■ ANNIVERSARIES

Holy Name of Mary Church: celebrating 70th anniversary Sept. 19; 10 a.m. Mass; live music, dancing, food from noon-3 p.m., also seeking alumni and Oblate Sisters of Providence, at 1423 W. 112th St., (773) 238-6800.

Santa Maria del Popolo Parish: celebrating 75th jubilee Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. Mass with Cardinal George, reception follows in parish center, 116 N. Lake, Mundelein, for free tickets for either event, call (847) 949-8300.

St. Patrick High School: beginning 150th year with school and community Mass Sept. 29, 11 a.m., 5900 W. Belmont, for more info on this and other events, call (773) 282-8844.

St. Patrick Church: celebrating 100 year anniversary of its Old Church, 991 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, Oct. 2-3, call (847) 234-1401 for more info.

Our Lady of the Woods Parish: marking 25th jubilee at Oct. 16, 5 p.m. Mass, with Cardinal George, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, dinner-dance Oct. 23 at DiNolfo’s, call (708) 361-4754, to RSVP and for more info.

■ BENEFITS

Mission of Our Lady of the Angels: concert by Mike Mangione & the Union, Sept. 9, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $20, St. Stanislaus Kostka School Gym, at 1255 N. Noble, e-mail Alicia.v.torres@ gmail.com, or call Alicia at (312) 608-9170. Learn more about the Mission at www.Mission- OLA.com.

Rainbows: Cubs vs. Giants rooftop social, Sept. 23, game at 6:05 p.m., 3627 N. Sheffield, register on line at www.events.org/rainbowsrooftop.

Pooch Walk for the Homeless: come to the park with your dog, Sept. 11, at Lake Katherine, near 119th Street and Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, $20/advance, $25/at door, $10/each additional pooch, to benefit Franciscan Outreach’s homeless ministry, call Tony at (773) 278-6724.

The Women’s Center Walk and 5K “Fun Run”: Sept. 12, after 9:30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Victory, 5212 W. Agatite; or Sept. 26, after 9 a.m. Mass at St. Alexander, 126th and 71st Ave., Palos Heights, registration 8 a.m. at both sites, contact (773) 794- 1313 for more info, a brochure, or to pre-register, also www.womens- center.org.

■ CARNIVALS/FESTS

Misericordia Family Fest: Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., live enter tainment, food, auctions, games, fun, $8/adults, $5/children and seniors, 6300 N. Ridge, (773) 973-6300, or misericordia.org.

St. Bride Parish Picnic: Sept. 12, after 10 a.m. Mass in the parish yard, bring a dish to share, 7811 S. Coles, (773) 731-8822.

Taste of Holy Rosary: Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., in parking lot, 612 N. Western, (773) 278- 4820.

St. Francis of Assisi/Our Lady of the Angels Parish: “Picnic under the Stars,” Sept. 11, noon-9 p.m., food, entertainment, games, and a concert with Jorge Rivera and his band, 6-8 p.m.in church, 932 N. Kostner, concert tickets, $10; also rummage sale Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., call Bob Gray at (312) 749-8760 for more info.

■ CRAFT FAIRS

“Art in the Park”: Sept. 11-12, hosted by Knights of Columbus Tonti Council, at Portage Park, Irving Park and Central avenues, (773) 530-5182.

Resurrection Retirement community: seeking crafters for Oct. 16 fair, 7262 W. Peterson, no stairs, call (773) 594-0093.

Guerin College Prep: seeking crafters for Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. show, 8001 W. Belmont, River Grove, call (708) 453-6233.

St. John Brebeuf Parish: seeking crafters for Nov. 14 show, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles, call Judi at (847) 296-6421.

St. James Parish: seeking entries for juried craft show, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, 140 North, Highwood, call Jodi at (847) 345- 9101.

St. Matthew Parish: seeking crafters of handmade goods for Nov. 6 9 a.m.-3 p.m. fair, call Judy at (847) 891-1255.

■ DEVOTIONS

Novena to Our Lady of Good Counsel: with rosary and eucharistic adoration, Tuesdays all year, 7 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Parish at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 3528 S. Hermitage, (773) 523-3917.

Polka Mass: Sept. 5, 11 a.m., with the Good Times Band, as part of “Taste of Archer Heights” Fest Sept. 3-5 on St. Richard Parish grounds, 5000 S. Kostner, for more info, call (773) 585-1221.

