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Participants across U.S. today commemorate event's 91st anniversary
By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, Oct 11, 2008
The second annual Rosary Rally on the Square in Twinsburg will be held from noon to 1 p.m. today.
The rally, at state routes 82 and 91, commemorates the 91st anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun near Fatima, Portugal. Witnesses reported that on Oct. 13, 1917, Our Lady of Fatima (an apparition of the Virgin Mary) performed a miracle.
The account is that after a downfall of rain, the clouds broke and the sun appeared as an opaque, spinning disk in the sky. The sun was said to be less bright than normal and to cast multicolored lights. Witnesses said the sun careened toward the Earth. Some reported that their wet clothing became immediately dry.
The miracle was attributed by believers to Our Lady of Fatima. Three shepherd children had reported that the Lady had promised to reveal her identity and provide a miracle ''so that all may believe'' on Oct. 13.
The Catholic Church investigated the Fatima apparitions and, in 1930, declared them ''worthy of credence.'' Millions of pilgrims journey to Fatima each year to give honor to Our Lady of Fatima. The local rally is one of more than 3,000 that will take place at the same time across the nation. Participants are asked to bring a lawn chair.
In other religion news:
Events
Centenary United Methodist Church — 1319 Superior Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Viola Jones Memorial Rainbow Tea. $10, $5 for 12 and under.
Christ Is the Answer Ministries North Campus — 325 N. Howard St., Akron. Friday through Oct. 19. Tent revival 7 p.m. Friday and Oct. 18 and 11 a.m. Oct. 19. There will be a coat giveaway from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 18. 330-252-0387.
Columbia United Church of Christ — 978 Wooster Road W., Barberton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. today. Swiss steak dinner includes mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, apple sauce, rolls, dessert and beverage. $8.50, $3 children, $20 families. 330-825-9946.
Faith Temple Church of the Living God — 701 Sylvan Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. Founders Day celebration. Speaker is Bishop David Drone.
Faith United Methodist Church — 1235 Tallmadge Road, Brimfield Township. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. today. Swiss steak dinner, includes mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, apple sauce, desserts and beverage. $7.50, $3.50 youths, free for age 5 and younger. Carryout available.
First Congregational Church of Akron — 292 E. Market St., Akron. Noon Sunday. Popcorn Fundraiser. Contributions will be sent to help rebuild and feed the country of Haiti which has been hit by four hurricanes this year. 330-253-5109.
First United Methodist Church of Akron — 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Spaghetti with meat sauce dinner includes salad, bread, beverage and dessert. $6, free for children. 330-376-8143.
Greater Bethel Baptist Church — 404 S. Arlington St., Akron. 4 p.m. today. Kids magic show. 330-724-0718.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 3154 Northview Road, Springfield Township. Noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Annual spaghetti dinner at Uniontown Community Park, 3696 Apollo St. N.W., includes side salad, Italian bread, beverage and dessert. $5, $3 children and free for age 5 and under. Carryout available. 330-699-4500.
Loyola of the Lakes Retreat House — 700 Killinger Road, Green. Friday through Oct. 19. Women's Weekend Chocolate Retreat. Theme is ''Sweet Opportunity to Explore Women's Spirituality.'' Registration 5:30 p.m. Friday. Cost is $145 per person and includes room accommodations for two nights and five home-cooked meals. 330-896-2315 or 800-827-1416. http://www.loyolaofthelakes.com.
Manchester United Methodist Church — 5625 Manchester Road, New Franklin. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Gospel Blue Grass Jam. Bring a covered dish for dinner at 7:30 p.m. 330-882-4818 or 330-882-3765.
Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church — 413 Iroquois Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. Family and Friends Day in observance of National Lay Day. 330-784-8964.
Queen of Heaven Church — 1800 Steese Road, Green. 8 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. The Living Rosary will be prayed by candlelight in the Marian Garden to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the Miracle of the Dancing Sun at Fatima. In case of rain, it will be held in the church. 330-896-2345.
