SPECIAL EVENTS
OPEN HOUSE SE'LICHOT
There will be an Open House Se'Lichot at Temple Isaiah of Newport
Beach -- setting the tone of solemnity that characterizes the
upcoming High Holy Days. Temple Isaiah will hold its Se'Lichot at 8
p.m. today at 2401 Irvine Ave. The prayers of Se'Lichot are to ask
God to pardon sins and end the suffering of all mankind. It looks for
forgiveness. Information: (949) 548-6900.
YOM KIPPUR
The Pacific Community of Secular Humanistic Jews will present a
Yom Kippur observance at 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Unitarian Church of
Costa Mesa. The event will consist of a Yom Kippur program,
discussions on medical ethics, Jewish history through music and the
roadmap to peace, and then a full-course dinner. Information: (949)
262-5850.
NEWPORT-MESA IRVINE INTERFAITH COUNCIL
The Interfaith Council will present awards to faith communities,
service clubs, and businesses for community service activities during
2002-03. The event will take place Oct. 15. Lunch will be $7.50 per
person with reservation and $10 without. The event will take place at
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. To nominate a club, business or
faith community, call (949) 660-8665 or e-mail nmiinterfaith@aol.com.
CAPPELLA CANTORUM
Cappella Cantorum, the young adult choir of St. John Vianney
Chapel, is beginning its fifth year. The choir is open to students in
grades six to 12. It provides active faith participation for teens
during their high school years. Participation includes singing at
mass regularly and at special events. Rehearsals are from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Saturdays in the Chapel at 314 Marine Ave., Balboa Island.
Younger children are invited to join. For more information, contact
Nancy Kelly, director at (949)673-4595.
BAPTIZE, CONFIRM AND HEAR
The Rev. J. Jon Bruno, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the
Diocese of Los Angeles, will visit St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal
Church, which is at the corner of Pacific View Drive and Marguerite
Avenue in Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949) 644-0463.
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
The Chabad Jewish Center is once again organizing High Holiday
services. The free services are geared mainly toward unaffiliated
Jewish families residing in Orange County. Rosh Hashana dates are:
Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., and Sept. 27 and 28 at 10 a.m. Yom Kippur dates
are: Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. The services will be held
at the Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 721-9800, http://www.chabadnewport.com.
WORKSHOPS
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