Lenten Opportunities Feb. 28: Tattoos on the Heart: Lessons from the Barrio, with Jesuit Father Greg Boyle at Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. Father Greg's talk will focus on youth and the violence and despair many live with daily. A must for parents , teachers and all concerned with the power of community. Call (650) 340-7474. Feb. 25/March 4, 11: A Lenten Series on Prayer and Meditation at St. Stephen Parish, 601 Eucalyptus Dr. by Stonestown, SF at 7 p.m. Presenter is Patrick O'Halloran, Ph.D., a licensed psychotherapist with degrees in theology. Call (415) 681-2444, ext. 27. March 3: A Journey to Africa , a slide and video presentation by Maryknoll Affiliate Marie Wren with a special session for children by Deacon Matt Dulka, featuring work by Maryknoll members in Kenya and Tanzania. Star of the Sea parish, 180 Harrison Ave., Sausalito, 2 - 4 p.m. Information on Maryknoll Affiliates and lay mission opportunities will be available. For information or to let them know you'll be there , call (415) 331-9139 or mwren48026@aol.com. March 4: Dead Man Walking - The Journey, an evening wilh Sisler Helen Prejean, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and author of the best selling book later portrayed on film and in music. Free admission. Donations will be accepted for the anti-death penalty campaign Moratorium. Autographed copies of the Pulitzer Prize nominated book will also be available. Notre Dame de Namur University Theatre , 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Call (650) 524-9811. March 6: Pergolesi's Slabat Mater and a cappella Passion Music at St. Dominic Church, 2390 Bush St. at Steiner, SF at 7:30 p.m. Features the voices and instruments of The Musicians of St. Dominic's under the direction of David Schofield. Tickets $8/$10. Call (415) 567-7824. March 22: An evening of Taize Prayer with Mercy Sister Suzanne toolan at Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr. just off El Camino Real, Burlingame at 7:30 p.m. Sister Suzanne, composer of hymns including I am the Bread of Life and music for the Mass prayed at Candlestick Park with Pope John Paul II in 1987, is a well known presenter of the sung Taize mode. Call (650) 347-7768. March 22-24: He has come to his people to set them free, a silent Palm Sunday weekend retreat for men and women with Father Thomas Madden at Vallombrosa Retreat Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. $160 single/$140 share d room. Begins with dinner Fri. at 6 p.m. and concludes afte r lunch on Sunday. Call (650) 3255614. March 23: Penance Service sponsored by Deanery One with Bishop John C. Weste r presiding, at St, Anne of the Sunset Church 850 Judah St. at Funston, SF beginning at 9:30 a.m. People from all deaneries are invited. March 24: Join the Militia Immaculata for prayer, a spiritual talk and potluck meal at 3 p.m. at Si. Finn Barr Church, 415 Edna St. at Hearst , SF. Everyone invited. Children welcome. Please bring dish if planning to stay for potluck. Call Madeleine at (650) 738-8616 or Nlellie@ignatius.com.
School of Pastoral Leadership For additional information , call Joni Gallagher at (415) 614-5564 or spl@att.net. Pre-registration is necessary for many programs. Visit the SPL Web site at www.splsf.org . San Mateo - Tuesdays March 5 - April 16, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Junipero Serra High School, 451 W. 20th Ave.: Catholic Moral Theology with USF professor Michael Torre; Introduction to the Study of World Religions with Father Francis Tiso; Continuation of Introduction to the Old Testament with Jesuit Father Donald Sharp; Continuation of Encountering the New Testament with Father David Pettingill. San Francisco - Wednesdays March 6 April 17, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Archbishop Riordan High School, 175 Phelan Dr.: Catholic Moral Theology with USF professor Michael Torre; Why Do We Believe That? An Introduction
Datebook to Apologetics with Mark Brumley, editor of Catholic Dossier; Introduction to Islam with Iftekhar Hai, director, United Muslims of America ; Jesus in the Gospel of John with Father Francis Tiso; Continuation of Introduction to the Old Testament with Jesuit Father Donald Sharp. Fridays March 8 - April 19, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Pastoral Center, One Peter Yorke Way, 1st Floor: Cpntinuation of the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament with Jesuit Father Donald Sharp. Marin - Thursdays March 7 - April 18, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Marin catholic High School, 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd at Bon Air, Kentfield: Expressions of Prayer in the East and the West Through the Centuries: Answering the Call of God Through the Purgation, the Illuminative, and the Unitive way with Father David Anderson , pastor, Eastern Catholic Mission of Ukiah.
