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EDITOR’S NOTE: With the outbreak of the coronavirus, many religion events, services and other happenings have been canceled or postponed.
TASTE OF FAITH: The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches has postponed the annual Taste of Faith originally scheduled for May 11. The MVAC plans to reschedule the festival that celebrates the foods of the congregations of the Mahoning Valley. For information, call 330-788-5914.
FESTIVALS CANCELED: St. Christine Parish has canceled its annual summer festival June 11 to 14 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The festival committee at Christ Our Savior Parish in Struthers also decided to cancel its festival at St. Nicholas Church. Next year, the festival will be June 10-13, 2021.
The festival is still continuing the big raffle this year, with a chance to win $6,000. There will be early bird drawings leading up to the drawing on June 14. The parish asks people to buy or sell tickets and mail them to the parish office to the attention of the “Festival Ticket Chairman.”
DRIVE-IN STYLE: Mt. Jackson Presbyterian Church, 129 Mt. Air Road, New Castle Pa., is holding worship drive-in style in the parking lot 11 a.m. Sunday.
GLOBAL CELEBRATION: The Jewish National Fund will host “A Global Celebration: Israel’s 72nd Independence Day” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The event will be broadcast on Facebook Live and include music, celebrity performances and interactive activities. Speaker is Jewish National Fund President Dr. Sol Lizerbram and his wife Lauren. Register at jfeds.org/YomHaatzmaut.
STAY AT HOME: With Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine extending the stay-at-home order through May 1, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio have extended the temporary suspension of all publicly celebrated Masses / liturgies through and including May 3.
The Rev. Leo Wehrlin and the Rev. Simon Mino, priests of the Diocese of Youngstown, will celebrate Mass 10 a.m. each Sunday broadcast on WFMJ-TV 21.
All proceeds WFMJ raises will go to the Mahoning County Food Bank and Catholic Charities for those in need at this time.
NEED HELP: Catholic Charities in Youngstown, 144 W. Wood St., is in need of basic hygiene items, including body wash, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper and tissues. Items can be dropped off at the agency sites or ordered online through the Dollar Days Wishlist.
For information, call 330-744-8451.
MEN’S RALLY IN VALLEY: The annual Men’s Rally in the Valley is scheduled to have the theme “Jesus Our Only Hope.” Event organizers announced the event has been changed to Oct. 10, at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. The event will have the same five Christian speakers along with recording artist J.J. Weeks, Victory Christian Praise Band and testimonies from the Teen Challenge. Visit mensrally.org for updates and more information.
MEN OF FAITH: The Men of Faith breakfast scheduled for May 2, has been postponed until June 6, at the new location in the Restaurant at The Youngstown-Warren Airport. The group’s last breakfast in March was a blessing with 100 men from about 25 different churches coming together in fellowship. The Men of Faith presented all the pastors in attendance “God’s Army” hats for their faithful service.
CHANTING MANTRAS: Unity Spiritual Centre in Liberty will hold Tuesday night Ongoing Metaphysics meeting 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. each week. The group is currently discussing metaphysical topics and chanting mantras. If interested, join by downloading the app from www.freeconferencecall.com and entering the meeting id: info69845. You can join by phone or video, and can choose whether or not to broadcast video. Call or email with questions. rdjuntunen@gmail.com 330-883-0977 mobile.
ISRAEL TRIP: The Church at Warren in Bazetta is planning a “Best of Israel” trip Sept. 8 to 17. The 10-day tour includes visits to Sea of Galilee, Israel, Jerusalem, Holocaust Museum and Bethlehem. For information, call David Natale at 330-638-2959 or ndavid123@hotmail.com The trip is through Pilgrim Tours.
Religion news
Editor’s note: With the outbreak of the coronavirus, many religion events, services and other happenings have been canceled or postponed.
DRIVE-IN WORSHIP: First Baptist Church, 2640 S. Canal St., Newton Falls, will hold a drive-in church service 11 a.m. Sunday
Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, is holding drive-in worship 10 a.m. Sundays in the church parking lot until further notice.
