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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Diocese of Youngstown will host a wedding anniversary celebration at 2 p.m. May 7 at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown to honor 25, 40, 50 and other year wedding anniversaries. The event will include Mass with Bishop David Bonnar. Couples planning to attend must make a reservation in advance by contacting the parish’s office since there is limited space. One or both spouses must be Catholic. A second wedding anniversary celebration will take place Oct. 15 at the Basilica of St. John in Canton.

HONOR MOTHERS: Mothers will be honored with prayer services in the chapels of the Youngstown Diocesan Cemeteries at 10 a.m. May 13. Families will receive a flower that will be blessed and laid in front of the Blessed Mother Statue in remembrance of mothers. For information, call Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown at 330-792-4721, Resurrection Cemetery in Austintown at 330-799-1900, All Souls Cemetery in Cortland at 330-637-2761 and Calvary Cemetery in Massillon at 330-832-1866.

‘NO GREATER LOVE’: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, will show the film “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” at 1 p.m. Sunday at the parish center. The film is presented by Knights of Columbus Msgr. Mears Council No. 3930.

JOURNEY TO HOLY LAND: Vienna United Methodist Church Pastor Sam Mohn will give a free presentation on his recent Holy Land journey at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Mohn traveled to the Holy Land with a group of clergy from Ohio.

DAY OF PRAYER: The National Day of Prayer prayer breakfast and program will take place Thursday at the Hippodrome, 150 High St., Warren. Doors open at 6:30 a.m., breakfast is at 7 a.m., and the prayer and program will follow to 8:30 a.m. Cost is $14 per person. Call or text reservations to 330-240-4079 or 330-883-6620.

MEN OF FAITH: The Trumbull County Men of Faith will meet at 9 a.m. May 6 at Aulizio’s Banquet Center, 4359 Youngstown Road SE, Warren. Each month has a different guest speaker or program. Discussion will be to review this year’s Men’s Rally in the Valley in Youngstown where nearly 2,000 men attended. For information, call Bob at 330-770-6675.

PRAYER SERVICE: A prayer service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Ambrose Church, 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville, to honor the legacy of St. Michael Church in Windham. Bishop David Bonnar will lead the service, which will include placement of the St. Michael statue at St. Ambrose.

The service will be in thanksgiving for St. Michael Church, which was merged with St. Ambrose Parish in 2021 and closed in 2022, following consultation with parishioners and the diocese’s priest council. The St. Michael statue will be moved into the nave of St. Ambrose Church.

FIRST SUNDAY SPEAKER: First Presbyterian Church will have guest speaker Dr. Anthony Montevideo at 11:15 a.m. May 7. Montevideo is a case manager with Niles Treatment Services, Pinnacle Treatment Services. The event is an addiction awareness program. He received his doctorate of dental surgery in 1994 from The Ohio State University. He was the dental director at Trumbull County Jail and at CCA Prison from 1999 to 2003. Montevideo was outreach director and assistant men’s director at the Warren Family Mission from 2010 to 2012 and Outreach Director, Western Michigan Teen Challenge, 2013 to 2015. He will educate those with Substance Use Disorder and assist in giving individual’s hope on their recovery journey and address the issue of “stigma” involved with those individuals diagnosed.

100 YEARS: Mizpah Chapter No 66, OES, PHA, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation, Warren, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a recognition banquet at 4 p.m. May 7 at DiVieste’s Banquet Centre, 754 N. River Road NW, Warren. Ticket donations are $50 with a deadline of Sunday. Call Sister Margaret Hightower, PM, Chairperson, or Sister Jean Riddle, PM, Co-Chairperson at 330-812-4163 330-720-5685.

MOVIE NIGHT: Leavittsburg Baptist Church, 4150 Kincaid East Road NW, will show the movie “Left Behind” starring Kirk Cameron at 5 p.m. Sunday. The movie is free to the public.

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‘NO GREATER LOVE:’ Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Norquest Boulevard, Austintown, will show the film “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” at 1 p.m. April 30 at the parish center. The film is presented by the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Mears Council No. 3930

FIRST FRIDAY CLUB: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will feature Tony Agnesi on May 4. Agnesi is a 57-year veteran of the broadcast industry and a member of the Radio and Television Hall of Fame.

