A Postgame Communion for the Fighting Irish

Win or lose in their game today against the USC Trojans, the Notre Dame football team, along with coaches and administrators, will attend a communion breakfast at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Anaheim Marriott.

Father Edward “Monk” Malloy, the university’s president, will preside at the liturgy, and a Fighting Irish luminary will be seated at each table.

Before the breakfast, Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger will speak on “Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Your Dreams.” Ruettiger was a bench-warmer on the Irish football team in the mid-1970s whose positive attitude inspired the movie “Rudy.” His talk begins at 8 a.m.

The event is sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Orange County. Tickets are $25. The Anaheim Marriott is at 700 W. Convention Way, Anaheim. (714) 563-6321.

Worship Services

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church will offer a “Jesus Heals” Mass at 7:15 p.m. Monday. The event will be led by Father Charles R. Lueras, associate pastor of St. Francis Assisi Parish in Los Angeles. Music will be provided by the praise band Ruach. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-8539.

Group leaders Dorothy Nolte and Riva Morton will speak on “The Role of Luck in Your Life” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. A Thanksgiving potluck will follow. The church is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

David Witt of Voice of the Martyrs will speak on “The Persecuted Church Around the World” at 7 p.m. Sunday at Covenant Community Church. The church is at 221 N. Waverly St., Orange. (714) 997-2811.

The Rev. Tom Cramer will lead worship services at 5 p.m. today and at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. “Time With Children” and children’s catechism and worship training will take place during the 10:30 a.m. service. An all-church advent celebration will occur from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road. (949) 837-2323.

The Rev. Dori Somers will discuss “All Things Bright and Beautiful: Gifts of Grace” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Alan Landes will give the message “Is It Really the World of God?” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Bible classes will be offered, as well as care for children to age 5. Beginning Dec. 7, the church will offer the support group “Special Moms, Special Kids” from 9 to 11 a.m. The group, which will run on alternate Thursdays, is designed for parents of children with special needs. The church is at 13922 N. Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will present the message “The Spirit of Joy” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230. www.unity-lh.org.

Performances and Holiday Events

Musicians Bren Chambers and Marilyn van Versen will join the Rev. Karen Stoyanoff and members of the congregation in a “Service of Thanksgiving” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. The service will recount the origins of the Thanksgiving celebration. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

South Shores Church will offer its Outreach Worship Night featuring Chariya Bissonett’s Up to You Ministries in concert from 7 to 8:30. Food from In-N-Out Burger can be purchased from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Care for children to age 2 is available with reservations. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach. (949) 496-9331.

Calvary Church of Santa Ana will present its fourth annual Night Before Christmas musical, “Two From Galilee,” at 7 p.m. Friday. Additional performances will take place at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and at 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets are $7 for evening performances, $5 for 2 p.m. show. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave. (714) 973-4800.

The Presbyterian Church of the Master will offer a Christmas preparation worship series featuring advent Scripture set to the recorded music of Handel’s “Messiah” at 6:40 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 20. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present a creche exhibit and Christmas music program from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. The event will feature nearly 30 musical groups and soloists and more than 700 nativity scenes from around the world. The program will also be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2, and from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 and 5. The event is free. The church is at 674 S. Yorba St., Orange. (714) 838-6158.

St. Irenaeus Church will offer an event to prepare for Christmas “From the Inside Out” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. (714) 821-5531.

Laguna Presbyterian Church will celebrate hospitality night with an open house beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. The Hand Bell Choir will perform, followed by the church choir and orchestra leading a Christmas sing-along. Then Louis Bennett and Beth Pinney will perform more Christmas music. A Third World Art Fair specializing in unusual Christmas gifts will take place in Tankersley Hall. The church is at 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. (949) 494-7555.

The University Synagogue will offer “The Hanukkah-Christmas Dilemma for Intermarried Couples, Their Families and Friends” at 8 p.m. Friday. Child care will be provided. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 553-3535.

Other Notes

Temple Beth David is pleased to announce that 35 students will be consecrated at Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. Friday. This ceremony is held in honor of the beginning of a child’s Jewish education. Temple Beth David is at 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. (714) 892-6623.

Marriage and family therapist Jeenie Gordon will discuss “Relationships: How Close, How Soon” as part of the divorce recovery workshop “The Relationship Seminar” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Cost is $5. Child care is available with reservations. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 631-2880.

St. Cecilia’s Church will offer the seminar “Revisit Catholicism” at 6:15 p.m. Sunday. The event is designed for inactive Roman Catholics who have concerns, ideas or questions. The church is at 1301 Sycamore St., Tustin. (714) 544-3250.

The United Methodist Church of Garden Grove will sponsor an Alternative Giving Market from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sunday. Gifts will be available from charitable organizations including Third World Handarts, Habitat for Humanity and Heifer Project International. The church is at 12741 Main St. (714) 534-1070.

Religious event notices may be sent to Gena Pasillas at Los Angeles Times, Orange County edition, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa 92626. They also may be faxed to (714) 966-7711 or sent by e-mail to gena.pasillas@latimes.com.