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SPRED
Parishes Working Together

SPRED is a collaborative effort among the parishes in a local area. We all share a common vision – to welcome
children, teens, and adults with special needs into the worshipping and sacramental life of our parish
communities. To assure that these experiences are meaningful and enriching to the faith of our friends with
developmental disabilities, SPRED offers catechesis specifically tailored to their needs. Through shared
friendship, reflection on life rooted in scripture and prayer, these small communities grow together in faith as
they deepen their awareness of God and their personal relationship with Jesus. Where friends gather together
in love – the presence of Jesus is discovered, welcomed and embraced.

This opportunity is available to children (6-10) at St. Benedict Parish; teens (11-16) at St. Edward & Our Lady of Lourdes; young adults (17-21) St. Matthias at Transfiguration; and at Queen of Angels, St. Mary of the Lake & St. Gregory for adults (22+). St. Andrew Parish is presently trying to rebuild their SPRED Community for 11-16 year old teens. All of these groups are searching for new volunteers as they prepare to begin sessions this fall. People in this cluster of parishes have the option to participate in a SPRED community of their choosing according the age level and location or meeting schedule that is preferred. There will be a meeting hosted by St. Andrew Parish to offer information on the SPRED mission in general and tell you about the expectations for a SPRED volunteer. There is no need for experience with persons with disabilities or any special background or education. All training is provided by the SPRED agency for the comfort of our volunteers and to insure the quality of our program. Please – consider joining us for a simple gathering of conversation and hospitality to learn more about this very rewarding ministry. Parents of children with disabilities – please join us to be sure that your son or daughter’s name is on the waiting list for a Spred community.

Monday – July 21st at 7:30 PM
St. Andrew Parish Rectory
3546 N. Paulina

Should this meeting be at an inconvenient time for you, call Julia Hess at Queen of Angels Parish Center to set up a personal appointment: 773-539-3634 or Julia.spredcrw@sbcglobal.net

MEN’S RETREAT

Are you a man who is ready to go deeper into your spirituality this summer than a weekend retreat or Theology on Tap?

Join us for the Men's Rite of Passage, August 13-17th, with Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM. The program is a fiveday/ four night deeply prayerful and soulful experience that builds on the classic patterns of male initiation through simple and moving rituals and teaching. Each day includes group prayer, major teachings on central masculine spirituality themes, quiet time for reflection, and sharing in the context of a "home group."

This is not just another Catholic/Christian men's retreat, but five days of formal male initiation. These teachings on the "mysteries" and the accompanying rituals of Passover have met with an enthusiastic response in recent years, touching over 3,100 men worldwide.

For more information, contact Ed Duffy by e-mail at ed@icompass.org or register online at www.malespirituality.org.

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TAKE FLIGHT Benefit at Resurrection High School

What: TAKE FLIGHT- A Tribute to Our Friend Anthony Mazzulla to benefit the Anthony Mazzulla Scholarship Fund

When: Saturday, July 19th from 5-10pm

Where: Resurrection High School, 7500 W. Talcott, Chicago, Illinois, 60631

Tickets: $25 Adult (at the door)/$20 (pre-sale),
$15 Current Res. Student (at the door)/$10 (pre-sale),
$5 Children ages 6-13, Children ages 5 and under: Free
Ticket price includes live entertainment, raffles, silent auction and great food—all you can eat!

To order tickets or make a donation: Contact Alisa at Resurrection High School: 773-775-6616, ext. 142 or e-mail amartorano@reshs.org.

Background
Resurrection High School on Chicago's Far Northwest Side was fortunate enough to have Anthony Mazzulla as a history and political science teacher for 29 years. His dedication to his thousands of students spread far beyond the classroom when he introduced groups of 50 students each year to Europe and European culture through summer trips abroad Anthony Mazzulla lived in Franklin Park and attended Holy Cross High School. He served in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran.

About the Anthony Mazzulla Scholarship Fund
Anthony Mazzulla inspired many of his students to pursue continuing education and careers in history, international business or political science. In that spirit, the Anthony Mazzulla Scholarship will be awarded annually to a college bound senior students pursuing a degree in political science, international relations, or international business. For more information, visit: www.reshs.org.

