2007 MASS BOOK OPEN The Book of Mass Intentions for the calendar year 2007 is now open. To request a special intention for a Mass in English or Spanish, please visit the Parish Center during normal business hours. Intentions will be offered at your chosen weekday, Sunday, Holy Day or holiday Masses throughout the year. Suggested donation is $10 per Mass.
OWN A PIECE OF CATHOLIC HISTORY Discover Chicago’s rich Catholic history in The Archdiocese of Chicago, A Journey of Faith, a hardcover book now on sale for $35. The book features the stories of parishes, schools and other Catholic institutions throughout the city and contains more than 1,000 color photos, paintings, maps and illustrations.
This is a perfect gift for anyone who loves art, architecture, Chicago or Church history. A limited number of books, valued at $65, are available after Mass or at the Parish Center for only $35.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH RCYA The Ravenswood Young Adult Catholics group will sponsor a New Year’s Eve Party from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Daily Bar and Grill, 4560 N. Lincoln. Tickets are $60 if purchased by December 26 ($70 thereafter) and include open bar, appetizer buffet, champagne toast, favors, DJ and dancing. Tickets may be purchased online at www.rcyachicago.org (click on “Events”). Must be 21 to attend. This is the group’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds will be used for scholarships for parish schools and other activities of the group.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST JANAURY 13 At 8 a.m. Saturday, January 13, Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic high schools will administer the annual placement tests. Elementary school eighth grade students who plan to attend Archdiocesan high schools beginning in Fall 2007 should report to the high school they wish to attend to take the test.
Students must bring two No. 2 pencils and a check or money order for the $25 exam fee made payable to the school.
St. Scholastica Academy for Girls, 7416 North Ridge, does not allow calculators. The test will end at noon. Call 773-764-5715, ext. 365.
Resurrection High School for Girls, 7500 West Talcott, will offer two one-hour parent information sessions regarding academics, athletics, transportation, financial aid and parent connections. Sessions are at 8 a.m. and noon on the day of the test. Call 773-775-6616, ext. 129.
For information on Regina Dominican High School for Girls, Lake Avenue and Locust Road in Wilmette, call 847-256-7660, ext. 223.
All eighth grade students interested in attending Loyola Academy must take the placement test at the school, 1100 Laramie Ave., Wilmette. Parents are invited to attend a presentation on the academic program and placement for freshman year starting at 8:45 a.m. Call 847-920-2481.
Notre Dame High School for Girls, 3000 North Mango, allows calculators. Call 773-622-9494.
Guerin College Preparatory, 8001 W. Belmont Ave., River Grove, allows calculators. Parents are invited to attend an informational meeting from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and students are invited to stay after the test for a free pizza party. Call 708-453-6233, ext. 25.
St. Patrick High School for Boys, 5900 West Belmont, will allow calculators. A continental breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and a presentation for parents follows at 8:30 a.m. Call 773-282-8844, ext. 256.
ATTN: PARISHIONERS ON MEDICARE Information about 2007 Medicare Part D Prescription coverage is available to all parishioners on Medicare through Catholic Golden Age. Call 866-825-4210.
A PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY APRIL 16-27, 2007 In the footsteps of St. Paul of the Cross
Join Passionist Father Arthur Carrillo and fellow pilgrims for 11 spiritually rewarding days touring Rome and other significant Passionist sites. Call Patrick Quinn at 847-518-8844
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to your left and then to your left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery, where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration.
Feel free to bring your bible, rosary, books and thoughts. Spend some time with Jesus in the form of the Blessed Sacrament. Visitors are asked to register their attendance in the sign-in book when attending Adoration. The book is located in the chapel. You may sign up for a particular hour of prayer every week. At some time during the day, before or after work, while out running errands, stop by the chapel for some quiet time with the Lord. Please call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 if you wish to leave your name and preferred time for prayer.
