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June 7, 2009

Parishes full of fun and festivities this summer

The lives of most Catholics center around activity in the parishes. It’s where faith and family come together most often. We asked parishes to share their summer activities with Catholic New World readers and the following list came about. Peruse the list and see what you can attend. Get out and meet your fellow Catholics this summer. Everyone’s invited. And check “Around the Archdiocese” in each Catholic New World for more events.

Block parties, picnics and festivals

◗ St. Dorothy Parish, 450 E. 78th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27. Water slide, dunk tank, train rides, dancing, raffle, popcorn, snow cones, vendors and reggae concert. Outdoor Mass at 5 p.m.

◗ Notre Dame de Chicago August Fest and Academy Reunion, 1335 W. Harrison, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 15. Food, drinks, beer, raffles, games for the kids, music, dancing, Try your hand at “Dunk the Priest.” No admission fee. Contact Megan Mio at (312) 243- 7400.

◗ St. Cyprian Parish Cypalooza, 2601 Clinton St., River Grove, June 28, noon to 6 p.m. Games for children and adults, ethnic foods, Irish pub, live entertainment, raffle. Contact Kathy or Dolly at (708) 453-4800.

◗ St. Benedict School’s BenFest, 2215 W. Irving Park Road, 5-11 p.m. July 10, (3-11 p.m.) July 11. Music, food, drink vendors, arts and crafts, raffles, family activities, and games like bingo, Hooligan, and blackjack. $5 before 8 p.m. and $10 after, $5 for children 3 and over for an all-day wristband for inflatables and rides. For information visit www.stbenedict.com or call (773) 588-6484.

◗ St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Summerfest, 768 Lincoln Ave., Calumet City, 6-11 p.m. June 27, (3-10 p.m.) June 28. Saturday music provided by Acme Musical DJ, Sunday traditional polka entertainment with Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze. Contact (708) 862-4165.

◗ St. Michael Parish in Old Town, “Party at St. Mike’s,” 1700 N. Cleveland Ave., June 12-14, three nights of music featuring Hairbanger’s Ball (Friday), Freddy Jones Band (Saturday), The Why Store and Mike & Joe (Sunday). For information, tickets or volunteer registration visit www.stmikes. org.

◗ St. Ann Parish picnic, 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, July 26 after 10:30 a.m. Mass. Contact parish office at (708) 895-6700

◗ St. Joseph Parish festival, 4821 S. Hermitage Ave., Aug. 23, games, food and music from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Contact (773) 254- 2366.

◗ Our Lady Mother of the Church, 8701 W. Lawrence, “Mother of All Block Parties,” 6-11 p.m. June 26, noon- 11 p.m. June 27, 1-9 p.m. June 28. Entertainment, car show, food, raffle, bingo. Contact (773) 625-3369.

◗ St. James at Sag Bridge Parish Annual Labor Day celebration, 10600 S. Archer Ave., Lemont, Sept. 7, Mass at 10 a.m., parish picnic following 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact (630) 257-7000.

◗ Maternity BVM Parish Summerfest, 3647 W. North Ave., Aug. 2. Food, music, games, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Contact (773) 772-9401.

◗ Sacred Heart Parish festival, 2864 E. 96th St., June 28, ethnic food, music raffle. Contact (773) 768-1423.

◗ Most Holy Redeemer Parish carnival, 9525 S. Lawndale, Evergreen Park, 6-11 p.m. June 10, 4-11 p.m. June 11, 3-10 p.m. June 14, rides, games, raffle, beer garden, entertainment. Contact (708) 425-5354.

◗ Our Lady of Tepeyac Parish kermes, 2235 S. Albany, Aug. 15-16. Festival starts with 6 p.m. street Mass. Music, American and Mexican food, games. Contact Ramon at (773) 521-8400, Ext. 11.

