St. Julian Eymard Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair : Dec. 7-8; 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; vendors and crafters wanted; for information, email mdonahue@stjulianeymard.org.
St. Hugh Christmas Bazaar : Dec. 7; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; St. Hugh's Keating Hall, 4346 Prescott Ave., Lyons; sponsored by Society of Catholic Women; games, raffle baskets and drawings, hot lunch for purchase; for information, call 708-447-3108.
Masses for the Beatification of Venerable Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik : Dec. 21; 9 a.m.; Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel at Our Lady of Victory Motherhouse, 11400 Theresa Drive, Lemont; Dec. 21; 5 p.m.; St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1351 W. Evergreen; for information, call 630-243-3600.
Mass for beatification of Venerable Maria Kaupas, foundress of the Sisters of St. Casimir : Dec, 7; 9:30 a.m.; St. Casimir Center chapel, 2601 W. Marquette Road; celebrant Rev. Stanley Rataj, pastor of Our Lady of the Snows Church; refreshments follow; for information, call 773-776-1324.
Advent Prayer Service : Dec. 8; 2 p.m.; Sisters of the Living Word, Living Word Center, 800 N. Fernandez Ave., Arlington Heights; for information, call 847-577-5972 or visit slw.org.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass : Dec.12; 1:15 p.m.; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; festive Mass with reception to follow; for information, contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Mass at Comboni Mission Center : Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Comboni Mission Center Chapel; 1615 E. 31st St., LaGrange Park; ample on street parking; for information, call 708-354-1999.
Daily eucharistic adoration : Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Our Lady of Victory Church, 5212 W. Agatite Ave.; for information, call 773-286-2950.
First Friday All-Night Eucharistic Adoration : First Friday of every month, 8:30 a.m. through Saturday 7:45 a.m. (prior to 8 a.m. Mass); St Theresa Day Chapel, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine; for info email pierre.zermatten@kofc.org or call 847-323-0914.
Eucharistic adoration : Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Our Lady of Victory Church, 5212 W. Agatite; For additional, call 773-286-2950.
First Friday devotions to the Sacred Heart: : first Friday of each month, 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by eucharistic adoration; second Thursday of the month 10 a.m. Mass followed by eucharistic adoration at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, 3051 N. Christiana Ave.; call 708-489-6055 for information.
First Saturday of the month Mass and pro-life rosary: : Each First Saturday of the month, 7:30 a.m. Mass followed by the pro-life rosary at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 3745 S. Paulina St.; for information, contact the parish office at 773-523-3917.
Blessing with Franciscan relics : first Friday of each month following 8 a.m. Spanish Mass and first Sunday of each month following 9:30 a.m. English Mass and 11:30 a.m. Spanish Mass; includes relics of Bl. Fr. Solanus Casey OFM Capuchin; at St. Clare of Montefalco Church, 5443 S Washtenaw Ave.; call 773-436-4422 for details.
Preghiera a Padre Pio : Every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.; St. Padre Pio prayer group at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave. Melrose Park; for information, call the rectory at 708-344-4140.
Healing Mass : every last Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 8235 S. South Shore Drive; call 773-734-4921 for details.
Teen Mass and ministry : Second Sunday every month, Teen Mass at 5 p.m. in the church followed by pizza and fun until 8 p.m. in the Donald Ahearn Center at St. Juliana Parish, 7201 N. Oketo Ave.; for information please visit stjuliana.org/events/item/334-youth or call 773-631-4127.
Mother Teresa Sundays at St. Bride Church : Third Sunday of each month at St. Bride Parish, 7801 S. Coles Ave.; veneration of a first-class relic of St. Theresa of Kolkata and prayers for vocations at the conclusion of Mass; visit st-bride.org.
First Friday eucharistic adoration : first Friday of every month, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Juliana Church, 7201 N. Oketo Ave., for information visit stjuliana.org/faith-life/adoration, email 3CsInChrist@stjuliana.org or call 773-631-4127.
First Friday eucharistic adoration : Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, starting with Mass at 5:30 p.m. and continuing with exposition until 7:30 p.m. and Benediction.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Mondays, noon-8 p.m. with Benediction at 7:45 p.m. in St. Eugene Church, 7958 W. Foster Ave., 773-775-2832.
First Friday Adoration : 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Martha, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove, 3-4 p.m. Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Rosary for Life, 847-965-0261.
