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Page Eight Divine Mercy Sunday March 30, 2008The Sisters of ProvidenceThe Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods,Ind., will host a "Come and See" Retreat Weekend April11-13 for Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 42who are exploring the possibility of religious community.The theme for this year's retreat is "Hearing the Call ofJesus." The program begins on Friday, April 11, withregistration and a welcome gathering. Saturday's schedulefeatures time for prayer, information about the SaintMary-of-the-Woods College ministry, Eucharistic Liturgy,noon meal, a visit to St. Ann Parish ministry, informationabout prison ministry and a picnic dinner with agroup of women who are in Initial Formation. The weekendconcludes Sunday with a visit to the Sisters of ProvidenceBlessed Sacrament Chapel, small group sharing,Eucharistic Liturgy, noon meal and evaluations.There is no fee for the retreat. For more information,contact Sister Jenny Howard, vocation director, at 812-535-2897 or at jhoward@spsmw.org.The Fenwick High School Mothers' Clubinvites you to enjoy our "Pretty inPink" Fashion Show on Thursday, April17th. The Annual Spring Luncheon andFashion Show will be held at Drury Lanein Oakbrook Terrace. Boutique shoppingwill begin at 10:30 am followed bylunch and the fashion show at 11:30 am. Therewill be an assortment of prizes, including a rafflefor a diamond necklace valued at over $5,000 designedby Alan Rocca. Admission to the event is$55. Tickets are available by contacting Kim Trucco708-366-3809 or Carolyn Ryan 630-325-3911.Local Hospital EarnsNational RecognitionOur Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center (OLR),5645 W. Addison , is among the nation’s top five percentof hospitals with the highest survival and lowest complicationrates, according to HealthGrades ® , an independenthealth care ratings company. The hospital ranks amongthe top five percent in the nation for overall clinical excellence.As a result, OLR received the HealthGrades2008 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence.The hospital also received five-star ratings, thehighest level, in eight clinical departments, and receivedSpecialty Excellence Awards for critical care, coronaryinterventional procedures and stroke care, which ranksOLR among the top 10 percent of U.S. hospitals in theseareas. For more information, visit olr.reshealth.org.MAN OF LA MANCHAThe Saint Patrick High School TheatreDepartment presents MAN OF MANCHA.Performances of MAN OF LA MANCHAare scheduled for 7:30pm on April 11, 12, 18 & 19and 2:00 pm on Sundays, April 13 & 20. Tickets for allshows are prices at $7.00 for students and $10.00 foradults and can be purchased by phoning 773.286.8470 or77.828.8844 ext. 277 or stpatrick.org/performingarts/tickets.htmREUNIONSaint Patrick High School announces it will be hostingreunions for the Classes of 1988 and 1993 on Fridya,April 4, 2008. Reunions are held at the school. If youhave any questions, please contact Dan Cheeseman at773.282.8844 ext. 230 or email him at dcheeseman@stpatrick.org“AN AFTERNOON TEA”SUNDAY, April 13, 2008Door Open 1:00 pm * Tea Time 2:00 pmSponsored by St. Constance Woman’s ClubBorowczyk Hall * 5864 W. Ainslie Street * ChicagoAdvance Reservations OnlyWith payment of $9.00 by April 7Tables will seat 8 * Live music * RaffleReservation info—call Geri 773-775-7437National Health Care Decision DayWednesday, April 16 at 7:00PM—Makingheath care decisions is difficult in mostcircumstances and the fact that only 25%of Americans have advanced directivesindicates that most of us are not prepared. A noted chaplainthat specializes in end of life issues and an Elder lawattorney will provide insight and much needed informationto assist you in making future health care decisions.Please RSVP (773) 328-5500 St. Joseph Village, 4021W. Belmont, Chicago.