St. George Orthodox Church — 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn. Orthodox Christian Women of Akron will sponsor a fall retreat Tuesday at St. Gregory Palamas Monastery in Perrysville. The group will leave the Fairlawn church at 9:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. 330-658-6255.
Sawyerwood United Methodist Church — 956 Mohawk Trail, Springfield Township. Noon to 5 p.m. today. Chicken 'n Biscuit Dinner & Bake Sale. Dine in or carryout. 330-784-3323.
Church in Silver Lake — 2951 Kent Road, Silver Lake. 1 p.m. Sunday. Stow CROP Walk will start in the church parking lot and walk to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church on state Route 59, 330-928-2991. http://www.churchinsilverlake.org.
Weymouth Community Church — 3398 S. Weymouth Road, Medina Township. A 10-day revival summit from Sunday to Oct. 22 by Life Action, a ministry dedicated to living and teaching practical, daily application of God's word. It will begin Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and continue each weekday evening at 6:30. It includes instructional preaching, family seminars, music, teen activities and children's programs. Nursery care available. 330-723-1750. http://www.weymouthchurch.com.
Performances
Christ Church Episcopal — 21 Aurora St., Hudson. 7 p.m. Wednesday. The American Boychoir in concert. $15, $10 ages 10 and under. Boys in grades three to seven who love to sing are encouraged to audition after the concert. 330-650-4359.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tina Bergmann and Bryan Thomas in concert in the sanctuary. Child care available. Freewill offering. Fall festival reception after the concert in the church yard. 330-923-5241.
New Hope Baptist Church — 1706 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. Soup kitchen and clothing giveaway, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
Prophetic Praise Outreach — Italian Center, 134 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Oct. 18. Nonprofit organization founded by Akron native Phyllis Washington presents Where's Daddy, a gospel stage play concerning missing dads in the home. $15. Free parking and refreshments. For advance tickets, call 330-388-6965.
St. Barbara Church — 2813 Lincoln Way N.W., Massillon. 3 p.m. Sunday. Recording artist Tajci will perform Let it Be — Mary's Story in the sanctuary. 330-833-6898.
St. Joan of Arc Church — 4940 W. Tuscarawas St., Perry Township. 7 tonight. Autumn Interlude V benefit concert with Steve Dallas, Praisin' Padres & Company, Mark Thewes, Maria Middaugh and others. Free. 330-834-2184 or 330-497-9772.
Classes, groups, workshops
Fairlawn Lutheran Church — 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn. Dr. Kevin Lehman's Value-Packed Parenting workshop. 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in October. Child care is available. Registration: 330-836-7286.
First Baptist Church of Medina — 3646 Medina Road, Medina Township. AWANA, an international children's ministry, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 330-725-5853.
First Congregational Church of Tallmadge — 85 Heritage Drive. Award-winning author Charles Pucha will lead a clergy workshop on the realities of aging, illness and caregiving. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday Registration at 9:30 a.m. Preregistration: 330-633-4931.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ — 130 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. A bonfire at the home of the Rev. Kirk Bruce. Open to all single persons between ages 30 and 65. Bring a chair, drink and snack to share. Reservations required. 330-928-4847.
Speakers, lectures
Christian Healthcare Ministries — 127 Hazelwood Ave., Barberton. Shane Claiborne, Christian author and co-founder of the Simple Way in Philadelphia, will speak during a pastors' breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Reservations: 330-848-1511.
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church — 180 Edward Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. A program with speaker, the Rev. Shirley Wyatt of the New Millennium Baptist Church. The public is invited. Please wear red.
Table Talk — Prestwick Country Club, 2220 Raber Road, Green. Noon Wednesday. Knute Larson, pastor of the Chapel, will present The Marathon of Life. Cost is $11. Reservations required by Monday. 330-315-5612.
The second annual Rosary Rally on the Square in Twinsburg will be held from noon to 1 p.m. today.
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