BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — The nuns of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery will hold their annual “Bridegroom’s Banquet” benefit at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 8111 Brecksville Road, Oct. 19, for adults 21 and older. No admission fee, but registration is required by Oct. 7. Evening includes buffet dinner and entertainment. Donations made at the event or ahead of time will be doubled by matching donors. Info or registration: www.christthebridegroom.org or (440) 834-0290.
MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio — The Myrrh-Bearers Group of St. Stephen and Holy Transfiguration parishes will hold its next meeting Oct. 19, 10 a.m., at St. Stephen Parish, 5768 Andrews Road. Women are invited to pray the Akathist for the priests of the eparchy. Info: sarahfetsko33@gmail.com or (440) 681-9348.
ST. LOUIS — In an effort to increase attendance and membership, St. Louis Byzantine Catholic Mission, 320 East Ripa Ave., changed its Divine Liturgy date and time, as of Sept. 1, to Sundays at 2 p.m., until the end of November, when the pastoral council will decide whether to make this change permanent. In the meantime, Vespers are being celebrated Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Info: stlbyzcath@att.net or www.stlouis.byzcath.org.
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — The priests of the Great Lakes Protopresbyterate will gather at St. Basil Parish, 4700 Metropolitan Parkway, to prepare a spaghetti dinner for the parishioners of the region and their guests Oct. 20. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Free admission. Info: (586) 268-1082.
St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., has begun a book study group that will meet Mondays, 7 p.m. The group started Feb. 5, with the book “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov, which teaches how to live the spiritual life. Register or info: Father Miron Kerul-Kmec, (330) 753-2031.
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — The BLESS (Byzantine Ladies Encountering Sacred Sources) group’s fall session will run for six Mondays, starting Oct. 7, 7 p.m.-9, at St. Joseph Parish, 8111 Brecksville Road. The book is “He Leadeth Me,” by Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek. Contact Darlene Hritz if you need a book (cost $15.): (440) 237-5237.
BARBERTON, Ohio — Father Miron Kerul-Kmec, pastor of St. Nicholas Parish, has launched the free podcast, “The Art of the Spiritual Life,” available at https://artofspirituallife.podbean.com. According to the bulletin, the podcast seeks to provide an “in-depth rediscovery of (the) forgotten art of spiritual life through homilies, book studies, reflections and more.” The group meets at the parish on Mondays, 7 p.m. Info: (330) 753-2031.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Deacon Lawrence Hendricks and his wife, Mary, of St. Stephen Parish host a Byzantine Book Club in their home every Monday, 7 p.m.-9. Participants are reading “The Fathers Speak: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nazianzus, St. Gregory of Nyssa.” New participants welcome at any time. Info: (734) 482-3170.
CLEVELAND — The Office of Religious Education will offer adult catechesis open to all the faithful at St. Mary Parish, 4600 State Road, every Wednesday, 7 p.m., starting Sept. 18. Father Nathan Adams, assistant priest at St. Mary Parish, will lead the sessions, under the theme, “Reading Scripture with the Holy Fathers: An Ancient Approach to Adult Catechesis.” Info: (216) 678-0807 or frnathansymeon@gmail.com.
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Basilian Sister Melita Marie will lead a two-day Personality Type Workshop, Oct. 25-26, at the Mount St. Macrina House of Prayer, 510 W Main Street. The workshop is based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Sister Melita Marie, a certified presenter, will offer an introductory glimpse into the instrument that helps understand one’ s personality type. Offering: $90, includes meals and accommodations. Register before Oct. 18: hpmsm@verizon.net or (724) 438-7149.
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — St. Michael Parish’s time-honored weekly Friday Fish Fry is serving its deep-fried perch, shrimp and handmade pierogi dinners every Friday at its social center, 557 W 57th Ave, 2:30 p.m.-7. Phone-in orders, take-out, or dine-in available. Info: (219) 980-9074.
FLUSHING, Mich. — St. Michael Parish, 2333 N Elms Road, will host the annual celebration for married couples marking their silver, golden or diamond anniversaries Oct. 26. Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, of Parma will celebrate the 5 p.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on this occasion, followed by dinner. Menu includes roast beef, chicken, turkey and stuffing, rice pilaf, salad, side vegetables, dessert and beverages. Tickets: $18. Jubilarian couples are the guests of the bishop. Reserve before Oct. 12. Info: (810) 659-4887.
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Basilian Sister Melita Marie will lead a two-day Personality Type Workshop, Oct. 25-26, at the Mount St. Macrina House of Prayer, 510 W Main Street. The workshop is based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Sister Melita Marie, a certified presenter, will offer an introductory glimpse into the instrument that helps understand one’ s personality type. Offering: $90, includes meals and accommodations. Register before Oct. 18: hpmsm@verizon.net or (724) 438-7149.
BAY CITY, Mich. — St. George Parish, 204 N Van Buren St., will host its 50th annual Open House and Stuffed Cabbage Dinner Oct. 27, following the Divine Liturgy. Info: (989) 892-0763.
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — The St. Nicholas Apostolate Ministries of St. Michael Parish, 557 W 57th Ave., will host an OctoberFest Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., in the social hall. The menu will include sausage and kraut, stuffed cabbage, parsley potatoes, halushki and green beans. Musical entertainment will include Tamburitza and other ethnic music. Proceeds to benefit the apostolate. Cost: $10; $3 for children. Info: (219) 980-0600.
ST. LOUIS — In an effort to increase attendance and membership, St. Louis Byzantine Catholic Mission, 320 East Ripa Ave., changed its Divine Liturgy date and time, as of Sept. 1, to Sundays at 2 p.m., until the end of November, when the pastoral council will decide whether to make this change permanent. In the meantime, Vespers are being celebrated Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Info: stlbyzcath@att.net or www.stlouis.byzcath.org.
St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., has begun a book study group that will meet Mondays, 7 p.m. The group started Feb. 5, with the book “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov, which teaches how to live the spiritual life. Register or info: Father Miron Kerul-Kmec, (330) 753-2031.
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — The BLESS (Byzantine Ladies Encountering Sacred Sources) group’s fall session will run for six Mondays, starting Oct. 7, 7 p.m.-9, at St. Joseph Parish, 8111 Brecksville Road. The book is “He Leadeth Me,” by Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek. Contact Darlene Hritz if you need a book (cost $15.): (440) 237-5237.
BARBERTON, Ohio — Father Miron Kerul-Kmec, pastor of St. Nicholas Parish, has launched the free podcast, “The Art of the Spiritual Life,” available at https://artofspirituallife.podbean.com. According to the bulletin, the podcast seeks to provide an “in-depth rediscovery of (the) forgotten art of spiritual life through homilies, book studies, reflections and more.” The group meets at the parish on Mondays, 7 p.m. Info: (330) 753-2031.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Deacon Lawrence Hendricks and his wife, Mary, of St. Stephen Parish host a Byzantine Book Club in their home every Monday, 7 p.m.-9. Participants are reading “The Fathers Speak: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nazianzus, St. Gregory of Nyssa.” New participants welcome at any time. Info: (734) 482-3170.
CLEVELAND — The Office of Religious Education will offer adult catechesis open to all the faithful at St. Mary Parish, 4600 State Road, every Wednesday, 7 p.m., starting Sept. 18. Father Nathan Adams, assistant priest at St. Mary Parish, will lead the sessions, under the theme, “Reading Scripture with the Holy Fathers: An Ancient Approach to Adult Catechesis.” Info: (216) 678-0807 or frnathansymeon@gmail.com.