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‘LESSONS AND CAROLS’: St. Cecilia Choir under the direction of Russell Ferreira presents "Lessons and Carols; An Advent Celebration," 4 p.m., St. Cecilia Church, 17th Avenue at Vicente, San Francisco, free admission. CHRISMAS EMPORIUM: St. Ignatius Parish, 650 Parker Ave., San Francisco, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy delicious refreshments, joyful sounds of the season, raffle prizes and a visit with Santa. Shop ‘til you drop with 25 specialty vendors.

Dominican Father Nathan Castle with “Follow, Follow, Follow: Advent in Oz,” St. Peter Church, 700 Oddstad Blvd., Pacifica, Sunday 1-3 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday 9-10:30 a.m., 7-8:30 p.m., ample parking, voluntary offering. Eileen Barsi, (650) 438-7877, Eileenbarsi@gmail.com.

St. Mary Star of the Sausalito, Mass and tamale dinner, 5 p.m. Mass with dinner after, Trio Sol De Mexico Mariachi Band,.Suggested donation $20 for adults, $5 for children under 12. RSVP: Office@starofthesea.us or leave a message for Laura Rapp at (415) 999.2429 by Dec. 2, tickets can be purchased at the door as well.

Vatican collection of first class relics, 6:30 p.m. with talk from Companions of the Cross Father Carlos Martins, St. Bruno Church, 555 W. San Bruno Ave., San Bruno, (650) 588-2121.

The upcoming Alpha season at St. Dominic's is Nov. 12- Dec. 10, meeting Mondays in the Parish Hall, 2390 Bush St., San Francisco, 7-9 p.m., including a weekend overnight retreat in Oakland Nov. 30-Dec. 2nd. Alpha is an opportunity to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, ask questions, and be welcomed into a respectful, non-judgmental community. Enjoy dinner, a dynamic short film, and conversation. Invite a friend. Sign-up at stdominics.org or at the parish office; or just show up. For more information, contact Michael O'Smith at michaelosmith@stdominics.org or (415) 567-7824 ext. 102.

“An Advent Evening of Scripture and Song,” Mercy Center Chapel, Burlingame, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to this time of prayer, song and listening to God’s word. Refreshments following. Music by Mercy Sister Suzanne Toolan and choir.

Vatican collection of first class relics, 6:30 p.m. with talk from Companions of the Cross Father Carlos Martins, St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1425 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, (650) 322-2152.

Marin Catholic High School, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Bon Air Road, Kentfield. Mass at noon in chapel followed by lunch and entertainment in the St. John Paul II Student Center. All disabled people, caregivers invited. RSVP Cheryl Giurlani, (415) 308-4608; cherylgiurlani@gmail.com. Sponsored by Order of Malta.

Mercy High School, San Francisco, Class of 2008, Mercy High School, 3 p.m., Veronica Granucci, vgranucci31@gmail.com.

Cantiamo Sonoma presents a concert of a cappella Christmas music, both familiar and rarely heard. Carmelite Monastery of Cristo Rey, San Francisco, 2:30 p.m. Freewill donations accepted. www.cantiamosonoma.org.

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.

Celebrate Christmas with Daughters of St. Paul at heir new location 3250 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., for Christmas crafts and snacks, and storytelling. www.pauline.org; NorCal@paulinemedia.com, (650) 562-7060.

‘RICHES OF CHRISTMAS’: Laura Bertone, director of worship for the archdiocese, visits with host J.A. Gray on Mosaic, Dec. 23, 5:30 a.m., KPIX Channel 5. The two unwrap “some of the forgotten or neglected treasures and tales of the sacred season when God became man,” producers said. The Christmas season offers a rich array of feasts and remembrances from Dec. 25 through Jan. 13, the baptism of Jesus. sfarch.org/mosaic-tv. ORGAN CONCERT: Christoph Tietze, music director and organist for St. Mary’s Cathedral, celebrates his 50th year as a church organist, in concert Dec. 23, 4 p.m., at the cathedral, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco. Chris notes that he played for his “first Mass Dec. 25, 1968.” The program will feature the works of Bach, Pachelbel, Daquin, Franck. Freewill offerings at door. (415) 567-2020. www.stmarycathedralsf.org. LIVE NATIVITY: Porziuncola Nuova, Vallejo and Columbus, San Francisco, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Presented by The Knights of St. Francis, www.knightsofsaintfrancis.com.

“Divine Encounters: Embracing the Spirit of God,” with Paulist Father Bart Landry, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle Fremont. Festive desserts. Freewill offering. Register by Dec. 28 at http://bit.ly/2018NewYearRetreat or (510) 933-6360.