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This week's events

CANDLEMAS: Today; Christian commemoration of day Mary took Jesus to the Temple at Jerusalem to present him to God. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

IMBOLC: Today; pagan celebration of the awakening of the land and the growing power of the sun. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

Worship: Today; 6 p.m.; and Sunday; 8:15 and 11 a.m.; Faith Lutheran Church, 5414 East Lake Road; Communion at all three; sermon by the Rev. David Laakso: "The Epiphany Call"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 899-9653, www.faithlutheranerie.com.

MUSICAL: Today; 7 p.m.; and Sunday; 2 p.m.; Cathedral Preparatory School, 225 W. Ninth St.; Prep and Villa Maria Academy present Stephen Schwartz' "Children of Eden" about the first nine chapters of Genesis. Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens. Info: 453-7737.

FAITH CAFE: Today; 7:30 p.m.; Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3520 Perry St.; music by Rich Atkins. Cost: Free admission. Info: 866-2778, 456-7811.

FOUR CHAPLAINS SUNDAY: Sunday; commemoration of the World War II event when four chaplains of Jewish and Christian traditions gave their life jackets to others on a sinking troop ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Info: www.interfaithcalendar.org/2013.htm.

GOURMET BREAKFAST: Sunday; 8-11 a.m.; St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church's parish center, 1001 E. Main St., Girard; benefits the parish center. Cost: $7 for adults, $3 for younger than 10. Info: 774-4108.

Worship: Sunday; 8 and 10:30 a.m.; St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Girard, 8942 Ridge Road, Girard; sermon by the Rev. Andrew Edwards: "The Message"; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; Holden Evening prayer with Holy Communion, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Info: 774-4283.

Worship: Sunday; 8:30 and 10:55 a.m.; First United Methodist Church in Erie, 707 Sassafras St.; sermon by the Rev. J.R. Wagner: "What Is the Purpose of Your Life?" Info: 452-3300.

Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Grace Episcopal Church, 10121 Hall Ave., Lake City; Holy Eucharist; sermon by the Rev. Robert Burke: "The Presence of God." Info: 774-8288, www.gracechurch-lc.webs.com.

Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; sermon by the Rev. John Dyke: "Love Holds Us Together"; Sunday school, 8:45 a.m. Info: 833-5982.

WORSHIP: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9263 Lake Pleasant Road, Greene Township; sermon by the Rev. William Cox: "The Risks of Discipleship"; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Info: 825-4770.

Worship: Sunday; 10:15 a.m.; Wesleyville Baptist Church, 3509 Buffalo Road; sermon by the Rev. Mark McCallion: "The Necessity of Stewardship" from the "Stew-less Stewardship" series; the Lord's Supper will be observed; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 899-9243, www.wesleyvillebaptist.com.

Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Providence Reformed Baptist Church at Quality Inn and Suites, 6467 Sterrettania Road, Fairview; Winchester Room; sermon by the Rev. John Swindlehurst: "Our Godly Heritage." Info: 836-1018; www.prbcerie.org.

WORSHIP: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1500 Freeport Road, North East; sermon by the Rev. J. Kenneth Laber: "The Call"; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 725-1840.

Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 2320 East Lake Road; sermon by the Rev. Susan Speakman: "Getting the Most Out of Life"; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 455-7819.

Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1024 Peach St.; sermon by Pastor Robin Swope; Communion; wear your team colors for Souper Bowl of Caring collection. Info: 459-3199, st.pauls_erie@yahoo.com.

Worship: Sunday; 10:45 a.m.; Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 W. Heidler Road, Fairview; sermon by the Rev. Frank Hodges: "Heaven Is Not a Default Destination -- Part 1" from the "Choosing Your Eternity" series. Info: 833-3225, www.weislibrarychurch.com.

Worship: Sunday; 11 a.m.; Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3520 Perry St.; sermon by the Rev. Rick Cepris: "You Are Called"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 456-7811.

WORSHIP: Sunday; 11 a.m.; New Hope Presbyterian Church, 5440 Washington Ave.; sermon by the Rev. Charles McClung: "Those Doggone Abominations!"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 864-1920.

Worship: Sunday; 11 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, N.Y.; sermon by the Rev. Stephen Morse: "Our Central Task." Info: (716) 326-2643.

