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Around the Archdiocese is a free listing for Catholic groups in the Archdiocese. Send us notice of your event with time, date, place, address and a phone number we can print (with area code). Space permitting, we list an event at least a week before it takes place. It must arrive at least 15 days before that issue. Remember, we are bi-weekly. Mail your notice to: Around the Archdiocese The Catholic New World 721 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60610 FAX: (312) 642-7310 Send E-Mail . |
Issue of April 1, 2007
ANNIVERSARIES Catholic Charities: celebrating its 90th anniversary, at dedication of St. Leo Residence with Cardinal George, reception 10 a.m. April 11, RSVP to (312) 655-7931. BENEFITS St. Paul the Apostle/St. Gilbert Family 5K Run/Walk: and kids' fun-run, benefits St. Vincent de Paul Society, 8 a.m. April 14, at Independence Grove, Libertyville; food and beverages for registered participants after race; to register, go to www.reachoutandrun5k.org. Little Sisters of the Poor Amazing Grace Celebration: "St. Joseph the Worker, We Need a Miracle" fundraiser, 4 p.m. April 29; dinner 6:30 p.m., Cardinal George, special guest of honor, tickets $150/person, at Wellington of Arlington in Arlington Heights, call (847) 358-5700 for tickets, proceeds benefit residents of St. Joseph's Home. Our Lady of the Brook Parish: art auction, 7 p.m. April 28, variety of art from Marlin Art of New York City, also local artists, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, raffle, tickets $20/person; $35/cou-ple, for more info, call Peg at (847) 205-9205. Mamre, Inc.: dinner-dance, silent auction, raffle, 6-10:30 p.m. April 22, benefits Special Religious Development (Spred) programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities in parish life, $65/person, at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, RSVP to Bonnie at (312) 540-0265. Notre Dame High School for Girls Spring Tea: 1:30 p.m. April 22, dramatization by Corrinne Marek Keefe '55, $35, at school, 3000 N. Mango, RSVP by April 2 to (773) 622-1541. Tony Delcorse: Leukemia victim, Brother Rice High School '06 grad, 1-6 p.m. April 14, $20/per-son; at Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., call Sue or Ray Robin at (773) 233-4014. ENTERTAINMENT Palm Sunday Cantata: 3 p.m. April 1, "For Such a One as This," featuring the adult choir and the Seton Orchestra, liturgical readers and dancers, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, donation, for more info, call Linda at (708) 403-0101. US Air Force Academy Catholic Choir Concert: 7 p.m. April 14, 60-voice choir, free, at Santa Maria del Popolo Parish Center, 126 N. Lake, Mundelein, (847) 949-8300. "Treasured Toppers": 3 p.m. April 22, Susan Kohl Jankowski builds stor y around men and women's hats of the past 100 years, tickets $12, refreshments, at St. Daniel the Prophet Parish Hall, 5400 S. Nashville, (773) 586-1223. "St. Catherine of Siena": saintly reenactment with Sr. Nancy Murray, OP, 3 p.m. April 15, at St. Gerald Parish, 9310 S. 5th Ct., Oak Lawn, call (708) 422-0234 for tickets. "Wit": Emma Thompson movie of a woman dealing with terminal illness, seen through the prism of John 20:19-31, at First Friday Movie Night, gather 6:30 p.m. April 13 (second Friday because of Good Friday), at St. Paul Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, RSVP to (312) 346-4228. Concertino Stuttgart Recital: 5:30 p.m. April 6, "Sacred Music of the Season," by Handel, Bach, others, performed by ensemble of strings, oboe, flute, recently installed Rice Frobenius organ, and two rare violins crafted in 17th century, at Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt, free will offering, (312) 842-8442. South Suburban Children's Choir: concert of Eastern and Western Catholic traditions, 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 21, free at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, 14610 S. Will-Cook Rd., Homer Glen, refreshments follow, (815) 806-0066. Da Corneto Opera: Verdi's "La Forza del Destino," 7:30 p.m. April 13 and 4 p.m. April 22, at St. Hilary Church, 5601 N. California; $35/adults; $30/seniors; $5 students, call (847) 628-2694. Kafka's "The Trial": preview performances April 18-19; runs April 20-29, Wednesdays through Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m., $15, at DePaul University's Merle Reskin Theater, 60 E. Balbo, call (312) 922-1999 for tickets. Josephine Keegan Concert: Irish composer/musician, 8 p.m. April 12, launching new CD, and her latest song book, at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035. Benedictine University Chamber Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. April 13, free, at the university, 5700 College, Lisle, (630) 829-6090. