Weekly Update (September 17)

Wednesday will be Theology Uncorked at Blue Star Wine Bar (1209 N. Noble St, Chicago), featuring a live broadcast with Fr. Rocky. 6:00 PM - Fellowship, Food & Drinks 7:00 PM - Live Broadcast of 'Go Ask Your Father' with Fr. Rocky Have you ever wondered about a certain Church teaching? Are there questions that your non-Catholic friends have that you don't know how to answer? Does a certain passage in the Bible leave you scratching your head? Come THIS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 to have ANY question about the Lord,the Faith, the Church or the Bible answered by Fr. Rocky in a live radio broadcast of 'Go Ask Your Father' Fr. Frank Hoffman (aka " Father Rocky") is a priest of Opus Dei and Executive Director for Relevant Radio. His "Question and Answer" column appears in Our Sunday Visitor’s The Catholic Answer Magazine. Join us at Blue Star Bistro and Wine Bar (1209 N. Noble) at 6:00 PM for fellowship, food & drinks, and 7:00 PM for the talk followed by a Q&A session. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. After the talk, fellowship will continue as well as the opportunity to purchase food and drinks. Mass is available before the speaker series at either Holy Name Cathedral (735 N. State St.) at 5:15 pm or St. Mary of the Angels (1850 N. Hermitage Ave.) at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP on Facebook here Saturday we will be making our day trip to Lawton, Michigan. We will be grilling out, praying vespers and compline in the St. Anne's Chapel, and just enjoying a wonderful day with friends in a beautiful location! We will depart for Lawton after the 8:30 am Mass at Cantius. For those who are coming from the Juventutem Michigan, please aim to arrive around 1PM.  Lunch will be potluck (please bring something to share e.g. hotdogs/burgers/salads etc.) Then please bring $5 for dinner (we hope to order pizza). Also if anyone is willing to drive, please respond to this email.  Please RSVP on Facebook ASAP. BYOB and any other acronyms you can think of. Upcoming Wednesdays:  September 18th - Theology Uncorked September 25th - Mass, Compline, bonfire (weather permitting) October 9th - Corn Maze Party! Share Forward to Friend Upcoming events: THEOLOGY UNCORKED co-hosted with St Mary of Angels Young Adult Group.  There are only two left! (Sept 10, Sept 18)   In the works - Group trip to Poland in 2016 for World Youth Day (see future emails for details and start saving up!!!). If you would like to help plan, contact any of the officers.  To note: For more information on any of the events mentioned above and for other future or upcoming events please check out our calendar, our facebook page or just shoot us an email.  You may also submit prayer requests to our Facebook page.

Adoration First Thursdays of the Month Come join the brothers of the Canons Regular of St John Cantius for an evening before the blessed sacrament.  Come anytime between 9:00pm and midnight at the church, and spend some time with our heavenly Father.

(UPDATE) Mass Tonight Is Moved to 7:00PM

Just a quick update for everyone...Mass tonight has been moved to a half an hour earlier: 7:00pm because it will be a Requiem Mass for the victims of 11 September 2013. Hope to see you there!

Weekly Update

Below you will find this week's events with Quo Vadis: Wednesday Although the Church teaches that the use of artificial contraception is immoral, at least 70% of self-identified Catholics use some from of artificial birth control. Bl. John Paul II explains why birth control use is not good for the soul...but what effects does birth control have on everything else? Dr. West's talk will focus on ways that science shows us that birth control may not be good for the body, relationships and our environment. This talk is for man and women alike as you will hear how the pill affects men(via the environment) as well as the way men and women interact with one another. Come THIS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10 to listen and discuss with Dr. West, the 5th Theology Uncorked speaker, especially if you are on birth control for any reason, or if you just need a few extra tools to add to your understanding of God's plan for our sexuality. She will present her talk, "The Pill & Pollution: How Birth Control Affects Women & Men". Originally from Northern Virginia, Diana West grew up in St.Catherine of Siena Parish in Great Falls. After undergraduate studies at the College of William and Mary, she moved to Illinois and completed a PhD in chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. West currently engages in breast cancer research as a post-doctoral fellow at the medical campus of Northwestern University in Chicago. On the side, she is passionate about sharing research regarding birth control and other pro-life issues, and her hobbies include dancing and bowling. Join us at Blue Star Bistro and Wine Bar (1209 N. Noble) at 6:00 PM for fellowship, food & drinks, and 7:00 PM for the talk followed by a Q&A session. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. After the talk, fellowship will continue as well as the opportunity to purchase food and drinks. Please RSVP on Facebook here Thursday 9:00pm - 12:00midnight  Come join the brothers of the Canons Regular of St John Cantius in adoration of our Heavenly Father.  Even if you can come for just a few minutes or the entire time, we would love to see you there! Saturday 10:00am-12:00noon - Praying for the unborn and their mothers.  Come join fellow young adults and like-minded people to pray at the Planned Parenthood at 1200 N LaSalle St. Sunday We will be playing beach volleyball at North Ave Beach from 2:30-5:00.  For more information and details contact Patrick Howard (810-488-3191) or check our facebook page for the most up to date information! Upcoming Wednesdays:  September 11th - mass, rosary procession, compline September 18th - Theology Uncorked September 25th - mass, compline, bonfire (weather permitting) Share Forward to Friend Upcoming events: THEOLOGY UNCORKED co-hosted with St Mary of Angels Young Adult Group.  There are only two left! (Sept 10, Sept 18) Day trip to Lawton, MI Saturday, September 21st, weather permitting, we will be traveling to Lawton, Michigan for the day.   We will depart for Lawton after the 8:30 am Mass at Cantius. We will be grilling out, enjoying mass in the St. Anne's Chapel, and just enjoying a wonderful day with friends in a beautiful location! For those who might come from the Juventutem Michigan, please aim to arrive around 1PM.   More details to come as the date gets closer! In the works - Group trip to Poland in 2016 for World Youth Day (see future emails for details and start saving up!!!). If you would like to help plan, contact any of the officers.  To note: For more information on any of the events mentioned above and for other future or upcoming events please check out our calendar, our facebook page or just shoot us an email.  You may also submit prayer requests to our Facebook page.

