Saturday, February 21, 2015
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of Palm Sunday, March 29; Holy Thursday, April 2; Good Friday, April 3; Holy Saturday, April 4; and Easter, April 5.
Deadline to submit information is 5 p.m. March 25. Publication will be March 28.
Information should include the denomination and name of the church, address, city or suburb, the day, time, type of service, your name and a phone number for verification.
Send the information by email to religion@vindy.com., mail to the religion desk at The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, OH 44501-0780, or by fax to 330-747-6712.
Lent book study
GIRARD
A Lenten book study and discussion on “What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian – A Guide to What Matters Most” will start at 7 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Girard, 890 Churchill Road, and continue on Sundays.
Pastor and author Martin Thielen has compiled a list of 10 things people need to believe, and 10 things they don’t need to believe, in order to be a Christian.
For more information or to order a book, call the pastor at 330-505-1192.
Lenten speakers
BOARDMAN
Christian Formation Commission of St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive, will sponsor Lenten speakers from 7:40 to 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays, starting next week, in the St. Matthew Room. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Presenting “Their Stories Make a Difference” will be Ryan Teti, parishioner, next week; Knights of Columbus representative, March 4; Sue Trewella, parishioner, March 11; Dr. Lois Cavucci, Lumen Christi Catholic Schools president/chief executive officer, March 18; and representatives of eighth-grade Confirmation class, March 25.
For information, call the church at 330-758-2325.
Male choruses
YOUNGSTOWN
New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., will present male choruses at 5 p.m. Sunday with the theme, “Walk With Me Lord”
Lenten study
YOUNGSTOWN
Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Canfield Road, will conduct a Lenten study.
Sessions will take place Wednesdays, starting next week, through March 25. Participants will gather at 5:30 p.m. for a bring-your-own dinner with coffee and lemonade provided. Devotions will take place at 6:15 p.m. followed by classes at 7.
Topics: “Getting a Handel on the Messiah” with Joan Gent; “Issues Concerning Life and Death; Are You Prepared?” with Don Lepore and Rev. Duane Jesse; “Claimed, Gathered, Sent” with Becky and Wayne Tennant; and “The 7 Habits of Jesus” with Carol Ann Schneider.
Hearts and Voices
CAMPBELL
Hearts and Voices Save Our Church Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Archangel Michael Hall, 401 12th St.
Parishioners of Christ, the Good Shepherd Parish with St. Lucy/Sts. Rosa de Lima and St. John the Baptist Churches are urged to attend.
A recent letter to the parish said that pastoral and financial councils have met and gave no clear recommendation. It was noted the parish can not maintain three churches and sites financially. It was announced two would eventually close.
The parish includes St. Joseph the Provider Church, which is the site for weekend Masses and major feasts.