◗ St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish pork and corn roast, 22333 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein, 2-11 p.m. Aug. 8. Bands, games, antique tractors, bingo. Contact (847) 223-0010.

◗ St. Bartholomew Parish carnival, 4949 W. Patterson, June 10- 14. Children’s rides, games, bingo, music, beer garden, food. Contact (773) 286-7871.

◗ St. Helen Parish festival, 2347 W. Augusta Blvd., Aug. 28-30. Rides, entertainment, food, beer garden. Alumni are invited to a reception Aug. 30 from 2-5 p.m. Contact Marianne at (773) 486- 1055.

◗ St. Philip Neri Parish street and health fair, 2132 E. 72th St., noon-4 p.m. Aug. 16. Music, food, dancing, petting zoo, health screenings, school medical inoculations, diabetes and blood pressure testing. Contact Gilda at (773) 363-1700.

◗ St. Symphorosa Parish family fest, 6135 S. Austin, 6-11 p.m. July 9, 6 p.m.-midnight July 10, 1 p.m.-midnight July 11 and 1-10 p.m. July 12. Carnival rides, games, bingo, entertainment, food. Contact Marge at (773) 767- 1523.

◗ St. John Bosco Parish festival, 2250 N. McVicker Ave., June 28. Contact (773) 622-4620.

◗ Queen of the Universe block party, 7114 S. Hamlin Ave., Aug. 23. Contact (773) 582-4662.

◗ Sacred Heart Parish picnic, 819 N. 16th Ave., Melrose Park, June 14. Food, games, entertainment, raffle. Contact Joe at (708) 344- 0757.

◗ Our Lady of Ransom Parish Fun Fest, Greenwood and Normal avenues, June 10-14. Bingo, rides, entertainment, food vendors; outdoor Mass 12:15 p.m. June 14. Contact (847) 823-2550.

◗ St. Hillary Parish Family Fest, 5600 N. Fairfield, 4-11 p.m. June 27. Music, food, games, raffles. Contact (773) 561-3474.

Camps

◗ “Summer Adventure” camp, St. Richard School, 5025 S. Kenneth Ave., for children ages 3-10, June 15-Aug. 7, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost starts at $110 per week and includes all activities, daily lunch and snacks. Illinois Action for Children payments are accepted. Contact (773) 585-1221. Registrations will be accepted until all openings are filled.

◗ Girls’ summer camp, St. Scholastica Academy, 7416 N. Ridge, June 22-July 10. Weeklong camps, free T-shirts provided. Programs include softball, tennis, basketball, singing, volleyball and soccer. Register online at www.scholasticacommunity.us/ev ents/index.asp.

◗ “Rock this Dock” vacation Bible school, St. Patrick Parish, 991 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, July 27-31, for children ages 4- 10. Contact Jo Ann Bednar at (847) 361-3224 or jbednar@ stpatrick-lakeforest.org.

◗ Brother Rice Boys’ Camps, Brother Rice High School, 10001 S. Pulaski Road. Various sports, academic and band camps offered throughout the summer. To register, visit www.brrice.org and click on Br. Rice Today.

◗ Athletic and academic camps for boys and girls, Resurrection High School, 7500 W. Talcott Ave., June and July. Athletic camps for girls entering grades 4- 12. Enrichment camps for girls and boys entering grades 5-8. For information and registration forms visit www.reshs.org or call (773) 775-6616, Ext. 110.

◗ Vacation Bible school, St. Ann Parish, 3010 Ridge Rd., Lansing, June 22-25, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Contact Cindy Hope at (708) 474- 2914.

◗ Totus Tuus summer camp, Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 4432 N. Troy St., July 26-31. Day session, grades 2-6, evening session, grades 7-12. Contact Susan at (773) 588-2620.

◗ Athletic camps, Seton Academy, 16100 Seton Dr., South Holland. June 22-26; July 6-10; July 20-24. Co-ed basketball, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, girls’ volleyball, cheerleading. Contact Ken at (708) 333-6300, Ext. 228.

