CAREY — The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey will be celebrating a special mass in honor of Saint Peregrine, patron saint of those affected by cancer, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3 in the Basilica. Saint Peregrine lived in Italy from 1260-1345; he was a member of the Friar Servants of Mary (Servite Order) and was himself cured of cancer.

Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 437 N. Market St., Kenton, is inviting the public to its Woman’s Day Celebration on Sunday, April 28. The morning service begins at 10:30 a.m. with the speaker being Rev. Dr. Aimee Anderson from Columbus.

Louise McMillion of Dunkirk will be the guest speaker at Well of Grace Fellowship Church, 525 N. Ida St., Kenton beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

(He who saw this has testified so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows that he tells the truth.) ––––– The above words are from the author of the Gospel of John as he described the crucifixion of Jesus. The sanctuary of the second church I served seated over 800 people. For Easter, the chancel …

Kenton Full Gospel Church, 129 N. Wayne St., has planned Good Friday and Easter Sunday services. Good Friday service will be tonight at 6 p.m., with the Easter Sunday service to be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

“I love to tell the story…of Jesus and His love.” That’s the opening and closing of the chorus to the beloved hymn I Love to Tell the Story. Along with being one of my favorite hymns, that chorus is a major theme of my life as it is with many Christians.

Mass schedule and services for Holy Week for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenton and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ada will be as follows: Holy Thursday Mass, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes

MOUNT VICTORY — There will be a Victory Gospel concert from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at 234 N. Washington St., Mount Victory (at the park). Doors open at 4 p.m.

DUNKIRK — The local community choir will present "Behold the Lamb" - A Cantata of Seasonal Holy Week Music at the Hardin Northern Community Center on Sunday, April 14 starting at 7 p.m. The choir is comprised of individuals in the community and is directed by Julie Freshcorn and accompanied by Leah Driskill.

The Auglaize Free United Baptist Church will be hosting an all-you-can-eat, country-style breakfast and bake sale from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13. On the menu will be sausage gravy, bacon, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, fried apples, grits, pancakes, biscuits, coffee, milk and orange juice.