Compiled by Adam Dickerson

Workshops, Events, Etc.

Spaghetti Dinner
The Father Judge Band Parents are sponsoring a spaghetti dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Adults: $7; Children under 10 years: $5. Advance orders for clam sauce: $8. Take-out is available. Call (215) 338-9494, ext. 1148 for more information.

Vigil for Life
Father John R. McFadden will conduct the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants vigil for life Saturday, March 14, at Presentation B.V.M. Church, Cheltenham. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 a.m. at a Tabor Road abortion site, followed by 8 a.m. Mass at Presentation.

Father Dennis M. Weber will conduct the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants vigil for life Saturday, March 17, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Center City. Following Mass at 7 a.m., the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at a nearby abortion site and return to St. John’s for benediction.

A vigil for life will also be held at 6:30 a.m. on March 24 at 8th and Cherry Streets, Center City, followed by 9 a.m. Mass at the Newman Center, 3720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

Student Leadership
Mount Saint Joseph Academy announces the selection of three students from the Class of 2009 for the Hugh O’Brian Leadership Program (HOBY). Christine McBride has been selected as ambassador, and Claire Geruson and Alexandra McDevitt have been selected as alternates.

Lenten Series
St. Monica Church, Berwyn, continues its Lenten Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in the auditorium. The topic is: Forgiveness at the foot of the cross. For more information, call (610) 644-0110 or visit www.saintmonicachurch.org.

King Tut Tour
Little Flower Alumnae Association will hold a trip to the Franklin Institute for the King Tut Tour on Sunday, March 18. The bus departs from Cottman Mall at 9:45 a.m. Cost: $100 per person includes bus, tour and brunch. For more information, contact AnnMarie (Brown) Hill at (215) 637-6625 or BEARHILL70@verizon.net.

Lenten Talk
Presentation B.V.M. Parish, Cheltenham, will hold a Lenten talk from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 16 in the parish hall. The topic: “Living a dynamic Eucharistic life.” For more information, call Fran Gillespie at (215) 379-1926.

Weekend Workshop
The Medical Mission Sisters hold their four-part weekend workshop series, “Living in a quantum universe: exploring a spirituality of our times,” beginning with a 7 p.m. reception on March 16 at the Sisters’ North American Headquarters, 8400 Pine Road, Fox Chase. Sessions continue on Saturday and Sunday. Cost: $50. For more information and to register, call (215) 742-6100, ext. 122.

Symposium for Women
St. Mary Medical Center will host a symposium on women’s health from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, March 17, in its outpatient building auditorium, 2nd Floor. Anita Brikman, Channel 6-ABC Action News health reporter, will be key note speaker. Cost: Free. To register, call Darlene Bing at (215) 710-2090.

Craft Show
Conwell-Egan Catholic Ladies’ Association will host its annual spring craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 18, at the high school. For more information, call (215) 547-1737.

Parish Retreat
Sacred Heart Church, Clifton Heights, will host a parish retreat from March 17 to March 20. The schedule of Mass times is: March 17: 5 p.m.; March 18: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; March 19: 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Mass for the elderly and sick); March 20: 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Day of Recollection
Daylesford Abbey Ladies Chapter will host a day of recollection that considers the lives and writings of Saints Teresa of Avila and Thérèse of Lisieux from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, March 26, at Daylesford Abbey. Offering: $15 for non-members, $5 for members and clergy. Registration and payment is due by March 19. For more information call Faith Hedin at (610) 993-8096.

Concert
The Archdiocesan Elementary Orchestra will perform at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 18, at West Catholic High School. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Theater
Mount Saint Joseph Academy’s Drama Club will perform Aristophanes’ satire, “Women in Congress,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, in the school auditorium. Cost: $5. For more information, call (215) 233-3177, ext. 380, or e-mail jkorey@msjacad.org.

Community Breakfast
The St. Pius X Home and School Association will host a breakfast to honor individuals who work with children and are “making a difference in our community,” from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 28. The event is free. R.S.V.P. by March 21 to Jen Tuberosa at jentuberosa@comcast.net or call (610) 449-1911.