He is the senior vice president of the Rubber City Radio Group in Akron and is the author of three best-selling novels. His blog, Finding God’s Grace in Everyday Life, was named one of the top 100 Catholic blogs worldwide. Agnesi is a member of the Catholic Writers Guild and is a frequent contributor to Christian publications.

Agnesi will present “Be Someone’s Angel” at 11:30 a.m. May 4 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield.

There will be an opportunity for participants’ questions to follow. The presentation begins at noon. Cost is $20. Call by Friday to make reservations at 330-720-4498.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Louise Currie Women’s Missionary Society of Grace AME Church, 1137 Main St., Warren, will celebrate the 36th annual Burgundy and Pink Tea at 4 p.m. Sunday.

The play “Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock” and a salad smorgasbord will be served following the program. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling Gloria

at 330-856-3835 or Freda at 330-394-5058.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Creation Bible Fellowship, 2555 Caleb Road NW, Warren, will celebrate its 23rd anniversary at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Guest speaker is Rev. Anthony Davis of Genesis Christian Community Center.

MOVIE NIGHT: Leavittsburg Baptist Church will show the movie “Left Behind” starring Kirk Cameron at 5 p.m. April 30. The movie is free to the public.

DAY OF PRAYER: The National Day of Prayer prayer breakfast and program will take place May 4 at the Hippodrome, 150 High St., Warren. Doors will open at 6:30 a.m., breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. and the prayer and program will follow until 8:30 a.m.

Cost is $14 per person. Call or text reservations to 330-240-4079 or 330-883-6620.

MEN OF FAITH: The Trumbull County Men of Faith will meet at 9 a.m. May 6 at Aulizio’s Banquet Center, 4359 Youngstown Road SE, Warren. Each month has a different guest speaker or program. Discussion will be to review this year’s Men’s Rally in the Valley in Youngstown, which drew nearly 2,000 participants.

For information, call Bob at 330-770-

6675.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Diocese of Youngstown will host a Wedding Anniversary celebration at 2 p.m. May 7 at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. It will honor 25th, 40th, 50th and more wedding anniversaries. The event will include Mass with Bishop David Bonnar. Couples planning to attend must make a reservation in advance by contacting the parish’s office since there is limited space. One or both spouses must be Catholic. A second wedding anniversary celebration will take place Oct. 15 at the Basilica of St. John in Canton.

FIRST SUNDAY SPEAKER: First Presbyterian Church in Warren will have guest speaker Dr. Anthony Montevideo at 11:15 a.m. May 7.

Montevideo is a case manager with Niles Treatment Services, Pinnacle Treatment Services. The event is an addiction awareness program.

He received his doctorate of dental surgery in 1994 from The Ohio State University. He was the dental director at the Trumbull County jail and at the CCA prison in Youngstown from 1999 to 2003. Montevideo was outreach director and assistant men’s director, Warren Family Mission from 2010 to 2012 and outreach director, Western Michigan Teen Challenge, from 2013 to 2015.

He will educate those with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and assist in giving individuals hope on their recovery journey and address the issue of “stigma” involved with those individuals diagnosed.

100 YEARS: Mizpah Chapter No 66, OES, PHA, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation, Warren, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a recognition banquet at

4 p.m. May 7 at Di Vieste’s Banquet Centre, 754 N. River Road, NW, Warren. Ticket donations are $50 with deadline of April 30. Call Margaret Hightower, PM, chairperson, at 330-812-4163 or Jean Riddle, PM, co-chairperson, at 330-720-5685

HONOR MOTHERS: Mothers will be honored with prayer services in the chapels of Youngstown Diocesan cemeteries. Families will receive a flower that will be blessed and laid in front of the Blessed Mother Statue in remembrance of mothers at 10 a.m. May 13 at all Diocesan cemeteries.

For information, call Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown at 330-792-4721, Resurrection Cemetery in Austintown at 330-799-1900, All Souls Cemetery in Cortland at 330-637-2761 and Calvary Cemetery in Massillon at 330-832-1866.

ANNIVERSARY SET: First Baptist Church, 1300 Cedar St. SW, Braceville, will celebrate its 100th anniversary Aug. 26 and 27 with a celebratory banquet at Aulizio’s Banquet Center Aug. 26. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased at the church on Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m., or from any First Baptist member.

