FIRST FRIDAY CLUB: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will meet at noon Feb. 5 with guest speaker Margie Cretella, sister of the late Rev. Steven Popovich. Cretella will present “Have You Seen My Brother? Discovering That God Is Good When in a Tragedy,” at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield.

Cretella has lived a life deeply shaped by faith, family and service after years of teaching and directing pre-kindergarten programs in Austintown and later working with students at Summit Academy.

Her greatest spiritual journey began when her brother, Fr. Steven Popovich, was paralyzed in an accident. Cretella turns a decade of journaling into a book that captures her family’s powerful story of chaos, courage, devotion and grace. Rooted in her own guiding principle to live happy, healthy and holy, Cretella now carries those lessons into the next chapter of her life as she moves to be closer to her family in South Carolina.

There will be an opportunity for participants’ questions following the talk. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with the presentation beginning at noon. The cost is $25. Call by Jan. 29 at, 330-720-4498. Reservations are limited. Visit www.firstfridayclubofgreater youngstown.org

MASS FOR LIFE: Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown will preside at the annual Mass for Life at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Columba Cathedral. The March for Life takes place in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 23.

MUSIC WORSHIP: Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., is hosting a special music oriented worship service at 10:45 a.m. Jan. 25. Diane Yazvac and Kristi Yazvac from Niles Presbyterian Church and Austin Blair will be part of the program.

BLESSING OF THE WATERS: Trumbull County Orthodox churches will host the annual Blessing of the Waters at Epiphany at 2 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Mahoning River at the Warren Amphitheatre in Perkins Park.

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. Below is the schedule:

• 7 p.m. Jan. 29 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 180 7th St., Columbiana.

• 7 p..m. Feb. 26 at the University Parish Newman Center, 1424 Horning Road, Kent.

• 7 p.m. March 26 at the Cathedral of St. Columba, 154 W. Wood St., Youngstown.

• 7 p.m. April 30 at Divine Mercy Parish-St. Mary Church, 206 Cherry Road NE, Massillon.

• 7 p.m. May 28 at Our Lady of Peace Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1200 E. 21st St., Ashtabula (bilingual celebration).

• 7 p.m. June 25 at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren.

ORGAN CONCERT SERIES: The Cathedral of St. Columba in downtown Youngstown will present an organ concert series at the church. Below is the schedule and the featured organists:

• 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 — Ralph Holtzhauser (director of music for the Youngstown Diocese) and Craig Ziobert.

• 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 — Jason Volavar.

• 6:30 p.m. March 13 — Anais Payerne of France, who will mark her U.S. debut.

• 6:30 p.m. April 24 — Tim Elder.

• 6:30 p.m. May 1 — Maurice Clerc of France.

• 6:30 p.m. June 26 — Loreto Aramendi of Spain.

The performances are free and the public is welcome. For more information, contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.

JEWISH-CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center offers an ongoing series Jewish Christian Studies 101 with the Rev. George Balasko at 1 p.m. Wednesday in person at the Mother Madelaine Room at the Villa Maria Educational and Spiritual Center and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the center’s website. This month’s topic is birthrights.

This Bible education series is an opportunity for Christians to reflect on the Scriptures using video resources from various scripture scholars. Cost is a free-will offering. Participants need not attend all of the programs in this series. Registration is not required. Program information is available at vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

VILLA MARIA PROGRAM: The Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer “The Empath’s Compass: Tools for Sensitive Souls with Dena DeLuco” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 31. Dena DeLuco offers insight and practical tools to help you stay balanced, clear and connected. Through guided meditation, mindful practices, and energy-clearing techniques, you’ll learn how to center your awareness, protect your energy field and transform sensitivity into intuitive wisdom.

The cost is $90, which includes the program, lunch and refreshments. Program information and registration at vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.