Stuttgart Musikschule at Dank Haus

July 25 - August 1, 2008

The Stuttgarter Musikschule is a respected community music school in Stuttgart, Germany which provides conservatory- style training for young people. The Student Orchestra includes students age 14 to 22. While on their summer tour, the orchestra will give concerts at Midwest Young Artists in Highwood, IL, the Merit Music School in Chicago, and a FREE combined concert with the Ravenswood Community Orchestra on Thursday July 31, at the DankHaus. We need your help in hosting young musicians from Germany in your home for three nights! We need hosts from Wednesday evening July 30 through Saturday August 2 at 8 a.m. The Orchestra has many activities planned during this time, including concerts, tours and rehearsals. As a host, you would be responsible for making sure that your guests arrived at or near the Dank Haus each morning, and making sure that your guests arrive safely back at your house at the end of the day. Providing transportation via CTA is perfectly acceptable. You do not need to worry about entertaining your guests - their schedule is very busy with tours, performances & rehearsals.

If you are interested in serving as a host, please contact Amy Rasmussen at amyoboe1@yahoo.com 773.203.3537, or Nicholle Dombrowski at dank@dankhaus.com 773.561.9181

Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels.

For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Upcoming RCYA Events...

Happy Hour
The RCYA Happy Hour will be held Sunday, July 6, after 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict. Come meet us for drinks at 7:30 p.m. at O’Donovan’s, 2100 W. Irving Park Rd. Happy Hour is the first Sunday of every month.

Theology on Tap
The weekly speaker series begins on July 16 and continue Wednesday’s through August 6 in Heidenreich Hall at St. Benedict parish. This event will appeal to anyone who likes provocative discussion, appealing topics, great speakers and good fellowship.

7/16: Just Be It: Discerning Your Gifts, Mr. Douglas Scott

7/23: How the Gospels Were Written, Fr. William J. O'Shea

7/30: Christ with Me, Christ Before Me, Christ Behind Me: Inviting Christ Into Every Aspect of Your Life, Sr. Theresa Sullivan

8/6: How to Win the Love of Your Life: Intimacy, Sexuality & Relationships, Ms. & Mrs. Brian Hengesbaugh & Mary- Louise Kurey

For more information, call Craig at 773-653-8834 or email rcya-chicago@yahoo.com

Pizza Social
Our 2nd Sunday pizza social will be held June 8 after mass at St. Benedict in the basement following 6:30 Mass. Suggested donation is $5 to help cover costs plus an item for the Common Pantry. If you are interested in helping setup before Mass or bringing a dessert, contact Megan Moser at meganmoser@ hotmail.com.

Young Adult Bible Study
The RCYA young adult Bible study meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jamie Basso at jamiebasso@yahoo.com or 773-509-1642.

Organizational Meeting
Our next monthly organizational meeting will be held on June 22 at Resi's Bierstube, 2034 W. Irving Park Rd. following 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict—or around 7:30 p.m. at Resi's. Your ideas on improving the organization and volunteer spirit are needed. Unless otherwise specified, the meetings are the 4th Sunday of the month. Contact RCYA Chicago@yahoo.com or (773) 618-9100 for more information.

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Theology on TAP

The weekly speaker series begins on July 16 and continue Wednesday’s through August 6 in Heidenreich Hall at St. Benedict parish. All speakers begin at 7:30. This event will appeal to anyone who likes provocative discussion, appealing topics, great speakers and good fellowship.

7/16: Just Be It: Discerning Your Gifts, Mr. Douglas Scott

7/23: How the Gospels Were Written, Fr. William J. O'Shea

7/30: Christ with Me, Christ Before Me, Christ Behind Me: Inviting Christ Into Every Aspect of Your Life, Sr. Theresa Sullivan

8/6: How to Win the Love of Your Life: Intimacy, Sexuality & Relationships, Ms. & Mrs. Brian Hengesbaugh & Mary-Louise Kurey

For more information, call Craig at 773-653-8834 or e-mail rcya_chicago@yahoo.com .

Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Archdiocese of Chicago

offers Catholic biblical scholarship, prayer and long-term faith formation to help adults bring the light of God’s Word into their lives.

Come and share the Word!

2008/2009 classes for new students begin in September and are now forming.

