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Lifetree topic: Pursuing a Satisfying Life

How to experience a full and satisfying life, even in the midst of sickness, will be explored at Lifetree Cafe on Tuesday, April 17th at noon and 7pm. The program, titled “How to Live Before You Die: Embracing Life to the Fullest,” features a filmed interview with Sasha Vukelja, who as a young girl escaped from communist Yugoslavia and emigrated to the United States. Vukelja, now an oncologist, tells how she works with patients facing an uncertain future to find hope and a positive attitude. “I tell people they have a terminal illness called life, and one day, it’s ...

Divine Mercy Service at Corpus Christi

Holy Trinity Catholic Parish of Webster County will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday this Sunday, the week after Easter Sunday, with a special prayer service starting at 2:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 403 N. Eighth St. Reflection on Divine Mercy will be presented by Father Patrick Behm. Meditation on the Diary of St. M. Faustina will follow. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung at 3 p.m. Praises of Divine Mercy will conclude the prayer service with Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 9:30 Holy Mass until the end ...

First Covenant’s Got Talent is April 14

First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, just north of Iowa Central Community College on Highway 169, will host First Covenant’s Got Talent at 7 p.m. April 14. This event will feature skits, instrumental ensembles, vocal solos, duets, trios, the First Covenant Praise Team and instrumentalists, the First Covenant Adult and Kids Choirs, the First Covenant Bell Choir, the “Dancing Stockings” and the “FCC Swim Team.” There is no admission charge but a freewill offering will be received. Doors open at 6 p.m. and pre-praise will begin at 6:40 p.m. The event is for all ages.

Community Manna Meal is April 14

First United Methodist Church will hold their next Manna Meal at 5 p.m. on April 14 at the church, 127 N. 10th St. Food provided by First Presbyterian Church. Bingo will be played following the meal.

Catholic Daughters to meet Thursday

Catholic Daughters Court 216 will meet 6 p.m. on Thursday at Corpus Christi Parish Center. There will be a Mass, dinner, annual style show, membership drive and nomination of officers. Contact Betty Kelly by noon on Tuesday to make dinner reservations.

Lifetree topic is immigration

Lifetree Cafe at Cana, 18 S. Third St., will hold its “In the News” program at noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The topic this week will be on immigration issues. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge. For questions, called 515-302-8036.