MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — The St. Nicholas Apostolate of St. Michael Parish, 557 W. 57th Ave., will host a soup and salad luncheon fundraiser Feb. 17. Info: (219) 980-0600.
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 group (Byzantine Ladies Encountering Sacred Sources) will begin reading a new book in the New Year: “Interior Freedom,” by Father Jacques Philippe, a member of the French Roman Catholic Community of the Beatitudes. Father Philippe is a renowned retreat master. The group will meet Mondays, 7 p.m.-9, from Jan. 14 to Feb. 18, at St. Joseph church, 8111 Brecksville Road. Contact Darlene Hritz to order a book before Dec. 30: (440) 237-5237 or dar.hritz@gmail.com.
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — The Men’s Book Group will start a new session, meeting Monday evenings, 7 p.m.-9, starting Jan. 14, at St. Joseph church, 8111 Brecksville Road. The book will be “Thirty Steps to Heaven,” by Greek Orthodox Father Vassilios Papavassiliou. The author interprets for readers the spiritual classic, “The Ladder of Divine Ascent,” by St. John Climacus. Contact Jim Hritz to order a book: (440) 237-5237 or jjhritz@gmail.com.
Art of Spiritual Life Study Group BARBERTON, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., continues with its book study group, which discusses “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov. The book offers instruction on how to live the spiritual life. Meetings are on Mondays, 7 p.m.-8. Info: (330) 753-2031.
Whiting Pizza Brawl WHITING, Ind. — St. Mary Parish will host the first annual all-you-can-eat Whiting Pizza Brawl in the parish hall, 2002 Davidson Place, Feb. 21, 6 p.m.-8. Patrons and a judges panel will vote for the best pizza in Whiting-Robertsdale. Cost: $10, free for children under age 5. Info: (219) 659-0277.
Ladies’ Night Out BRUNSWICK, Ohio — St. Emilian Parish has organized a Ladies’ Night Out, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., at JoJo Carloni’s, 627 W. Bagley Road, in Berea. Info: Nancy McKelvy, (330) 220-1855.
Crafter’s Closet PARMA, Ohio — The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 1900 Carlton Road, will host the Crafter’s Closet, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Artists, crafters and small businesses will sell their overstock, discontinued supplies and new products at either reduced or regular price. Free admission. Info: www.northcoastpromo.com.
Happy Dayz Sock Hop FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio — St. Mary Magdalene Parish, 5390 W 220th Street, will hold a Happy Dayz Sock Hop, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.-11. The event will include a four-piece ’50s band, “Real Gone Cats,” soda shop food favorites, a candy bar and a dance-off. Adult tickets, $15; age 12 and under, $8. Info or tickets: (216) 820-8354 or (440) 734-4644 or mmageurofest@gmail.com.
ACROSS THE EPARCHY — Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, of Parma has mandated every parish in the eparchy to hold an adult faith formation program during the Great Fast; the program has the same theme as the Stewardship Appeal — “I BELIEVE.” The entire eparchy will follow the same video-based program. It offers theological instruction from a Byzantine Catholic perspective on the Nicene Creed, followed by discussion. The program is a project of the Office of Religious Education in partnership with Horizons Media. The Lenten session will begin the week of Feb. 24. Contact your pastor to learn the when the program will be offered in your parish.
Chicken Paprikas Dinner SOLON, Ohio — St. John Parish, 36125 Aurora Road, will host a Hungarian Chicken Paprikas Dinner Feb. 24, 1 p.m.-3. Menu includes chicken paprikas, dumplings, green beans, dessert and beverage. Cost: $15; takeout available. Dinner by advance reservation only; RSVP by Feb. 20; call Elizabeth, (440) 349-4104.
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 Men’s Book Group will start a new session, meeting Monday evenings, 7 p.m.-9, starting Jan. 14, at St. Joseph church, 8111 Brecksville Road. The book will be “Thirty Steps to Heaven,” by Greek Orthodox Father Vassilios Papavassiliou. The author interprets for readers the spiritual classic, “The Ladder of Divine Ascent,” by St. John Climacus. Contact Jim Hritz to order a book: (440) 237-5237 or jjhritz@gmail.com.
Art of Spiritual Life Study Group BARBERTON, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., continues with its book study group, which discusses “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov. The book offers instruction on how to live the spiritual life. Meetings are on Mondays, 7 p.m.-8. Info: (330) 753-2031.