Eastside Church of Christ, Niles Road, Warren, will hold outdoor worship 11 a.m. Sundays in parking lot.
People can stay in their cars listening to the service broadcast over FM radio.
STAY AT HOME: With Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine extending the stay-at-home order through May 1, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio have extend the temporary suspension of all publicly celebrated Masses / liturgies through and including May 3.
The Bishops of Ohio dispense the Catholic faithful who reside in their respective dioceses and all other Catholics currently in Ohio from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass during this period. Sunday Masses may be attended by way of televised, livestreamed or radio broadcast options.
The Rev. Leo Wherlin and the Rev. Simon Mino, priests of the Diocese of Youngstown, will celebrate Mass 9 a.m. each Sunday broadcast on WFMJ-TV 21.
All proceeds WFMJ raises during the broadcast will go to the Mahoning County Food Bank and Catholic Charities for those in need at this time.
UNITY REVIVAL: The Coast-2-Coast Prayer and Unity Revival is asking churches and radio stations nationwide to pray in unity, asking God for healing for those who have tested positive with COVID-19, and for the destruction of the coronavirus.
Visit www.PrayerAndUnityRevival.com for the schedule and the unified prayer. For those unable to attend a church service, call in on any Sunday to the number listed on the website www.PrayerAndUnityRevival.com and pray aloud in unison with other believers.
NEED HELP: Catholic Charities in Youngstown, 144 W. Wood St., is in need of basic hygiene items, including body wash, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper and tissues. Items can be dropped off at the agency sites or ordered online through the Dollar Days Wishlist.
For information, call 330-744-8451.
JCC HELPS SENIORS: Jewish Family Services and Jewish Community Center of Youngstown are working with Direction Home of Eastern Ohio to enable individuals, under the Older Americans Act and the Emergency Pandemic Order, to receive home delivery of frozen meals at no cost.
Eligible individuals include those 60 and older residing in Mahoning County and northern Columbiana County regardless of income, and adults of any age who have a disabled child in their home.
Individuals are able to receive five meals per week, delivered weekly. For information, or to sign up for meal delivery, call Jewish Family Services at 330-746-7929.
RELIEF FUND: Youngstown Area Jewish Federation serves Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Retirement Community, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, Jewish Family Services and Levy Gardens Assisted Living. Rainy day funds are being quickly depleted due to the coronavirus outbreak For that reason, the federation launched the Emergency Relief Fund to help address the needs of the community and support its agencies as they continue to provide critical services.
To make a tax-deductible donation visit jewishyoungstown.org/relief or send a check to: Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Emergency Relief Fund, Attn: Lisa Long, FRD director, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504.
MEN’S RALLY IN VALLEY: The annual Men’s Rally in the Valley is scheduled to have the theme “Jesus Our Only Hope.”
Event organizers announced the event has been changed to Oct. 10 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Ohio is under a stay-at-home order through the end of the month.
MEN’S GROUP POSTPONED: The Men of Faith of Trumbull County will meet 9 a.m. May 2 at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna.
EVENT CANCELED: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown has canceled the May 7 speaker series.
CHANTING MANTRAS: Unity Spiritual Centre in Liberty OM class meets 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays with chanting mantras, and discussing and commenting. Participants need to install the app for free conferencing from www.freeconferencecall.com. For assistance, contact Roger at 330-883-0977 or email rdjuntunen@gmail.com.
ISRAEL TRIP: The Church at Warren in Bazetta is planning a “Best of Israel” trip Sept. 8 to 17. The 10-day tour includes visits to the Sea of Galilee, Israel, Jerusalem, the Holocaust Museum and Bethlehem. For information, call David Natale at 330-638-2959 or email ndavid123@hotmail.com. The trip is through Pilgrim Tours.
To submit an item for religion section email to religion@tribtoday.com. Items are needed by Wednesday for the Saturday paper.
Religion news
Editor’s Note: With the outbreak of the coronavirus, many religion events, services and other happenings have been canceled or postponed.
EASTER BASKET BLESSINGS: SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, 185 Laird Ave., Warren, will hold a Blessing of Food baskets 1 to 2 p.m. today in the church parking lot.
Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland, also will do the same at noon today with event to be livestreamed on Facebook.
People are to place their baskets on the roofs of their vehicles and a pastor or deacon will come around and bless them with holy water.
LIVESTREAMING EASTER: New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, will livestream its Easter service 10:30 a.m. Sunday on the church’s Facebook page.
New Covenant Church of the Nazarene in Youngstown will livestream at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Old North Church of Canfield will livestream a modified Sunday service at 9:15 a.m. on the church website, Facebook and YouTube. The service will be recorded and accessible throughout the week.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica in Youngstown will livestream its Easter service 10 a.m. Sunday.
Boardman United Methodist Church will livestream its Easter service 10 a.m. Sunday on the church’s Facebook page.
West Mecca Bible Methodist Church in West Mecca will livestream its Easter service 10:30 a.m. Sunday on the church’s Facebook page.
First Presbyterian Church of Warren will livestream its Easter service on Facebook at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Second Baptist Church A House of Hope, 1510 Main Ave., Warren, is holding online worship with Facebook and YouTube at 10:15 a.m. Sunday and LifeBuilders Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visit Facebook page @secondbaptistwarren or YouTube Channel SBC Warren.
Unity Spiritual Centre, Liberty, will livestream 11 a.m. Sunday services through its Unity Centre Facebook page or online on the center’s website, unitycentre.org. After the service for those who would like to have some fellowship, an online video chat room will be held for an hour. Meet-me-online prayer is now taking place Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The dial up number is 605-475-4871 and the code is 574212#. The online prayer vigil is also available at unityprayervigil.org.
SUNDAY MASS BROADCASTS: The Rev. Leo Wherlin and the Rev. Simon Mino, priests of the Diocese of Youngstown, will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. each Sunday on WFMJ-TV 21.
All proceeds WFMJ raises will go to the Mahoning County Food Bank and Catholic Charities for those in need at this time.
DRIVE-IN WORSHIP: First Baptist Church, 2640 S. Canal St., Newton Falls, will hold a drive-in church service 11 a.m. Sunday with the theme “The Hope of Easter.”
People can stay in their cars listening to the service broadcast over FM radio.
Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, is holding drive-in worship 10 a.m. Sundays in the church parking lot until further notice.
Eastside Church of Christ, Niles Road, Warren, will hold outdoor worship 11 a.m. Sundays in parking lot.
STAY AT HOME: With Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine extending the stay-at-home through May 1, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio have extend the temporary suspension of all publicly celebrated Masses / liturgies through and including May 3.
The Bishops of Ohio dispense the Catholic faithful who reside in their respective dioceses and all other Catholics currently in Ohio from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass during this period. Sunday Masses may be attended by way of televised, livestreamed or radio broadcast options.
UNITY REVIVAL: The Coast-2-Coast Prayer and Unity Revival is asking churches and radio stations nationwide to pray in unity asking God for healing for those who have tested positive with COVID-19 and for the destruction of the coronavirus.
Visit www.PrayerAndUnityRevival.com for the schedule and the unified prayer. For those unable to attend a church service, call in on any Sunday to the number listed on the website www.PrayerAndUnityRevival.com and pray aloud in unison with other believers.
NEED HELP: Catholic Charities in Youngstown, 144 W. Wood St., is in need of basic hygiene items, including body wash, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper and tissues. Items can be dropped off at agency sites or ordered online through the Dollar Days Wishlist.
For information, call 330-744-8451.
JCC HELPS SENIORS: Jewish Family Services and Jewish Community Center of Youngstown are working with Direction Home of Eastern Ohio to enable individuals, under the Older Americans Act and the Emergency Pandemic Order, to receive home delivery of frozen meals at no cost.
Eligible individuals include those 60 and older residing in Mahoning County and northern Columbiana County regardless of income and adults of any age who have a disabled child in their home.
Individuals are able to receive five meals per week, delivered weekly. For information or to sign up for meal delivery, call Jewish Family Services at 330-746-7929.
