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Daily Pilot, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, attention:

Mike Swanson, religion editor; fax to (949) 646-4170; or send e-mail

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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 through 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.

ADVENT MONASTIC DAY

Abbot Francis Benedict, O.S.B., from St. Andrew’s Abbey in

Valyermo will lead an Advent Monastic Day from 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Dec.

4 at Our Lady Queen of Angels, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach.

The event will include a Mass, discussions and meditation. There is

no charge, but participants are asked to bring salad, cheese and

crackers, bread and butter, or dessert to share for lunch. For

information, call (949) 219-1408.

SHABBAT 101

“Celebrations -- Shabbat 101,” will be a special discussion of

Shabbat traditions and observ- ance designed for young families. The

session will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011

Camelback Street, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

WORKSHOPS

EXPERIENCE MEDITATION

An Introduction to Zen workshop is being offered by the Zen Center

of Orange County on March 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. The workshop combines

experience in Zen meditation with small group instruction.

Participants will find answers to such questions as: What is Zen? How

does Zen relate to daily life? What is the relationship between

Christianity and Zen? The center is at 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa.

Cost is $60. Information: (949) 722-7818 or https://www.zcoc.org.

BAHAI FIRESIDES

Members of the Bahai faith hold informal public discussions on

spiritual topics at 11:30 a.m. the last Sunday of the month. The

talks include brunch or dinner. Also, interfaith devotional meetings

will be held the last Saturday evening of the month. Call for

locations: (949) 760-5360 for Sunday meeting, and (949) 646-6328 for

Saturday devotionals.

ZEN 101

The Zen Center of Orange County offers an introduction to Zen

workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. the first weekend of every month, typically

on a Sunday, at 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. The cost is $60. (949)

722-7818, https://www.zcoc.org.

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

A 26-lesson study on the life of Jesus Christ titled “Journey to

the Cross” is taught at 9:45 a.m. Sundays during the Homebuilder’s

Bible Class at Liberty Baptist Church. The study parallels the four

Gospels to present the story of Christ. The church is at 1000 Bison

Ave., Newport Beach. Free. Information: (949) 760-5444.

DREAM ON

The Adult Faith Formation at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in

Newport Beach holds a dream analysis group from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays

at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 219-1408.

MEDITATION LESSONS

A free lectio divina meditation group meeting is held at 7:10 a.m.

Tuesdays at Our Lady Queen of Angels, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport

Beach. Lectio is a style of meditation that includes using scripture

or a special reading as a stimulus. The Christian Meditation Group

meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the center. The format

includes two periods of meditation with some instruction on how to

meditate, a talk and a discussion. Information: (949) 219-1408.

WEEKLY EVENTS

INTRODUCTION

TO TALMUD

No special background is required. It is taught by Rabbinic Intern

Dr. Gershon Zylberman and is offered every Sunday morning from 11:15

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

TORAH AND BAGELS

Sessions are led by Rabbi Rayna Gevurtz and Rabbinic Intern Dr.

Gershon Zylberman. No special background is required. Torah studying

is held every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Temple

Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949)

644-1999.