PRAYER SERVICE: A prayer service at St. Ambrose Church in Garrettsville, 10692 Freedom St., to honor the legacy of St. Michael Church in Windham will be at 2 p.m. April 29 with Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown leading the service, which will include placement of the St. Michael statue at St. Ambrose Church.

The service will be in thanksgiving for St. Michael Church, which was merged with St. Ambrose in 2021 and closed in 2022, following consultation with parishioners and the Diocese’s priest council.

In recognition of St. Michael Parish’s 69-year history, the St. Michael statue will be moved into the nave of St. Ambrose Church. During the prayer service, Bonnar will unveil the statue in its new location and offer a prayer of dedication.

Following the prayer service, Bonnar will meet with the parishioners in the parish hall. During this time, parishioners will have the opportunity to share memories of St. Michael Parish, which will be entered into the Diocesan archives.

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62ND ANNIVERSARY: Trinity Baptist Church, 235 Highland Ave. SW, is celebrating its 62nd church anniversary 10 a.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be Bishop Leo Ferguson, minister of music at Trinity Baptist. Host Pastor is the Rev. Darryl L. Rodgers Sr.

PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: First Missionary Baptist Church of Mesopotamia will mark the second pastoral anniversary for Pastor Sam Smith 4 p.m. Sunday. Smith previously had served as pastor at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Warren. Guest speaker will be Pastor Archie MacMillan of Because of Him Ministry. Musical guests are the Mighty Golden Winders.

FIRST FRIDAY CLUB: First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown 2022-23 Speaker Series will have Tony Agnesi on May 4.

Agnesi is a 57-year veteran of the broadcast industry and a member of the Radio and Television Hall of Fame. He is the senior vice president of the Rubber City Radio Group in Akron. A nationally recognized inspirational speaker, Agnesi is the author of three Amazon Inspirational bestsellers. His blog, Finding God’s Grace in Everyday Life, was named one of the top 100 Catholic blogs worldwide. Agnesi is a member of the Catholic Writers Guild and is a frequent contributor to Christian publications.

Agnesi will present “Be Someone’s Angel” 11:30 a.m. May 4 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. There will be an opportunity for participants’ questions to follow. Presentation begins at noon. Cost is $20.00. Call by April 28 at 330-720-4498.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Diocese of Youngstown will have a Wedding Anniversary Celebration 2 p.m. May 7 at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown to honor 25, 40, 50 and more wedding anniversary years. The event will include Mass with Bishop David Bonnar. Couples planning to attend must make a reservation in advance by contacting the parish’s office since there is limited space. One or both spouses must be Catholic. A second wedding anniversary celebration will take place Oct. 15 at the Basilica of St. John in Canton.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: The Deaconess Ministry of Second Baptist Church of in Warren will host a women’s fellowship 11 a.m. Sunday at Agape Assembly Church, 426 Nevada Ave., Warren. The event is titled “Refresh Restore, Renew” and is a day to minister to the spiritual, emotional and physical well being of women. Featured topics and activities will be self care, benefits of therapeutic massage and refreshing your strength. The free event is open to women.

ANNIVERSARY SET: First Baptist Church, 1300 Cedar St. SW, Braceville, will celebrate its 100th Anniversary Aug. 26 and 27 with a celebratory banquet at Aulizio’s Banquet Center Aug. 26. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased at the church on Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m., or from any First Baptist member.

CENTER PROGRAM: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Road. Villa Maria, Pa., will offer Zentangle with Paulette Kirschensteiner 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22.

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create images by drawing structured patterns. Cost is $55. Program information and registration are available at vmesc.org or by calling 724-964-8886.

BIBLE CLASS CANCELED: Unity Spiritual Centre Girard, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty, has canceled its Bible class for today and will resume 10 a.m. May 20.

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Mahoning County

Easter services

• Bethel Friends Church, 2771 Spitler Road, Poland, 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

• Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main St., Canfield, 7 and 10 a.m. Sunday.

• Church of the Rock, 7025 Luteran Lane, Poland, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.

