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Aug. 27-29

Fall Kickoff for Parish leaders (Spanish) — Aug. 27-28 at Diocesan Pastoral Center. Featuring Fr. Victor Salomón with Priests for Life as keynote speaker and presenter on Rachel’s Vineyard training. An intro to Theology of the Body for youth and young adults is among six scheduled workshops. For details, call Carmen (062) 354-2031.

Cheer and Dance Clinic (for K-8th grade) — 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 28 at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Chandler. Learn to cheer and dance with the school’s award-winning Spirit Line. Students will perform during Seton’s half-time show Sept. 3. Cost and registration.

“Lourdes” — 8-10 p.m. EDT Aug. 28 on EWTN. The first of a two-part program exploring the life of St. Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879), the visionary of Lourdes, France, and the vast impact she has had in the lives of others. Profile concludes Wed. Sept. 1.

Singles group reunion anniversary — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Mount Claret. Join current and “CRYed” out members of the Catholic Retreat for Young Singles group for a special evening celebrating vocations. Celebrate the vocations of single life, marriage, religious life  and priesthood fostered by this ministry. Hear a letter from Fr. Alberto Ruiz, founder, and the 17-year-old ministry’s link with the Cursillo Movement. Tapas dinner, silent auction, memorabilia display and more. $18 single, $25 per couple.

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St. Philomena Mother-Daughter retreat — Aug. 27-29 at the Scottsdale Resort/Conference Center. SOLD OUT For young women ages 11-14 and their moms. St. Philomena Outreach and JPII Resource Center will talk about “The Gift,” a context for God’s plan in puberty and marital union according to theology of body.

Pastoral Theology students recognized — 11 a.m. Mass Aug. 29 at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Parish in Anthem. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and St. Rose Philippine Duchesne parishioners will recognize five local Catholics, including a deacon, for extensive work in 12 classes aimed at certifications and master degrees in pastoral theology through Loyola University in New Orleans.

Nurse of the Year Awards — Aug. 28 at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Patients, peers and administrators nominated the finalists for the award presented by the March of Dimes Arizona Chapter.

Spanish Food sale — after all Masses Aug. 28-29 at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Bullhead City. Supports missionaries serving the parish.

AZ Catholic Singles Mass/Brunch — 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 29 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale. Brunch to follow at Game Time Sports Grill, 1729 N. Dysart Rd. Info: call Patrick (480) 898-7424.

Sunday Fun Day — 12-4 p.m. Aug. 29 at Brophy East Campus. A fellowship day for Brophy and Xavier students filled friendly competition in running, swimming, softball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, water polo, ultimate Frisbee and basketball.