Holy Assumption Orthodox Church in Marblehead is receiving a state historical marker, and a dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday.
The Ottawa County Historical Society will recognize the church as the oldest existing Orthodox church in Ohio, as well as the role of immigrants in developing Ottawa County.
The parish was established on March 20, 1898, and construction of the current church building began in 1905. It consisted primarily of Carpatho-Russian immigrants from present-day Slovakia and Moravia, who settled on the peninsula and worked in stone quarries and farms. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia sent the congregation four icons, a chalice, and today’s equivalent of more than $40,000 to establish the church.
Saturday’s dedication will be at 2:30 p.m. outside the church, 110 E. Main St., Marblehead. Afterward, all are invited to an open house, refreshments, and a short vespers service.
To learn more about the church history, go to holyassumptionmarblehead.org/ourhistory.
Catholic speakers in Bowling Green
Catholic speaker Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione come to Bowling Green this week for a few events.
On Tuesday, St. Thomas More University Parish will host the pair in a “Made for More” presentation, combining music, art, and ideas for reflection related to the meaning of life and desires of the heart. It’s from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Bowling Green State University’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. Tickets, $25, are available at sttomsbg.org/m4m.
On Wednesday, they’ll have separate events at the newly constructed Awaken Theater, 1234 Main St., Bowling Green.
In the morning, there will be coffee and conversation with Mr. West, president of the Theology of the Body Institute, as well as a live recording of The Awaken Catholic Show. The event runs 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tickets, $25, are available at ChristopherWest.awakencatholic.org.
At night, Mr. Mangione will be joined by other featured artists for a concert that begins at 7 p.m. Tickets, $15, are available at MikeMangione.awakencatholic.org.
Church to prepare 12,000 Easter eggs
Cornerstone Church brings back its Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.
Geared toward ages 2 through 12, this twist on a traditional egg hunt will feature bright candy-filled eggs hidden throughout the darkened church lit with black lights.
The church will prepare 12,000 eggs in anticipation of 500 participants. There will also be music, snacks, games, and face painting.
The event is free and runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Cornerstone Church, 1520 Reynolds Rd., Maumee.
Go to cornerstone.church/egghunt to register.
Donations accepted for clothing ministry
CedarCreek Church is accepting donations for its next clothing closet.
Donations of clean and gently used clothing can be dropped off at the CedarCreek Oregon campus, 3540 Seaman Rd., Oregon, on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. or Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon.
The closet is part of the church’s efforts to lead a service project every second Saturday. It hosted a clothing closet in February, which brought in around 70 shoppers.
The clothing will be available to the community at no cost on April 8 at CedarCreek’s Oregon campus.
For more information, go to Facebook.com/cedarcreektv.
Pierogi for sale in Rossford
St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Rossford will be selling homemade potato pierogi on Saturday.
Orders can be picked up starting at 1 p.m. in the church hall, 139 Walnut St., Rossford. Cost is $15 a dozen. Call 419-475-2186 to order.
First Published March 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
