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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 .

Around the Community

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 .

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...

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.

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...

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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Car Raffle

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

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Car Raffle

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

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Car Raffle

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!
Drawing has been extended until June 15th
Enter your chance to win!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

Mayor Daley’s Block Club University

Mayor Daley and Police Superintendent Jody Weis invite you and members your congregation to the 2008 Block Club University and Neighborhood Assembly at McCormick Place, on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 7:30 am until 1:00 pm. This year’s subtitle is, Restoring Faith in Your Neighborhood

Free transportation will be provided by the 20th District CAPS Office, along with free breakfast and lunch. Register your group quickly, as space is limited. Learn from professionals and each other how to create and sustain safer communities. Workshop topics will include:

What Is Mayor Daley’s Block Club University?
How Faith Institutions and Block Clubs Can Make a Safer City
Tackling Community Problems
Creating New Community Organizations
Battling Problem Buildings on your Block
How to Beautify Your Neighborhood
Safeguarding our Senior Citizens
Preventing Foreclosure in your Community
Youth Safety Programs that Children Should Not Miss

To register call the CAPS Office at (312) 742-0963 or send an e-mail to marty.cook@chicagopolice.org.

Sponsored by
The Chicago Police Department, the CAPS Implementation Office, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, and 311/City Services.

City of Chicago
Richard M. Daley
Mayor

Department of Police
Jody P. Weis
Superintendent

Car Raffle

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!
Drawing has been extended until June 15th
Enter your chance to win!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

Car Raffle

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Mother's Day May, 11th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

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Congratulations!

Sean Keil has recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Sean graduated from St. Matthias School in 2005. He was in Cub Scout Pack 3888 and is now part of Boy Scout Troop 894 from Queen of Angels. In September 2006, with the help of many parishioners, Sean’s Eagle Scout Project redeveloped the North East corner of St. Matthias Church’s property by adding a sign and re-landscaping the area. Congratulations to Sean Keil for this outstanding achievement!

ATTENTION SINGLES

The national Catholic Single Conference will be held on the weekend of April 25-27th. At the Marriot Hotel in Lincolnshire, Il. The weekend includes talks by dynamic national speakers, social events, times of prayer and more. Registration by March 1st.: $140. After March 1st: $160. $99/$120. for students. Space is limited, so register now. For more information call 1-815-828-5094. To register visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com.

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Why Lent?

RCYA presents “Why Lent?” A guide to participating in the Traditions of the Lenten Season on Thursday, February 21, 2008, from 7 to 9 pm in Erz Hall at St. Matthias

Anyone interested can reply to: rcya_chicago@yahoo.com.

Afternoon of Reflection for Women

You are invited to attend an afternoon of reflection entitled “The Attentive Heart” on Sunday, February 24 from 1-5 pm. Sister Rea McDonnell, SSND will share her insights on how we grow in wisdom and grace through discernment, searching for what God’s desire might be for us. There will be periods of personal prayer as well as small group sharing. Divine Savior Convent, 4425 N. Ozanam in Norridge. Please RSVP to Sister Carolyn at (708) 899-3971 or SCarolynJ@aol.com.

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Why Lent?

RCYA presents “Why Lent?” A guide to participating in the Traditions of the Lenten Season on Thursday, February 21, 2008, from 7 to 9 pm in Erz Hall at St. Matthias

Anyone interested can reply to: rcya_chicago@yahoo.com.

Afternoon of Reflection for Women

You are invited to attend an afternoon of reflection entitled “The Attentive Heart” on Sunday, February 24 from 1-5 pm. Sister Rea McDonnell, SSND will share her insights on how we grow in wisdom and grace through discernment, searching for what God’s desire might be for us. There will be periods of personal prayer as well as small group sharing. Divine Savior Convent, 4425 N. Ozanam in Norridge. Please RSVP to Sister Carolyn at (708) 899-3971 or SCarolynJ@aol.com.

THE ROAD TO GOD

There is but one road to lead us to God— humility; all other ways would only lead astray, even were they fenced in with all virtues.
Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux

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WOMENSHARE

Women committed to personal growth, fulfillment of body, mind & soul, and empowerment in our role in our community.

presents
Boning Up On Osteoporosis
moderated by
Dr. Craig B. Langman

Join us on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Matthias School Hall at 4920 N. Claremont Avenue. Dr. Langman will address a problem about which all women are concerned; the prevention, treatment and reversal of osteoporosis. It’s never too early to treat your bones well, if you expect them to serve you well for a long time, and it’s never too late to learn what you can do to save them. Dr. Langman will give us some tips on how to do just that. ALSO, you can get a FREE bone density scan after the meeting. The scan can only be offered to the first 30 people to sign in due to the limited number of scans which are available. ADMISSION IS FREE! So, women of all ages, please join us. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Our email address is womenshare@att.net if you have questions or comments.

Around the Community

WOMENSHARE

Women committed to personal growth, fulfillment of body, mind & soul, and empowerment in our role in our community.

presents
Boning Up On Osteoporosis
moderated by
Dr. Craig B. Langman

Join us on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Matthias School Hall at 4920 N. Claremont Avenue. Dr. Langman will address a problem about which all women are concerned; the prevention, treatment and reversal of osteoporosis. It’s never too early to treat your bones well, if you expect them to serve you well for a long time, and it’s never too late to learn what you can do to save them. Dr. Langman will give us some tips on how to do just that. ALSO, you can get a FREE bone density scan after the meeting. The scan can only be offered to the first 30 people to sign in due to the limited number of scans which are available. ADMISSION IS FREE! So, women of all ages, please join us. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Our email address is womenshare@att.net if you have questions or comments.

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THE MAGICAL FLUTIST

SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 2008 4:00 PM
St. Gregory the Great Church, 5535 N Paulina, Chicago

In this first concert of 2008, the International Chamber Artists unveil their new flute player Joanna Messer. Joanna plays in the Illinois Philharmonic, the Madison Symphony, and the Southwest Michigan Symphony and has performed the Nielson concerto in Leipzig, Germany. The program highlights Philippe Gaubert's Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando, Bach's Triple Concerto in A Minor BWV 1044 for violin, flute, and keyboard soloists with chamber orchestra, and the passionate, dramatic and stormy Franck Piano Quintet in F Minor. As part of ICA ’s mission, two cello students from the People’s Music School will also perform. Suggested donation is $15 for adults and $7 for students. For more information please call 773-727- 5357 or visit www.icamusic.org.

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.

Free parking is available in St. Gregory’s courtyard parking lot, which is entered from W. 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. CTA: 22 Clark to Bryn Mawr, 50 Damen to Bryn Mawr. Red Line to Bryn Mawr.

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REACH OUT REPORT FOR 2007

The number of homeless ringing our bell is down. Some found work with construction in our neighborhood, eight went into rehab and death took three.

With help from St. Matthias generous parishioners, 2,000 cups of hot coffee, 30 dozen eggs, tons of pancakes and waffles were served. Panera Bakery’s goodies were always on the table.

New socks were included with bag lunches and new gloves, hats and scarves were available when needed. Many homeless found shoes, pants, warm sweaters, shirts and jackets to fill their needs.

St. Matthias, you’re ding a great job sharing the care of the less fortunate with us. THANK YOU!

Peg Will
Reach Out