RELIEF FUND: Youngstown Area Jewish Federation serves Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Retirement Community, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, Jewish Family Services and Levy Gardens Assisted Living. Rainy day funds are being quickly depleted due to the coronavirus outbreak For that reason, the federation launched the Emergency Relief Fund to help address the needs of the community and support its agencies as they continue to provide critical services.
To make a tax-deductible donation visit jewishyoungstown.org/relief or send a check to Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Emergency Relief Fund, Attn: Lisa Long, FRD Director, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504
FOOD DISTRIBUTION: The Bristolville United Methodist Church will be giving out bagged lunches for students in need from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the church as well as at the baseball fields in the center of Farmington.
THEOLOGY ON TAP: Theology on Tap of Youngstown will present its first virtual National Theology on Tap at 9 p.m. Thursday. People can watch on YouTube at youtu.be/3muXpXkcXIA.
Presenters will be the Rev. Agustino Torres, Sarah Swafford and Jason Evert.
The online session will not replace local Theology on Tap gatherings but to allow young adults to come together and grow as disciples during the times of business shutdowns and restrictions on congregating.
MEN’S RALLY IN VALLEY: The annual Men’s Rally in the Valley is scheduled to have the theme “Jesus Our Only Hope.”
Organizers announced the event has been changed from April 25 to Oct. 10 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown is under a stay-at-home order through the end of the month.
MEN’S GROUP POSTPONED: The Men of Faith of Trumbull County has moved its meeting to 9 a.m. May 2 at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna.
EVENT CANCELED: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown has canceled the May 7 speaker series.
For information, visit www.firstfriday clubofgreateryoungstown.org
ISRAEL TRIP: The Church at Warren in Bazetta is planning a “Best of Israel” trip Sept. 8 to 17. The 10-day tour includes visits to Sea of Galilee, Israel, Jerusalem, Holocaust Museum and Bethlehem. For information, call David Natale at 330-638-2959 or ndavid123@hotmail.com The trip is through Pilgrim Tours.
NEW ADMINISTRATOR: The Rev. J. Patrick Manning has been appointed by Bishop George Murry as administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Warren.
Manning replaces the Rev. Peter Haladej, who resigned for personal reasons as pastor last month after serving a year-and-a-half at the parish.
Manning, who was ordained in 1978, has served the parishes of St. Joseph Parish in Ashtabula, St. John Parish in Canton, Kent Newman Center, St. Peter of the Fields Parish in Rootstown, Regina Coeli Parish in Alliance and St. Joseph Parish, Maximo.
He was a faculty member and associate principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Louisville, and associate principal and catechist at John F. Kennedy High School, Warren.
In 2004, Manning was named institutional vice rector / vice president of the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, and in 2009 chair of the theology department at Walsh University, Canton.
Manning received his doctorate in Roman Catholic Systematic Theology from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, and also holds advanced degrees in religious education and pastoral theology.
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Religion news
Editor’s Note: With the outbreak of the coronavirus, many religion events, services and other happenings may be canceled or postponed.
PALMS DISTRIBUTION: Many area churches are distributing palms by drive-through pickup this weekend for Palm Sunday.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niles, 381 Robbins Ave., will hand out blessed palms and Easter candles 2 to 4 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to noon Sunday.
St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, will do so 4:30 p.m. today and Sunday morning at church.
St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave, Youngstown, will hand out palms 4 to 7 p.m. today at the church, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4490 Norquest Ave., Austintown, will do so noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.
SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, 185 Laird Ave NE, Warren, will distribute palms from 4 to 5 p.m. today and at St. James Church, 2532 Burton St. SE, Warren, from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday.
SUNDAY MASS LIVESTREAMED: The Rev. Leo Wherlin and the Rev. Simon Mino will celebrate Mass livestreamed 9 a.m. each Sunday on WFMJ-21.
All proceeds WFMJ raises will go to the Mahoning County Food Bank and Catholic Charities for those in need at this time.
CHURCH SERVICE: First Presbyterian Church of Warren will livestream on Facebook during its Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m.; Good Friday at noon and 3 p.m.; and Easter service at 10 a.m. April 12.
