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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
The Catholic New World
3525 S. Lake Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653

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■ ANNIVERSARIES

Lithuanian American Roman Catholic Women’s Alliance: Chapter 75 marks 50th anniversary with luncheon/entertainment, 11 a.m. Dec. 9, $15, at Garden Chalet, 11000 S. Ridgeland, RSVP to Berniece at (773) 233- 3258.

Trinity High School: will mark 90 years of educating women leaders at Mass, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 with Cardinal George, in the school auditorium, 7574 W. Division, River Forest, to RSVP or for more info, call Cindy Cronin at (708) 453-8343.

■ BENEFITS

Catholic Charities Lake County Services: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13-14, high tea, holiday boutique and housewalk tours of four professionally decorated homes in the Wynstone Golf Club community of North Barrington, tickets $60/person, includes motor coach transport to the homes; a 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 tour also includes dinner and silent auction, tickets $150/person, call Kathy at (847) 381-2435 for tickets; Santa will collect non-perishable food items and toys for local needy.

Big Sisters Holiday Brunch: “Christmas in Chicago,” noon Dec. 7, reception/silent auction, brunch 1:15 p.m., in Crystal Ballroom, Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E. Walton, helps Catholic high school scholarship fund, RSVP to (708) 488-8893.

Emmaus Ministries: 18th anniversary luncheon, silent auction, music and testimonials, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Cardinal George keynoter, $50/person, free valet parking, at The Grand Ballroom, 6351 S. Cottage Grove, call (773) 334-6063 for tickets.

■ CRAFTS

St. Priscilla Parish: crafts and rummage sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 6; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7, 6969 W. Addison, for more info call Emily at (773) 777-4903.

Our Lady of Loretto Parish: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 30, 8925 S. Kostner, Hometown, Santa, (708) 424- 7471.

St Patrick Knights of Columbus: Christmas fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, at St Patrick School, 15020 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, call Brian at (847) 651-5362 for more info.

St. Beatrice School: carolers, picture with Santa, bake shop, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, spaghetti dinner Dec. 5; lunch Dec. 6, 4141 N. Atlantic, Schiller Park, (847) 678-1752.

Guerin Prep High School: seeking crafters for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 29 craft show, admission $2, children under 12 free, no strollers, 8001 W. Belmont, River Grove, (708) 453-6233.

St. Nicholas Parish: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7, Pope John XXIII School, 1120 Washington, Evanston, (847) 864- 1185, Ext. 23.

Queen of Martyrs School: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 6, $1 or can of food for local pantry, bake sale, 10200 S. St. Louis, (708) 423- 8110.

■ DEVOTIONS

Novena to St. Rita of Cascia: 6 p.m. confessions available; 7 p.m. Mass, Dec. 4 and every first Thursday, in St. Rita High School shrine chapel, 7740 S. Western, (773) 925-6600.

Thanksgiving Day Mass: 9 a.m. Nov. 27, at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica National Shrine, 3111 W. Jackson, (773) 638-0159, Ext. 102.

Inter-Faith Thanksgiving Service: pastors and ministers of Tinley Park houses of worship lead prayer service 7 p.m. Nov. 23, at St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, (773) 987- 8142.

Thanksgiving Prayer Service/ Food Drive: 9 a.m. Nov. 26, collecting canned goods, other nonperishables and toiletries, drop off at St. Agnes of Bohemia School or Rectory, 2643 S. Central park, (773) 522-0143.

Mass for Beatification of Mother Maria Kaupas: foundress of the Sisters of St. Casimir, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 6, and each first Saturday, at motherhouse chapel, 2601 W. Marquette, (773) 776-1324.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mass and celebration, live music, food, raffles, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, St. Fabian Church, 8300 S. Thomas, Bridgeview, (708) 599-1110.

■ DINNERS

Family Spaghetti Dinner: 5:30- 7 p.m. Dec. 5, $7/age 12 and older, $5/under age 12, in Pope John XXIII School cafeteria, 1120 Washington, Evanston; tree lighting ceremony follows in church, 806 Ridge, (847) 864-1185.

“Deck the Halls”: wine reception and candlelight dinner, followed by Christmas reflection, $25/person, at Carmelite Center, 8433 Bailey, Darien, RSVP by Dec. 1, to (630) 969-4141.

