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The Don Bosco Study Group will discuss “Spiritual Direction” by Henri Nouwen, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, 666 Filbert St., San Francisco. Frank Lavin, franklavin@comcast.net, or (415) 310-8551.

A workshop on the role of parish Confirmation coordinators and teams with author and educator Dr. Mike Carotta and other speakers. 5:30-8:30 p.m. One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco. $30 includes a meal. To register contact Claudia Atilano at (415) 614-5650.

Learn the basics of Gregorian chant notation from the Benedict XVI Institute teaching choir at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco, from 7:30-9:00 p.m.  Then sing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on October 20. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome. Contact (415) 282-0141.

A workshop on the role of parish Confirmation coordinators and teams with author and educator Dr. Mike Carotta and other speakers. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco. $30 includes a meal. To register contact Claudia Atilano at (415) 614-5650.

An annual Mass honoring and blessing legal professionals, including lawyers, judges and local officials, at 5:30 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St., San Francisco. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone presiding. Contact Amelia Lancaster at amelia.m.lancaster@gmail.com.

Free support for all those affected by the incarceration of a loved one on the third Thursday of each month. From 6:30-8:30 p.m at St. Paul of the Shipwreck's Francis Center, 3333 Jennings St., San Francisco. Childcare available. Contact Julio Escobar for more information at (415) 614-5572.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mother of Mercy Charitable Foundation hosts a fundraising presentation by Father Edward Inyanwachi, director of education for Abakaliki Diocese, benefiting the rural poor of Nigeria. From 6-8 p.m. in Flanagan Hall at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1555 39th Ave., San Francisco, $50. African refreshments served. Contact Angela Testani, (415) 347-1866, or a.testani@mmcharitablefoundation.org.

Lisa Fullam, D.V.M, Th.D, speaks on "Holy Desire: Ours and God’s" from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Del Santo Reading Room, University of San Francisco’s Lone Mountain campus, 2820 Turk Blvd., San Francisco. Register at eventbrite.com/e/71384516009, or contact Franca Gargiulo, fgargiulo@usfca.edu.

This fun and light-hearted program introduces girls to the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for becoming teenagers and young women. Held at St. Bartholomew Church, 600 Colombia Dr., San Mateo. “’Tweens” begin at 9 a.m., and teens at 1:30 p.m. Register at sfarch.org/md or contact Ed Hopfner at hopfner@sfarch.org

Featuring the Bay Area Gospel Mass Choir under the direction of Diane Crother, musical director at St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church in San Francisco. 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco. Doug Benbow at dbenbow@smcsf.org smcsf.org, or (415) 567-2020, ext. 220.

Annual St. Jude Pilgrimage begins with 8 a.m. parish Mass at Church of the Epiphany, 827 Vienna St., San Francisco, and proceeds at 9:30 a.m. to St. Dominic Church, home of the Shrine of St. Jude, 2390 Bush St., San Francisco. For complete route and transportation information visit stjude-shrine.org/st-jude-pilgrimage-2019/.

Father Moises Agudo, pastor of St. Peter Parish and Jesuit Father Paul Fitzgerald, will concelebrate the St. Peter School annual Alumni and Memorial Mass, 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 1241 Alabama St., San Francisco. Reception to follow. RSVP to Janice Vela, (415) 647-8662, or jvela@sanpedro.org, by Oct. 20.

Featuring the Bay Area Gospel Mass Choir under the direction of Diane Crowther, musical director at St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church in San Francisco. 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco. Doug Benbow at dbenbow@smcsf.org smcsf.org, or (415) 567-2020, ext. 220.

Cathedral music director Christopher Tietze will give a talk examining the history and development of sacred music from biblical times through the present. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco. (415) 282-0141.