St. Michael, Orland Park, 150th anniversary: : Sept. 29 dinner-dance at Palos Country Club; Oct. 1, noon bilingual Mass with Cardinal Cupich presiding; St. Michael Parish, 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park: call the parish at 708-349-0903 for details.
"Putt and a Prayer" : July 21, 14th annual golf outing to benefit St. Thomas of Villanova Parish ministries; noon shotgun start at White Deer Run Golf Club, Vernon Hills; $150 for each golfer in a foursome; includes 18 holes with cart, buffet lunch and dinner; call St. Thomas of Villanova Parish office at 847-358-6999 .
Old Irving park Beer & BBQ Challenge : Aug. 5, 1-5 p.m. in the St. Viator parking lot at 3644 N. Kedvale Ave.; tickets start at $60 to sample 20 barbecued pork and beer pairings which will be rated by local celebrity chef judges; benefits St. Viator parish and school; for information or tickets, visit www.beerbbqchallenge.com.
Asian Community Mass : in honor of Mary, Mother of Cultures; July 23, 4 p.m. Marian procession, 5 p.m. Mass, potluck follows; Cardinal Cupich to preside; ethnic attire recommended; at St. Henry Church, 6335 N. Hoyne Ave.; parking entrance at Devon and Seeley.
Holy Hour for Vocations : Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. starting July 5 at Our Lady of the Snows, 4812 S. Leamington Ave., Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. starting July 6 at St. Jane de Chantal, 53rd Street and McVicker Ave.
Masses for the beatification of Venerable Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik, foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago : July 15 and Aug. 19, 9 a.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel at Our Lady of Victory Motherhouse, 11400 Theresa Drive, Lemont; also July 16 And Aug. 20, 5 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, The Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, 1351 W. Evergreen, Chicago, call 630-243-3600 for details; all welcome.
Purgatorial Society : July 22, begins with 8:30 a.m. Mass, followed by St. Bernadette rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, all to be prayed for the Poor Souls in Purgatory, at St. Jane de Chantal Church, 5252 S Austin Ave.
Solidarity prayer vigil for an end to human trafficking : July 29, 7 p.m., at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park; for information, email htcmolw@gmail.com.
Masses for the Beatification of Venerable Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik, foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago : Aug. 5, 9:30 a.m.; St. Casimir Center chapel, 2600 W. Marquette Road; celebrated by Fr.Gerald Riva; light refreshments follow; all welcome; for more information, call 773-776-1324.
First Saturday devotions : Aug. 5, in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, begins with 8:30 a.m. Mass, which includes anointing of the sick, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, first Saturday devotional prayers to Our Lady of Fatima, rosary, Benediction, confessions, and Divine Mercy Chaplet, St. Jane de Chantal Church, 5252 S. Austin Ave.
Purgatorial Society prayer meeting : Aug.19, begins with 8:30 a.m. Mass, followed by St. Bernadette rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, all to be prayed for the poor souls in purgatory, at St. Jane de Chantal, 5252 S. Austin Ave.
Masses for the Beatification of Venerable Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik, foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago : Aug. 19, 9 a.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel at Our Lady of Victory Motherhouse, 11400 Theresa Drive, Lemont; and Aug. 20, 5 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, The Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, 1351 W. Evergreen; call 630-243-3600 for information; all invited.
Installation of Shrine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary : Aug. 20, 11 a.m.; Mass with Cardinal Cupich and installation of the first Shrine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary built in North American under the auspices of Grupo da Imaculada from Fatima, Portugal; also procession and consecration of Glenview to The Immaculate Heart of Mary; at St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood Ave., Glenview; for information call 847-729-1414 or email Scl3535@comcast.net.
Vocations Mass : Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m., followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and prayer devotions; at St. Jane de Chantal Church, 5252 S. Austin Ave.
Founder’s Day Mass : Aug. 26, 9:30 a.m., the Sisters of St. Casimir honor their community’s founder, Venerable Mother Maria Kaupas, with Mass celebrated by Bishop Placido Rodriguez, bishop emeritus of Lubbock, Texas; in the St. Casimir Center Chapel, 2601 W. Marquette Road; fellowship and refreshments follow in the dining room; call 773-776-1324 for details.
National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children : fifth annual observance Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m., at St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL at the gravesite of about 500 aborted children; Bishop Joseph Perry to officiate; for information contact Roy and Suzanne Pletsch, 773-847-0261.
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, May 16 and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park; May 28 and fourth Sundays of the month at 10 a.m. at Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St., refreshments follow.
