Discernment Group : Nov. 17 and every third Saturday, 7-9 p.m., for women ages 18-50; evening of prayer, discussion, and refreshments; facilitated by Sr. Belinda Monahan at St. Scholastica Monastery 7430 N. Ridge Blvd.; for information, visit osbchicago.org/programs or RSVP to Sr. Belinda at 773-338-7063 orbmonahan@osbchicago.org.
Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County Advent Program : Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. Mass followed by burnch, presentation by Fr. Michael McGovern; at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, 40000 N. Route 45, Old Mill Creek; all nurses welcome; free for members, $5 for guests; bring a dish to pass; RSVP to Marion at 847-381-7790.
"The Story of Luke-Acts" : Dec. 7, 12:10-1 p.m.; Scripture study with Fr. Robert Karris, O.F.M.; at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St., free will offering; for details contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
A Day with Mary : Dec. 8, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Marian talks, rosary, Benediction, confession, quiet reflection, midday prayer, Mass at noon, optional lunch at 1 p.m., Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m., sacred music concert at 3:15 p.m.; no registration required except for lunch; fellowship and refreshments follow in Founders Hall at 4 p.m.; to register for $15 lunch, visit kolbeshrine.org or call 847-367-7800, ext. 225; at the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville.
Advent Day of Reflection and Reconciliation : Dec. 15, check in at 8:30 a.m., program 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii,1224 W. Lexington St.; speaker Fr. Richard N. Fragomeni, rector: $25 includes lunch; call 312-421-3757 or visit www.ourladyofpompeii.org.