Around the Archdiocese

St. Roman Parish: celebrating 75th anniversary at 4 p.m. Oct. 23 Mass with Cardinal George, 2311 S. Washtenaw; dinner-dance Oct. 30, $35/person; $20/children, at Wishing Well Concordia, Cicero, RSVP to (773) 247-6645.

St. Thaddeus Church: marking 45th anniversary, at 9 a.m. Mass Nov. 7 with Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, 9540 S. Harvard, (773) 568-7077.

National Shrine of St. Jude: marking 75 years with Claretian Missionaries’ “Celebration of Hope,” 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 9, honoring the Arturo Velasquez Family, the St. Jude Police League and Sr. Patricia Crowley, OSB, $100/person, at Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, RSVP to Cindy at (312) 236-7782, Ext. 524 by Oct. 29.

St. Louise De Marillac Parish: marking 50th anniversary at 11 a.m. Nov. 21 Mass with Bishop Thad Jakubowski, 1144 Harrison, La Grange Park, (708) 352-7388.

-- BENEFITS

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine: award dinner, 6 p.m. Nov. 19, honoring Bishop Wilton Gregory and Dr. J. Paul O’Keefe, tickets $500/person, at Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan, RSVP to (312) 915-6451.

-- CRAFTS

St. Francis Borgia: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31, at 8033 W. Addison, (773) 625-1118.

St. Celestine Parish: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31, 3020 N. 76th Ct., Elmwood Park, (708) 453-2555.

St. James School: juried craft show, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 140 North, Highwood, (847) 433-1494.

St. Matthew: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6, Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, (847) 891-1220.

St. Priscilla: seeking homemade items only, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 6; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, 6949 W. Addison, (773) 545-8840.

Immaculate Conception Parish: seeking handmade items for Holly Bazaar juried craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13, 1590 Green Bay, Highland Park, call Joyce at (847) 681-0249.

St. Martin de Porres School: seeking crafters for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4-5 Christmas Bazaar, 5112 W. Washington, (773) 287-0206.

St. Clare of Montefalco: seeking crafters for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 event, 2642 W. 55th St., call Dorothy at (708) 492-1103.

Our Lady of Loretto: seeking crafters for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23 show, 8925 S. Kostner, Hometown, call Donna at (708) 857-8133.

St. Louis de Montfort School: seeking crafters for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4 crafts and collectibles show, 8840 S. Ridgeland, Oak Lawn, call Marianne at (708) 599-0695.

Our Lady of The Ridge: seeking crafters for show, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov 6, school hall, 10859 S Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge, call Mary at (708) 425-2487.

St. Albert the Great Home School: crafters and vendors (Avon to Tupperware), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov 6, at 5555 W. State Road, Burbank, (708) 423-0321.

St. Anne Society of St. Turibius: vendor, craft and bake sale Nov. 21, 5646 S. Karlov, call (773) 585-2357.

St. Joseph Home for the Elderly: Auxiliary’s holiday bazaar and raffle, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 6, 80 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, (847) 358-7434.

St. Stanislaus Kostka: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7, Santa/bake sale, 1255 N. Noble, (773) 278-2470.

-- DEVOTIONS

New Adoration Chapel: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, dedicated to Our Lady of All Nations, at Immaculate Conception Parish, 2745 W. 44th St., (773) 523-1402.

Bible Study and Prayer Group: 7 p.m. on first and third Tuesdays, Bibles available at no cost, St. William Parish, 2600 N. Sayre, (773) 637-6565.

Renewal of Vows Ceremony: Mass at 5 p.m. Nov. 13, at Calvert House Catholic Center at University of Chicago, for those who were married or met at the U. of C.; reception follows; to receive formal invitation, call Kathy Dujsik at (773) 288-2311.

German Language Liturgy: All Souls Day Mass, 9:15 a.m. Nov. 7, with mixed chorus; also every Sunday 9:15 a.m. with choir on first Sundays, October-June, at St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 W. Wellington, (773) 728-8127.

Healing Program: hosted by North Suburban Region Charismatic Renewal, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, Techny Towers, Divine Word International, 2001 Waukegan Road, (847) 676-0949.

