Holy Name Young Adults…

 

Young Adults Social

(Welcome to Holy Name Cathedral’s Young Adult Mass!) 

Meet in the Cathedral Courtyard after the 5:15 pm Mass and walk over to a local establishment – there are always 20-50 local young adults who participate in this event.

 

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Catholic Yoga (Every Wednesday Night)

Note:  Yoga is not scheduled for Wednesday, July 1^st, the week of the Fourth of July

Holy Name Cathedral Parish Center Gymnasium

6:15-7:30 Cost: $10
Drawing from multiple faith traditions, yoga has evolved across the ages as a means of tuning into the body in order to better commune with God through prayer and meditation. This class has been carefully developed to incorporate purely Catholic spiritual elements with the physical benefits of yoga.  We have some mats on hand to lend attendees: bring your own if you are able.  Dress for movement and keep in mind that the gym is warm when the weather warms up.  For more info, join the Yoga Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readmessage.php?t=1015115635029&mbox_pos=0#/group.php?gid=82256040885&ref=nf

 

BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 23rd

The Young Adult Group will be hosting a Book Club on (more or less) the 4^th Thursday of each month. 

Meetings will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center at Holy Name Cathedral.  BYOB and pot-luck snacks to share.  All ages welcome. All discussions will be lead by a designated member of the young adult community at Holy Name Cathedral.  Discussion leaders will be announced the month before the meeting.  For more info about the reading list, click here: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&suggest&note_id=187899820022

July Reading:  Screwtape Letters: 

Who among us has never wondered if there might not really be a tempter sitting on our shoulders or dogging our steps? C.S. Lewis dispels all doubts. In The Screwtape Letters, one of his bestselling works, we are made privy to the instructional correspondence between a senior demon, Screwtape, and his wannabe diabolical nephew Wormwood. As mentor, Screwtape coaches Wormwood in the finer points, tempting his "patient" away from God.

Each letter is a masterpiece of reverse theology, giving the reader an inside look at the thinking and means of temptation. Tempters, according to Lewis, have two motives: the first is fear of punishment, the second a hunger to consume or dominate other beings. On the other hand, the goal of the Creator is to woo us unto himself or to transform us through his love from "tools into servants and servants into sons." It is the dichotomy between being consumed and subsumed completely into another's identity or being liberated to be utterly ourselves that Lewis explores with his razor-sharp insight and wit.
 

Theology on Tap – Volunteers Needed!!!

Young Adults are needed to serve on the Food, Hospitality, and Details committees for the summer lecture series Theology on Tap.  Holy Name will host 100+ people every Sunday for four weeks for dinner, wine, beer, and a theological lecture.  All lectures will be held in the Parish Center Cafeteria.  Child care will be provided for children ages three and older.  If you cannot volunteer for all four lectures, THAT’S OKAY!  Young Adult leadership positions are typically filled in the fall with TOT volunteers.  So, if you want to be more involved, this is your chance!  To sign up as a volunteer or for more info, please contact Natalie Widlak at NW@u.northwestern.edu

 

Theology on Tap / Holy Name Cathedral

The schedule for all four Sundays of TOT will be as follows: 5:15 Holy Mass; 6:15 Social Time/Dinner/Drinks; 7:00 Lecture begins; 8:15 Lecture concludes 

 

Sunday, July 12th

Week One:  “The Call of the Baptized”

Kimberly Belcher, Ph.D candidate, Notre Dame University

 

Sunday, July 19th

Week Two:  “Why Be Catholic?”

Fr. J. Michael Sparough, S.J., Executive Director of Charis Ministries

 

Sunday, July 26th
Week Three:  “Meditating Like the Mystics”

Fr. Paul Stein, Pastor at St. Sylvester’s Parish.  Former Associate Pastor & Director of Liturgy at Holy Name Cathedral

 

Sunday, August 2^nd

Week Four:  “Dating Smarts:  How to Follow Your Heart without Losing Your Mind”

Elsie Radtke, Associate Director of the Family Ministries Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago

 

Finale Mass

August 9^th, Francis Cardinal George

Madonna della Strada Chapel, Loyola U., Lake Shore Campus 

Picnic 4:15 – 7:30pm at Halas Field (across from the Chapel)

Tickets are available at all hosting TOT sites, and through the Young Adult Ministry Office.

 

Chicago Cares – Senior Bingo and Pet Therapy

Monday, July 20^th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

A nursing facility for seniors and other residents who need skilled nursing care.  Every Monday evening rousing games of bingo, conversation, and visits with friendly cats and/or dogs brighten the resident’s Monday evenings.  (Volunteers without pets can pair up with pet owners.)  This event is organized by Chicago Shares.  Please see their website to sign-up as a volunteer and register for this event.  www.chicagoshares.org

 

Give Back Day (Our Lady of Grace School, 2446 N. Ridgeway Ave.)

