SEPTEMBER 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 5 p.m.
CHICAGO CCHD AWARDS EVENT
Twenty organizations in Chicago will be honored for their work in breaking the cycle of poverty when the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in Chicago awards its annual grants at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 1351 West Evergreen in Chicago. Most Rev. Francis Kane, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. A buffet dinner will follow and during the awards ceremony Rev. James Moriarty, founder of the Chicago Catholic Campaign for Human Development, will be honored. Reservations are required and a donation of $25 includes awards presentation event and dinner.
CONTACT: Tamara Fedoryshyn, CCHD, 312-534-3894 or tfedoryshn@archchicago.org
Thursday, September 9, 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Orientation Meetings for Faith and Fellowship Mental Illness Ministry
Faith and Fellowship is a parish-based ministry that gathers people with mental illness together to reflect on the word of God, to share faith, and to enjoy each other’s company. Volunteers are part of these groups to provide relationships of mutual faith, hope, and love. Meetings are held on a weekly basis. An Orientation Meeting for people interested in learning more about this program or becoming involved will be held on Thursday, September 9, from 1 to 3 pm and repeated from 7 to 9 pm at Faith and Fellowship, 25 West Washington Boulevard in Oak Park (the convent building of St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish).
CONTACT: Connie Rakitan, faith_fellowship@hotmail.com or 708/383-9276 for information and to RSVP.
Sunday, September 12, 5 p.m.
ANNUAL BENEFIT BANQUET For Bishop Abramowicz Seminary
The annual benefit dinner for Bishop Abramowicz Seminary will be celebrated at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 East North Water Street in Chicago, and will include dinner and a silent auction. Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, will be in attendance and welcome quests. The Bishop Abramowicz Seminary program was established in September, 1999, and has annually recruited seminarians in Poland who, with the approval of their respective bishops, complete their seminary training here, first at Bishop Abramowicz Seminary program in Chicago, then at Mundelein Seminary. They serve in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago. For tickets and reservations please call Mrs. Camille Kopielski, 847-394-2520.
CONTACT: Fr. Marek Kasperczuk, director, Bishop Abramowicz Seminary, 312-915-0598.
Sunday, September 19, 9:30 a.m.
ANNUAL RED MASS
Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, will be the main celebrant at the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago’s Annual Red Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, State and Superior Streets in Chicago. Most Rev. Gustavo Garcia-Siller, MSpS., Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, will be the homilist. Jean Ortega-Peron will be the recipient of the 2010 Special Service Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to the Hon. William R. Quinlan and Francis D. Morrissey.
CONTACT: Jim Convery, 312-467-9800, jconvery@lanermuchin.com.
Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 – 8 p.m. (For 12 weeks)
THERAPY GROUP FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE
The Archdiocese of Chicago through the Office of Assistance Ministry will again sponsor therapy groups for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Licensed professionals, who have experience working with victims of sexual abuse, will conduct group sessions for women and men at no cost to the participants. The therapy group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse will meet for twelve consecutive weeks beginning on Wednesday, September 22. at a downtown Chicago location with easy access to public transportation. Those interested in attending the sessions are asked to call or email Matt Hunnicutt at 312-534-8267, mhunnicutt@archchicago.org or Ruth Robinson at 312-534-8256, rurobinson@archchicago.org.
Thursday – Sunday, September 23-26
NATIONAL CONGRESS ON HISPANIC MINISTRY
“Roots and Wings 2010” is the title of the National Congress on Hispanic Ministry to be held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue in Rosemont. The National Congress is organized by the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry (NCCHM) in collaboration with the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
CONTACT: Ms. Rosemarie Kamke, Ph.D., Executive Director, Congress on Roots and Wings, execdirector@ncchm.org
Visit http://www.archchicago.org/spanish_website/home.shtm
OCTOBER 2010
Saturday - Monday , October 2 - 4, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
WORLDWIDE RELIC PILGRIMAGE OF ST. JOHN BOSCO VISITS CHICAGO
A relic of St. John Bosco (1815-1888) will be at St. John Bosco Parish, 2250 North McVicker Avenue in Chicago. St. John Bosco, called “Don Bosco,” was also named “Father, Teacher and Friend of the Young” by Pope John Paul II in 1988. Highlights of the visit will include a youth rally, children’s games, music, outdoor Mass, all-night vigils, street processions and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
CONTACT: Fr. Tim Zak, 773-622-4620 or visit www.donboscoamongus.org
Saturday, October 2, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Justice Day 2010
The Archdiocese’s Office for Peace and Justice and the Chicago Catholic Campaign for Human Development office invite you to Justice Day 2010 to be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 West Jackson Boulevard in Chicago. The day will include panels and presentations by community organizations committed to human life and dignity. Keynote speaker is Paul Simoneau, of the Peace and Justice Office of Knoxville, TN.
