Compiled by
Joe Novetsky


Largest Enrollment
Holy Family University boasts an estimated 3,500 total student enrollment, its largest ever. Some 170 students will live in residence housing on and near campus. New students will be welcomed at a picnic Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 11:30 a.m. at Tamanend Park in Southampton. Students will perform community service activities then enjoy a picnic and games. The fall semester starts the following day.

Art Classes
Catholic Social Services will sponsor art classes for adults (55 and over) at Archbishop Wood High School beginning Thursday, Sept. 7 from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. Classes will run for 10 weeks. Information: 215-957-6699.

Choir in Concert
The Valley Forge Men and Boys Choir will present a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at St. John the Baptist Church in Manayunk. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the parish organ. A reception will follow in the social hall. Information: 215-482-4600.

Thrift Shop

Special sales will mark the opening of the Medical Mission Sisters Thrift Shop at 8400 Pine Road in Fox Chase, Wednesday, Sept. 6. Located on the grounds of the congregation’s North American Headquarters, the shop features a wide variety of donated merchandise, from clothing and jewelry to books and household items. The shop will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 215-745-7930.

Golf Tourney
The fifth annual Aid for Friends golf tournament will be held Monday, Sept. 25 at North Hills Country Club in Oreland. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Information: 215-464-2224.

Flea Market
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Norristown, Saturday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spiritual Meaning
The St. John Neumann Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will hold an “Information Night” Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Convent in Aston. Men and women of all ages and walks of life are welcome. Information: 610-497-4763.

Meaning of Dreams
The Counseling Center of Holy Redeemer Health System will sponsor a series of Thursday night discussions on the “Meaning of Your Dreams.” The first session will be held Sept. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Center, 521 Moredon Road in Huntingdon Valley. Information: 215-938-1130.

Wound Center
Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center in Meadowbrook recently announced the opening of its new Wound Care Center. The outpatient facility offers specialized diagnostic and treatment services for adults with chronic or non-life-threatening acute wounds. The Center at 1650 Huntingdon Pike is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Information: 215-938-3170.

Class Reunions
Class of 1996, John W. Hallahan High School, Saturday, Sept. 16. Information: 215-432-4986. ... Class of 1956, Notre Dame High School, Moylan, Saturday, Oct. 14. Information: 610-649-2147.

Novena of Prayer
Corpus Christi Parish in Upper Gwynedd will conduct a nine week novena of prayer for healing Wednesdays starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 in the parish chapel. Information: 215-855-1311.

Vigils for Life
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants will conduct vigils for life at two area parishes. A vigil will be held Saturday, Sept. 2 at Christ the King Church. Following Mass at 7 a.m., the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at a nearby abortion center. A vigil will also be held at 8 a.m, Sept. 2. at St. Agnes Church, West Chester. Following Mass, the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at a nearby abortion site.

 

 


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