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On Wednesday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. the Rev. Linda Rainy, Presbyterian Chaplain of Old Dominion University, will speak at Church of the Holy Apostles, Virginia Beach. Her topic will be “The Importance of Ecumenism” as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Jubilee House retreats

“Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton” is a new group which will meet the fourth Monday at Jubilee House Retreat Center in Abingdon from 7 to 9 p.m.

A retreat on the Gospel of Matthew will be held on Jan. 24 from 4 to 9 p.m. Father David Valtierra will be the facilitator. The suggested donation is $20.

A Leap Year Weekend Retreat will be held Feb. 29 to March 2. It will be facilitated by Annette Dukes and will focus on the spring time growth and renewal in the Lenten season of fasting and feasting. The suggested donation is $110 with lodging and $55 for commuters.

For more information and to register, call 276–619–0919 or email info@jubileeretreat.com.

Young artists recital

The Saint Thomas Aquinas Concert Series of Saint Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotttesville will hold a Young Artists Recital on Friday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at the church, 401 Alderman Rd.

The recital will feature many local young artists performing classical music for organ, piano, voice, clarinet, and violin including works by Mendelssohn, J.S. Bach, F.W. Ferling, Gabriel Faurè, and others.

The concert is free but donations are accepted. A reception will follow the recital.

For more information contact: Brian Dean Sousa music@stauva.org or 434–293–8081 ext. 15.

PCHS Open House

Peninsula Catholic High School, Newport News, will hold an Admissions Open House for prospective students and their families for the 2008–2009 school year on Sunday, January 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The program will provide an opportunity to see our facilities, meet our students and staff, tour our school, learn about our academic, athletic and co-curricular offers, and get a glimpse into what the “PC Experience” is all about. The school is located at 600 Harpersville Road in Newport News and serves students in grades 8 through 12.

All incoming ninth grade students will be required to take the Scholastic Testing Services High School Placement Test (HSPT) on either Saturday, February 9, or Saturday, February 23, from 8:30 to 11: 30 a.m. at PCHS. Visit our website: www.peninsulacatholic.com.

Choir Festival

An Ecumenical Choir Festival at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 712 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach, will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. The choirs of St. Nicholas Catholic, Lynnhaven United Methodist, St. Aidan’s Episcopal, Kings Grant Baptist, and Kings Grant Presybterian Churches will present their biennial concert of sacred choral and bell music accompanied by brass, timpani, handbells, piano, and organ.

Each choir will present a selection, then the combined singers (around 200) will sing compositions by Ralph Vaughn Williams and Felix Mendelssohn, a spiritual, and a contemporary setting of Psalm 98.

The guest conductor is Dr. David Clayton, choral director at Virginia Wesleyan College in Virginia Beach. Congregational hymn singing accompanied by brass, timpani, organ and piano is interspersed with the choral selections. Email Sylvia Chapa at whatkey@cox.net or phone 757–340–7231, ext. 14 for more information.

St. Gertrude tours

Saint Gertrude High School in Richmond is hosting Tuesdays at Twelve on January 29 and February 5 for prospective families to tour the school, visit classes, and meet faculty, students and parents.

The tour begins at noon and lasts about an hour and a half. A light lunch will be served.

For more information and reservations, please call 804–358–9885 ext. 341 or 804–358–9114. Saint Gertrude High School is located at 3215 Stuart Avenue.

Gathering of Women

All women of the Diocese are invited to an evening of fellowship, reflection and dinner on Monday, Feb. 4, at Immaculate Conception Church, 2170 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, beginning at 6 p.m. Jennifer J. Del Corso will present “Even Jesus Rested: a guide for reducing compassion fatigue.” Dinner will be at 6:30, followed by the presentation at 7:15.

Tickets are $15 and can be obtained by enclosing a check made out to ICCW and mailed to Juanita Hartman, 206 Greenwell Drive, Hampton, Va. 23666. Please provide the names attending, your phone number, and any dietary restrictions. Paid reservations will be held at the door.

Deadline for tickets must be postmarked by January 27. The event is sponsored by Immaculate Conception Council of Catholic Women.

Concert of support

A concert to support the seminarians of the diocese featuring Father Michael Renninger, Vicar for Vocations, baritone; Jonathan Nichols, tenor, and Carey Bliley at the piano, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Newport News. Tickets are $15 with all proceeds going to support future priests. For more information or to obtain tickets, contact the Office of Vocations, 7800 Carousel Lane, Richmond, VA 23294, or call 804–359–5661.

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