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest": performed by St. Sebastian Players, April 27-May 20, season conclusion, at St. Bonaventure Church, 1625 W. Diversey; for tickets, days and time, call (773) 404-7922, free parking in two lots. FASHION SHOWS Little Company of Mary Auxiliary: "In Good Company," new event, with premier-shopping, demonstrations, informal modeling, food stations, drinks; tickets $50 for 5 p.m. entrance; $35, for entrance at 6 p.m., Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. Western, call (708) 229-5067. St. Rita High School Mothers Club: 6 p.m. April 19, $35, cash bar, at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, RSVP to Laura at (773) 925-6600, Ext. 6653. St. Benedict the African (East) Parish: noon-4 p.m. April 21, $45/person in advance; $50 at door of Belvedere Chateau, 8055 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, RSVP to (773) 873-4464. GAMES PARTIES Vegas Night 2007: 6 p.m.-1 a.m. April 14, $5 admission, at Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th Street, Lemont; to benefit Lemont's St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick's Catholic School, (630)783-2220 or go to www.stals-stpats.org. LECTURES Dirk W. Schiff: Consul-General of the Netherlands in Chicago, "Netherlands 101," 1:30 p.m. April 14, $1.50, hosted by DePaul Geographical Society, at Schmitt Academic Center, 2320 N. Kenmore, (773) 325-7871. Atty. Jack Fassnacht: "Guided Tour Through World of Organ Transplantation," noon April 13, hosted by First Friday Club of Chicago; luncheon, $35/guests, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP by April 10, to (312) 466-9610. Mark A. Melnick: "General Counsel Under Fire," former GC of Tyco, International; Jewish convert to Catholicism, 7:30 a.m. April 19, $40, hosted by Men's Leadership Forum of Chicago (to deepen professional friendships/enhance spiritual solidarity), at University Club of Chicago, 9th floor, 76 E. Monroe, register at http://www.mensleadershipforum-chicago.org. Alvin J. Schmidt: "The Great Divide: the Failure of Islam and the Triumph of the West," noon April 13, Catholic Citizens Forum luncheon $25, at Chicago Athletic Club, 12 S. Michigan, RSVP by April 10 to (708) 352-5834. "Past, Present and Future of Christian Martyrdom": 7-9 p.m. April 19, Emmanuel Katongole, speaking on "Martyrdom and Reconciliation in the World Church;" and Eric O. Hanson, "Flashpoint for Future Martyrdom: Beyond 'the Clash of Civilizations,'" free and open to public, DePaul University Student Center, Room 120, 2250 N. Sheffield, (773) 325-7423. Rabbi Evan Moffic: from Chicago Sinai, discussing the Book of Esther's serious message wrapped in comic form, 6 p.m. Apr il 24, $5/non-members, at Simpson Hall, Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 N. Michigan, (312) 915-7630. Joan Wester Anderson: author of "Morning with Angels," 11 a.m.-noon April 21, book signing and open house at St. Joseph Village, 4021 W. Belmont, must RSVP to (773) 328-5500. MEETINGS St. Fabian Phoenix: doors open 7 p.m. April 12, speaker Judge/Deacon Dan Welter, on "Domestic Violence," 7450 W. 83rd St., Bridgeview, for more info, call (708) 499-5377. Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: for singles, 6:30 p.m. April 7, dinner at Little Europe, 9208 W. Ogden, then a movie at LaGrange Theater, RSVP to Marline, at (708) 788-3352. Catholic Charities Adoption: 6:30 p.m. April 9, 7000 W. 111th St., Worth, RSVP to (312) 6557086. Catholic Charities Foster Care Information: 7 p.m. April 3, 671 S. Lewis, Waukegan, call (847) 782-4149. Council of Catholic Nurses: Mass 11 a.m. April 29, with Msgr. Kenneth Velo, at Our Lady of Hope Church, 9711 W. Devon, Rosemont; luncheon 12:30 p.m. at Rosewood, Devon and Higgins, in DesPlaines, call Sr. Evelyn, at (773) 792-6363 for tickets. PILGRIMAGES Down Under Tour and Pilgrimage: July 31-Aug. 13, New Zealand, Australia, San Francisco, call Fr. Gerry Grupczynski at Five Holy Martyrs Parish, at (773) 2543636. St. Padre Pio Pilgrimage: Sept. 17-27, marks anniversary of his death and his canonization, includes Vatican City, Assisi, Cas-cia, Loreto, San Giovanni Rotondo, more, with St. Francis Borgia Parish and Fr. Andrew Wypych, call (773) 625-1118. In the Footsteps of St. Edmund Rich: from Oxford and London, England to Paris and Soisy, France, St. Edmund Parish's centennial year pilgrimage, Sept. 1728, call (708) 442-9914. REUNIONS