ST. TERESA OF AVILA Chicago (Wed)
For more information: 312-243-3700 Email: ofc@archchicago.org. ! www.catechesis-chicago.org

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path. Ps 119:105

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Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series Giddings Plaza

Thursday, June: 26 Doko Benjo

Thursday, July 10: Old Town School

Thursday, July 17: The Flat Cats

Saturday, July 19: Dayna Malow ( 1:00pm)

Thursday, July 24: BLT

Thursday, July 31: The Starlights

Thursday, Aug 7: Lincoln Square Idol Winners

Thurs., Aug: 14 Picante

Thursday, Aug 21: David Munnelly

Thursday, Aug 28: Harlan Terson

NBGC Annual Family Fest and Carnival

Revere Park, 2501 W. Irving Park Road
Wednsday, June 25 thru Mon June 30

Chicago Folk and Roots Festival

Welles Park, Old Town School of Folk Music
Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13

NorthCenter Chamber of Commerce

Sidewalk Sale, Lincoln Ave ( 3600—4400 N. )
Sat. July 19th

Northside Summerfest

Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N. Damen Ave.
Fri. Aug. 15– Sun. Aug 17

The Raven 2008

Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Ave.
Sat. Aug 16 & Sun. Aug 17

German American Festival

Lincoln/Leland/ Western
Fri, Sat, Sun September 5, 6, 7

This is just a sample of some of the Enjoyable Summer Events being offered In the 47th Ward, Lincoln Square Area. For more information and a complete list go to: www.ward47.com.

A TRIBUTE TO RES TEACHER TONY MAZZULLA

Resurrection High School is hosting a benefit on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 5-10pm at Resurrection High School. The event, Take Flight: A Tribute to our Friend Tony Mazzulla, is in memory of Resurrection social studies teacher Tony Mazzulla who passed away in May, 2008. Pre-sale tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-10; tickets at the door are $25 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-10 and children under age 5 are free.

The evening will feature food, music, auction items and raffle prizes. All proceeds raised during the event will benefit the Anthony Mazzulla Scholarship Fund. For tickets or information regarding volunteering at the event please call (773)775-6616 Ext 142 or email amartorano@reshs.org. Donations to the scholarship fund may be sent to The Anthony Mazzulla Scholarship Fund, Resurrection High School, 7500 West Talcott, Chicago, IL 60631.

Resurrection High School is a Catholic, College Preparatory High School for young women. For more information about Resurrection High School, 7500 West Talcott, call (773)775-6616 Ext. 129 or www.reshs.org.

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Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels.

For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Upcoming RCYA Events...

16” Softball RCYA
softball league is non-competitive and social. Our home field is Winnemac Park at the corner of Damen and Ainslie avenues. The cost is only $50. Visit the RCYA Web site, www.rcyachicago.org, for details on sign-up. Batter up! Contact Emily with questions at rcyasoftball@yahoo.com.

Pizza Social
Our 2nd Sunday pizza social will be held June 8 after mass at St. Benedict in the basement following 6:30 Mass. Suggested donation is $5 to help cover costs plus an item for the Common Pantry. If you are interested in helping setup before Mass or bringing a dessert, contact Megan Moser at meganmoser@ hotmail.com.

Young Adult Bible Study
The RCYA young adult Bible study meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jamie Basso at jamiebasso@yahoo.com or 773-509-1642.

Organizational Meeting
Our next monthly organizational meeting will be held on June 22 at Resi's Bierstube, 2034 W. Irving Park Rd. following 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict—or around 7:30 p.m. at Resi's. Your ideas on improving the organization and volunteer spirit are needed. Unless otherwise specified, the meetings are the 4th Sunday of the month. Contact RCYA Chicago@yahoo.com or (773) 618-9100 for more information.

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Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels.

For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Upcoming RCYA Events...

Softball Tailgate Party
To kick off our 2008 Softball season we are having a tailgate party on Saturday, May 31, at 3 p.m. at K’s Dugout, 1930 W. Foster Ave. You do not need to be signed up for softball to attend but you do need to be 21 years old. The cost is an item for the Common Pantry for those signed up for softball or $5 plus and an item for the Common Pantry for everyone else. Contact Karla if you have questions or would like to help out, rcya_chicago@yahoo.com or (773) 618-9100. RSVP via Evite available on the website so that we are sure to have enough food for everyone.

Happy Hour
The social hour will be held after 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass at St. Benedict on June 1. Come meet us for drinks at O'Donovan's, 2100 W. Irving Park Rd. Happy Hour will be held the first Sunday every month thereafter. Contact Karla at RCYA_Chicago@yahoo.com or (773) 618- 9100 for more information.

