■ BENEFITS

Illinois Right to Life Committee and Birthright of Chicago: reception 6 p.m. April 9 (cash bar), dinner 7:30 p.m., “Bid for Life” Auction, $75/person, Drury Lane Oak Brook Terrace, call (312) 422-9300 for tickets.

Mount Assisi Academy: Comedy Night, 6 p.m. March 20, cocktails, dinner, open bar, 8:30 p.m. show from Senese’s Comedy Club, Oak Lawn, $40/person, at the school, 13860 Main, Lemont, for tickets, call Bridget at (312) 510-6148.

■ DEVOTIONS

Irish Mass: 7 p.m. March 16, Irish preludes, Mass 7:30 p.m., musicians directed by Dennis Newman, refreshments and entertainment follow in St. Fabian Parish Hall, 8300 Thomas, Bridgeview, (708) 599-1110.

Our Lady of Ransom Church: will host a collective consecration to Jesus through Mary, at 7 p.m. Mass March 25, confession and Rosary at 6 p.m., 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, for more information, call Patricia (847) 729-7644.

Way of the Cross Through the Eyes of Mary: 7:30 p.m. March 19, prayers and St. Giles Bell Choir, 1025 Columbian, Oak Park, (708) 383-3430.

Prayer for Vocations to Consecrated Life: quiet prayer 6-7 p.m. March 26 and on last Friday each month, Sisters of St. Casimir Chapel, 2601 W. Marquette, RSVP to Sr. Janine at (630) 243-8349.

Lenten Morning Reflection: Mass 8:30 a.m. March 20, adoration follows with morning prayer, meditations by Fr. Charles Fanelli and Fr. Bernard Danber, OSA, hosted monthly by Sisters of the Real Presence; also adoration 6 p.m. March 19, Benediction and 6:30 p.m. monthly movie, “Pope John Paul II,” free popcorn, at St. Thomas More Church, 2825 W. 81st St., (773) 436-4444.

Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine: Holy Thursday Mass 7 p.m. April 1, visitation of seven churches follows, $10 covers bus, 1224 W. Lexington, RSVP by March 26 to Mary at (312) 421-3757, Ext. 323.

Seven Last Words: theatrical performance, live orchestra, choir, 3:30 p.m. March 28, Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, call (815) 436-0504 for tickets.

“Walking with the Angels”: stations of the cross to remember the people whose lives were changed forever by the Our Lady of the Angels School fire, 7:30 p.m. March 26 at St. James Church, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington heights, for info, call parish at (224) 345-7200.

■ DANCES

St. Patrick’s Day Dance: 8-11 p.m. March 20, hosted by New Beginnings Ministry, music by Paul Adams, $8, St. Hubert’s, Flagstaff and Grand Canyon streets, Hoffman Estates, (847) 397-9643.

■ DINNERS

St. Margaret of Scotland Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. March 26, catfish or perch dinner, $7, in school hall, 9833 S. Throop, (773) 779-9625.

Queen of the Rosary Parish St. Pat’s Party: with Irish dinner, dancers, band, DJ, silent auction, March 13, at Chicago Marriott, Schaumburg, (847) -437-0403.

St. Joseph's Table: donation or a meatless dish to pass, also live auction, noon March 21, St. Martha's, 8523 Georgiana, Morton Grove, (847) 965-0262.

St. Albert the Great Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. March 19 and 26, 5555 W. State Road, Burbank, call (708) 423-0321 for more info.

St. Benedict’s Fish Fry: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and/or 4-7:30 p.m. March 19 and 26, at 2339 York, Blue Island, for carry-outs call (708) 385-9266, for more info, call (708) 385-8510.

St. Joseph Sweet Table: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21, $5 benefits St. Vincent de Paul Society, at Our Lady of Ransom Parish, 8300 Greenwood, Niles, (847) 823-2550.

St. Joseph Table: following 10:30 a.m. Mass March 21, noon- 3 p.m. in Santa Maria Addolorata Hall, 528 N. Ada, (312) 421-3122.

St. Joseph Table: 1-5 p.m. March 21, at St. Julie Billiart, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, purchase tickets beforehand for discount, (708) 429 6767.

St. Joseph Table: 6 p.m. March 20, St. Albert the Great Church basement, following 5 p.m. Mass, donation, 5555 W. State Road, Burbank, (708) 423-0321.

St. Joseph Day Sweet Table: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21, in St. Patrick Parish Center, 950 W. Everett, Lake Forest, (847) 361- 3224.

