Father Bill Faiella, CSC, will lead a day of reflection for baby boomers and all who appreciate 1950s and ’60s music on Saturday, July 29 at Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Road.
The day of reflection, which is open to anyone, incorporates music and fun with exploring simple ways to communicate with God. Musician Tony Monaco and vocalist Teresa Monaco perform.
In-person confirmation of registration begins at 1:30 p.m. The program begins at 2 p.m. and concludes with a Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 p.m.
Suggested donation is $1 to $30 depending on one’s ability to pay. Interested individuals are encouraged to register before July 21 at ihmaz.org , or checks can be sent by July 15 to Congregation of Holy Cross, c/o Father Faiella, CSC, 7126 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021.
Father Faiella is a Columbus native and a graduate of DeSales and Ohio State University. He was ordained a Congregation of Holy Cross priest at the University of Notre Dame in 1979 and has degrees in education, theology and pastoral counseling and a doctorate in psychology.
The priest works with St. Andre Inner Healing Ministry based in the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona, which offers Masses for inner healing, pastoral counseling, spiritual direction and days of reflection to all people, but particularly to those with low or no income and those struggling with various afflictions.
Proceeds will go to the St. Andre Hospital’s birthing center in Kenya that provides prenatal and postnatal care to women living in poverty.
Quo Vadis vocations camp set for late July at Josephinum
The Diocese of Columbus will offer its annual Quo Vadis vocation discernment camp on July 23-26 at the Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High St., for young men entering grades nine-12 in the fall.
The cost is $50. Scholarships are available. Registration deadline is July 14.
For more information visit https://www.vocationscolumbus.org/quovadis or contact Zack Goodchild at columbusquovadis@gmail.com.
Singers needed for Mass at Irish Music Festival
Singers are needed for a choir that will be part of a Vigil Mass on Saturday, July 8 at the Shamrock Club of Columbus’ Irish Music Festival.
The choir will sing at the 4:30 p.m. Mass and then for 30 minutes afterward. Several rehearsals will be held in advance.
For more information, call or text Molly Newberry at (614) 203-6621 or email her at mollynewberry@ameritech.net.
The Shamrock Club is located at 60 W. Castle Road, just west of South High Street in south Columbus.