October 10, 2003

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Catholic San Francisco

Food & Fun Oct. 10, 11, 12: Fiesta commemorating the 227th anniversary of San Francisco’s Mission Dolores. Begins Fri. at 6 p.m. and continues Sat. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Silent auction, family-style spaghetti and chicken dinners, game booths, international food, and Mission Café Sports Bar in the school auditorium. Benefits Mission Dolores Elementary School. “It’s all for a great cause, so come out and join the fun,” the school said. Call (415) 621-8203.

Oct. 10, 11, 12: Star of the Sea’s Fall Festival 2003 featuring “dinners, entertainment, , kiddie carnival, raffles and bingo.” Fun for all ages. Fri. 7 – 11 p.m.; Sat. 1 – 11 p.m.; Sun. 1 – 9 p.m. Join the fun in the parish center, 345 8th Ave., SF. Oct. 11, 12: 84th Columbus Day Bazaar at Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School on Washington Square in San Francisco’s North Beach. Games, food, entertainment, puppet shows, salami toss, SF landmarks miniature golf, and more. Italian sodas, pizza, grilled sausages. Saturday is Family Dance Night with surfer classics by the Rip Tides. Fri. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Call (415) 421-0809.

Oct. 16: The St. Thomas More Society, an organization of Catholics serving in the legal profession, will gather for its annual Red Mass Oct. 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Washington Square in North Beach. Call Stacy Stecher at (415) 433-1400 for ticket information.

Oct. 16: The Cathedral Autumn Group travels to Napa. Men and women 55 years and older are welcome. Call Mercy Sister Esther McEgan at (415) 5672020, ext. 218. Dec. 18: Christmas Luncheon; Jan. 15: Helen Rosenthal speaks on From Jerusalem: For Peace #2;” Feb. 19: Docent Tour of Grace Cathedral; March 18: International Luncheon.

Oct. 17, 18, 19: St, Dunstan Parish Fall Festival, 1133 Broadway, Millbrae, with Friday evening Kick-off dance from 7 – 10 p.m. featuring music of Hightop Posse, $15. Enjoy bingo, casino night, silent auction, Roast Beef Dinner, rides, games, raffles. Starts Fri. at 5 p.m. and continues Sat. noon – 10 p.m. and Sun. noon – 8 p.m. Call (650) 697-4730.

Oct. 17, 18, 19: Let’s Play, St. Cecilia Parish Festival 2003 at the parish school, 660 Vicente St. between 17th and 18th Ave., SF. Fri. 6 – 10 p.m.; Sat noon – 5 p.m. and 7 – 10 p.m. with dinner from 5 – 7 p.m.; Sun. noon – 6 p.m. Games, crafts, raffle and silent auction.

Snack bar, too. Call (415) 664-8481.

Oct. 19: St. Thomas the Apostle continues celebrations of its 80 Years of Serving God and Community with a liturgy at 11 a.m. honoring those who entered the priesthood or religious life from the Richmond district parish. Couples married there will be honored Nov. 16th. The parish school, Religious Education program and Chinese School graduates will be remembered on Dec. 7. Parishioners and friends from then and now are invited. Call (415) 387-5545.

Oct. 19: Happy 50th birthday to auxiliary of Mt. St. Joseph – St. Elizabeth, SF. Big birthday party commemorates the occasion from 2 – 6 p.m.. Cocktails and bountiful hors d’oeuvres. $50 donation benefits the children and families of Mt. St. Joseph – St. Elizabeth. Call (415) 587-1439 or (415) 386-1135.

Oct. 23: Fall Fundraising Dinner benefiting La Madre de los Pobres Foundation, and honoring Salesian Father Larry Lorenzoni at Spanish Cultural Center, 2850 Alemany Blvd., SF, 6:30 p.m. Tickets at $75 “help support orphans around the world.” Call (925) 846-7031.

Oct. 25: Nightmare on St. Thomas More Way, annual Fall Festival benefiting St. Thomas More Elementary School at 50 Thomas More Way off Brotherhood Way, SF, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. “Booths, games, food and plenty of fun for the entire family.” Call Patricia at (650) 7569525 or Linda at (650) 755-1297.