Mass Class
RCYA is planning an instructional Mass for Tuesday, June 10th at 7 pm. Our own Fr. Steve Bauer will be presiding with one of his seminary classmates giving the “play by play.” Come join us in celebration of the Lord and learn more about the origins of the Mass. Join us immediately following Mass at O’Donovan’s for cocktails.

16” Softball
RCYA softball league is non-competitive and social. Our home field is Winnemac Park at the corner of Damen and Ainslie avenues. The cost is only $50. Visit the RCYA Web site, www.rcyachicago.org, for details on sign-up. Batter up! Contact Emily with questions at rcyasoftball@ yahoo.com.

Inviting membership in the Observance

We are looking for spiritually mature persons to form a core membership of an Observance of the Sisters, Servants of Mary. This religious-lay community will live the Marian values of the Servite Founders, Ann Juliana Gonzaga, and Mother Mary Alphonse Bradley.

If you feel drawn to communal life and prayer, and desire to reach out to those held captive by incarceration, human trafficking, or the cycle of poverty and violence, contact Sr. Cecilia Fandel, OSM. 773-973-4812.

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June 13, 14 & 15th
1633 N. Cleveland (at North Avenue in Old Town)
Come out for the fun & support St. Michael’s annual
“Party in the Plaza!”
Family entertainment on Saturday & Sunday
beginning at NOON - Face painting, jumpers, balloon artists, dance recitals, etc.
(3 & under free)

Headliner Bands Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights VIP
passes available on line @ www.st-mikes.org
Get in all weekend for only $10 per person! regular price = $10 donation each day

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We are God’s Family

May 29, 2008
6:30- 8:30PM
HOLY FAMILY PARISH*
1080 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60607

The Church continues walking with immigrant families as we work for comprehensive immigration reform. Join your brothers and sisters for an interfaith celebration with the Priests for Justice for Immigrants and Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants to renew our hope, love and the unity of God’s family-- where all things are possible. We will unite with other churches and BISHOP GUSTAVO GARCIA-SILLER to celebrate our call to be one family of God.

A MUSICAL TOUR FOR YOUR EARS

SUNDAY May 18, 2008 4:00 PM
St. Gregory the Great Church,
5535 N Paulina, Chicago

Join the International Chamber Artists for the last concert of their 2007-2008 season. Come and hear 14 artists in various combinations. The aural tour includes France with Ravel’s Introduction et Allegro featuring ICA’s harpist Marguerite Lynn Williams of the New World Symphony; Austria with the chamber version of Mozart’s Piano Concerto in C Major, No. 13, K. 415; Russia with Stravinsky’s Septet; and Argentina with Ginastera’s Cantos del Tucuman. As part of ICA ’s philanthropic and educational mission, a student from the People’s Music School will also perform. Suggested donation is $15 for adults and $7 for students. Proceeds will benefit ICA , a non-profit organization, and ICA ’s 2007-2008 philanthropic partner, The People’s Music School . For more information, visit www.ICAmusic.org or call 773-727-5357.

After the concert you are invited to a "Meet and Greet the Musicians" at Ranalli's Restaurant located at 1512 W Berwyn, 60640, just east of Ashland. For $15 at the door you'll be able to meet and talk with your favorite musicians and enjoy dinner awaiting you! Ranalli's will donate 20% of dinner receipts to ICA.

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Womenshare

Presents
Sleepless in Chicago

Join us as
Lisa Shives, M.D.

President and Medical Director, Northshore Sleep Medicine
Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Sleep Medicine
Official Spokesperson-American Academy of Sleep Medicine

discusses Insomnia, Insomnia Treatment Options, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS ) in Adults and Children and Sleep Disorders in Women of All Ages.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

7:30 PM

Admission Is Free – Bring Your Friends!

The St. Matthias School Hall
4920 N. Claremont Avenue
(1 block east of Western-just north of Ainslie)

FREE PARKING ONE BLOCK NORTH OF AINSLIE

What is Womenshare?
Women committed to personal growth, fulfillment of body, mind & soul, and empowerment in our role in our community.
Send questions/comments to womenshare@att.net

Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels.

For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Upcoming RCYA Events...

