Send information on animal blessings

Send information on animal blessings

The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is Oct. 4. St. Francis is known for his love of all creatures.

A listing of pet blessings will be published on the Religion page Oct. 1. Send information to the Religion desk, The Vindicator, 107 Vindicator Square, Box 780, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0780; by fax to 330-747-6712; or by email to religion@vindy.com.

Keelings in concert

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The Keelings Family, southern Gospel singers of Hadley, Pa., will be in concert at 6 p.m. Oct. 2 at Zion Hill Church of the Brethren 14550 New Buffalo Road.

The family has sung together for 18 years.

An offering will be taken.

Conference set

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Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 471 Matthews Road, will host a Presbyterian Church in America fall conference next weekend.

For more information, visit www.cornerstonepch.org.

“Keep Right! Biblical Lessons on Life’s Relationships” will be presented by the Rev. David Bissett of Clifton Park Community Church, Clifton, N.Y. He graduated from Bethel Theological Seminary in Minnesota. He and his wife, Laurel, led a home-schooling cooperative, The Arbor. They home-schooled their seven children.

Sessions will be:

Friday, “Introduction of Seven Key Relationships and Relationships to Parents” at 7 p.m.

Oct. 1, “Relationships with Peers: Siblings, Spouses and Neighbors” at 7 p.m.

Oct. 2, “Relationships with Children” at 9:30 a.m., “Relationships with Those in Authority” at 10:55 a.m and “Relationships with Those Under Your Authority” at 6:30 p.m.

Blessing of animals

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A blessing of the animals and choral evensong will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., in honor of the Oct. 4 feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron of animals.

Those attending may bring their leashed pets or pets in carriers, stuffed animals and photos of pets.

Light refreshments (for both human and animal companions) will be served.

For more information, send email to stjohnohio@gmail.com or call 330-743-3175.

Camp meeting

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Dr. Michael and Pastor Jo Ann Pangio will host a camp meeting at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Abundant Harvest World Outreach Center, 104 Idelwood Road. Guest speakers will be apostle Greg Wilke and prophetess Helen Wilke.

For information, call 330-270-0046.

Honoring Ursulines

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During a Mass at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., will honor Ursuline sisters who served at the school and parish. They are Sisters Jeanne Cigolle, Miriam Engles, Teresa Winsen, Helen Shea, Helen Nordick, Charlotte Italiano, Darla Jean Vogelsang, Julia Baluch, Marilyn Hoover, Regina Rogers, Kathleen Minchin, Isabel Rudge, Mary Dunn, Norma Raupple, Lois Walter, Mary Ann Diersing, Mary Ellen Dean, Frances Marie Sopko and Rose Dailey.

Annual fall tea

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The Willing Workers Ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St., will observe the 65th annual fall tea at 4 p.m. Sunday in the S.P. Phillips Fellowship Hall. The theme is “Angels Watching Over Me.”

175th anniversary

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On Oct. 2, members of Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., will celebrate the 175th anniversary of its founding.

The celebration will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a history and grounds tour showcasing the church, gardens and church artifacts.

There will be a choral evensong service at 5 followed by a garden reception with entertainment by The Garrettones, a 22-two piece band that will play swing, polkas and 1940s and ‘50s hit parade.

The Right Rev. William Persell of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio will attend with the Rev. Jeff Baker officiating.

Choirs from other Episcopal churches in the area also will participate.

Ushering class

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The first class in Youngstown of the George T. Grier School of Ushering began in October of 2010 at Union Baptist Church. Fifteen churches are involved in the organization from which 47 students completed 32 hours of instruction and graduated on Aug. 21.

The 2011 class will begin Oct. 1 at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St. Classes take place from 10 a.m. to noon twice a month on Saturdays. Every usher who is trained will be able to usher in various churches and as a gropup at other functions.

Church ushering is an important duty in the church to keep order. Signals are used as a silent means of communication.

A church must be a member of the organization to participate in the school. For information, contact Kim Moses or Jacqueline Austin at Union Baptist Church at 330-746-1217 or John E. Smith at New Bethel at 330- 747-2125.

King’s Kids Club

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The King’s Kids Club of Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, will begin the fall semester from 4:45 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with the theme “There is Great Power in God’s Love.”

The free program is geared to children from preschool through sixth grade and features Bible study, crafts, music and dinner.

For information, call the church at 330-759-0118.

Gospel concert

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Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., will host a Gospel concert at 5 p.m. Oct. 2.

Featured will be Shelly and Corinthians Gospel Singers and other Gospel groups.

The program is free; the theme is “We’ve Come This Far by Faith.”

Ancient rituals

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The Rev. Andrew Gromm, pastor of St.Michael Orthodox Church, 127 Steel St., conducts a weekly lesson at 6 p.m. Thursdays on ancient rituals of the church. The same lesson is offered at 4 p.m. Fridays.

Lessons will focus on the liturgy’s origins from the first to fourth centuries, but also beyond this era.

Father Gromm also preaches the Gospel and church history at noon Saturdays on WSOM, AM 600 on the show, “On Earth As In Heaven.

Benefit concert

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A benefit concert is planned at 7 p.m. Oct.13 in William W. Orr Auditorium at Westminster College for New Wilmington Mission Conference’s Anderson Amphitheater.

Building 429 and Leeland, Dove Award-winning bands, will perform on the Sounds of Hope tour with Royal Tailor.

Tickets are $25 and $15; call 724-946-7354. Tickets will be available at the door if not sold out.

Women’s conference

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Sheila Walsh, Inspirational Women of Faith speaker, worship leader and recording artist, will present a one-day Women’s Conference, ”The Shelter of God’s Promises,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main St.

Performing will be Jennifer Thigpen, Women of Faith Praise Team leader.

Tickets are $30 and include a box lunch.

For more information, call 330-542-3112.

Life Chain events

Two locations in the Mahoning Valley will be the sites of anti-abortion events on National Life Chain Sunday on Oct. 2.

The Warren event will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Elm Road N. at Atlantic Avenue NE; call Jim Earl at 330-889-3722 for details.

In Youngstown, the event will be from 2 to 3 p.m. at Market Street at Midlothian Boulevard; call Melinda Knight at 330-744-8451, ext. 289.

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.

Conference set

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The Rev. John and Filese Hauser of SGMM Ministries, Oklahoma City, Okla., will present a conference of word and song at 7 p.m. Oct. 3-6 at Bethseda Ministries, 12740 W. South Range Road.

For information, call Pastors Ed and Melva Libb at 330-337-9427. There is no fee but an offering will be taken.

Revival planned

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The Rev. Jack Pettis of Mount Zion Baptist Church will speak at a revival planned at 7 p.m. Oct. 3-7 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 747 Willow St.

Host pastor is the Rev. C.L. Ellis.

Lucille Orr Ministries

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Lucille Orr Ministries will host a “Queen for a Day” event from 10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Lifecare Ministry Center.

No phone reservations will be accepted.

Mail in reservation with check for $15 to Lucille Orr Ministries, 5357 S. Raccoon Road, Canfield, OH 44406, and include name, address, city, phone number and email.

Learning session

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

Bible study

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A Bible study is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Michael Orthodox Church, 127 Steel St.

The Rev. Andrew Gromm presents the early Christian interpretation of Scripture, which represents the original Apostolic message.