Compiled by Adam Dickerson


Workshops, Events, Etc.

Concerts
• St. Monica Parish, Berwyn, will host Gaudeamus, a group of professional musicians from local churches, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6. A freewill offering will be taken for local charitable organizations. For more information, call (610) 291-4255.

• Sacred Heart Oratory, Wilmington, Del., will hold its Epiphany Concert at 3 p.m. Jan. 6. Cost: $10. For more information, call Sister Mary Daniel at (302) 428-3658.

Mass for Healing
Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, will celebrate a First Friday Mass for Healing at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 4. The rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Vigils for Life
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants will conduct a vigil Friday, Jan. 11. Following 9 a.m. Mass at St. John Chrysostom Church, Wallingford, the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at the Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Father Raymond E. Emmons will conduct a vigil following Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Newman Center, 3720 Chestnut Street. The group will then pray the rosary at a nearby abortion site.

Pilgrim Statue
The Scourged Christ Pilgrim statue will be on view from Jan. 5 to Feb. 2 at St. Gabriel Parish, Norwood. For more information, call (610) 532-5057 or visit www.passionofjesus.com.

First Saturday Devotion
The Queen of Peace Chapter of the Blue Army will have a First Saturday devotion from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at St. William Church. Devotions include the rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, the sacrament of reconciliation and Mass at 8 p.m.

Prayer Group
The Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet to pray the rosary and attend Mass at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 5 at Holy Savior Church, Norristown. No meeting will follow the 9 a.m. Mass.

Information Session
The Professional Development department at Manor College in Jenkintown, will host a free information session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, for individuals wishing to learn more about the department’s workshops and noncredit courses. To register, call (215) 884-2218.

Three Kings Party

The Daughters of St. Paul will celebrate a Three Kings Party for children from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Pauline Books & Media, 9171 Roosevelt Blvd. The event includes a coloring contest, balloons, a book signing and storytelling by the author of “Joseph of Germany — the Life of Pope Benedict XVI for Children.” For more information, call (215) 676-9494.

Senior’s Day
The Daughters of St. Paul will hold a Senior’s Day from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. Father Edward Bradley, S.J., will discuss the Holy Spirit. The event will take place at Pauline Books & Media, 9171 Roosevelt Blvd. For more information, call (215) 676-9494.

Returning Catholics
St. John Bosco Parish in Hatboro will conduct an ongoing series, “Catholics Returning Home,” at 7 p.m. on six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Jan. 7, in the school. The sessions are for non-practicing Catholics seeking answers to return to the Catholic Church. For more information, call the rectory at (215) 672-7280.

Class Reunion
Our Lady of Calvary School will hold a general class reunion, beginning with Mass at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12. The reunion will follow at 6 p.m. in the gym. Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information, e-mail: OLCGeneralReunion@yahoo.com.

Communion Breakfast
Bishop Shanahan High School will hold a 50th anniversary Alumni Family Communion Breakfast, beginning with Mass at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, at the high school. Cost: $20 for persons age 10 and over; $10 for children under 10. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Eileen Cornell at (610) 343-6219 or e-mail: ecornell@shanahan.org.

Oldies Night
The Father Joseph P. Keeney Council of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor an Oldies Night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Horsham V.F.W. Cost: $35. For more information, call Ron Dickerson at (215) 674-4494.

Open House
St. Vincent College, Latrobe, will hold a Get Acquainted Day open house for prospective students beginning at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. To register and for more information, call (800) 782-5549, e-mail: admissions@stvincent.edu or register at: www.stvincent.edu.


Courage
Courage is a support group helping Catholic men and women with same-sex attraction to live chastely and to deepen and broaden their Catholic faith. In confidential group meetings, one can find friendship, spiritual guidance and support. For more information, call the confidential hotline at (215) 587-4505 or visit: www.couragerc.net.

Ex-Inmate Support

Adeodatus, a spiritual support group for ex-inmates, meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School, Philadelphia. To be sure a given Wednesday evening is not a holiday, call (215) 331-3640.

Caribbean Cruise

The Ryan H.S. Alumni Association is going on a cruise from Oct. 23 through Oct. 28, 2008. Depart from Port Liberty, N.J., for Bermuda, then make four stops in the Caribbean before returning to Port Liberty. Starts at $997. Contact Terry at Just Cruises Plus at (215) 364-3310.

 

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