Devotions to honor Mother of God

MARIA STEIN — On Friday, Aug. 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the Spiritual Center, Maria Stein, Ohio, devotions will be conducted in honor of the Mother of God. This is the 22nd year for this event. It will begin with a Mass with the Rev. Eric Bowman, from Church of the Transfiguration parish, West Milton, Ohio, as the main celebrant. After Mass the rosary will be recited during a candle light procession around the grounds.

Participants may want to bring a lawn chair (no seating is provided) and a flashlight. There will be handicap, and bus parking, and general parking on the grounds.

The Spiritual Center is located on St. John Road, Maria Stein. From U.S. Route 127, go east on State route 119 to St. John Rd., then north one half mile. From Interstate 75, take Route 119 west to St. John Road. For information: www.spiritualcenter.net or 419-925-7625.

Staff report