SUPER BOWL & CASINO SUNDAY: Sunday; 4 p.m. until the end of the game; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1553 E. Grandview Blvd.; includes food and beverages, prizes, silent auction; benefits the parish. Cost: $10. Info: 825-7612.

TNT CONCERT: Thursday; 12:05 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras St.; Thursday Noon Together; organist Bruce Gingrich to present "Rising Stars" piano students of Linda Kobler; lunch follows. Cost: Free for concert; $5 donation for lunch. Info: 452-3300.

EASTERN RELIGION DIALOGUE: Thursday; 5-6:30 p.m.; Mercyhurst University, Sullivan Hall, Mercy Heritage Room, 501 E. 38th St.; panel sponsored by Campus Ministry with faculty members Keiko Miller, Brian Sheridan and James Snyder and student Dom Achayra; topics to include Vipassana Movement, Vaishnavism and Dharma. Cost: Free. Info: 824-2429, bamantangelo@mercyhurst.edu.

LIVING HOPE: first and third Thursday; 6:30-8 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road, Millcreek Township; support group for women who have had, are currently diagnosed with or may be suspected to have cancer. Cost: Free. Info: 838-4251, www.facerie.org.

PARINIRVANA OR NIRVANA DAY: Friday or Friday, Feb. 15; Buddhist festival marking the anniversary of Buddha's death. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

A CALL TO PURITY WEEKEND: Friday; 7-9 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 9; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Erie First Assembly of God, 8150 Oliver Road, Summit Township; conducted by staff members of Pure Life Ministries. Info: 868-4876.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 10; Quality Inn and Suites, Fairview Township; faith-based marriage enrichment for husbands and wives; Catholic weekend but couples of other faith expressions welcome; application required. Cost: $75 nonrefundable application fee plus freewill offering. Info: 823-4600, (412) 635-7775, wwme.eriepa@gmail.com, www.alovingmarriage.org.

LENT

ASH WEDNESDAY: Wednesday, Feb. 13; 7:30 a.m. liturgy; 5:30 p.m. liturgy followed by soup and bread supper; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ashes available inside; 8-9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ashes to Go outside; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St. Info: 452-3779.

ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP: Wednesday, Feb. 13; 12:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9263 Lake Pleasant Road, Greene Township; Holy Communion with distribution of ashes. Info: 825-4770.

UNITED METHODIST MEN'S LENTEN COMMUNION BREAKFASTS: Saturdays, Feb. 16 through March 23; 8 a.m.; different church each week; Feb. 16, San Juan United Methodist Church, 1430 Buffalo Road; Feb. 23, Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 W. Heidler Road, Fairview; with program and Communion; reservations required by the Wednesday before. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 452-2870 for Feb. 16, 833-3225 for Feb. 23.

LENTEN VIGILS: Saturdays, Feb. 16 through March 23; 7 p.m.; Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, 6101 East Lake Road, Harborcreek Township; begins with reflections on Feb. 16 by Sister Jean Wolbert. Info: 899-0614.

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upcoming events

GIRLS NIGHT OUT VALENTINE'S DAY EVENT: Saturday, Feb. 9; 3 p.m.; Lew Davies Building, 1034 Park Ave., Meadville; sponsored by St. John Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church's Mighty Men of Valor; includes meal, prizes, concert by Bryan Wright; reservations required. Cost: $20 for gold tickets, $25 for platinum. Info: (814) 336-2965.

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION: Saturday, Feb. 9; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; bidding on auction begins at 4:30 p.m., dinner seating starts at 5 p.m.; advance sale tickets only. Cost: $7 for adults, $3 for ages 4-9, free for younger. Info: 833-5982, 835-4310.

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION: Saturday, Feb. 9; 5-10 p.m.; Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2220 Reed St.; includes live music, games and prizes; food and beverages available for purchase; special Mass of Anticipation celebrated at 4 p.m. Cost: Free admission; food prices vary. Info: 456-0671.

COMMUNITY BOARD GAME NIGHT: Saturday, Feb. 9; 7:30-10 p.m., doors open at 7; Community United Church, 1011 W. 38th St. Cost: $2. Info: 864-4429.

