Appreciation service

Appreciation service
YOUNGSTOWN -- A musical appreciation service for pianist Cynthia Hendrix will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at Anointing Force World Outreach Church.
Women's conference
FARRELL, Pa. -- New & amp; Living Way Apostolic Women of the Word presents the 13th annual Women's Conference at 927 Lee Ave. The theme is: "That I May Know Him"
At 7:30 p.m. Friday, the guest speaker will be Lora Adams-King of the Erie Street Church of God in Franklin, Pa. Next Saturday, there will be a seminar with sessions for ages 12 to 25. The guest speaker will be Pastor Judy Yost of Morning Star Church in Grove City, Pa. At 6 p.m. that day, the guest speaker will be Lisa McCoy of New & amp; Living Way Apostolic Church.
Grants awarded
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Office of Social Action of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has awarded money locally to Operation Rice Bowl for hunger relief and Catholic Campaign for Human Development grants for social justice efforts.
Seventy-five percent of the funds received in both annual local collections are forwarded to the national office of Catholic Relief Services/Operation Rice Bowl and the National Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
In 2002, local Catholics contributed $77,533 to Operation Rice Bowl. Locally, the Office of Social Action granted $19,950, its local 25 percent share, to various groups.
By county, the amounts were Ashtabula $3,300; Columbiana, $2,700; Mahoning, $5,100; Portage, $3,400; Trumbull, $2,000; Stark, $3,450.
Some $14,000, or 25 percent of the total Campaign for Human Development funds, have been distributed locally. The amounts by county, are Ashtabula, $5,000; Mahoning, $4,000; Stark, $2,000; Trumbull, $1,000; Portage, $2,000.
Women's committee
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Committee on Women's Issues in the Church has been revived in the six-county Diocese of Youngstown with 21 members being named.
The purpose of the committee is to serve as a consultative body to promote the spirituality of Catholic women in accord with church teachings and traditions, plan and promote programs or forums on women's issues in accord with church documents and Gospel values, and support and collaborate with other women's organizations in the church.
Members and their parishes are: Eileen Novotny, chairperson, director of the diocesan Office of Lay Ministry Formation and member of St. Michael Parish, Canfield; Deborah Algeri, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Canton; Fran Amer, director of the diocesan Office of Worship and member of St. Michael Parish; Mary Lou Baranack, St. Joseph Parish, Austintown; Sister Joyce Candidi, director of the diocesan Office of Vowed Religious; Madeline Cuzic, Holy Family Parish, Poland; Therese Esmont, St. John the Baptist Parish, Canton; Elizabeth Francis, Immaculate Conception Parish, Ravenna; Jacqueline Futey, St. Charles Parish, Boardman; Patricia Guidos, St. Matthias Parish, Youngstown; Mary Ann Huff, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, East Palestine; Jan Huter, St. Joseph Parish, Mantua; Nan Johnston, St. Peter Parish, Canton; Diana Leone, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Youngstown; Nancy Maier, St. Joseph Parish, Massillon; Sister Therese Ann Rich, Canfield; Carmel Roebke, Immaculate Heart Parish, Kent; Melinda Smith, St. Charles Parish; Mickey Wolf, St. Paul Parish, North Canton; Bonnie Workman, Sts. Philip & amp; James Parish, Canal Fulton; and Patricia Yovich, Mother of Sorrows Parish, Ashtabula.
Director named
YOUNGSTOWN -- Brother Dominic Calabro of the Society of St. Paul was appointed Pastoral director of the Catholic Television Network of Youngstown (CTNY) by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin effective Sept. 3.
The pastoral director provides direction to productions and theological insight in the evaluation and development of programs at CTNY. He oversees the ETC/CTNY program schedule; acquires new programing; produces, directs and edits productions from the CTNY studio and events at St. Columba cathedral; and encourages development of telecommunications as a church ministry. He was executive producer for CTNY from 1986-96.
