Sunrise Prayer Service : Aug. 7; 6:30-8 a.m.; “These Streets Are Holy”; hosted by the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago to pray for non-violence, peace and healing; at Oakwood Beach, 41st Street and Lake Shore Drive.
Welcome Back Celebration : Aug. 15; 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary of Vernon, Indian Creek; "Ravinia style" live music by the Jolly Ringwalds and picnic follow at 12:30 p.m.; visit maryofvernon.org or call the parish office at 847-362-1005 for details.
Solemn Vespers for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation : Aug. 31; 7-9 p.m.; hosted by the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1775 Grove St., Glenview; event will also be streamed at olphglenview.org/events/7th-annualsolemn- vespers-world-day-prayercare- creation.
St. Peregrine Healing Mass : Second Saturday of the month in Spanish, third Saturday of the month in English; at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica; 3121 W. Jackson Blvd.; call 773-638-5800, ext. 19, for information or to register.