Chicago Heights
Calvary Assembly Heights Campus: 274 W. 201st St. — The church will hold a service to commemorate its founding at 3 p.m. Feb. 25. The public is invited. Information: 708-957-0986.
Flossmoor
Infant Jesus of Prague Church: 1101 Douglas Ave. — The Infant Jesus of Prague Prayer Group offers a monthly Mass and Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. March 5. Mass and prayer meetings will be held all other Mondays of the month.
Hometown
Our Lady of Loretto: 8925 S. Kostner — The Women’s Guild will hold a Fish Fry from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23 in “B” Building. The menu includes a $9 fish dinner, $11 shrimp dinner and an $11 fish and shrimp combo dinner. All dinners include baked potato or French fries, cole slaw, dessert and coffee. Other items for sale include pasta, grilled cheese, zucchini sticks, cheese sticks, soup, bottled water and pop. “Loretto’s Luscious Creations” will be on sale. A raffle with prizes of gift certificates and a grand prize 40-inch television set will be held. Winner need not be present.
Homewood
First Presbyterian Church of Homewood: 17929 Gottschalk Ave. — Free community dinners will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday evenings in Westminster Hall. Tuesday Bible Study will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 18416 Governors Highway, Homewood. Participants do not need to be Presbyterian and no purchase is necessary. The annual Meeting of the Congregation and the Corporation will be at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18. A potluck luncheon will be held in Westminster Hall prior to the meeting. The Chancel Choir will participate in the South Suburban Church Choir Festival at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road, at 3 p.m. Feb. 25. Information: www.fpchw.org or 708-798-0490.
Mt. Greenwood
Mt. Greenwood Community Church: 3509 W. 11th St. — The Father Perez Knights of Columbus Council No. 1444, Southside Pregnancy Center and Parkwood Baptist Church will sponsor the fourth annual Southside Rally, “Standing for Life, Family and Faith,” from 9-11 a.m. March 18 at Mt. Greenwood Community Church. The event will include a celebration of student essay and video contest winners. The topic is “Why is Every Human Life Important?” Essays are due Feb. 25, and videos are due March 6. Complete details are at www.southsiderally.weebly.com. The event will include a legislative update. Information: call Joe O’Connor at 773-238-4456.
New Lenox
Lincolnway Christian Church: 690 E. Lincoln Highway — Comedy Date Night for couples and singles will feature The Comedy Angels Michelle Krajecki, Leslie Norris-Townsend and Tracy DeGraaf at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The program includes 90 minutes of comedy, followed by a reception including appetizers and sweets. The cost is $20 per person. Tickets may be purchased at www.lincolnway.org or at the door while seats are available. Information: call 708-691-5091.
Oak Forest
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection: 15050 Central Ave. — The annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24. The event will feature vendors, personal crafters, basket raffles and refreshments. Other events include a Rez Youth Egg Hunt for all children at noon, a Kids Craft Corner and a face-painting station. Admission is free. Information: call 708-687- 2170 or contact resurrectionoakforest@gmail.com.
Redeemer’s Lutheran Church: 4955 W. 158th St. — The church food pantry needs donations of nonperishable food and personal-sized toiletries. Place items in the outdoor pantry or drop them off on Sunday mornings, Tuesdays or Wednesdays at the church. Adult Bible study is at 8 a.m. Sunday mornings. Regular Sunday worship service is at 9:30 a.m. Information: 708-687-2432
Orland Park
Christ Lutheran Church: 14700 S. 94th Ave. — Thursday Lenten communion services with a theme of “Prayers of the Passion” will be at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 22, March 1, March 8, March 15 and March 22. A luncheon will be held after the 11 a.m. services. The 7 p.m. services will be held in Duehr Memorial Chapel. Information: 708-349-0431.
Park Forest
Hallelujah Temple: 1 Dogwood St. — A Black History Gala and Salute will feature a program about African American change agents past and present in various categories, including a local resident. The Feb. 16 event starts with a Soul Food Cafe at 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Information: 708-503-6536.
Tinley Park
St. George’s Church and School: 6700 W. 176th St. — Super Bingo will be March 11 in the school hall. Doors open at noon and games begin at 1:30 p.m. The event will include multiple pull tab game and raffles. $30 admission includes one “9-on,” dauber, dessert and raffle ticket. Information: 708-532-2626 or www.stgeorgeschool.org.
Zion Lutheran Church: 17100 S. 69th Ave. — A crime prevention program of strategies for personal safety will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 24. Topics include personal, home, automobile, travel and technology safety. Participants should be 17 years old or older. The cost is $15 and includes a handbook and refreshments. Register by Feb. 19 at 708-532-1600 or www.ziontinleypark.org.
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