St. Peregrine Healing Mass : on second and third Saturdays, 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd., 773-638-5800, ext. 19.
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 and 11 a.m. Polish 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.
First Friday adoration : All-night adoration from Friday 8:30 a.m. the first Friday of the month to Saturday 8 a.m. at St. Theresa, adoration others Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, 847-323-0914.
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.
“Songs That Make Me Laugh, Songs That Make Me Cry, Songs That Make Me Feel” : July 16, 3 p.m., Ninth Annual Buddy Charles Gries Memorial Show to benefit the roof fund, at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 8101 W. Golf Road, Niles; $20 for more than two hours plus of music from some of Chicago's top cabaret performers; for information or tickets call 847-966-1180; tickets also available at door starting at 2 p.m.
Native American Pow Wow : July 29, 6-9:30 p.m.; hosted by the Kateri Center and St. Eugene Parish at 5220 N. Canfield Ave.; arts and crafts, food and drink, drumming; plenty of free parking; $5 ages 13 to 60; for information call 773-775-6659 or 773-509-2344 or email lfrunner@gmail.com.
Summer’s End Beer and Brats Cookout : Aug. 5, 5-8 p.m.; in the St. Florian parking lot, 131st Street and Baltimore Avenue; Italian sausage, bratwurst, hot dogs; cold beer and lemonade; live music by Totally Unknown; for details call 773-646-4877.
St. Mary Country Fest : Aug. 6, 1-7 p.m.; at St. Mary Parish, 22333 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein; features on-site pig roast with locally raised pork from the Lake County Fair; bingo in air-conditioned Diantha Hall 1-3:30 p.m.; call 847-223-0010 or visit www.stmaryfc.org for details.
Velika Gospa : Traditional Croatian celebration of the Feast of the Assumption at St. Jerome Croatian Parish, 2823 S. Princeton Ave.; novena starts Aug. 6, with Masses every night at 7 p.m. through Aug. 14; festivities begin Aug. 15 with 10 a.m. neighborhood procession with icon of Our Lady of Sinj, followed by noon high Mass; roasted lamb and pig for sale starting at 8 a.m.; other Croatian and American food for sale throughout the day; Croatian music; kids' games; bingo; fireworks; for information, call 312-842-1871, email VelikaGospa@gmail.com or visit www.stjeromecroatian.org.
St. Agnes of Bohemia AugustFest : Aug. 10-13, featuring traditional Mexican cuisine, live entertainment and rides for kids; a four-day bracelet for rides is $50 and can be purchased in advance at the rectory; 2651 S. Central Park Ave.; for more information vist www.stagnesofbohemia.org or call 773-522-0142.
St. Gerald Carnival: : Aug. 10, 5-10 p.m., Aug. 11, 5-11 p.m.; Aug. 12, 1-11 p.m.; Aug. 13, 1-10 p.m.; carnival rides and games, beer garden, entertainment, bingo, food court, raffle; Megapasses $40 in advance from parisg office, $60 at carnival; at St. Gerald Parish 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn; call 708-422-0234 or visit www.stgerald.com for more information.
St. Thomas Becket Parish Picnic : Aug. 20, noon to 5 p.m., following 11 a.m. outdoor Mass; food, entertainment, kids’ games, bingo; 1321 N. Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect.
Taste of St. Gertrude : Aug. 26, 2-10 p.m.; Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; in the back parking lot of the school at 9613 Schiller Blvd.; traditional food from many countries; entertainment, dancing, games for children; large garage sale with new and used items.
Epiphany Parish festival : Aug. 27, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; authentic Mexican food, live music and family entertainment as well as beer, wine and soft drinks; at 25th Street and Keeler Avenue; for information, call 773-521-1112 during office hours, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
St. Cletus Parish Fall Fest : Sept. 7-10; carnival rides, games, food, beverages, raffles, and live entertainment at St. Cletus Parish, 600 W. 55th St., LaGrange; first responders’ Mass 11 a.m. Sept. 10; carnival wristbands $45 before the event and $55 at festival; for questions or to get involved email fallfest@stcletusparish.com or call 708-352-6209; for details visit stcletusparish.com/fallfest/.
3rd annual Oktoberfest : Sept. 15, 6-10 p.m. in parish center; Sept. 16, 2-10 p.m. in church parking lot; Transfiguration Parish, 348 W. Mill St., Wauconda; German music, food, beer, live bands, kids games 2-6:30 pm Sept. 16, raffles and silent auction; tickets $3 in advance, $5 at door; for information, call the parish office at 847-526-2400 ext. 245.
