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Anniversaries

150th anniversary celebration of Franciscans' arrival at St. Peter's Church 1875-2025 : Events include July 26-27, weekend festivities marking the arrival of the first friars; July 27, 11 a.m., 150th anniversary Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Robert Lombardo presiding; Oct. 1-4, Franciscan Festival including special Masses and concert Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.. in the church; all invited to celebrate and support St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
St. Bruno 100th anniversary : Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Bruno Church, 4801 S. Harding Ave.; now part of Sts. Bruno and Richard Parish; kicks off three years of celebrations until St. Richard's centennial; all welcome to participate in centennial Mass, especially former staff, and parishioners and students from the school; free tickets required for reception and buffet that follows Mass in the school hall; for tickets, call the parish office at 773-585-1221; fir more information or to livestream the Mass, visit stsbrunorichard.org.

Benefits

"Chez Ste. Marie–A Taste of France" : Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m.; wine tasting event in St. Mary’s Garden at St. Mary’s Home and Jugan Terrace; sample fine French wines, taste handcrafted hors d’oeuvres and enjoy music from a string quartet; proceeds go to support St. Mary's Home and Jugan Terrace, 2325 N. Lakewood Ave.; $65; tickets available online only; for information, visit littlesistersofthepoorchicago.org or call the development office at 773-935-9600.

Craft fairs

"Holiday Extravaganza" craft and vendor fair : Seeking vendors for Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. craft and vendor fair at Two Holy Martyrs Parish, 5940 W. 62nd St.; booth $40; table with two chairs $45; electricity $5; one free bagged lunch per vendor; to register, email [email protected].

Devotions

"A Night of Prayer for Our New Pope" : July 17, 7:30 p.m.; at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn; wine and cheese from 6:30-7:15 p.m.
St. Rita novena : Aug. 7 and first Thursday of every month; at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave.; confession available at 6 p.m., Mass and novena prayers begin at 7 p.m.; light refreshments follow; secure and ample parking available; visit stritashrinechicago.com for information.
Mass celebrating Fr. John McGivney : Aug. 12, 7 p.m.; Knights of Columbus Council 17253 from Sacred Heart Parish, Palos Hills, are celebrating the life of Fr. John McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus at annual Mass; 8245 W. 111th St, Palos Hills.
Group rosary : Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
Healing Mass : First Friday of every month; 7 p.m.; St. Edward Parish, 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.; silent prayer, recitation of the rosary; spiritual reading; Fridays beginning with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and continues with Benediction at 10 a.m.; at Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus Parish, 1256 W. 99th St.; for information, call 773-779-5151.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Fridays, 1-3 p.m., led by Deacon William Pyrek at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
First Friday adoration : First Friday of each month; begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass and continues until Benediction at 11:30 a.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
St. Anthony devotions : Tuesdays after the 7:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Masses at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Requiem Mass and devotions for poor souls in purgatory : 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the St. Odilo Purgatorial Society at the National Shrine of the Poor Souls, St. Odilo Church, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn.
First Saturday Mass and devotions : First Saturday of the month, beginning with rosary and opportunity for confession at 9:30 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; all welcome; hospitality and fellowship follows Mass; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
First Saturday devotions : First Saturday of each month; 8:15 a.m. Mass, followed by rosary and reconciliation at noon; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
Pro-life Mass : First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.; followed by praying the pro-life rosary; at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3745 S. Paulina St.
Mass for peace : Thursdays, 6 p.m.; prayers are offered for all murder victims in the city, whose names are kept in the chapel, and for the safety of all police officers and other first responders; rosary for peace precedes Mass at 5:30 p.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
Eucharistic adoration : Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; St. Francis Borgia Parish Prince of Peace Chapel; 8033 W. Addison St.
Weekly adoration and reconciliation : Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reconciliation begins at 7 p.m.; Our Lady of the eBlessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road; Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reconciliation begins at noon; Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd.; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or [email protected] for more information.
Holy hour of healing : First Saturday of the month, 6 p.m.; led by Deacon Mike Ciciura at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights; for those suffering from physical, spiritual or psychological illness; includes adoration, Benediction and individual prayers of healing; for details, call 708-448-4861 or email [email protected].
Communal First Saturday devotion : First Saturday of every month at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines; 8:15 a.m. rosary followed by Mass, followed by meditations; confession available after Mass; for more information, contact Anna Gatowski at 847-909-3839.
Taizé prayer : Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., streaming on holycrossparish.net or in person at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield.
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. 119, for information.
Eucharistic adoration and young adult fellowship : Thursday evenings beginning March 6; adoration at 6 p.m. at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; young adults gather afterward at Culver's, 803 E. Park Ave.

Entertainment

St. Peter's Church organ concerts : Wednesdays; July 23; Aug. 6, 20; 12:20-1 p.m. in the church; organ performances by local gifted musicians; free-will offering; all invited; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-327-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Lectures

"A Contemplative Revolution: Eucharistic Beholding, Believing, and Becoming in a Frenetic Age" : July 26, 10:30 a.m.; Notre Dame professor Tim O'Malley speaks on how the Eucharist can teach us to rebel against the addiction to speed in our digital age; hosted by St. Gregory's Hall at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N. Paulina St.; for more information or to register, call 773-561-3546 or visit stgregoryhall.org/contemplativerevolution.html.