CHAPEL OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS CEREMONY: Sunday, Feb. 10; 3 p.m.; Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5414 East Lake Road, Harborcreek Township; Erie Chapter event honoring four World War II Army chaplains -- a Jewish rabbi, a Roman Catholic priest and two Protestant pastors -- who gave their life jackets to soldiers on a torpedoed ship; guest speaker Nancy Dusckas. Info: 490-1134.

CHRISTIAN COMEDY NIGHT: Sunday, Feb. 10; 6 p.m.; the Federated Church, 11995 Main St., East Springfield; "I Can Laugh About It Now: An Evening with Jeff Allen"; includes dessert. Cost: $10. Info: (814) 922-3655, www.fedchurch.net, www.jeffallencomedy.com.

SHROVE TUESDAY: Tuesday, Feb. 12; Christian carnival day on the eve of Lent; also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras and Pancake Day. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

ASH WEDNESDAY: Wednesday, Feb. 13; Western Christian start of Lent, the season of reflection preceding Easter. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

BUFFET BRUNCH: Wednesday, Feb. 13; 9-11 a.m.; Erie Maennerchor, 1607 State St.; Erie Christian Women's event; speaker Faye Ruble of Greensburg on "Happily Ever After -- Fairy Tale or Reality?"; reservations required. Cost: $10. Info: 746-4899; 868-3124.

VASANT PANCHAMI: Friday, Feb. 15; Hindu festival dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning and Brahma's wife; marks the beginning of spring. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

A TASTE OF THE GREEK FESTIVAL: Saturday, Feb. 16; 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 West Lake Road; sponsored by the Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society and board of directors; includes the kinds of foods served at the summer festival; pre-orders required for lamb and chicken dinners. Cost: Menu prices vary. Info: 838-8808.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Sunday, Feb. 17; 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1553 E. Grandview Blvd.; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 4071. Cost: $7.50 for adults at the door, $7 in advance, $6 for ages 60-plus. Info: 825-6706.

ENRICHMENT SERIES: Monday, Feb. 18; 7 p.m.; Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, 6101 East Lake Road, Harborcreek Township; continues with Mary Hembrow Snyder, professor of religious studies and Center for Mercy and Catholic Studies director at Mercyhurst University, on "Death: The Great Adventure." Cost: Free. Info: 899-0614, Ext. 2511.

LIVING WITH GRACE: Tuesday, Feb. 19; 10 a.m. to noon; Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Road, McKean Township; senior gathering with devotional led by the Rev. Dick Page, period of light exercise and musical program by Kenton Kovich; light lunch follows. Cost: Free; $3 for lunch. Info: 790-4973, Ext. 224.

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WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Friday, Feb. 22, through Sunday, Feb. 24; Gilmary Retreat Center near Pittsburgh International Airport; faith-based marriage enrichment for husbands and wives; Catholic weekend but couples of other faith expressions welcome; application required. Cost: $75 nonrefundable application fee plus freewill offering. Info: 823-4600, (412) 635-7775, wwme.eriepa@gmail.com, www.alovingmarriage.org.

PURIM: Sunday, Feb. 24; Jewish commemoration of the time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved by Queen Esther; begins at sundown the day before. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

CONCERT: Sunday, Feb. 24; 6 p.m.; Girard Alliance Church, 229 Rice Ave., Girard; featuring the Stevens Family of Warren, Ohio. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 774-4657.

WORKSHOP: Saturday, March 2; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras St.; introduction to Bread for the World for churches, campuses and groups plus information about advocacy campaign. Info: (866) 238-0507, www.bread.org.

CRAFT SHOW: Saturday, March 9; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 West Lake Road; crafters wanted. Info: 838-8808.

CHRISTIAN SILENT RETREAT FOR WOMEN: Wednesday, April 24, to Friday, April 26; Spruce Hill Inn and Cottages, Mansfield, Ohio; GodQuest nondenominational event; registration deadline is Tuesday, March 5. Cost: $185. Info: (315) 549-3016, info@godquest.com, www.godquest.com.

CHRISTIAN SILENT RETREAT FOR men and WOMEN: Friday, April 26, to Sunday, April 28; Spruce Hill Inn and Cottages, Mansfield, Ohio; GodQuest nondenominational event; includes four meals; registration deadline is Tuesday, March 5. Cost: $225. Info: (315) 549-3016, info@godquest.com, www.godquest.com.