Holy Family Fall Fest : Sept. 23, 2-10 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; family activities during the day and entertainment for adults; Kid’s Fest featurws games, a climbing wall, a zip line, face painters, balloon artists and a petting zoo; cover band The Chicago Experience performs at 7:30 p.m.; food, beer and wine are available for purchase; admission $5 for adults 18 and over.
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.
Tuesday Night Bingo : games at 7 p.m., in St. Christina School Hall, 11005 S. Homan Ave., 773-779-7181.
Casual Networking Night : July 24, 7-9:15 p.m.; experts on topics such as interviewing, networking, temporary services, branding, LinkedIn will mingle and be easily identified, to approach and ask your questions; at St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates; for information, contact Bob Podgorski at Careerguy1@gmail.com.
Catholic Writers Guild conference : July 18-21, includes talks by authors including keynoter Barbara Golder, at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg; registration $75, $45 for students; to register or for more information, visit catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference.
“Advancing the Kingdom of God in the 21st Century” : July 19, 6:30-8 p.m.; with author and columnist Tony Magliano at Old St. Patrick’s Church, 700 W. Adams St.; doors open at 6 p.m.; no advance registration required; free-will donation; contact 312-648-1021 or info@oldstpats.org for more information.
“The Hunting Ground” : July 25, 7 p.m., showing of the documentary film about sexual assault on college campuses hosted by the Domestic Violence Outreach ministries of St. Germaine and St. Alexandria parishes, in Goedert Hall at St. Germaine, 9701 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn; RSVP to 708-522-6366 or 708-423-5747 or jchesniak@sbcglobal.net; melynch@scoaklawn.org .
Marian conference : “Fatima’s Message for Our Time”; Aug. 3, 10 and 17, 7-8:30 p.m.; preparation for installation of St. Catherine Laboure’s Shrine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary; Aug. 3, Scott Hahn, “Fatima and the Holy Family,” $10 online/at door; Aug.10, Michael O’Neill, “Miracles of Fatima: Encounter the Immaculate Heart of Mary”; Aug.17: Fr. John Kartje, “Scriptural Foundations of the Message of Fatima”; at St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood Ave., Glenview; for information contact 847-729-1414 or Scl3535@comcast.net.
“The Merton Option: Religious Responsibility and the Common Good in the Post-Christian Era” : Aug. 6, 2 p.m.; presented by Steven Millies at Immaculate Conception Parish Rectory Assembly, 7211 W. Talcott Ave.; sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society; open to the public; free-will donation; refreshments; RSVP welcome but not required; for information, contact Mike Brennan at 773-447-3989 or email cc.itms@gmail.com.
Immaculee Ilibagiza “Left to Tell" : Aug. 8, 7 p.m. at St. Linus Parish 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn; hosted by St. Linus Ladies Guild and Vicariate V Mintry Commission; Ilibagiza will share her story of discovering God following Rwandan genocide and sign copies of her book (available online); lecture is free, 500 free tickets also available for book-signing; for details contact Joan Hickey at joansunil@aol.com or 708-422-2400 ext. 112.
Chicago Catholic Scripture School Information Night : Aug. 17, 7-8:30 pm, in Beaven Hall at St. Benedict Parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Road; learn about fall classes that provide an in depth knowledge of the Bible within a Catholic framework; for parish leaders, catechists, staffs members and anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of Scripture; for information, contact pastoral associate Elaine Lindia at 773- 509-3806 or elindia@stbenedict.com.
“Religion and Terrorism in the 21st Century” : Sept. 14 and 28, 7-9 p.m.; presented by Ahmad Sadri, professor of Islamic world studies at Lake Forest College; suggested donation of $10 per evening; at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; contact Mary Whiteside at 847-907-3450 or mwhiteside@holyfamilyparish.org to register.
“Strong Women of the Bible” : Tuesdays Oct. 3, 10 and 17, 7-9 p.m., presented by Dawn Mayer, vice president of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care for Franciscan Ministries at at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; suggested donation of $10 per evening; contact Mary Whiteside at 847-907-3450 or mwhiteside@holyfamilyparish.org to register.
Bible Journey fall session : “The Gospels and Jesus of Nazareth”; Wednesdays Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25; Nov. 1 and 8; 9:45-10:45 a.m.; presented by Jerry Leitner; $35; at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; contact Mary Whiteside at 847-907-3450 or mwhiteside@holyfamilyparish.org to register.