Youth fest scheduled
NORTH LIMA -- The Youth Fest 2002 sponsored by the Beaver Clergy Association will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at South Range High School. The $5 admission includes pizza and soft drinks. It will include a concert by alternative Christian rock band Know Peace and entertainment and testimony by former drug addict K.P. Westmoreland, founder and president of Y.E.S. Ministries. Call (330) 549-2333
Labyrinth Walk
VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- EverGreen will present a Labyrinth Walk from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Villa Maria Community Center. The theme is: "Steps to a Grateful Heart." Call (724) 964-8920 Ext. 3387
Novena scheduled
COLUMBIANA -- St. Jude Church will have the St. Jude Novena at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 through Oct. 25. A Mass will be at 9 a.m. Oct. 28, the feast day of St. Jude.
Children's day service
GIRARD -- Girard First United Methodist Church will commemorate National Children's Day with a special service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Children's carnival games will follow.
Leadership training
YOUNGSTOWN -- Sounds of distinction Ministries is offering "The School of Prophets" leadership training at New Beginnings Outreach Ministries at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5, 12, 19. Registration forms are available at the church. Call (330) 399-2971.
Anniversary program
YOUNGSTOWN -- Jerusalem Baptist Church will celebrate the second anniversary of Pastor Derrick H. Anderson Sr. at 5 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be Pastor Rodrick L. Hennings, the pastor of Zion Dominion Church in Buffalo, N.Y.
Revival services
YOUNGSTOWN -- Community Fellowship Church of God will have revival services at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 to 29. The guest speaker will be Timothy Wisecup. There will be prayers for the sick. Call (330) 792-5802.
Service changed
NORTH LIMA -- The Saturday Church at Glenellen, 9661 Market St., has changed its worship hour from 7 to 3:30 p.m. The request for change came from two sources: people who do not drive at night, and those who have family plans on Saturday evening. The newly-launched Saturday-only church is designed as an alternative for those who have other commitments on Sunday. Communion is celebrated at each service.
President to speak
LIBERTY -- David Zanotti, president of The Ohio Roundtable, and The Ohio Freedom Forum will speak at 10 a.m. Sunday at First Christian Assembly. The Ohio Roundtable is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and research organization. The Ohio Freedom Forum is a citizen-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting positive alternative in public policy. Zanotti has been the host of The Public Square radio program since 1989 that provides daily news and commentary on 22 stations in Ohio and surrounding states.
Anniversary program
YOUNGSTOWN -- Canaan Missionary Baptist Church will have a 25th Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Service for Pastor Cornelius Booker Sr. at 4 p.m. Sunday. The speaker will be the Rev. Walter Humphrey, pastor of the New Joshua Baptist Church in Cleveland.
Former biker talks
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Ron DePriest, a former member of an outlaw motorcycle gang, will speak at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. at Monday at Living Word Christian Center. Call (724) 588-2140.
Seminars, service set
YOUNGSTOWN -- Christ Church Presbyterian is offering two seminars and a service.
A satellite seminar, "Why Believe the Bible?" will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Pre-registration is required. Call (330) 782-2611.
The church will offer a healing prayer service at 7 p.m. Oct. 20. The service is for those in need of physical, spiritual, emotional or relational healing. Time will be allowed for personal ministry.
A satellite seminar, "Thrive! Becoming a Woman of Influence" will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 9. The program will feature Kay Arthur, Joyce Meyer, Alicia Williamson, Janet Parshall, Becky Tirabassi, Lisa Beamer and John Maxwell.
For information on the registration fee, which includes lunch, call (330) 782-2611.
Programs at Trinity
NILES -- Trinity Lutheran Church is offering two programs.
The Tender Loving Care Play Group for children up to age 4 will be offered from 10:30 a.m. until noon Thursdays starting this Thursday. Call (330) 652-6078.
The church will also have an open house for a guided stained-glass window tour in conjunction with Trinity's 82nd Anniversary. The tour will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 3. A fellowship will follow.
Padre Pio group meets
HUBBARD -- The Sacred Heart Padre Pio Prayer Group Holy Hour will be at 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at St. Patrick Church. Literature on Padre Pio will be available. Call (330) 534-9120
Annual banquet set
HUBBARD -- Hubbard Christians in Action, a group of seven Hubbard churches, will have its annual banquet at 6 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Brentford House. The speaker will be Larry Kannal from Kent. The cost is $10. Reservations are due by Oct. 24. Contact either Central Christian, Coalburg United Methodist, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, Grace Lutheran or St. Patrick Catholic churches.