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4B THE DAILY ASTORIAN FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016 RELIGION BRIEFS Society of Friends SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Lower Columbia Worship Group of the Soci- ety of Friends (Quaker) meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Peninsula Church Center Fireside Room (south build- ing), 5000 N Place. This is a “silent” (unprogrammed) worship group. All are welcome to visit and participate. For information, call 503-895-7474. free Easter Breakfast is from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m., followed by an Eas- ter Worship Service at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Astoria First United Methodist The Astoria First United Meth- odist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave., begins worship at 11 a.m. on Palm Astoria Bahá’ís Sunday with choral music and a spe- The Bahá’í community of Astoria cial Reader Theater presentation. is celebrating their New Year, known The Astoria and Warrenton as Naw-Ruz, at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Methodists will gather on Holy home of Tod and Betsy Jones, 200 (Maundy) Thursday in the Warren- West Irving Ave. The event is free and ton UMC, 679 Main Ave., for a soup Cannon Beach Community open to the public. supper at 5 p.m. and Holy Commu- CANNON BEACH — Can- Naw-Ruz is commemorated on the nion services at 6 p.m. with inspira- non Beach Community Church, 132 ¿UVWGD\RIVSULQJWKHYHUQDOHTXLQR[ tional music provided by the Astoria E. Washington St., holds an Even- and marks the end of a 19-day fast — FUMC choir. VRQJ VHUYLFH DW SP WKH ¿UVW DQG abstaining from food and drink from The Parking lot is across the street third Sunday of the month. All are sunrise to sunset every day — which on 11th Street and Franklin Avenue. welcome. LVDSHULRGRIUHÀHFWLRQDQGVSLULWXDO A ramp and door are available just Evensong features Wes Warhmund reinvigoration. west of the main entrance. For infor- JXLWDUÀXWHDQGFODULQHWDQGPHGLWD- Naw-Ruz (or Nowruz, one of its mation, call 503-325-5454. tive songs, Psalms, readings, candle- many other spellings) is one of the OLJKWDQGWLPHIRUTXLHWUHÀHFWLRQ world’s oldest secular holidays, and has Grace Episcopal For information, call the church at been celebrated by people from diverse Holy Week, the week commemo- 503-436-1222. ethnic communities and religious back- rating the events that led up to Eas- grounds for thousands of years. ter Sunday, begins at Grace Episco- Our Saviour’s Lutheran For information, call 503-325- pal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., with SEASIDE — Our Saviour’s 1963 or go to www.astoriabahai.org Palm Sunday services at 8 and 10 Lutheran Church presents “Song, a.m. Sunday. The palms and crosses Scripture and Sacrament” from 11 Warrenton United Methodist are blessed before a procession, and to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Suzanne WARRENTON — The Warren- parishioners take the parts in the read- Elise Assisted Living, 101 Forest ton United Methodist Church, 679 ing of the story. Drive. All are welcome. N. Main Ave., celebrates Palm Sun- Anyone who is interested in learn- For information, call the church at day at 10 a.m. Sunday with hosannas ing how to fold palm fronds into palm 503-738-6791. and (weather permitting) a procession crosses is invited to come at 10 a.m. with palm branches. At the conclu- Saturday. Also on Saturday, from 10 Bethany Free Lutheran VLRQ RI WKH VHUYLFH HYHU\RQH H[WHQGV a.m. to noon, church building and Bethany Free Lutheran Church, the branch of friendship by enjoying grounds are being cleaned in prepa- 451 34th St., is holding a Maundy brunch in fellowship hall. ration for Easter. Lunch is served at Thursday Communion Service at 7 Services during Holy Week noon. p.m. Thursday, with music, prayer include: Bible Study on Wednesday at At 5:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday and Holy Communion. The public is 2 p.m.; and a Holy (Maundy) Thurs- there is an instructed “Christian Pass- welcome. day soup supper from 5 to 6 p.m., fol- over Meal” and a potluck featuring For information, call the church at lowed by a Holy Communion worship food from the Holy Land. A service 503-325-2925. service with music provided by the follows, recalling the Last Supper Astoria First Methodist Church choir. and foot washing. The altar will be First Baptist Check newspaper listings for