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Devotions

Our Lady of Guadalupe novena and feast day : Novena Dec. 3-11, 6:30 p.m. rosary, 7:30 p.m. Mass; Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., fiesta in Carmel Hall; Dec. 11, 11 p.m. Mass with mariachis; midnight, mariachi music for Our Lady of Guadalupe; Dec. 12, 4 a.m., mañanitas in Spanish; 5 a.m. Mass followed by menudo; 6 p.m. English Mass; 7 p.m. late Mass; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave. Melrose Park; for details, visit olmcparish.org or call 708-344-4140.
Welcome for St. Juan Diego relic : Dec. 9, 4 p.m., the Shrine of All Saints at All Saints Parish, St. Martha Church, welcomes a \relic from the bones of St. Juan Diego after Mass; with music and dancers from Mexico; reception follows; all welcome; 8500 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove.
Worldwide candle-lighting for the loss of a child : Dec. 10, 6:45 p.m, hosted by the Elizabeth Ministry at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave.; nondenominational service in conjunction with the Compassionate Friends organization to honor the memories of children of any age who have died, at any time, for any reason; all welcome to participate; service will also be livestreamed on parish website; for information or to request that the name of a loved one be read, email [email protected].
Feast of St. Lucy : Dec. 13, Mass and blessing of the eyes, 6:30 p.m. Spanish and 7:30 p.m. English; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave. Melrose Park; for details, visit olmcparish.org or call 708-344-4140.
Taizé prayer : Dec. 13, 7 p.m; St. James Church; 21 E. 29th St.; all welcome.
"Come to Us: Christmas Praise & Worship Night" : Dec. 15, 7 p.m.; featuring St. Catherine of Alexandria music ministry; at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 10621 S. Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn; for details call 707-425-2850 or visit parish.scaoaklawn.org
Living Nativity and Simbang Gabi celebration : Dec. 16, 3 p.m., living Nativity with live animals, music and Christmas readings in multiple languages presented by St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish and St. Therese Chinese Catholic School; 5 p.m., Mass and Simbang Gabi celebration, with Filipino food following the liturgy; all events at St. Barbara Church, 2859 S. Throop St.; for details, visit StMotherTeresaParish.org.
Posadas Navideñas : Dec. 16-23; 7 p.m. with drinks and piñatas in the gym; at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 N. 23rd Ave. Melrose Park; for details, visit olmcparish.org or call 708-344-4140.
Convivium Marianum : Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; join Bishop Bartosic in a prayerful contemplation on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Scripture and song; sacred music, readings and prayer honoring Mary and preparing us for the coming of her son; for details, visit stgregoryhall.org or call 773-561-3546.
Advent Taizé prayer service : Dec. 18, 7 p.m.; at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church; 10621 S. Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn; call 708-425-2850 or visit parish.scaoaklawn.org.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Fridays, 2-4:15 p.m. in St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all invited to participate; 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.
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.
Eucharistic adoration : Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; St. Francis Borgia Parish Prince of Peace Chapel; 8033 W. Addison St.
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. Fatima prayers; 9 a.m. Mass followed by 15-minute meditation; call 847-956-7020 for details.
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. 19, for information.
Eucharistic adoration and young adult fellowship : Wednesday evenings; adoration at 8 p.m. at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; young adults gather afterward at Culver's, 803 E. Park Ave.

Entertainment

"Music of the Masters: Handel’s Messiah" : Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.; sacred choral music for Advent and Christmas, including choruses and solos from Handel’s "Messiah" and more; at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave.; free-will offering; for information, visit qasparish.org or call 773-736-6060.
"Holiday Joy and Fanfare" : Free family concert presented by the South Holland Master Chorale; Dec. 3, 4 p.m., at St. John Neumann Parish, 17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood; Dec. 10, 4 p.m., at Christ Our Savior Parish, 880 E. 154th St., South Holland; for details, visit southhollandmasterchorale.org or email [email protected].
St. Peter's Church annual Christmas concert : Dec. 6, 12:15-1 p.m., Chiasa Nuova presents local professional musicians performing holiday favorites; everyone invited; free-will offering; in St. Clare Auditorium at St. Peter's Church,110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Handel's "Messiah" : Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.; presented by the Apollo Chorus of Chicago at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St.; $50, students $35; visit apollochorus.org or text APOLLO to 90206 to purchase tickets. December 9 @7:30pm Holy Name Cathedral 735 N State St | Chicago, IL 60654
"Holy Ground" premiere : Dec. 14; shows at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; premiere of documentary film about the founding of Chicago and its Catholic roots narrated by Fr. Greg Sakowicz; at the Landmark Glen Theater, 1850 Tower Road, Glenview; showtimes to be announced; for details, visit the Facebook event page at facebook.com/events/307784908641422.
Concerts to prepare for Christmas : Dec. 15 and 16; 7 p..m. each evening; Martin Valverde will offer two-hour concerts in Spanish at St. Augustine Parish, Midlothian; tickets $30-$110; for ingformation or tickets, visit StAugustineMidlothian.org and 708-388-8190.