CLEVELAND — Father Andrew Summerson, SThD, administrator of St. Mary Parish in Whiting, Indiana, will give this year’s Augustine Lecture at John Carroll University Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. The title of his lecture is, “Exegesis of the Human Heart: Narrating the Emotional Life of Christians with St. Augustine and Maximus the Confessor.” This lecture will be held in the LSC Conference Room of the DJ Lombardo Student Center. Free admission.
LORAIN, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 2711 W. 40th St., will host an evening themed, “Rediscover Your Roots: A Journey Through Central Europe,” March 1, 6 p.m.-9. The event will begin with Vespers, celebrated by Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, of Parma, followed by an ethnic dinner and the screening of a film on the cultural and spiritual roots of the Byzantine Catholic Church, produced by Horizons Media and based on Horizons’ “Mariapoch to Mariapoch” pilgrimage to Europe last fall. Screening to be followed by a Q&A. Tickets cost $20; $10 for children aged 6-12. Free admission for children aged 5 and under. RSVP by Feb. 25 at (440) 282-7525 or info@stnicks.org. Proceeds to benefit the parish.
Pasta Dinner BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — The Ladies’ Auxiliary of St. Joseph Parish, 8111 Brecksville Road, will host its annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser after Divine Liturgy March 3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets sold at the door. Cost: $11; $4, for ages 4-11; free for children under 3 years.
Pre-Lenten Retreat MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — The Fellowship of St. Ephrem has organized a pre-Lenten retreat on the theme, “St. Ephrem: Harp of the Spirit,” at St. Michael Parish, 557 W 57th Ave., March 3, 12 p.m.-5. Deacon John Evancho will lead the retreat on the life and legacy of St. Ephrem, Doctor of the Church, whose theology in poetry helps to lift his readers up to God. The retreat will begin with lunch, followed by Deacon Evancho’s teaching, and Forgiveness Vespers. Confession will be available all afternoon. Cost: $5, lunch included. RSVP: stephrem@parma.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 Men’s Book Group will start a new session, meeting Monday evenings, 7 p.m.-9, starting Jan. 14, at St. Joseph church, 8111 Brecksville Road. The book will be “Thirty Steps to Heaven,” by Greek Orthodox Father Vassilios Papavassiliou. The author interprets for readers the spiritual classic, “The Ladder of Divine Ascent,” by St. John Climacus. Contact Jim Hritz to order a book: (440) 237-5237 or jjhritz@gmail.com.
Art of Spiritual Life Study Group BARBERTON, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., continues with its book study group, which discusses “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov. The book offers instruction on how to live the spiritual life. Meetings are on Mondays, 7 p.m.-8. Info: (330) 753-2031.
Midwest Lenten Vespers MUNSTER, Ind. — Parishes in the Midwest Region will hold joint Vespers services at 3 p.m. CST, followed by fellowship and a light meal, on Sundays throughout the Great Fast. The schedule is as follows: March 10, 3 p.m.: St. Nicholas Parish, Munster, Ind.; March 17, 3 p.m.: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Parish, Munster; March 24, 3 p.m.: St. Mary Parish Whiting, Ind.; March 31, 3 p.m.: Annunciation Parish, Homer Glen, Ill.; April 7, 4 p.m.: St. Athanasius the Great Parish, Indianapolis.
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 Men’s Book Group will start a new session, meeting Monday evenings, 7 p.m.-9, starting Jan. 14, at St. Joseph church, 8111 Brecksville Road. The book will be “Thirty Steps to Heaven,” by Greek Orthodox Father Vassilios Papavassiliou. The author interprets for readers the spiritual classic, “The Ladder of Divine Ascent,” by St. John Climacus. Contact Jim Hritz to order a book: (440) 237-5237 or jjhritz@gmail.com.
Art of Spiritual Life Study Group BARBERTON, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., continues with its book study group, which discusses “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov. The book offers instruction on how to live the spiritual life. Meetings are on Mondays, 7 p.m.-8. Info: (330) 753-2031.
CAREY, Ohio — Retired Bishop John Kudrick of Parma will be the retreat master of the Seventh Annual Women’s Retreat, March 15-17, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center. The theme is, “How Does Penance Heal?” Bishop Kudrick will lead retreatants to understand the purpose of penance and how it can be meaningful in healing one’s relationship with God. The retreat is sponsored by St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Parish in Marblehead, Ohio. More details to come. Info: Joan Washburn (865) 696-7809.
CAREY, Ohio — Retired Bishop John Kudrick of Parma will be the retreat master of the Seventh Annual Women’s Retreat, March 15-17, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center. The theme is, “How Does Penance Heal?” Bishop Kudrick will lead retreatants to understand the purpose of penance and how it can be meaningful in healing one’s relationship with God. The retreat is sponsored by St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Parish in Marblehead, Ohio. More details to come. Info: Joan Washburn (865) 696-7809.
