Religion Briefs For Jan. 13

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Updated: February 14, 2012 10:18AM

Hunger Walk: Plans are being formed for the 2012 South Suburban CROP Hunger Walk, scheduled for 1 p.m. April 22, beginning and ending this year at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood. In 2011, there were 28 participating congregations, organizations and businesses. The goal for the 2012 walk is to raise $27,000, one-fourth of which will be divided among seven local food-providing agencies. The remainder goes to help fight famine throughout the world. A rally in advance of the event will take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 5. Information: Lucy Kokal, (708) 799-7953 or www.southsuburbancropwalk.com.

New Service Times: Calvary Baptist Church, 801 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road, Glenwood, now holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., devotions at 10:45 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m. Sundays. A nursery is available for young children during church. Information: (708) 758-2300.

Parable Play: The “I Witness Players” of Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9435 S. 54th Ave., will present the play “Baggage Claim: A Modern Day Parable” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 5 p.m. Sunday. The evangelistic play tells of a family’s stay at a bed and breakfast that goes awry. Information: (708) 857-9800 or www.oaklawnbible.org.

Presentation: St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, will host a presentation on “The Discipleship of the Crucified Messiah in the Gospel of Mark” by the Rev. Felipe de Jesus Legarreta-Castillo on Sunday. An English program will take place at 9 a.m. and a Spanish program will follow the 12:15 p.m. Spanish Mass. Information: (815) 436-2651 or www.smip.org.

Dr. King Service: St. Mary Queen of Apostles Church, 207 W. 145th St., Riverdale, will hold a celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. during Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday. A reception will follow. The church also will have a healing service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 849-4901.

Dr. King Celebration: Hallelujah Temple, 1 Dogwood St., Park Forest, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at 11 a.m. Monday. Information: (708) 503-6536.

Arts Program: The Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, 13401 S. Wolf Road, offers “W.O.W. Arts for Kids” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting this Wednesday through March 14 for children in first to sixth grades. Program includes games, music, art projects and pizza supper, as well as events such as a bowling party and art show. Cost is $50 per child, $25 for additional children from the same family. Registration: Cindy Stocker, (708) 448-8142 or email cindypcop@comcast.net.

Sexuality: The Winter OWL program at the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, is a 12-week program on sexuality for seventh- to ninth-graders starting with a mandatory parents meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Meetings for students take place on subsequent Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. The program is designed to help students make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. A $50 fee covers class materials. Information: (773) 382-8695 or www.beverlyunitarian.org.

Women’s Luncheon: The Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church of Homewood, 17929 Gottschalk Ave., will hold a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Thursday with a presentation by Sylvia Tufts of Flossmoor on her travels to Egypt. Cost is $5, which includes soup and bread. Information: (708) 798-0490.

Shabbat Service: Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 S. Western Ave., Olympia Fields, will have a Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20. The High School Havurah students will present the program “An Homage to Levi Strauss and Other Jewish American Inventive Emigrants.” At the Shabbat Morning Service at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21, the fifth and sixth grade Junior Congregation will lead the service. Information: (708) 748-6010.

Lasagna Dinner: Tinley Park United Methodist Church, 6875 W. 173rd Place, will have a lasagna dinner fundraiser Jan. 21. Two seatings will be offered, at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children age 10 and younger. Information: (708) 532-2960 or www.tinleymethodist.org.

Appreciation Reception: First Presbyterian Church of Homewood, 17929 Gottschalk Ave., will hold a Recognition and Appreciation Reception Jan. 22 in honor of Johnnie Dorsey’s 20 years of service as custodian of the church. Information: (708) 798-0490.

Jewish Genealogy: The Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society meets at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at a member’s home to celebrate Chinese New Year and a program on the history of Jews in China. Cost is $2 for non-members. Reservations: email ijgs@comcast.net.

Spaghetti Dinner: The Women’s Guild of Our Lady of Loretto, 8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown, offers an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 22. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls and dessert. Cost is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6 to 10 and $2 for children age 5 and younger. Information: (708) 424-7471.

Stress Seminar: St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr Church, 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park, will hold a program on stress from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 24 presented by a chiropractor and clinical counselor. Information: (708) 342-2400.

Open House: St. Jude School, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox, will hold an open house for prospective students in preschool through eighth grade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 29. Private tours and shadow days also are available. Information: (815) 485-2549.

Sight Impaired: OASIS, Orland Area Sight Impaired Support, meets at 12:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Orland Park Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Drive. The group provides support and independent living workshops for people who are coping with visual impairment. Information: (708) 460-6573.

Volunteers Needed: The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers age 55 and older to provide assistance for a variety of local activities. Volunteers can deliver meals to a homebound senior, mentor a child, visit lonely seniors in nursing homes or help coordinate craft projects at a senior center. Catholic Charities will match a volunteer’s interests with available opportunities. Catholic Charities will provide supplementary insurance, mileage and meal reimbursement during volunteer service. Information: (815) 933-7791 Ext. 125.

Walkers: People can join the free walkers club at John’s Lutheran School’s gym, 4247 W. 183rd St., Country Club Hills. The gym is open to people interested in walking at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon Sundays. Information: (708) 798-4131.