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Updated: October 29, 2011 12:38AM

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Respect Life Mass: In the Diocese of Rockford, Catholics come together monthly for a time of prayer and the celebration of the Holy Mass offered for the protection of all life and for an end to abortion. The July 5 prayer and Mass will be held at St. Peter Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. The Rosary is recited at 6:40 p.m. followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Parish office, 630-232-0124.

Church Briefs

Marmion Monk Ordained: On June 4, Bishop Thomas Doran of the Diocese of Rockford ordained Brother Marcos Rivas OSB to the deaconate in the Marmion Abbey Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury in Aurora. He has completed three years of theological studies for the priesthood at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein. He will complete is final year of studies for the priesthood and be ordained in the spring of 2012.

Preschool

Together with Jesus: The parent and toddler program returns to Immanuel Lutheran School, 950 Hart Road, Batavia, in the fall. A parent and 2-year-old child participate in a variety of activities and gives parents an opportunity to network with other parents of toddlers. Openings in the toddler-parent and preschool programs are currently available. 630-406-0157. school@immanuelbatavia.org.

Vacation Bible School

Wonderful Water Nature Camp: Covenant of Grace Church and Union Congregational Church will hold a nature camp for kids 5 to 11 years of age from 9 a.m. to noon July 18 through 22 at Union Congregational Church, 405 W. State St., North Aurora. The kids will develop an awareness of God’s creation through the observation and study of nature. Cost is $10. Register at 630-906-9661.

Summer Sunday School

Let’s Get Cookin’: “Shake It Up” at Summer Sunday School at the United Methodist Church of Plano, 219 N. Hale St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. every summer Sunday through Aug. 14 as children learn to carry out God’s recipe. Note the time change. Church office, 630-552-3700 or Linda, 630-552-3828.

Mission News

A Course in Miracles: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday evening, Fox Valley Unity Church, 230 Webster St., Batavia, facilitates a discussion of “A Course in Miracles.” Each week a new topic is discussed. 630-879-1115 or www.foxvalleyunity.org.

Friday Noon Concerts: Free noontime concerts every Friday this summer, through Aug. 26, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Main Street and Fourth Ave., St. Charles. The performances coincide with the weekly Farmers’ Market on Fourth Avenue from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday from June 3 through the end of October. 630-584-6680. Donations accepted.

Hatha Yoga Class: Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva, is hosting a yoga class from 7 to 8 p.m. for 10 weeks starting June 20. Yoga instructor Amy Massat, 847-951-1239 or amy@dynamicact.com.

St. Peregrine Novena for Serious Illness: St. Joseph Parish is sponsoring the Novena to St. Peregrine for anyone suffering from cancer or any serious illness or you know someone who is, and you would like to pray for God’s healing. A Novena is a series of nine 30-minute prayer services, running Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through July 13. 630-844-3780.

Loving What Is: Unity of Fox Valley Church, 230 Webster St., Batavia, is offering a class based on the work of Byron Katie and facilitated by Marge Orchard, “Loving What Is,” is offered at either 11 a.m. to 1 p.m or 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through July 19.