Lake Co. religion notes

Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, will celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, 1185 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, on Memorial Day, Monday.

The auxiliary and retired bishops, as well as pastors and priests will also celebrate field and church Masses at more than three dozen of the 43 Catholic cemeteries in Cook and Lake counties, including the following:

• The Rev. Dennis Koslinski, associate pastor, St. Peter Parish, Volo, 9 a.m. church Mass at St. Peter Cemetery, Route 120 west of Route 12, Volo. (847)362-1247.

• The Rev. James E. Merold, pastor, St. Gabriel Parish, Chicago, 10:30 a.m. field Mass at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville. (847) 362-1247.

• The Rev. Ronald J. Gollatz, pastor, Transfiguration Parish, Wauconda, 9 a.m. field Mass at Transfiguration Cemetery, Route 176 east of Route 59, Wauconda. (847) 362-1247.

• The Rev. Timothy Fairman, pastor, St. Bede Parish, Ingleside, 9 a.m. church Mass at St. Bede Cemetery, Wilson Road and Grand Avenue, Fox Lake.

• The Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski, pastor, St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Fremont Center, 9 a.m. church Mass at St. Mary of the Annunciation Cemetery, Route. 59A and Erhart Road, Fremont Center, Mundelein.

• The Rev. Ronald Lewandowski, associate pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Wadsworth, 9 a.m. field Mass at St. Patrick Cemetery, Brown School Road, south of Route 173, Wadsworth. (847) 362-1247

• The Rev. Michael McMahan, pastor, St. Mary Parish, Buffalo Grove, 9 a.m. field Mass at St. Mary Cemetery, Buffalo Grove Road at Lake-Cook Road, Buffalo Grove.

Christ Lutheran Church: The church in Vernon Hills moves to summer worship hours from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Beginning this Sunday, Sunday morning worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information about worship, education, preschool, mission trips and outreach opportunities, call the church office at (847) 367-5787 or visit www.christlutheranvh.org. Christ Lutheran is at 595 Deerpath Drive in Vernon Hills, next to Countryside Fire. Visitors are always welcome.

Community Christian Church: The church at 1970 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, will offer "Power Lab," vacation Bible school from 1 to 3:30 p.m. June 23-27. Power Lab will take children ages 4 through entering fifth grade on a scientific adventure each afternoon. Children may be registered for VBS through June 8. A suggested donation of $35 per child covers all activities, materials, snacks, T-shirt and music CD. Registration after June 8 will be accepted with a $5 additional fee. Registration forms are available at the church office and at ccclincolnshire.org. For more information, call (847) 945-8824.

Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ: The church at 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein, is accepting items for its annual rummage sale to be held June 20-21. Bring items to the church, on the corner of Hawley and North Prairie. (847) 566-4000.

The Federated Church of Wauconda: The church at 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda, is having a Relay For Life fundraiser, "Night of Hope," an outdoor luminaria garden service at 7:30 p.m. June 14. There will be a silent auction inside the church, hats to buy and decorate, refreshments and a bake sale. Remember your loved ones and join in the Bubbles to Heaven Ceremony. For information, contact Lou Ann Kozderka at (224) 848-1851.

Grace Lutheran Church: On Sunday, the church will begin its Summer Worship Schedule. For the rest of the summer, until Sept. 7, there will be only one service at 9:30 a.m., with Summer Promiseland during the 9:30 a.m. service. Coffee fellowship will follow worship. For more information, visit www.aboutgracelutheran.org. (847) 367-7050. Grace Lutheran Church is at 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville.

• Grace Lutheran Church will offer "SonWorld Adventure Park" vacation Bible school from 1-4 p.m. the week of June 16-20. The program is open to all children, ages 3 years old (potty-trained) to those entering fourth grade in the fall. Program costs are $15 per child ($45 family limit) for those who pre-register and $20 per child walk-in registration fee. Registration forms are available in the church office or may be downloaded from the Web site at aboutgracelutheran.org. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville. (847) 367-7050.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church: Celebration! Child care is now offering a Spanish class for children 3 to 5 years of age. The immersion program class is every Thursday through this week from 3 to 3:30 p.m. The eight-week session is $75. Children can enroll at any time at a pro-rated rate. All classes are open to the public. Call the director, Kathy Pfister, at (847) 367-6208.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church is at 29700 N. St. Mary's Road in Libertyville. For more information, visit holycrosschurch.org.

• Celebration! Child care will offer a summer camp program. Monday through Friday programs are available, as well as partial week programs. For more information or to register, call (847) 367-6208.

Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church: The new "Kirk Photo Club," based in Mundelein, brings local amateur photographers together who have an interest in digital photography and post-processing techniques.

Photographers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the club as mentors and students in their fields of interest. Over time, topics such as wildlife, landscape, macro, indoor and outdoor sports photography will be discussed and practiced. The club also will be involved with photo contests and community service projects.

The Kirk Photo Club meets the first and third Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church, 1500 W. Hawley St. (just behind Mundelein High School). There is a $5 monthly fee. For more information, call Derek Hampson at (847) 347-6778.

