Candlelight concert : June 27, 7:30 p.m.; 1980s hits played by a classical string quartet illuminated by candlelight at St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Drive, Naperville; benefits Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet; concert $40; optional 6 p.m. cocktail hour, additional $20; visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/candlelight for information or tickets.
Feast of St. Anthony : Masses June 12 at 7:30 p.m.; on the actual feast day, June 13, followed by an outdoor reception; on June 14 at 5:30 p.m.; and the feast celebration June 15, with Mass at 10:30 a.m., followed blessing of the bread and veneration of St. Anthony relic; outdoor procession accompanied by Banda Napolitana; continental breakfast reception; hosted by St. Anthony Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for details, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.
Mass for Padre Pio : June 19, 10:30 a.m.; in Italian; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and Shrine, 1101 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for details, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.
St. Rita novena : July 1 and first Thursday of every month; at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave.; confession available at 6 p.m., Mass and novena prayers begin at 7 p.m.; light refreshments follow; secure and ample parking available; visit stritashrinechicago.com for information.
Mass celebrating Fr. John McGivney : Aug. 12, 7 p.m.; Knights of Columbus Council 17253 from Sacred Heart Parish, Palos Hills, are celebrating the life of Fr. John McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus at annual Mass; 8245 W. 111th St, Palos Hills.
Group rosary : Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.; silent prayer, recitation of the rosary; spiritual reading; Fridays beginning with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and continues with Benediction at 10 a.m.; at Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus Parish, 1256 W. 99th St.; for information, call 773-779-5151.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Fridays, 1-3 p.m., led by Deacon William Pyrek at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
First Friday adoration : First Friday of each month; begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass and continues until Benediction at 11:30 a.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
St. Anthony devotions : Tuesdays after the 7:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Masses at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Requiem Mass and devotions for poor souls in purgatory : 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the St. Odilo Purgatorial Society at the National Shrine of the Poor Souls, St. Odilo Church, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn.
First Saturday Mass and devotions : First Saturday of the month, beginning with rosary and opportunity for confession at 9:30 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; all welcome; hospitality and fellowship follows Mass; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
First Saturday devotions : First Saturday of each month; 8:15 a.m. Mass, followed by rosary and reconciliation at noon; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.
Pro-life Mass : First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.; followed by praying the pro-life rosary; at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3745 S. Paulina St.
Mass for peace : Thursdays, 6 p.m.; prayers are offered for all murder victims in the city, whose names are kept in the chapel, and for the safety of all police officers and other first responders; rosary for peace precedes Mass at 5:30 p.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].
Eucharistic adoration : Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; St. Francis Borgia Parish Prince of Peace Chapel; 8033 W. Addison St.
Weekly adoration and reconciliation : Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reconciliation begins at 7 p.m.; Our Lady of the eBlessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road; Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reconciliation begins at noon; Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd.; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or [email protected] for more information.
Holy hour of healing : First Saturday of the month, 6 p.m.; led by Deacon Mike Ciciura at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights; for those suffering from physical, spiritual or psychological illness; includes adoration, Benediction and individual prayers of healing; for details, call 708-448-4861 or email [email protected].
Communal First Saturday devotion : First Saturday of every month at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines; 8:15 a.m. rosary followed by Mass, followed by meditations; confession available after Mass; for more information, contact Anna Gatowski at 847-909-3839.
Taizé prayer : Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., streaming on holycrossparish.net or in person at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield.
St. Peregrine Healing Mass : Second Saturday of the month in Spanish, third Saturday of the month in English; 11 a.m.; at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica; 3121 W. Jackson Blvd.; call 773-638-5800, ext. 119, for information.
Eucharistic adoration and young adult fellowship : Thursday evenings beginning March 6; adoration at 6 p.m. at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; young adults gather afterward at Culver's, 803 E. Park Ave.
Mozart's "Coronation Mass" and Salieri's 200th"O How Glorious: Venerating the Saints Throughout the Church Year" : June 22, 3:30 p.m.; Niles Metropolitan Chorus, with the Musica Lumina Orchestra and professional soloists, celebrates its 11th season with a season finale concert; tickets $20 at eventbrite.com, $25 at door, children free; at St. Juliana Church, 7201 N. Oketo Ave.; for information, visit nilesmetropolitanchorus.com.
"Saluting the Red, White and Brass" : July 2, 5 p.m.; program features beloved classics like America the Beautiful, God Bless America, and Stars and Stripes Forever, as well as renowned concert pieces like Fanfare for the Common Man and Going Home from the New World Symphony; to raise awareness of local veteran’s support organization SALUTE, Inc.; ice cream and a chance to mingle with the musicians follow; no charge; at St. James Parish, 831 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights; for details, visit www.stjamesah.org/pb-concert.
St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish carnival : June 12, 5-10 p.m.; June 13, 5-11 p.m.; June 14, noon to 11 p.m.; June 15, 1-8 p.m.; carnival rides and games, entertainment, car show, business expo, beer garden and food trucks featuring Mexican street food, American comfort food and hearty Polish cuisine; two-day passes or tickets per ride at the event; at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights; businesses are welcome to join the business expo; for a table, contact Margaret Tys at 847-255-7452, ext. 117; for carnival information, visit saintalphonsusph.org/parish-carnival.
Taste of St. William Parish : June 29; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; ethnic foods, games, pony rides, petting zoo, music, raffles; 2600 N. Sayre Ave.