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ongoing events

GRIEFSHARE: Mondays; 7-9 p.m.; and Wednesdays; 1-3 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; nondenominational grief recovery/support group for people grieving loss of someone close; Cost: $15 for materials. Info: 833-6435.

Praise and prayer: Mondays; 7:30 p.m.; State Line United Methodist Church, 12591 E. Main Road, North East; time of sharing, hymn singing and extended prayer. Info: 460-4907.

CAREGIVERS' SUPPORT GROUP: First Monday; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 649 Park Ave., Meadville; ecumenical effort of Meadville area churches and Community Health Services. Info: (814) 333-5996, jpbsft@yahoo.com.

"Spirit Speaks": TV show tapes first and third Mondays; 6 p.m.; Community Access Television studio, 1325 W. 37th St.; airs Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m., Channel 2 in Erie, Channel 19 in Erie County; tickets needed. Cost: Free. Info: 490-6498; Spirit Speaks, 1325 W. 37th St., Erie, PA 16509; e-mail shamanlobo4@yahoo.com.

COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM: Second and fourth Mondays; St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 662 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park; reservations required. Info: 899-0118.

AseraCare Hospice Bereavement support group: Fourth Monday; 7-8 p.m.; St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 100 E. Third St., Waterford. Info: (800) 314-5145.

Citizens Against Racism in Erie (C.A.R.E.): Fourth Monday; 7 p.m.; Cascade United Methodist Church, 1001 W. 21st St. Info: 452-3364.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m.; Millcreek Community Church, 4444 Sterrettania Road; support group meetings. Info: 474-9946.

MOTHERS OFFERING MOTHERS SUPPORT (M.O.M.S.): Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m.; Bethany Outreach Center, 254 E. 10th St.; community outreach program. Info: 456-6254, 454-0106, cloft@aol.com.

divorcecare: Tuesdays; 6:30-8 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; nondenominational support group for people experiencing pain of separation or divorce. Cost: Workbook purchase. Info: 866-1697.

ST. PETER SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY: First Tuesday; 6 p.m.; St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St.; group of everyday people who work to bring the Gospel into the secular world; meet in Synod Hall. Info: 476-1100.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Second Tuesday; 1-2 p.m.; Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania administration building, 5031 West Ridge Road; Sisters of St. Joseph associates looking for people who like to knit or crochet. Info: 836-4134.

Healing service: Second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave., Wesleyville; includes laying on of hands, anointing with oil. Info: 899-6386.

HIV/AIDS support group: Second and fourth Tuesdays; 7 to 8:30 p.m.; St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd.; for individuals infected and affected. Info: 452-6113, Ext. 110.

Diabetic support group: Third Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2931 Myrtle St.; for people diagnosed as diabetic or prediabetic, their spouses and significant others. Info: 825-4514 or 882-5216.

RECYCLING: Newspapers and aluminum cans; Wednesdays and Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; trailer at southeastern corner of Water Street and East Lake Road; anytime in bins behind St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 662 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park. Info: 899-0118.

Moms Club of Edinboro: Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m.; Edinboro United Methodist Church, 113 High St., Edinboro; support and activities for stay-at-home and working mothers with children of any age; baby sitters available. Info: 734-8563, cyard33@gmail.com.

DIVORCECARE: Wednesday; 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Girard Alliance Church, 229 Rice Ave; weekly nondenominational program for people who are divorced or separated. Cost: Free. Info: 774-4657, www.divorcecare.org.

DRUM THERAPY MINISTRY: Wednesdays; 6:45 p.m.; Bethesda Trinity Center, 462 W. 18th St.; presented by New Jerusalem Lutheran Church for spiritual well being. Cost: Donation. Info: 455-1972.

Evening prayer: Wednesdays; 7 p.m.; St. Patrick Catholic Church, 130 E. Fourth St.; for world peace and remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Info: 454-8085.

Service of Holy Communion: Wednesdays; 7 p.m.; Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, 5312 Peach St. Info: 868-8685.

CROCHETING, KNITTING, NEEDLEPOINT, SEWING CLASS: Every other Wednesday; 10 a.m. to noon; Tenth Street United Methodist Church, 538 E. 10th St.; donations of yarn and needles appreciated. Info: 459-3131.