-- DINNERS

Santa Maria del Popolo School: “Fistful of Dollars” dinner-dance, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13, silent and live auctions; $65/person, includes three-course dinner, open bar and live music at Crowne Plaza, Mundelein, RSVP to (847) 949-2334 during school hours.

Pasta Dinner: doors open 3 p.m. Oct. 24; dinner 4 p.m.; show 5 p.m., $7 for adults, $3 kids 3-11 years; at St. Genevieve Parish Hall, 4835 W. Altgeld, for tickets, call (773) 486-1473.

Fish Fry: lunch, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; dinner 4-7:30 p.m., may dine in and/or carry out, St. Benedict Hall, 2339 W. York, Blue Island, (708) 385-8510.

Awards Dinner: presenting winners of the Josephine L. LiPuma Vocal Scholarship competition, 5 p.m. Nov. 7, hosted by Italian Cultural Center, at Elmcrest Banquets, Elmwood Park, RSVP to (708) 345-3842.

Puerto Rican Holiday Feast: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14, serving pasteles, chicken, rice and gandules, $5; pasteles can be ordered before Nov. 8, at $15/dozen, from rectory, at (773) 235-3646, pick-up 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14; also a rummage sale; donations of clothing, household items and toys for resale appreciated, St. Sylvester’s Hall, 2157 N. Humboldt, (773) 235-3646.

Wine Tasting Event: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30; for those 21 and over; tickets $5, to taste and/or order eight varieties, hosted by Knights of Columbus St. Padre Pio Da Pietrelcina Council #12926, in St. Daniel the Prophet’s Brennan Hall, 5337 S. Natoma, RSVP to Joe Scariano (773) 586-0092.

-- ENTERTAINMENT

“Tales of Wonder”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; 4 p.m. Oct. 24; Marty Haugen’s musical of biblical stories, with children/adult choirs, musicians, dancers; adults/$10; students/$5, St. Julie Billiart Parish, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, call Deanne at (708) 429-6906.

Waswagoning Dance Theatre: 8 p.m. Oct. 30, performing in authentic outfits to traditional music and drumming; each dance will be explained, $20, at Dominican University Auditorium, 7900 W. Division, River Forest, (708) 524-6942.

“Flanagan’s Wake”: (professional production) Nov. 13, doors open 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. food available, St. Florian Gym, 13100 S. Houston, tickets $25 in advance, call (773) 646-4877.

“Seussical”: new musical based on works of Dr. Seuss, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5-6 and 12-13; 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 14; tickets $8 and $5, in St. Tarcissus Parish auditorium, 6030 W. Ardmore, (773) 763-8228.

Bella Voce: "American a cappella Traditions,": from camp songs to campaign songs, chamber choir opens 22nd season, 3 p.m. Oct. 24, $25/person, at St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake, Wilmette, call box office at (312) 461-0723.

David Young in Concert: flutist, 12:10-1:45 p.m. Nov. 1, free, CD's available for purchase, at lower level of St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St., (312) 372-5111.

“American English”: the complete Beatles Experience, 7 p.m. Oct. 23; $35 at door, must be 21 or older, includes 7 p.m. DJ, food and performance at 9 p.m., St. Rita High School, 7740 S. Western, (773) 925-6600, Ext. 6649.

-- EXHIBITS

Art of Claudia Rolando Katinas: now through Nov. 1, Argentinian-born Lithuanian artist’s sculptural murals, gallery open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski, (773) 582-6500.

-- FASHION SHOWS

St. Laurence High School: “Guys & Dolls,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, $35/person, hosted by Mothers Club, at The Mayfield, 6072 Archer, RSVP to (708) 458-6900, Ext. 411.

-- FESTIVALS

“Taste of St. Walter”: following 10:30 a.m. Mass Nov. 7, ethnic cuisine of its parish family, and display of parish ministries, entertainment, food tickets, at Peterson Hall, 11741 S. Western, (773) 779-1515.

-- GAMES PARTIES

“Sister Bernie’s Bingo Bash”: prizes, laughs, 8 p.m. Nov. 6 (doors open 7 p.m.), $22 (ages 14-64); $20 seniors; $25 for all at door, snacks, cash bar, at St. Thecla Parish, 6725 W. Devon, call Carlene at (773) 775-7587.

