St. Brendan church to honor pastor

May 23, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

YOUNGSTOWN

The parish community of St. Brendan Parish, 2800 Oakwood Ave., will honor and commemorate its pastor, Father William “Bill” Loveless, on June 7.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Father Loveless was ordained June 7, 1975, by Bishop James W. Malone in St. Columba Cathedral and has served as associate and pastor in various churches throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

He has served as pastor of St. Brendan Parish since 2011, and has been the spiritual advisor for the Cursillo movement. He has worked on further development of Hispanic ministry in his parish.

Father Loveless’ anniversary celebration will begin with Mass at 10 at St. Brendan Church, followed by a reception in Maxwell Hall. Family and special friends have been invited to join the parish congregation for this event. A parish gift and several musical tributes will be presented.

For further information, contact Parish Council chairwoman, Rosie Marich, at 330-792-5694.

‘Feel the Spirit’ performance planned

BOARDMAN

The Chancel Choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, will present “Feel the Spirit” by John Rutter on Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

The heritage of the African-American spiritual has fired the imagination of composers and performers for more than 100 years.

John Rutter, inspired by the vocal artistry of a mezzo soloist, wrote this cycle of spirituals for soloist, choir and orchestra.

Susan Shafer is the soloist accompanied by piano and clarinet with the choir joined by Dana School of Music students.

“Feel the Spirit” premiered in Carnegie Hall in June 2001.

In honor of Memorial Day, World War II Navy veteran Robert Thomas and his son, David Thomas, Marine veteran of the Gulf and Iraq wars, will present the colors, and the choir will open the service with Peter Wilhousky’s arrangement of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

For information, call the church at 330-758-4513.

Friends, Family Day at St. John church

STRUTHERS

St. John African Methodist Church, 97 W. Washington St., will have Friends and Family Day on May 31. It will begin with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., followed by morning worship service at 11 a.m. A luncheon and fellowship will follow.

All are welcome, and attendees are asked to notify Eunice Curtis at 330-755-0130.

Pentecost lecture

YOUNGSTOWN

The Place Where the Lord Provides, 104 W. Evergreen Ave., will present a lecture by Minister David Whitfield, of Severn, Md., on Pentecost at 3 p.m. Sunday

Bible study class

YOUNGSTOWN

Second Chance Outreach Ministry, 3415 Canfield Road, will start a Bible study class on June 6 at 6 p.m.

It will examine the book of John verse by verse.

For information, contact Pastor Dave at 330-301-6501.