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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. Lawrence O’Toole Parish: celebrating 25th anniversary at noon Mass Nov. 16 with Cardinal George, followed by Taste of O’Toole, 4101 St. Lawrence, Matteson, (708) 748-6090.

St. John Fisher Parish: 60th anniversary gala, 4 p.m. Mass Nov. 2, dinner follows, $60/person, cash bar, at Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. Western, Evergreen Park, for tickets, call (773) 445-6565.

■ BENEFITS

Fifth Annual Respect Life Banquet: to support WomanCare Services, a crisis pregnancy center in Berwyn, 1 p.m. Nov. 2, with speaker Sheila Liaugminas, on “Coming to Terms; A Choice Battle,” $60/person, at the Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield, Lombard, RSVP to (708) 795-6000.

Comboni Missionaries: Mass 2 p.m. Nov. 9; cocktails 3 p.m., dinner- dance, 4 p.m. $65/person, helps fund missions, at Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn, RSVP to (708) 354-1999.

St. Laurence Laurenta Club: brunch, noon Nov. 2, $30 includes admission to Hawthorne Race Track, program and buffet, RSVP to Gail at (708) 388-4031.

Heart of Mercy Ball: cocktails/silent auction 6 p.m. Nov. 8, black tie dinner-dance follows, $300/person, at Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S. Michigan, RSVP to (773) 273-4162.

Diaconate Community: Nov. 16 dinner to support fund for deacon families with various needs, St. Francis Award recipient Cardinal George, at Elmcrest Banquest, Elmwood Park, (708) 366-8900.

Chastity Education Initiative: 6 p.m. Nov. 22, dinner keynoter Colleen Carroll Campbell from EWTN, $75/person, at Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, call (312) 751- 5355 for tickets.

Mamre: supports Special Religious Development, SPRED, dinner-dance, mariachi music, folk dance, silent auction, 6 p.m. Nov. 22, $50/person, at Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook, RSVP to Ramiro Hernandez at (708) 860-3952.

Catholic Citizens of Illinois: with Raymond Arroyo, EWTN anchor, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6, $70; Joseph and Roberta Noonan recipients of St. Thomas More Award, at Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, RSVP to Maureen at (708) 352- 5834.

■ CARNIVALS/FESTS

Taste of St. Walter: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9, multi-racial/multi-cultural cuisine, from Poland, India, Puerto Rico and the sweet South Side, at St. Walter Parish, 11741 S. Western, call (773) 779-1515 for food tickets sale.

■ CRAFTS

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

St. Albert the Great School: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, lower level, 80th Street and Central, Burbank, (708) 424-7757.

St. Gilbert Parish: seeking crafters/vendors for holiday fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, at Rte. 120 west of Rte. 83, Grayslake, call Donna at (847) 912-1888.

Our Lady of Ransom Parish: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 15; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16, elevator accessible, 8300 Greenwood, Niles, (847) 823-2550.

St. Matthew Parish: hand made items, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1, 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, (847) 891-1220.

Holy Cross Parish: Nov. 7-8, 35th annual fair, 724 Elder, Deerfield, call (847) 945-0430 for time.

■ DEVOTIONS

Thanksgiving Day Mass: 9 a.m. Nov. 27, St. Raphael Church, Rte. 173, half-mile east of Rte. 45, near Antioch, for more info, call (847) 395-FISH (3474).

St. Peregrine Holy Hour: sacrament of anointing of the sick and blessing with relic of the cancer saint, 2 p.m. Nov. 2, at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson, (773) 638-5800, Ext. 19.

Respect Life Prayer Hour: 7 p.m. Oct. 29, and each last Wednesday, at St. Marcelline Church, 822 S. Springinsguth, Schaumburg, (847) 524-4429.

Tridentine Latin Mass: 11:30 a.m. on third Thursdays, at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood, (847) 433-1494.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on first Fridays, with rosary and Benediction at 7 p.m. and Mass at 7:30 p.m., Transfiguration Church, 310 W. Mill, Wauconda, (847) 526- 2400.

Mass and Healing Service: music 7:15 p.m. Nov. 3, hosted by North Suburban Region of Catholic Charismatic Renewal, at Techny Towers, Divine Word International Church, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny, handicap accessible, (773) 792-1083.

Eucharistic Adoration: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Benediction, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, St. Vincent Ferrer west sacristy chapel, 1530 Jackson, River Forest, (708) 366-7090.

■ DINNERS / DINNERDANCES

Divine Infant School: dinnerdance, silent auction, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, $100/person, includes open bar, catering by Lalo’s Restaurant, 1601 Newcastle, Westchester, call rectory at (708) 865-8071.