St. Albert the Great Church: Vegas Nights, 6 p.m.-12 a.m., Nov. 12-13, admission $5, for those 21 and over; free admission 6-7 p.m., food, at 5555 State Road, Burbank, (708) 423-0321.

Queen of Angels Parish: doors open 5 p.m. on Mondays, Early Bird 6:45 p.m., in Guild Hall, 4416 N. Western, (773) 539-7730.

-- HAUNTED HOUSES

Annie’s Frightmare: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22-23; 29-30 for kids ages 11-14; special shows for ages 6-10, noon-3 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30; 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 24; adults/$7; kids/$5, sponsored by St. Anne Youth Ministry and St. Anne Community Theater, in parish center gym, 120 North Ela, Barrington, (847) 382-5300, Ext. 400.

-- LECTURES

“2004 Election and the Catholic Vote”: debate, 12:15-1 p.m. Oct. 27, Mary Higgins for Pres. George Bush; and Siobhan Kolar for Sen. John Kerry; sponsored by Center for Faith and Culture, program of the Ministry in Higher Education Agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, free, at Northwestern University’s Abbot Hall, mezzanine, Religious Life Center, 710 N. Lake Shore, for more info, contact (312) 355.3336 or www.faithandculture.us.

Annie Aggens: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7, slides/lecture, “In the Footsteps of Marquette and Jolliet,” about 60-day travel adventure in a canoe from Wilmette to New Orleans, hosted by DePaul Geographical Society, Schmitt Center, 2320 N. Kenmore, (773) 325-7871.

James Warren: deputy managing editor-features, Chicago Tribune and on TV’s The McLaughlin Group, noon Nov. 5, luncheon $30 for non-members, First Friday Club, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP by Nov. 5 to (312) 466-9610.

Ralph Bonaccorsi: Archdiocesan Office of Conciliation, “Reconciling Families Through Conflict Management:” noon-1 p.m. Oct. 31, lecture/discussion, free, at St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, Karen (847) 998-4704.

“Implementing The Purpose Driven Church:” free conference Oct. 25-27, given by Purpose Driven Ministry evangelist team, first time in Catholic parish; at 7 p.m. Oct. 26, seminar on “Living the Purpose Driven Life.” team director Bret Schrock will speak at all Masses Oct. 23-24; advance registration required, Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine, Inverness, call (847) 359-0042, Ext. 128.

Fr. Edmund F. McCaffrey: political scientist, retreatmaster, “Whatever Happened to Courage in the Church?” noon Nov. 12, luncheon $25, Catholic Citizens Forum, at Chicago Athletic Club, 12 S. Michigan, RSVP to Maureen at (708) 352-5834 by Nov. 10.

Eugene Kennedy: professor emeritus, Chicago’s Loyola University, “The World, The Flesh and The Catholic Church.” 7 p.m. Nov. 3,

-- MEETINGS

Catholic Charities Foster Care Info: 7 p.m. Nov. 2, 651 W. Lake; or 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 10661 S. Roberts, Palos Hills, call (312) 655-7200.

Catholic Charities Adoption Info: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 126 N. Des Plaines, call (312) 655-7086.

Southwest Archdiocesan Singles: casual dining night, meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Culver’s, 18248 S. Sayre, Tinley Park, RSVP to Ken at (708) 423-4271 by Oct. 29.

Sisters in Survival: support group for women recovering from or going through breast cancer; meets 2 p.m. on 3rd Wednesday every month, at Saint Edna’s Hurley Center, 2525 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, for more info, call Margaret Moser, at (847) 398-3362 Ext. 318.

Phoenix Group: support group for those struggling with divorce; meets at 7:30 p.m. on 4th Tuesday every month at St. Edna’s Hurley Center, 2525 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, call Denise Novak at (847) 392-3155.

“Look Good Feel Better Program”: hosted by American Cancer Society, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. l, at Alexian Brothers Hospital, West, ?? call Donna at (847) 781-2300 for more information.

PILGRIMAGE

Study Tour of Rome: Dominican University trip with focus on early history of the Christian Church, visiting St. Peter’s and other sites in Rome, tour will be led by Hugh McElwain, professor of theology at Dominican, space is limited, call him at (708) 524-6660.

RETREATS

Monks of Chicago: invites men or women to join them for a time of retreat, a few hours, a day, or longer, while deepening their spiritual lives, at the Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen, go to www.chicagomonk.org.

