Calendar of Events

Today is May 16, 2008

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet plans to sponsor a benefit golf outing at 1:30 p.m. May 16 at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont. Tickets are $250 if purchased by May 2 and $275 afterward. For more information www.cc-doj.org.

Aquinas Catholic Academy

Aquinas Catholic Academy in Kankakee plans to co-sponsor "Operation Rosary Bowl" at 6 p.m. May 17 in the gymnasium of Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee. The event is slated to include a "living rosary," Benediction and Mass celebrated by retired Auxiliary Bishop Roger L. Kaffer. It is expected to be a community night of prayer dedicated to world peace and honor military branches on Armed Forces Day. For more information 815-932-0314 or 815-932-7413.

Holy Family Parish

Holy Family Parish in Shorewood plans to host a concert with internationally known artist Tatiana. The inspirational presentation, dubbed "I Do Believe: The Journey of Faith," is scheduled at 7 p.m. May 17. For more information 815-725-6880.

St. Anne Parish

St. Anne Parish in Crest Hill plans to hold a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon May 18. The cost is adults-$5, children ages 6-10 years old-$3 and 5 years and under-free. For more information 815-722-3222.

St. Mary School

St. Mary School in West Chicago plans to hold an alumni reunion May 18. All alumni are encouraged to register. For details 630-562-9660 or 630-231-1776.

Visitation Parish

Visitation Parish in Elmhurst plans to host the "Great Adventure" Bible series from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 9-May 21, 2008. For more information 630-832-7903.

WoodSong Music Ministries

WoodSong Music Ministries plans to present "Shout to the Lord" from 7-8 p.m. May 21 at Queen of Angels Chapel, St. Francis Woods, Frankfort. Those who attend the concert are invited to bring a canned good to be shared with the less fortunate. For more information 815-469-4895.

The Joliet Area Community Hospice Guild

The Joliet Area Community Hospice Guild plans to hold its annual card party and buffet luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21 at the Cantigny Post #367 VFW Hall. The cost is $12 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets 815-740-4104.

All Saints Catholic Academy

Father Larry Richards, a captivating speaker, preacher and retreat master, is slated to present a special program at 7 p.m. May 22 at All Saints Catholic Academy in Naperville. For complete details 312-876-8991.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

The Job Ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Naperville plans to hold a program for those in job transition at 7 p.m. May 22. Conor Cunneen, a consultant, presenter, and author, is slated to speak about the building blocks of successful transition. For more information 630-355-8980 or 630-851-8781.

The Illinois Catholic Homeschool Conference

The Illinois Catholic Homeschool Conference is slated May 23-24 at University of St. Francis in Joliet. The event is expected to feature vendors, presentations, Mass and entertainment. For more information 815-727-3018 or www.ilchc.org.

SS. Peter and Paul Parish

Spirit and Truth's Wipe Open Worship 2008 is slated from 7:30-9 p.m. May 24 at SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Naperville. The event is expected to include a eucharistic procession in celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, music, prayer and a reflection by Bishop J. Peter Sartain. For more information 312-526-1667.

St. Raphael Parish

St. Raphael Parish in Naperville plans to sponsor a Christian beginnings workshop from 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 19-30 (no class May 26). The cost is $150 per person, which includes materials. For more information 630-355-4545 ext. 112.

St. Raphael Parish

St. Raphael Parish in Naperville plans to hold "Matthew: A Gospel for Times of Transition," a one-day retreat, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 31. The cost is $25 per person. For more information 630-355-4545 ext. 112.

St. Jude Parish

St. Jude Parish in Joliet plans to hold vacation Bible school June 16-20. Registration is scheduled May 17-June 2. For more information 815-725-2209.

The St. Ambrose Home School Association

The St. Ambrose Home School Association plans to co-sponsor a musical performance at 6:30 p.m. June 7 and at 3 p.m. June 8 in the Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium at University of St. Francis in Joliet. For complete details 708-557-7070.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Naperville plans to host "EcoMission: Growing Our Souls and Saving Our Planet" May 31-June 12. Complete details, including a schedule of topics, are available at www.stapostle.org.

St. Jude Parish

St. Jude Parish in Joliet plans to hold vacation Bible school June 16-20. Registration is scheduled May 17-June 2. For more information 815-725-2209.

SS. Peter and Paul Parish

SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Naperville is offering the Tridentine Mass. The Latin Mass is celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Sundays. For more information 630-718-2114.

Immaculate Conception High School

The class of 1958 of Immaculate Conception High School in Elmhurst plans to hold its 50-year class reunion Oct. 3-4 at the Wyndham Drake Oakbrook Hotel. For details or to help locate alumni 630-833-2939.

Mary Queen of Heaven Parish

Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in Elmhurst plans to continue its Women in the Church/Women in the Bible speaker series.
The schedule is as follows:
Franciscan Father Benet Fonck, a renowned presenter, is slated to speak at noon Aug. 10 about St. Clare.
Dominican Sister Barbara Reid, a prominent biblical scholar, is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 about women of the New Testament.
Mary Foley, pastoral life coordinator at the Elmhurst parish, is planned to speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 about "Women in Ecclesial Ministry Today."
For complete details 630-279-5700.

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