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MEMORIAL DAY MASS: St. John the Baptist Cemetery, 3900 Villa Marie Road, Lowellville, will celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel. The Mass is for anyone who has family or friends buried in the cemetery. Refreshments will be served immediately following the service.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

• Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard — 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 18 to 20 for ages kindergarten to seventh grade. The theme is “The Master’s Workshop.” To register, email janegainard@yahoo.com or call 330-534-4665.

• Hubbard Christians in Action — 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 15 to 19 for ages 4 to sixth grade at First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., Hubbard. The theme is “Rainforest Falls.”

• First Baptist Church, 26 E. Church St.. Niles — 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. May 31 to June 4 for ages 3 to sixth grade. The theme is “Emerald Crossing.” Call 330-652-4370.

• Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 to 19 for ages kindergarten to fifth grade. The theme is “Brave Hearts Camp.”

GUEST SPEAKER: Unity Spiritual Center, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty, will host guest speaker historian Robin Perry who will speak on pivotal moments of the LGBTQ+ community from 7 to 9 p.m. May 29. The program will include historical education with community dialogue and is free, but a love offering will be accepted..

LABYRINTH WALK: Ursuline Sisters Mission, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, will host its 16th year of guided labyrinth walks. This year’s theme honors the 350th Jubilee of the Sacred Heart, as Youngstown Diocese Bishop David J. Bonnar has called on Catholics to do. Each month’s theme will focus on unique expressions of the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including compassion, mercy, forgiveness, presence, sacrifice and unconditional respect for every person. All persons of faith are invited to participate in these free, weather-permitting events. Walks last about a half hour. The next walk is at 6:30 p.m. June 18.

FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Speaker Series next program and luncheon will be at noon June 4 with guest speaker David Gibson, Ph.D., who will present “American Pope, American Church: What Leo XIV Means for U.S. Catholicism ” at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Gibson is an award-winning journalist and the director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with the presentation beginning at noon. The cost is $25. Call by May Thursday at 330-720-4498. Reservations are limited. Visit www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org

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. The final session is at 7 p.m. June 25 at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren.

ORGAN CONCERT SERIES: St. Columba Cathedral in downtown Youngstown will present the final concert in the organ concert series at 6:30 p.m. June 26, with Loreto Aramendi of Spain. The performance is free.

GUIDED LABYRINTH WALK: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a free Guided Labyrinth Walk 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the center grounds. The theme is “God’s Magnificent Creation: What are You Creating?” The labyrinth is a tool that allows people to explore their inner space and discover the sacred within and around us. Participants prayerfully walk the outdoor grass path after receiving thematic instructions from the presenter. Registration is preferred. In the event of questionable weather conditions, call 724-964-8886 or visit https://vmesc.org/.

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