Adoration First Thursdays of the Month Come join the brothers of the Canons Regular of St John Cantius for an evening before the blessed sacrament.  Come anytime between 9:00pm and midnight at the church, and spend some time with our heavenly Father. Willing to volunteer at the Lincoln Park location of the Little Sisters of the Poor?  Contact us if you would be willing to spend an evening or a Saturdayafternoon with the elderly the sister service.

Weekly Update

Come to the altar of God. The end of summer is quickly appoaching.  We have a few more weeks of co-sponsoring Theology Uncorked with the Young Adults at St. Mary of the Angels and Volleyball on Sundays.  Below you will find this week's events with Quo Vadis: Wednesday will be Theology Uncorked at  Blue Star Wine Bar (1209 N. Noble St, Chicago), featuring Sr. Stephanie Balgia. Please RSVP on Facebook here Don't forget to attend Mass in the morning if you can since this event is taking place at the same time as our usual Wednesday mass. Saturday 10:00am-12:00noon - Praying for the unborn and their mothers.  Come join fellow young adults and like-minded people to pray at the Planned Parenthood at 1200 N LaSalle St. Sunday Volleyball cancelled for the next two weeks, but keep an eye out for another one in September - we are going to try to get one more in before the season ends!!!! Upcoming Wednesdays:  August 28th - mass, compline, bonfire (weather permitting) September 4th - Theology Uncorked September 11th - mass, rosary procession, compline September 18th - Theology Uncorked September 25th - mass, compline, bonfire (weather permitting) Share Forward to Friend Upcoming events: THEOLOGY UNCORKED co-hosted with St Mary of Angels Young Adult Group. (Aug 21, Aug 27, Sept 4, Sept 10, Sept 18) In the works - Labor Day Potluck with St Mary of the Angels Young Adult Group. 1:00pm, September 1st. (see future emails for more details) In the works - day trip to Lawton, Michigan (will be a Saturday in September - thinking the 21st) In the works - Group trip to Poland in 2016 for World Youth Day (see future emails for details and start saving up!!!) To note: For more information on any of the events mentioned above and for other future or upcoming events please check out our calendar, our facebook page or just shoot us an email.  You may also submit prayer requests to our Facebook page.

Adoration First Thursdays of the Month Come join the brothers of the Canons Regular of St John Cantius for an evening before the blessed sacrament.  Come anytime between 9:00pm and midnight at the church, and spend some time with our heavenly Father. Willing to volunteer at the Lincoln Park location of the Little Sisters of the Poor?  Contact us if you would be willing to spend an evening or a Saturday afternoon with the elderly the sister service.

This Week

Wednesday (7/10) - 7:30 pm Mass and Compline, ROSARY PROCESSION after Mass. .

Saturday (7/6) - 10:00am-12:00noon - Praying for the unborn and their mothers. Come join fellow young adults and like-minded people to pray at the Planned Parenthood at 1200 N LaSalle St.

Sunday (7/7) - SUNDAY BEACH VOLLEYBALL! Anyone interested should meet on the church steps following the 11:00 and 12:30pm mass. If anyone wants to leave earlier for the beach that is fine, too. More information will be posted on our Facebook page! Please be sure to check Facebook for the most up-to-the-minute event status
Upcoming Wednesdays:

July 17th - Father Dennis will be talking to us after mass in the cafe. He will be sharing with us information he received while attending conferences in Rome about the New Liturgical Movement. So if you would like to hear a great speaker and get the most up to date information from Rome be sure to come!

