Feast of St. Rutilius, martyr mentioned by Tertullian in his De Fuga in Persecutione.
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Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori
Feast of St. Alphonsus Marie Liguori, founder, Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists). Patron of Theologians.
St. Michael’s needs Volunteers Aug. 22-24
Volunteers needed for St. Michael’s in Old Town SausageFest Chicago Aug. 22-24. http://partyatstmikes2011.ivolunteer.com/sausagefest2014
Saturday – Restaurant review at The Fireside
August 2 Restaurant review at The Fireside Restaurant 5739 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, 773-878-5942 (American) Cocktails at 6:30, Dinner on the patio at 7:00 PM. RSVP to chicagocatholicsocial@outlook.com by noon on Saturday August 2.
Friday – Naperville Social at Potter’s Place
August 1 Chicago Catholic Social – Naperville Social at Potter’s Place 29 W. Jefferson, Naperville, 630- 355-9165, outside on the patio 6-9 PM.
Feast of St. Calimerius
Feast of St. Abdon
Feast of St. Olaf
Feast of St. Olaf, Norse pirate, King, martyr. Unified and Christianized Norway. Not popular during his lifetime, miracles were reported at his shrine. Patron of carvers; difficult marriage; kings; and Norway.
Feast of St. Alphonsa
Feast of St. Alphonsa, sister of the Poor Clares, the first person of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint. Patron against illness.
Feast of St. Pantaleon
Feast of St. Pantaleon, martyr. Patron of Physicians, midwives, livestock. He is invoked against headaches, consumption, locusts, witchcraft, accidents and loneliness.