Eucharistic Adoration : first Fridays, 7 p.m. to midnight, at St. James Parish Hall (behind school), 2912 S. Wabash Ave.; contact Peter at pwawire@stjameswabash.org.
St. Michael League Masses : for first responders including law enforcement and military, and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park; fourth Sundays of the month at 10 a.m. at Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St., refreshments follow.
Tridentine Mass : Sundays at noon at St. Thomas More Church, 8100 S. California Ave.; call 773-436-4444.
Honoring St. John Paul II : every first Sunday of the month after 9 a.m. English Mass, 10:30 a.m. Polish Mass and 12:15 p.m. Spanish Mass at Five Holy Martyrs Parish, 4327 S. Richmond St.; special prayers and veneration of St. John Paul II’s relic, cake and coffee social in the Bishop Abramowicz Parish Hall; for more information, please call 773-254-3636.
Eucharistic Adoration : Thursdays, following 8 a.m. Mass until 6:45 p.m., St. Ferdinand Church, 5900 W. Barry Ave., 773-622-5900.
Eucharistic Adoration : weekdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pauline Books and Media Chapel, 172 N. Michigan Ave., 312-346-4902.
Filipino Bilingual Mass : celebrated in Tagalog and English, on first and third Sundays of each month at 5 p.m., St. Mary of Celle Church, 1428 S. Wesley Ave., Berwyn, 708-788-0876.
St. Albert the Great Parish : eucharistic adoration, daily, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Chapel, 8000 S. Linder, Ave., Burbank, 708-423-0321.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Mondays, noon-8 p.m. with Benediction at 7:45 p.m. in St. Eugene Church, 7958 W. Foster Ave., 773-775-2832.
First Friday Adoration : 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Martha, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove, 3-4 p.m. Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Rosary for Life, 847-965-0261.
Holy Hour for Vocations : Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows, 4812 S. Leamington Ave., Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Jane de Chantal, 53rd Street and McVicker Ave.
St. Peregrine Healing Mass : second Saturday of the month in Spanish, third Saturday of the month in English, 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd.; call 773-638-5800 ext. 19 or email tarnietta@yahoo.com.
Eucharistic Adoration : Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; St. Richard Church, 5030 S. Kostner Ave.; Divine Mercy prayed before benediction; for information, call 773-585-1221.
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols : Dec. 15; 5:30 p.m.; St. Julian Eymard, 601 E. Biesterfield, Elk Grove Village; includes Benediction and exposition; Fr. Brian Kean presider; free; for information, call 847-593-8938.
St. Bernadette Christmas Concert : Dec. 15; 3 p.m.; St. Bernadette, 9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park; featuring classical organ music and a sing-a-long, with performances by parish choir and pastor Fr. Benedykt Pazdan; for information, call 708-422-8995.
Cardinal's Christmas Concert : Dec. 22; 2 p.m.; Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road; free seating and parking available on a first come, first serve basis; for information, call Deborah Kozak 312-534-7615.
St. Christopher/St. Emeric Christmas Concert : Dec. 29; 6 p.m.; St. Christopher Church, 147th & Keeler, Midlothian; performance includes combined adult choirs, St. Christopher Children’s Choir and Living Stones Choir accompanied by St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Phil and Amy Switalski; refreshments follow concert; free-will offering; for information, call 708-687-3302.
Comedian Vito Zetto : Jan. 5; 1:30 p.m.; St. Joseph School Hall, 5641 S. 73rd Ave., Summit; sponsored by Ladies of the Rosary; $20, includes lunch, snacks and soft drinks; for information, call 708-458-0501.
St. Viator Winterfest : Dec. 6, 5 to 9 p.m.; Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; St. Viator Recreation Center, 3644 N. Kedvale Ave.; ice skating rink, Mistletoe Market indoor craft fair, fresh wreaths and trees, jumpy house, movies, food and drinks; for information, visit stviatorchicago.org.
St. Gerald’s Bingo : 7 p.m. Friday nights, doors open at 4:30 pm.; Double Q, Hot Ball, Count Out, Bull’s Eye, Green Coverall, pull tabs, good food and free coffee; weekly raffle drawings, quarterly loyalty drawings; 93rd Street and Central Avenue, Oak Lawn; call 708-422-2194.
