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• The Nicene Creed, dating back to the Fourth Century, exists at the heart of the Catholic church and is recited at celebration of Mass. Come explore, interact with, and pray this outline of beliefs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the Ministry Center of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Advance reservations are preferred for this discussion sponsored by St. Thomas’ adult faith formation office. For further information, contact Chari Rosales at (630) 355-8980, ext. 138.

• The 15th annual Women’s retreat of Oak Brook Community Church will be Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5, at Illinois State Beach Convention Center, 1 Lake Front Drive, Zion. Arrival is at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and departure is at noon Oct. 5. For further information, contact Becky Gumber at (630) 986-0310.

• A Lehavree prayer service will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in the chapel of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. For further information, contact Jan Olah at (630) 355-8980, Ext. 124.

• Al Gustafson, founder and past president of the Career Transition Center of Chicago, will discuss “Unemployment: It’s About More Than Finding Your Next Job” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Lighthouse room of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. For further information, call (630) 355-8980.