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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
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■ ANNIVERSARIES

Trinity High School: will mark 90 years of educating women leaders at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 Mass 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.

Five Holy Martyrs Parish: beginning year of centennial celebrations to culminate with a concelebrated Mass with Cardinal George on Nov. 9, 2009, at 4327 S. Richmond, www.fiveholymartyrs. org.

■ BENEFITS

Catholic Charities d’Vine Affair: tasting of fine wines, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 25, $100/person, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP to Elizabeth at (312) 655-7912.

■ CRAFT FAIRS

St. Helen Parish: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7, in gym, 2347 w. Augusta, (773) 486-1055.

■ DEVOTIONS

Advent Mass in Filipino Tradition: Simbang Gabi novena of Advent Masses, 7 p.m. Dec. 18 (third night), hosted by St. George Parish, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, light dinner reception follows, (708) 532-2243.

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Bilingual Mass and Fiesta: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14, at St. Damian Church, 5250 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, (708) 532-4117.

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

Candlelight Service of Advent and Christmas Lessons and Carols: 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21, with parish choirs and guest instrumentalists, at St. Philip the Apostle Church,1962 Old Willow, Northfield, (847) 446-8383.

Christmas Midnight Mass: carols 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24, rector’s reception follows Mass, at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine, 11224 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: festive Mass 12:15 p.m. Dec. 12, at St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372- 5111.

Monastery of the Holy Cross: first vespers 5:15 p.m. Dec. 24; Mass 8 p.m.; lauds 7 a.m. Dec. 25, Mass 10 a.m., solemn vespers 5:15 p.m., at 3111 S. Aberdeen, (773) 927-7424, Ext. 202.

Christmas Eve Mass: church reopens at 10 p.m. Dec. 24, readings and carols by choir and strings 11 p.m., Mass at midnight, St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, (312) 372-5111.

St. John Cantius Church: Christmas Eve Mass: 11 p.m. Dec. 24, 825 N. Carpenter, 312-243- 7373.

“Live Nativity”: 6-7 p.m. Dec. 20, with procession outside St. Patrick’s main church, 950 W. Everett, Lake Forest, (847) 234- 1401.

St. Monica Prayer Group: 7 p.m. Mass and novena prayers on second Wednesday every month, intention is to pray our loved ones back to the faith, at St. Thomas More Church, at 8100 S. California, for more info, call Ellen at (708) 309-5046.

Pro-Life Holy Hour: adoration 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Thursdays before First Fridays, with Benediction, at St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, (708) 422-2400.

Marytown Devotions: 7 p.m First Fridays, rosary, Sacred Heart devotions, Mass, 11:30 a.m. First Saturdays, devotions and noon Mass, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, (847) 367-7800.

Novena to Our Lady of Siluva: Mass 7 p.m. every second Friday of the month, and prayers to “the Lourdes of Lithuania,” at Nativity BVM Church, 6812 S. Washtenaw, (773) 776-4600.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. first Fridays, ending with pro-life holy hour 3-4 p.m., at St. Pancratius Church, 4025 S. Sacramento, (773) 523-2400.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

Advent Lessons and Carols: Dec. 7, 3 p.m. with choir of St. Mary Church, Michael Hining, violin and Mary Gifford, conductor, at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson, (773) 638-0159.

Regina Dominican Christmas Concert: spirit, song, fun, showcasing chorale and orchestra, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, free, at high school, 701 Locust, Wilmette, (847) 256- 7660.

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

“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.

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.

“Cathedral Christmas”: world premiere of an original oratorio by H. Ricardo Ramirez, “The Great Event,” story of Mary’s apparition to Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac in 1531, with festive seasonal music, doors open 7 p.m. Dec. 12, $25/general admission,$ 50/preferred seating, patron and benefactor packages available, Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State, call (312) 573-4425.

St. Michael in Old Town Concert Chorale & Orchestra: special guest, the 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.

Tony Ocean’s Christmas Show: Vegas entertainer does vocal music of Sinatra, Martin, 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 at (773) 777-2666 for tickets.

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

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

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

■ 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.

DePaul Geographical Society: speaker Euan Hague, Scottish expatriate, on “Poetry, Politics and Possibilities: A Scottish Journey,” 1:30 p.m. Jan. 10, $2/person, at DePaul’s Schmitt Center, 2320 N. Kenmore, Room 154, for more info, call (773) 325-7871.

Sr. Anne Flanagan, FSP: author of series on St. Paul running in The Catholic New World, is available for talks in parishes or for groups during the Year of St. Paul, on “Life and Legend of St. Paul (in art),” “St. Paul and the Bible,” or “The Five Big Ideas We Get from St. Paul,” call her at (312) 346-4228.

Ladda “Tammy” Duckworth: wounded Iraq War veteran, director, Ill. Veterans’ Affairs, noon-1:15 p.m. Jan. 9, luncheon guests $35, hosted by First Friday Club at the Union League Club, 65 w. Jackson, RSVP by Jan. 6 to (312) 466-9610.

Irish American Books and Authors Discussion Group: led by Virginia Gibbons, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, “An Irish Christmas,” by John B. Keane; and “How the Irish Invented Slang,” by Daniel Cassidy, at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035.

Charles Fanning: award-winning author and Irish scholar, will discuss, read from and sign his new five-volume series, 2 p.m. Sec. 14, free, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 272-7035

■ MEETINGS

Job & Networking Ministry: one-on-one networking and socializing with refreshments, 7- 9:15 p.m. Dec. 8, at St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, for more info, call Bob Podgorski at (847) 925-6005.

