‘Saturday Night Light’

‘Saturday Night Light’

BROOKFIELD

Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove St., will have “Saturday Night Light,” a modern, casual worship service, at 6 p.m. today.

New Bethel Church OKs 2017 budget

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New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., recently adopted its 2017 budget in the amount of $569,571.

Of this amount, $360,621 will be used for general expenses; $90,950 for benevolences and missions; and $118,000 for building fund and improvements.

Officers elected for 2017 are Michel Lyons, deacon board, chairman; Ike Henry, general treasurer; Julius Livas, trustee board chairman; Reuben Gordon Sr., benevolent treasurer; Juanita Davis, church clerk; Jeanette Miller, deaconess board chairwoman; Lois York, church school superintendent; Lyons, Christian education director; and Tazwell Franklin, financial secretary.

Missions Annual Day

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The Gregory Mission of Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., will celebrate its Missions Annual Day at noon Monday. The theme will be “Praise and Magnify God in Song.”

Catholic men conference

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The Catholic Men’s Fellowship of the Diocese of Youngstown’s fifth “Gathering of Catholic Men” Conference will take place March 4 at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 2121 Reno Drive (on the corner of state Route 62 and California Avenue).

The conference begins at 8 a.m. with a closing Mass celebrated by Bishop George V. Murry at 4 p.m. The conference will include a day of speakers, music, fellowship and much more.

For information, contact Glenn Kerr at 330-499-4030 or visit www.cmfdoy.org. Pre-registration ticket deadline is next Saturday.

Individual tickets are $35. Tickets for students age 13-21 are $10. Individual tickets are available at the parish office. The ticket price includes lunch. Parking is free.

Learn history, tradition of Yemenite Jews

YOUNGSTOWN

The Jewish Community Center invites the public to enter the world of the Jewish-Yemen tradition. Learn about the fascinating history of Yemenite Jews including their immigration to Israel and the difficulties of assimilation.

A traditional Yemenite dinner will be served. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in the JCC Multi-Purpose Room, 505 Gypsy Lane. Ticket prices are $10 for JCC members and $15 for nonmembers. Space is limited, so RSVP to Gon Erez by Monday. For information, visit www.jccyoungstown.org.

Eddie James at New Life

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Pastors Jesse and Natalie Griffin of Kingdom Reign International Ministries welcome you to Eddie James: Magnify.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with worship at 7 on Feb. 20 at New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road. Admission is free.

For information, visit www.KingdomFire.info.

Course covers basics of prison ministry

CANTON

An upcoming course offered by the Office of Lay Ministry Formation of the Diocese of Youngstown will cover the basics of prison ministry for those who are interested in learning about this ministry. This course will meet on six-consecutive Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 beginning March 2 at Christ the Servant, 833 39th St. NW.

Participants will learn how to get started from a theological, logistical and practical ministry perspective all in the context of prayer, fellowship and networking with others interested in prison ministry in Stark and Portage counties. The course also will discuss other opportunities, such as ministry to the families of those incarcerated and re-entry ministry.

This program is co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Criminal Justice and Prison Ministries. For information, contact Pete Schafer, director of the Office of Evangelization and Pastoral Planning, 330-744-8451, ext. 289, or pschafer@youngstowndiocese.org. Information, and registration materials also can be found on the lay ministry website: www.doy.org/index.php/diocesan-offices/lay-ministry.

Registration deadline is Feb. 27.

St. Rose plans annual ‘Winter Warm-Up’

GIRARD

The annual “Winter Warm-Up” at St. Rose Church will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 26 in St. Rose Rosetta Hall, 48 E. Main St.

This year, the annual event will feature Homemade Soup Brunch for $1.25. In keeping with the church’s celebration of its 125th anniversary, a variety of soups will be sold at $1.25 per large bowl.

Take-outs also will be sold after the 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses. Pizza will be sold, as will baked goods and pop. Tickets are available at the parish office ahead of time or will be sold at the door for $1.25.

An “All Gift Card” Auction is planned. Gift cards or monetary donations toward their purchase are needed. Donations can be dropped off in the Sunday collection basket or at the parish house. Put them in a sealed envelope marked: Attention: Jan Knight. Write your name and the words “Auction” on the outside of the envelope.

Those interested in volunteering to help with the event should call Cathy Milligan at 330-759-7949 as soon as possible.

Discernment Retreat weekend scheduled

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If you are a man who is 18 to 50 years old and looking to gain insight on God’s call for your life, then you are invited to attend a Discernment Retreat. The focus of the weekend, Friday through noon Sunday, is on understanding one’s vocation through discernment with a special emphasis on a vocation to the priesthood.

Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is directing the retreat at Villa Maria Retreat Center, 2067 Evergreen St.

In addition to the bishop’s talks, plans include Mass, communal and private prayer, time for personal reflection, Eucharistic Adoration and the ability to speak with seminarians and ask questions.

There is no charge. To get information or to register, go online at youngstownvocations.org.