Monthly Grief Support Program, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Msgr. Bowe room. Sessions provide information on the grief process, and tips on coping with the loss of a loved one. No charge. Facilitator: Deacon Christoph Sandoval. For further details, please call Sister Elaine at (415) 567-2020, ext. 218.

The Archdiocese of San Francisco, in partnership with St. John Paul II Foundation, USF and the Catholic Medical Association, presents its annual Respect Life Conference, "Converging Roads--Where Health Care Ethics and Medicine Converge,” 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., St. Mary's Cathedral, Francis Hall, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco. Tickets include breakfast, lunch, and an after White Mass reception. General admission is $79. Continuing education credits for healthcare professionals will be offered. For information, visit convergingroads.com.

The Archdiocese of San Francisco, in partnership with St. John Paul II Foundation, the University of San Francisco and the Catholic Medical Association, will host a medical ethics conference at St. Mary's Cathedral on "The Heart of End of Life Care: Catholic Social Doctrine." The conference is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 8:30 am to 7:30 pm. The $79 general admission cost includes breakfast, lunch, and a wine and hors d' oeuvres reception following a 5:30 White Mass at the Cathedral. Continuing education credits for physicians and nurses are offered at an additional cost. Detailed information and registration can be found at convergingroads.com.

Bring turkeys to St. Emydius Church parking lot, 350 DeMontfort Ave., San Francisco, 9 a.m.-noon. All donations benefit St. Anthony’s Dining Room, contact Pierre at SFPierre@aol.com, www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School auditorium, 17 Buena Vista Ave., Mill Valley, Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 9-noon, homemade bake goods and other treats for purchase, many vendors, Santa's Toy Booth, lunch available for purchase on Saturday.

Purchase with a Purpose” Sale! Looking for a great place to start your Christmas shopping? Stop by the convent of the Good Shepherd Sisters Saturday and Sunday and see the fabulous products made by women in their self-sufficiency projects in Thailand, which allow the women to work with dignity and provide a future for their children—especially those with special needs. There are many products including toys, tees, totes, backpacks, men’s and women’s clothing, baptismal dresses, smocked Christmas dresses, cards, home goods and more! You’re sure to find some very unique something that you can’t live without! Come and be amazed1310 Bacon St., San Francisco, noon-6 p.m. both days. For more information, contact phylis4hope@mac.com.