◗ Fine-arts camp, Seton Academy, 16100 Seton Dr., South Holland. June 8-12. Drama and music. Contact Lynne at (708) 333-6300, Ext. 412.

◗ Bible school, St. Cletus Parish, 700 W. 55th St., LaGrange, 9 a.m.-noon June 22-26. Contact Pat at (708) 352-2383.

◗ Summer camps, St. Elizabeth School, 4058 S. Wabash, June 15-Aug. 7, math and reading, swimming, arts and crafts, dance; 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact (773) 548-4100.

◗ Vacation Bible school, St. Thomas of Villanova, 1201 E. Anderson Dr., Palatine; 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26. Contact Mary at (847) 358-2386.

◗ Vacation Bible school, St. Anne Parish, 16801 S. Dixie Hwy., Hazel Crest, 9-11:30 a.m. July 13- 17. Free. Contact Elaine at (708) 335-2286.

◗ Totus Tuus summer camp, Queen of the Rosary Parish, 750 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, June 14-19, grades 1-12. Contact Joyce at (847) 437-0403.

◗ St. Agatha Parish summer camp, 3143 W. Douglas Blvd., June 15-Aug. 14, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact (773) 522-1354.

◗ Pre-school “June Bug Camp,” St. Bernadette School, 9311 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, June 15-19, 9 a.m. to noon. $65. Contact (708) 422-6429, stbernadette. [email protected], www.sbschool.us.

Rummage sales

◗ Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14. Drop off donations at the gym from 3-7 p.m. June 8-11. No clothes or books accepted. Contact (847) 359-0042.

◗ St. Emily Parish, 1400 E. Central Road, Mount Prospect, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 26-28. Contact Greg at (847) 824-5049, Ext. 230.

◗ St. Cletus Parish, 700 W. 55th St., La Grange, July 25, benefits St. Vincent De Paul Society. For more information visit, www.stcletusparish. com/SocialConcerns/R ummageSale.

◗ St. Peter Parish, 557 Lake St., Antioch, 49th annual, starts 6 a.m. June 18, running through June 21. Antiques & collectibles, furniture & appliances, clothes, toys, lots on wheels. Accepting donations June 10-16. Pick up for large items. Call (847) 395-6744 for information.

◗ St. Nicholas Parish, 906 Ridge Ave., July 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Sister Christina at (847) 864-1185, Ext 23.

◗ St. Cecilia Parish, 700 S. Meier Road, Mount Prospect, June 20, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact (847) 437- 6208.

◗ Queen of the Universe Parish, 7114 S. Hamlin Ave., June 27-28. Contact (773) 582-4662. Prince of Peace Parish: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 11-12; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 13, appliances to vehicles, 135 S. Milwaukee, Lake Villa, (847) 356-7915. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 20, in west parking lot, 690 W. Belmont, (773) 525-0453. St. Alphonsus School: 6 - 10 p.m. June 12, $4 admission, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13 and noon-3 p.m. June 14, half-off sale, in gym, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, Natalie, (847) 903-1610.

Spiritual events

◗ 32nd Annual Convention National Association of Pastoral Musicians, Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont July 6-10. Musicians, clergy, liturgists, worship leaders welcome. Register at www.npm.org.

◗ Seven Days of Musical Heaven, June 22-28 at Loyola University Chicago. Sacred music colloquium sponsored by the Church Music Association of America. For information visit www.musicasacra. com/colloquium or call (334) 444-5584.

◗ Celebration of the feast of the Divine Infant Jesus, Sept. 6, 1 p.m. Mass at St. Bronislava Parish, 8708 S. Colfax Ave. Food and entertainment for children. (773) 734-0776

◗ Eucharistic conference at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, June 12-13. Msgr. Charles Mangan, author, speaker, Mariologist and Vatican official will speak on “Living the Eucharistic Mysteries with Mary, Woman of the Eucharist.” Begins 7 p.m. with Mass. Cost $50. Overnight rooms available at additional charge. To register call Chris at (847) 367-7800, Ext 225.

