This coming Saturday, January 19, 2002, the 7^th Annual Commitment to Life Conference will be held at Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills.  Keynote speaker will be Mary Ellen Bork, founding member of "Women Affirming Life."  Closing speaker will be Father Frank Pavone, Director of "Priests for Life."  There will be 12 workshops in-between that will cover a full range of life issues.  Note the special workshop for teens this year.
The day begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m.  All who believe that human life is sacred from conception to natural end are invited to participate in this yearly event.  This conference helps renew and energize one's commitment to the sanctity of human life.  Call 213 - 637 - 7621 for more details.

Bishop Thomas Curry and the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities, Ventura County Region, invite one and all to its Annual "Partners in Service" awards dinner on Saturday, January 26^th, at the Westlake Inn, Provence Room, 31943 Agoura Road in Westlake Village. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a Silent Auction and No Host Refreshments.  A gourmet dinner follows  at  7:00  p.m. 

Our parish is participating in this event that will recognize a parishioner who has contributed his/her faithful service to the parish and to the local community, especially to the poor and to those with special needs.  All proceeds will be used locally in the many Catholic Charities programs which includes Adeste (child-care), Oasis (elderly care), and the local community service centers which work with the poorest of the poor.

Tickets are $75.00 each. If you would enjoy attending or would like to make a contribution, please call 805-484-9831. There is a special need for auction items.  Chairman of the evening is Gloria Freidrich Reed.

Parishioners throughout Ventura County being honored will receive a special award signed by the Cardinal Archbishop and will have their picture taken with Bishop Curry.