MOMSNEXT: First and third Wednesday; 9:30-11:45 a.m.; Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Road, McKean Township; program for mothers of school-age children; contact for fee information. Info: 790-4181, candra.downs@roadrunner.com.

MEN'S FRATERNITY: Thursdays; 6-7:15 a.m.; McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro; weekly 45-minute teaching session followed by small-group interaction on "The Quest for Authentic Manhood." Cost: Purchase of workbook. Info: 734-1907, (800) 625-2636.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Third Thursday; 7-8:15 p.m.; St. Mark Catholic Center, Bishop Michael J. Murphy Conference Room, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. Cost: Free. Info: 456-0671.

ERIE FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MEN'S FELLOWSHIP: Third Thursday; 6 p.m.; Hoss's Steak & Sea House, 3302 W. 26th St.; dinner meeting. Cost: Order from the menu. Info: (440) 812-6034.

Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship, Meadville: Final Thursday; 6:30 p.m.; Perkins Family Restaurant, 18276 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville; nonprofit organization also open to women and nonbusiness owners; 6:30 p.m. dinner, followed by 7 p.m. program. Info: (814) 425-7392.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Fridays; 9:30 a.m.; Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 West Ridge Road; support group. Info: 455-7460.

Worship: Fridays; 4 p.m.; L'Arche Erie Inc., 3745 West 12th St. Info: 452-2065.

Book club: First Friday; 10 a.m.; Tenth Street United Methodist Church, 538 E. 10th St. Info: 459-3131.

BYOB HAPPY HOUR: Fridays; 5 p.m.; Odessa's Place, 628 W. 18th St.; weekly encouragement, relaxation, networking and sharing the word of God; bring your own Bible. Info: 899-3457.

Women's ministry: Second Friday; 7 p.m.; New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, 7195 West Ridge Road, Fairview; program includes preaching and prayer for healing, deliverance, encouragement and guidance. Info: 474-3223.

OPEN MIKE Night: Fourth Friday; 7 p.m.; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St. Cost: Free. Info: 459-3205, www.kingsleyumc.net.

HELPING HANDS CLOTHES CLOSET: Kearsarge Church of God, 1654 W. Gore Road; clothes and toys available to those in need; call to arrange a time; donations of items welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 449-8005.

RECYCLING: Newspapers, cardboard, magazines, used clothing and shoes, aluminum cans; receptacles in parking lot; Belle Valley Presbyterian Church, 1694 Norcross Road. Info: 825-4433.

JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ERIE: Selling trees to be planted at Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park and in Israel. Cost: $18. Info: 455-4474, jccoferie@aol.com.

FISHERS OF MEN MINISTRY: Daily Bible text reading; callers also can leave prayer requests. Info: 528-5883.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 24 hours a day, seven days a week; St. Joseph Catholic Church/Bread of Life Community Chapel, 139 W. 24th St.; visitors welcome; committed and substitute adorers always needed. Info: 898-2026.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Sisters of St. Joseph Poustinia, 2405 W. Eighth St.; contemplative prayer classes and prayer groups. Info: 836-4161 or e-mail s.mkmcnelis@ssjerie.org for days and times or for Sister Mary Kay McNelis to speak to your group.

ecclesia ministry: Spiritual direction and counseling by the Rev. Jerome Simmons and Sister Marilyn Zimmerman at 1626 W. 26th St. and 2553 W. Eighth St. Info: 454-0810, 464-0486.

OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH: "We Are One Body" and "Love Has Come" CDs by contemporary praise band Selah; $15 at the church, 2401 W. 38th St.; benefits music ministry. Selah provides music Sundays, 9 a.m. Mass. Info: 838-6306, 833-7701, www.selahpraiseband.com.

WOODCOCK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Coloring books of church. Cost: Suggested donation: $4 each or two for $7, plus $1.50 shipping and handling. Info:(814) 398-2190; 724-8036; write to church at 23048 Gravel Run Road, Saegertown, PA 16433.

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Christmas, religious hymns recorded by church choir; available at rectory, 1617 Walnut St., Hofmann's, 420 E. 26th St., Dancewear Center, 3834 Liberty St., or World of Music, 1355 W. 26th St. Cost: $15 for CDs; $10 for tapes. Info: 864-0231, 864-8881.

