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102 YEARS: The 102nd anniversary of New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, where the Rev. Kenneth L. Simon has served as pastor for more than 30 years, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
GOSPEL CONCERT: First Baptist Church of Niles will host a gospel concert with Wes Hamptom at 7 p.m. July 10.
FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will meet at noon July 9 with a luncheon and program with Steven Kramer, who will present “Evangelization: Encouraging an Encounter with Jesus Christ” at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. Kramer was ordained in 1994 for the Diocese of Rockville Center, New York, and is now incardinated in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Kramer offers retreats, parish missions and presentations on preaching, evangelization, pastoral care and end-of-life ministry. There will be an opportunity for participants’ questions following the talk. The cost is $25 and reservations are required by calling 330-720-4498 by Thursday. The program was moved to the second Thursday because of the July 4 holiday.
SUPERHERO WEEKEND: Rock of Grace Church in Vernon will host Superhero Summerfest with a family night from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 11 and a special service with the children at 9:30 a.m. July 12.
CHURCH HOSTS LADIES EVENT: Southington Christian Church, 3285 state Route 534, will host “In the Garden” ladies event honoring a Legacy of Faith immediately following the service at 10:45 a.m. July 19. The event is hosted by Ashley Morrow in loving memory of her grandmother, Gwendolyn Irene Arnold, to celebrate the quiet strength and lasting legacy of faithful women. The theme is “Consider the Lillies,” reminding people to trust God’s care and provision. The event is free and cosponsored by Philip Clingerman and will include refreshments, music, a short devotional and seed packets to take home.
MASSES AT FAIRGROUNDS: In order to serve rural families living on area fairgrounds during fair weeks, the Diocesan Office of Rural Life and Ministry announces opportunities to celebrate Catholic Mass at county fairs. The Rev. Kevin Peters will celebrate Mass at the Trumbull County Fair at noon July 19 at the Historical Stage. “A Blessing of the Herd” event will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Brugler Farm, 7827 Hayes-Orangeville Road, Burghill.
GROW CAMP Registrations are now being accepted for two GROW Camps for children ages 5-12 at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. The two sessions of GROW Camp will be July 13-16 or July 20-23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include hands-on learning experiences with plants, animals and insects, exploring forests, ponds and wetlands, playing games and swimming. Lunch and snacks will be provided during both camps. Register online at vmesc.org.
GUIDED LABYRINTH: The Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a Guided Labyrinth Walk 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 8. The theme is “Honoring Struggles and Letting Go.” The labyrinth is a tool that allows participants to explore their inner space and discover the sacred within and around them. Participants prayerfully walk the outdoor grass path after receiving thematic instructions from the presenter. This event is held on the grounds of Villa Maria Community Center. Walks are free, but registration is preferred. The event will take place rain or shine. If inclement weather is in the forecast, the labyrinth walk will take place in the Activities Building.
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CHURCH HOSTS CONCERT: Cortland Nazarene Church, 293 E. Main St., Cortland, will have a concert with Dan Schall at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
RELEASED TIME: Released Time, which is Bible education during school hours, will host a year-end celebration and a parent meet-and-greet 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 27 at Warren First Assembly of God, 2640 Parkman Road NW, Warren. The school ministries team will be there to answer questions, and there will be food and games. RSVP to Don James at 330-647-3457 or djames1oh@gmail.com
102 YEARS: The 102nd anniversary of New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, where the Rev. Kenneth L. Simon has served as pastor for more than 30 years, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. June 28.
CHURCH HOSTS 5K: Paradise Church, 10020 New Buffalo Road in Canfield, will host the first Little Brick Church 5K at 10 a.m. June 27 with registration starting at 9:30 a.m.
The race is designed to bring people together for a meaningful morning focused on remembrance, connection, creativity and community support.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
• Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road NE — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday for pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. The theme is “Snowball Mountain.” Registration is at the church.
• Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman — 6 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday for grades pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. The theme is “Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God.” Register at goodhopeboardman.org, or call the church office at 330-782-8109.
• First Community Church of Leavittsburg, 4640 W. Market St. — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday for ages 4 to sixth grade. The theme is “Emerald Crossing.” To register, visit www.firstcommunity.ws
• Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchhill-Hubbard Road — 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday for children in preschool to sixth grade. The theme is “Rainforest Falls.” Registration is www.churchhillumc.com.
VOCATION EVENT: The Diocese of Youngstown is hosting Praise & Worship Nights for Vocations through June. The nights are meant for people to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.
The next event is 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren.
ORGAN CONCERT SERIES: St. Columba Cathedral in downtown Youngstown will present an organ concert series at the church. The final concert is 6:30 p.m. Friday, with Loreto Aramendi of Spain. The performance is free.
FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will meet at noon July 9 with a luncheon and program with Steven Kramer, who will present “Evangelization: Encouraging an Encounter with Jesus Christ” at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. Kramer was ordained in 1994 for the Diocese of Rockville Center, New York, and is now incardinated in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Kramer offers retreats, parish missions, and presentations on preaching, evangelization, pastoral care and end-of-life ministry. He co-hosts the podcast, “Teaching Preaching — Forming Today’s Homilists.”
There will be an opportunity for participants’ questions following the talk. The cost is $25 by calling 330-720-4498 by July 2. The program was moved to the second Thursday because of the July 4 holiday.
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FEAST DAY: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 1125 Turin Ave.,Youngstown, will celebrate the Feast Day of St. Anthony Saturday with a Mass, procession and Italian festival honoring Youngstown’s cherished traditions. The Mass is at 4 p.m. and the festival will follow at 5:30 p.m.
RELEASED TIME: Released Time, which is Bible education during school hours, will host a year-end celebration and a parent meet-and-greet 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 27 at Warren First Assembly of God, 2640 Parkman Road NW, Warren. The school ministries team will be there to answer questions, and there will be food and games. RSVP to Don James at 330-647-3457 or djames1oh@gmail.com
102 YEARS: The 102nd anniversary of New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, where the Rev. Kenneth L. Simon has served as pastor for more than 30 years, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. June 28.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
• Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard — 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 18 to 20 for ages kindergarten to seventh grade. The theme is “The Master’s Workshop.” To register, email janegainard@yahoo.com or call 330-534-4665.
• Cortland Church of the Nazarene, 293 E. Main St., Cortland — 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 22 to 26 for ages 2 to 12. The theme is “Emerald Crossing, an Irish Adventure through Psalm 23.”
• Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Ave. NW — 9:30 a.m. to noon June 15 to 20. Call 330-847-9614 for more information or to register.
• Hubbard Christians in Action — 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 15 to 19 for ages 4 to sixth grade at First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., Hubbard. The theme is “Rainforest Falls.”
• First Community Church of Leavittsburg, 4640 W. Market St. — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 22 to 26 for ages 4 to sixth grade. The theme is “Emerald Crossing.” To register, visit www.firstcommunity.ws
• Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchhill-Hubbard Road — 9 a.m. to noon June 22 to 26 for children in preschool to sixth grade. The theme is “Rainforest Falls.” Registration is www.churchhillumc.com.
CHURCH HOSTS 5K: Paradise Church, 10020 New Buffalo Road in Canfield, will host the first Little Brick Church 5K at 10 a.m. June 27 with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. The race is designed to bring people together for a meaningful morning focused on remembrance, connection, creativity and community support.
BRAVE HEARTS CAMP: Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren, will offer Brave Hearts Camp, a creative music and arts camp designed to inspire children to explore creativity, courage and kindness through a variety of artistic experiences. The camp is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 to 19 for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Cost is $35 for the week, and full scholarships are available. Contact the church office at 330-372-4998 or visit www.christchurchwarren.org.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, will mark Juneteenth with a program at 7 p.m. June 18. The multi-ethnic workshop experience recalls the progress made since June 19, 1865. The Voices of Micah 6:8 group, which is hosting the event, recommended the service take place on Juneteenth eve. Members of Free Indeed will take part in the service. A reception will follow.
DRUMS AND YUMS: The Unity Spiritual Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty, will host Drums and Yums at 6:30 p.m. June 19. The event is a summer equinox drumming circle led by Dan Susany, a local drummer, who has led regional drumming events since 1997. You may bring your own drum, or drums will be available. The event is free, but donations will be accepted.
FALLS SCHOLARSHIP: The Newton Falls Ministerial Association presented $24,300 worth of scholarships to 19 Newton Falls High School seniors.
VOCATION EVENTS: The Diocese of Youngstown is hosting a series of Praise & Worship Nights for Vocations at various sites within the diocese through June. These nights are meant for people to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life., The next event is 7 p.m. June 25 at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren.
ORGAN CONCERT SERIES: St. Columba Cathedral in downtown Youngstown will present an organ concert series at the church. The final concert is 6:30 p.m. June 26, with Loreto Aramendi of Spain. The performance is free.
FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will meet at noon July 9 with a luncheon and program with Steven Kramer, who will present “Evangelization: Encouraging an Encounter with Jesus Christ” at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. Kramer was ordained in 1994 for the Diocese of Rockville Center, New York, and is now incardinated in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Kramer offers retreats, parish missions, and presentations on preaching, evangelization, pastoral care and end-of-life ministry. He co-hosts the podcast, “Teaching Preaching — Forming Today’s Homilists” There will be an opportunity for participants’ questions following the talk. The cost is $25 by calling 330-720-4498 by July 2. The program was moved to the second Thursday because of the July 4 holiday.