ONLINE WORSHIP: Second Baptist Church, A House of Hope, 1510 Main Ave., Warren, is holding online worship with Facebook and YouTube at 10:15 a.m. Sunday and LifeBuilders Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Visit Facebook page@second baptistwarren or YouTube Channel SBC Warren.
BLESSING OF BASKETS: SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, 185 Laird Ave., Warren, will hold Blessing of Food baskets 1 to 2 p.m. April 11 in the church parking lot.
People are to place baskets on the roofs of their vehicles and a pastor or deacon will come around and bless them with holy water.
MEN’S GROUP POSTPONED: The Men of Faith breakfast scheduled for today has been postponed and moved to 9 a.m. May 2 at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna.
URSULINE SISTERS CANCELS EVENTS: The Ursuline Sisters and Ursuline Ministries have established protocols with stakeholders in light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. All education and wellness classes and programs are limiting outside visitors until further notice.
UNITY REVIVAL: The Coast-2-Coast Prayer and Unity Revival has been launched with a direct invitation to churches and Christian radio stations across the country.
Churches and radio stations nationwide are asked to pray in unity asking God for healing for those who have tested positive with COVID-19 and for the destruction of the coronavirus.
Visit www.PrayerAndUnityRevival.com for the schedule and the unified prayer. For those unable to attend a church service, call in on any Sunday to the number listed on the website www.Prayer AndUnityRevival.com and pray aloud in unison with other believers.
The center’s Virtual Ongoing Metaphysics class is 6:45 to 8:15 .m. every Tuesday. It will consist of logging into a virtual meeting, some discussion, and the group chanting of mantras.
The center will be closed through the end of this month. All Sunday services and scheduled Maundy Thursday Service will be made available at the normal times on the center’s website, on its Facebook page and also in app available in the Google Play store.
EVENT CANCELED: The Grand Valley Interfaith Services Cross Walk and Good Friday service on Friday in Orwell has been canceled.
BISHOPS CANCEL MASSES: The bishops of Ohio have suspend all publicly celebrated Masses and liturgies through the end of the month.
The bishops of Ohio dispense the Catholic faithful who reside in their respective diocese and all other Catholics in Ohio from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass.
DRIVE IN WORSHIP: Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, is holding drive-in worship 10 a.m. Sundays in the church parking lot until further notice.
SERVICES ONLINE: Unity Spiritual Centre, Liberty, will hold 11 a.m. Sunday services online only. They may be watched through Unity Centre Facebook page or online on the center’s website, unitycentre.org. All services will be livestreamed on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. Meet-me-online prayer is now taking place Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 pm. The dial up number is 605-475-4871 and the code is 574212#.
The online prayer vigil is also available at unityprayervigil.org. After the service for those who would like to have some fellowship, an online video chat room will be held for an hour.
MEN’S RALLY IN VALLEY: The annual Men’s Rally in the Valley is scheduled to have the theme “Jesus Our Only Hope.”
Event organizers will announce plans for the rally since it had been scheduled for April 25 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Ohio is under a stay-at-home order through the end of the month.
NEED HELP: Catholic Charities in Youngstown, 144 W. Wood St., is in need of basic hygiene items, including body wash, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper and tissues. Items can be dropped off at the agency sites or ordered online through the Dollar Days Wishlist.
For information, call 330-744-8451.
LIVESTREAM: West Mecca Baptist Church will livestream its 10:30 a.m. Sunday services on Facebook.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION: The Bristolville United Methodist Church will be giving out bagged lunches for students in need 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the church as well as at the baseball fields in the center of Farmington.
INTERFAITH EVENT CANCELED: The 54th annual Niles Interfaith Banquet originally scheduled for April 19 has been canceled.
ISRAEL TRIP: The Church at Warren in Bazetta is planning a “Best of Israel” trip Sept. 8 to 17. The 10-day tour includes visits to Sea of Galilee, Israel, Jerusalem, Holocaust Museum, and Bethlehem. For information, call David Natale at 330-638-2959 or ndavid123@hotmail.com The trip is through Pilgrim Tours.
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