Themes, Customs and Messages of Advent : Dec. 3, 10, 17; 12:10 to 1 p.m.; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; free will offering; for information, contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Life Beyond Death : Dec. 15; 12:15 p.m.; Kyte Hall, room 2, St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest; Fr. Thomas O'Meara, OP, professor emeritus of theology at the University of Notre Dame; for information, email office@svfparish.org.
The Church’s Responsibility: Teach, Govern and Sanctify : Jan. 5; noon; St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview; Fr. Paul Stein, pastor of St. Frances of Rome, Cicero, to speak on “The Church: Mystery, Marks and Mission"; free-will offering; refreshments provided; for information, call 847-826-4704.
St. Nicholas Pancake Breakfast: : Dec. 1; after 10 a.m. Mass, St. Thomas More Church basement, 2825 W. 81st St.; free will offering; toy raffle; bring camera for photo with St. Nick; for information, email stmrc@comcast.net or call 733-436-4444.
Vilia Dinner : Dec. 15; 2 p.m.; St. Simon the Apostle, 5135 S. California Ave.; sponsored by the parish Slovak community; $25/adults; $10/ children ages 5 to 12; tickets available at parish office until Dec. 8; for information or to purchase tickets, call 773-436-1045.
St. Alphonsus Pancake Breakfast : Dec 15; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; St. Alphonsus Festival Hall, 1429 W. Wellington Ave.; $10/breakfast; $7/photo with Santa; family packages (include breakfast and photo with Santa): $20/family of two, $5 per each additional family member; free/children 2 and under; for information, call 773-525-0709.
St. Hugh Breakfast with Santa : Dec. 15; 8 a.m. to noon; St. Hugh Auditorium, 4346 Prescott Ave., Lyons; $6/adults; $3/children 12 and under; free/3 and under; photo with Santa $2; for information or tickets, call 708-447-3108.
Divorce support group : most Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., hosted by the St.Giles Separated and Divorce Ministry; in the Dore Parish Center Living Room; for information or to RSVP, contact Chris Malagoli at 708-912-4378 or cvmalagoli@yahoo.com or Olivia Molloy at 708-996-2482 or Livvymolloy51@gmail.com..
“To Be Joyful Again” : nondenominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone else who has lost a significant other, meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness, contact Pat at 847-217-4624 or Bob at 847-438-288 for more information.
Widows and widowers : third Saturday of the month, 2-5:30 p.m., looking for new members for Naim chapter, organization of widowed men and women who meet for friendship and support; at St. Vincent Ferrer Church Cabrini room, 1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest; for information, contact Virginia Mersch at 708-639-4674 or Gerry Liss at 773-685-5042 or geraldineliss48@gmail.com.
Who Will Fill These Shoes? : Dec. 27; 5 to 8:30 p.m.; University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein; a vocation event for high school young men and their parents that includes fellowship prayer and dinner with seminarians and priests; for information or to register, visit vocations.archchicago.org/events/who-will-fill-these-shoes.
Stories of the Crèche: The Collection of James and Emilia Govan : through Jan. 5; Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 N. Michigan Ave.; nativity scenes from more than 40 countries and features a Chicago nativity complete with the Chicago skyline and Holy Name Cathedral; free; Wednesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1; for information, visit LUC.edu/LUMA.
March For Life Chicago : Jan. 11; 1 p.m.; Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.; rally; events also include a convention, visit MarchForLifeChicago.org and MarchForLifeChicagoConvention.org.
Navigating Divorce : Sundays; 9:15 to to 10:15 a.m.; Haggerty Center, St. Mary of the Lake, 4220 N. Sheridan Road; free adult Catholic divorce healing session with facilitator Dr. Milt Kobus; for information, visit drmilt.com.
Scholarship available : The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women offers a $1,000 per year scholarship renewable for four years to a young Catholic woman, currently a high school senior; rules/criteria and application are available for download at www.accwchicago.org/scholarship; deadline for submission is March 20; call the ACCW office at 312-534-8330 with questions.
St. Vincent de Paul/Resurrection Church : needs men’s clothing, jeans, hiking boots, belts, sleeping bags, jackets, hand tools, 3043 N. Francisco Ave., call Mrs. Moore for pick-up, at 773-478-9705.
Catholic Professionals of Illinois Advent Retreat : Nov. 30: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; St. James at Sag Bridge, 10600 Archer Ave., Lemont; Fr. Bruce Wren, L.C. presents "The Meaning of Christmas Becomes the Meaning for our Life"; Mass and confessions included; boxed lunches available for purchase; for information, visit facebook.com/pg/catholicprofessionalsil/events.
