info, at (312) 422-9300.

“Learn the Bible” Series: 7 p.m. Sept. 9, at St. Philip Neri Parish, 2132 E. 72nd St.; St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1033 W. Armitage; and St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, hosted by Chicago Catholic Scripture School, (312) 243-3700.

Monthly Witness and Prayer Vigil: 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 6, along public sidewalk near Planned Parenthood Express, 14470 La- Grange Road, Orland Park, for more info, call Bill Beckman at (312) 422-9300.

Catholic Scripture Study: “Catholics Confront Creation,” presented by Pauline Viviano, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 15-29, at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, (847) 359-0042.

40 Days for Life: national prayer movement outside abortion clinics, 24 hours a day, Sept. 24-Nov. 2, 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.

■ POTPOURRI

Little Sisters of the Poor: have full and part time openings, evenings and night shift, for nursing staff employees to provide loving care to elderly poor, 80 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, or call Mike at (847) 358-5700.

5K Run/Walk: St. Pius X, Stickney. 5K 8 a.m. Sept. 20, starting at 4100 S. Ridgeland, Stickney, $20 pre-registration until Sept. 8; contact Lee at (708) 484-6742, or find registration form at www.stpiusxstickney.parishesonlin e.com

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,

Adult enrichment Class: “Gothic Story in Literature and Film,” including short stories and novels by Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Kostova, four sessions, every other Tuesday beginning Sept. 9, $50, at Resurrection High School, call (773) 775-6616, Ext. 142.

Women’s Center’s Needs: prolife outreach is “desperately in need of diapers in all sizes,” new clothes for layettes, bumper pads, crib sheets, other, call (773) 794- 1313 for drop-off sites in Chicago Evergreen Park and Des Plaines, or for pick-up.