“Excellence Award Dinner- Dance”: honoring Ambassador to Canada, Ginte Damusis, from the Republic of Lithuania; black tie reception 5 p.m. Dec. 14, $125/person, in Amber Ballroom of Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski, RSVP by Dec. 11 to (773) 582-6500.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

Organ Concert Honoring Christ the King: presented by Geoff Pautsch, 3 p.m. Nov. 23, free-will offering, for restoration of parish’s three-manual 1964 Reuter Organ, at St. Denis Church, 8301 S. St. Louis, (773) 434-3313.

Chicago Chorale: solemn vespers for Advent, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, free, at Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen, (773) 306-6195.

William Ferris Chorale Christmas Concert: 8 p.m. Dec. 5, with guest artists Stephen Hartman harpist and Richard Hoskins organist, directed by Paul French, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 708 W. Belmont, tickets $30, $25 or $20; also “A Good Old Fashioned Christmas” available on CD for $18, call (773) 325- 2000.

Handel’s “Messiah”: doors open 7 p.m. Dec. 6, performance 7:30 p.m. by St. John Cantius Sine Nomine choir and orchestra, tickets $25; a free lecture on the work precedes the concert at 6:30 p.m., by Robert Kindrick of the University of Chicago, 825 N. Carpenter, for more info, call (312) 243-7373; to reserve babysitting call (815) 568-7936.

Handel’s “Messiah”: sung by the 60-voice Chicago Chorale, 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, at Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt, call (773) 306-6195.

“Jazz from Every Angle” Concert: 2 p.m. Nov. 23, featuring Janice Borla, one-woman jazz tornado singer, tickets $21, or $23 at door, $15/seniors/students, at Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, 1515 W. Ogden, (708) 579-8922.

“Cathedral Christmas”: world premiere of an original oratorio by H. Ricardo Ramirez, “The Great Event,” about Mary’s apparition to Juan Diego on hill of Tepeyac, with festive music, doors open 7 p.m. Dec. 12, $25/general admission, $50/preferred seating, patron/ benefactor packages available, Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State, call (312) 573-4425 or visit www.holynamecathedral. org/cathedralchristmas.

Lessons & Carols: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14, also Benediction and Eucharistic adoration with Bishop Francis Kane presider; with St. Cecilia Choir and St. Julian Eymard adult and children’s choirs, $10, at St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 E. Biesterfield, Elk Grove Village, for more info, call Paul at (847) 985-8212.

St. Michael’s Old Town Concert Chorale & Orchestra: special guest, Chicago Children’s Choir, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Handel’s “Messiah” and favorite carols of the season, tickets $25-$50, at 1633 N. Cleveland, call (312) 642- 2498.

“Sounds of Christmas” Concert: 2 p.m. Dec. 7, featuring Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra with the Mundelein Seminary Christmas Choir, free will offering, in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, 1000 E. Maple, Mundelein, first come first serve, (847) 970-4830.

Tony Ocean’s Christmas Show: Vegas entertainer does vocal music of Sinatra, Martin, David, Darin, Bennett and Tom Jones, doors open 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10; dinner 7 p.m., $24/person, hosted by St. Robert Bellarmine Men’s Club, 4646 N. Austin, call rectory, (773) 777-2666 for tickets.

First Friday Movie Night: is on second Friday at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12, “Guadalupe” with English subtitles, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, (312) 346-4228.

“Wonderful Counselor”: Christmas concert with bell choir and adult and youth choir ensembles, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, refreshments, (708) 687- 1370.

“Blue Nativity”: presented by Quest Theatre Ensemble, with large-scale puppetry, music and the “greatest story every told,” free, for all ages, 3-3:45 p.m. Dec. 14, at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood, (773) 445- 7711.

Lira Ensemble “Polish Carols”: 3 p.m. Jan. 4, tickets in advance only, $45/person-$50/person, $75/includes post-concert reception, at Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash, (773) 508- 7040.

Advent Lessons and Carols: 3 p.m. Dec. 7, with choir of St. Mary Church, Des Plaines; at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica National Shrine, 3111 W. Jackson, (773) 638-0159, Ext. 102.

