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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.
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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.
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Evensong features Wes Warhmund reinvigoration.
west of the main entrance. For infor-
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Naw-Ruz (or Nowruz, one of its mation, call 503-325-5454.
tive songs, Psalms, readings, candle- many other spellings) is one of the
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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
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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
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Children $ 12 95 (Five & under: Free)
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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-
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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
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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),
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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-
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cations, home healthcare, lung
transplants, pollution, smoking
and more. Caregivers are also
welcome to attend.
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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
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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
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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