FATHER FRANK PAVONE, founder of Priests for Life, is the keynote speaker at the Pro-Life Action Ministries Annual Life-Partners Banquet on Monday, October 16, at the St. Paul River Centre. Tickets are $30/person. Father Pavone is also the author of one of our recommended voter guides, "Voting with a Clear Conscience!" To reserve your seat today, please call (651) 771-1500, ext. 209.

THE BATTLE OF OUR LIVES: Will we live and let live? Pam Abbate of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life will speak on Tuesday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church in Rowley Hall at Randolph Avenue & Albert Street in Saint Paul. This free event, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will focus on building a Culture of Life. For more information, please call (651) 224-6413.

BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION: Commemorating the 25^th Anniversary of Familiaris Consortio: The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World. You are invited to the 10^th Annual Family Forum on Saturday, October 28, at the University of St. Thomas, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The day will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Chapel at the St. Paul Seminary, followed by presentations and several breakout sessions at the Brady Education Center.  Cost is $10/person, $15/couple. For more information, visit www.archspm.org/family or call (651) 291-4488.  Sponsored by the Archdiocesan of St. Paul/Minneapolis.

ARE YOU LOOKING for a way to make a difference?  Consider becoming a volunteer for Birthright, a non-profit, emergency pregnancy service. We need new volunteers who can be a friend without passing judgment.  Birthright helps thousands of women a year; with your assistance, we can help even more!  Our next training session is in November. If you would like more information, please call Ryann Lawrence at (763) 784-2045.

"GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL..." Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., now through 1 March 2007,  you are invited to pray the Rosary (Jeff Cavins' Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.).

SJB COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN will host the Living Rosary in Church on Monday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. A special blessing will be given to all expectant mothers since October is both the Rosary and Respect Life  Month. If you or your children would like to participate as a "living bead," please call Lois at (651) 633-6086, and meet in St. Paul Plaza at 6:40 p.m. Hospitality will follow, and baskets will be at the baptismal font for donations to Our Lady of Good Counsel Cancer Home. All invited!

PLEASE JOIN the St. Paul Deaneries Council of Catholic Women on Tuesday, October 24, for a performance of "We Gotta' Bingo!" Tickets are $45/person, includes dinner and performance. Tables of 8 are available. The show is at the New Lowry Theatre, 15 West Fifth Street, in St. Paul. For more information, please call Theresa Cermak at (763) 786-7051.

ST. FRANCIS GUILD GATHERING on Sunday, October 22, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., in Kolbe Hall at Holy Cross Parish in Northeast Minneapolis, (612) 789-7238. Bingo and raffles; proceeds benefit the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio!

PROCLAMATION: Archbishop Harry J. Flynn has designated October 15 (today!) as the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Recognition Day in the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis. Congratulations!

a social group for divorced, widowed, and single men and women. Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM for socializing and snacks. The door is open; you're always welcome! Call Anne Marie for information, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237. Upcoming Events:

Thursday, October 26, Restaurant of the Month - 6:30 PM at Mayslacks, 1428 4^th Street NE, Minneapolis. Bring a friend! Call Pam at (763) 789-7885.

Sunday Walking - 4:00 PM @ Central Park, Roseville: Meet in Lexington Avenue parking lot, south of County Road C. Over 40 singles group invites adults to walk, talk & meet more friends. Opportunity to eat at local restaurants after walking. Every Sunday (weather permitting); call Bob at (651) 690-4162.

500 Game Nights - 1^st & 3^rd Thursdays of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Room 210; meet at fireplace area near the main entrance. Call Carol, (763) 572-0346.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY is the weekend of October 21/22, and we join with Catholics from every continent to recommit ourselves to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations. We are also asked to participate in the Church's ongoing mission through our prayers and by financially supporting this central work. Bless you.