Repair My House - Mind, Body and Soul Skills for Life : Aug. 19, 26; 12:10-1 p.m.; presented by psychologist Jerry Hiller, and licensed counselor Marilyn Rochon; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St., free-will offering; for details, contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit www.stpetersloop.org.
Book study "Following Jesus" : Aug. 21, 28;12:10-1 p.m.; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; facilitated by Fr. Derran Combs, OFM; book purchase and assigned reading each week; for details, contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit www.stpetersloop.org.
Little Rock Scripture Study : every Friday beginning Aug. 23; 12:10-1 p.m.; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; presented by Fr. Derran Combs, OFM; $10 registration fee includes materials; for details, contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit www.stpetersloop.org.
St. Columbanus revival : Aug. 25-27; 331 E. 71st St.; Aug. 25, 10 a.m., Fr. R. Tony Ricard; Aug. 26, 7 p.m., Darlene Allen-Nichols; and Aug. 27, 7 p.m., Fr. Michael Pfleger; community cookout Monday and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; for information, call 773-224-1022.
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation : Sept. 1; 4-6 p.m.; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1775 Grove St., Glenview; ecumenical service with Archdiocese of Chicago and Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago; prayer service with Bishop Mark Bartosic followed by a lecture from Greek Orthodox scholar Deacon Perry Hamalis on “Love God, Love Thy Neighbor, Love the Trees: Orthodox Reflections on Ecology, Theology and Human Dignity”; for information, visit pvm.archchicago.org/human-dignity-solidarity/care-for-creation-ministry/season-of-creation.
Blue Mass : Sept. 15; 3 p.m.; St. Benedict Church, 2339 York St., Blue Island; first responders and military welcome; refreshments follow; for information, call 708-385-8510.
"Walking With Purpose : Tuesday mornings beginning Sept. 17; 9-10:30 a.m.; St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 W. Wellington; for women of all ages; child care available; for information, email karinlovejoy@mac.com or visit walkingwithpurpose.com.
Vicariate II Novena for Healing and Atonement : novena addressing the issue of clergy sexual abuse through prayer for healing, atonement and for the guidance of the Holy Spirit within the Church; Sept. 21-29; 7 p.m.; 9/21, Our Lady of Ransom, 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles; 9/22, Queen of Angels, 2330 W. Sunnyside; 9/23, St. Mary, 1012 Lake St., Evanston; 9/24, St. Cornelius, 5430 W. Foster; 9/25, St. Clement, 642 W. Deming Place; 9/26, St. Gertrude, 6200 N. Glenwood; 9/27, St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview; 9/28, St. Gregory, 5545 N. Paulina; 9/29, St. Mary of the Lake, 4200 N. Sheridan; for information, call Vicariate II office at 773-388-8670 or email kmbartosic@archchicago.org.
“Rejoice and Be Glad: Holiness for Our Time” : Oct. 19; 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle; sponsored by St. Josemaria Institute; speaker Michael O’Neill from Relevant Radio and EWTN; $60, includes lunch, parking and admission to the arboretum; for information or to register, visit stjosemaria.org/2019-fall-conference/ or call 630-541-9742.
Young Women and the Word : Oct. 23; 7-9 p.m.; St. Scholastica Monastery, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd.; an evening of Scripture, prayer and refreshments for women ages 18-50; free parking; for information or to RSVP, call 773-338-7063, visit osbchicago.org/word or email bmonahan@osbchicago.org.
Global Mission Mass : Oct. 27; 5 p.m.; St. Ferdinand Parish, 5900 W. Barry Ave.; Cardinal Cupich presider; reception follows; for information, contact Megan Mio at 312-534-3310 or mmio@archchicago.org or visit wearemissionary.org.