-- AURORA

Middle school leadership retreat April 21

Marmion Academy’s High School Outreach Ministry Team will host a retreat for Aurora Deanery students in sixth through eighth grades on April 21, 12:30-3:30 p.m., in the school chapel and ministry rooms at 1000 Butterfield Rd. Discussions and activities will focus on Christian leadership. Cost: none. Info: Gerald Chenski, Director of Parish Outreach Ministry, [email protected]

 

Abbey Farms “Honey Fest” May 18

Abbey Farms will hold its second annual Honey Fest May 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 2855 Hart Rd. The event celebrating the farm’s pollinators will include free admission to an arts and crafts show featuring local vendors. A $10 admission covers children’s arts and crafts, educational sessions, park attractions and more. Event proceeds support the activities of the Marmion Abbey Order of St. Benedict. 

Info: abbeyfarms.org

 

-- BATAVIA

Presentation on women in Scripture April 17

The Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary will hold a presentation on the stories of women in the Old and New Testaments on April 17, 9-10:30 a.m. at Nazareth Spirituality Center, 717 N. Batavia Ave. Sister Maribeth Howell, OP, will lead. Cost: $15; register at https://tinyurl.com/mrxdszr3

 

Book study on the Eucharist May 1, June 5

The Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary will hold a hybrid book study on Zoom and in-person at Nazareth Spirituality Center, 717 N. Batavia Ave. Meetings are May 1 and June 5, both at 6:30-8 p.m. Sister Myra Lambert, SSCM, will lead discussion on “This is My Body” by Bishop Robert Barron. Book will be provided for all participants. Cost: $20; register at https://tinyurl.com/3a3dvd9w

 

Batavia Brotherhood Banquet May 7 

Christian men of all denominations are invited to a banquet May 7, 6:30 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 950 Hart Rd. Includes a turkey dinner and features guest speaker Kevin O’Connor, past president of Holy Cross Parish’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Cost: $21.20, includes online fee. Buy tickets at bataviabrotherhoodbanquet.org/

 

Pentecost weekend retreat May 17-19

The Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary will hold a weekend retreat focused on the Holy Spirit on May 17, 7 p.m. to May 19, 1 p.m., at Nazareth Spirituality Center, 717 N. Batavia Ave. Housing included. Cost: $150; register at https://tinyurl.com/yt9smzav

 

-- DEKALB -- Eucharistic Revival night April 30

The Newman Catholic Student Center at Northern Illinois University will host a Eucharistic Revival night April 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 512 Normal Rd. Will include a speaker, praise and worship, and adoration, followed by snacks. Cost: none. 

 

-- ELBURN

Mental health presentation April 28

St. Gall Parish will host Catholic Charities for a presentation on “The Art of Accompaniment” April 28, 1-3 p.m., at 43W885 Hughes Rd. The afternoon will include prayer and education on the faith-based response to mental health challenges. Light lunch provided. $5 donation requested. Sign up in the narthex or call 630-201-4605. 

KC golf outing May 10

St. Gall Parish’s Knights of Columbus Council #17360 will hold a golf outing May 10 at Hughes Creek Golf Course, 1749 Spring Valley Dr. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost: $125/golfer or $400/group of four. Proceeds benefit the council and the pro-life Waterleaf Women’s Center in Aurora. Sign up in the church narthex (43W885 Hughes Rd.). 

 

-- ELGIN -- TLC spring gala April 18

TLC Pregnancy Services in Elgin (and Schaumburg and Palatine) will hold its Spring Gala, April 18, 6:30 p.m., at Stonegate Banquet and Conference Center, 2401 Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates. Guest speaker: singer and songwriter Mark Schultz. Info: 847-622-1235. Website: www.tlcpregnancyservices.com

 

-- FREEPORT -- Eucharistic miracles exhibit April 12-22

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish will host the traveling International Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit April 12-22 at 1400 Kiwanis Dr. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Cost: none.