“Sister’s Christmas Catechism:” doors open 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14, pre-sale tickets $25, $30/at door, benefits St. Priscilla School, 7001 W. Addison, call (773) 545-8840.

■ GAMES PARTIES

St. Ladislaus Parish: doors open 5 p.m. every Thursday; bingo at 7 p.m., church hall, 3343 N. Long, (773) 725-2300.

Card/Bunco Party: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3, with luncheon, $10/person, hosted by Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club, at St. Ferdinand School Hall, 3131 N. Mason, RSVP to Dolores Schoewe, at (663) 685-1762.

■ LECTURES

Fr. Dudley Day, O.S.A.: former executive director of the Institute on Religious Life, “Teaching the Faith in the Modern World,” noon Dec. 12 luncheon, $30, hosted by Catholic Citizens Forum, Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP by Dec. 9 to Maureen at (708) 352-5834.

Bishop Demetrios Mokissa: chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, on “The Abolition of the Death Penalty: A Fight for Righteousness,” coffee 9 a.m., lecture 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 4, $6, hosted by Theology South, call Donatta at (708) 422-1635 for more info.

First Friday Club: speaker Fr. Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension Society, noon-1:15 p.m. Dec. 5, $35/guests, Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP by Dec. 2 to (312) 466-9610.

Kathy Kelly: with Voices in the Wilderness, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Siena Center Advent lecture on how people in dire distress find ways to build a future for their children, $10, at Dominican University Priory Auditorium, 7200 Division, River Forest, (708) 714-9105.

Book of Kells Discussion: 2 p.m. Nov. 30, led by artist/teacher Frank Crowley, free, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 28207035.

■ MEETINGS

Theology of the Body Study Group: 6:30-8 p.m. meets monthly on second Wednesday, free, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, (312) 346-4228.

Lake County Council of Catholic Nurses: Advent program, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 6, prayer in chapel of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary; Mass 9 a.m., brunch, $25/new-comers, at Rte. 176, Mundelein, RSVP to Marian at (847) 548-1309.

Job & Networking Ministry: “Acing the Phone Screen,” 7-9:15 p.m. Nov. 24, talk by professional recruiter, at St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates; 9-11 a.m. Dec. 6, “Resume Review,” with six reviewers offering tips, at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park, Arlington Heights, call Bob Podgorski at (847) 925-6005 for info.

Chicago Catholic University Club: Christmas party, 11 a.m. Dec. 6, at Des Plaines Elks Club, guests $20, members $10, luncheon and entertainment, call Mary at (773) 434-2602 for tickets.

New Beginnings: dinner at Lou Malnati’s in Schaumburg, 6:39 p.m. Nov. 30, RSVP to Dan at (847) 965-8072.

Catholic Women’s Club of Lake County: 11:30 a.m. Dec. 11, with a rosary, a luncheon, business meeting and program of Gregorian Chant by some of Brothers of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius Parish, at St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset, Waukegan, call Carol at (847) 356-3042 for more info.

Secular Franciscans: for married or single laity, clergy, bishops, priests or deacons, meet at 1:15 p.m. on third Sundays, for spiritual nourishment through prayer, formation, fellowship, at St. Juliana Convent, 7200 N. Osceola, call Florence at (847) 966-7612 or Dale at (773) 774-7779.

Pathways Singles: wine/ cheese holiday open house, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 6, $5, bring snack to share, great for new folks, in Green Room at Holy Family Parish Center, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, call Maureen at (847) 852-0819 for more info.

■ PILGRIMAGES

Shrines of Mexico: with Fr. Joe Noonan, Dec. 7-13, 2008, celebrate feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, visit shrines and climb pyramids, call (312) 602-5373.

■ RETREATS

Day of Reflection for Religious: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6, with Fr. Dennis Sanders, CR, with reconciliation, Mass, Benediction, at St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, call Sr. Ann Schaffer, at (773) 545-8300, Ext. 307.

Advent Women’s Retreat: reflections on Dante’s “Divine Comedy,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6 (coffeeand at 8:30 a.m.), with Daughter of St. Paul Sr. Margaret Joseph, space limited, $25 includes lunch, at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, RSVP to (312) 346- 4228.

Advent Day of Reflection and Reconciliation: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13, inspiring presentations, $20/in advance, $25/at door, includes lunch, Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.