St. Laurence Mother’s Club: dinner-show, 6 p.m. Nov. 13, $40/person includes cocktails, at Lexington House, 7717 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, RSVP by Nov. 5 to (708) 4578-6900, Ext. 411.

Sunday Celtic Suppers: 4-7 p.m., November through Mother’s Day, all-you-can eat hot buffet, $16/person; $9/kids 12 and under, entertainment, at Chicago Gaelic park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, RSVP to (708) 687-9232.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

Immaculate Conception Parish Concert: organ and guitar music, 3 p.m. Nov. 9, to help raise funds to repair 1930 Kilgen pipe organ, Immaculate Conception BVM Church, 2944 E. 88th St., free will offering, refreshments follow, call (773) 768-2100.

“Requiem in C Minor’: by Luigi Cherubini

, 5 p.m. Nov. 2, All Souls Day, with 40-voice choir, chamber orchestra and organist, Walter Whitehouse; directed by Timothy Woods, tickets $15/person, $20 at door, Nativity BVM Church, 6812 S. Washtenaw, (815) 806-0066.

Catholic Underground: adoration 7 p.m. Nov. 6; 8 p.m. band Last Day; 9 p.m. food/drink, crossing cultural threshold via music, poetry, visual art, dancers, film, drama, at UIC Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan, call (312) 226- 1880 for more info, or catholicun [email protected].

First Friday Movie Night: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, “Millions,” charming 2004 British film about a British boy who talks to the saints, discussion follows, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, RSVP to (312) 346-4228.

“The House of Blue Leaves”: Theater School at DePaul University’s New Directors Series, previews Nov. 5-6; production Nov. 7-16, at Bailiwick Repertory Mainstage, 1229 W. Belmont, call box office at (312) 922-1999 for tickets, time and days.

“The King and I”: musical, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 8- 23, at St. Patrick High School, 5900 W. Belmont, call (773) 286- 8470 for ticket info.

St. Basil-Visitation Gospel Choir: eighth annual concert/ dance, 6 p.m. Nov. 22, in the sanctuary, “Alive on the Boulevard,” choir directed by Diane Brown, at 843 W. Garfield, (773) 846-3570, reception follows.

“Sister’s Christmas Catechism”: or CSI: Bethlehem, with a living nativity/crime scene, from the creator of “Late Nite Catechism,” 8 p.m., Nov. 14, $30/person, hosted by Knights of Columbus Mary’s Millenium Council #12801 of St. John the Evangelist Parish, 502 S Park, Streamwood, call (630) 837-6500.

“Late Nite Catechism”: 3 p.m. Nov. 26, St. Martha Church, 8523 Georgiana, Morton Grove, call (847) 965-0262 for tickets.

“Late Nite Catechism 2”: 8 p.m. Nov. 15, at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, 1201 E. Anderson, Palatine, call (847) 358- 6999 for tickets.

Hugh Leonard’s “Da”: presented by the Gaelic Park Players, Nov. 7-9; Nov. 14-16; Nov. 21-23, $10 play only; $23 for dinner/theater combo, at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, call (708) 687-9323.

Irish Heritage Singers Concert: traditional folk and contemporary Irish music, with fiddle player Liz Carroll and the Royal Chamber Orchestra, $15; children 11 and under free, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, call (773) 282-7035.

“Sounds of Christmas” Concert: 2 p.m. Dec. 7, featuring Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra with the Mundelein Seminary Christmas Choir, in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, 1000 E. Maple, Mundelein, free-will offering, no tickets, first come, first serve basis, (847) 970-4830.

■ GAMES PARTIES

Texas Hold ’em Tournament: and live cash poker games: checkin 6 p.m. Nov. 15; games 7 p.m., $75 buy-in, bar and food available, must be 18+ to play, at Santa Maria del Popolo Parish hall, 116 N. Lake, Mundelein, for more info or entry form call (847) 949-8300.

■ KUDOS

St. Alexander School Poets: students whose poetry has been accepted for the anthology “A Celebration of Poets,” sponsored by CreativeCommunication include: Holly Cronin, Madeline Jurcev, Emma Lazowski, Megan Ward, Kelly Barker, Maureen Berglind, Mary Brennan, Maeve Diamond, Leah Duggins, Joseph Follenweider, Rachel Hoban, Katherine Kennedy, Kate Mattes, Liam McCool, and Tyler Schipits. A poetic achievement award was also presented to the school.