6:30 Mass Ministry: RCYA is looking for people to help with 6:30 Mass at St. Benedict as lectors, Eucharistic ministers and greeters/ushers. If you are interested, contact Stephanie at misstephanie76@ yahoo.com or fill out the form in this publication and leave it with an usher. No experience needed, trainings will be held after Mass on May 4.

Organizational Meetings: Our next monthly organizational meeting will be held Sunday, April 27. We meet at Resi's Bierstube, 2034 W. Irving Park Rd. following 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict--or around 7:30 p.m. at Resi's. All are welcome. Your ideas on improving the organization and volunteer spirit are needed. Unless otherwise specified, the meetings are the fourth Sunday of the month. Contact RCYAChicago@yahoo.com for more information.

Happy Hour: The social hour will be held after 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass at St. Benedict will be starting on May 4. Come meet us for drinks at O'Donovan's, 2100 W. Irving Park Rd. Happy Hour will be held the first Sunday every month thereafter. Contact Karla at RCYAChicago@yahoo.com or (773) 618-9100 for more information.

Young Adult Bible Study: The RCYA young adult Bible study meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jamie Basso at jamiebasso@yahoo.com or 773-509-1642.

Pizza Social: Our 2nd Sunday pizza social will be held on May 11 after mass at St. Benedict in the basement following 6:30 Mass. Suggested donation is $5 to help cover costs plus an item for the Common Pantry. If you are interested in helping setup before Mass or bringing a dessert, contact Megan Moser at meganmoser@yahoo.com.

Softball Tailgate Party: To kick off our 2008 Softball season we are having a tailgate party on Saturday, May 31 at 3 p.m. at K’s Dugout, 1930 W. Foster Ave. You don’t need to be signed up for softball to attend but you do need to be 21. Cost is an item for the Common Pantry for those signed up for softball or $5 plus and item for the Common Pantry for everyone else. Contact Karla if you have questions or would like to help out, RCYAChicago@yahoo.com or (773) 618-9100. RSVP via Evite available on the website so that we are sure to have enough food for everyone.

16” Softball: RCYA softball league is non-competitive and social. Our home field is Winnemac Park at the corner of Damen and Ainslie avenues. The cost is only $50 monitor the RCYA Web site, www.rcyachicago.org, for details on sign-up. Batter up! Contact Emily with questions at rcyasoftball@yahoo.com.

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Are You a Young Shakespeare?

Do not suffer the slings and arrows of a secret gift. Absent thee from anonymity awhile and draw thy pen to write an essay.

The Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults, an organization of residents mostly in their 20s and 30s, is sponsoring an essay contest for high school students. All are eligible to participate who attend St. Benedict High School, attend one of the RCYA member-parishes or whose parent(s) are parishioner(s) in an RCYA memberparish (St. Benedict, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Matthias, Queen of Angels or Transfiguration of Our Lord).

Choose one of the following topics and compose a 250 - to 500-word essay:

1. “Have you had an unexpected change or conflict in your life recently? Describe what happened and how it affected you. Provide concrete detail. Were other people involved and who were they? What was the resolution, if any, and what other changes do you expect as you look to the future?”
2. “Name a person in your life—whether family member, friend, teacher, spiritual leader or someone else— who has had a big impact. How did this person influence you and why? Be specific. What is your assessment of how your relationship with him or her has changed, if at all? Do you expect a difference in your future because of him or her and why?”

E-mail your essay in a Word document—with .doc appendix to rcya_chicago@yahoo.com. Include your name, phone number and affiliation (whether you are student at St. Benedict High School or what parish you or your parent(s) belong to). Entries will be judged by Craig Barner, an RCYA member and veteran journalist; John Schmitz, also an RCYA member and Chicago Public High School teacher and freelance writer; and Fr. Terry Keehan, pastor of St. Matthias. The decision of the judges is final.

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Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels. For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Transfiguration Car Raffle:
Transfiguration is raffling off a 2008 Nissan Versa and has asked for RCYA’s help selling tickets on Saturdays between now and mother’s day. Raffle shift sales will be on Saturdays for 2 or 3 hour at the McDonalds on Lincoln and Western and after the 6:30 RCYA Mass at St. Benedict. Contact Karla at RCYAChicago@ Yahoo.com if you are interested in helping out. The drawing will take place Mother’s Day.

Upcoming RCYA Events...

