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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

FAX: (312) 534-7310

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■ 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.

■ DEVOTIONS

St. John Cantius Church: Pontifical Tridentine Mass, midnight Dec. 24, celebrated by Bishop Joseph Perry; 12:30 p.m. Christmas Day, Tridentine Mass, 825 N. Carpenter, (312) 243-7373, or visit www.cantius.org

Christmas Midnight Mass: carols 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24, rector’s reception follows Mass; 11 a.m. Mass on Christmas Day, at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine, 1122 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.

Holy Family Church: 10 p.m. Mass Dec. 24; 9:45 a.m. Mass Dec. 25, 1080 W. Roosevelt, (312) 492-8442.

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.

New Year’s Eve Communion Service: 7 p.m. Dec. 31, St. Irenaeus Church, Indianwood and Orchard streets, Park Forest, (708) 748-6891.

Novena to St. Rita of Cascia: 6 p.m. confessions, 7 p.m. Mass Jan. 1 with devotions, and every first Thursday, in St. Rita High School Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western, (773) 925-6600.

Feast of the Epiphany: Masses 8:30 and 11 a.m. Jan. 4; 11 a.m. Mass includes traditional Le Befana children’s pilgrimage, at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine, 1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.

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

Eucharistic Adoration: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 7, with devotion to St. Peregrine 7-8 p.m., at St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-1370.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

Christmas Concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 21, by children’s choir of Immaculate Conception BVM School, free-will offering, 2944 E. 88th St., (773) 768-2100.

Canticum Novum Choir Concerts: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 21, St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 5300 S. Natoma, (773) 586-1223; and following 11:30 a.m. Mass Dec. 28, at St. Barbara Church, 2859 S. Throop, (312) 842-7979, freewill offering.

Polish Christmas Carols “Koledy”: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 21, listen, hum or join in, at St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-1370.

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.

Christmas Choral Concert: featuring the Oak Park Concert Chorale and the Paul Lindblad Choristers, presenting “Magnificat,” by Vivaldi and traditional and modern carols, 4 p.m. Dec. 21, free-will offering, at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson, secured parking off Van Buren, (773) 638-0159, Ext. 102, or www.ols-chicago.org.

“Alice in Wonderland”: quirky new take on the children’s classic, presented by Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences, Jan. 13-March 3, at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, at DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theater, 60 E. Balbo, call box office at (312) 922-1999 for dates, tickets and special events.

■ EXHIBITS

“Exemption from Occupation”: contemporary photography by Keith Stanton (Arizona), Jan. 16-Feb. 20, with opening reception and gallery talk with artist 7 p.m. Jan. 16; museum hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sun.; $5/adults, $2.50/children under 12, at Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski, call (773) 582-6500 for more info.

■ LECTURES

SpeakOut Illinois Conference: “Rekindle the Fire,” Jan. 31 at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, program will feature talks by Fr. Thomas Euteneuer and Dr. Alveda King, with presentation of the Henry Hyde Leadership Award to Phyllis Schlafly; emcee will be Christian radio personality Sandy Rios; program includes “Teenspeak,” program for teens to be able to network and be better informed, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 31, teen registration $25, includes lunch, materials, for more information or to RSVP, call (312) 422- 9300.

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.

■ MEETINGS

“To Be Joyful Again”: support group for widows and widowers, meet 7 p.m. on first and third Thursdays, at Holy Family Church, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness, for more info, call Elaine at (847) 705-9886.

Charis Ministries for Young Adults: for those in their 20s and 30s, visit www.charisministries.org for information about events.

Chicago Catholic University Club: dancing to the music of the Stan Warren Trio, hosted by the Spares Sunday Evening Club, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 28, at the American Legion Hall, 9757 W. Pacific, Franklin Park, for more info, call Loretta at (773) 384- 6575.

Southwest Archdiocesan

Singles: New Year’s dinner, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, at Papa Joe’s, 10745 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn, RSVP to Kevin at (708) 423-4271 by Dec. 29.

Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: for events, call Singles Hotline at (708) 450-8280 or visit www.caci.org.

■ PILGRIMAGES

Tour of Southern Poland: June 25-July 8, personally escorted by Lucyna Migala, artistic director of the Lira Ensemble, call (773) 508- 7040.

Oberammergau: Sept. 9-19, 2010, daily Mass at Catholic sites in Germany, Switzerland and France, including tickets for Passion Play, for brochure, call Fr. John Mulvihill at (847) 433-1494.

Passion Play 2010: worldfamous presentation in Oberammergau, Germany, every 10 years since 1634, June 17-26, 2010, and visiting other European cities with Fr. Jim Presta, call Sally Walsh at (773) 973-9705 for more information.

■ RETREATS

Day of Recollection for Religious: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 10, with Fr. Michael Danek, CR, with Mass, lunch, reconciliation, Benediction, at St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, call Sr. Ann Schaffer at (773) 545- 8300, Ext. 307.

New Year’s Evening of Renewal: begins 7 p.m. Dec. 31, presented by Fr. Ronald Stua, CMF, includes conferences, Mass, refreshments; concludes on New Year’s Day with morning prayer and breakfast, for overnight or evening only reservations, call Sr. Rosemary Duncan at (773) 528- 6300.