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FEAST DAY: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 1125 Turin Ave.,Youngstown, will celebrate the Feast Day of St. Anthony June 13 with a Mass, procession and Italian festival honoring Youngstown’s cherished traditions. The Mass is at 4 p.m. and the festival will follow at 5:30 p.m.
RELEASED TIME: Released Time, which is Bible education during school hours, will host a year-end celebration and a parent meet-and-greet 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 27 at Warren First Assembly of God, 2640 Parkman Road NW, Warren. The school ministries team will be there to answer questions, and there will be food and games. RSVP to Don James at 330-647-3457 or djames1oh@gmail.com
102 YEARS: The 102nd anniversary of New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, where the Rev. Kenneth L. Simon has served as pastor for more than 30 years, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. June 28.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
• Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard — 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 18 to 20 for ages kindergarten to seventh grade. The theme is “The Master’s Workshop.” To register, email janegainard@yahoo.com or call 330-534-4665.
• Cortland Church of the Nazarene, 293 E. Main St., Cortland — 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 22 to 26 for ages 2 to 12. The theme is “Emerald Crossing, an Irish Adventure through Psalm 23.” Preregistration is 9 a.m. to noon June 6.
• Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Ave. NW — 9:30 a.m. to noon June 15 to 20. Call 330-847-9614 for more information or to register.
• Hubbard Christians in Action — 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 15 to 19 for ages 4 to sixth grade at First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., Hubbard. The theme is “Rainforest Falls.”
• Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic Street NE, Warren — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday for ages kindergarten to sixth grade. The theme is “Growing in the Lord.” Register at christchurchwarren.org or pick up a registration form at the church office.
• Trinity Baptist Church, 235 Highland Ave., Warren — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday for ages 5 to 17. The theme is “Hooked-Reeled in to Serve God.” Stop by the church to register or call 330-399-6733.
BRAVE HEARTS CAMP: Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren, will offer Brave Hearts Camp, a creative music and arts camp designed to inspire children to explore creativity, courage and kindness through a variety of artistic experiences. The camp is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 to 19 for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Cost is $35 for the week, and full scholarships are available. Contact the church office at 330-372-4998 or visit www.christchurchwarren.org.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, will mark Juneteenth with a program at 7 p.m. June 18. The multi-ethnic workshop experience recalls the progress made since June 19, 1865. The Voices of Micah 6:8 group, which is hosting the event, recommended the service take place on Juneteenth eve. Members of Free Indeed will take part in the service. A reception will follow.
DRUMS AND YUMS: The Unity Spiritual Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty, will host Drums and Yums at 6:30 p.m. June 19. The event is a summer equinox drumming circle led by Dan Susany, a local drummer, who has led regional drumming events since 1997. You may bring your own drum, or drums will be available. The event is free, but donations will be accepted.
VOCATION EVENTS: The Diocese of Youngstown is hosting a series of Praise & Worship Nights for Vocations at various sites within the diocese through June. These nights are meant for people to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life., The next event is 7 p.m. June 25 at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren.
ORGAN CONCERT SERIES: St. Columba Cathedral in downtown Youngstown will present an organ concert series at the church. The final concert is 6:30 p.m. June 26, with Loreto Aramendi of Spain. The performance is free.
FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will meet at noon July 9 with a luncheon and program with Steven Kramer, who will present “Evangelization: Encouraging an Encounter with Jesus Christ” at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. Kramer was ordained in 1994 for the Diocese of Rockville Center, New York, and is now incardinated in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Kramer offers retreats, parish missions, and presentations on preaching, evangelization, pastoral care, and end-of-life ministry. He cohosts the podcast, “Teaching Preaching — Forming Today’s Homilists” There will be an opportunity for participants’ questions following the talk. The cost is $25 by calling 330-720-4498 by July 2. The program was moved to the second Thursday because of the July 4 holiday.
CONSECRATION 250TH: in observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary and the Feast of the Sacred Heart, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11 and 12. Bishop David J. Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown is asking Catholics to rediscover their own devotion to the Sacred Heart. The Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus provides daily devotions from the Litany of the Sacred Heart. These prayers reflect upon the wisdom of saints and pontiffs and are inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical “Dilexit Nos,” which translates to “He Loved Us.”
MOTHERS’ CIRCLE: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center offers a monthly Mothers’ Circle Series. Mia DiRienzo Olson will facilitate in person 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. Mothers’ Circles are informal, discussion-based gatherings in which women can come together to process the joys, griefs, hardships and fears of mothering in our modern world. For any questions, concerns, or ideas about the event, email Mia at maestramia9@gmail.com. Registration is preferred, especially if you are bringing your children. There is no cost for this program. Registration and further information are available online at vmesc.org or by calling 724-964-8886.