Meetings

Legion of Mary : Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; in the St. Pascal Room on the lower level of St. Peter’s Church, 110 W. Madison St.; the Legion of Mary conducts apostolic works and meets weekly to pray; learn about becoming a member; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
To Be Joyful Again : First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m.; non-denominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone else who has lost a significant other meets at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; all welcome; contact Peggy Emerson at 224-595-3613 or Bob Boho at 847-438-2884 for more information.
St. Constance/St. Robert Bellarmine Young at Heart Senior Group : Second Monday of the month; doors open at 11:30 a.m., meetings usually go to 3 p.m.; spiritual and social club for seniors 60 and older; Borowczyk Hall, ground floor, 5843 W. Ainslie St.; dues $10 per year; meetings end with bingo; COVID-19 protocols including masks required; for information, call 847-258-4428.

Potpourri

"Wellness for Our Heroes" : Aug. 27, 7 p.m.; mind-body-spirit event for first responders and all their family and friends; focuses on cardiovascular and pulmonary disease along with sleep health and cognitive behavior therapy information; with anointing of the sick and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, 10621 S. Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn; for information, call 708-425-2850.
"Run With the Nuns" 5K : Oct. 19, 9 a.m.; runners and walkers welcome; on the hilly grounds of Mount Assisi in Lemont; "virtual runner" option; adults $50, children 12 and under who run with a parent $20; 10% early bird discount; to register, visit runwiththenuns.org.
Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites : For confirmed, practicing Catholics 18 and older who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus and feel called to a life of prayer as a lay person in the world; to learn more, contact Margaret at 773-505-5793 or [email protected].

Reunions

St. Nicholas Of Tolentine School alumni event : July 26, 2-5 p.m.; all-years reunion and barbecue; tour school building and reminisce; RSVP to 773-735-0772.
St. John Brebeuf all-class reunion : Sept. 20; 5 p.m. Mass at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles; 7 p.m. to midnight, all class reunion in the Parish Ministry Center; contact Shelley Fallon 847-774-8159M for details.
St. Bruno School all-class reunion : Sept. 27, 4:30 p.m. Mass to celebrate 99th anniversary of St. Bruno School, now part of Sts. Bruno and Richard School; at St. Bruno Church, 4801 S. Harding Ave.; reception with light food, coffee and cake immediately follows in the school hall and individual tours of the school building will be available; Mass is open to all; for free tickets to reception, call the parish office at 773-585-1221; all former teachers and students are invited to submit any personal photos of school events or activities for display; a copy will be made and photos returned; for more information or to watch the livestream of the Mass, visir www.stsbrunorichard.org.
Academy of our Lady/Spalding Institute (Peoria) All-Class Reunion : Seeking graduates of Academy of our Lady/Spalding Institute in Peoria for all-class reunion Oct. 11; visit aolsi-peoriaalumni.com for details.

Rummage sales

Santa Maria del Popolo Parish : July 19, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; July 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 19, early bird admission for 30 people at 7:30 a.m., $5; July 20 half-price bag sale; at the parish, 151 N. Lincoln Ave.; donations welcome, accepted 4-7 p.m. every Sunday, 133 N. Lincoln Ave., Mundelein; some items, including car seats and cribs, not accepted; for information on donating or volunteering, text Jennifer Ramos at 847-815-2317 or Myla Teemer at 847-219-4837.
Joyous Junk rummage sale : July 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; July 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; July 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; hosted by Queen of All Nations Parish at St. Domitilla Church, south hall of school, 605 Hillside Ave., Hillside; sale includes kitchenware, glassware, linens, craft items, toys, games, books, seasonal decorations and more.
Blessed Miguel Pro yard sale : Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; St. Pius X Church social hall, 4300 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney; to participate as a seller or for more information call Karen Piest at 708-203-5030 Monday-Friday between 2 and 5 p.m. Blessed Miguel Pro Parish (St. Leonard/St. Pius X) Sponsored by the St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women

Spiritual Growth

Centering prayer : Mondays, 10 a.m.; via Zoom; Sr. Mary Peters, rc, leads weekly 50-minute sessions of contemplative prayer with a guided practice that offers a calming start to a busy week; for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
NextGen young adult group : Every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; Mass followed by "digging deeper" activity with young adult group that welcomes all at Old St. Michael's Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Ave.; for details, visit st-mikes.org/next-gen.
"Living This Sunday's Gospel" : Fridays, 12:15-1 p.m.; weekly Bible session moderated by Fr. Tom Ess, OFM; in the St. Clare Auditorium at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; free; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Volunteers

English-language tutors needed : Aquinas Literacy Center seeks English-proficient adults to work one-on-one with English learners for 90 minutes per week at the center, 1751 W. 35th St.; training is provided and knowledge of a second language is not required; for more information, contact Sabrina Poulin at 773-927-0512 or [email protected].
Around the Archdiocese is a free listing for Catholic events in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
  • Include time, date, place, address and contact phone number (with area code).
  • Information will be listed at least one issue before the date of the event and information must be received at least two weeks before publication of that issue.
Mail your notice to:
Around the Archdiocese
Chicago Catholic
835 North Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
fax 312.534.7330

[email protected]

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