ESTHER CIRCLE HELPS: The Esther Circle of Central Christian Church Disciples of Christ chose the Trumbull County Society of St. Vincent de Paul as its winter fundraising project in an effort to assist the local population in need. The Esther Circle raised funds to provide four sleeping jacket carryalls that fold into a jacket or a sleeping bag and are portable. Each one cost $175. The Esther Circle went on a tour through the society’s three buildings at 2431 Niles Road. The Esther Circle is a group of ladies that meet monthly to raise and disperse funds from the church, which was founded in 1803. Now in its 95th year of operation, the society maintains four pantries, has the assistance of more than 200 volunteers daily, personal and private and business donations, and grants, without the assistance of federal or state funding. People interested in supporting St. Vincent de Paul can call Sean Keating at 234- 223-2933 ext. 102.

TRIBUTE TO VETERANS: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman, will host a concert and free bag lunch at noon Nov. 9 and a tribute to the armed forces. The program will feature the combined choirs of Boardman United Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian churches. Local veterans will participate in the procession and recession of the flags.

GOSPEL GROUP: Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851 Niles Cortland Road, will present the Hamilton Road Trio gospel group at 6 p.m. Nov. 8. A good will offering will be taken, but the concert is free.

DAY OF HOPE: Local Catholic organizations will come together to commemorate the Jubilee of the Poor with an outreach event for individuals and families experiencing the effects of poverty. A “Community Day of Hope” will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren. Youngstown Bishop David J. Bonnar will offer a blessing and engage with attendees.

GOLD MASS: The Diocese of Youngstown will host the third annual Gold Mass Nov. 23. All parish directors, musicians and anyone involved in liturgical music within the Diocese of Youngstown are invited. A concert featuring choral and instrumental music will begin at 3:45 p.m., followed by Mass at 5 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., Youngstown. If you are interested in participating in the concert before the Mass, singing or playing for Mass, contact Youngstown Diocesan Director of Music and Cathedral musician, Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org or (330) 744-8451, ext. 212. The Diocese of Youngstown is bringing back the Cecilia Project for the 2025-26 church year.

PROGRAM SET: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a one-day presentation with Ilia Delio, noted author and lecturer, titled “The Christic Self: What it is and Why it Matters.” This special presentation will take place 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15. The talk will explore Teilhard de Chardin’s notion of the Christic self, looking at its formation, significance, and the bigger question of whether the Christic self makes a difference to world evolution. Do our beliefs and spiritual practices really make a difference? Cost is $105 and includes program, lunch and refreshments. Program information and registration are available at vmesc.org or 724-964-8886.