Compiled
by Adam Dickerson
Spiritual
Retreat for Women
St. Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill, will sponsor a retreat for women, “Praying
with Women in Scripture,” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26,
in the school library. To attend, call the Parish Nurse Ministry at (610)
789-9914 or e-mail: dotsparish@stdots.org no later than April 21.
Songs of the Soul
The St. Francis de Sales Organ Restoration Society will hold a concert,
“Songs of the Soul,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in the church.
Suggested donation: $15; $10 for students and seniors. For ticket information,
call (215) 386-8533.
Vigils for Life
Father John R. McFadden will conduct the Helpers of God’s Precious
Infants vigil for life Saturday, April 26, at Presentation B.V.M. Church,
Cheltenham. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 a.m. at the Tabor Road abortion
site followed by Mass at 8 a.m. at Presentation. A vigil will also be
held at 6:30 a.m. April 26 at 8th and Cherry Streets in Center City, with
Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick Church.
Educational
Band Night
St. Aloysius Academy, Bryn Mawr, will present Band Night at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, at the Kimmel Center. For ticket information, call
(610) 525-6192.
Helping Caregivers
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services will sponsor a presentation, “Caring
for the Caregiver,” at 7 p.m. April 23 at St. Dorothy Church, Drexel
Hill. To attend, call the Parish Nurse Ministry at (610) 789-9914 or e-mail:
dotsparishnurse@stdots.org.
Health and Style Event
Holy Redeemer Hospital will hold a young women’s Health and Style
event from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Macy’s terrace
on the third floor at the Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem. Cost: $20. To register
or for more information, call (800) 818-4747 or visit: www.holyredeemer.com.
Scholarships
The Pennsylvania Association of Mortgage Brokers will award five qualified
local students the PAMB Scholarship Award. The award recognizes outstanding
students throughout Pennsylvania who have demonstrated a commitment to
learning, achievement and community service. The deadline to submit applications
is April 30. For more information or a scholarship application, visit:
www.pamb.org or call PAMB at (888) 311-PAMB.
Social
LaSalle H.S. Reunion
LaSalle College High School, Wyndmoor, will hold reunions for the classes
of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 1998 on Saturday, April
19, on its campus. The 50-year reunion for the Class of 1958 will be held
June 6-7. For additional information, contact the Office for Institutional
Advancement at (215) 233-2350 or visit: www.lschs.org.
Food Tasting
The Erivan K. Haub School of Business at St. Joseph’s University
will host “A Taste of Hawk Hill” from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 19, in the Memorial Fieldhouse on the university’s
main campus. Donation: $35 per person. For more information, contact Kathy
Kennedy at (610) 660-3152 or e-mail: kkennedy@sju.edu.
Tournament
The Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph Parish, Collingdale, will hold a
Texas-Hold-’Em tournament at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the parish
hall. Initial buy-in is $75. For reservations or more information, call
Bob Pennock at (610) 716-3945 or Joe Durney at (215) 380-9831.
Flea Market
The Women’s Guild of St. Paul Parish, East Norriton, is sponsoring
a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Vendors are welcome.
For more information, call Denise at (610) 825-7569.
Comedy Night
The Cardinal Dougherty High School athletic department will host a “Joe
Conklin Comedy Night” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 26,
in the school cafeteria. Cost: $35 for advance tickets; $40 at the door.
Must be over 21 to attend. For tickets, call (215) 276-2300 or (215) 548-4656.
Reunions
• Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media, will hold an all-class reunion
at 6 p.m. on April 26. Cost: $40 per person. To make a reservation or
to register with the Alumni Association, call (610) 565-6563.
• The St. Matthew High School class of 1948 will hold a 60th class
reunion following Mass at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 27, at St. Matthew
Church, Conshohocken. A luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. at the Plymouth
Country Club.
Shopping Fling
Mount St. Joseph Academy will hold a Spring shopping fling from noon to
4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the academy. Cost: Adults, $15 in advance,
$20 at the door; students, $8.50. For more information, call (215) 233-317,
ext. 334.
Casino Trip
The Holy Family University Parents and Friends Association will sponsor
a casino trip to the Hilton Casino on Sunday, April 27. Cost: $29. Buses
leave the university at 1:30 p.m. and leave from Atlantic City at 9 p.m.
For more information, call George Della Pia at (215) 637-5231.
Anniversary Celebration
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School will continue celebrating its 50th anniversary
with a wine and cheese “Girls Get Together” for alumnae of
Bishop Conwell, Bishop Egan and Conwell-Egan Catholic High School from
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Tickets: $20 each or three for $45.
Must be 21. For tickets, call (215) 945-6200, ext. 214.
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