PARISH EVENTS IN CATHOLIC NEW WORLD
Visit Around the Archdiocese in the Archdiocese’s biweekly newspaper for Advent and Christmas activities in local parishes.
SIXTH ANNUAL "A CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS" PROGRAM
The world famous female vocal quartet, Anonymous 4, will perform at the 6th annual “A Cathedral Christmas” program in the newly renovated Holy Name Cathedral, State and Superior Streets in Chicago. Anonymous 4 will perform “The Cherry Tree”, their new holiday program of medieval English Carols interwoven with English-influenced American sacred songs. Tickets are required and are priced from $25 to $75 and can be purchased on-line at www.holynamecathedral.org.
CONTACT: H. Ricardo Ramirez, D.M.A., Director of Music, 312-664-6963.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
The second annual celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Federal Plaza will take place on Saturday, December 12, at 12 p.m. with a bilingual outdoor Mass. Details
ARCHDIOCESAN POSADA
The annual Archdiocesan Posada will take place at Holy Name Cathedral, State and Superior in Chicago, beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 13. Details
FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
A free Christmas concert will be performed at Holy Family Parish, 1080 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 20. The concert by The City Lights Orchestra under the direction of Rich Daniels, will include both secular and religious music celebrating the Christmas season. Doors will open to the public at 2 p.m. Open seating is on a first come, first served basis. Capacity is limited and a free will offering will be accepted.
The Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM RESOURCES
Advent Calendars: English | Spanish
Las Posadas December 18 at the Broadview Detention Center: English | Spanish | Polish | Carpool Instructions
Christ the Immigrant Prayer: English | Spanish
Prayer for Our Lady of Guadalupe
KOLBE HOUSE JAIL MINISTRY ADVENT RETREAT
Every Monday during Advent, beginning on November 30, participants will receive an email from the Kolbe House staff with a short reflection from the chaplains, a Scripture reading, suggested action and a prayer. Those wishing to participate can send an email to kolberetreat@aol.com to receive the weekly email, or visit www.kolbehouseministry.org.
SIMBANG GABI SCHEDULE
Simbang Gabi is a novena of masses in preparation for Christmas celebrated by Filipino Catholics.
Jegen Center Seasonal Resources
Find Advent and Christmas titles to celebrate the season from the Archdiocese’s multi-media library.
Liturgical Training Publications
Books and pamphlets to celebrate Advent and Christmas
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
Interactive calendars present resources for reading, prayer, reflection and action during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Advent to Epiphany: Celebrating the Christmas Cycle
An AmericanCatholic.org Site from the Franciscans and St. Anthony Messenger Press
Sunday Soundbites weekly Catholic radio homily reflection
LIVE MIDNIGHT MASS FROM THE CATHEDRAL
WGN-TV, Channel 9 will broadcast Midnight Mass live on Christmas Eve from Holy Name Cathedral beginning at 12 a.m., for viewers in Chicago and the suburbs. Cardinal George will be the main celebrant. Fr. Greg Sakowitz will provide English language commentary throughout the broadcast.
WGN’s super station will carry the Mass live and WGN radio 720 AM will simulcast the Mass. The Mass will also be re-broadcast at 5 a.m. on CLTV and will be real time closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS ON WCIU
A pre-recorded Christmas Mass celebrated by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, will be broadcast on WCIU, Channel 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. Check your local cable schedule for broadcast times outside of Chicago.