Compiled
by Adam Dickerson
Workshops,
Events, Etc.
Night
at the Races
• St. Basil Academy Parents’ Club presents a Night at the
Races/Monte Carlo Night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. For tickets or more
information, call (215) 663-8062.
• Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park, presents its annual Night
at the races at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 in the school cafeteria. Cost:
$25. Horses must be purchased by Jan. 30. Cost of $25 admission at door
does not include a horse. Must be 21 to attend. For more information,
call Lynn at (610) 543-0484, Elisa at (610) 544-6059, or Debbie at (610)
543-1141.
Vigils for Life
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants will conduct a vigil Saturday,
Feb. 2, at Christ the King Church. Following the 7 a.m. Mass, the clergy
and congregation will pray the rosary at a nearby abortion center. A vigil
will also be held at 8 a.m. Feb. 2 at St. Agnes Church, West Chester.
Following the Mass, the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at
a nearby abortion site.
Anniversary Celebration
Queen of the Universe School, Levittown, will celebrate its 50th anniversary
with Mass at noon, Jan. 27. An open house will follow. All former students
and faculty are invited.
Triduum
St. John Bosco Church, Hatboro, will hold a Triduum for St. John Bosco’s
feast day, beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 29. Evening prayer with Benediction
will be celebrated Jan. 29 and 30. A solemn Mass will be celebrated at
7 p.m. Jan. 31. For more information, call (215) 672-7280.
Fundraiser
The 35th Police District will hold a beef-and-beer benefit at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Jan. 26 at the National Guard Armory, Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Proceeds will go to the late Officer Chuck Cassidy’s family. For
tickets, call P/O Barbara Blackford at (267) 736-1748.
Parish Celebration
Our Lady of Calvary Parish continues to celebrate 50 years of parish life
with a Mass honoring its founding pastor, Msgr. George Wierzalis, at 7
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31. A social will follow in the gym. All former and
present members of the parish community are invited to attend.
Winter Retreat for Women
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center will hold a mid-winter retreat
for women Saturday, Feb. 9, thru Sunday, Feb. 10 at the center. The theme
is “Earth Songs: Praying with Nature.” Cost: $65. A deposit
of $25 is due by Jan. 31. For more information or to register, call (215)
335-7541.
Open House
• St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Morrisville, will host
an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. To experience
pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms and teachers firsthand, mini-sessions
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. To register for either, call
(215) 295-0629.
• Regina Coeli Academy, Wyndmoor, will host an open house for interested
families (from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 27. Please R.S.V.P. to Christine Beisel at (215) 836-2208.
Music at Monica’s
Music at Monica’s will present a concert of spirituals and Gospel
music by the Bright Hope Baptist Church Celestial Choir at 7 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 27 at the Church of St. Monica, Berwyn. A free-will offering will
benefit the outreach ministries of St. Monica Parish. For more information,
call (610) 644-0110, ext. 118.
Dinner and Talk
The Regina Academies are hosting a Mass, dinner and talk by Father Benedict
Groeschel on Saturday, Jan. 26 at St. John Baptist Vianney Parish, Gladwyne.
Mass begins at 5 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. to (610) 649-1730.
Washington, D.C., Trip
St. John the Baptist Parish, Manayunk, will sponsor a trip to Washington,
D.C., from April 4 to April 6. Cost: $325 per person, twin. For more information,
call Pat Reilly by Feb. 1 at (215) 482-5416.
Reunion Plans Underway
St. Maria Goretti High School is planning a 50th reunion for the class
of 1958 and needs to update its mailing list. If you would like to receive
information on the reunion and other related events, send contact information,
including maiden name, to diadem58@yahoo.com or call Kathleen Griffith
Biondo at
(856) 415-1901.
Novena of Masses
The Oblates of Providence and members of the Mother Mary Lange Guild invite
you to make your intentions known as they celebrate a novena of Masses
in preparation for celebrating the 126th anniversary of the death of Mother
Mary Lange, from Jan. 25th through Feb. 2. All are invited to a Mass of
Thanksgiving celebrated by Cardinal William Keeler at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 at
Mt. Providence Convent, 701 Gun Rd., Baltimore, Md., 21227.
Concert
Archmere Academy High School will host the Big Easy Dixieland Band at
7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. The concert will be followed by a free dessert
buffet in the McLaughlin-Mullen Student Life Center on campus. For more
information, contact Lisa Ferraro at lferraro@archmereacademy.com or (302)
798-6632, ext. 747.
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