ST. JOSEPH THE WALKER? Do walkers-for-exercise have...

ST. JOSEPH THE WALKER? Do walkers-for-exercise have a previously undiscovered patron saint? An ad in The Times for the Aug. 28 concert of singer-guitarist John Michael Talbot lists the site as St. Joseph the Walker Church in Canoga Park.

Actually, the venue is the sanctuary at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. The saint is Joseph, the father of Jesus and described as a carpenter in the Gospel of Matthew.

“It was a long way to Bethlehem, but St. Joseph the Walker is not correct,” quipped Toni Copsey, a secretary at the church.

Talbot, who has sold 3 million albums, plays classical guitar and is popular among both Catholics and evangelical Christians. He is the founder-leader of a religious commune in Eureka Springs, Ark., called the Brothers and Sisters of Charity.

Tickets range from $15 in a reserved section of the 1,000-seat sanctuary to $12 for general seating. They may be bought at Christian bookstores or by calling 800-775-7777.

An offering taken at the 7:30 p.m. concert will go to Mercy Corps International, a Christian relief organization. St. Joseph the Worker Church is at 19855 Sherman Way.

VISCOTT TALK: Popular psychologist David Viscott will lead a discussion of personal issues at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kol Tikvah Synagogue, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.

Tickets for reserved seats cost from $18 to $25. For information, call (818) 348-1584.

PEACE PROGRESS: Mike Miller, emissary-director of the Israel Aliya Center, will discuss the ongoing Arab-Israeli peace talks during the Sabbath service Friday at Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, North Hollywood.

The service begins at 7:30 p.m. For information, call (818) 763-9148.

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