Women’s Day
The Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great will hold a “women’s day” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 17, in the hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 833 N. Franklin St. The theme is “Women nurturing women — celebration of women’s spirit.” Cost: $30. For more information, contact Sister Elizabeth Bertoldi, O.S.B.M., at (215) 627-0143 or ukrevangel@catholic.org.

Spirituality Day
Immaculata University’s “Spirituality Under the Dome” series will hold its first spirituality day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17. The day will include prayer, speakers, and a play. Cost: $30 for the full day, including the play (must pre-register); $10 for adults and $5 for students to attend the play only (tickets available at the door). For more information, call (610) 647-4400.

St. Patrick Social
St. John the Baptist Parish, Manayunk, will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 17, in the social hall, Rector and Cresson Streets. Cost: $25 for single or $45 for couple. All are welcome. For more information, call (215) 482-4600.

Pisanki Demonstration
The Polish American Cultural Center will hold a pisanki (coloring Easter eggs) demonstration from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at the Polish Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street. Admission is free. For more information, call (215) 922-1700.

Musical
Monsignor Bonner High School presents its spring show, “Seussical,” at 7:30 p.m. on March 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 — and at 2 p.m. on March 18 and 25. Cost: $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door. Discounts available to groups of 10 or more. For more information, call (610) 259-0265.

Open House
Regina Coeli Academy will host an open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Call (215) 836-2208 for more information or to arrange a personal tour.

Workshop on Love
The Counseling Center of Holy Redeemer Health System will hold a workshop titled, “What’s Your Love Language?” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the center, 521 Moreland Rd., Huntingdon Valley. Cost: $20. To register, call 1-800-818-4747.

Basket Bingo
The Cardinal Krol Center will hold it s third annual Longaberger basket bingo from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18, in the Center’s recreation center (gym). Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, call Ginny Fisher at (610) 543-3380, ext. 565.

Mystery Play
The Franciscan Mystery Players present “Jesus the Healer — A Living Meditation on Healing” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Divine Mercy Parish, 6667 Chester Ave. For more information, call (215) 727-8300.

Veteran Outreach
A regional representative of the Governor’s Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, March 19, at P.A.C.’s, 257 Church St., Phoenixville. Assistance will be provided with disability claims, records and medals replacement, and job searches.

Art League Sale
The 9th annual Art League sale will be held from March 21 to March 25 at Spread Eagle Village, Wayne. Five percent of all sales will be donated to Baker Industries, a local non-profit work rehabilitation program. The Art League will match donations that come from the sales. For more information and hours call (610) 688-2539.

Ethnic Dance
The University of Pennsylvania presents the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, in the Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street. The dance troupe preserves the folk dances and traditional costumes of Hungary and Hungarian-inhabited areas. Cost: $44, $38 and $32. Discounts are available. For more information, call (215) 898-3900 or visit www.pennpresents.org.

Spring Concert
Gaudeamus, a Christian ensemble, will hold its annual spring concert series on the following dates: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at St. Monica Church, Berwyn; 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Norristown; 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Plymouth Meeting. For more information, visit www.letusrejoice.net.

Theology on Tap
The Manayunk Chapter of Theology on Tap invites young adults to hear guest speakers and converse at Kildare’s, 4417 Main Street, Manayunk. Speakers begin at 7:30 p.m. on March 15, 22 and 29. For more information, visit www.TOTmanayunk.com.

Goodwill Tour
A local Catholic mother who embarked on a 7,000-mile trip she calls the “Angels Along the Way Goodwill Tour” welcomes interviews and speaking engagements. For more information, contact her at yngsparro@aol.com or visit www.teamofangels.com.

Free Trees
Ten free trees will be given to each person who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation during March. To become a member, send a $10 contribution to “Ten Free Dogwood Trees,” National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, Neb., 68410, by March 31. Or, join online at www.arborday.org.

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