■ ENTERTAINMENT

Old Town Organ Vespers: Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Zvonimir Nagy, performing music of Franck and Messiaen, highlighting historic Kilgen pipe organ, free will offering for organ restoration project, refreshments, St. Michael Church, 1633 N. Cleveland, (312) 642- 2498 for more info.

“Dreamworlds 3,” Sept. 10, 7 p.m., film dealing with women and girls’ contemporary stories, discussion follows, $25, part of Women’s Program at Claret Center, 5536 S. Everett, register at (773) 643- 6259.

Trivia Night: Sept. 11, 7 p.m., $25/person, includes refreshments, at St. Daniel the Prophet School Hall, 5337 S. Natoma, for more info, call Mary at (773) 229- 9229.

■ EXHIBITS

Joseph Malham Icon Show: Sept. 17, 6-10 p.m., free will offering, in artist’s studio at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N. Paulina, (312) 388-4566.

■ JOB MINISTRY

Beverly Hills Job Club: Sept. 2, 7-9 p.m., free, at St. Barnabas Convent, 10161 S. Longwood, joan.quinn24@yahoo.com.

■ HOPE

Employment Support: Sept. 7 at 7 p.m., Paul Cameron of “Job Talk,” radio, at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 167th St. and 94th Ave., Orland Hills, call Steve for more info, at (708) 712-2837; group also meets third Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at Our Lady of the Woods Parish, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, call Skip at (630) 743-1486.

“How to Win the Job Race”: Sept. 27, 7-9:15 p.m., (networking 6-7 p.m.), St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, call Bob at (847) 925-6005 for more info.

■ LECTURES

Catholic Citizens of Illinois: Richard Poe, best-selling author, reporter, journalist, speaking on “George Soros and the Cult of Death,” Sept. 10, noon, luncheon $30, at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, RSVP to Maureen at (708) 352-5834 by Sept. 7.

“Theology Uncorked” Series: Sept. 7, 6 p.m. food, beverages, 7 p.m. speaker Dan Cheely, on “Is the New Testament a Reliable Historical Document?” at Blue Star Wine Bar, 1209 N. Noble, parking also at Holy Trinity, 1118 N. Noble, hosted by St. Mary of the Angels and Holy Name Cathedral young adults, info@stmarysyoungadults. org.

Cathleen Falsani: religion columnist, “Finding Sacred Space in Cyberspace,” Sept. 15, 7 p.m., $10, hosted by Dominican University Siena Center in Priory Campus Auditorium, 7920 W. Division, River Forest, (708) 714-9105.

Theology of Park Ridge: Richard Westley, Sept. 15, 9:15 a.m., Our Lady Of Hope Parish, 9711 W. Devon, Rosemont, $10, call Mary Lou Murphy (773) 774- 4421, for more info.

■ MEETINGS

Chicago Association of Holy Name Societies: third quarter meeting, Sept. 18, 9 a.m., St. Leonard Parish, 3318 S. Clarence, Berwyn, for more info, call John Ortiz (708) 695-9375.

■ RETREATS

Monthly Day of Recollection for Religious: Sept. 11, 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., conferences, Mass, exposition, lunch, Benediction and chance for confession, at Daughters of St. Mary of Providence, 4200 N. Austin, call Sr. Ann Schaffer, at (773) 545-8300, Ext. 307.

Monthly Day of Recollection: Sept. 11, 12:45-5 p.m., spiritual talks by priests of Miles Christi, time for prayer, meditation, Benediction, confession available, free, at Little Sisters of the Poor, 80 W. Northwest, Palatine, for more info, call Joan at (847) 966-1369.

■ REUNIONS

Mother of Sorrows High School: seeking class of 1980 for Sept. 10 reunion at Beverly Woods Restaurant, call Loretto Heywood Coogan at (773) 370-5656 for info.

St. Felicitas School: all-alumni reunion and renewal of wedding vows Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. Mass, reception follows (free-will offering), 8400 S. Blackstone, call Elizabeth Madison at (773) 727-6948 for more info.

St. Pascal School: seeking class of 1960 for Oct. 16 reunion, go to PascalClass1960@aol.com to post contact information.

St. Robert Bellarmine School: reunion for alumni and families, Sept. 18, with 5 p.m. Mass in church, followed by open house in the school from 6-9 p.m., go to www.srb-chicago.org, or e-mail srb.alumni@yahoo.com.

St. Gregory High School: seeking class of 1960 for 50th reunion, Oct. 9, 7 p.m., at Biagio’s, 4242 N. Central, RSVP to Patricia Urbanus, (847) 982-1903.