◗ Visit of the Virgin of San Juan, St. Joseph Parish, 4821 S. Hermitage Ave., Sept. 25-27. Procession upon arrival of statue followed by Masses and confessions. Call Father Hugo Leon Londono at (773) 254-2366.

◗ Total Praise: An annual liturgical dance celebration, June 7, 3 p.m. Casual dress. Cost: offering. Contact Susan at (773) 490- 2547.

◗ Closing of the Year of St. Paul, St. Paul Church, 2127 W. 22nd Place, June 29, 10:45 a.m. outside procession with image and relic of St. Paul ending with Mass. Contact (773) 847-8622.

◗ Medjugorje Anniversary Mass, St. Jerome Croatian Parish, 2823 S. Princeton Ave., June 25. Contact (312) 842-1871.

◗ Encuentro Salesiano, St. John Bosco Parish, 2250 N. McVicker Ave., Aug. 14-16. A .festive gathering of youth and young adults in the spirit of St. John Bosco, priest and teacher of youth. Contact (773) 622-4620.

◗ Velika Gospa Feast, St. Jerome Croatian Parish, 2823 S. Princeton Ave., Aug. 15. Procession, Mass and festivities. 10 a.m. to midnight. Contact (312) 842-1871.

◗ Triduum in honor of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart Parish, 2864 E. 96th St., June 17- 19, 7 p.m. Mass with guest celebrants. Contact (773) 768-1423.

◗ Corpus Christi procession, Queen of Angels Parish, 2330 W. Sunnyside Ave., June 14, 11:30 a.m. bi-lingual Mass followed by Eucharistic procession and potluck reception. Contact (773) 539-7510.

◗ Blessing of vehicles, St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, 2101 E. Route 173, Antioch; first Sunday of every month. Cars, trucks, planes, bikes, boats and jet skis welcome. Owners should bring vehicles to church parking lot by 1 p.m. Father will then conduct a blessing service. Contact (847) 395-FISH.

◗ Motorcycle blessing, St. William Parish, 2558 N. Sayre, June 28 following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Contact Dan at (773) 804-0049.

◗ Focolare Movement family-style retreat (Mariapolis), July 10-14, Valparaiso University, Ind., participate full or part time, accommodations/ meals available. Families, singles, priests, religious men and women welcome. Contact (773) 285-2746, Midwest.focolare@ sbc-global.net or www.focolare.us.

◗ Corpus Christi procession, Prince of Peace Parish, 135 S. Milwaukee, Lake Villa, 3 p.m. June 14, light refreshments follow. Contact (847) 356-7915.

Parish anniversaries

◗ St. Aloysius Parish, 2300 W. LeMoyne St., 125th anniversary celebration, June 21, 11 a.m. Mass with Cardinal George. Contact (773) 278-4808 or visit www.staloysiusparish.org.

◗ St. Celestine Parish, 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park. Sept 12, “New Beginnings at 80,” kickoff celebration of parish’s 80th anniversary. Contact parish at (708) 453-2555.

◗ St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish, 4101 St. Lawrence Ave., Matteson, 50th anniversary year closing celebration, June 14. Outdoor Mass with Bishop Perry at noon followed by a picnic. Bring food and drinks. Contact (708) 748-6090.

◗ St. Donatus Parish, 1939 Union St., Blue Island, 100th anniversary celebration, Aug. 5-9. Carnival with food, rides, games and entertainment nightly. Mass on Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. with Cardinal George. Contact Elaine at (708) 385-2890.

◗ St. Anselm Parish, 6045 S. Michigan Ave., 100th anniversary, June 13, 5:30 p.m. prayer service, 6:15 p.m. reunion and social, 7:30 p.m. banquet. June 14, Mass, 10 a.m. Contact Vicki at (773) 493-5959.

