St. Gregory's Hall Reading Group: "In the Eye of the Storm" : Sept. 21 and Oct. 5; 7-8 p.m.; at St. Gregory the Great Parish Center, 5545 N. Paulina St.; hosted by St. Gregory's Hall, a ministry of Mary, Mother of God Parish, to discuss Sigrid Grabner's recently translated biography of St. Gregory the Great; visit stgregoryhall.org/gregorybook.html to learn more and RSVP; contact Mark Franzen at 773-561-3546 with questions.
St. Gregory's Hall course: "The Church Fathers and the Christian Life" : Mondays Sept. 26 through Oct. 24, 6:30-8 p.m.; in the St. Gregory gym building, 1609 W. Gregory St.; Professor . Scott Moringiello of DePaul University to learn about the Church Fathers; suggested donation $25; dinner provided; visit stgregoryhall.org/fathers.html to learn more and RSVP; contact Mark Franzen at 773-561-3546 with questions.
St. Peter's Church feast of St. Francis events : Oct. 2, 12:30 p.m., blessing of the animals in front of church; 2 p.m., Transitus, remembering the death of St. Francis in story and song in the church; Oct. 4, solemnity of St. Francis, Masses at 7:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 1:15 p.m.; Oct. 3 through . 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., art exhibition "Catholic Heroes of Chicago" by artist Joseph Malham, in the St. Clare Auditorium; Oct. 7, 12:15-1 p.m., concert featuring Fr. Robert Hutmacher, OFM, on piano and Denise LaGiglia playing flute; all events free and open to all at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
RCIA classes : Starting Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills; Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults classes are for adults to receive any or all of the sacraments initiation; contact Deacon Tom at 708-974-3336 , ext. 245, or trzendzian@archchicago.org for information.
Restore, Rekindle, Renew Enrichment—3RE : Seven-session virtual enrichment experience hosted by Worldwide Marriage Encounter; Thursday evenings beginning Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.' apply online at wwme-chicagoland.org; for information, call 630-577-0778 or email applications@wwme-chicagoland.org.
Come and See Weekend : Oct. 14-16; hosted by the Adrian Dominican Sisters at , Weber Retreat and Conference Center on the Motherhouse Campus,1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan; for single, Catholic women ages 19-25; discerners will have the opportunity to meet other women exploring God’s call; spend time in prayer, reflection, silence, sharing, and fun; learn about the life of a sister and Dominican life; tour the Motherhouse Campus and meet sisters; and attend Sunday liturgy with the sisters; free; register online at tinyurl.com/ADSDiscern; for information, email Sister Katherine Frazier, OP, at kfrazier@adriandominicans.org or call or text her at 260-229-3045.
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.
Centering Prayer : Mondays at 10 a.m.; facilitated online by Jackie Herbach; free; for details visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.