Oct. 25: Pre-Halloween Zydeco Dance in the O’Reilly Center of St. Emydius Parish, 255 Jules Ave, at Ashton, SF, from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Music by Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. “Grub and Grog” available. Tickets $12 advance/$15 at door. Call (415) 333-0808.

October 10, 2003

Datebook The St. Thomas More Society, an organization of Catholics serving in the legal profession, will gather for its annual Red Mass Oct. 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Washington Square in North Beach. San Francisco Auxiliary Bishop John Wester will preside. Homilist is Jesuit Father Stephen Privett, president, University of San Francisco.

Retired Alameda County District Attorney, John J. Meehan (left), will be presented with the group’s St. Thomas More Award. Dinner follows at San Francisco Italian Athletic Club.

Tickets $75 per person. Call Stacy Stecher at (415) 433-1400 for reservations.

Oct. 25: Annual Halloween Luncheon Fundraiser of Dolores #7 Young Ladies Institute in St. Cecilia Parish lower church hall beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets $12.

Call Claire Kendall at (415) 751-5875. Oct: 20: Regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. with official visit from Grand President Barbara Lovio. Call Rose Marie at (415) 753-5680.

Oct. 25, 26: Holiday Craft Fair benefiting St. Gabriel Elementary School, 41st Ave. and Taraval, SF. Items include scarves, jewelry, soaps, tote bags, ornaments and candles. Sat. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 – 4 p.m. takes place in parish’s Bedford Hall. Call (415) 566-0314.

Nov. 1, 2: InStyle, 34th annual Fashion Show benefiting St. Ignatius College Preparatory School, SF, an event “that has raised millions of dollars for the SI scholarship fund,” the school said. “The paparazzi will be there and the runway filled with fashionable models.” Tickets to Saturday’s Evening Gala are $125. Sunday luncheon tickets are $75.

Sponsorship and other underwriting opportunities are still available. Call Jeannie Barulich at (650) 373-4140, or Theresa Moore at (415) 586-8051.

Nov. 15: Potluck dinner and presentation of Marin County Respect Life Program featuring Wesley J. Smith, internationally known author, attorney who advises The International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. “The event is designed to educate the community about the realities of the Culture of Death as it relates to end of life issues, care of the disabled, the assault on medical ethics and more,” said Vicki Evans, coordinator. Call (415) 945-0180. Takes place at St. Sebastian parish, 373 Bon Air Rd. at Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Greenbrae at 6 p.m.

Performance/Auditions Admission free unless otherwise noted.

Oct. 12: David Hatt, concert organist, composer, and assistant organist at SF’s St. Mary’s Cathedral “will present an exciting program of contemporary organ music,” at St. Sebastian Church, Bon Air Rd. at Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae at 4 p.m. Call (510) 233-5629.

Reunions Oct. 25: Class of ’78, Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame at Doubletree Hotel in B’game. Still looking for some classmates.

Contact Robin Rando Del Pape at (650) 759-5926, robindelpape@comcast.com; or Julie Britton Kanzaki at (650) 464-2354 or kanzakis@pacbell.net.

Vocations/Prayer Opportunities Oct. 11, 12: One Body and One Spirit, a Holy Spirit Conference at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF from 7:30 a.m. Sat. and 8 a.m.

Sun. Tickets $20 day/$30 weekend. “Experience the fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit calling, leading and inviting all,” the Charismatic Renewal Board said.

Call Ernie Von Emster at (650) 594-1131.

Oct 11: Dominican Sisters of San Rafael offer a day of reflection on St. Catherine of Siena, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at 1520 Grand Ave., San Rafael. Contact Sister Pat at (415) 257-4939 or pfarrellop@sanrafaelop.org.

Oct. 23, 30: Dominican Sisters of San Rafael offer Discernment Evenings from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in San Francisco. Contact Sister Pat at (415) 257-4939 or pfarrellop@sanrafaelop.org.

Oct. 13: Procession and Mass commemorating Feast of Our Lady of Fatima at St. Finn Barr Parish, 415 Edna St., SF at noon. Reception follows in parish hall now named for former pastor, Father Lawrence Goode. Call (415) 333-3627.