commu- stripped, and will stay bare until A Maundy Thursday Ceremonial nity-wide Good Friday services. Easter. Passover Service is being held from WUMC offers off-street park- On Good Friday, March 25, The 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist ing, easy access for the physically Stations of the Cross Liturgy and Pro- Church, 349 Seventh St. To reserve a challenged, and activity packets for cession begin at 12:10 p.m., featuring spot, RSVP by calling 503-325-1761. children. Call 503-861-0825 for music with Jennifer Goodenberger On Easter Sunday, March 27, a information. (piano). The service at 7 p.m. features Local, Family Owned Company Lemon Pepper Salmon with Poached Prawns Roasted Pork Loin with Mushroom Gravy Honey Glazed Ham Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Baby Carrots Scrambled Eggs & Fried Potatoes Bacon & Sausage Links Waffl es Biscuits & Gravy Assorted Salads & Rolls Homemade Desserts Adults $ 25 95 • Seniors $ 23 95 Children $ 12 95 (Five & under: Free) Milepost 18, Hwy 26, Elsie RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 503-755-1818 • 800-874-1810 www.camp18restaurant.com Find us on Facebook Pioneer Presbyterian WARRENTON — The Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 33324 Patriot Way, is building its annual Daffo- dil Cross at the church, which is near Camp Rilea, starting at 9:30 a.m. Sat- XUGD\:KHQ¿QLVKHGWKHFURVVLV feet tall and contains 5,000 blooms. Anyone who wishes to help out is welcome. Wear gardening clothes and be prepared for inclement weather. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 503-861- 2421 or 503-861-8097. The Daily Asorian SEASIDE — Providence Seaside Hospital, in conjunction with the American Lung Asso- ciation, is offering a monthly Better Breathers Club to senior members of the community ZKR KDYH GLI¿FXOW\ EUHDWKLQJ Attendees will meet in the edu- cation center of the hospital from 1:30 to 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. There is no charge to attend, but regis- tration is encouraged. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn ways to cope with chronic obstruc- tive pulmonary disease (COPD), DVWKPD SXOPRQDU\ ¿EURVLV DQG other respiratory issues while getting the support of others who share the same struggles. The Better Breathers Club’s monthly meetings will feature presentations on a variety of rel- evant topics including breath- LQJ WHFKQLTXHV H[HUFLVH PHGL- cations, home healthcare, lung transplants, pollution, smoking and more. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. 0RQWKO\ PHHWLQJV QH[W Thursday. Other sessions are: , April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. To register for one or more sessions, call 800-562-8964. Providence Seaside Hospital is located at 725 S. Wahanna Road. Serving Families for Generations www.hughes-ransom.com Sunday, March 27 th • 11 AM - 3 PM A Rummage and Bake Sale, spon- sored by Catholic Daughters of Amer- ica is being held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Star of the Sea School auditorium, 1411 Grand Ave. The event features new and used clothing, household items, toys and more. Holy Week at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1465 Grand Ave., starts with Palm Sunday Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., and a Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. On both Tuesday and Wednesday, Mass is at 8 a.m. The service is at 7 p.m. Holy Thursday. Bring bells and prepare for foot washing. On Good Friday, the Stations of the Cross are at noon at the St. Fran- cis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond. At 7 p.m., the Passion, Veneration of Cross and Communion Service are being held at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. For information, call the church at 503) 325-3671 or go to www. stmaryastoria.com • • • • • • Mortuary & Crematory EASTER BRUNCH St. Mary, Star of the Sea ‘Better Breather’s Club’ in Seaside Caring Professional Service Hughes-Ransom SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622 the Youth Group presenting a Stations of the Cross Shadow Play. The Holy Saturday Liturgy of the Word is read at noon March 26. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceas- toria.org he Slack 5 Funerals, burials, and cremations Onsite crematorium Reliable 24-hour service Preplanning available Special attention to veterans Special rooms for receptions ASTORIA • 576 12th Street • 503.325.2535