July 24th - Pontifical High Mass with Bishop Perry, with small reception afterwards. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/581207401903212/

July 31st - Mass, Compline, Bonfire

Upcoming and continuing events information/details:
SUMMER SUNDAYS - SUNDAY BEACH VOLLEYBALL and late-night shenanigans! Last Sunday was a little windy, but we all met up at North Ave. Beach, . The advance attachment will dispatch after the 11:00 mass to rent the net and setup the court, followed shortly thereafter by the main platoon who gather and rendezvous with the prerunners at the established court. Oak St. Beach is our default stomping ground, but in the case that there are no available spots, North Ave Beach is the backup location. The net comes down at 5, and we make our way over to some venue for adult beverages and assorted comestibles.

To note:
For more information on any of the events mentioned above and for other future or upcoming events please check out our calendar or our facebook page (links at the bottom of this email).
You may also submit prayer requests to our Facebook page.

This Week

Here is this week's rundown:

• Wednesday (6/19) - 7:30pm Mass, then a rosary procession to follow. Then, for anyone interested, we can head over to D'Ags or Mahoney's to socialize and catch the end of game 4. ;)
• Thursday (6/20) - The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting St. Stanislaus Kostka down the street! Veneration of the statue begins at 6:00pm, a rosary will be recited beginning at 6:30pm, and mass and a procession will follow at 7:00pm. Come join in prayer and veneration of the statue with St. Stan's parishioners and Spirit & Truth young adults this Thursday night! (Veneration will continue until 9:00pm)
• Saturday (06/22) -  10:00am-12:00noon - Praying for the unborn and their mothers.  Come join fellow young adults and like-minded people to pray at the Planned Parenthood at 1200 N LaSalle St.

Upcoming events:

• June 23 - The first volleyball outing of the season! Anyone interested should meet on the church steps following the12:30pm mass. If anyone wants to leave earlier for the beach that is fine, too. More information will be posted on our Facebook page! Please be sure to check Facebook for the most up-to-the-minute event status :)

• June 26th - priest talk - TBD

• July 24th - To celebrate our entrance and affiliation with the international group Juventutem we will be having a Pontifical High Mass with Bishop Perry as the celebrant.  You do not want to miss this mass.  There will also be a small reception afterwards in the church cafe.  Flyers will be located in the back of church very soon.

To note:  

• For more information on any of the events mentioned above and for other future or upcoming events please check out our calendar or our facebook page (links at the bottom of this email). 
• You may also submit prayer requests to our Facebook page.

This Week

Here is this week's rundown:

• Wednesday (6/12) - 7:30pm Mass, ~8:30pm Night Prayer -0Mass, ~Night Prayer -- and after, pending weather, it's the first bonfire of the year! I'm sending a prayer up for some decent weather so that we can enjoy fresh air around a nice fire which will take place in the usual spot behind the church. If the weather is no good, we will most likely head over to D'Agostino's across the way, otherwise, bring some snacks and drinks!
• Friday (6/14) - The play "The Importance of Being Earnest" will be performed in the parish hall. An Italian dinner will be served at 7:00pm, with the play beginning at8:00pm. Father Scott is looking for volunteers to help with serving the family style dinner which will be offered. If you are interested/able, please contact Father Scott Haynes at music@cantius.org. If you just want to attend the dinner and enjoy the play, you are welcome to do that as well! You can inquire about tickets via Father's email, too.
• (06/15) -  10:00am-12:00noon - Praying for the unborn and their mothers.  Come join fellow young adults and like-minded people to pray at the Planned Parenthood at 1200 N LaSalle St.

Upcoming events:

• June 19th - rosary procession
• June 26th - priest talk - TBD

• Beach volleyball on Sundays is almost upon us, so get yourself ready for this!  We will be officially starting Sunday afternoon volleyball on June 23rd.
• But until the official start of Quo Vadis Volleyball, and if you are interested in playing, the poles are already up and ready for some players.  Feel free to use the Quo Vadis facebook wall to post any volleyball, or other, gatherings. 

• July 24th - To celebrate our entrance and affiliation with the international group Juventutem we will be having a Pontifical High Mass with Bishop Perry as the celebrant.  You do not want to miss this mass.  There will also be a reception afterwards in the church cafe. Invite your friends!  

To note:  

• For more information on any of the events mentioned above and for other future or upcoming events please check out our calendar or our facebook page. 
• You may also submit prayer requests to our Facebook page or above.