6:30 Mass Ministry: RCYA is looking for people to help with 6:30 Mass as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Greeters/ Ushers. If you are interested contact Stephanie at misstephanie76@yahoo.com or fill out the form in this publication and leave it with an usher. No experience needed, trainings will be held after Mass on 4/6 and 5/4.

Organizational Meetings: Our next monthly organizational meeting will be held Sunday, April 27. We meet at Resi's Bierstube, 2034 W. Irving Park Rd. following 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict--or around 7:30 p.m. at Resi's. All are welcome. Your ideas on improving the organization and volunteer spirit are needed. Unless otherwise specified, the meetings are the fourth Sunday of the month. Contact RCYAChicago@yahoo.com for more information.

Young Adult Bible Study: The RCYA young adult Bible study meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jamie Basso at jamiebasso@yahoo.com or 773-509-1642.

Happy Hour: The social hour will be held after 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass at St. Benedict will be starting on May 4. Come meet us for drinks at O'Donovan's, 2100 W. Irving Park Rd. Happy Hour will be held the first Sunday every month thereafter.

Pizza Social: Our regular, second-Sunday pizza social will be held on May 11 after mass at St. Benedict in the basement following 6:30 Mass. The suggested donation is $5 to help cover costs plus an item for the Common Pantry. If you are interested in helping set up before Mass, contact Megan Moser at meganmosser@hotmail.com.

16” Softball: RCYA softball league is non-competitive and social. Our home field is Winnemac Park at the corner of Damen and Ainslie avenues. The cost is only $50 monitor the RCYA Web site, www.rcyachicago.org, for details on sign-up. Batter up! Contact Emily with questions at rcyasoftball@yahoo.com.

Softball Tailgate Party: To kick off or 2008 Softball season we will have a tailgate party to get in the spirit on Saturday, May 31, at 3 p.m. in the parking lot at K’s Dugout, 1930 W. Foster Ave. All are welcome! Cost is free for those signed up for Softball and $5 for everyone else. Contact Karla if you have questions or would like to volunteer, RCYA Chicago@yahoo.comWatch for the Evite with more info and to RSVP so that we are sure to have enough food for everyone.

Anointing Mass, May 3– 2008, 10:30 am

Please join us for The Annual Anointing Mass for seniors, and those that are ill. Lunch will be served following the Mass. The Mass will be held in the school Hall. Please contact Peg Wills at 773-506-2193.

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Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels. For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Transfiguration Car Raffle:
Transfiguration is raffling off a 2008 Nissan Versa and has asked for RCYA’s help selling tickets on Saturdays between now and mother’s day. Raffle shift sales will be on Saturdays for 2 or 3 hour at the McDonalds on Lincoln and Western and after the 6:30 RCYA Mass at St. Benedict. Contact Karla at RCYAChicago@ Yahoo.com if you are interested in helping out. The drawing will take place Mother’s Day.

Ongoing Events...

Young Adult Bible Study:
RCYA's young adult Bible study meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jamie Basso at jamiebasso@yahoo.com or 773-509-1642.

Pizza Social:
Our regular 2nd Sunday pizza social will be held April 13 at St. Benedict parish following 6:30 Mass. The suggested donation is $5 to help us cover costs plus an item for the Common Pantry. If you are interested in helping set up before Mass or bringing a dessert to pass contact Megan meganmoser@hotmail.com.

Organizational Meetings:
Our monthly organizational meeting was moved to this evening (3/30) so it did not conflict with Easter Sunday. Resi's Bierstube, 2034 W. Irving Park Rd following 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict (around 7:30 p.m. at Resi's). All are welcome, your ideas on improving the organization and volunteer spirit are needed. Unless otherwise specified, the meetings are the 4th Sunday of the month immediately following Mass at St. Benedict. Contact RCYAChicago@Yahoo.com for more information.5

THE CALL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

The Twenty-third Psalm, today’s responsorial psalm, is arguably the best known of all the psalms. The line that reads “Even though I walk in the dark valley / I fear no evil; for you are at my side / with your rod and your staff / that give me courage” (Psalm 23:4) connects this week’s scriptures to the wonderful story of the road to Emmaus, which we heard last week. The Lord Jesus, our Good Shepherd, is constantly at our side. He calls us each by name, beckoning us into a deeper relationship with him. That call, issued to each of us at the moment of our baptism, carries with it the promise of the Good Shepherd: “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).