family Life Feb. 23: Languages of Love, a day for married couples at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 38th Ave. and Lawton, SF. Contact Mary and Bob Hawkins at (415) 564-4838 or register at http://sanfrancisco.ca.wwme.org. Marc h 8 - 1 0 : Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: A Weekend of Discovery, a Lifetime of Love. For more information or to registe r, call Michele or George Otte at (888) 568-3018 or at the e-maii address above. Introductory instruction for married or engaged couples about Natural Family Planning, Billings Ovulation Method , is available by appointment fro m NFP consultant Gloria Gillogley. Call (650) 345-9076. Natural Family Planning classes on the Billings Ovulation Method of NFP are offered at St. Brendan Parish, Ulloa and Laguna Honda Blvd., SF. Call instructor, Jodi Mendieta , at (415) 285-3036.. Retrouvaille, a program for troubled marriages. The weekend and follow up sessions help couples heal and renew their families. Presenters are three couples and a Catholic priest. Call Peg or Ed Gleason at (415) 221-4269 or edgleason@webtv.net. The Adoption Network of Catholic Charities offers two free information meetings on adoption and toster care on the 2nd Tues. of each month in San Francisco and on 1st Mon. in-San Mateo at 7 p.m. Call (415) 406-2387 .
Consolation Ministry Groups meet at the follo wing parishes. Please call numbers shown for more information. Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame. Call Louise Nelson at (650) 343-8457 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Redwood City. Call (650) 366-3802. St. Andrew, Daly City. Call Eleanor and Nick Fesunoff at (650) 878-9743; Good Shepherd, Pacifica. Call Sister Carol Fleitz at (650) 355-2593; St. Robert, San Bruno. Call (650) 589-2800. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Belmont. Call Ann Ponty at (650) 598-0658 or Mary Wagner at (650) 591-3850. St. Isabella, San Rafael. Call Pat Sack at (415) 472-5732. Our Lady of Loretto, Novate Call Sister Jeanette at (415) 897-2171-St. Gabriel, SF. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882. St. Finn Barr, SF in English and Spanish. Call Carmen Solis at (415) 584-0823; St. Cecilia, SF. Call Peggy Abdo at (415) 564-7882. Epiphany, SF in Spanish. Call Kathryn Keenan at (415) 564-7882. Ministry for parents who have tost a child is available from Our Lady of Angels Parish, Burlingame. Call Ina Potter at (650) 347-6971 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579. Young
Widow/Widower group meets at St. Gregory, San Mateo. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882. Information about children 's and teen groups is available from Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882.
Food & Fun March 2: St. Robert's Women 's Guild announces its annual dinner dance at Burlingame's Marriott Hotel. Evening includes entertainment , live art auction, raffle. Benefits the children of St. Robert' s. For ticket information, call (650) 589-2800. March 2: Spring Event Dinner and Auction benefiting St. John Elementary School , SF at the Italian-American Social Club of SF beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $75per person$125 per couple. Call (415) 584-8383. March 2: Annual Crab Bash, sponsored by Serra Club of the Golden Gate , and benefiting the vocations mission of the group, at St. Anne of the Sunset Parish hall, 850 Judah St. at Funston, SF. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., dancing from 8 - 1 1 p.m. For ticket information, call Tom O'Donnell at (650) 349-2489. March 16: Italian Lunch with Bingo sponsored by Alberian #93 YLI, Corpus ChristiHall , Alemany Blvd. At Santa Rosa Ave., SF at noon. Donation $12 includes one Bingo card. Call Connie Pisciotla at (415) 334-6429 for tickets.
