"The Call to Holiness in Today’s World" : Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; First Friday Women's Series at the Chicago Cenacle, 513 W. Fullerton Pkwy., for women of all ages; the first presentation in the series is "Meditation from the Eastern Perspective as a Path to Holiness"; includes a conference, Mass and lunch; for information, call the Cenacle Ministry office at 773-528-6300 or register online at www.cenaclesisters.org/chicago/retreats-programs.
Catholic women's afternoon of reflection : Oct. 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; personal prayer, meditation, Mass, confession and spiritual direction; at the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown,1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; for information call 713-304-4595 or go to rcchicago.org.
Fr. Burke Masters : Oct. 21, 4 p.m.; Father Burke Masters, chaplain for the Chicago Cubs and secretary for evangelization and catechesis and the director of lay formation for the Diocese of Joliet, at Sacred Heart Church, 2900 E. 96th St.; light refreshments; for =information, please call Mike at 312-498-1050.