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Spirituality
October 6 – 19, 2012
St. Steven’s celebrates 25 years Homecoming dance, casino night to benefit church In celebration of its 25th anniversary, St. Steven’s Catholic Church hosts a concert series beginning Fri., Oct. 5 with bluegrass music performed by Copper River Band. Chandler Children’s Choir performs Fri., Nov. 9, and Tetra String Quartet highlights the Fri., Dec. 7 performance. The St. Steven’s choir’s Christmas concert is Thu., Dec. 20. All shows are $10 per person, and tickets can be purchased online or in the church office. For more information, call 480-8959266, or visit www.StStevensaz.org.
Homecoming dance
Enjoy dinner and dancing as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of St. Steven’s Catholic Church. The “Homecoming” dance is from 5 to 9 p.m. Fri., Oct. 26. The band “Come Back Buddy” provides the music. A spaghetti dinner prepared by the Knights of Columbus will be served and a host bar will be available. Organizers are also putting together a slide show with prom
pictures of parish members. Pictures will be scanned at the church and returned. Tickets for the dinner and dance are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance. Proceeds go toward the church’s statue project. For more information, call 480-895-9266, ext. 107.
Casino night
Enjoy games, gambling, food and drinks at the second annual Casino Party Night in St. Steven’s Catholic Church’s Great Hall. The party, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #9678, is 5 to 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 16. Casino games include blackjack, roulette and craps. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes an all-youcan-eat gourmet hot dog meal and $200 worth of casino chips. There will also be a cash bar. Proceeds go toward a St. Steven’s statue for the church grounds. To purchase tickets, call Dennis at 480-802-0775 or Al at 480-895-3955. St. Steven’s Catholic Church is at 24827 S. Dobson Rd. in Sun Lakes.
Temple gets piece of Torah history
The community is invited to honor a part of history at a rededication ceremony for a Torah that survived the Holocaust. The ceremony, held during Temple Havurat Emet’s regular service, is at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 5 at the Lecky Center of the Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. The Torah’s history dates back to 1650 in Czechoslovakia and is on long-term loan from the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London. The Torah “is a powerful symbol of the determination of so many who risked their lives and those who gave their lives so that a culture and religion could survive.” Info: visit www.templehavuratemet.org.
Temple Emanuel celebrates holidays Wrap up the High Holiday season, a time of “prayer, self-reflection and repentance,” with services at Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Rd. The holiday season concludes with Yizkor at 9:30 a.m. Sat., Oct. 6; Sukkot at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6; and Simchat Torah at 6 p.m. Sun., Oct. 7. Temple Emanuel serves Reform Jewish families. To purchase tickets, call 480-838-1414 or visit www.emanueloftempe.org.
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SLJC to hold services, sisterhood events Sisterhood plans meetings, donations Donate to those in need and hear informative guest speakers as part of Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood’s upcoming programs. On Thu., Oct. 18, Nancy Brandon of Scottsdale Healthcare talks about improving brain function and keeping a sharp memory. On Thu., Nov. 15, Sue Ellen Allen of Gina’s Team speaks about how women leaving the prison system transition to life outside prison. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. in the Chapel House at 9240 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. The Sisterhood is also accepting donations for their “Toys From the Heart” program, which provides underprivileged children with gifts for the holidays. To donate, send a check made out to SLJC Sisterhood to 3495 E. County Down Dr., Chandler, AZ 85249. In addition, the Sisterhood seeks donations for baskets and auction items for their Card Party in February. Proceeds from the auction go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and proceeds from the basket raffles go to local charities. To learn more, contact Carol at 480-895-3168 or Geri at 480-305-0123.