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https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/19271/slideshows/homeCustom1150x440/MAR%2006%2010.10.19_top%20rally.jpg Rosary Rally brings Catholic witness to downtown San Francisco The 2019 Rosary Rally’s eucharistic procession moves down Gough Street in San Francisco on Oct. 5. (Photo by Debra Greenblat/Catholic San Francisco) Read More https://catholic-sf.org/news/rosary-rally-brings-catholic-witness-to-downtown-san-francisco _self

https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/19271/slideshows/homeCustom1150x440/MAR%2008%2010.10.19_with.cns.story2.jpg Cathedral funeral set Oct. 24 for Cardinal William J. Levada Cardinal William J. Levada, the former archbishop of San Francisco and of Portland, Ore., and the retired prefect for the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, died in Rome Sept. 26, 2019, at age 83. He is is pictured in a Nov. 21, 2010, photo. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Read More https://catholic-sf.org/news/cardinal-levada-former-cdf-prefect-dies-aged-83 _self

https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/19271/slideshows/homeCustom1150x440/MAR%2020%2010.10.19_SYNOD.jpg Synod document is to aid discussion, not be church teaching, cardinal says Pope Francis participates in a prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the start of the first session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon at the Vatican Oct. 7, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Read More https://catholic-sf.org/news/synod-document-is-to-aid-discussion-not-be-church-teaching-cardinal-says _self

https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/19271/slideshows/homeCustom1150x440/MAR%2006%2010.10.19_rosary.bottom%20right.jpg Rosary Rally brings Catholic witness to downtown San Francisco Rally participants stayed at the plaza to be enrolled in the brown scapular and for Benediction. The annual rally for Marian devotion renewed the archdiocese’s consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. (Photo by Debra Greenblat/Catholic San Francisco) Read More https://catholic-sf.org/news/rosary-rally-brings-catholic-witness-to-downtown-san-francisco _self

https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/19271/slideshows/homeCustom1150x440/MAR%2006%2010.10.19_Madonna%206.jpg Madonna del Lume shines light on Sicilian tradition From left, pictured at the 84th La Madonna del Lume (Mother of Light) celebration in San Francisco’s North Beach on Oct. 5 are Giovanna Crivello-Sweeney, newly crowned Madonna del Lume Queen for 2019-20; Gina Marie Guglielmoni, Queen Isabella 2019; and Paloma Marie Polacci, outgoing Madonna del Lume Queen for 2018-19, representing the Society of the Madonna del Lume. (Photo by Christina Gray/Catholic San Francisco) Read More https://catholic-sf.org/news/madonna-del-lume-shines-light-on-sicilian-tradition _self

https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/19271/slideshows/homeCustom1150x440/MAR%2009%2010.10.19_Levada%20cluster.top2.jpg.jpg Cardinal William Levada's legacy of service Cardinal William J. Levada is pictured in a March 8, 2010, photo. (CNS photo/Art Babych) U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, former head of the Vatican's doctrinal congregation and retired archbishop of San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, died Sept. 26 in Rome. He was 83. Read More https://catholic-sf.org/news/us-cardinal-william-levada-former-doctrinal-head-dies-in-rome _self

https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/19271/slideshows/homeCustom1150x440/MAT%2003%2010.10.19_Mental%20health.jpg Mercy Burlingame brings holistic approach to mental health Left to right, Lauren Conklin, Sandy Flaherty and Joy Phillips have helped lead a renewed approach to mental health at Mercy High School, Burlingame. (Photo by Nicholas Wolfram Smith/Catholic San Francisco) Read More https://catholic-sf.org/news/mercy-burlingame-brings-holistic-approach-to-mental-health _self

https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/19271/slideshows/homeCustom1150x440/MAR%2012%2010.10.19_political.calm.jpg Catholics can offer calming voice in a time of fiery political debates The U.S. Capitol in seen in Washington Oct. 2, 2019. (CNS photo/Tyler Osborn) Catholics – clergy, religious and laypeople in the pews – can utilize the values of their faith to overcome the increasing fiery rhetoric emerging because of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s actions, several Catholic observers said. Read More https://catholic-sf.org/news/catholics-can-offer-calming-voice-in-a-time-of-fiery-political-debates _self

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  Creating an Amazonian-rite liturgy and new ministries for laypeople, including the ordination of women deacons, are some of the recurring proposals made by small groups at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
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- Priests’ retirement luncheon highlights lives of service
  
  More than 400 people gathered for the 9th annual St. John Vianney priests’ retirement luncheon at St. Mary’s Cathedral Oct. 11, a sign of gratitude and support for the men who spent their lives serving the church.
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- MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
  
  Friday, October 18, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  
  These free sessions provide information on the grief process, and tips on coping with the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by Deacon Christoph Sandoval 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Msgr. Bowe room (west side of parking lot level). For more information contact Sister Elaine at (415) 567-2020, ext. 218.
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- DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
  
  Friday, October 18, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  
  Join the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose for a creative, hands-on workshop on making “ofrendas” or altars for the home to honor loved ones who have died. 1-5 p.m. at the Dominican Center, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont. $45 per person, $5 for children. Register at http://bit.ly/2019DDLMuertos or call (510) 933-6360.
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- ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY
  
  Saturday, October 19, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  
  Eighth-grade youth and above are invited to participate in an event that will include praise and worship, Mass, and guest speaker Rhyan Ramirez, also known as “Bro Rhy.” 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1490 10th St., San Francisco. $5 registration fee. Contact Chris Mariano at (415) 614-5594 or marianoc@sfarch.org.
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- SACRED HEART PICNIC
  
  Saturday, October 19, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  
  Sacred Heart Parish’s annual picnic. Raffle, potluck, basket sale, children’s activities, and bocce ball. 12-4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 10189 State Route One, Olema. Visit www.marinsacredheart.com or contact the parish at (415) 663-1139, or sacredheartrectory@horizoncable.com.
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- VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE
  
  Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  
  St. Anthony Foundation, which provides essential support services to San Franciscan’s living in poverty, is hosting an open house for prospective volunteers. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 121 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco.
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- 2019 BRENNAN AWARDS
  
  Thursday, October 24
  
  St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco’s annual awards dinner honors San Francisco Sheriff Vicki Hennessy. The Brennan Award celebrates those demonstrating exemplary humanitarian spirit in the Bay Area. Westin St. Francis Union Square, 335 Powell St., San Francisco. Visit svdp-sf.org or call Terry Hopper, (415) 757-6561.
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