Celebration of the 175th birthday of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini : July 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; celebration of faith, community and cultures begins with Mass concelebrated by Bishop Daniel Turley, OSA; followed by a reception partially sponsored by Onesti Entertainment, crafts and Cabrini stories for young children, musical tributes on-going; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; registration appreciated; visit cabrininationalshrine.org.
St. Francis Borgia bingo : June 21; doors open 5:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m.; $25 for 10 regular and two special games; 8033 W. Addison St.
Legion of Mary : Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; in the St. Pascal Room on the lower level of St. Peter’s Church, 110 W. Madison St.; the Legion of Mary conducts apostolic works and meets weekly to pray; learn about becoming a member; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
To Be Joyful Again : First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m.; non-denominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone else who has lost a significant other meets at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; all welcome; contact Peggy Emerson at 224-595-3613 or Bob Boho at 847-438-2884 for more information.
St. Constance/St. Robert Bellarmine Young at Heart Senior Group : Second Monday of the month; doors open at 11:30 a.m., meetings usually go to 3 p.m.; spiritual and social club for seniors 60 and older; Borowczyk Hall, ground floor, 5843 W. Ainslie St.; dues $10 per year; meetings end with bingo; COVID-19 protocols including masks required; for information, call 847-258-4428.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps information sessions : For adults 50 and older; learn about the Ignatian Volunteer Corps at the following sessions: June 17, 2 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Glenview; June 24, 2 p.m., St. John of the Cross Parish, Western Springs; June 26, 2 p.m., Old St. Mary Parish, 1500 S. Michigan Ave.; and July 8, 11 a.m., St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Oak Lawn; register at ivcusa.org/chicago or for details, call program manager Cathy Buescher at 201-407-6052.
Church tour at St. Gregory the Great : June 28, 1:30-3 p.m.; artist-in-residence Sarah Crow leads an in-depth tour highlighting the rich symbolism of Edgewater's Norman Gothic church; presented by St. Gregory's Hall and Catholic Church Tours; register online or call 773-561-3546; for more information visit stgregoryhall.org/gregorytour.html
"Run With the Nuns" 5K : Oct. 19, 9 a.m.; runners and walkers welcome; on the hilly grounds of Mount Assisi in Lemont; "virtual runner" option; adults $50, children 12 and under who run with a parent $20; 10% early bird discount; to register, visit www.runwiththenuns.org.
Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites : For confirmed, practicing Catholics 18 and older who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus and feel called to a life of prayer as a lay person in the world; to learn more, contact Margaret at 773-505-5793 or [email protected].
“Lift Up Your Heart” retreat for women impacted by incarceration : June 27-29, ecumenical retreat for women who have or have had loved ones in prison or jail; free of charge; registration required by June 1; at the Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Road, Darien; presented by Kairos Prison Ministry International; to register or get more information, email [email protected] or call/text 224-578-2360.
Joyful Again! : June 28-29, for widowed men and women; at St Julie Billiart Parish, Tinley Park; commuters only; for information, call 708-354-7211, email [email protected] or visit joyfulagain.org.
Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House : Variety of individual and group retreats; offerings include evening, day and weekend retreats; 420 W. County Line Road, Barrington; all welcome; for more information or to register, visit at jesuitretreat.org or call 847-381-1261.
St. Raphael the Archangel : June 18, 4-7 p.m., "first look," $5 admission; June 19-20, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the parish, 40000 N. U.S. Hwy 45, Old Mill Creek.
Our Lady of the Lakes Parish : June 19-20, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; June 21 bag sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at St. Bede Faith Formation Center, Route 59 and Wilson Road, Ingleside.
Santa Maria del Popolo Parish : July 19, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; July 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 19, early bird admission for 30 people at 7:30 a.m., $5; July 20 half-price bag sale; at the parish, 151 N. Lincoln Ave.; donations welcome, accepted 4-7 p.m. every Sunday except June 15, 133 N. Lincoln Ave., Mundelein; some items, including car sears and cribs, not accepted; for information on donating or volunteering, text Jennifer Ramos at 847-815-2317 or Myla Teemer at 847-219-4837.
Monastic experience weekend : June 27-29; Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St.: men ages 20-35 who are interested in learning about contemplative monastic life are invited to join the Benedictine Monks of Chicago in their daily round of liturgical and personal prayer; to register, visit chicagomonk.org or email [email protected].
"'Forming Intentional Disciples': Reading and Reflection" : Tuesdays, May 13 through June 24, 12:15-1 p.m., lower level meeting room of St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; with Fr. Kurt Hartrich, OFM, and Fr. Tony Posadas, OFM; read and reflect upon this book of everyday theology and spirituality; book available for purchase in the St. Peter’s Book and Gift Shop; all welcome, free-will offering; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
First Friday spring series : First Friday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., followed by Mass at noon; hosted by the Cenacle sisters in person at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., for a time of reflection, fellowship and Eucharist; for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
Centering prayer : Mondays, 10 a.m.; via Zoom; Sr. Mary Peters, rc, leads weekly 50-minute sessions of contemplative prayer with a guided practice that offers a calming start to a busy week; for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
Christian meditation : Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; via Zoom; using meditation techniques of Fr. John Main, guided by Sr. Anelie Arao, rc; for details, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
NextGen young adult group : Every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; Mass followed by "digging deeper" activity with young adult group that welcomes all at Old St. Michael's Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Ave.; for details, visit st-mikes.org/next-gen.
"Living This Sunday's Gospel" : Fridays, 12:15-1 p.m.; weekly Bible session moderated by Fr. Tom Ess, OFM; in the St. Clare Auditorium at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; free; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.