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Send details 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 Sept. 27. Information must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 24. Send information to the Religion desk, The Vindicator, 107 Vindicator Square, Box 780, Youngstown, OH 44501-0780; by fax to 330-747-6712; or by email to religion@vindy.com.

Day of prayer

LIBERTY

Unity Centre for Spiritual Living, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, will conduct a 24-hour prayer vigil from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 p.m. Thursday on the theme “We Are the Light of the World: Let Your Light Shine!”

The vigil will start with a prayer service and conclude with a candlelight walk to the Angel Garden, where a closing prayer will take place.

The local church will join Silent Unity, an international, transdenominational, 24/7 prayer ministry, for the 21st annual Unity World Day of Prayer.

Visit www.worlddayofprayer.org.

Anniversary event

YOUNGSTOWN

The Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a wedding anniversary celebration to honor couples who are observing their 25th, 40th, 50th or more anniversaries in 2014 at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton.

Couples planning to attend must register at their parish office by Sept. 19.

The celebration will include Mass with Bishop George V. Murry, renewal of marriage vows, a personalized certificate for each couple and a reception for couples and their families.

For information, call David Schmidt, director of the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Ministry, at 330744-8451.

Bible study

NEW WILMINGTON, PA.

A study of the Book of Revelations is planned at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, starting next week, at New Life Baptist Church, 3414 state Route 208.

For information, call 724-946-2816.

ACTION caucus

YOUNGSTOWN

ACTION plans a clergy caucus breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., with the Rev. Kenneth Simon, host pastor, and Pastor J. Dwayne Heard, ACTION clergy chairperson.

The Rev. Dr. James Baber of Eastern Gateway Community College will discuss “Our Faiths, Values and Traditions” for members of Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods.

Reservations are requested by Thursday at jdwayneheard@aol.com.

Rally Day event

CANFIELD

A Rally Day kickoff to celebrate family Christian education will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St.

Children from 3 years old through sixth grade and their parents are welcome.

There will be a blessing of backpacks at 5 p.m. today and 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Ministry fair

POLAND

Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, will sponsor a ministry fair from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday in fellowship hall to showcase committees and ministries including small-group ministries and Christian education.

The public is welcome.