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EDWARDSVILLE - The Ethnic Committee of Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church, Church and Main streets, will hold their annual St. David&#8217;s Day Tea at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Sunday School room.As is the custom of the Ethnic Committee, prizes will be awarded to the oldest man and woman present. Hymn singing will be led by Carol Wolosz, accompanied by Glenn Ryman.A Te Bach will follow. Tickets may be purchased at the door or call Jean Bonn at 570-678-3976.PLYMOUTH - The First Friday Group Assumpta Council 3987 Knights of Columbus will attend the 9 a.m. Mass on Friday at All Saints Church, Willow Street. Rosary recitation will begin at 8:30 a.m.Breakfast will be at Ollies Restaurant in Edwardsville. For reservations call Bill Jones at 570-288-7291.WILKES-BARRE - The relics of St. Sharbel Makhloof (1828-1898) Venerable Maronite Saint of the Catholic Church will be exhibited at St. Anthony/St. George Maronite Church in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 16.Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at St. Anthony Maronite Church, 311 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, followed by adoration from 8 to 11 p.m. Continuing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16. Relics will be transferred to St. George Chapel, 79 Loomis St., Wilkes-Barre, for adoration from 7 to 10 p.m.WILKES-BARRE - Year of Mercy Day of Reflection with Deacon Gary Pstrak noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish. Noon - Eucharistic adoration, 1 p.m. - Rosary, 2 p.m.- short prayer service with music and homily, 2:45-3:30 p.m. - confessions, 3 p.m., - Rosary, 3:30 p.m. - benediction and homily.WILKES-BARRE: St. Andre Bessette Parish is hosting a wine and spirit special presentation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at Patte&#8217;s Sports Bar and Restaurant, 65 W. Hollenback Ave.Discussion will be on the shape of religious life today featuring a panel representing the three levels of religious life, priests, sister and brother.The cost is $10 per person and deadline to register is Tuesday. For more information call 570-823-4988.WYOMING VALLEY - Church Women United of Wyoming Valley sponsored a World Day of Prayer for Friday with Lois Walting, East Side C.W.U. chairperson and Betty Swithers, West Side C.W.U. chairperson.First United Methodist Church, 273 E. Main St., Nanticoke, at 1 p.m.; Plains will be announced at a later date.Our Lady of Victory, 16 Second St., Harvey&#8217;s Lake, at 1 p.m.; Kunkle United Methodist Church, Kunkle, 1 p.m.Lois Walting is chairperson and Betty Swithers will assist with The C.W.U. of W.V. Easter Basket Project.The collecting of the Easter baskets will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, March 14, and Wednesday, March 16, at Dorranceton United Methodist Church, Kingston.For information call Lois at 570-735-1227.

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