Faith and worship in DuPage Co.

• To submit your listings, e-mail M.J. Porter at mporter@dailyherald.com or fax items to (630) 955-0895. Mail should be sent to Daily Herald, 4300 W. Commerce Court, Lisle, IL 60532.

Sunday

• Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church will present a Mozart Mass featuring professional musicians at 12;30 p.m. Sunday at the church, 36 N. Ellsworth, Naperville. For details, call (630) 718-2157.

Monday

• Lombard Catholic Charities will accept new, unwrapped winter clothing and outerwear for families in need from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the center, 26W. St. Charles Road, Lombard, Il 60148. Donors may also send donations or food and gift certificates to the office in Lombard. For details, call (630) 495-8008.

Tuesday

• The DuPage Center of Religious Science will offer the class "The Secrets of Prosperity" from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at the center, Royal Glen Office Complex, 1200 Roosevelt Road, Suite 140, Glen Ellyn. Enrollment will be open through Dec. 4. Tuition for the eight-week class is $110. For details, visit the Web site at www.dupagecenter.org or call (630) 495-6626.

• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will offer "One Woman, One God" and a study of "When the Heart Waits, Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every other Tuesday through December at the church, 1310 Shepherd Drive, Naperville. For details call Deb Roe at (630) 898-6197.

• St. Margaret Mary Parish will study the Letter to Romans during a session from 9 to 11 a.m. or 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the church, Naper Boulevard and Green Trails Drive, Naperville. The fee is $30. For details, call (630) 369-0777.

• St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church will sell copies of its 50th anniversary cookbook at the church, 547 N. Main St., Lombard. The cost is $12.50. For details, call the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at (630) 627-2435.

Wednesday

• St. Andrew United Methodist Church is holding its Christmas Faire and live auction beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 250 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. The event includes brunch, Santa, cookies by the dozen and the auction. Tickets are $6, free for children 5 and younger. Reservation deadline is Wednesday by calling (630) 510-0145.

• First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn will present a four-part series on immigration from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 535 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn. Kevin Kalinich of Glen Ellyn will present the series at the same time on Dec. 12 and Jan. 16. For details, call (630) 469-3810.

• Grace United Methodist Church women will Celebrate the Season and feature author Charlene Ann Baumbich at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. She will focus on "The 12 Dazes of Christmas (And One Holy Night)." Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased before the program, not at the door. For details, call Kim Scharafin at (630) 369-4734.

Thursday

• River Valley Community Church's Singles FOCUS, Fellowship of Christians United in Spirit, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays with a light meal at 6:30 p.m. at River Valley Community Church, 1655 Bowman Drive, Aurora. The group is planning a service project at wayside Cross Rescue Mission.

A Christmas Party is planned beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Those attending are asked to bring a White Elephant Gift and a ready-to-serve dish.

Church services are at 10 a.m. Sundays. For details, visit the Web site at www.rivervalleycommunity.org or call (630) 907-2992.

• Grace Lutheran Church will be open as a Praying Place at noon Thursdays and after Bible study at 7:20 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 493 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn. For details, call (630) 469-1555.

Friday

• The Cenacle Retreat House will present "The Advent Journey - Triptych of Love" with Father John Paul Cafiero from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at the center, 29W012 Batavia Road, Warrenville.

Sister Antonia Cooper and "Praying with Icons and Moving Meditation of Tai Chi Chih," will be Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at the center. For either of these events, the fee is $195 for a single room. A $40 deposit secures the reservation. For details, call (630) 393-1231.

• Wheaton Bible Church's Ecclesia, the young adult community, will hold a Mosaic Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. Friday at Main Street Chapel, 327 N. Main St., Wheaton. Admission is free. The event is an exhibition of music, art and poetry by local artists. For details, contact Ted Coniaris at tconiaris@wheatonbible.org.

Dec. 1

• Bethany Fox Valley United Methodist Church will hold its annual Cookie Walk and craft sale with lunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the church, 2200 Ridge Ave., Aurora. For details, call (630) 851-8010.

• Christ Church of Oak Brook will hold its 10th annual Spirit Village where visitors can purchase gifts to benefit others worldwide form 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the church, 31st and York Road, Oak Brook. The event includes a petting zoo, artistic and musical presentations, lunch and cookies. For details, call (630)) 654-1882.

• Wheaton Franciscan Collaborative Ministries will present Saturday Mindfulness Mornings from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 1 at Maura Hall, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. A free will offering will be taken. The sessions will continue Jan. 5 and 26, March 1 and 29. For details, call (630) 462-4936.

Dec. 2

• Christ the King Parish Council of Catholic Women will hold its annual Holiday Fair craft and home show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 1501 S. Main St., Lombard. Crafters and vendors are sought for the events. For details, call Cathy at (630) 495-1804.

• Christ Church of Oak Brook will feature its Lessons and Carols at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 31st and York Road, Oak Brook. A Taize prayer service is at 7 p.m. Dec. 2. For details, call (630)) 654-1882.

• St. Margaret Mary Parish's choirs will present a free Christmas concert, "He Will Bring Us Goodness and Light," at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 1450 Green Trails Drive, Naperville. The concert is free and open to the community. Donations are being accepted to benefit the Northern Illinois Food Bank in memory of Jeanne Mulroy. For details, call (630) 369-0777.

• The Evangelical Covenant Church will present the Santa Lucia Festival of Lights at 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 17W620 Riordan Road, Villa Park. For details, call (630) 279-5249.

• The Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church will present its Lucia, A Festival of Light at 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 277 Hawthorne St., Glen Ellyn. The program includes the story of Lucia with Swedish costumes, songs and folklore. The service is open to the community. For details, call (630) 469-5405.

• Congregation Beth Shalom will present "Listen Up! A Cappell" as part of its Hanukkah concert and gift bazaar from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the temple, 772 W. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Admission to the bazaar is free. Tickets to the conert are $10 for adults, $5 per child or $25 per family. Advance ticket purchase is recommended by calling (630) 961-1818.

• Oak Brook Community Church will feature Dove award-winning Christian artist Avalon in concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 3100 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. The concert will feature Avalon's hits and Christmas music. Tickets are $20 and $25 and available at the church or on www.iTickets.com or by calling (630) 986-0310.