Saturday, July 25^th, 9:00am – 12:30pm

Help clean, paint and organize at a local Catholic school in need.  Meet at HNC parking lot at 8:15am to car pool to Our Lady of Grace.  Please let us know if you have a car and are able to drive.  For more information, please contact Julie at jaschroerlucke@yahoo.com

 

Around Holy Name…

 

Calling all Runners!

All Join Hands to Raise the Roof is looking for runner’s who have signed up to run this year’s Chicago marathon. Pledge to raise at least $300 and we’ll give you a dri fit t-shirt to wear for the race. Not a runner but a supporter?  We need you too! Volunteers are needed to help with promotion, to organize t-shirts, and of course to cheer on the runners on race day. For more information and to volunteer please contact Joanne Singleton at jsingleton72@yahoo.com. The race this year takes place on Sunday 10^th October 2009.

 

Food Drive

Weekend of July 11^th and 12^th

Our Human Concerns is sponsoring our annual Food Drive during the weekend of July 11^th and 12^th.  As always, we collect food for the residents of The Studios at 18^th and South Wabash, managed by Central City Housing Ventures.  Our collection of non-perishable items will stock their shelves with basics as the end of the month approaches and funds are diminished.  Cash donations are also welcome

 

Volunteer at the Food Depository (sponsored by the Human Concerns Commission)

Next opportunity Saturday, August 1st

On the first Saturday of each month, volunteers meet to help out at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.  This is a great way to meet others and help a wonderful cause.  Meet at the Cathedral (on the State Street steps) at 8:00am to carpool together.  To sign up or for more information, please contact Meg or Giuseppe at Human Concerns Commission:  hcc_volunteers@hotmail.com

 

Cardinal George’s Email Reflections

Cardinal George will begin sharing his thoughts, reflections and prayers through a special email with all who subscribe to the Cardinal’s Network.  Register your email address by filling out a very short registration form on the Archdiocesan web site:  www.archchicago.org/cardinal_registration/cardinal_network.aspx

  

Holy Name Mom’s Group

The Holy Name Mom’s Group participates in monthly outings which include scrap-booking events, days at the park, and babysitting co-ops.   If interested in participating, please contact Julie at Chicago_city7@hotmail.com

 

Around Town…

 

Rosary for Life Saturdays (every Saturday morning)

What:            Mass at St. Mary of the Angels at 8:00 a.m. followed by a carpool to the Planned Parenthood Abortion Mill at Division and LaSalle.  Or meet the group at Division and LaSalle at 9:15 a.m. for prayer.  The head of the prayer team brings prayer books, signs, rosaries, and pamphlets for women entering the clinic.

Who:              10-30 Young Adult Catholics from Chicago.  For further info, contact Nora Doherty nad@nora-doherty.com or Shannon Buckner shannon@mortgagefaxinc.com

Why:              To peacefully pray for the pregnant women, their unborn babies and the staff members at the clinic.

 

The Stoning of Soraya

Thursday, July 2^nd at 7:00pm

Landmark Century Centre Cinema Theater.  IHS presents an evening at the theater.  When a deadly conspiracy became a shameful cover-up, one witness refused to be silent.  Featuring:  Shohreh Aghdashloo and Jim Caviezel.  Followed by drinks and discussion at D.O.C. Wine Bar.

 

Fourth of July Potluck in Grant Park

Friday, July 3^rd

5:00pm Dinner; 7:30pm Show; 9:00pm FIREWORKS! Friday, July 3^rd.  Bring your favorite dish and a blanket (more details to come).  Visit: IHSPilgrimages.org

 

25^th Annual World’s Largest Block Party / Old St. Pat’s Church

Who:              Thousands of Friendly People will mingle and meet 

What:            Great music, fantastic food and tons of fun!

Where:          Entrance Gate at Madison & Des Plaines Streets in Chicago’s West Loop

When:           Friday,          July 10^th, 5:30pm – 10:30pm

                        Saturday,     July 11^th, 5:30pm – 10:30pm

Don’t wait to purchase tickets!  Go to www.worldslargestblockparty.com or call 312.648.1590

 

Women’s Self-Defense Class

Wednesday July 15, 8:00 – 9:00pm

Who: The class is for women. 

Where: Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan Avenue (at Cullerton Street).  This is several blocks south of Roosevelt Road in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago.  It is accessible by CTA buses 1, 3, and 4.  Free parking is available in the parking lot, on the north side of the church.  The church entrance is on the south side of the church, on Cullerton.  If there is no one at the door, ring the bell labeled "gym," and someone will let you in.  The gym is upstairs.

For more information, please contact Lou at ibarra@onshore.net or 312-362-5934. RSVP is appreciated.

