Blessing of expectant parents : After weekend Masses in October; 5 p.m. Saturdays; 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon Sundays; at St. Hilary Parish, 5601 N. California Ave.; call 773-561-3473 or visit sthilarychicago.org for details.
"Walking With Purpose" : Tuesday mornings; 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.
Mass of Celebration of Youth : Oct.18; 5-9 p.m.; Annunciata Parish, 11128 S. Avenue G; Mass, sacrament of reconciliation, social hour with snacks and refreshments; for information, visit annunciataonline.com.
Masses for the Beatification of Venerable Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik: Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago : Oct. 19; 9 a.m.; Our Lady of Victory Motherhouse chapel, 11400 Theresa Drive, Lemont; Oct. 19; 5 p.m.; St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1351 W. Evergreen; for information, call 630-243-3600.
“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.
"Hands-ON and Hearts-IN" : Oct. 21-24; for women who are discerning a call to consecrated life through hands-on service to the needy throughout northern Mississippi; a collaborative effort between the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association members and Sacred Heart Southern Missions; hosted by the Sisters of the Living Word in Holly Springs, Mississippi; for information, contact Sister Sharon Glumb, SLW, at handsonheartsin@gmail.com or 847-577-5972, ext. 233.
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.
Annual Lost Child Pilgrimage : For men and women who have lost a child; Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii; 1224 W. Lexington St.; $25/person includes lunch; for information and registration, call 312-421-3757 or visit ourladyofpompeii.org.
St. Anselm/St. Elizabeth Multi-Cultural Mass Celebration : Oct. 27; 10:30 a.m.; St. Elizabeth Church, 50 East 41st St.; for information, call call 773-268-1518 or email stanselm@archchicago.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.
Anointing Mass : Nov. 13; 1:15 p.m.; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Mass of Hope, Healing and Remembrance : Nov. 15; 7 p.m.; St. Joseph’s Church, 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood; for all who have lost a child through miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, abortion, accident, illness, suicide or other circumstances; for information, call the parish at 708-798-0622.
Cenacle's First Friday series for women : Dec. 6; 10 a.m. to noon; Cenacle, 513 W. Fullerton Ave.; “Is God a Someone or Something to Me?”; women of all ages welcome; $30 offering includes conference, Mass and lunch; for information, call 773-528-6300 or visit cenaclesisters.org/chicago/retreats-programs.