Compiled
by Adam Dickerson
Workshops,
Events, Etc.
Vigils
for Life
• Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Andorra, will sponsor a Vigil
for Life with Eucharistic adoration from 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, through
8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. To sign up or for more information, call (215)
483-8204.
• Cardinal Justin Rigali will conduct the Helpers of God’s
Precious Infants vigil for life Saturday, Jan. 19. Following Mass at 7
a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Center City, the Cardinal and
other members of the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at a
nearby abortion center and then return to St. John’s Church for
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Retreat
The SS. Peter and Paul Group at Malvern Retreat House has openings for
its annual retreat on the third weekend of January each year. Individuals
or groups wishing to join the group should contact the Retreat House at
(610) 644-0400; Gerry McDevitt at (610) 664-5458, or Joe Palermo at (215)
699-6224.
Concert
The Church of St. Maria Goretti, Runnemede, N.J., will present its annual
Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 in the Church. A free-will
offering will be accepted and refreshments will follow the concert in
the church hall. For more information, contact Martha Bradley at (856)
435-3465.
Class Reunion
Our Lady of Calvary School will hold a general class reunion, beginning
with Mass at 5 p.m. 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,
email: 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.
Workshops
Immaculata University will hold January workshops that include such topics
as Self Defense in Modern Society, Information Research Methods, American
Philosophy I, Enjoyment of Music, World Cultures, Contemporary Issues
in Professional Writing, Interviewing Skills, and Self-Esteem and Achievement.
Cost: $380 for one credit, $170 for noncredit. For more information on
start dates and times, call the College of LifeLong Learning at (610)
647-4400, ext. 3241.
Senior Helpline
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging operates a telephone information
and referral service through its senior helpline. For information about
programs, services, and entitlements, or to schedule a training through
the Community Speakers Bureau, call (215) 765-9040.
Computer Classes
St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center will offer beginner computer classes
from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 22.
For more information, call (215) 426-9799.
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.
Wednesday evenings at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School, Philadelphia.
To be sure a given Wednesday evening is not a holiday, call (215) 331-3640.
Cancer Support
The Wellness Community of Philadelphia offers the following programs of
emotional support and education during January: Living Well with Advanced
Breast Cancer Networking Group; Breathing Clinic for People Affected by
Cancer; Lung Cancer Networking Group; Dream Work for People Affected by
Cancer; Colorectal Cancer Networking Group, and New to Cancer. For times,
dates and locations, call (215) 879-7733 or visit: twcp.org.
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