You’re invited to an Afternoon Retreat with Fr. David Rider, “The Law of the Gift” sponsored by St. Francis Catholic Singles and the Goretti Group. Come away for a couple of hours to be inspired and refreshed on your journey towards becoming a more selfless, fulfilled person.  Afternoon will include talk, faith sharing, confessions and 5 pm Mass. (Optional) 6:15 Dinner afterwards at nearby pizzeria. Cost of the retreat—not including dinner– is $15.  Payment in advance is preferred with a check made out to CASH and mailed to the above address postmarked by Mon., Oct. 24.  For more information, email sfcssi@gmail.com.

Holy Family Church, 366 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY 10314.