Returning Catholics Programs for Catholics interested in returning to the Church, have been established at the following parishes: St. Dominic, SF, Lee Gallery at (415) 221-1288 or Dominican Father Steve Maekawa at (415) 567-7824; Holy Name of Jesus , SF, Dennis Rivera at (415) 664-8590; St. Bartholomew, San Mateo, Dan Stensen at (650) 344-5665; St. Catherine of Siena, Burlingame, Silvia Chiesa at (650) 685-8336, Elaine Yastishock at (650) 344-6884; Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, Dorothy Heinrichs or Maria Cianci at (650) 347-7768; St. Dunstan, Millbrae, Dianne Johnston at (650) 697-0952; Our Lady of the Pillar, Half Moon Bay, Meghan at (650) 7264337; St. Peter, Pacifica, Shirley Bryant at (650) 355-5168; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel , Mill Valley, Rick Dullea or Diane Claire at (415) 388-4190.
Reunions St. John Ursuline High School, SF is looking for members of its class of '52 for an annual April Golden Diploma Mass and Brunch. Call Gayle Fitzpatrick Vannucci at (650) 692-4196. Mater Dolorosa Elementary School, South San Francisco is updating its alumni mailing lists. Call (650) 588-8175. St. Stephen Elementary School celebrates its 50th anniversary in the fall and alumni are being sought. Update your name, address , phone number and/or volunteer to help by calling Ann Nagel Tittiger at (650) 991-2519. March 16: First Annual Alumni Fundraiser of Our Lady of the Visitacion Elementary, SF. All alumni invited. Details at www.olvisitacion.com. Marc h 23: USF's Golden Alumni Reunion recognizing classes of '52, '47, '42, '37, '32 on the school's main campus from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call (415) 422-6431 or reunions@usfca.edu. March 23, 24: St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Class of '52 reunion. Contact Dick Wall at (415) 434-3323, owwm@pacbell.net or Jack Mona at jemona @aol.com April 5, 6, 2002: Class of '52, Notre Dame High School, San Francisco. If you have not been contacted , please call Patty Moran at (415) 861-2378.
April 6: Annual Alumnae Mass Notre Dame High School, SF. Begins with Mass at Mission Dolores Basilica at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at Spanish Cultural Center, 2850 Alemany Blvd., SF. Classes of '52 and 77 are honorees but all are invited. Call Joan Flade at (415) 893-9673 by March 6. April 20, 2002: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary, Redwood City is looking for members of the class 1952 to take part in a reunion. Contact Julia Tollafield at (650) 366-8817 or development@mountcarme l.org . May 4, 2002: 40th reunion of St. Cecilia Elementary School's class of '62. Committee is still looking for missing classmates. Call Nancy Dito at (415) 661-2937. Oct. 5: Presentation High School , Class of '52 reunion. Contact Dolores MacDonald Bagshaw at (916) 369-0235 or Lorraine Denegri D'Elia at (650) 992-2076. St. Peter 's Academy class of '65 is planning a reunion for 2002. Call Gloria Krzyzanowski at (650) 340-7469 or Linda Roberts at (650) 5493200. Class of '42, St. Cecilia Elementary, will celebrate 60 years in June '02. Class members should contact Norma Buchner at (650) 5834418. Holy Angels Class of 70 please contact Peggy McEneaney Hart at (650) 875-0793 or 877-8925. Class of '62 St. Thomas the Apostle will gather this summer. Contact Peggy Mahoney at (949) 673-5624 or pegwhit@dellepro.com. Class of '62, St. Anne of the Sunset, call Steve Geramoni at (650) 637-1055/spgeramoni@aol.com or Mary Maher Balestriere at (650 593-3508/frankbal@aol.com. Alums and family of alums of St. Isabella Elementary, San Rafael, are being sought. Call ext. (415)479-3727 , 145/alumni@marincounty.net to leave your name, address and phone.
Volunteer Opportunities San Francisco's St. Anthony Foundation needs volunteers as well as canned goods and other staples. Non-perishable foods may be taken to 121 Golden Gate Ave. M - F from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Volunteer candidates should call (415) 241-2600 or visit the web site at www.stanthonysf.org . Seeking enthusiastic men and women for the volunteer team at Mission Dolores Gift Shop. Welcome visitors from around the world, distribute brochures , accept donations and assist in gift shop sales. You'll also have a chance to practice additional languages you may speak. Call Theresa Mullen at (415) 6218203, ext. 30. SF's Laguna Honda Hospital is in need ot extraordinary ministers including Eucharistic ministers and readers as well as volunteers to visit with residents and help in the office and with events. Call Sister Miriam Walsh at (415) 6641580, ext. 2422.
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