Religion roundup: Chorale concert, international dinner, ladies tea planned
Lansing
All Souls Parish, 3010 Ridge Road: South Holland Master Chorale performs at 4 p.m. May 19. “A Mass for Troubled Times, a Call for Peace” will combine music from the 18th and 21st centuries. The chorale and orchestra, directed by Philip J. Bauman, will present the piece “I thank you God for most this amazing day” by contemporary American composer Dan Forrest, based on a text by E.E. Cummings, paired with the 1798 “Mass for Troubled Times,” also popularly known as the “Lord Nelson Mass,” by Franz Joseph Haydn. Admission is free; monetary donations will be accepted. Information: southhollandmasterchorale.org or 708-210-2913.
Alsip
Incarnation St. Terrence, 4300 W. 119th Place: International Tasting Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. May 20 at the St. Terrence worship site. Monetary donations will be accepted, with proceeds benefiting the St. Terrence worship site. Parishioners make all of the dinners. Information: 708-254-5106 or debholst1@comcast.net.
Flossmoor
St. John the Evangelist, 2640 Park Drive: Meet at 3:30 p.m. May 18 to carpool to a book fair with Bookies Book Store at Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Old Western Ave. in Blue Island. It’s a spring book fair for adults from 4 to 8 p.m. A curated selection of books and literary gifts will be paired with food from the restaurant and drinks from Bizzaro & Son. Information: www.mysje.org or 708-798-4150.
Homer Glen
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 14719 W. 163rd St.: Community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. May 16. Register to donate. Information: https://crossofglory.com or 708-301-6998.
Midlothian
St. Augustine Parish, 4130 147th St.: Mass at 4:30 p.m. May 18 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of St. Christopher School, 14611 Keeler Ave. The celebration follows the Mass and will take place in the school gym. The Franciscan Sisters of Dubuque will be honored for their presence in the school for 100 years, and food, drinks, DJ, raffles and other entertainment are planned. Tickets are required for the reception by May 13. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children younger than 16 and are sold online or in the parish and school offices. Information: www.staugustinemidlothian.org or 708-388-8190.
Oak Lawn
First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn, 100th Street and Central Avenue: Ladies High Tea at 2 p.m. May 18. The theme is Roaring ‘20s, and Swing Junction will make a guest appearance. Tickets cost $6 per person, and children younger than 6 are admitted free. Tickets should be bought in advance. Information: 708-423-1170.
Palos Heights
St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th St.: Blooming for Babies Mother’s Day Fundraiser after all Masses May 11 and 12. Proceeds will benefit The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland. Flower arrangements will be available in various sizes for all budgets. A one-of-a kind bouquet will be offered to celebrate the center’s 40th anniversary. Information: gotwc.org or 708-448-4861.
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