■ LECTURES

“Humanae Vitae: Faith, Science and Family” Series: 1 p.m. Nov. 15 with Fr. Dennis Lyle, “The Catholic Church’s Teaching on Marriage and the Transmission of Human Life;” 1 p.m. Nov. 22, Dr. Robert Lawler on “Medical Effects of Contraception, Sterilization and In-Vitro Fertilization on Women’s Health and Marital Relationships;” and 1 p.m. Dec. 13, John and Cecilia Jelinek on “What is Natural Family Planning and Why Is It Better for Your Marriage,” at Prince of Peace Parish 135 S. Milwaukee, Lake Villa, for more info, call (847) 356-3042.

Integritus Institute at UIC: Bioethics Health Symposium, “What is Meant by the Term ‘Quality of Life?’” seven renowned scholars including Cardinal George, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21, $30 also includes breakfast and lunch, at John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan, RSVP to (312) 226, 1880.

John Callaway: founding host of TV’s “Chicago Tonight,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, opens “Squeaky Weal Series,” free, at St. Xavier University, Butler Room, 3700 W. 103rd St., (773) 298-3981.

“Islam”: with Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 22, $75, Mayslake Ministries, 450 E. 22nd St., Suite 170, Lombard (new address), call (630) 268-9000 (new phone).

Theology South: Fr. Charles Smiech, OFM: Franciscan mission director and spiritual advisor speaking on “The Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon, TheValue and Beauty of Creation,

” coffee 9 a.m. Nov. 6, lecture 9:30- 11:30 a.m., $6, at St. Xavier University’s Butler Room, 3700 W. 103rd St., for more info, call Donatte at (708) 422-1635.

DePaul University Geographical Society: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Sarah Drower, fabric artist/craftsman, on “Brazil: Country of Contrasts,” annual dues $7 includes 10 lectures, in Room 154, Schmitt Center, 2320 N. Kenmore, (773) 325-7871.

“Teilhard de Chardin, a Man Dedicated to the World”: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 8 and 15, with Sr. M. Peter McGinty, CSJ, $20/session, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, call (708) 482- 5088.

First Friday Club: noon-1:15 p.m. Nov. 7, luncheon $35/guest, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, call (312) 466-9610 by Nov. 4 to RSVP and for speaker information.

Theology of Park Ridge: Pastor Stephen M. Larson, on pilgrimage and faith, 9:15-11:15 a.m. Nov. 12, $8, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge, (773) 774-4421.

Siena Center: “Field and Force: Religion and Ecology Meet,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim, founders/directors of Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale, $10, at Dominican University’s Priory Campus Auditorium, 7200 Division, River Forest, (708) 714- 9105.

Discussion on Irish Book of Kells: 2 p.m. Oct. 26, led by artist Frank Crowley, free, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

■ MEETINGS

Southwest Suburban Widow or Widowers: scary nights Halloween dinner party, doors open 5 p.m. Oct. 26, DJ music, $25/person, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, call Irene at (708) 349-1119.

First Saturday Book Club: “Priestblock 25487” a memoir of Dachau by Fr. Jean Bernard, noon-2 p.m. Nov. 1, bring your lunch, at St. Paul Books & Media, (312) 346-3554.

St. Dymphna Society: 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30, Queen of All Saints School, 6230 N. Lemont, call Jim or Shirley Weber at (773) 777- 6022 for more info.

Catholic Alumni Club: 6 p.m. Nov. 8, Czechoslovak Folk Festival, Moravian Cultural Society Hall, 3909 S. Prairie, Brookfield, doors open 6 p.m., live band, food, $15, RSVP by Nov. 7 to Marlene at (708) 450-8280.

New Beginnings: non-denominational support group,. 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Halloween night classic horror film in Skokie, meet at Portillo's on Dempster, call Dan at (9497) 846-9700 for more info.

■ PILGRIMAGES

Shrines of Mexico: with Fr. Joe Noonan, Dec. 7-13, celebrate feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, visit shrines and climb pyramids, call (312) 602-5373.

■ RETREATS

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House: retreat master, Fr. Jack O'Callaghan, S.J., Oct. 31-Nov. 2, at 420 W. County Line, Barrington, call (847) 381-1261.

Day of Recollection for Religious: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, with Fr. Kevin Fraher, CSSR, at the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, call Sr. Ann Schafer, at (773) 545-8300.

Young Adult Day Retreats: hosted by Charis Ministries, for those in their 20s and 30s, Seekers' Retreat for women on Nov. 8; Seekers' Retreat for men Nov. 15, with Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ, $55/person, go to charismin istries.org for time and place.