St. Symphorosa School: alumni reunion, Oct. 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m., tours of school, 5 p.m. Mass; 6:30 p.m. reception and dinner-dance, $20/person, at 6125 S. Austin, RSVP to (773) 470-6918.

Sacred Heart School (S. Wolcott): seeking class of 1960, other students or neighbors of the class for Sept. 24 weekend at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Ill., for more info, and to RSVP, call Dorothy Kozak Flanagan, at (630) 208-0279.

Corpus Christi Alumni: “Elegant Evening II,” Oct. 24, 4-8 .pm., featuring TreDiva & Friends in concert, $50/person, at DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th St., RSVP to Herbert Hill at (773) 401-1581.

St. Joseph School: Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., for classes from 1968-81, $55/person, cash bar, at Ravisloe Country club, 18231 South Park, Homewood, www.saintjosephsreunion. webs.com.

Academy of Our Lady/Longwood: all alumnae reunion Oct.16-17, prayer service 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16, at grotto, 9500 S. Loomis, campus tour follows; Oct.17, Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by brunch, $40, cash bar, at Oak Lawn Hilton, 9400 S. Cicero, RSVP by Oct. 11 to (773) 445- 2300; also class of 1970’s 40th reunion is Oct. 16, 7-10 p.m., $40/person, at Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., call Paula at (630) 926-3912 to RSVP.

■ RUMMAGE SALES

St. Irenaeus Parish: Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, at 78 Cherry, Park Forest, call (708) 748-6891 for info/application.

Divine Infant Parish: rain or shine, outdoor flea market, crafts, vendors, food, Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1640 Newcastle, Westchester, call Genny for space, at (708) 865-9977.

■ SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“Great Adventure” Bible Series: on James and 1st Corinthians, 10 weeks for each, starts week of Sept. 14, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings or Thursday afternoons, fee, includes materials, at St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, RSVP to (847) 998-4704.

“Operation Formation”: for Catholic men of southwest suburban Chicago, hosted by Regnum Christi, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. meditation, 7:15 p.m. Mass, refreshments follow with guest speaker, Doug Delaney from the Joliet Diocese, reconciliation available before/after Mass, at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, (708) 296-2470.

Midwest Slovak Pastoral Seminar: Oct. 3, registration 1 p.m., video presentation and buffet dinner follow, $15/person, at motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Casimir, 2601 W. Marquette, call John Jurcenko at (773) 763-0810 to RSVP.

Spiritual Spa Day: with Sr. Stephanie Thompson, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m. (snacks 30 minutes prior), hosted by Queen of All Saints Basilica, $10, at Felician Convent, 3800 W. Peterson, RSVP to Chris at (773) 685-0051.

Day with Michael Morwood: author of “Tomorrow’s Catholic: From Sand to Sold Ground,” Oct. 2, $45/before Sept. 1, $50/after, includes lunch, limited to 50 people, at The Center, 801 Carillon, RSVP to (630) 837-8044.

Scripture Study: Sept. 15, 22, 29, 7-9 p.m., “Faith, Works and God’s Plan for Salvation,” $30, at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, RSVP to Dee at (847) 907-3441.

Celibacy Support Group: meets second and fourth Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., at Claret Center, 5536 S. Everett, call Lupe at (773) 643-6259 to register.

“Year Round Bible Journey”: Sept. 16-May 2011, Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 7-9 p.m., Fr. George Kane, on Colossians and Ephesians; Fr. Bob Erickson on Hebrews and Acts; fee includes materials, at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, call Dee at (847) 907-3441.

“Solidarity and the Holy Spirit”: Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25; Nov. 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m., theme of the gathering will be William Young’s, “The Shack,” at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, RSVP to (708) 354-9200.

Sacred Vessels: women connecting with body, heart and soul, Sept. 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 6-8:30 p.m., wear comfortable clothing, Claret Center, 5536 S. Everett, (773) 643-6259.

“Listening from Your Heart”: group spiritual direction, Mondays 9-10:30 a.m.,Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29 and Jan. 3, Claret Center at St. Tarcissus, 6035 W. Ardmore, call (773) 643-6259.

■ POTPOURRI

“Discover the Artist Within”: Sept. 4-Oct. 23, 9-11 a.m., using water colors, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, La Grange Park, for fees and to register, or for other programs, call (708) 354-9200.

National Congress on Hispanic Ministry: “Roots and Wings,” for pastors, parishioners, others, Sept. 23-26, at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, in Rosemont, call (773) 663-8058.