Liberty Community Church: The church at 616 N. Bridgeport Terrace, Unit B, Lindenhurst, is hosting Power Lab vacation Bible school for all children ages 4 years through fifth grade. The program will include science-themed games, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing, skits and memorable teachings. Power Lab VBS will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 16-19, with a special presentation for parents at 10:30 a.m. June 22. Registration is not required for the free program. For more information, visit www.FindLiberty.org or call (847) 356-9336.

Messiah Lutheran Church: The church at 25225 W. Ivanhoe Road, Wauconda, will offer a fun-packed summer camp for school-aged children. The Messiah Kid's Club will host the Messiah Explorers Summer Camp '08 featuring field trips, swimming, music, art, games and guest presenters. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 16 through Aug. 15. Before- and after-care is available. Preschool-aged children will enjoy the Little Explorers Camps from 9 to 11:45 a.m. July 14-18 and Aug. 4-8. For more information, call (847) 526-7112 or visit the Web site messiah-wauconda.org.

Mundelein Seminary: The Very Rev. Dennis J. Lyle, rector of Mundelein Seminary, has announced the creation of the Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Chair of Faith and Culture and the appointment of Fr. Robert E. Barron as the First George Professor.

The Francis Cardinal George Chair of Faith and Culture will receive its initial funding from a bequest from the estate of an alumnus of Mundelein Seminary. It will address the area of Christianity's place in public life and cultural consciousness.

Barron, who is presently chairman of the Department of Systematic Theology, will assume the new position July 1. Barron is a native of the Chicago area, coming from Saint John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs. He attended the University of Notre Dame and the Catholic University of America, where he received a master of arts in philosophy. He received the master of divinity and licentiate in sacred theology from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Barron was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1986. His doctorate in sacred theology is from the Catholic Institute of Paris. He was appointed to the faculty of Mundelein Seminary in 1989, and was promoted to full professor of systematic theology in 2000.

Barron has also served as visiting professor at the University of Notre Dame and the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

St. Andrew Lutheran Church: The church continues a study on Paul's Letter to the Romans. The Rev. Mark Selbo is leading the group, which meets on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein.

• St. Andrew Quilters continue to meet each Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The quilts are made for Lutheran World Relief and sent to all parts of the world. Helping hands and/or donated material are welcomed.

• Prayer shawl instructions are available by calling (847)566-6243.

For more information, call (847)566-8081 or visit the Web site standrewmundelein.org.

St. John Lutheran School: Open registration is under way. St. John offers half-day and full-day preschool (starting as young as 2½ years old) and kindergarten, as well as education for first through eighth grade. The school's full day preschool and kindergarten offers an alternative care option. The school offers extended before- and after-school care, holiday care and a summer program. Registration packets can be picked up at the school, 501 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. (847) 367-1441. www.stjohnslib.com.

• St. John is offering summer child care to children entering preschool (must be potty trained) through second grade. Care dates run from June 2 to Aug. 12. There will be no child care on July 4, Aug. 13, 14 and 15. For more information, call Mrs. Smith at (847) 367-1411 or come to the office for a registration form.

St. Lawrence Episcopal Church: The church in Libertyville will host its second annual pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. June 14. The breakfast will take place rain or shine in the tent adjacent to the west side of the Civic Center.

Church members will be serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, beverages and sausage for $6 per adult and $4 for children younger than 6 years. There will also be face painting and balloons.

Tickets may be purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit St. Lawrence Church and its outreach activities. For more information, call (847) 362-2110 or visit www.stlawrencechurch.org.

• Beginning Sunday to Aug. 31, services will be at 7:30 and 10 a.m. The Rev. Patricia W. Snickenberger is rector of St. Lawrence, assisted by the Rev, Marcus Strong and Deacon Mary-Jane Leewis-Kirk. St. Lawrence is at 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. For more information, call (847) 362-2110 or visit www.stlawrencechurch.org.

• Sports Camp Vacation Bible School will be from 6-8 p.m. June 23-27 at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St. in Libertyville. Kids will learn about sports, discover character building concepts, and have a lot of fun. VBS sports camp is designed to help children ages 5 to 11 to improve their skills, no matter how much experience they have, in soccer, baseball, volleyball, and cheerleading. Cost is $15 per child, second and thirrd child in the same family is $10. For more information or to obtain registration forms, call (847) 362-2110 or visit www.stlawrencechurch.org.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church: Register now for vacation Bible school (preschool - sixth grade) or vacation Bible school Chess Club (grades 4-6), from 9 a.m. to noon daily, June 23-27. The chess club is limited to the first 16 applicants. The cost for preschool through sixth grade is $25. Families with multiple children attending VBS pay $20 each when children are registered at the same time. The church is at 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. For more information, call (847) 438-7709 or visit smlcs@dls.net.

Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church: A knitting group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 5725 Stearns School Road (corner of Stearns School and Dilleys roads), Gurnee. (847) 336-3730

First Christian Church: The church at 6080 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, is beginning Study 3 in a Leadership Development series. "Attitudes and Leadership" begins this week for six weeks. Study opportunities include Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.; Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.; and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. www.disciplesgurnee.org

Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Grayslake: The congregation will dedicate its new property and building June 1. The special service will be at 10 a.m., followed by a reception. The 7-year-old congregation recently moved from a rented location in Libertyville.

