Incarnation celebrates 80th anniversary
San Fernando Region Auxiliary Bishop Gerald Wilkerson presided at Incarnation Church's 80th anniversary Mass and festivities at the parish Oct. 28. Following the noon liturgy, the congregation walked across the street to the church's recently-acquired property which Bishop Wilkerson blessed with holy water.

Ministry fair draws record-breaking crowd in Northridge
Nearly 1,100 members of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Northridge turned out Nov. 10-11 for this year's expanded ministry fair, centered on the theme "God's Well Tended Flock." Following each weekend Mass, parishioners processed to the hall for a festive and informative event showcasing "stewardship in action" parish ministries.

As one of the parishes in the archdiocese participating in the Growing Stewards initiative this fall, OLL made its annual ministry fair a "destination" stewardship event with food, games, prize drawings and fellowship. Participants received a "sheep" sticker for every ministry booth visit; those collecting 15 stickers could redeem them for a grand prize drawing ticket.

Many of the attendees signed up to share their time and talent in one or more of the ministries, thereby experiencing stewardship for themselves. "It was uplifting, inspiring and rewarding to see so many parishioners showing solidarity and support for our parish lay ministry leaders," said Msgr. Peter Moran, pastor.

St. Charles Borromeo Choir featured in Christmas concerts
Two Christmas concerts featuring the St. Charles Borromeo Church Choir, directed by Paul Salamunovich, will be presented the next two Sundays.

On Dec. 9, the choir will perform at 3 p.m. at St. Victor Church, 8634 Holloway Dr., West Hollywood. Tickets are $10; call (310) 652-6477.

On Dec. 16, the choir will sing at 2:30 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, 10828 Moorpark St., North Hollywood. Tickets are $15 general and $10 for seniors and students; call (818) 766-3838.

Louisville HS nominated for Bravo Award
Louisville High School in Woodland Hills was recently named a nominee for the Music Center's 26th Annual BRAVO Awards, honoring teachers and schools for exemplary arts education. As one of 16 school nominees, Louisville is a contender for the $10,000 winning school prize.

BRAVO Award nominations are made by principals, faculty committees, superintendents or parents. Nominees must complete a rigorous application which is reviewed by a committee of educators and artists. Award winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner Feb. 27, 2008.

Alemany HS sets record in Thanksgiving food drive
Members of Alemany High School's faculty sort canned goods the week before Thanksgiving. The school's annual food drive set records, netting enough grocery and financial donations from students, parents and staff to provide a Thanksgiving dinner and one week's worth of provisions to 61 needy families in the North San Fernando Valley. According to Bob Warren, campus Christian service director, the recipient families "were most grateful for Alemany's kindness and care."