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ANNIVERSARIES
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish: seeking former and present parishioners for 100th jubilee in November at Mass with Cardinal George and luncheon, 3834 N. Spaulding, to be on mailing list, call (773) 478-2423.
Deacon Roger Mullaney, KHS: 40th anniversary of ordination to diaconate, June 24, at 9 a.m. Mass at St. James Church, 140 North Ave., Highwood, hospitality follows, (847) 433-1494.
Incarnation Parish: concludes 50th jubilee with June 24, 11 a.m. Mass with Cardinal George, reception follows, 5757 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, (708) 597-3180.
BENEFITS
Illinois Right to Life Committee: June 14, 6 p.m., with dinner speaker Jason Jones, producer of Bella, $60/person, at Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace, call (312) 422- 9300 by June 7 for tickets.
St. Gerald and St. Walter Athletic Associations: June 8, 7-10 p.m., $30/advance, $40/ at door, includes open bar, appetizers, music, at Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park, funds schools’ spor ts programs, call Michelle at (773) 505-4669.
Catholic Charities: Day at the Races, June 24, 12:30 p.m., Arlington Park Race Track Governor’s Room, 2200 W. Euclid, Arlington Heights, RSVP to Mary Beth at (847) 376-2121.
Maryville Academy: Gleason Cup Invitational, July 23, at Evanston Golf Club, Skokie, call (847) 294-1982 for more info.
CRAFT FAIRS
St. Matthew Parish: seeking participants for craft and vendor fair, Oct. 27, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, call Judy at (847) 891-1220.
DEVOTIONS
Remembering Deceased Loved Ones: bilingual prayer service, June 12, 7 p.m., hosted by bereavement ministries of St. Kevin, St. George and St. Florian churches, at St. Kevin, 10509 S. Torrence, (773)721-2563.
Mother Cabrini Devotions: second and four th Wednesday evenings monthly, 6 pm, Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii,1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421-3757.
DINNERS/DANCES
Holy Name Cathedral Parish: country western dance, dinner, auction, June 2, 6-11 p.m., $25/person, hosted by Filipino Cathedral Network, in parish center cafeteria, 735 N. State, will benefit cathedral rectory renovation, call Nieva at (312) 330-1728.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday Afternoon Concert: June 10, 3 p.m., instrumental, ensemble and vocal music, includes graduate soloists from Illinois colleges, donation to help restore church organ, at St. Agnes Church, 1501 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, (708) 709-2694.
Music Memories with Sister Ellen Marie: June 14, 7 p.m., musical tribute and stories from alumnae choir members, refreshments follow, in Mother McAuley High School Auditorium, 3737 W. 99th St., (773) 881-6512.
Sacred Heart Concert Series: “Music of Poland,” June 24, 4 p.m., “A Night of Organ Music,“ June 27, 7 p.m., “Music for Strings, Flute and Keyboard,” July 26, 7 p.m. “Music for Brass and Organ,“ July 29, 4 p.m., at 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-3336.
EXHIBITS
Vatican International Exhibition: 126 panels depicting church approved “Eucharistic Miracles of the World,” June 2, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; June 3, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at St. Mary of Vernon Parish, 236 US Highway 45, in Indian Creek (Vernon Hills), (847) 362-1005.
GAMES PARTIES
Tuesday Bingo: every Tuesday, early bird at 6:30 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Parish, 10201 S. Ewing, (773) 7334-1383.
Monday Bingo: every Monday, doors open 5 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., at St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish, 4101 St. Lawrence, Matteson, (708) 748-6090.
JOB MINISTRY
Beverly Hills Job Club: meets on second and fourth Wednesdays each month, 7-9 p.m., at St. Barnabas Convent, 10121 S. Longwood, for more info, contact joan.quinn24@yahoo.com.
HOPE Employment: meets third Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, call Skip at (630) 743-1486.
St. Hubert Job Ministry: learn how to build an understanding support system at home, June 11, 7-9:15 p.m., with Bob Podgorski, at St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, (847) 925-6005.
LECTURES
Book Signing: with Mark Kennedy Shriver, author of “A Good Man,” discussing his father, Sargent Shriver, founder of Peace Corps, and his struggle with Alzheimer’s, June 18, doors open 7 p.m., reception and book signing follow, $55/person paid reservation by June 15, $65/at door, $40/seniors, attendees receive a copy of book, at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, call (312) 421-3757 to RSVP.
