Prayer service

Prayer service
YOUNGSTOWN -- Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will have prayer service for the residents, family members and staff at Liberty Health Care at 2 p.m. May 13. A social will follow.
Spring banquet set
HUBBARD -- Crossing Paths Christian TV Ministry of Hermitage will have its spring banquet at the Brentford House in Hubbard at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Chaplain Ray Giunta will give his testimony of how he became a Christian after he was abandoned by this mother, about his career as a criminal investigator and cofounder of We Care Ministries. He is the author of the book "God at Ground Zero." The buffet is free, but individuals may sponsor a table of eight for $80. Reservations must be made by Monday. Call (724) 981-7777.
Parish mission planned
STRUTHERS -- St. Nicholas Catholic Church will have a parish mission at 7 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday followed by a social. The Rev. Britto Berchmans from the Archdiocese of Chicago will be the presenter. The topics are: Sunday, "Sin and Repentance"; Monday, "Money and Materialism"; and Tuesday, "Happiness and Fulfillment."
From 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, there will be a special presentation for married couples on "How to Never Fall Out of Love." Call (330) 755-9819.
Satellite seminar set
YOUNGSTOWN -- Christ Church Presbyterian will present a satellite seminar on "Postmodern Ministry" from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Call (330) 782-2611 to register.
Mother's Day dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- Young mothers who have made significant achievements will be honored when the Northeast Ohio District Young People Institute has a Mother's Day Banquet at 3 p.m. next Saturday at Mt. Olive Fire Baptized Holiness Church. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children age 7 and younger. Call (330) 746-2404.
Alternative healer
FOWLER -- Alternative healer Jonathan Davis of Asheville, N.C., has degrees in psychology, human services and ministerial counseling and 25 years of experience. He will present "The Time to Heal is Now" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Center of Balance, 5053 state Route 305. The cost of the talk is $10. Call (330) 856-3733.
Survey numbers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Catholic Charities Services of the Diocese of Youngstown recently completed the 2002 Annual Survey for Catholic Charities USA that shows giving is up.
The group helped a total of 38,126 people. That was a 75 percent increase in the total number served from 2001 to 2002. Housing counseling services offered through Catholic Charities Housing Opportunities also experienced a 25 percent increase from 2001 to 2002.
St. Lucy events
CAMPBELL -- St. Lucy Parish is having a variety of events this month, including recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday in May. At 10 a.m. Sunday, there will be First Mass with Holy Communion. A reception will follow. A St. Anthony Novena will be said from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Mother's Day lunch
YOUNGSTOWN -- Young children at Zion Christian School will host a luncheon for their mothers at 11:30 a.m. May 11. The theme is "Honor Thy Mother."
Guest speaker set
FARRELL, Pa. Triumph Christian Center will have a miracle and deliverance Service at 6:30 p.m. May 17. The guest speaker is A. D. Meeks from Jacksonville, Fla.
Children's event
HOWLAND -- Howland Community Church will present "Bubble Mania" for young children from 1-3 p.m. May 17. Call (330) 856-3628.