Catholic newspaper wins award for terror article

Catholic newspaper winsaward for terror article
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Catholic Exponent has received a first-place award for "Best Editorial on a National or International Issue," written by editor Lou Jacquet.
The award in the category for diocesan newspapers with a circulation of 40,001 was given during the May 28-30 Catholic Press Association convention in Atlanta. Some 300 journalists attended.
The winning editorial, "War on Terrorism Must Not Degenerate into Vigilantism" was published in the Sept. 27, 2002, Exponent.
The award marked the seventh time in the past eight years that the Exponent has been honored at the CPA with a total of 11 awards in eight categories.
Commenting on the editorial, the judges wrote: "Jacquet counsels caution at a time when emotion could easily get the upper hand. He avoids preachiness and emphasizes that we are a nation of laws. This editorial, with its eloquent way of stating things ("the killers become the killed") argues its point well."
Caffey Brothers to sing
YOUNGSTOWN -- A gospel musical to benefit the building fund of Beulah Temple United Holy Church of America will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The Caffey Brothers Gospel Singers of Youngstown, including Marvin, Sam, Joseph and the Rev. Paul Caffey, have been singing for more than 50 years. Harry Clinkscale will be the featured soloist. Call (330) 747-3155.
175th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN -- Four Mile Run Christian Church, 701 N. Four Mile Run Road, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a service at 4 p.m. Sunday. Fellowship, with coffee and doughnuts, will be at 9 a.m.; Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.; and worship is at 10:30 a.m.
The church began June 16, 1828, as Austintown Christian Church and changed its name to Four Mile Run Christian Church in 1950.
Services were first held in an old schoolhouse on the northwest corner of Lanterman Road and Four Mile Road. In 1830, the church secured the land for its first building at the northeast corner of the intersection.
The second building was erected in the late 1850s or early 1860s at a cost of approximately $800 to $1,100. The building was remodeled in 1897, 1911 and 1948.
The church moved into its current building in 1969. The cost of the present structure was $250,000.
Several other churches have their roots in Four Mile Run. They include First Christian of Girard, First Christian of Youngstown, Wickliffe Christian Church, Mineral Ridge Church of Christ, and First Christian Church of Columbiana. The first church's women's missionary society was organized in 1883. The first full-time minister served from 1889 to 1902.
79th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- New Bethel Baptist Church is celebrating its 79th anniversary at 5 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Michael Harrison of Union Baptist Church will be guest speaker, and members of his church will be guests.
Pastor-elect rites
YOUNGSTOWN -- Canaan Missionary Baptist Church will honor its pastor-elect, the Rev. Dr. Edgar Fisher Jr., with preinstallation programs at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Area pastors and their congregations will be guests. The Rev. Avan M. Odom and his congregation at New Fellowship Baptist Church of Warren will be the guests for the installation at 4 p.m. June 29.
Interim pastor chosen
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Willis F. Kearns Jr. was named interim pastor of Faith Community Church on June 1. He's a resident of Sharon, Pa. Call (330) 782-9338.
Family and Friends Day
YOUNGSTOWN -- Kenny Eldridge of the Jesus Celebration Choir will be the speaker during the Family and Friends Day at 5 p.m. June 29 at Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ.
Polka Mass tonight
WARREN -- A Polka Mass will be celebrated in English by the Rev. George Balasko at 7 p.m. today in St. Mary Church. Music will be provided by Rex Tanieri and his band. An offering will be accepted and refreshments will follow.