After a 5 year COVID hiatus, we are pleased to announce the return of our popular monthly Friday Movie Nights. Once again co-hosted by Chris Day and John Eustice at the St. Viator Province Center in Arlington Heights, this is an opportunity for casual fellowship around a thought provoking movie, with a relaxed discussion of the film afterwards.
This is a low pressure way to either stay connected with your brothers from Illuman Illinois, or to introduce other men to us in a drop-in, no commitment environment. Our goal is to offer showings on or as close to the 1 st Friday of each month, subject to the calendar of our generous Viatorian hosts.
Doors open: 5:15pm, with pizza and soft drinks provided during fellowship time. (Please rsvp to cday12345@aol.com)
Movies start: 6:15pm with the goal of allowing discussion and personal reactions to the film afterwards while allowing the Viatorians to have their space back by 9:00pm
Address: Clerics of St. Viator Province Center, 1212 E. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights 60004
October 3: Simon Birch
An inspiring story of two boys growing up in a small town in the late 1950s. Each one is burdened with different challenges; one is disabled and disowned, but is convinced God has a big plan for his life, while the other is obsessed with finding his real father, whom her mother left when he was born. Based on the John Updike book “A Prayer for Owen Meany” Starring Naomi Judd, David Strathairn, Jan Hooks (SNL), Oliver Platt and narrated by Jim Carrey.
November 7: Hacksaw Ridge
The incredible true story of a young man who enlists to fight in WWII but refuses to utilize a weapon or kill enemy soldiers due to his faith. Nominated for 6 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Starring: Andrew Garfield (Spider-Man), Sam Worthington (Avatar, The Shack), Vince Vaughn and directed by Mel Gibson.
December 12: Cabrini
Created by Angel Studios (The Chosen), this is the true story of Mother Cabrini, who overcame incredible odds with frail health, resistance from the Church in Rome, the Mayor and Archbishop of NYC, and the medical establishment to create an “Empire of Hope”. Winner of the Epiphany Prize for Most Inspiring Movie at the 2025 Movieguide Awards, nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama at the 29th Satellite Awards. Starring: Cristiana Dell’Anna, John Lithgow, David Morse