"Advent Illuminated by Mary: Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe" : Dec 7; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; University of St. Mary of the Lake/Institute of Pastoral Leadership, building 800, 1000 E. Maple Ave, Mundelein; led by Marial Corona; $55/person, includes lunch, refreshments and materials; for information or to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/spiritual-retreat-of-adventretiro-espiritual-de-adviento-registration-76938714767.
New Year's Eve : Dec. 31; 7:30 p.m.; Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 W. Fullerton; $55 for New Year’s Eve program; $95 with overnight; for information, visit visit cenaclesisters.org/chicago/retreats-programs.
Tailgating With God: Encountering Jesus in Our Everyday Lives : Jan. 17-19; men's weekend of reflection at Joseph and Mary Retreat House on the grounds of Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein; with Deacon Mark Duffey; includes prayer, presentations and quiet time; $250 includes lodging and meals; to register or for details, contact Jen Cummings at jcummings@josephandmaryretreat.org or 847-566-6060,
Silent Retreat for Women : Jan. 24-26; University of St. Mary of the Lake Conference Center, 1000 E. Maple Ave, Mundelein; theme “Beginning Anew with Christ”; $260, includes private accommodations, all meals; opportunities for spiritual direction available; for information or register, visit eventbrite.com/e/womens-silent-retreat-beginning-anew-with-christ-registration-74335335991.
Our Lady of the Snows All-School Reunion : April 18, 2020; 3 p.m. school open house; 5 p.m. Mass; 7 p.m. dinner dance; Mayfield Banquet Hall, 6072 S. Archer; for information, call Maria (Cooky) Perez-Eraci at 708-370-3674.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Advent Recollection : Dec. 10; 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Gym, 22nd Avenue and Cortez, Melrose Park; sponsored by Altar and Rosary Society; Mass followed by dinner and reflection from Fr. Ed Shea, OFM; $15; for tickets or information, call 708-344-4140.
Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii Advent Reflection : Dec. 14; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 1224 W. Lexington St.; "Prophetic Actions that Pave the Way: Preparing Hearts and Hands for Christ’s Good News" with Christina R. Zaker, director of Field Education for Catholic Theological Union; $25, includes lunch; for information, call 312-421-3757.
Advent Communal Penance Service : Dec.17; 12:15 p.m.; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
In Psalms: The School of Prayer : 12 sessions starting Jan. 6; 7 to 9 p.m.; St. Cletus Parish Center, 600 W. 55th St., LaGrange; $30/workbook; for information, call Deb Wroblewski at 815-474-6237.
"Walking With Purpose" : Tuesday mornings; 9-10:30 a.m.; St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 W. Wellington; for women of all ages; child care available; for information, email karinlovejoy@mac.com or visit walkingwithpurpose.com.
Little Sisters of the Poor : Seeking volunteers for a variety of needs, seven days a week, at St. Mary’s Home, 2325 N. Lakewood Ave., one block west of DePaul University; for information, contact the volunteer coordinator at 773-935-9600, ext. 221 or email volchicago@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
Women’s Center : Main office at 5116 N. Cicero Avenue, is looking for volunteers to answer phones and other tasks, call Terry Jones at 773-794-4771 or email tjones@gotwc.org.
Providence Soup Kitchen : hours available Monday-Friday, 9:15 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., underneath St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Noble Street and Evergreen Avenue, contact Sr. Florine Licavoli at 773-558-9258.
Chicago Shares : Chicago-based non-profit provides food and personal items to the city's homeless and needy through a unique voucher program; seeking volunteers to help with publicity, especially social media; for information visit chicagoshares.org.
Parenting for Non-Violence : Organization formed to stop inner-city violence before it starts by providing parents with evidence-based parenting skills; currently in need of these volunteers: photo journalist, program development, grant writers and editors, and researchers for the Parent Resource Committee; for more information, contact tgill@parenting4noniolence.org or 708-321-0311.
Domestic Violence Outreach : New ministry of St. Philip Neri Parish, 2132 E. 72nd St.; ministry will function as a resource center for women, children and family members who are impacted by violence; for information, contact Brennetta Glass at 773-423-1395.
Northside Latin Progress : needs volunteers for a variety of tasks to assist immigrant men with wage theft, medical and immigration advice, as well as providing clothing and other supplies; call Mrs. G. Moore at 312-343-0844.