ERIE D.A.W.N.: Wheels To Work program seeks donations of roadworthy vehicles for working, low-income women who have no means of transportation to and from work; contributions may be tax-deductible. Info: 453-5921.

Bible study group: Saturdays; 1-3 p.m.; Blasco Memorial Library, Admiral Room, 160 E. Front St.; call for dates; Zion Messianic Assembly studying the Hebraic Christian roots of the Bible from a Messianic Hebraic perspective. Info: (814) 528-2605.

OUTREACH: Saturdays; 5-6:30 p.m.; Odessa's Place, 628 W. 18th St.; weekly sessions with teaching, testimony, hot topics, evangelistic strategies. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 899-3457.

Worship: Saturdays; 6 p.m.; the Haven at Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St.; also, Sunday worship in the sanctuary, 9 a.m. Info: 459-3205.

Victorious Missionaries: First Saturday; 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd.; spiritual, social group for people with physical disability or chronic illness to encourage closer relationship with God. Info: 824-5936, 824-1257 or (800) 374-3723, Ext. 257.

FOOD AND CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Second Saturday; noon to 3 p.m.; Odessa's Place, 628 W. 18th St.; volunteers and donations needed. Cost: Free. Info: 899-3457.

MONTHLY MASS: Third Saturday; 9 a.m.; Gate of Heaven Cemetery chapel, 5711 West Lake Road. Info: 838-7724, www.eriedc.org.

Worship: Sundays; 8 a.m. Rite 1 and 10 a.m. Rite II; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1070 Dutch Road, Fairview; also, monthly satellite service, third Wednesday, 1 p.m., Springhill Senior Living, 2323 Edinboro Road, Millcreek Township. Info: 474-5490, www.ststephens-fairview.org.

Sign language-interpreted Masses: Sundays; 9 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 2401 W. 38th St.; other days and locations for sign language-interpreted Masses include: second and fourth Sundays, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon; and second Sundays, 11:30 a.m., St. Agatha Catholic Church, Meadville. Cost: Free. Info: 824-1257, jjohnson@eriercd.org.

Worship: Sundays, 9 a.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 4950 N. Main St., McKean; sermons by the Rev. Ron Freebourn. Info: 476-7105.

Worship: Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m.; Saturdays, 6 p.m.; McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro. Info: 734-1907.

Traditional Latin Mass: Sundays; 9:30 a.m.; St. Ann Catholic Church, 921 East Ave.; and Sundays, 11:30 a.m., and Fridays, 7 p.m.; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 165 Beach Ave., Cambridge Springs; Catholic Diocese of Erie, traditional Latin Mass. Info: 452-4832, (814) 398-4234.

Worship: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4264 Avonia Road; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; adult class, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; youth group, Sundays, 4 p.m. Info: 474-3914.

Bible classes: Sundays; 10 a.m.; North Meadville Church of Christ, 16217 Route 19, Saegertown.

Mass: Sundays; 10 a.m.; St. James Anglican Catholic Church, 5000 Conrad Road. Info: 833-6769.

WORSHIP: Sundays; 10 a.m.; St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church, 721 E. Fifth St.; services in Romanian and English; matins, 9 a.m.; liturgy, 10 a.m.; also, on Saturdays, vespers, counseling and adult classes, 6 p.m. Info: 874-3615.

Worship: Sundays; 10 a.m.; Findley Lake United Methodist Church, 2862 North Road, Findley Lake, N.Y.; Sunday school, 11:30 a.m. Info: (716) 769-7532.

Worship: Sundays; 10 a.m.; New Life Community Church, 1755 Lord Road, Fairview. Info: 474-3386, www.newlifefairview.com.

Worship: Sundays; 10:15 a.m.; Calvary Christian Center, 1061 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek; children's church. Info: 899-5683, www.cccerie.org.

WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Assembly Hall, Cleveland Drive, Lily Dale, N.Y. Church of the Living Spirit service. Info: (716) 595-3989.

JAMESTOWN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Living Waters Open Bible Church, 946 Southwestern Drive, Busti, N.Y.; a community Bible institute, Lordship of Christ program. Info: (716) 664-6789.

WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St., North East. Info: 725-4105.