Lenten Fish Fry: 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 19, St. Malachy School, 2252 W. Washington, hosted by reunion committee, (312) 733-1068.

Lenten Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. March 26, Our Lady of Loretto Parish, 8925 S. Kostner in Hometown, call rectory at (708) 424- 7471 for more info.

St. Joseph Table: 26th annual, doors open 12:15 p.m. March 21, buffet meal, 12:45-3:30 p.m., offering, St. Zachary Parish Life Center, 567 W. Algonquin, Des Plaines, (847) 956-7020.

St. Joseph Table: 3:30-7:30 p.m. March 20, donation, at St. Eugene Parish Center, 5220 N. Canfield, (773) 775-6659.

Spaghetti Dinner: all-you-caneat meal, live music, games, 3-7 p.m. March 27, Alvernia Manor Senior Living, 13950 Main, Lemont, (630) 257-7721.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

“The Calling:” film festival award-winning documentary on Catholic social justice and religious life, 5:30 p.m. March 22 screening, at Dominican University Crown Library, 7200 W. Division, River Forest, (708) 524-6685.

Premier of “Transfiguration”: composer Kevin Allen’s threemovement work for string orchestra, oboes and horns, 4 p.m. March 21, with Allen’s “Concerto for Trumpet and Strings,” and other works, performed by Lincoln Chamber Ensemble directed by Timothy Woods, tickets $20/person, $15/seniors or $10/children, $5 more at door, Notre Dame de Chicago Church, 1334 W. Flournoy, call (815) 806-0066.

“Annie”: musical, 7 p.m. March 26, or 3 p.m. March 27-28, $5 at door, Maria High School, 6727 S. California, for more info, call (773) 925-8686, Ext. 5.

Ars Viva String Quartet: performing Haydn’s “Seven Last Words,” noon-3 p.m. Good Friday, April 2, at St. Martha Church, 8523 Georgiana, Morton Grove, (847) 965-0262.

■ GAMES/PARTIES

Bingo Bash: doors open noon March 21, 11:30 a.m. admittance with ticket, games at 1:30 p.m., $25/person, includes catered buffet, super raffle, St. Florian School Gym, 13100 Houston, call (773) 646-2868 from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for tickets.

Card and Bunco Party: noon March 24, $12, includes lunch, at St. Priscilla Parish Hall, 6969 W. Addison, for tickets call (773) 545- 8840.

■ JOB MINISTRY

Connections: monthly meetings 7 p.m. on second Wednesdays, in Bernardin Center of Incarnation Parish, 5757 W.127th St., Palos Heights, for more info, call rectory at (708) 597-3180.

“Working with an Employment Agency”: 7-9:15 p.m. March 22, at St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, call Bob at (847) 925-6005 for more info.

■ LECTURES

Fr. Larry Dowling: “Immigration and the Catholic Church — Why is the Church Supporting Legislation Favorable to Undocumented Immigrants?” 7:30-9 p.m. March 23, at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, sponsored by Vicariate V Peace and Justice, for more info, contact Bob at bob-judypalos@att.net.

Albertus Magnus Society: “Spiritual Issues in the Care of the Dying” by Fr. Daniel Sulmasy, OFM, 7 p.m. March 18, Dominican University Priory Campus, 7200 W. Division, River Forest, (708) 714-9105.

Paul Mariani: on “What the Blind Beseeching Eye Has Found: Poetry and Sacramental Imagination,” 7 p.m. March 23, Dominican University Siena Center, Priory Auditorium, 7200 W. Division, River Forest. $10. (708) 714-9105.

Annulment Information Night: 7-8:30 p.m. March 25, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish Center, 22333 W. Erhart, Mundelein, for more info, call (847) 223-0010.

Fr. Francis Tebbe. OFM: “Fulfilled in Your Hearing: Preaching God’s Word,” the Sunday homily and people’s faith-life, 9 a.m. April 1, coffee, 9:30-11:30 lecture, $6, in Butler Room, St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., call Donatta at (708) 422-1635 for more info.

■ MEETINGS

Charis Ministries: for young adults, Lenten Living Ignatian Service Day, 4:45-7 p.m. March 16, volunteers to serve dinner and chat with guests at Franciscan Outreach’s Marquard Center, 1645 W. LeMoyne, register at charisministries. org.

New Beginnnings: for single, widowed, divorced, meet Mondays 7 p.m., in St. Matthew’s Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, call hotline (847) 397-9643, for more info.