◗ St. Bride Parish, 7801 S. Coles Ave., 100th anniversary, June 14, 10 a.m. Mass, pot-luck luncheon follows. Contact Fr Bob Roll at (773) 731-8822 for more info, or visit www.st-bride.org.

◗ Our Lady of Grace Parish: celebrating centennial at 4 p.m. Mass June 13 with Cardinal George, 2455 N. Hamlin, (773) 772-5900.

◗ St. Gerald Parish: opening 75th anniversary year, seeking former parishioners and anyone who attended St. Gerald School, send name, address, phone number, email (and class year if an alum) to Sue Whisson at [email protected], or call 708-422-0234.

Variety events

◗ Christian comedy night at St. Dorothy Parish, 7740 S. Eberhart, June 13, 7 p.m. Advance tickets $10, or $15 at the door, includes refreshments. Call Donna Bradley (773) 445-4779 or Father Bob (773) 651-7000.

◗ “Fiddler on the Roof,” St. James Theatre Productions, St. James Parish Center, 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. July 17,18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. shows. Dinner optional. Matinees on July 19 and 26. For information visit www.stjames-theatre.org or call (224) 345-7200, ext 8514.

◗ “Unraveling the Mysteries,” 31st annual conference of Polish Genealogical Association, Sept. 18-19, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg. Topics include naturalization records, family history research, Polish partition and what it means. Contact (847) 240- 0100, [email protected] or www.pgsa.org.

◗ Evening of classical music with Lucyna Ordon-Klimczak and Grzegorz Klimczak at St. Theresa Parish, 455 N. Benton, 7 p.m. July 18, $35. Benefits Bishop Abramowicz Seminary. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres served during intermission. Call for tickets (847) 358-7760 or visit Pauline Center.

◗ Youth group car wash, June 20, Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 4432 N. Troy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Contact Jose at (773) 588-2620.

◗ International Chamber Artists Concert, St. Gregory the Great Church, 5535 N. Paulina St., 4 p.m. June 7. Features music of Chopin, DeBussy, Prokofiev and Hovhaness. Contact Patrick at (773) 561-3546.

◗ Summer concert, St. Cecilia Parish, 700 S. Meier Road, Mount Prospect, 7 p.m. July 31, Contact Nichole at (847) 437-6208.

◗ Abbey Farms of Marmion Abbey, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Family activities, October pumpkin patch, December Christmas tree farm. For activities listing contact (630) 897-3011 or visit www.abbeyfarms.org.

◗ Steppers SET, St. Elizabeth Parish, 50 E. 41st, June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16; 2-7 p.m., tickets $10 at door; food, cash bar, BYOB. Contact Hardy at (773) 988-9636 or e-mail stelizabethchicago@ sbcglobal.net.

◗ Starry Summer Nights: Music of the American Popular Songbook, St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 1144 Harrison Ave., LaGrange Park, Aug. 21. Contact (708) 352- 7388.

◗ “Under the Big Top at Maryville Academy,” with Zoppe Family Circus of San Fior, Italy, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines, Aug. 21-23. Trapeze artists, clowns, horses, dogs and more. Adults: $15 in advance, $20 at gate; children under 12: $10 in advance, $15 at gate; toddlers 3 and under: free. Contact (847) 294-1982 or visit www.maryvilleacademy.org.

◗ Illinois Professional Golf Association outing to benefit Maryville Academy, July 20 at Evanston Golf Club. Call for details (847) 294-1982.

◗ Summer Institute, Catholic Theological Union, 5401 S. Cornell Ave., June 8-12, June 15- 19, June 22-26. Contact (773) 371-5442 or visit www.ctu.edu.

◗ “Spike for Kids” volleyball tournament at Maryville Academy, Des Plaines, July 25-26. Call for details and entry information, (847) 294-1982.