150th anniversary celebration of Franciscans' arrival at St. Peter's Church 1875-2025 : Events include July 26-27, weekend festivities marking the arrival of the first friars; July 27, 11 a.m., 150th anniversary Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Robert Lombardo presiding; Oct. 1-4, Franciscan Festival including special Masses and concert Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.. in the church; all invited to celebrate and support St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.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.
"Saluting the Red, White and Brass" : July 2, 5 p.m.; program features classics like "America the Beautiful," "God Bless America" and "Stars and Stripes Forever," as well as 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 stjamesah.org/pb-concert.
St. Peter's Church organ concerts : Wednesdays; July 9, 23; Aug. 6, 20; 12:20-1 p.m. in the church; organ performances by local gifted musicians; free-will offering; all invited; St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-327-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Our Lady of the Holy Land festival : July 4-6, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; hosted by Our Lady of the Holy Land Arab Catholic Community; featuring live music; shawarma, Mediterranean foods, hot dogs, hamburgers; beer, wine and soda; games for adults and children; admission $5; 10500 W. 153rd St., Orland Park.
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 ongoing; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; registration appreciated; visit cabrininationalshrine.org.
St. Francis Borgia bingo : July15 and most third Saturdays; 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: 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.
"Repair My House: Psychology at Lunchtime" : Mondays, noon to 1 p.m., July 14 and Aug. 4, 11, 25; psychologist Dr. Jerry Hiller and Marilyn Rochon, MA, LCPC, guide participants in the pursuit of stress relief, self-acceptance, self-efficacy, and developing a sense of purpose. Participants learn to increase self-confidence, navigate through loss and depression, and improve relationships with themselves, others and God; sessions combine practical psychology with the life-giving ways of St. Francis of Assisi; email[email protected] to sign up for the program; for more information, call 312-371-4427 or visit stpetersloop.org.
"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 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].
St. Nicholas Of Tolentine School alumni event : July 26, 2-5 p.m.; all-years reunion and barbecue; tour school building and reminisce; RSVP to 773-735-0772.
St. John Brebeuf all-school reunion : Sept. 20; 5 p.m. Mass at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles; 7 p.m. to midnight, all class reunion in the Parish Ministry Center; contact Shelley Fallon 847-774-8159M for details.
Academy of our Lady/Spalding Institute (Peoria) All-Class Reunion : Seeking graduates of Academy of our Lady/Spalding Institute in Peoria for all-class reunion Oct. 11; visit aolsi-peoriaalumni.com for details.
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, 133 N. Lincoln Ave., Mundelein; some items, including car seats and cribs, not accepted; for information on donating or volunteering, text Jennifer Ramos at 847-815-2317 or Myla Teemer at 847-219-4837.
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.