CONTACT: Rey Flores, Archdiocese of Chicago CCHD Director, 312-534-3690, or rflores@archchicago.org.
Visit www.archchicago.org/cchd
Sunday, October 10, 2:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Fatima 93rd Anniversary Mass
Most Rev. Joseph Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago will be the main celebrant at a Mass in honor of the 92nd anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, at Holy Name Cathedral, State and Superior in Chicago. Music will be provided by the St John the Evangelist choir and the Children of Peace choir. A dedication program follows the Mass at 3:30 p.m., and a presentation by Fr. F. McCarthy, Ph.D, on the history and importance of Fatima takes place at 4:15 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Ambassadors of Mary in conjunction with Catholic religious and lay groups.
CONTACT: Ambassadors of Mary, 773-622-9542.
Saturday, October 16, 9 a.m.
BISHOP PERRY’S MEN’S CONFERENCE
“Holding on to Faith in Difficult Times” is the theme of the latest Men’s Conference, sponsored by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry and Catholic Men of Chicago Southland, to be held at St. Rocco Oratory, 315 East 22nd Street in Chicago Heights. Rev. David Simonetti, associate pastor of St. James Parish in Sauk Village, is the keynote speaker. Bishop Perry will also briefly address the participants. Visit www.cmcsarchchicago.org for more information and to register for this event.
CONTACT: Deacon John, 708-503-9674 or e-mail: events@cmcsarchchicago.org
Event Flyer
Wednesday, October 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
“UNCHAINING CONFIRMATION” PRESENTATION ON THE SACRAMENT
The latest research on teen and young adult catechesis and its implications will be discussed when Mike Carotta presents, “Unchaining Confirmation” at St. Giles Parish, 1045 North Columbian Avenue in Oak Park. This event is sponsored by the Curriculum Division of Our Sunday Visitor and is intended for Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education, Youth and Young Adult Ministers, Catechists, Volunteers and RCIA teams. Registration is required.
CONTACT: Yasim Alba, Office for Catechesis, 312-534-8046 or yalba@archchicgo.org
Saturdays, October 23 and 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
CCHD Speaker Training WorkshopS
The staff of Chicago Catholic Campaign for Human Development will conduct two workshops in October at Cardinal Meyer Center, 3525 South Lake Park Avenue in Chicago, to help pastors, priests, deacons and lay people who oversee the human concerns and
social justice ministries at their parishes, create the most effective CCHD message that will be delivered on either the Appeal Weekend, November 13 and 14 or on the Collection Weekend, November 20 and 21.
CONTACT: Tamara Fedoryshyn, 312-534-3894 or tfedoryshyn@archchicago.org to register.
Sunday – Sunday, October 24 – 31
WEEKLONG CELEBRATION FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OFFICE FOR BLACK CATHOLICS
A week of activities, under the banner “Faith, Family, Future,” is planned in the Archdiocese to celebration the silver anniversary of the Office for Black Catholics.
Sunday – October 24, 3 p.m. – Opening Mass with Reception with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry, at St. Ailbe Church, 9015 South Harper Avenue in Chicago.
Monday, October 25, 7 p.m. – A Revival with keynote speaker, Rev. Paul Whittington, OP, at St. John de LaSalle Church, 10205 South Martin Luther King Drive in Chicago, proceeded by Food and Fellowship at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 7 p.m. – Choir Concert with guest speaker, Sr. Anita Baird, D.H.M., at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3111 West Jackson Boulevard in Chicago, proceeded by Food and Fellowship at 6 p.m.
Friday, October 29, Youth and Young Adult Day with guest speaker Rev. Anthony Bozeman, S.S.J., of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, at Seton Academy, 16100 Seton Road in South Holland, proceeded by Food and Fellowship at 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 31, 3 p.m. – Closing Mass with Reception with celebrant Francis Cardinal George, OMI, at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 900 East 154th Street in South Holland.
CONTACT: THE Office for Black Catholics, 312-534-8376, or email obc@archchicago.org Visit http://www.blackcatholicchicago.org/
NOVEMBER 2010
Friday, Saturday, November 5, 6 - 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
CHICAGO CATECHETICAL CONFERENCE
The annual Chicago Catechetical Conference will be held over two days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road in Rosemont. Details and registration information will be posted on the website of the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry, http://www.catechesis-chicago.org/
CONTACT: Regina Bajko, Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry, 312-534-8039, or email rbajko@archchicago.org
February 2011
Saturday, February 26
PARISH LEADERSHIP DAY - Our Church: Ever Ancient - Ever New
All interested parishioners in the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to attend Parish Leadership Day at Maria High School, 6727 South California Avenue in Chicago. The day includes a keynote address, lunch and Mass with Cardinal George as well as workshops on topics including changes in liturgy.
CONTACT: 312-534-8364
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