• Four Mile Run Christian Church, 701 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown, 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

• Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4490 Norquest Blvd, Austintown, 11 a.m. Sunday. Blessing of Easter food baskets will be at 1 p.m. today.

• Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, vigil at 7 p.m. today and service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday.

• Old North Church, Canfield, 8 a.m., 9:30 am. and 11 a.m. Sunday.

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt. Carmel , Youngstown, vigil Mass 8 p.m. today and Easter Masses at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon Sunday.

• St. Angela Merici, 397 S. Jackson St. Youngstown, 9 a.m. Sunday.

• St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin Ave., Youngstown, 10 a.m. Sunday.

• St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4545 New Road, Austintown, vigil Mass at 8 p.m. today and Easter Mass at 9 a.m. Sunday. Blessing of Easter food will be at noon today.

• St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 463 Robinson Road., Campbell, Resurrectional Matins with blessing of Easter baskets at 5 p.m. today and Easter divine liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

• St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown, vigil Mass at 8 p.m. today and Easter Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday.

• Westminister Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman, 8:15 am. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Trumbull County

Easter services

• Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road, Warren, vigil Mass at 8:3 0 p.m. today and Easter Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.

• Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren, 10 a.m. Sunday.

• First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Ave., NW, Warren, 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.

• First United Church of Christ, 280 E. Market St., Warren,10:45 a.m. Sunday.

• Harvest Point Church, 2121 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown, 8:30 a.m. and 10 am. Sunday.

• Howland Community Church, 198 Niles Cortland Road, 10 a.m. Sunday.

• Niles First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 33 N. Arlington Ave., 10 a.m. Sunday.

• Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Liberty, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

• St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2860 E. Market St., Warren, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

• St. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 180 Belvedere NE, Warren, Resurrection, Matins and Divine liturgy 8 p.m. today and Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Sunday. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2532 Burton St. SE, Warren, 11 a.m. Sunday

• Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2742 North Road NE, Easter vigil 7 p.m. today and Easter service 10:15 a.m. Sunday.

• Unity Church Centre in Liberty, 11 a.m. Sunday.

EASTER IN PARK: Newton Falls First Baptist Church will host an outdoor Easter service 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the Newton Falls city park pavilion near the basketball courts. Individuals attending may bring lawn chairs to sit on in the grass or they may sit in their cars and listen to the service on the radio.

NILES INTERFAITH: The Niles Interfaith Brunch will be at 1 p.m. April 16 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre in Niles. The Rev. Sam Mohn of Vienna United Methodist Church and Coalburg United Methodist Church and president of the Interfaith Committee, will be the speaker discussing his trip to the Holy Land. Three scholarships will be awarded to local graduating seniors. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at participating Niles church offices with a deadline today.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Diocese of Youngstown will host a Wedding Anniversary celebration at 2 p.m. May 7 at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown to honor 25-, 40-, 50- and more year wedding anniversaries. The event will include Mass with Bishop David Bonnar. Couples planning to attend must make a reservation in advance by contacting their parish office since there is limited space. One or both spouses must be Catholic.

CENTER PROGRAM: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, Pa. will offer Zentangle with Paulette Kirschensteiner 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22.

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create images by drawing structured patterns. Cost is $55. Program information and registration are available at vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

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HE IS RISEN: Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Liberty, will hold a “He is Risen” Easter service 10:30 a.m. April 9. The church also will host “He is Alive” family Easter event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

EGG HUNT: Harvest Point Church, 2121 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown, will host an Easter egg hunt 10 a.m. to noon today with registration beginning at 9:45 a.m. for children ages 2 to 10.

EASTER EGG: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2742 North Road NE, Warren, will host an Easter Egg Hunt 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

REVIVAL SET: One National Kingdom Ministries will host a citywide revival at 3 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Focus Building, 2041 Niles Road SE, Warren. Guest is evangelist Michael Vance of South Carolina.

NILES INTERFAITH: The Niles Interfaith Brunch will be 1 p.m. April 16 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre in Niles. The Rev. Sam Mohn of Vienna United Methodist Church and Coalburg United Methodist Church and president of the Interfaith Committee, will be the speaker discussing his trip to the Holy Land. Three scholarships will be awarded to local graduating seniors. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at participating Niles church offices with a deadline of April 9.

