Religion calendar

2/26/2005

Christian Festival Choir and Orchestra, in concert, 7 tonight and 3 p.m. tomorrow, Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., $12, 419-824-3999.

Lenten "Pasta and Praise," meal 5-7 p.m., talent show at 7 p.m. today, Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 West Laskey Rd. 419-475-4436.

Toledo Catholic Diocese's 7th annual Open Door Liturgy, 4:30 p.m. today, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 750 Bright Rd., Findlay.

Catholic Charismatic Mass and Healing Service, 7 p.m. today, Good Shepherd Church, 550 Clark St.; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Little Flower Church, 5522 Dorr St. 419-691-6686.

The Christian Science Monitor, video presentation and discussion, 3 p.m. today, Maumee Public Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee, presented by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Maumee.

John Louis, On the Edge of Illusion magic show, 9 and 11 a.m. tomorrow, Bedford Church of the Nazarene, 7866 Douglas Rd., Lambertville, Mich. 734-847-6749.

Mayor Jack Ford, guest speaker in honor of Black History Month, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Inspirational Missionary Baptist Church, 763 Vance St.

Self-Expression Teen Theater 10th anniversary celebration of the Million Man March, 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd., keynote speech via satellite by Minister Louis Farrakhan, $10 donation.

Camerata Singers, in concert, 3 p.m. tomorrow, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lima.

The Rev. Phillip Paschal of Lima, guest speaker, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Greater St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church, 416 Belmont Ave.

Praise Concert, featuring the Rev. Mary Wood, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Pilgrim Church of the United Church of Christ, 1375 Sylvania Ave.

The Way of the Cross, one-hour Lenten service of prayer and music, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Our Lady of Lourdes Church; 6 p.m. Wednesday, St. James Catholic Church; 7 p.m. March 13, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Maumee.

15th Annual Black History Month Concert with Toledo Symphony, 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 1119 West Bancroft St., $10. 419-241-4544.

Rabbi Jonathan Rietti, "The Pursuit of Happiness and Wealth: Are they Correlated?", 7 p.m. tomorrow, Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

Contemplative Prayer, noon Monday, Visitation Spirituality Center, 529 Stewart Rd., Monroe, Mich. 734-242-5520.

Kantorei Choir of Valparaiso University, in concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Grave Evangelical Church, Woodville and Witty roads, Elmore. 419-862-3630.

Philippine-American Catholic Council Novena and Mass, 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Agnes Church, 3901 Martha Ave.

Ecumenical Bereavement Support Group, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Patrick of Heatherdown Church conference room, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-893-7178.

4th Annual Multifaith Banquet, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, St. George Orthodox Cathedral OCA, 738 Glenwood Rd., Rossford. Reservations: 419-475-6535.

Central Catholic High School presents an evening with Mary Beth Bonnaci, 7 p.m. Thursday, at Central, 2550 Cherry St. 419-255-2306.

"The Taliban Phenomenon: A Historical Perspective," lecture by Dr. S. Amjad Hussain, noon Thursday, The Toledo Club, $15. Sponsored by Central Cities Ministries of Toledo. 419-244-9516.

Community World Day of Prayer 2005, focusing on Poland, 1:30 p.m. Friday, with 8 churches participating, Lyons Christian Church, 216 Morena St., Lyons.

Christ United Methodist Church, 5757 Starr Ave., Oregon, begins partnership with Racing for Recovery, for overcoming addictions, starting with a kickoff dinner 6 p.m. Friday, followed by viewing of Addict: The Todd Crandell Story. 419-691-9701.

Fresh Start, divorce recovery seminar, Friday and March 5, Calvary Assembly of God, 5025 Glendale Ave. 419-381-0254.

Weekend retreat, Jesus and the Gospel of St. Mark, Friday through Sunday, Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center, 1250 Tiffin St., Fremont, Ohio. 1-419-332-6522.

Dr. Greg Ogen, author of The New Reformation: Returning the Ministry to the People of God, speaking at discipleship seminar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5, New Harvest Christian Church, 3540 Seaman Rd., Oregon, $35 registration, 419-693-6543.

The deadline for news items for the Religion Calendar is noon Wednesday. Items can be mailed to the Religion Editor, The Blade, P.O. Box 921, Toledo, Ohio 43697-0921; faxed to 419-724-6439, or e-mailed to religion@theblade.com. To speak to the Religion Editor, call 419-724-6154. To change or place a listing in the Directory of Worship, call 419-724-6457.