Community Event Calendar

Fresno Catholic Singles (on-going)

An organization open to unmarried Catholics 40 years or older who are parishoners of any church in the Fresno Catholic Diocese.  Our mission is spiritual growth, community service, and socializing through a wide-range of activities. All Catholic singles are welcome. FCS monthly meetings offer fellowship and an opportunity to suggest and learn about special activities, so be sure to attend - and bring a friend so that you can both be a part of an active and spiritually nurturing organization. FCS events have a host who can be identified by his/her fish name tag.

Meeting location: St. Paul Newman Center, 1572 E. Barstow

Meeting Dates: 2nd Monday of every month

Meeting Time: 6:30 -8:30 pm

*All monthly meetings are "pot luck," bring a dish to share or donations are accepted.

Annual membership in Fresno Catholic Singles (FCS) is $15, and a paid membership guarantees that you will have our current events calendar mailed to you.  In addition, you will have an opportunity to interact with other Catholic singles throughout the Valley. For more information about this and other events please call (559) 355-4528 or Vivian Tur at (559) 224-3276.

 

Secular Order of Discalced Carmelite - Fresno Group (on-going)

Meeting Dates: 3rd Saturday of Every Month, 10:30 am - 3 pm

Meeting Location: Shrine of St. Therese, 855 E. Floradora, Fresno

The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites welcomes you to visit with us at one of our meetings. As people practicing the Catholic Faith, our community members strive to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Catholic Church, according to the tradition and inspiration of the Carmelite Religious Order.

The members of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites are faithful members of the Church, called to live "in allegiance to Jesus Christ" through "friendship with the One we know loves us" and in service to the Chruch. Under the protection of Our lady of Mount Carmel, in the biblical tradition of the prophet Elijah and inspired by the teachings of St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John ofthe Cross, they seek to deepen their Christian commitment received in baptism.

For more information and if you seek membership, please call Cynthia Taylor OCDS at 559-842-4140. 

 

Central California Big Band Dance Society
(Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm,  September 5, 2010)

Location: Raddison Hotel, 2233 Ventura (and "M" St.), Fresno, CA
Admission: Members $8; Non-members $13

The Central California Big Band Dance Society is hosting their monthly dance featuring live music from the Hal Magni Band. College and University scholarships are awarded by the Society, annually, to promising music students from the Central San Joaquin Valley. So come out and enjoy the music, join the dancing and learn more about the Central California Big Band Society.

Free Dance Lessons will be offered FREE at 11:45 to 12:45 prior to the dance. For more information, call: Allene Kahl, 559-277-0326 -or- Jacque Prisco, 559-271-3293

 

Interspiritual Peace Meditation
(Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Sept 18, 2010)

Practice silent meditation, a path toward inner peace, introduction to Zen, Centering Prayer, and Raja Yoga Meditation. This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome. Please bring your own lawn chair, meditation cushion, bench or whatever you wish to use to sit comfortably in the grass and shade.

Entrance fee to park is $5 per vehicle, Seniors enter free. Directions: From Audubon Drive right entrance, drive 1 mile to River View Picnic Shelter (located on your left and across from Dog Park). We will gather under the large trees. Please be on time. Questions or Information: Zen: Rev. Norm Gustafson at wngus@hotmail.com; Raja Yoga Meditatio: Dr. Veena Kapoor at vkapoor@csufresno.edu; Centering Prayer: Everardo Pedraza at evpedraza@yahoo.com - 559-230-9736.

And don't miss our World Meditation Day! Click Here to Learn More!

Seventh Annual Harvest of Hope (September 18, 2010)

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno will have their Seventh Annual Harvest of Hope on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the home of Kevin & Denny Tweed.  Most Reverend John T. Steinbock will present the Ministry of Presence Award to this year's honorees, Mrs. Josephine Giampaoli, Reverend Monsignor Craig Harrison and Mr. James Pardini.  For sponsorship information, contact: Kelly Lilles, (559) 237-0851 ext. 1105 e-mail: klilles@ccdof.org.