CAREY, Ohio — Retired Bishop John Kudrick of Parma will be the retreat master of the Seventh Annual Women’s Retreat, March 15-17, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center. The theme is, “How Does Penance Heal?” Bishop Kudrick will lead retreatants to understand the purpose of penance and how it can be meaningful in healing one’s relationship with God. The retreat is sponsored by St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Parish in Marblehead, Ohio. More details to come. Info: Joan Washburn (865) 696-7809.
Midwest Lenten Vespers MUNSTER, Ind. — Parishes in the Midwest Region will hold joint Vespers services at 3 p.m. CST, followed by fellowship and a light meal, on Sundays throughout the Great Fast. The schedule is as follows: March 10, 3 p.m.: St. Nicholas Parish, Munster, Ind.; March 17, 3 p.m.: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Parish, Munster; March 24, 3 p.m.: St. Mary Parish Whiting, Ind.; March 31, 3 p.m.: Annunciation Parish, Homer Glen, Ill.; April 7, 4 p.m.: St. Athanasius the Great Parish, Indianapolis.
Spiritual Reading Series UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Basilian Sister Barbara Jean Mihalchick will lead a spring spiritual reading series on, “Sacred Threshold: Crossing the Inner Barrier to a Deeper Love,” by Paula D’Arcy. Meetings will be March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 10 a.m.-11:30. Free will offering. Register by March 11: hpmsm@verizon.net or (724) 438-7149.
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 Men’s Book Group will start a new session, meeting Monday evenings, 7 p.m.-9, starting Jan. 14, at St. Joseph church, 8111 Brecksville Road. The book will be “Thirty Steps to Heaven,” by Greek Orthodox Father Vassilios Papavassiliou. The author interprets for readers the spiritual classic, “The Ladder of Divine Ascent,” by St. John Climacus. Contact Jim Hritz to order a book: (440) 237-5237 or jjhritz@gmail.com.
Art of Spiritual Life Study Group BARBERTON, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., continues with its book study group, which discusses “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov. The book offers instruction on how to live the spiritual life. Meetings are on Mondays, 7 p.m.-8. Info: (330) 753-2031.
Midwest Lenten Vespers MUNSTER, Ind. — Parishes in the Midwest Region will hold joint Vespers services at 3 p.m. CST, followed by fellowship and a light meal, on Sundays throughout the Great Fast. The schedule is as follows: March 10, 3 p.m.: St. Nicholas Parish, Munster, Ind.; March 17, 3 p.m.: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Parish, Munster; March 24, 3 p.m.: St. Mary Parish Whiting, Ind.; March 31, 3 p.m.: Annunciation Parish, Homer Glen, Ill.; April 7, 4 p.m.: St. Athanasius the Great Parish, Indianapolis.
Spiritual Reading Series UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Basilian Sister Barbara Jean Mihalchick will lead a spring spiritual reading series on, “Sacred Threshold: Crossing the Inner Barrier to a Deeper Love,” by Paula D’Arcy. Meetings will be March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 10 a.m.-11:30. Free will offering. Register by March 11: hpmsm@verizon.net or (724) 438-7149.
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 Men’s Book Group will start a new session, meeting Monday evenings, 7 p.m.-9, starting Jan. 14, at St. Joseph church, 8111 Brecksville Road. The book will be “Thirty Steps to Heaven,” by Greek Orthodox Father Vassilios Papavassiliou. The author interprets for readers the spiritual classic, “The Ladder of Divine Ascent,” by St. John Climacus. Contact Jim Hritz to order a book: (440) 237-5237 or jjhritz@gmail.com.
Art of Spiritual Life Study Group BARBERTON, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., continues with its book study group, which discusses “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov. The book offers instruction on how to live the spiritual life. Meetings are on Mondays, 7 p.m.-8. Info: (330) 753-2031.
Midwest Lenten Vespers MUNSTER, Ind. — Parishes in the Midwest Region will hold joint Vespers services at 3 p.m. CST, followed by fellowship and a light meal, on Sundays throughout the Great Fast. The schedule is as follows: March 10, 3 p.m.: St. Nicholas Parish, Munster, Ind.; March 17, 3 p.m.: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Parish, Munster; March 24, 3 p.m.: St. Mary Parish Whiting, Ind.; March 31, 3 p.m.: Annunciation Parish, Homer Glen, Ill.; April 7, 4 p.m.: St. Athanasius the Great Parish, Indianapolis.