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Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels. For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Transfiguration Car Raffle:
Transfiguration is raffling off a 2008 Nissan Versa and has asked for RCYA’s help selling tickets on Saturdays between now and mother’s day. Raffle shift sales will be on Saturdays for 2 or 3 hour at the McDonalds on Lincoln and Western and after the 6:30 RCYA Mass at St. Benedict. Contact Karla at RCYAChicago@ Yahoo.com if you are interested in helping out. The drawing will take place Mother’s Day.

Ongoing Events...

Young Adult Bible Study:
RCYA's young adult Bible study meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jamie Basso at jamiebasso@yahoo.com or 773-509-1642.

Pizza Social:
Our regular 2nd Sunday pizza social will be held April 13 at St. Benedict parish following 6:30 Mass. The suggested donation is $5 to help us cover costs plus an item for the Common Pantry. If you are interested in helping set up before Mass or bringing a dessert to pass contact Megan meganmoser@hotmail.com.

Organizational Meetings:
Our monthly organizational meeting was moved to this evening (3/30) so it did not conflict with Easter Sunday. Resi's Bierstube, 2034 W. Irving Park Rd following 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict (around 7:30 p.m. at Resi's). All are welcome, your ideas on improving the organization and volunteer spirit are needed. Unless otherwise specified, the meetings are the 4th Sunday of the month immediately following Mass at St. Benedict. Contact RCYAChicago@Yahoo.com for more information.5

"WHAT'S MY MOTIVATION?"

Come to the next International Chamber Artists concert Sunday April 13th at 4 PM and discover musical motivation. World War II provoked the famous Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, a remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust. Brass abound in the Ceremonial Prelude by Sir Arthur Bliss and Prelude and Dance by John Glenesk Mortimer; two works with four trumpets, horn, five trombones, tuba and percussion, the latter featuring solo ICA trombonist Chelsea French. Six will perform the Six Elizabethan Songs by Dominick Argento, for soprano and baroque ensemble. As part of ICA’s mission, a student from the People’s Music School will also perform. Suggested donation for this concert is $15 for adults and $7 for students. For further information please call 773-727-5357 or visit www.ICAmusic.org.

Free parking is available in St. Gregory's courtyard parking lot, which is entered from west Bryn Mawr through a "tunnel" between St. Gregory High School and the British School of Chicago. Parking is also available in the lot on the northwest corner of N. Ashland and W. Gregory across the street from St. Gregory's gym building.

After the concert you are invited to a "Meet and Greet the Musicians" at Ranalli's Restaurant located at 1512 W Berwyn, 60640, just east of Ashland. For $15 at the door you'll be able to meet and talk with your favorite musicians and enjoy dinner awaiting you! Ranalli's will donate 20% of dinner receipts to ICA.

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Catholic Campaign Catholic Campaign
For Human Development For Human Development

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Archdiocese of Chicago, 155 E. Superior, Chicago IL 60611
Phone: 312-751-5333
Fax: 312-787-1554

REACH OUT

Reach Out is getting ready for the Annual Anointing Mass on May 3, 2008, at 10:30 am in the School Hall. Anointing is for the elderly and those with a serious illness. Children are not included unless they are seriously ill. Box lunches will be provided.

Please call the rectory before April 23rd to make your reservation.

Thanks to those who leave food for the pantry and friends who frequently drop donations addressed to the program in the collection baskets. These are things that keep our program alive. Thanks Again.

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2008 Lent Schedule

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2008 Lent Schedule            

THE JOURNEY OF TRANSFIGURATION

“We used to be such good friends. How is it that you’ve moved so far away?” one man asked another. “Perhaps,” the other replied, “you have moved away. By standing still.” This exchange very well could have happened between Peter and Jesus, had Peter been allowed to erect tents to stay on the mount of the Transfiguration. He nearly succumbed to the temptation to stay in a place of wonder and light. But Jesus knew the hard truth: we are on a continual journey when we are walking the paths of God’s will. It is not good for us to stay in one place on our faith journey. Equally unhealthy is staying put in times of joy and wonder to avoid life’s difficulties, or to wallow in our trials and temptations and fail to be companions for our sisters and brothers who are also suffering—or celebrating! The pilgrim Church is required to do one thing on its Lenten journey: to walk continually with Christ as his Body born of water and the Spirit, seeking God’s will, helping the reign of God to be known on earth, being led to the end of our journey, transfigured for all time into the company of heaven.