“St. Paul, Why Dedicate a Year to Him?”: Tony Hickey from Medjugorje Center, Manchester, England, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 15, Nativity BVM Church, 6812 S. Washtenaw; 1-7 p.m. Nov. 16, at Most Holy Redeemer Convent, 9600 S. Lawndale, Evergreen Park; and 7 p.m. Nov. 17, at St. Christopher Church, 4130 W. 147th St., Midlothian, call Barbara Lascola, at (708) 422-0206.

■ REUNIONS

Weber High Alumni: 50th annual reunion dinner-dance, 6 p.m. Nov. 8, alumnus of the year, Fr. Gene Szarek, $60/person, at The White Eagle, 6845 N. Milwaukee, Niles, RSVP to John Szeszol at (773) 852-2013.

St. Christopher School: seeking alumni and families for 9:30 a.m. Nov. 16 Mass and reception, school tours, 14611 S. Keeler, Midlothian, (708) 389-5923.

St. Laurence High School: Viking Pride dinner, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8, $50/person, in cafeteria, 5556 W. 77th St., call Joe Faber at (708) 458-6900.

St. Edmund School (Oak Park): seeking class of 1958 to celebrate Nov. 8, call Rosemary at (224) 402-1059.

St. Rita of Cascia High School: monthly luncheon for Ritamen, noon Nov. 12, in chapel foyer, 7740 S. Western, RSVP to Trish, at (773) 925-5029.

St. George School: seeking all alumni for parish 75th anniversary in 2009, call (708) 532-2626 to be on mailing list, or visit www.stgeorgeschool. org.

St. Nicholas of Tolentine School: marks 100 years in May 16, 2009, at 2 p.m. Mass with school open house and dinnerdance at Georgios 6-11 p.m., call Fr. Stan to RSVP, (773) 735-1121.

St. (Blessed) Agnes of Bohemia School: will mark 105th anniversary in 2009-20010; call Michele at (773) 522-0143, Ext. 110 to be put on mailing list.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

St. Frances of Rome Parish: household items, toys, CDs, more, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 25-26, in the school, 1401 S. Austin, Cicero, (708) 652-2140.

Resurrection Retirement Community: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15, 7262 W. Peterson, (773) 594- 0093.

St. Joseph Hospital Clothes Closet Shop: 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 31, beanie babies, crafts of India, new children's clothing, in Manor Building lower level, 2900 N. Lake Shore, with a tradition of trendy used clothes, books, house wares, for freewill offering; donations of gently used items accepted any time, call (773) 665-3167.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“Profound Preaching”: oneday workshop for priests and deacons, with author Fr. Peter John Cameron, OP, at the Liturgical Institute, 1000 E. Maple, Mundelein, call (847) 834-4542 to register.

Threshold Bible Series: “The Names of Jesus,” 7-8:30 p.m. six weeks starting Nov. 5, at St. Patrick Ministry Office, 991 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, call (847) 234-1401, Ext. 204.

“Gratefulness: Key to Joy”: Sr. Marianne Saieg, 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8, $50, at Mayslake Ministries, 450 E. 22nd St., Suite 170, Lombard, call (630) 323-1620.

Theology of the Body Study Group: 6:30-8 p.m. on second Wednesdays monthly, led by Fr. Thomas Loya, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, (312) 346-4228 for more info.

■ POTPOURRI

Job-Search Two-Day Workshop: employment ministry of St. Francis de Sales Parish, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 (includes lunch), at 135 S. Buesching, Lake Zurich, donation, register by calling (847) 438-6622.

“Difficult Relationships” Series: 12:10-12:55 p.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19, dealing with people, $5 per session, at St. Peter’s in the Loop auditorium, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

“Thought I Was Too Old To Cry”: two part reflection for adults grieving loss of a parent in adult life, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12, at Our Lady of the Ridge Parish, 10859 Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge, call (708) 425-3800.

Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m.- noon Nov. 2, at Mary Seat of Wisdom, 1352 S. Cumberland, Park Ridge, call Matthew at (847) 825- 8763 for more info.

Planning a Catholic Funeral: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 with Deacon Glen Tylutki, at St. Barbara School, 8900 Windemere, Brookfield, (708) 485-2900.

Charis Ministries: for young adults, partner with Amate House to collect/sort/deliver 25-ton food stuffs to local pantries, part of Our Living Ignatian series, check out charisministries.org.

Job & Networking Ministry: “Your 45 Day Job Search Plan,” 7-9:15 p.m. Oct. 27, at St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, call Bob Podgorski at (847) 925- 6005.

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.

Irish Music School of Chicago: family and friends session, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, come and enjoy the sessions by young and old, as students entertain on tin whistle, fiddle, flute and more, no charge, at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687- 9323.