Nun has 100th birthday

Nun has 100th birthday
VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- Sister Mary Rose Scheetz, a sister of the Humility of Mary at the Villa Maria Community Center, celebrated her 100th birthday Friday. She was born in Canton, the oldest child of Thomas and Rose Gladieux Scheetz. She was baptized Mary Josephine at St. John the Baptist at in Canton. She entered the order Aug. 14, 1919, began her novitiate and received her religious name, Sister Mary Rose, on Dec. 25, 1919, and professed her first vows Dec. 26, 1921. She made her final vows Feb. 11, 1925.
She's a graduate of St. John College in Cleveland and completed training at the Cleveland College of Massage in 1930. She taught at schools throughout the area and helped create the physical therapy department at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in the 1930s. She retired in 1987 but still serves in the prayer ministry.
Good Friday breakfast
YOUNGSTOWN -- The YMCA will have its annual Good Friday breakfast and service from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. March 29. M. Bruce Beard, who has led the YMCA's men's fellowship Bible study Thursday mornings for three years, will be the speaker. Music will be provided by Tabernacle Presbyterian Church's praise team. Tickets are $7 a person or $54 for a table of eight. Call (330) 744-8411.
Glee club performs
YOUNGSTOWN -- Morehouse College's Glee Club, a 44-man group from the historic black college in Atlanta, Ga., will perform at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Ministries International. Call (330)747-4445.
Meatout set
BOARDMAN -- The Boardman Seventh-day Adventist Church will have a program on the economic and health dangers of meat during the annual Great American Meatout on March 17. Finger foods of nonanimal origin will be available at 4 p.m. Pastor Larry Belknap will discuss "God's Health Plan for Us" at 5:30 p.m., followed by a question and answer period. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children age 5 to 10. Make reservations by Sundayby calling (330) 568-0600.
Renewal program
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- New Springfield United Methodist Church will have a renewal program featuring Dr. Earl H. Bailey, founder of the Word for the World ministry. The schedule is: Sunday: A service at 10:45 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner; service, 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday: Bible study, 10:30 a.m. to noon, followed by lunch; service, 7 p.m. Call (330) 549-2670.
Lenten retreat set
AUSTINTOWN -- The Rev. Dr. Peter Galadza from the University of Ottawa will be the leader of a Lenten retreat titled, "Worship and Life, What's the Connection?" on March 17. A service at 11 a.m. will be followed by a lunch and the program. Call (330) 792-8555 by Thursday to make reservations.
Interfaith dinner
NILES -- The 36th annual Niles Interfaith Dinner will be at 6 p.m. April 7 at St. Stephen School. The event is sponsored by St. Stephen Church and Southside Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Bernard Oakes, former pastor of Niles First Christian Church and current pastor of Lordstown Christian Church, will be the speaker. The cost is $7. Tickets are available at participating churches or by calling (330) 652-0630.
Jews for Jesus speaker
ASHTABULA -- Cyril Gordon of Jews for Jesus will discuss "Christ in the Passover" at 7 p.m. March 20 at First Assembly of God. Call (440) 7720.