St. Mary High School Alumnae: seeking all classes for benefit reception and luncheon, 11:30 a.m. April 15, former students and friends of the BVM Sisters are invited to the Oak Lawn Hilton, 9333 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn, for tickets, call (773) 274-7970. Immaculata High School Alumnae: seeking all alums for 30th annual awards luncheon, especially classes ending in "2" and "7," 11:30 a.m. April 22, honoring Carol Breman Zaehler, and Eranell McIntosh Wilson, at Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee, Niles, tickets $30 before April 14; $35 after, call Sr. Susie Beckman, BVM, at (773) 338-2211. St. Philomena Alumni Mass: 8 a.m. April 15, reception follows, 1921 N. Kedvale, (773) 489-1100. Holy Rosary Slovak Church: seeking former Roseland parishioners for April 22 reunion, special recognition to classes of '56 and '57, at Orland Chateau, Orland Park, call Ed Michuda, at (847) 825-5101. Seton Academy: marking "40 Years of Shining Stars," alumni gala, reception/silent auction 5:30 -6:45 p.m. April 27; dinner and awards ceremony 6:45-9:30 p.m., at Oak Lawn Hilton, 9300 S. Cicero, $100/person, for tickets, call (708) 333-6301 by April 16. St. Casimir Academy Alumnae: seeking former students for 9:30 a.m. Mass May 5; brunch, 11 a.m., tickets $25, at Motherhouse, 2601 W. Marquette, RSVP by April 27, to Vakarie Roberts, at (773) 925-8686, ext. 116. Maria High School: seeking classes ending in "2" and "7" for 4 p.m. Mass May 5; registration 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., class photos 8 p.m., tickets $45/person, at 6727 S. California, RSVP to Vakarie Roberts, at (773) 925- 8686, Ext. 116, or vroberts@mariahighschool. org for more info. St. Laurence School: seeking class of 1957 for Sept. 29 reunion at Durbin's, 17265 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, contact Judy Jellison Graves at (708) 349-8570 to RSVP or be on mailing list. Alvernia Alumnae: seeking all who attended, taught or worked at Alvernia, for 11:30 a.m. April 22 reception/luncheon, $40/person, at Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, RSVP to Kathy Bunce at (708) 442-1479; benefits School Sisters of St. Francis. Leo High School: seeking class of 1957 for April 27 reunion, at Lexington House, Hickory Hills, call Jack Carroll at (708) 429- 9307. POTPOURRI National Catholic Singles Conference: April 27-29, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1800 E. Golf, Schaumburg, for convention details, call (815) 828-5094 or register at www.nationalcatholicsingles. com. 16thAnnual D-Final Event: NCAA championship game on four large TV screens, many other TVs, buffet dinner, drinks, silent auction, super raffle, doors open 6 p.m. April 2, $40/person, at door; at De La Salle Institute, 3434 S. Michigan, (312) 842-7355 Ext. 146. St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: "Finding Your Unique Selling Proposition," 7-9 p.m. April 9, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, call Bob at (847) 925-6005 for more info. Adult Health Fair: 8-11 a.m. April 21, for those 18 or older, testing for diabetes, liver disorders, cholesterol levels; screenings for blood pressure, colon cancer detection take-home kit, pre-register by April 6 for appointment times, fee $40 ($260 value), at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, call (708) 423-5774. Items Needed: new or gently used infant/children's clothing, ladies' regular clothes, size XL and larger and winter maternity clothes (all sizes), baby cribs, mattresses, bumper pads, sheets, toddler beds, strollers, changing tables, swings, porta-cribs, you can deliver to one of The Women's Center's three sites, Des Plaines, Evergreen Park, or North Cicero Ave., or a volunteer will pick them up if you call (773) 794- 1313. First Saturday Catholic Women's Book Club: noon-2 p.m. April 7 (BYO Lunch), still on the Silk Road, "Kabul in Winter," by Ann Jones, meets at Pauline Books & Media, 172 N. Michigan, RSVP to Blanca, at (773) 585- 6753, blancestella@aol.com. Misericordia Jelly Belly Candy Days: seeking volunteers for an hour or two on the street of your choice, April 27 and/or 28, to raise funds for Misericordia programs for adults and kids with developmental disabilities, call (773) 273-2768. Pathways Awareness Foundation: meetings at each vicariate
on different ways to be able
to welcome parishioners of all
abilities, at 2-4 p.m. April 19, at
Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W.
111th St., Palos Hills, refreshments,
for more info, call (800)
955-2445.
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