Oct. 18: Rosary Procession and Mass, 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, Junipero Serra Blvd. and Brotherhood Way, SF with Msgr. John Sweeny, founder of Santa Clara’s Our Lady of Peace Shrine.

Celebrates the conclusion of the Year of the Holy Rosary. Sponsored by the Legion of Mary at the invitation of St. Thomas More pastor, Father Labib Kopti. Call (650) 992-8049.

Oct. 19: National Catholic Daughters Sunday is commemorated at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1000 Cambridge St., Novato at 11 a.m. Mass. All are invited to pray with and learn more about the group.

Oct. 20: Special morning of reflection and conversation on the Earth Charter, 10 a.m. – noon, with Notre Dame Sisters Sharon Joyer and Pat Nagle, founders of Earth Home Ministries and pioneers and advocates in “getting people together to work the ground to create beautiful and productive community gardens.” The event is free. Box lunches are available for $10. Takes place at the Sisters’ Province Center, 1520 Ralston Ave., across from Ralston Hall on the college campus. Contact Shryl McCormick at (650) 593-2045, ext. 350 or mccormicks@SNDdeN.org. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur also offer Prayer: Creating a Life with God tomorrow and each 2nd Sat. of the month with Notre Dame Sister Michelle Henault.

Respect Life/ Family Life Oct. 11: Training session and information on Tell a Parent initiative for those gathering petition signatures related to the legislation. Takes place at

downstairs Serra Room of St. Cecilia Church following the Saturday vigil Mass at 6 p.m. Call Bea Smalley at (415) 221-5150.

Oct. 18: The Spirituality of the Gospel of Life with Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life. “Celebrate the sanctity of life united in prayer, meet people in the pro-life community and learn more about pro-life initiatives and activities.” Begins at 8 a.m. with light continental breakfast and ends with Mass at 5 p.m.

Takes place in Flanagan Center of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 39th Ave. and Lawton St., SF. Call Mary Peterson at (415) 614-5567. $15.

Retreats/Days of Recollection —— Vallombrosa Center —— 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. For fees, times and details about these and other offerings call (650) 325-5614. Presentation Sister Rosina Conrotto, Program Director.

Oct. 11: The Contemplative Way – Contemplation and Compassion exploring how contemplative prayer enables becoming more effectively human and more compassionate. Facilitated by Carol Fowler, a leader in centering prayer.

Oct. 11: Caring for Caregivers, a reflection on how caregivers can find a balance between their concern for others and their regard for themselves.

Facilitated by Carol Kaplan , a licensed child and family counselor.

Oct. 19: On Being Church – A Mystery of faith: Images in Song, and afternoon of music and inspiration with Bob Hurd, composer, musician, vocalist.

Taize Prayer Oct. 15 and subsequent 3rd Wed. at 7:30 p.m. with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in their Province Center Chapel, 1520 Ralston Ave., Belmont across from Ralston on the college campus. Call (650) 5932045, ext. 350 or www.SistersofNotreDameCa.org.

1st Fri. at 8 p.m. at Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame with Mercy Sister Suzanne Toolan.

Call (650) 340-7452; Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park at 7:30 p.m. Call Deacon Dominic Peloso at (650) 322-3013.

2nd Fri. at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 700 Oddstad Blvd., Pacifica. Call Deacon Peter Solan at (650) 359-6313.

2nd Fri. at 7:30 p.m., St. Dominic Church, 2390 Bush St., SF. Call Laura McClung at (415) 362-1075 3rd Fri. at 8 p.m. at Woodside Priory Chapel, 302 Portola Rd., Portola Valley. Call Dean Miller at (650) 631-2882 1st Sat. at 8:30 p.m. at SF Presidio Main Post Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop. Call Catherine Rondainaro at (415) 713-0225

Single, Divorced, Separated Sundays, Oct 12 – Nov. 23: Divorce Recovery Course, 7 p.m., O’Reilly Parish Center, 451 Eucalyptus, San Francisco. $45 fee includes materials. “Provides a chance to understand the emotional journey begun with the loss of a marriage,” said Separated and Divorced ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco sponsor of the sessions. Call Susan at (415) 752-1308 or Vonnie at (650) 873-4236.

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