Bible Brunch : “God So Loved the Cosmos, But Do We?”; Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-noon; presented by Dianne Bergant; $20 includes brunch; contact Mary Whiteside at 847-907-3450 or mwhiteside@holyfamilyparish.org to register.
Secular Franciscan Fraternity : Forming at St. Ita Church, 5500 N. Broadway; anyone interested in the lay order founded by Saint Francis of Assisi for people living in the world can call Fr. Bob at 773-561-5343.
Lay Dominican chapter : St. Pius V bilingual lay Dominican chapter looking for members who want to learn and live the pillars of prayer, ministry, study and community; meets last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at St. Pius V School, 1919 S. Ashland Ave.; for information, text Carmen Maria at 773-745-0854 or call Fr. Santiago at 312-226-6161.
“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 Elaine at 847-705-9886 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 708-685-5042 or Gerry Liss at 773-685-5042 or geraldinelis@aol.com.
Madonna della Strada Chapel : Aug. 6, meet at St. Jane de Chantal Parish, 5252 S. Austin Ave., at 1:30 p.m. for a pilgrimage to Madonna Della Strada Chapel on the Lakeshore Campus of Loyola University Chicago, 1032 W. Sheridan Road; St. Jane de Chantal rectory for more details, 773-767-2411.
Chicago Catholic Committee on Scouting Facilitator Training : for adult leaders helping scouts earn religious awards; Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northeast Illinois Council, 2745 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, contact Janet Pasquesi at mapasquesi@gmail.com.
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.
Praying with St. Mary Magdalene, “Apostle to the Apostles”: A Morning Retreat : July 22, 10 a.m. to noon, in celebration of the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene; led by Julie Berggren, director of pastoral care at Holy Name Cathedral; free-will donations; register with name and phone by July 17 at spudelek@ourladyofpompeii.org or 312-421-3757.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend : Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: Aug. 11-13 in Elk Grove Village; for details call 630-577-0778 or email applications@wwme-chicagoland.org applications@wwme-chicagoland.org.
St. Hedwig Class of 1967 : 50-year reunion Sept. 16, beginning with 5 p.m. Mass at St. Hedwig Church, 2226 N. Hoyne Ave., followed by a reception at a location to be determined; contact Joyce (Pasko) Ukleja at bigjudy2@aol.com for details.
Vintage collectible sale and silent auction : July 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the convent building at St. Florian Parish, 3125 E. 131st St.; all collectibles will be in their original boxes; call 773-203-9474 for details.
St. Michael the Archangel rummage sale : July 29 and Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; in the small parking lot at St. Michael, 8235 S. South Shore Dr.; cost for space is $15; cost for space and table is $25; register at parish center; call 773-734-4921 for details.
Holy Family rummage sale : Aug. 4-5. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; furniture, sports equipment, toys, housewares, lamps, linens, holiday decor, jewelry, purses, books, outer wear for children and adults, and “Hidden Treasures Boutique”; donations accepted at the church July 30-Aug. 2; for information visit HolyFamilyParish.org or call 847-359-0042.
“Joyous Junk” : Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Aug. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; indoor sale; toys, craft supplies, dishes, cookware, furniture, books, decorations; St. Domitilla Parish, 605 Hillside Ave., Hillside, 708-449-8430.
Ignatian Volunteers Corps : Seeking men and women, retired or semi-retired, over 50 years old, to serve the needy in schools and social service agencies throughout the archdiocese; members work two days a week from September through June, meet once a month to celebrate Mass and reflect on service in the Jesuit tradition; information sessions June 15 at St. Francis Xavier, 124 N. Spring, La Grange; June 20 at St. Catherine of Alexandria, 10621 Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn; June 22 at Old St. Mary, 1500 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago; to register, contact Jacqueline Fitzgerald 312-961-6206 or jfitzgerald@ivcusa.org.
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 Peter Harley 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 Page at 773-794-8807 or email pscarlett@womens-center.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-area non-profit with ties to several faith communities helping homeless/needy with a voucher program, looking for volunteers to help with publicity, especially social media; for information visit www.chicago-shares.org or contact Ron Polaniecki at chicagoshares@gmail.com, or 312-573-4494.
Parenting for Non-Violence : Organization formed to stop inner city violence before it starts by providing parents with understanding of child development and with evidence-based parenting skills; board is currently in need of a volunteer to maintain website and develop social media as well as a corresponding secretary; other opportunities are available for interested parties; contact tgill@parening4nonviolence.org or 708-321-0311 for information.