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Bible study

”Apocalypse Now? A study of the Book of Revelation” will be presented by Catholic evangelist and former Baptist minister Michael Matthews on Wednesday nights, October 7 – November 18, at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Retreat House, Hampton. BYOB (Bring your own Bible)! For more information, call 757-722-3997.

Adult faith formation

The Adult Religious Formation program offered by the Cluster Parishes of Portsmouth/Chesapeake offers a variety of sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. Childcare is available. For more information, please contact Marisa Beebe at 757-966-5461 or at mrcbeebe@cox.net.

Sessions for October include:

October 7 and 14: The Eucharistic Celebration, a two-week examination of the order and elements of the Mass. Presented by Father Michael Boehling, Father David Cupps and Mr. Jeffrey Foster.

October 21: Divine Revelation, an exploration of this document and how we come to know God through Scripture and Tradition. Presented by Mr. Jeffrey Foster

October 28: “Five Things You Didn’t Know About Pope Benedict,” the extraordinary journey of Joseph Ratzinger’s life and how he became the 265th Pope. Presented by Father Daniel Beeman.

Interfaith program

A program “Jerusalem Women Speak: Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision” will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the University of Richmond, Jepson Hall in Room 118. Three women from the Partners for Peace speaking tour will present a panel discussion on building peace in Israel and Palestine, followed by questions from the audience. It is free and open to the public, but donations to support the tour are welcome.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest! Sat. Oct 10th, 6:30-10:30pm, St Ann's, Ashland. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to benefit Knights Charities and Scholarship Fund. $18 adults, $10 12 and under. Includes German Dinner and dessert, 2 beverages (beer or wine) included. Live German band.

St. Benedict parish mission

A parish renewal mission led by Father Tony Stephens of the Fathers of Mercy (www.fathersofmercy) will take place at St. Benedict Church in Richmond beginning Saturday, Oct. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 15. This event is free and open to the public. There will be a potluck dinner on Thursday and those who attend are asked to bring food to share. For more information please visit www.saintbenedictparish.org and click “NEWSFLASH AT SAINT BENEDICT” for further details and the mission schedule.

High School Information Fair

St. Mary’s School in Richmond will hold a High School Information Fair on Tuesday, Oct.13, for all middle school students and their parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Upper Commons of St. Mary’s Church, 9505 Gayton Road. For additional information, visit the school’s website at www.saintmary.org or contact Mary Virginia Merithew at 804-270-0396.

St. Gertrude Open House

Saint Gertrude High School in Richmond will hold an Open House Program on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6 through 8:30 p.m. All prospective students and their parents are invited. The Open House Program will include tours of our school, information about our new programs, the opportunity to meet faculty, learn about course offerings and extra-curricular activities. Saint Gertrude High School, an independent college preparatory Catholic school for girls in grades 9–12, is at 3215 Stuart Avenue.

LightenUp ministries

Doug Brummel and his “cast of characters” will be at St. Stephen Martyr Parish, 1544 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, on October 16 at 6:30 p.m. Doug Brummel’s presentations are for all generations and seek to lighten up their relationships with Christ, His Church as well as one’s heart, mind and soul.

OLN Crafts fair

Our Lady of Nazareth Church’s 23rd Annual Crafts Fair and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church, 2505 Electric Road in Roanoke.

Hand crafted items available will include holiday wreaths, pillows, gifts, aprons, floral arrangements, handmade doll clothes, Christmas ornaments and items for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas — one stop shopping!

Proceeds will benefit parish outreach programs.

Marriage formation

Training for the FOCCUS Premarital Inventory will be held on two Saturdays in October. The first is Oct. 17 at Incarnation Parish in Charlottesville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The second is Oct. 24 at the Pastoral Center in Richmond from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $80 per individual or married couple, lunch is included.

These classes are offered for priests, deacons, or lay persons working with marriage preparation in their parishes. For more information or to register, contact Marriage Formation at 804-359-5661 or email marriageformation@richmonddiocese.org.

Italian feast

St. Paul’s Ladies Sodality of St. Paul Parish, Richmond, will sponsor an “Authentic Italian Feast” on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic School, 3418 Noble Avenue, Richmond. Tickets are $10.

5K Eagle Challenge

Saint Edward-Epiphany School in Richmond will host the 3rd Annual Eagle Challenge presented by Old Dominion Insulation, Inc., on Saturday, October 17 beginning at 8 a.m. The 5-K will be held in conjunction with the school’s annual Fall Fun Festival, and will start and finish in the rear parking lot of Saint Edward-Epiphany School at 10710 West Huguenot Road. A children’s fun run will kick off at 9:30 a.m.

Registration for the 5K is $20 per runner. Race day registration on the school grounds will be held from 7 to 7:45 a.m. Registration, race details and “training team” information are available online at www.eagle5k.com.

Cathedral concert

Flutist Mary Boodell, Principal Flute of The Richmond Symphony, Violinist Sonya Chung of The Richmond Symphony, and Organist-Pianist Patrick Carlin will present a free one-hour CONCERT on Monday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m., at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, with music by Handel, Elgar and others. Following the concert a free lunch will be served. Reservations are not required.

Women’s spirituality

Women’s Spirituality of St. Patrick Church in Lexington will gather on Monday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at House Mountain Inn for a Day of Rest, Reflection, and Renewal. Barbara Hughes, who has extensive experience as a retreat director, spiritual director, and is a featured columnist for The Catholic Virginian, will be the facilitator. Women in surrounding parishes are welcome. Cost is $25, and includes a buffet lunch. Information can be obtained by phoning the parish office at 540-463-3533. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 12.

Blessed Sacrament, Norfolk

The next concert of the 2009–2010 Concert Series at Blessed Sacrament will feature the Boys Choir of Hampton Roads on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the Social Hall.

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Golf Tournament will be held at Sewells Point Golf Course, Norfolk, on Friday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m., Shot Gun Start. The entry fee is $75 per player and includes golf and cart fees, range balls, cookout and prizes. To register, contact the church office at 757-423-8305 or visit the parish website, www.blessed-sacrament.com.

Retrouvaille weekend

The next weekend of Retrouvaille, a peer ministry to married couples helping other married couples which offers hope to rebuild and heal marriages, will be held in Virginia Beach November 6–8. Call Bruce and Colleen for reservations 800-470-2230 or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

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