Lake Co. religion notes

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Program from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14, at Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness, and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18, at Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein.

Church of the Holy Apostles in Wauconda: The church in Wauconda invites all to the Annual Silent and Live Auctions, Dinner and Dance Friday, Nov. 14, at Mill Creek Banquets, 333 W. Mill St. in Wauconda. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The evening will start out with hors d'oeuvres, time to shop the silent auction items, a seven-course, sit-down dinner at 7:30 p.m., followed by a live auction, and dancing until midnight. This annual event is a fundraiser for the church and its work locally and globally. For details or tickets, call (847) 526-7148 or (847) 526-7066.

Congregation Or Shalom: An adult class titled "Everything You Wanted to Know About Judaism but Were Afraid to Ask" is being offered from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Congregation Or Shalom, 21 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills. The classes include "Debunking the Hanukkah Myth" Wednesday, Nov. 19.

• "Read the novels and meet the author!" at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, as Maggie Anton, award-winning author of acclaimed novels "Raschi's Daughters" and "Raschi's Daughter - Secret Scholar." Anton will share her journey in writing these tales of 11th-century France, where Jewish scholarship, sensuality and feminism meet. Anton will be available to sign books following her presentation.

• The 2009 Entertainment Books are available for $20.

For details regarding any of these upcoming events, call Congregation Or Shalom at (847) 362-1948 or visit www.orshalomlc.org.

Crystal Springs Healing Rooms: Healing from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Crystal Springs Healing Rooms, 1117 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Prayers for migraines, ongoing illnesses, pregnancy, cancer, pains, upcoming surgeries, those in local hospitals, etc. E-mail healing@calvarywayintl.com or visit calvarywayintl.com/healingrooms or healingrooms.com.

Grace Lutheran Church: For Thanksgiving, a Wednesday evening worship service will be at 7:30 p.m. Following worship the church will hold its annual Thanksgiving Eve Pie Social. On Sunday, Nov. 30, there will be only one worship service at 10 a.m. Grace Lutheran Church is at 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville. (847) 367-7050 or www.aboutgracelutheran.org.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church: CrossWays Preschool, an early childhood ministry of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, has openings in a new Tuesday afternoon Science Sensation class. This is an enrichment class focusing on science and math for 4 and 5 year olds. For details, call Mindy at (847) 367-4367.

• Celebration! Child care with a grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and senior financial consultant Richard Drews of Libertyville is providing "Back to Work," a program where a parent can receive child care at no cost while they go on a job interview and "We Care," a program where a parents can receive child care at no cost while meeting their special medical treatment needs. Celebration! Child care will provide a maximum of five, three-hour child-care sessions so parents may go on a job interview or meet medical needs. Parents need to enroll their child. Once the center has the completed paperwork mandated by DCFS, the family may use these services. (847) 367-4060 or holycrosschurch.org. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is at 29700 N. St. Mary's Road in Libertyville.

JUF Book Buddies: Learn about Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, through art projects, storytime and songs with for families with children up to age 5. Meet other young area families from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. To RSVP, contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or e-mail bookbuddies@juf.org. This free event is sponsored by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and is open to the public.

• Learn about Hanukkah through art projects, storytime and songs with other young area families. This event, for families with children up to age 5, takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the following Barnes & Noble locations: 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills and 590 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. To RSVP, contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or e-mail bookbuddies@juf.org. This free event is sponsored by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church: The church in Mundelein is seeking crafters for its craft show and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15. Church is next to Mundelein High School. Booth space costs $45. For an application, call Lori (847) 277-1495.

Messiah Lutheran Church: A Live Nativity Walk, a narrated story about the birth of Christ with live animals to enhance the story, will take place at 3 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 25225 W. Ivanhoe Road, Wauconda. Call (847) 526-7161.

St Joseph: Men are invited to join a pilgrimage to Italy. Eight places are open for a pilgrimage to Italy Feb. 2-11, 2009. The cost is $3,108 per person, based on double occupancy, and includes travel in Rome, Assisi, Siena and Florence. This package includes nine nights of accommodations, round-trip airfare, daily Mass, breakfast and seven dinners, all entrance fees to the sights and shrines, plus all taxes, surcharges and transfers. There is a $250 deposit required and the deadline for joining this pilgrimage is Saturday, Nov. 1. For details, contact Catherine Sims at (847) 990-1238 or csims@stjoseph-libertyville.org.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church: Two Services of "Thanks and Praise" will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, and at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Call (847) 438-7709.

The Anglican Chapel of the Holy Cross: A ministry of healing to the Northwest suburbs, addressing physical, emotional and spiritual healing, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at 500 Park Ave. Unit 102, Lake Villa. The evening begins with time for quiet reflection and preparation; contemporary music; and a short period of liturgical prayer. The homily/teaching points to one of the many biblical stories about healing, emphasizing the common themes running through all of them. Laying on of hands and prayer by the healing team; the sacrament of healing, if desired; and a time for questions or further counsel concludes the evening. For more information, visit holycross-anglican.org or call (847) 543-7371.

Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church: A craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. (847) 336-3730.

• Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Panera in Gurnee, discussing the book "The Year of Living Biblically" by A. J. Jacobs. Newcomers always welcome.

Antioch United Methodist Church: The annual "The Gift That Gives" holiday gift fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the church, 848 Main St. in Antioch. There will be gifts, jewelry and home decor by Third World artisans from Ten Thousand Villages; handmade Appalachian crafts such as children's games, table linens and stationary from Red Bird Mission in Kentucky; natural soaps and spa products by women working toward self-sufficiency in Chicago's The Enterprising Kitchen; and Fair Trade coffee, cocoa, tea and chocolate. Also available will be Christian books for adults and children from the Cokesbury Bookstore. (847) 395-1259.

