Feast of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, Italian physician, working mother of four. Patron of mothers, physicians, & unborn children. Died 1962.
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Feast of St. Cadroe of Metz
Feast of St. Cadroe of Metz, 10th century Scottish monk & abbot. Abbott of St Felix’s Abbey, Metz, raised by his uncle St. Bean of Mortlach.
Feast of St. John Cantius
Feast of St. John Cantius, lecturer on Scriptures and popular preacher. Patron of Poland, Lithuania, University of Cracow. Died in 1473.
Feast of St. Giles
Feast of St. Giles, Abbot. Patron of breast cancer; breast-feeding; cancer patients; the disabled; mental illness; poor people & sterility.
Feast of St. Maurus
Feast of St. Maurus, Benedictine, first disciple of St. Benedict of Nursia. Patron of cripples; cobblers; coppersmiths; shoemakers.
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.