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“VALENTINE DINNER DANCE”

Sunday, February 10, 2008
Transfiguration Church Hall
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm
Dinner, Dance, Raffles
And lots of surprises!
Buy your tickets now - $ 15.00
Available after all masses or Rectory.
This is sponsored by
Trans Ballroom Circle
Proceeds will benefit our Church.

Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters

Information Afternoon for Women
Sunday, February 10, 2007
2-5 pm
Convent of the Holy Spirit
319 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL

RSVP by February 3. For more information contact Ray Gavin at (847) 881-8549 or email: gavin_101@msn.com

STORIES OF RACE, STORIES OF PLACE

Sunday, February 10, 2008

The office for Racial Justice are proud to sponsor a Vicariate 11 presentation of Storyteller Susan O’Hallorans’s “Stories of Race, Stories of Place, Stories of Grace” which celebrates Cardinal George’s pastoral letter on racism. The program begins at 3pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish , 1775 Grove Street, Glenview.

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St. Benedict High School Host Live Art Auction Feb. 8

Still searching for that affordable piece of art to hang on that bare wall in your home? Tired of looking at that boring picture in your apartment you got 20 years ago? Holiday money burning in your pocket? Looking for a fun night out with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres?

Your answer may be in attending St. Benedict High School’s live art auction at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in the school gym at 3941 N. Bell Ave. near Irving Park Road. All proceeds benefit St. Benedict High School, a college prep high school of St. Benedict Parish. The school plans to open a new performing art academy in the 2008-2009 year.

“We sponsored our first art auction last year and the attendance and response were overwhelming,” said Sante Iacovelli, president of the high school. “It was a fun night out. We will auction an even wider variety of quality art at affordable price points. All of the works are custom framed with the finest craftsmanship and materials,” he said. In addition to art, rare sports and music memorabilia will be auctioned.

Ross Galleries of Holbrook, N.Y., has selected the artwork and will conduct the auction. Some of the offerings can be viewed at ajrossauctions.com. They include many different subjects, periods, styles and media, including serigraphs, lithographs, original oils, watercolors, etchings, animation cells, sculpture, and sports and entertainment memorabilia.

Preview of the art is at 7 p.m. with the auction at 8 p.m.

Admission is $10 and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne punch, coffee, sweet table and a cash bar.

Observance

They had everything. Good economic resources, supportive friends, dynamic parish life, satisfying ministry, mature spirituality.

But something was missing…to live together in one place, bonded in love and service. Observance – starting an original expression of the Sisters, Servants of Mary.

Contact Sr. Cecilia Fandel, OSM. 773- 973-4812.

Walking the Labyrinth

St. Benedict Parish
Ackerman Center
February 9– 10
February 16-17
9 am-5pm

For more information call: 773-539-0066

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FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF CHICAGO

Welcomes

Fr. John Foley, S.J., Chairman of the Cristo Rey Network to the Union League Club (65 W. Jackson, Chicago) on Friday, February 1st, noon to 1:15. The topic is "The Cristo Rey Story: How a Jesuit, Catholic High School Is Changing the Face of Urban Education in America." The First Friday Club provides "a forum for men and women to make a connection between work, faith, values and issues that affect our daily lives." Cost is $30. Register by 1/29/08. To register or for any questions, call Paul Gillespie (773-612-4408).

STORIES OF RACE
STORIES OF PLACE

Sunday, February 10, 2008
The office for Racial Justice are proud to sponsor a Vicariate 11 presentation of Storyteller Susan O’Hallorans’s “Stories of Race, Stories of Place, Stories of Grace” which celebrates Cardinal George’s pastoral letter on racism.
The program begins a 3pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
1775 Grove Street
Glenview, IL

St. Benedict Entrance Exam

Who: Open to All 8th Graders who have not yet tested at a Catholic School.
When: January 26th, 2008 at 8 a.m.
Where: 3900 N. Leavitt What to bring: A calculator, two number 2 pencils, a $25 test fee

If you have any questions, please call Admissions Director, Kevin Walsh at 773- 509-3830.

FORGIVENESS

The only true forgiveness is that which is offered and extended even before the offender has apologized and sought it. Søren Kierkegaard

VISIÓN

Hay personas que ven más cosas en un paseo por su vecindario que otras personas ven en un viaje alrededor del mundo.Anónimo