Religion Notes

CELEBRATION: Seventy-five years of service by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate to St. Ferdinand Catholic Church of San Fernando will be celebrated Sunday at 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon Masses. A reception in the church hall will follow all the services at 1109 Coronel St., San Fernando. The religious order has served the northeast Valley English- and Spanish-speaking congregation since 1922. The parish has since grown from a small wooden church to include an elementary school. Information: (818) 365-3967.

POTLUCK DINNER: A meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to plan a single parent Shabbat potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at Valley Cities Community Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For information and reservations to both the planning meeting and the dinner, call Janet at (818) 786-6310.

COMMUNITY LUNCHEON: Father Anthony Raju of St. Charles parish will speak about “The Catholic Church in India Today and the Prospect for Vocations,” at a Catholic community luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Barone’s restaurant, 10123 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake. The cost for lunch is $9. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.

YOUTH CONCERT: The Vision Concert will feature an a cappella youth choir at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Chinese Christian Alliance Church, 18827 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. Free. Information: (818) 366-9349.

TEMPLE BEAUTIFICATION: The Burbank Temple Emanu El will host Temple Beautification Day to paint the exterior of the social hall in preparation for the High Holidays and Jewish New Year. Refreshments will be served. Work begins at 9 a.m. at the temple, 1302 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Information: (818) 845-1734.

MYTHOLOGY LECTURE: Psychologist Jonathan Young will present “The Magic of Mythic Stories,” a lecture on fairy tales and insights into personal stories, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Emerson Unitarian Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Young will also speak at the 10:30 a.m. service. The cost for the lecture is $12. Information: (818) 887-6101.

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