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Despite the holiday weekend, there are a few events to note including high school football semifinals and a papal vigil for the unborn. Don’t forget TV highlights too including a profile of a French nun whose vision of Mary led to the creation of the first Miraculous Medal and vespers with the Pope to welcome Advent.

Nov. 26-28. Find more events on our free Sunbeams community calendar.

High school football semifinals — 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at Paradise Valley High School. Notre Dame Prep takes on Williams Field High School. Live coverage at www.aia365.com. The Catholic Sun also posted an exclusive online recap of the fall sports season at local Catholic schools.

10 Commandment Hike for Scouts — 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning at Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver Street in Phoenix. Scouts stop at various places of worship where one commandment is explained followed by a Q&A. Scouts earn event patch.

Open house, donor appreciation — noon Nov. 27 at Our Lady of Loreto Center at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave in Phoenix. The 22,000-square-foot building includes a gymnasium, auditorium, a science lab and academic classrooms. Related article about the building’s dedication in September.

Papal Vigil for the unborn — 4:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral. Includes Mass with Bishop Olmsted and adoration, in response to a call from Pope Benedict XVI. Details: info flyer or call (602) 242-1300.