Views from the Veranda / St. Alponsus Church
Mark your calendar for this summer's great speakers at St. Alphonsus! Join us on the Veranda Tuesdays in July at 7pm for exciting presentations and delicious food!
July 07 - A More Evangelical Catholicism? (Fr. Mark Massa, SJ, Fordham University)
July 14 - Forgiveness (Paula Huston, Author)
July 21 - Men, Women and Romance: Dating in the Third Millennium (Katrina Zeno, Diocese of Phoenix)
July 28 - Complete Joy (Fr. Joseph Noonan and Dr. Graziano Marcheschi, Archdiocese of Chicago)
Please email Sarah Kofflin & Pat Cannizzaro, Young Adult Ministries Coordinators, for more information: stalphonsusyam@yahoo.com - website: www.stalphonsuschgo.org

Speed Dating at St. Michaels

Saturday, July 25^th, 7-8:30pm

Catholic singles, ages 21 – 40-something, are invited to an evening of speed-dating at St. Michael in Old Town for a chance to meet other Catholic singles for fun, friendship, and possibly…love!  Check-in starts at 6:00pm in the Parish Center.  Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served as well as appetizers.  Register online at www.st-mikes.org.  The fee is $20 and is non-refundable.  The event is open to catholic singles from all parishes.  For more info, contact Missy Peterson at evangelization@st-mikes.org

 

Theology on Tap / St. Clement Church

Tuesday, July 14

“Finding God in the Public Square and the Market Place”

Fr. Patrick McGrath, SJ

Tuesday, July 21

“Talking with God:  The Art of Prayer”

Fr. Eddie De Leon, CMF

Tuesday, July 28

“Come Together:  How Contemporary Music from Rock to Hip Hop Can Bring us Closer to God and Neighbor”

Terri Hammert

Tuesday, August 4

“Friendship in a Fast Paced World:  ‘Friending’ or Face to Face with Others and God”

Beth Knobbe

For details on these speakers and topics, please visit www.stclementchurch.org/tot

 

Spirit and Truth Prayer Group – Eucharistic Adoration

Thursdays, 7:00pm

Sanctuary of Divine Mercy

Join other young adults for Eucharistic adoration at the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, St. Stanislaus Kostka,1300 N. Noble Street, Chicago

 

Catholics Having "Lunch in the Loop"

Every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., we gather in the lobby of St. Peter's Church and then walk to lunch at a nearby restaurant. In a world reluctant to acknowledge God, Catholics Having "Lunch in the Loop" brings together Catholics for a sit down meal and good conversation.  Join us and be encouraged!

 

Daughters of St. Paul Vocation Retreat for High School-Aged Women

Live, pray and work with the Sisters!  Eucharistic Adoration, mission, sharings, media skills, presentations on religious life.  July 6-11 at Daughters of St. Paul Motherhouse in Boston.  For application form, please contact Sr. Margaret Michael

617-435-1879 OR srmichaelfsp@aol.com. 

 

COME AND SEE:  Ever Wonder If Religious Life is For YOU?  Here’s a Chance to Find Out!

COME AND SEE with Daughters of St. Paul, August 10-13, 2009 ------- www.daughtersofstpaul.org

WHAT:          discernment, prayer, presentations, silence, sharing

WHO:            Women 18-30 discerning a religious vocation (from USA / Canada)

WHEN:          MONDAY, August 10—THURSDAY, August 13, 2009

WHERE:       Daughters of St. Paul    172 N. Michigan Ave.,   Chicago, IL

CONTACT: Sr. Margaret Michael, fsp 617-435-1879  OR   srmichaelfsp@aol.com

 

Charis Ministries - Come to the Quiet:  Weekend Retreat

Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July19

Make room in your schedule to experience nature firsthand and reflect on God’s place in your life during our silent, individually directed retreat.  The Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL offers you 80 acres to let your spirit wander.  For more information or to register, contact maryellen @charisministries.org or call 773/508-3237.

 

Summer Pilgrimage to Medjugorje!

July 27^th – August 5th

Join IHS for a Summer Pilgrimage to Medjugorje.  Cost:  $995 + airfare.  Please email us at info@ihspilgrimages.org or call us at:  773.276-4447 for more information.

 

Midwest Asian Pacific Young Adults Catholic Conference

The Midwest Asian Pacific Young Adults Catholic Conference announces a weekend of Worship, Music, Faith Formation and Fellowship, July 31 – August 2, 2009 at Loyola Lake Shore Campus.  Included topics will be ‘Intergenerational Dialogue’, ‘Being Asian-Pacific and American’, and ‘Multicultural Worship’.  Various Asian communities will share their traditions and cultures.  For more information, e-mail Teresita Nuval at tnuval@archchicago.org

 

Save the Date for the 2009 Catholic Festival of Faith

The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrates the Catholic Festival of Faith on October 16-17 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  Register online at www.catholicfest.org or call 312.534.3100

 

Thought for the Week:  “What the student calls a tragedy, the master calls a butterfly.”

 

Pax Christi!   

Sharon Kinsley