Women’s Retreat: Jan. 9-10, with presenter, Joseph Malham, hosted by the women of St. Patrick Parish, Lake Forest, at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, RSVP to Sally Willis at (847) 295-0575, or www.stpatric k lakeforest.org.

■ REUNIONS

St. Giles School: seeking class of 1987 for Dec. 28 reunion, call (708) 383-6279, Ext. 505, or go to www.stgilesschool.org/alumni.

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.

St. Mary of Czestochowa School: seeking alumni and friends for Mass, brunch and career day 8 a.m. to mid-morning March 19; celebrant Fr. James Antiporek, a memorial for the Sisters of St. Joseph, TOSF who taught at the school for 101 years, and Alumnus of the Year John Klosak, RSVP to (708) 656-5010, or e-mail school@stmaryofczest ochowa.org.

“Bread of Life” Young People’s Retreat: response to World Youth Day challenge, with prayer, singing, learning about our Catholic faith, Feb. 27-March 1, at St. Benedict Parish, 2215 W. Irving Park, call (773) 588-6484, Ext. 204 for more info, or visit www.breadoflifechicago.org.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Discernment Series for Young Adults: “Called,” for those who ask, “How do I know what God is calling me to?” and other questions, join others to hear a different speaker each session, starts 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 6, with Fr. Tom McCarthy, OSA, on “Called to be the Body of Christ,” at the Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 W. Fullerton, free, but register by calling (312) 534-5240, or e-mail [email protected].

Prayer Vigil for Life: join for part or all, at 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 3 and/or Feb. 7; vigil will be held along public sidewalk from 14470 LaGrange Road, Orland Park, for more info, call Bill Beckman at (312) 422-9300.

“Treasures of the Triduum”: one-day workshop Jan. 20, 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, Mundelein, for more information and to register, call (847) 837- 4542.

Theology on Tap “Winter Style”: for ages 20s-30s, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, with Fr. Britto Berchmans, a speaker/conversation evening on connections between faith and everyday life, free, at St. Nicholas Parish Oldershaw Hall, 806 Ridge, Evanston, for more info or to RSVP (optional), contact Brian at (773)334-5695 or [email protected].

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends: rediscover joy, intimacy and romance in your marriage, Feb. 27-March 1 or May 1-3, call Jim and Kris at (800) 442-3554 or visit www.wwmechicago gary.org.

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

First Saturday Speaker Series: Fr. Anthony Jelinek, persecuted by the secret police in his native Hungary, will speak following 5 p.m. Mass Jan. 3 and rosary at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1300 N. Noble, (773) 278-2470; social follows at the Ark Café, 1209 N. Noble.

Morning Scripture Study: Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 15-May 21, at St. Patrick Parish Center, 950 W. Everett, Lake Forest, contact Jo Ann Bednar, at (847) 234-1401, ext. 208. www.stpatrick-lakeforest.org

Parish Mission: with Fr. Bill Burton, OFM, theologian/scholar, presenting “The Table Fellowship of Jesus and the Bible,” 7-9 p.m. Jan. 11-13, in the main church of St. Patrick Parish, 950 W. Everett Road, Lake Forest, for more info, call Brett at (847) 234-1401, ext. 204. www.stpatrick-lakeforest.org

Echoes of Faith “Prayer & Spirituality” Discussion Group: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 7- Jan. 28, or Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 4-25, at St. Patrick Parish, 950 W. Everett Road, Lake Forest, call Brett Swearingen for more info, at (847) 234-1401, ext. 204, or see www.stpatrick-lakefo rest.org

■ POTPOURRI

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

“Family-Friendly New Years Eve”: 4-8 p.m., buffet dinner 5 p.m. and ringing in the New Year in Dublin time at 6 p.m. with sparkling juice toast for the children and champagne toast for adults, live entertainment by John Dillon, tickets $27.50/adults, $10/ages 4-12, free/ages 3 and under, Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, RSVP to (708) 687-9323.

“New Year’s Eve Gala”: dinner- dance, with the music of Sean O’Donnell and Tone Productions, tickets $65/person that includes four hours premium bar, fivecourse dinner, champagne at midnight, and party favors, at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, must RSVP to (708) 687- 9323.

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.

24th Annual Women’s Wellness Weekend: to replenish mind, body, and spirit, includes fun, laughs and friends, sponsored by Little Company of Mary Wellness Center, Feb. 20-22, from speakers, workshops, meals, chair massages, to linedancing, and wine/cheese party and live entertainment; at Marriott Oak Brook, per person rate, twonights, double room/$312; single room/$335, or a double room one-night stay $208; or single room/$223, enroll by Feb. 9, for more info, call (708) 424-9988.

Interpreting and Understanding Dreams: presented by Fr. Robert Rohrich, 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 26, free program for men and women, at Sacred Heart Ministry Center, 8245 W. 111th St., for more info, call Mary or Bob at (708) 598-7311.

Little Sisters of the Poor: openings for personnel director and for a business office manager at Chicago facility, 2325 N. Lakewood, e-mail Sister Patricia at [email protected]; also full and part time openings for evenings and night shift nursing staff employees to provide loving care to elderly poor at Palatine facility, 80 W. Northwest Hwy., call Mike at (847) 358-5700.