■ REUNIONS

“Annual West Side Reunion”: seeking past parishioners and alums of St. Joseph Mission/ School for 9:45 a.m. Mass Nov. 30, refreshments follow, at Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt, RSVP by Nov. 28 to Martha Doyle Burns at (708) 544- 1986.

Ritamen Monthly Luncheon: Mass 8 a.m. Dec. 12, brunch follows, at St. Rita High School, 7740 S. Western, RSVP to Trish at (773) 925-5029 by Dec. 5.

St. Hubert School: alumni Mass and reception with open house, Mass 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24, reception follows, tour of school, 705 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, RSVP to dherrmann@sthubertschool. com.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

St. Benedict the African (East) Parish: doors open 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Dec. 3-4, at 6550 S. Harvard, (773) 873-4464.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“Let’s Take Back Christmas”: “sacred sanity for the holy days,” with Fr. Bob Pawell, OFM, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, at St. Barbara Parish, 4008 Prairie, Brookfield, for more info, call Deacon Dave at (708) 485-6614.

“Advent: Pondering the Beloved”: all are invited to share in Mary’s experience, 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 1-15, $10/per session, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, call (708) 482- 5088.

Advent Visit: Tea at Techny’s: 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 3, with Judy Logue recalling ancient Advent stories, $20, at Divine Word Missionaries, 1835 Waukegan Road, Techny, RSVP to Marcia at (847) 272-7600.

Monthly Witness for Life: prayers in front of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, for more info, call Bill at (312) 422-9300.

First Saturday Speaker Series: Wayne Weible on “Investigating Medjugorje,” following 5 p.m. Mass Dec. 6, at St. Stanislaus Kostka, 1300 North Noble, talk at 7 p.m. at The Ark Café, 1209 N. Noble, (773) 278-2470.

■ POTPOURRI

Misericordia Holiday Brunches: seatings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14, $55/adults, $12.95/children, ages 6-12, limited seating, 6300 N. Ridge, RSVP to (773) 273-4189.

Christmas Ornament Workshop: 1 p.m. Dec. 6, learn to make unique Lithuanian Christmas ornaments from white plastic drinking straws, bring your own scissors, a pencil and ruler; nonmembers/$ 15, children under 12/$6, fee includes straws, needle, thread, instruction sheet and admission to Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski, documentary on Lith customs follows, refreshments; to register, call (773) 582-6500.

“Friends of Regina” Luncheon: 11 a.m. Dec. 3, guest speaker, Sr. Donna Markham, OP, prioress and alumna of Regina, 701 Locust, Wilmette, RSVP to (847) 256-7660, Ext. 224.

New Year’s Eve Party: doors open 7 p.m. Dec. 31, $25/person, includes hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast and entertainment, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, call (773) 282- 7035, Ext. 10.

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

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 McGrath, at (773) 722-7440.

Slovak Christmas Tree on Display: decorated with ornaments from the Slovak Republic, sponsored by the Rev. John Spitkovsky District of the Catholic Slovak Union; also 55 other national trees exhibited, now until Jan. 4, at Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore, for more info, call (773) 684-1414.

“What is Your Why?”: 9 a.m.- noon Dec. 6, find what motivates you, $25, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, RSVP to (630) 837- 7486.

Weekly Events at Gaelic Park: Tuesdays are Trivia Nights, organize teams of four; Thursdays Traditional Music Night with performances of Irish music by students; Friday Nights Pat Guinnee entertains in the pub; Saturday Night there is music by “The Long Necks,” 6119 147th St., call (708) 687-9323 for more info.

Book Launch: writer, performer Mike Houlihan with his new book, “Hooliganism,” will read from book and sign and sell copies, during bazaar and bake sale at Irish American Heritage Center, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 4626 N. Knox, call (773) 282-7035, Ext. 10 for more info.

Santa’s Breakfast: Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m., pancake breakfast, bake sale, games and Santa, $6/adults, $4/children, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 3820 N. Spaulding, (773) 478- 1157.

Breakfast with Santa: after Masses Dec. 14, with holiday craft projects for children, tickets $5/each or $20/family, at St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 1125 Harrison, La Grange Park, call (708) 354-1642 for tickets.