■ MISSIONS

St. Daniel the Prophet Church: Fr. Tom McCarthy, OSA, talking on “The Sacraments,” 7 p.m. March 22-24, 5400 S. Nashville, for more info, call Deacon Rich Voytas at (773) 537.8834.

St. Mary of Vernon Church: Sparough Family Mission Team, 7- 8:30 p.m. March 21-23, for all ages, 236 US Highway 45, Indian Creek, free babysitting for kids under age 5 with RSVP to (847) 362-1005.

St. Jane de Chantal Church: 7 p.m. March 21-23, Fr. Rich Hynes, 5300 S. McVicker, (773) 767-2411.

■ RESALE/RUMMAGE

Spring Flea Market: doors open 8 a.m. March 20-21, close 4 p.m., at St. Mary of Czestochowa Social Center, 5000 W. 31st St., Cicero, (708) 652-0948.

The Clothes Closet: resale shop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 19-20, 24-25, 27, 31 at St. Joseph Hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore, ground level Manor Building, for more info on how to shop and/or donate, call Julie at (773) 665.3000.

■ RETREATS

Lenten Silent Retreat: “From Ashes to Fire, the Human Journey,” with Fr. Eddie De Leon, CMF, March 19-21, at the Cenacle, RSVP to (773) 528-6300.

Holy Week Retreat: 5:30 p.m. April 1 to 11 a.m. April 3, with Fr. Bob Colaresi, OCarm, and Sr. Jane Schlosser, RSM, $175/person, at Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8433 Bailey, Darien, RSVP by March 22 to (630) 969-4141.

“Men for Christ”: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27, Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson, RSVP to (773) 638-0159.

■ REUNIONS

St. Stanislaus Kostka School Alumni: 6:30 p.m.-midnight March 27, $70/person, White Eagle Restaurant, Niles, honoring School Sisters of Notre Dame and Resurrection priests, call Susie at (773) 278-4560 Ext. 4.

St. Robert Bellarmine School: seeking class of 1970 for April 10 reunion at Stonewood Ale House, Schaumburg, contact rpbrandstatter@ yahoo.com.

Our Lady of Grace School: 100 Year Anniversary and All Class Reunion April 23-24, dedication of “Dominican Sisters Way” street sign, 1 p.m. April 23, open house 2 p.m. April 24, Mass 4 p.m. at church, cocktails and dinner-dance follow with cash bar, at Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, $50/person, up to March 26, $65/person if purchased by April 9, go to www.olgchicago.org.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“A Call To Holiness”: 2 p.m. March 20, with Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, expert on St. Faustina and Divine Mercy, Drew Mariani, of Relevant Radio, Fr. David Simonetti, and Fr. Matthew Talarico, free, Mass, and blessing of St. Benedict sacramentals, at St. James Church, 22400 S. Torrence, Sauk Village, (708) 757-2170, or www.acalltoholiness.com.

St. Joseph’s Day: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 19, noon Mass, 12:30 p.m. talk on St. Joseph Hospital Chapel’s stained glass windows, spaghetti lunch, also devotions, at hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore, for more info call spiritual services at (773) 665-3000.

Reflection/Prayer Service: talk by Sr. Christine Marie Baltas, MSC, on Mother Cabrini, first American citizen saint, her teen years to adulthood, 4 p.m. March 28, Cabrini Retreat Center, 9430 Golf, Des Plaines, RSVP to (847) 297-6530.

Seder Meal: with Fr. Bob Colaresi, OCarm, and Sr. Jane Schlosser, RSM, 6-9:30 p.m. March 30 or 6-9:30 p.m. April 1 with Eucharist within Passover meal, $45/person, at Carmelite Center, 8433 Bailey, Darien, RSVP by March 22 to (630) 969-4141.

Days of Recollection: Ignatian spirituality, confession, Mass, Benediction, by a Miles Christi priest. 6:15-9:15 p.m., Mar. 26, St. Mary’s Franciscan Monastery, 14246 Main, Lemont; also, 12:45-5 p.m. Mar. 27, Little Sisters of the Poor, 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, Joan at (847) 966-1369.

■ POTPOURRI

Trivia Challange: 7 p.m. March 20 (doors open 6:15 p.m. to decorate tables), $30/person, teams of 10 plays, 10 rounds, 10 questions each, includes beverages, bring snacks for your table of adults 21 and older, at Academy of St. Priscilla at Divine Savior, 7750 W. Montrose, Norridge, for tickets or info, call school at (708) 452-0323.

Grief Recovery Outreach: with Cecilia Kaiser, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays April 13-June 15, $160 includes materials, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, call Cecilia at (708) 528-0200.