Exhibits

Display of Nativity sets and open house : Mount Assisi Convent Dec. 3, 1-4:30 p.m.; at Mount Assisi Convent, 13900 Main St., Lemont; in celebration if the 800th anniversary of the first Nativity display in 1223 by St. Francis of Assisi.

Games

St. Francis Borgia monthly bingo : Third Saturday of every month; doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m.; $25 for 10 regular bingos and two specials; food and raffles available; in the St. Francis Borgia Stokes Center, 8025 W. Addison St.; for information, call the school office at 773-589-1000.

Lectures

"How Churches Can Use AI and Other Helpful Tools" : Dec. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.; in the St. Joseph, Libertyville, Parish Center, Loughry Room, 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville; part of the Communications 101 training series; learn how to use artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and other helpful tools to improve marketing; preregistration required at stjoseph-libertyville.org; for information, call Abby Daniels at 847-990-1212 or email [email protected].
Reading Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales : Mondays, Jan. 15 through March 18; 6-8 p.m.; weekly seminar on the great work of early English literature led by Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM; for details, visit stgregoryhall.org or call 773-561-3546.
"The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed" : Jan. 17, 2024; 7 p.m.; via Zoom; offered by Jessica Lahey as part of Nazareth Academy's Parent Speaker Series; free registration required; for details or to register, visit nazarethacademy.com, under the Student/Parent tab.
"Social Media 101" : Jan. 22, 6-7:30 p.m.; in the St. Joseph Libertyville Parish Center, Loughry Room, 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville; part of the Communications 101 training series; preregistration required at stjoseph-libertyville.org; for information, call Abby Daniels at 847-990-1212 or email [email protected].
"QR Codes 101" : Feb. 29, 6-7:30 p.m.; in the St. Joseph Libertyville Parish Center, Loughry Room, 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville; part of the Communications 101 training series; preregistration required at stjoseph-libertyville.org; for information, call Abby Daniels at 847-990-1212 or email [email protected].
"The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World" : March 19, 2024; 7 p.m.; via Zoom; offered by Cindy Muchnick as part of Nazareth Academy's Parent Speaker Series; free registration required; for details or to register, visit nazarethacademy.com, under the Student/Parent tab.
"How to Use Canva" : April 8, 6-7:30 p.m.; in the St. Joseph Libertyville Parish Center, Loughry Room, 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville; part of the Communications 101 training series; preregistration required at stjoseph-libertyville.org; for information, call Abby Daniels at 847-990-1212 or email [email protected].

Meetings

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.

Pilgrimages

Potpourri

"A Night in Bethlehem & Live Nativity" : Dec. 10, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.; at St. Mary of Vernon Church, Indian Creek; visit the interactive town of Bethlehem, listen to the story of Jesus’ birth, visit a live Nativity, pet live animals, sip hot cocoa and eat Christmas cookies; admission is boxed and canned food items for SMV Sharing Hands Food Pantry; for information, visit maryofvernon.org.
Medieval Nativity illumination workshop : Dec. 16-17, artist Sarah Crow leads a two-day workshop on medieval Nativity illumination, perfect for Christmas cards or gifts; create a reproduction of a 14th-century image of the Nativity; for details, visit stgregoryhall.org or call 773-561-3546.
Register for 2024 Chicago Marathon with Team OLA : Team OLA, the running team of Our Lady of the Angels Mission, has guaranteed race entries and offers race weekend accommodations and training help from Sr. Stephanie Baliga; supports the mission's efforts to help 3,000 families a month in West Humboldt Park with food and basic necessities; for information, visit missionola.com/marathon.html or contact Sr. Stephanie at olamission@ gmail.com or call 773-486-8431.
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].

Retreats

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House : Variety of individual and group retreats; offerings include evening, day and weekend retreats; 420 W. County Line Road, Barrington; all welcome; for more information or to register, visit at jesuitretreat.org or call 847-381-1261.

Reunions

St. Elizabeth Seton High School Class of 1975 : Seeking members to plan for 50th anniversary reunion; email [email protected].

Spiritual Growth

Group spiritual direction : Tuesdays Nov. 21, 28; Dec. 5, 12; 1:30-3 p.m.; facilitated by Br. Guillermo Morales, OFM and Sr. Fran Sulzer, FSP; lower level meeting room; St. Peter's Church,110 W. Madison St.; all invited; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Advent evening of recollection : Dec. 6, 6 p.m.; Mass, dinner and reflection by Fr. Richard Fragomeni; in the gym at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 22nd Ave. and Cortez St.; $20 donation; last day for reservations is Nov. 30; for information or reservations, call 708-344-4140.
Christian meditation : Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; facilitated online with Cenacle Sr. Anelie Arao, practicing the meditation form taught by Christian meditation pioneer Fr. John Main; free; to register, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
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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