New Beginnings Singles: 6 p.m. Dec. 11, dinner at Elephant Bar in Golf Mill Shopping Center, Niles, then a 7:30 p.m. movie nearby, call Dan at (847) 846- 9700 to RSVP.

Charis Ministries: for adults in their 20s-30s, “Looking Through the Lens of Faith,” Advent day of reflection on finding God in everyday lives, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13, $60/person, includes lunch, Loyola Lake Shore campus, call (773) 508-3237 to RSVP and for more information.

Spirit and Truth Prayer Group: meets 7 p.m. every Thursday for eucharistic adoration at the Sanctuary of The Divine Mercy, 1300 N. Noble; can also meet at 6 p.m. for a meal together at the Ark Café, 1209 N. Noble, before adoration.

Courage-Chicago: weekly prayer/discussion 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.

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.

Calix Society: new Chicagoland unit for Catholic alcoholics maintaining sobriety through AA fellowship, 9 a.m.- noon Dec. 27, and each fourth Saturday, St. John Vianney’s lower level, 46 N. Wolf, Northlake, call Ellen at (847) 583-0274.

■ RETREATS

Teen Advent Retreat: for high school students, teachers and youth ministers, 6 p.m. Dec. 12 Mexican dinner, 7:30 p.m. program begins, confessions, closes with carol-singing 10:30 p.m., led by author Fr. Richard Veras and hosted by Communion & Liberation, at St. Giles Parish, 1045 N. Columbian, Oak Park, RSVP to Terese at (773) 322- 2337.

Day of Prayer: “Hope in a Time of Waiting” with Fr. Jordan Kelly, OP, Mass 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6, with prayers for beatification of Mother Maria Kaupas, refreshments, two conferences, prayer time, confessions and Benediction, $15 includes lunch, at Sisters of St. Casimir Motherhouse 2601 W. Marquette, call (773) 776-1324.

Advent Day of Reflection and Reconciliation: “To Bear Witness to the Light,” with Pauline Viviano, Mater Dei Award winner, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13, registration/coffee 8:30 a.m., $25/at door, includes lunch, at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, call (312) 421-3757, Ext. 123.

Days of Recollection: talks on Ignatian spirituality, confession, Benediction, Mass, by Miles Christi priests, 6:15-9:15 p.m. Dec. 19, at St. Mary's Franciscan Monastery, 14246 Main, Lemont; also 12:45-5 p.m. Dec. 20 at Little Sisters of the Poor, 80 W. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, for more into call Joan at (847) 966-1369.

■ REUNIONS

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@sthu bertschool. com.

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

St. (Blessed) Agnes of Bohemia School: will mark 105th anniversary in 2009-2010; call Michele at (773) 522-0143, Ext. 110 to be put on mailing list.

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

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Parish Mission: with Fr. Tom McCarthy, OSA, “The Sacraments: Treasures of Our Faith,” 7 p.m. Dec. 7-9, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 10621 S. Kedvale, Oak Lawn, (708) 425-2850.

Friar Johnpaul Cafiero: “Living the Advent Message,” 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, reflection on sacred season of the Lord’s coming, $10, at Holy Family Parish, 2415 West Palatine Rd., Inverness, to register, call (847) 907-3400.

“Treasures of the Triduum”: one-day workshop Jan. 20, led by Fr. Douglas Martis and Fr. Michael Fuller, for preachers, liturgy directors, musicians and all who want to go more deeply into the paschal mystery, at the Liturgical Institute, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, 1000 E. Maple, Mundelein, for more information and to register, call (847) 837- 4542.

Monthly Witness for Life: prayers in front of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 13, for more info, call Bill at (312) 422-9300.

Bible Study on Writings of St. Paul: Little Rock Scripture Study, “St. Paul’s Letters from Prison,” Thursdays, ongoing-Jan. 22, with holiday breaks, morning or evening sessions, no previous Bible study necessary, at St. Mary Parish, Fremont Center, 22333 W. Erhart, Mundelein, call (847) 223- 0010.

■ POTPOURRI

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

“Skate With Santa”: 1-3 p.m. Dec. 14, $2/skater; bring own skates or rent pair for $1; snacks and treats for sale, make a holiday craft for $1, in St. Viator Grade School Recreation Center, 3644 N. Kedvale, hosted by parish social club, call school at (773) 545-2173 for more info.

Breakfast with Santa: after all Masses Dec. 7, $7/adults; $10/child includes photo with Santa, at Five Holy Martyrs Bishop Abramowicz Center, 4327 S. Richmond, (773) 254-3636.

Marillac House Social Center: need volunteers to tutor children one-on-one with homework, mostly K-6 grades, or with math and computer skills, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 212 S. Francisco, call Sr. Maureen McGrath at (773) 722-7440.

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 Needs: prolife outreach is in need of toddler beds, baby cribs, mattresses, sheets, blankets, also Polaroid film and paper plates, etc., for Dec. 20 and 22 party for children and their moms, call (773) 794- 1313 for sites in Chicago, Evergreen Park and Des Plaines or for pick-up.

Celebrating Winter Solstice: 7 p.m. Dec. 20, bring a candle for a simple rituals about darkness and light, refreshments follow, free will offering, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, call (630) 837- 7486.

New Year’s Eve Gala: catered buffet dinner, champagne toast, appetizers at midnight, DJ and live entertainment, $35/person by Dec. 22; dancing and entertainment only, $25/person, at St. Marcelline Parish, 820 Springinsguth, Schaumburg, call LaVerne at (847) 322-1976.

Holiday Baseball Camp: 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3-4, for grades 5-8, individual and group instruction, $75/player one day; $125 two days, De La Salle Institute, 3434 S. Michigan, contact coach Nick Bridich at (312) 842-7355, ext. 207 or at [email protected].