 

Relationship Workshop (September 25, 2010)
Registration and Coffee: 9 am
Program: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Kathryn Grant and the Episcopal Church of the Saviour invite you to explore how personality styles and behaviors influence interpersonal actions and reactions. Be involved in the aha’s of seeing relationship patterns. Notice how your values and behaviors collide with others’. Discover ways your gifts enhance relationship skills. Improve communication skills. Our presenter, Kathryn Grant, holds degrees from University of Illinois, Roosevelt University, Chicago, and received her Certification at Loyola University from Jerome Wagner, Ph.D. as part of the Pastoral Studies Program. Kathryn is an Accredited Enneagram Teacher, A Spiritual Director and Life Coach.  Kathryn brings a workshop to life through wit, wisdom and story.

Location: Episcopal Church of the Saviour, 519 Douty Street, Hanford  CA  93230
Bring your own sack lunch OR Fugazzi’s box lunch available – add $10 to registration. (these sandwiches are very, very good! Includes chips and drink)

Program Fee:   $70/person | $120/couple - friend/spouse/co-worker
Send registration check: payable to Kathryn Grant, 9493 E. Belmont Ave., Sanger, CA 93657
          For more information, contact:   Kathryn7grant@gmail.com  phone: 805-479-4117

 

 

17th Annual Marian Eucharistic Conference (September 24-26, 2010)

On September 24-26, 2010 the 17th Annual Marian Eucharistic Conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Fresno. Most Reverend Bishop John T. Steinbock will preside over the Opening Mass. Guest speakers for the conference will be Fr. Patirck Crowley, Fr. Clement Machado, Fr. Jose Robles-Sanchez, Jan Connell & Chris Padgett.  Register early by mail. Early registration is $55.00 per person, $100 per married couple; $150 Married couples with children aged 12-17; youth registration is $25 per youth (aged 12-17, including lunch).  Registration after September 14th, 2010 is an additional 410.00 fee. Make checks payable to: Holy Cross Ministries 4460 W. Shaw, Suite 522, Fresno, CA 93722.  Please register by September 14, 2010. Deposits non-refundable.  Please call if you have any questions: Ben or Christy Villas (559) 271-1246 or florisse (559) 432-8218. 

 

Father Finian McGinn's 50th Anniversary of Ordination

Celebration Mass: October 2, 2010; 11:00 am
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 816  

Fr. Finian McGinn has come home to celebrate his 50th Anniversary of Ordination. You are cordially invited to a celebration Mass on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 816 Pottle Ave, Fresno. An open house reception will follow immediately after Arte Américas, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno (559) 266-2633, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Should you wish to share some of your memorable photos with him, please email them to ruby_g_flores@yahoo.com or send copies to Armida Espinoza, at 464 E. Pebble Beach Drive, Fresno, CA 93730, no later than August 31, 2010. Photos will not be returned but given to Fr. Finian McGinn as a gift. Questions, please call (559) 434-0728

El Padre Finian McGinn regresa a casa para celebrar su Jubileo de Oro, 50 años de ordenación sacerdotal. Todos están cordialmente invitadoes a una misa de celebración el sábado, 2 de octubre, 2010 a las 11:00 am, en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, 816 Pottle Ave., Fresno. Acompáñenos para una recepción estilo "Casa Abierta" después de la misa en Arte Américas, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno (559) 266-2633, de 12 pm a 5 pm. Si desean compartir sus fotos memorables con el Padre, por favor de enviarlas por coreo electrónico a ruby_g_flores@yahoo.com, o envíen copias a Armida Espinosa, 464 E. Pebble Beach Drive, Fresno, CA 93730, a más tardar el 31 de agosto, 2010. Las fotos no se devolverán puesto que serán entregadas como regalo al Padre Finian. Para más informes comuníquese al (559) 434-0728.

 

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (May 1 - 12, 2011)

 Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. David Enriquez, of Orange Cove and Fr. John Bosco, of Visalia. Registration is now open. Space is limited to only the first 46 pilgrams! Please contact: Jerry Demelo, Jr. at (559) 960 - 3245 or email: catholicjerry@gmail.com .