The Rev. Mark Jumper's summer sermon series, "Paths of Prayer," will focus on the Lord's Prayer as an energizing guide to building a personal prayer life.

The church is at 32475 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake, For more information, call (847) 543-1659 or visit hopeepc.net.

• Come join a women's Bible group which meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 32475 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake. Starting June 1, the group will be reading and discussing a book by R. C. Sproul, "Chosen by God." Books will be available for purchase for about $10 at the June meeting. For more information, call (847) 543-1659.

Joy! Lutheran Church: Vacation Bible school will be the week of June 16-20, starting at 9:30 a.m. each day. Registration forms are available on the Web site at www.joylutheran.org and in the church office. Early bird deadline is Sunday. Forms can be dropped off or mailed to the church, 749 S. Hunt Club, Gurnee, IL 60031. The theme this year is "PowerLab -- discovering Jesus' miraculous power." For more information, call (847) 362-4569.

• Joy!'s annual Rummage Sale is scheduled for from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon May 31. Purchases are made by freewill offering. Coffee and snacks are available for all to enjoy while they shop. (847) 362-4569.

Prince of Peace Parish: The parish at 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa, is seeking donations for its annual Rummage Sale Extravaganza. Sale dates are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 12-13 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14. Now accepting donations of vehicles, electronics, computers, furniture and appliances. Tax forms available. For donation pickups, call (847) 356-6111 or e-mail poprummagesale@yahoo.com. The church is at the corner of Routes 83 and 132.

St. Andrew Episcopal Church: The church at 31 Park Ave. in Grayslake will honor the service men and women who have fought and died for our country from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Highlights of this experience include:

• Church will be open to all from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for prayer and meditation.

• At 9:30 a.m., the church will gather on the lawn to watch the Grayslake celebration/parade for Memorial Day.

• Starting at 10:30 a.m., there will be a prayer followed by the reading of the names in remembrance of all who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan in the last couple of years.

• All are welcome to sign/write a remembrance in the "Book of Remembrance" at the church entrance.

For more information, call the Rev. Jane Clark at (847) 223-2310

• Also, St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 31 Park Ave., Grayslake, IL is planning a "Liturgy in the Park." Join the membership for outdoor worship at 10 a.m. June 8 at Mill Creek Park, Grayslake, to celebrate the beginning of the summer season. The Eucharist service will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a family picnic and games.

Mill Creek Park (part of Grayslake Park District) is located at the southeast corner of Washington and Atkinson roads in Grayslake.

Those attending are asked to bring a dessert or snack to share, folding chairs, and a favorite picnic game (bats, balls, Frisbees, bean bags, bocci balls). The church youth group will help organize games. Hot dogs and hamburgers, buns, soft drinks, grills, paper products and plastic ware and five picnic tables will be supplied.

For more information, call the church at (847) 223-2310, www.standrewsgrayslake.org.

St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church: The church is currently scheduling times for the pickup and delivery of items for its annual rummage sale. This year's sale will be held, June 19-21. If you have items that you would like to donate, call the church office at (847) 395-0652 to make arrangements.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church: The church on Route 173 in Antioch, a half-mile east of Route 45, will celebrate a traditional Latin Mass at the regularly scheduled 6 p.m. Vigil Mass May 31. The Mass will be said according to the Tridentine rite. In this rite, the Mass is celebrated entirely in Latin, as it was before the use of the vernacular and the Second Vatican Council.

Weekend Masses are at 4 and 6 p.m. Saturdays and 7, 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays. For more information, call (847) 395-3474.

The United Protestant Church of Grayslake: The third annual Gospel in Grayslake Concert will be at 3 p.m. June 1 at the United Protestant Church, 54 S. Whitney St., Grayslake. The free concert will feature the College of Lake County Gospel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Charles Clency; Al Engram; and the Rev. Andre Pipes and the New Testimonial Singers.

Refreshments will served during intermission, and there is no charge for admission. A freewill offering will be taken to support the work of Lake County PADS as they serve the homeless

For more information, visit upc@upcgl.org or call (847) 223-8131.

North Shore Choral Society: The group concludes its 72nd season with a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio, "Elijah." at 3 p.m. June 7 at the Parish Church of St. Luke, 939 Hinman Ave., Evanston. Featured soloists include Philip Kraus, baritone, as Elijah; Michelle Areyzaga, soprano; Emily Lodine, mezzo-soprano; David Portillo, tenor; and Addison McDaniel, boy soprano.

NSCS's 120-voice chorus, and a 40-piece professional orchestra are conducted by Donald Chen, leading his final concert as NSCS music director. After 24 years at the helm, Dr. Chen will pass the baton to a new conductor.

The audience is invited to a reception following the performance in honor of Chen's achievements with NSCS.

Advance tickets are $22 for general admission, $20 for seniors 65 and older and $12 for students. Tickets at the door cost $25 for general admission, $22 for seniors and $15 for students.

For more information, visit www.northshorechoral.org.