Compiled by Adam Dickerson

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Spiritual

Vigil for Life
Father John R. McFadden will conduct the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Vigil for Life Saturday, May 17. Following Mass at 7 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Center City, the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at a nearby abortion center and return to St. John for Benediction.

Rosary-Making Session
Corpus Christi Parish, Lansdale, will sponsor a rosary-making session at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 in the Religious Education Room of the church. Cost: $7 for supplies. To register, contact Jane Evans at (215) 368-8006 or mrsjaneevans@verizon.net.

Educational

“Heads Up”
The Philadelphia Police Narcotic Bureau will present a real look at teen drug and alcohol use at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at Penn Crisp Gym, 9151 Academy Road. It is sponsored by State Rep. Dennis O’Brien and the Archdiocesan Parish Nurse Program, and all are invited to attend. For more information, call Teresa McCausland, R.N., parish nurse facilitator at (215) 624-1639.

Concert
The Audubon Symphony Orchestra will perform its Spring concert, “War and Peace,” at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at St. Patrick Church, Norristown. For more information contact, Emil Ginny Chiodo at GinnyD98@comcast.net.

“Godspell”
The middle school students of St. Agnes-Sacred Heart School, Hilltown, will present “Godspell” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17; 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, and 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 19. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call (215) 822-9174.

Computer Classes
St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center will offer beginner computer classes from 10:30 a.m. until noon, Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning May 20. Space is limited. For more information, call (215) 426-9799.

Basketball Camp
The Bishop McDevitt High School Basketball Camp for Boys, ages seven to 14, will be held June 16 to June 20 and June 30 to July 3 in the gymnasium. For more information, or to print an application, visit www.mcdevitths.org.

Social

Bistro Fundraiser
St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, will host Bede’s Bistro Bonanza at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9. Proceeds from this event benefit St. Bede the Venerable School’s computers and technology. Cost: $40. For more information, contact Bette Barlow at (215) 322-2518 or eeyore@58@comcast.net.

Silent Auction
Rosefest, a silent auction, will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at St. Rose of Lima Parish, Overbrook. Donation: $10. All proceeds benefit the parish and school. For more information, call the rectory at (215) 877-2991.

Mother’s Day Breakfast
St. Josaphat Parish Holy Name Society will sponsor a Mother’s Day breakfast after Mass at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 11. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children ages five to 12, and free for children under 5. To purchase tickets, call John Logan at (215) 906-2845 or Fran Saccone at (215) 483-0708.

Flea Market
The Little Flower Home and School Association will sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at Campbell Square, Belgrade Street and Allegheny Avenue. The rain date is May 18. Cost: $15 per table. To reserve a spot or for more information, call Jennifer Ladd at (267) 861-4139 or Donna Davis at (215) 543-9191.

Fun Walk and 5K Run
The “Amy’s Fund” Fun Walk and 5K Run will begin with a run start time at 8:15 a.m. and a walk start time at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 18 at Holy Family University. The event benefits cervical cancer treatment, screenings and education provided at Holy Redeemer through the Charles A. and Betty Bott Cancer Center. For more information, call (215) 632-1663, Email amys_fund@yahoo.com or visit www.amysfund.com.

Golf Outings
• Immaculata University will host its 11th annual Immaculata Women’s Golf Open beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 12 at the Hershey’s Mill Golf Club, West Chester. In addition to golf, events for fitness, beauty and wellness will be offered from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. One does not need to participate in the golf open to enjoy the other activities. Cost: $175 for 18-holes of golf, $150 for 9-holes of golf; $100 pass for all non-golf events. For more information, contact (610) 647-4400, ext. 3122 or ppanarella@immaculata.edu.

Reunions
• West Philadelphia Catholic Boys High School Class of 1958 will celebrate its 50th reunion on the weekend of May 16-18 at the Ramada Airport Inn, Essington, Pa. For more information, call Frank Adolf at (610) 344-0716 or visit www.goldenburrs-1958.com.

• St. Hubert High School Class of 1958 will hold its 50th reunion at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Marsico’s Restaurant, Northeast Philadelphia. Class members are being sought. Contact Linda Hockl Ireland at lindaire11914@yahoo.com or Marylou Carr Hoffman at (215) 672-8438.

 

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