Talks / Conversation

Feb. 12: I&M Canal Y.A.C.H.T. Club (Young Adult Catholics Hanging Together), Aurelio’s Pizzeria, 11329 West 143rd Street in Orland Park. Fr. Bob Rohrich will present: “How Do You Know If You Are Really in Love.” Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Cost is $5 admission plus whatever you order off the menu. Time: Arrive at 7:00 pm, Speaker at 7:30 pm, Discussion at 8:30 pm.

Feb. 13: Fr. Cusick, and Dr. Kate DeVries are co-hosting “The Light Show,” our radio broadcast. It will be an hour of prayer, preaching and music from 9-10 am. Tune your radio to AM 950.

Feb. 17, 24, March 2: St. Teresa of Avila on 1033 W. Armitage Ave. is hosting a Soup and Substance series. Mass is at 6 pm, followed by a different talk each night.

Feb. 17: Dr. Kate DeVries – “The Why and How of Lent.”

Feb. 24, Fr. Tom Nairn, OFM, - “Today’s Health Care: The Ethical and Moral Challenges.”

March 2: Dr. Lynn Stasior, - Title: TBA. Contact 773-528-6650 for details.

Feb 21: The Ravenswood Catholic YAs present: Why Lent? A Guide To Participating in the Traditions of the Lenten Season, 7–9 PM, St. Matthias, Erz Hall, 2310 W. Ainslie Str, Chicago.

Feb. 24: YACHT Club NW, Schaumburg, presents Fr. Frank Hannigan, “Insights on Marriage: Why so Many Want It and so Many Fail at It.”. Champp's Americana, 955 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL (just west of Woodfield Mall, across from Best Buy). 6 pm gathering, 6:30 pm dinner, 7:30 pm presentation. $5.00 plus the cost of dinner and drinks. Please RSVP to Jeff at (847) 772- 4186 or jeffmartin16@yahoo.com.

Feb. 25 & 26 Parish Mission at St. Mary of the Woods, (all ages) 7033 N. Moselle Ave. at 7:30 pm. Presenting Monsignor Kennett Velo, “Finding God in Difficult Times.” For more information please call 773-763-0206. There will also be prayer opportunities on Friday evenings during Lent, starting at 7pm in the Church.

Also, St. Mary of the Woods is calling for speakers and actors of all ages! They are putting together a passion drama with music for the Palm Sunday services. Actors of all ages are needed! People interested please attend the first rehearsal/meeting on Sun, Feb. 17 at 2:30 pm in the Church. For additional information, please contact. Jeff or Julie Albaugh at 773-775-7927.

FAROS: St. Edna Church in Arlington Heights will be doing a Lenten discussion series taking different players in the passion and discussion their role, perspective, impact, etc. We will meet weekly at the Teen Center on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm at 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd. . Contact David Tom, at 847-420-4978 - dptom@hotmail.com.

Sat, March 1, St. Stanislaus Kostka, 1300 North Noble St.
Looking for an opportunity to hear educational, challenging and stimulating speakers along with time for great fellowship?
We have just the thing for you – the First Saturday Speaker Series presented by IHS Pilgrimages at St. Stanislaus Kostka!
Congruency: Faith & Political Leadership in America. A Crisis in Catholic Laity
Speaker: Adam Andrzejewski.
Adam is founder of the social welfare organization, “For The Good Of Illinois.” a non-partisan information provider helping to construct a network of motivated and knowledgeable citizens; dedicated to improving Illinois.
5:00 pm Holy Mass followed by Rosary 6:30 pm Adam Andrzejewski followed by Social For more information: 773.278.2470