REUNIONS

De La Salle Institute Alumni: banquet 6-11 p.m. Nov. 12, $65/person, atGaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forst, RSVP to (312) 842-7355, Ext. 146.

St. Malachy: planning all school/all parish reunion for September 2005, call (312) 733-1068 to be on mailing list.

St. Louise de Marillac Parish/ School: seeking alumni, parishioners, friends for 6:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 6 homecoming dinner-dance, DJ, dance contest, crown king and queen, tickets $35/person, adults only, at parish center, 1125 Harrison, La Grange Park, call Mary Flynn at (708) 485-3757.

St. Bede the Venerable: seeking all alumni for school’s 50th anniversary in 2005, 8200 S. Kostner, call hot line at (773) 884-2075.

St. Michael Archangel School: seeking classmates of 1965 for June 2005 reunion at 7849 S. Austin, Burbank, call Bill Gavelda at (708) 636-2182.

Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish: seeking alums for MSW All Class Reunion June 25, 2005; e-mail your name (including maiden name), address, and graduation year to [email protected] to be on mailing list,or, visit Web site at mswschool.org and click “Alumni.”

Visitation High School: seeking class of 1959 for Nov. 7, reunion to be held at The Flame Restaurant, Countryside, RSVP by Oct. 30 to (708) 246-5738.

Resurrection High School: seeking classes of 2000-2004 for Young Alum Homecoming Party, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 26, refreshments, class videos, yearbook-signing, contests, at the school, RSVP to Chrissy Scafide at (773) 775-6616, Ext. 142.

Weber High Alumni: banquet 6 p.m. Nov. 13, live and DJ music, $50/person, open bar, at White Eagle, 6845 Milwaukee, Niles, RSVP to (773) 625-2013.

Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish: seeking all alums for June 25, 2005 reunion; e-mail your name (including maiden name), address, and graduation year to [email protected]. Or, visit the website at mswschool.org and click on “Alumni.”

RUMMAGE SALES

St. Domitilla Parish: rummage, bake sale and crafts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30-31, 4940 Washington, Hillside, (708) 449-8430.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Day of Recollection for Religious: 9:15 a.m. confession available, conference, Mass, lunch, Benediction, at St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, call Sr. Ann Schaffer at (773) 545-8300.

St. George Parish Mission: with Fr. Thomas Aldworth, OFM, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, (708) 532-2243.

POTPOURRI

Martial Arts Enhancing Energy: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30, learn basic Tae Kwon Do techniques, in context of Christian faith and empowerment, wear comfortable clothing, $50, includes lunch, at Warrenville Cenacle, RSVP to (630) 393-1231.

Natural Family Planning Courses: help in postponing pregnancy or seeking a pregnancy, classes hosted by Couple to Couple League, or home study course, call (800) 745-8252 or www.ccli.org.

Antique Appraisal/Luncheon: doors open noon Oct. 24, lunch at 1 p.m.; program at 1:30 p.m., $18 at door, cannot appraise fine art or jewelry/watches, clocks, furniture or weapons, hosted by Our Lady of Loretto Women’s Guild, 8925 S. Kostner, Hometown, call Donna at (708) 425-6039 for more info.

“Understanding Annulments: with Fr. Pat Lagges, 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 9, free, at St. Emily Parish Hall, 1400 E. Central, Mount Prospect, (847) 824-5049.

Play Bean Bags: 8 p.m. Thursdays, $5/person and a partner is required, prizes; dinner specials, at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-9323.

Polish Christmas Ornament Workshop: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13-14, bring your children and learn to make traditional Polish ornaments, on-going classes, gift shop open, non-member adults $8; children 12 years and under $3, at Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee, reservations preferred, call(773) 384-3352, Ext. 104.

Music Lessons: on traditional Irish instruments, tin whistle, fiddle, more, for all ages and levels, group and private lessons, at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, call Sean Cleland at (773) 412-6166 to arrange class times.

Ceili and Set Dancing Lessons: round, square and line dances, in twos, threes and four couple sets, 7 p.m. ongoing Tuesdays, $2 per lesson, for beginners and improvers 8 p.m. Thursdays, $5/lesson; set dances for adults year round 7:30 p.m. Mondays, all at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-9323.