Bella Sera event to benefit Oblate Sisters

Bella Sera event to benefit Oblate Sisters

YOUNGSTOWN

The third annual Bella Sera event is planned from 6 to 11 p.m. June 3 at the social hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave.

The Auxiliary of the Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is hosting the event to benefit the ministries of the sisters.

After appetizers, a sit-down dinner of Italian cuisine will begin at 7 p.m.

After dinner, there will be dancing to the music of Pino Marelli.

Prizes will be available to win through raffles.

Tickets are $50 per person or $95 per couple with a cash bar that will include Italian wine.

Tickets must be purchased in advance; tickets will not be sold at the door.

Call Sister Karen Marie to reserve tickets at 330-759-9329 or 330-717-3109.

Parish mission planned

YOUNGSTOWN

St. Edward Roman Catholic Church, 240 Tod Lane, will celebrate a parish mission as the Easter season draws to a close.

The Rev. Michael G. Woost will preside at the 4 p.m. Mass next Saturday and also will preach at the 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses on May 21. He will conduct the parish mission from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 21-23, with Scripture readings, prayer and hymns as well as reflections.

The public is invited to attend.

A reception in Vincentian Hall in the church will follow the last session for all who attend.

For information, call the parish office at 330-743-2308 or leave a message at 330-545-3611.

Preparation class

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St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., will host a Parent Preparation Class for Baptism of their child.

The class will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Rosetta Hall.

Call the parish office to preregister for the class at 330-545-4351.

Musical celebration

STRUTHERS

Struthers Parkside Church, 110 Poland Ave., will present “Come, Christians, Join to Sing-A Musical Celebration” at 6:30 p.m. May 21.

The program will be directed by Steve Pridon. Also featured will be Kathryn Dick on saxophone, Elizabeth Shewell on flute and soloist Cindy Houston.

Desserts and beverages will be served after the concert in the fellowship hall.

For information, call 330-755-8233.

First Friday Club

BOARDMAN

The Georgetown, 5945 South Ave., will host the First Friday Club Speaker’s Luncheon Series at 11:30 a.m. June 1.

The speaker will be the Rev. Michael D. Balash. He will speak on “Something Old ... Something New – The New Order of Matrimony.” The cost is $16.

To make a reservation, call 330-720-4498 or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org.

Speaker at Villa Maria

VILLA MARIA, PA.

Author and noted lecturer James Finley will speak at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Road, at 7 p.m. June 22.

The program is titled “The Amazing Grace that Sets Us Free.”

The event is open to the public, and preregistration is requested. The cost is $20.

For information or to preregister, visit www.vmesc.org.

Speaker at St. Charles

BOARDMAN

Chris Stefanick, world-renowned Catholic author and speaker, will present an event called REBOOT! Live! at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Drive.

A number of parishes are involved in helping St. Charles sponsor the event, including St. Dominic, St. Michael and St. Rose parishes.

Ticket prices are $20 each, which includes admission and other resources.

To purchase tickets, visit www.reallifecatholic.com/reboot or call the parish office at 330-758-2325.