Bethel Lutheran Church: Bethel Preschool, an early childhood ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church, has openings in a new Tuesday and Thursday afternoon enrichment session. This session, Science Explorations I, is for children ages 4 to 6 and runs from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. Nov. 4-25 a the church, 5110 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Call the preschool at (847) 244-9672 to register.

Christian Life Fellowship Church: The Summit Youth Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Christian Life Fellowship Church, 41625 N. Deeplake Road, Antioch. www.summityouthgroup.com.

Church of the Holy Family: A Sunday Eucharist service is offered at 10 a.m., with refreshments and fellowship following the service. The small Episcopal congregation is in the historic stable for the Lehmann Estate, 24219 Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa. The facility is available for rental for showers, weddings, funerals, birthday parties. The Memorial Garden is open at all times for quiet meditation or picture-taking for that special occasion. Contact Faye at (847) 693-8813 for more information. Visit the Thrift Shop, which is open from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. A $2 Bag Sale is held the last Saturday of each month. (847) 356-7222 or www.theholyfamilychurch.com.

Congregation Am Echod: The Reform congregation, 2945 Falling Waters Blvd., Lindenhurst, offers the following Shabbat service schedule.

• Saturday, Nov. 8: 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service.

• Congregation Am Echod will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2945 Falling Waters Boulevard, Lindenhurst.

• Friday, Nov. 14: 7:30 p.m. "Let's Talk" Shabbat Service: a group discussion on a Jewish topic.

• Saturday, Nov. 15: 9 a.m. Study Session with Rabbi Harari, 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service. Bar mitzvah of Jacob Wiggins. For details, call (847) 265-1818 or e-mail amechod@sbcglobal.net.

First Christian Church: Join in one of the evenings of Renewal at 7 p.m. Nov. 9-11 at First Christian Church, 6080 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee. The Rev. Cynthia Hale, founding pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Ga., will speak. For details, call (847) 247-8565.

Grayslake United Protestant Church: The public is invited to pick out delicious holiday treats for gift-giving and holiday parties from among thousands of cookies at the seventh annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the United Protestant Church, 54 S. Whitney St., Grayslake. It features beautifully decorated and delicious cookies, candies and holiday treats for sale at $7 per pound. The cookie walk will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and is sponsored by the UPC Women's Christian Fellowship. The festive event will be held in the lower level of the church in Fellowship Hall. Call (847) 223-8131.

Millburn Congregational United Church of Christ: A Cookie Walk will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Millburn Congregational United Church of Christ, 19073 W. Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa. Cookies and candy will be $6 per pound. For more information, contact the church office at (847) 356-5237.

Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation: Join the Rev. Elizabeth Harding at worship services at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Her sermon, "Choice is for Veterans," will explore the historical and theological theme of choice. PCUUC meets each Sunday in the Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, in the Prairie Crossing community. For details, visit prairiecircleuuc.org or call (847) 604-1908.

St. Andrew Episcopal Church: The church at 31 Park Ave., Grayslake, presents its community service project, "Elijah's Mantle for Children in Need." The church's goal is to help families with children in need by supplying free, gently-used clothing for boys and girls in sizes ranging from infant to size 16. The store is open to everyone from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at no cost. The next store dates are: Saturday, Nov 8; Saturday, Dec. 13; and Saturday, Jan. 10. The church welcomes fall and winter clothing donations, especially winter coats. For details, visit standrewsgrayslake.org or call (847) 223-2310.

St. Mark Lutheran Church: Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the church, 1822 E. Grand Ave. Lindenhurst. Regular worship hours are traditional worship at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8 a.m. Sunday, and contemporary worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Call (847) 356-8140.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church: The church in Antioch will celebrate a Latin Mass at the regularly scheduled 6 p.m. Vigil Mass Saturday, Nov. 22. The Mass will be said according to the Novus Ordo. The Sunday Vigil Mass is celebrated in Latin, with the exception of the readings and homily, which will be spoken in English. Everyone is invited to attend. St. Raphael the Archangel is on Route 173, a half-mile east of Route 45, near Antioch. Weekend Masses are at 4 and 6 p.m. Saturdays and 7, 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays. For details, call (847) 395-FISH (3474).

St. Stephen and St. Ignatius: The community is invited to a Thanksgiving Eve worship service planned jointly by St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church and Saint Stephen Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at St. Ignatius, 500 E. Depot St., Antioch. For information, call St. Ignatius at (847) 395-0652 or St. Stephen at (847) 395-3359.

United Methodist Church of Antioch: The church at 848 Main St. houses two preschools. Tomorrow's Future Preschool and Childcare, Inc. offers full-time care to children ages 6 weeks old to elementary-school, with an after-school program. Parents Day Out offers part-time care to children ages 2 to 5. For details, call Torie Johnson at (847) 395-1362.

Crosspoint Church: Awana Ministries, for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. High School Youth (H2O) meet at 6 p.m. Sundays, while Junior High students (CLAY) meet at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Bible study groups for men and women meet Monday evenings.

The church, 27430 W. Nippersink Road, Ingleside, offers a contemporary worship service at 10 a.m. Sundays. Nursery is available, as well as a Bible-based program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade during the morning worship service. (847) 587-7722 or thecrosspointchurch.org.

St. Therese: Married/Divorced? Liberal, and unashamed of it? All are welcome to receive Communion at the parish of St. Therese, the Little Flower, in the First Congregational UCC building, 320 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Mass every Sunday at noon.