Masses for Life planned


January 9, 2016 at 12:00a.m.

Masses for Life planned

YOUNGSTOWN

Bishop George V. Murry will celebrate two diocesan Masses for Life this month.

Masses will be at noon next Saturday at St. Paul Parish, 241 S. Main St., North Canton, and at 4 p.m. Jan. 24 at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St. The Mass at the cathedral will be preceded by a Holy Hour for Life from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Following each Mass for Life, there will be a reception including an “Expo” of respect life information.

At each Mass, expectant mothers, fathers and their families will be invited to receive a blessing for their unborn babies. The “Blessing of a Child in the Womb” was created to encourage prayer and recognition of the child in the womb and to foster respect for human life within society. There will be a blessing of pilgrims attending the March for Life on Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C., to remember the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.

All are welcome; no reservations are needed. Donations are appreciated. For information, call the Diocese of Youngstown Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at 330-744-8451.

Gospel hymns

youngstown

Faith Fellowship Church of God, 388 E. Midlothian Ave., will feature Claudine Bridges on the pipe organ from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by the service with Southern Gospel hymn singing with Phylis Vivod at the keyboard.

The Christian film “War Room” will be shown at 6 p.m. that night.

Pastor Jonathan Mitchell will preach at the morning service.

Healing series

CANFIELD

Healing Academy Level II will be presented at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 and 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at Lifecare Ministry Center, 5357 S. Raccoon Road.

This is a four-week series of DVDs by Dr. Grant Mullen followed by discussion. Topics include fear, healing, burnout and forgiveness.

Level I is not a prerequisite to taking Level II. Level I makeup classes will be available later. Sessions are free. Donations are welcome. A booklet is available for a $5 donation. Those planning to attend should call 330-503-1111, or email lorrministries@hotmail.com about which session and booklets.