Church anniversary

Church anniversary

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In celebration of the 86th anniversary of Pilgrim Baptist Church, 67 McClure St., the Total Praise and Worship Choir, directed by Charles Robinson, will host a musical at 5 p.m. Oct. 22.

Special guests will be The Disciples, Karen Fears, Phillips Chapel Male Chorus, Johnny Wallace, Phyllis Weeden-Oliver and others. The theme for the anniversary is “The Evangelistic Church is Dressed for Success.”

The celebration will continue at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 with the Rev. Julius Davis and congregation from Friendship Baptist Church in Girard as guests.

All events are free and open to all.

The Rev. Lee T. Rucker Jr. is host pastor.

Labyrinth walk

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Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center will host the last labyrinth walk of the season from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The theme is “Awaken to Gratefulness.” Sister Therese Pavilonis will offer a brief history. Registration is not required but appreciated. Free-will offerings accepted. For more information, call 724-964-8886.

Ignatian spirituality

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LightWorks is a group introduction to Ignatian spirituality and the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Each session offers presentations on prayer and practices, with time for reflection and sharing, in order to deepen one’s relationship with Christ in the world.

Sessions will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 20 and 27 and Dec. 4 and 11 at the Ursuline Center, 4250 Shields Road.

St. Ignatius, as a layperson, developed what he called “spiritual exercises,” to help people find wholeness and happiness by living according to their true purpose in God.

For more information or registration, send email to ewalshnovotny@zoomin-ternet.net or call 330-533-3831. The website is www.TheUrsulineCenter.org.

Memorial Mass

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The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments granted an indult Sept. 6 to the Diocese of Youngstown to insert into its particular liturgical calendar an optional memorial Mass of Blessed John Paul II that may be celebrated on Oct. 22 of each year beginning in 2011.

The same indult grants to the newly merged parishes of Christ our King, St. Joseph and St. Pius X in Warren, the name of Blessed John Paul II Parish.

In special observance of the recent beautification of John Paul II, Bishop George V. Murry also has designated the fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 29, 2012, for the priests of the diocese to celebrate with the faithful a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the new Blessed John Paul II.

Dinner, discussion

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Is honesty always the best policy? What about when no harm is done to another by a less than honest statement? Do we live in a culture of dishonesty? How can we reduce dishonesty in our homes, schools and workplaces? These and other questions will be the basis for a dinner and discussion Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Girard, 890 Churchill Road. Supper begins at 5 p.m. and discussion at 6.

Visitors are expected and welcome at both. For information, contact the pastor, the Rev. Deborah Dockstader, at 330-505-1192.

Choir day

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Elizabeth Baptist Church, 1210 Himrod Ave., will host the annual choir day with a musical event featuring choirs and soloists from area churches at 5 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. J.D. Heard is pastor.

Family festival

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Liberty Bible Church, 2111 Sodom-Hutchings Road, will sponsor a fall family festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Guest speaker will be Eric Hassler, a missionary to Trinidad. There also will be a chili cookoff, games, family photos, petting zoo, contests and food.

Ministry in music

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Terry and Diane McCabe will minister in song today at Second Chance Community Outreach Ministry, 1747 S. Raccoon Road Suite No. 1.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. with music at 6. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

The McCabes’ performance is part of an ongoing Christian music ministry series being offered at Second Chance, which provides free hot meals to the community the third Saturday of each month and will soon be opening a food pantry and clothing closet.

The McCabes, a husband and wife duo, have recorded several CDs featuring their original songs and serve as worship leaders at Austintown Baptist Church.

Flo Gadd, who serves on the worship team at Hope Baptist Church in Girard and as director of The Guitar Ministry, also will share a song.

For more information, call Dave Fidram at 330-301-6501.

Learning session

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Subdeacon George Mansour leads talks on church history and ancient beliefs at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Mark’s Antiochian Church, 3560 Logan Way.

Revival planned

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Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road, will host a revival at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 23 and 7 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 with guest speaker, G. Richard “Ricky” Riggs. He and his wife, Barbara, are founders of Oak Springs Ministry and he is pastor of River Christian Fellowship Church in Empire, Ohio.

Maurice Hatcher will provide music at the evening services.

Theology on Tap

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Theology on Tap, Mahoning County Chapter, will meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St. Matt Abramoski will discuss “The Christian Response to Violence.”

Theology on Tap is an outreach to and collaboration with young adult Catholics from 18 to 39 years old in pursuit of spiritual growth. For information, call Pina Vargo at 330-651-6700 or send email to TOTMCC@gmail.com. No reservations are necessary.

Guest speaker

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Fred Lee, who established the ministry Full Throttle Gospel, will speak Sunday at Log Cabin Ministries, 565 North Canfield-Niles Road (Ohio 46).

The service starts at 6 p.m. and Lee will preach and share his original music.

Log Cabin is a church plant through the Steel Baptist Association. Regular services start at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Prayer and Bible study starts at 6 p.m. Saturdays.

For information, contact Pastor Terry Snyder at 330-360-7346.

Art retreat planned

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Villa Maria Education and Spirituality will offer an “Art Retreat: Discovering God in the Creating of Mandalas!” from 7 p.m. Thursday through Oct. 23.

Mandalas are circular forms that can be symbols of life’s journey and tools for inner insight. Using different media, participants will create mandalas and use them as a resource for prayer.

Sister Paulette Kirschensteiner, who has taught art students from kindergarten through college, will lead the retreat. Materials will be supplied. No previous art experiences are necessary.

Program cost is $295 and includes overnight accommodations, materials and meals. A commuter rate of $240 and a per day rate of $100 is also available. Registration is required; call 724-964-8886 or go to villaprograms.org.

Prayer breakfast

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The American Clergy Leadership Conference, United Federation of Churches, will sponsor an interfaith prayer breakfast at 11 a.m. Oct. 22 at Celebrity Fashions Hall, 2520 South Ave. Speaker will be Bishop Lillie B. North, pastor of Friends House Chapel Church.

There is a $10 donation; reservations are due by Wednesday by calling 330-747-3610. A percentage offunds from the breakfast will go to the chapel for repairs.

Priest is on the air

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The Rev. Andrew Gromm, pastor of St.Michael Orthodox Church, 127 Steel St., teaches the Gospel and church history from the ancient Eastern Christian perspective. “On Earth As In Heaven” is the name of the radio show airing at noon Saturdays on WSOM AM 600.

Father Gromm leads a Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Michael Orthodox Church and focuses on early Christian interpretation of Scripture, which represents the original Apostolic message.

Pastor anniversary

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The Rev. Harold Logan will mark his 13th anniversary at Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., during services Sunday. The Rev. Henry McNeil, assistant pastor at Elizabeth Baptist Church, will speak at 11 a.m. and the Rev. Sylvia Jennings of Oak Baptist Church will speak at 4 p.m.

Church anniversary

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Coalburg United Methodist Church, 1906 Wick Campbell Road, will celebrate its 140th anniversary on Oct. 23. There will be a homecoming service at 4 p.m. with the theme of music. A meal will follow.

No outdoor Mass

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A Mass set for 10 a.m.Sunday in Wick Park by St. Patrick Church has been canceled.

Submit information on services for veterans

The Vindicator will publish a list of religious services honoring veterans.

Information should be submitted by 5 p.m. Nov. 2 for publication Nov. 5; Veterans Day is Nov. 11.

Send information by email to religion@vindy.com., mail to the religion desk at The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown 44501-0780, or by fax to 330-747-6712.