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A project that started out of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Mill Valley supporting a Jesuit educational program for the Santal children outside Kolkata, India is holding a fundraiser at the Marin Country Club in Novato, Aug. 22. The Santals are the largest tribe in modern day India and have suffered generations of prejudice and poverty. Tribe Rising India is dedicated to building more schools for the Santals and greatly expanding their educational opportunities. Visit triberisingindia.org for more information. Tickets can be purchased at triberisinggala.eventbrite.com or by check mailed to Tribe Rising India 35 Miller Ave, #185 Mill Valley, CA, 94491.

Mercy Center Burlingame at 2300 Adeline Dr. in Burlingame will host a three-day retreat on writing autobiography led by Liz Dossa and Mercy Sister Bernadette Hart. For more information and to register visit mercy-center.org or call (650) 340-7474.

“The Calling” is a weekend workshop for young Catholics interested in leading retreats or youth group events for parishes or schools. Held at Point Bonita YMCA Center, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito. The workshop has trained hundreds of young people hone their skills in servant leadership, witness talks, small group discussions, public speaking and more. Enrollment fee per attendee including necessary chaperones is $50 which includes lodging, meals and materials. Contact Chris Mariano at (415) 614-5594 or marianoc@sfarch.org.

Mercy Center Burlingame at 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame will host a workshop called “Living in God’s Loving Presence” in Cantonese from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Led by Mercy Sister Janet Chau, who facilitates personal spiritual direction, individual and group retreats, especially in Cantonese, in the Northern California. The $25 registration per person includes lunch. Please register by August 24 at mercy-center.org or call (650) 340-7474.

A non-silent retreat for women led by Jesuit Father Tom Weston at the Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos, 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos. For more information visit jrclosaltos@org or call (650) 917-4000.

Free monthly support session on the first Wednesday of the month is led by Deacon Christoph Sandoval. Located at St. Mary's Cathedral in the Msgr. Bowe on the west side of the parking lot. To register please contact Deacon Sandoval at 415-567-2020 Ext. 218 or csandoval@stmaryscathedralsf.org.

Father Joseph Illo, pastor, celebrating an 8:30 a.m. Mass for Reparation and Peace in the World. For more information contact Zonia Fasquelle, (650) 269-2121 or zoniafasquelle@gmail.com.

One-day workshop on the “hows and whys” of liturgical ministries FROM 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Augustine Parish, 3700 Callan Blvd., South San Francisco. Young people will have an opportunity to learn to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist (if confirmed), lectors, altar servers, music ministers and hospitality and will be certified by the archdiocese’s Office of Worship. Participants must be recommended by a DRE, youth minister or liturgical leader, be approved by the pastor and must attend post-training at his or her parish. Contact Chris Mariano at (415) 614-5594 or marianoc@sfarch.org.

A presentation by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose's Center for Education & Spirituality.

An opportunity to pray with the major themes of Luke which offer a blueprint for living our faith at the Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos. For more information visit jrclosaltos@org or call (650) 917-4000.

A one-day Catholic event at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo, with concerts, talks, Mass and more. Sponsored by the dioceses of Sacramento, Stockton, Oakland, Santa Rosa, Monterey, Reno, Fresno and the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Presenters include Jamie Grace, Father Rob Galea, Ansel Augustine, Will Hince, Cynthia DeLeon and Cecilia Flores. Tickets can be purchased at onfirenorcal.com. For more information contact Amanda George at (415) 614-5595.

All Catholic physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals are welcome to attend this meeting of the SF guild of the Catholic Medical Association which supports current and future physicians and healthcare professionals who wish to live by and promote the principles of the Catholic faith in the practice of medicine.

Handicapables was founded in San Francisco in 1965 to give the disabled and their caregivers and opportunity for monthly Mass, lunch and fellowship. Both the noon Mass and the lunch following are held in the lower halls of St. Mary’s Cathedral at 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco. RSVP by contacting Diane Prell at (415) 452-3500. Visit www.handicapables.com. Dates are subject to change.

The Good Shepherd Sisters invite you to their annual fundraiser for Good Shepherd Gracenter, whose mission is to help women without resources to break free of drug and alcohol addiction and create a hopeful future for themselves and others. The event will be Sunday, Sept. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. at Gracenter's Patio Espanol at 1310 Bacon St. in San Francisco. It includes lunch, a DJ, photo booth, silent auction, raffle and live auction. This year's theme is Stepping Stones to Success, a tribute to the board of Stepping Stone, San Francisco Women’s Rehabilitation Foundation, for their support. For ticketing/sponsorship info, please go to http://GSG19.givesmart.com. Or contact Sr. Marguerite at sr.marguerite@gsgracenter.org or call (628) 224-2050.

These free sessions provide information on the grief process, and tips on coping with the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by Deacon Christoph Sandoval 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Msgr. Bowe room (west side of parking lot level). For more information contact Sister Elaine at (415) 567-2020, ext. 218.

The National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi will celebrate a special Mass to mark the blessing and dedication of a new statue of St. Pio of Pietrelcina in the historic church. Reception to follow. Visit shrinesf.org or call (415) 986-4557 for more details.

Speaker Jonathan Fanning will present four habits that will transform your life on Sept. 27 from 6:30-10:30 p.m at St. Dominic Parish, 2390 Bush St., San Francisco. Held in the parish hall. This event is based on Matthew Kelly's book "The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic." Tickets are now available online at dynamiccatholic.com/sanfrancisco or call 859-980-7900.

Free monthly support session on the first Wednesday of the month is led by Deacon Christoph Sandoval. Located at St. Mary's Cathedral in the Msgr. Bowe on the west side of the parking lot. To register please contact Deacon Sandoval at 415-567-2020 Ext. 218 or csandoval@stmaryscathedralsf.org.

A semi-formal young adult dance sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Diocese of Santa Rosa from 7-10 p.m. at St. Hilary parish hall , 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon. All young adults ages 20-39, whether single, engaged, or married are welcome to attend. DJ Captain Falco will play a variety of pop, salsa, swing, and country music songs. Wine, cheese, desserts, coffee and dance lessons included. $20 in advance or $30 at the door. For more information contact Amanda George, coordinator of the Young Adult Ministry at georgea@sfarch.org, (415) 624-5595.

These free sessions provide information on the grief process, and tips on coping with the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by Deacon Christoph Sandoval 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Msgr. Bowe room (west side of parking lot level). For more information contact Sister Elaine at (415) 567-2020, ext. 218.

St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco’s annual awards dinner honors San Francisco Sheriff Vicki Hennessy. The Brennan Award celebrates those demonstrating exemplary humanitarian spirit in the Bay Area. Westin St. Francis Union Square, 335 Powell St., San Francisco. Visit svdp-sf.org or call Terry Hopper, (415) 757-6561.