SUNRISE SERVICE: Harvest Point Church, 2121 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown, will conduct an Easter sunrise service 8:30 a.m. April 9. Easter service will be held at 10 a.m.

HONOR LEGACY: Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown will host a prayer service 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Columba Cathedral to honor the legacy of St. Stanislaus Parish. There will be a program for people who once belonged to the parish and it is being held in thanksgiving for the parish that served many Polish families and others of the area from 1902 to the closing in 2021. The program will include a short video history of the parish, a report on parish archives and will include the distribution of materials from the church including those that relate to the Polish cultural.

MEN OF FAITH: Trumbull County Men of Faith breakfast has moved to 9 a.m. first Saturday of the month at Aulizio’s Banquet Center, 4359 Youngstown Road SE, Warren. Various guest speakers address issues men deal with in their Christian walk.

On April 1 will be discussion on the Men’s Rally in the Valley in Youngstown on April 8. The rally also will be highlighting ministries in the area. They will be sharing information about their ministry.

For information call, text or email Bob Faver at 330-770-6675, bobfaver101@gmail.com.

EGG HUNT: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2742 North Road NE, Warren, will host an Easter egg hunt 12:30 p.m. Sunday after 10:15 a.m. Palm Sunday service. Holy Week services are 7 p.m. Thursday to April 8.

EASTER EXPERIENCE: Living Water United Methodist Church, 6262 Youngstown Kingsvile Road, Farmdale, will host a Journey to the Cross Easter experience for families 1 to 3 p.m. April 8. There will be multisensory hands-on experiences.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: Carrolltown Bible Chapel, 9191 Germano Road SE, Amsterdam, will have Warren resident Gary Morton at 6:30 p.m. today at the first concert of the season. Morton is an award-winning magical entertainer. A love offering will be accepted. After the program will be a cookie reception. Canned goods and nonperishable items will be accepted for the blessing box at the Loudon Township Community Center.

EASTER SERVICE: Canfield Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., will host a Maundy Thursday service 6 p.m. Thursday and Good Friday service 7 p.m.

TENEBRAE SERVICE: Blessed Sacrament Parish and Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes in Warren will host a Tenebrae service 7 p.m. Sunday at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Tenebrae means darkness or shadow in Latin, and focuses attention on the suffering and death of the Savior.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Diocese of Youngstown will host a Wedding Anniversary celebration 2 p.m. May 7 at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown to honor 25, 40, 50 and more wedding anniversaries. The event will include Mass with Bishop David Bonnar. Couples planning to attend must make a reservation in advance by contacting the parish’s office since there is limited space. One or both spouses must be Catholic. A second wedding anniversary celebration will be held Oct. 15 at the Basilica of St. John in Canton.

DINING HALL OPEN: The Mahoning County District of St. Vincent de Paul has reopened its dining hall due to the impact of the power outages in the area. With electricity restored, the hall will reopen and serve members of the community.

HOLY WEEK: St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W Rayen Ave., will host events during Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mass will be celebrated 4 p.m. today and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Palms will be blessed and distributed at each Mass.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at St. Columba Cathedral at 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Mass of Holy Chrism on Holy Tuesday begins 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The Chrism Mass will be available via livestream on the new Catholic Echo website, www.catholicecho.org/live. The Chrism Mass also will be televised 8 p.m. Tuesday and noon Wednesday on Catholic TV Youngstown.

The Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

On Good Friday, the Passion of the Lord and Veneration of the Cross Service will be at 3 p.m. During this service is the annual collection for the Holy Land, which helps preserve the holy places of Christ’s homeland and helps alleviate the suffering of the poor of every faith in the Holy Land.

On Holy Saturday, the Blessing of the Easter Food is at 3 p.m. April 8. The Easter Vigil will take place at 8 p.m.

UNITY CENTER: Unity Church Center in Liberty will host Palm Sunday service 10 a.m. Sunday; Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. Thursday; and Easter Sunday, 10 a.m. April 9.

CENTER PROGRAM: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, Pa., will offer Zentangle with Paulette Kirschensteiner 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22.

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create images by drawing structured patterns. Cost is $55. Program information and registration are available at vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

To submit an item for the religion section, email to religion@tribtoday.com. The deadline is Wednesday for the Saturday paper.

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