Worship: Sundays; 10:45 a.m.; Garden Heights Baptist Church, 4224 McClelland Ave.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 825-5342.

Worship: Sundays; 10:45 a.m.; Union City Presbyterian Church, West High Street, Union City. Info: (814) 438-2241.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, 822 Delaware Ave.; adult Sunday school, 8:30 a.m.; children's Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Info: 459-5592.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Tenth Street United Methodist Church, 538 E. 10th St.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 459-3131.

worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Triumphant Life Church, 5651 New Perry Highway; dinner follows; children's church, 11:20 a.m.; second service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m., followed by dinner. Info: 864-3984.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Cranesville Bible Church, 10029 Reed St., Cranesville; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; AWANA and youth group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Info: (814) 756-5287.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; North Meadville Church of Christ, 16217 Route 19, Saegertown.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; New Revelation Full Gospel Baptist Church, 947 W. Ninth St.; Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Info: 452-4048.

Worship: Sundays; 11:30 a.m.; Iglesia Hispana Erie meeting at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 2320 East Lake Road; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Info: 580-2020.

Worship: Sundays; 11:30 a.m.; First Born Apostolic Faith Church of God, 1221 E. 19th St.; Wednesday night prayer service, 7:30 p.m. Info: 456-5829.

Catholic Mass: Sundays; 4 p.m.; Smith Chapel, Penn State Behrend, 4701 Jordan Road, Harborcreek Township; Penn State Behrend Campus Ministries. Info: 898-7139.

Weekly Centering Prayer Group: Sundays; 4 p.m.; St. George Catholic Church, 5145 Peach St. Info: 864-0622.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Sundays; choir rehearsal, 5 p.m.; supper, 6 p.m.; United Methodist Youth Fellowship, 6:30 p.m.; Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St., Meadville. Info: (814) 724-6736, www.stoneumc.org.

Protestant worship: Sundays; 5:30 p.m.; Smith Chapel, Penn State Behrend, 4701 Jordan Road, Harborcreek Township; Penn State Behrend Campus Ministries. Info: 898-6245.

Youth service: Sundays; 6 p.m.; Calvary Christian Center, 1061 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek; Water's Edge Youth Nights for grades seven to 12. Info: 899-5683, www.cccerie.org.

Worship: Sundays; 6:30 p.m.; Immanuel United Methodist Church, 22 E. Division St., North East. Info: 725-1108.

After the Storm: Sundays; 7 p.m.; Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, 12921 Dundon Road, Edinboro; modern Christian music performed by Shattered, and speaker, 7 p.m.; first Sunday of the month at the Hangout, 216 W. Plum St., Edinboro; remaining Sundays at Hillcrest. Info: 734-1108.

Radio BROADCAST: "Magnify -- Mass and a Message" with Monsignor Tom Snyderwine; Sundays; 7-8 p.m.; WJET-AM/1400; day's Mass, recorded at St. Luke Catholic Church, and commentary on current affairs from Christian perspective.

GATHERING GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE: One Sunday a month, call for dates; 6-8 p.m.; North Coast Christian Fellowship Church, 7895 Buffalo Road, in Keri's Dance Studio. Cost: Free. Info: 725-5259.

Community Breakfast: Third Sunday; 9-10 a.m.; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1070 Dutch Road, Fairview. Cost: Donations accepted for outreach and charities. Info: (814) 474-5490, www.ststephens-fairview.org.

SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES: Meets one Sunday a month; 1-4 p.m.; St. Luke Catholic Church, 421 E. 38th St. Call for dates. Info: 725-9780.

Guitar lessons: Mondays; 6-7 p.m.; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St.; for beginners. Cost: Free. Info: 866-7177, www.kingsleyumc.net.

COLLEGE PREP: Mondays; 6 p.m.; First Born Apostolic Faith Church, 1221 E. 19th St.; targeting children in primary grades for success in school and future college. Info: 456-5829.

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Send items for the Religion Calendar to Dana Massing, Erie Times-News, 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16534; e-mail to dana.massing@timesnews.com; or fax to 870-1808. The deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Call 870-1729 for information.

Source: http://www.goerie.com/article/20130202/LIFESTYLES03/302029965/Religion-Calendar-for-the-Erie-area

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