Next Catholic Citizens Forum Cancelled: luncheon and speaker for June 8 is cancelled due to Religious Freedom Rally in Federal Plaza, next forum in July.
Summer Institute: “Living as One with Earth,” June 15, 7-9 p.m. and June 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., speakers Bill Plotkin, Anne Hillman and John Ikerd, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park, call (708) 482-5088 for more info.
MEETINGS
Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago: singles evening, June 8, 7 P.M. at Giordano’s. 10410 W. Cermak, Westchester, call Marlene at (708) 788-3352 to RSVP or visit www.caci.org/chicago.html for more events.
Southwest Archdiocesan Singles: baseball game June 23, Windy City Thunderbolts vs. Joliet Slammers, meet at Standard Bank Stadium 5:30 p.m. for 6:05 p.m. start, 1400 S. Kenton, Crestwood, must RSVP and pay in advance, call Ken at (708) 423-4271 before June 19.
RETREATS
Eucharistic Conference at Marytown: June 8-10, daily Masses, confessions, Liturgy of the Hours, Eucharistic Procession on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, speakers from EWTN and Relevant Radio, variety of retreat packages, 1600 W. Park, Libertyville, contact www.marytown.com, or (847) 367-7800, Ext. 225.
Joyful Again: for widowed men and women, July 28 and 29, at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, call (708) 354-7211 for more info.
REUNIONS
St. Anthony Alumni: June 10, 9:30 a.m. rosary procession, 10:30 a.m. bilingual Mass, noon food and entertainment fest, 11533 S. Prairie, (773) 468-1200.
Ascension School and Parish: centennial weekend starts June 22, with golf outing at Big Run Golf Club in Lockport, June 23, 8 a.m., 5K run/walk; centennial Mass 5 p.m., followed by all-class reunion, blessing of memorial bricks June 24, noon, then block par ty on grounds, 801 S. East, Oak Park, (708) 434-1541.
Resurrection Parish: former parishioners/students and former West Siders, June 23, with 11 a.m. Mass, social hour and luncheon follow at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, for more info, call Mary Ellen at (773) 625-1669.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish: seeking anyone baptized, married, received the sacraments, attended Mass here or attended St. Stanislaus Kostka elementary or high school, contact parish at (773) 278- 2470 to be on mailing list for 135th anniversary on July 1.
RUMMAGE SALES
Our Lady of Peace Flea Market: first Saturdays, June 2 through Oct. 6, no animals and no sale of food or drinks, hosted by Holy Name Society, 2010 E. 79th St., call rectory at (773) 768-0105.
Annual Garage Sale: June 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., half-price sale June 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at St. John of the Cross School, 5005 S. Wolf, Western Springs, (708) 246-4404.
Flea Market: June 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., vendors and crafts, in Our Lady Mother of the Church parking lot, 8747 W. Lawrence, (773) 625- 3369.
St. Alphonsus: June 8, 4-9 p.m., $4 admission, June 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 10, noon-3 p.m., 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, (847) 368-8015.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Intercultural Parish Community”: June 16, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., designed for parish Simbang Gabi planning teams, at Old St. Mary Parish Hall, 1500 S. Michigan, RSVP to Office for Asian Catholics, at (312) 534-8328.
Knowledge & Prayer Series: June 22, 9-10 a.m., “Fortnight For Freedom Holy Hour,” in chapel at Our Lady of the Woods Parish, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, and June 28, 7 p.m., Dr. Anthony Caruso speaks on “The Assault on Conscience: A Physician’s Struggle,” in the church, series hosted by Respect Life Ministry & Inter-Religious Action, (708) 361-4754.
“Exploring the Christ”: discussion and reflection, June 13, 9 a.m.-noon, $15, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, La Grange Park, call (708) 482-5088 for this and for info on other programs.
POTPOURRI
“Music of the Cosmos: June 11, 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. and June 12, 9-11 a.m. and 1:30- 3:30 p.m., deepen awe and understanding of our sacred universe, $75, at The Well, 1515 W. Ogden, LaGrange, call (708) 482-5088.
Celebrating Summer Solstice: June 20, 7 p.m., celebrate the beauty of summer, bring a flower, The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, RSVP to (630) 837-8044.
Tibetan Singing Bowls Workshop: July 13, 7 p.m., includes guided deep relaxation, $10, at The Center, 801 Carillon, Bartlett, call (630) 837-8044.
