Religion Briefs

Corned beef and cabbage served Saturday

VERNONCENTER >> Vernon Center United Methodist Church will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the church, Youngs Road. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, carrots, applesauce, marble rye bread and dessert. Take outs are available. The cost is $10 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. The church is handicapped accessible.

Annual Irish buffet set for March 11

VERONA>> The Verona United Methodist Church, 5694 Main St., will hold its annual Irish Buffet on March 11 from 4-6 p.m. The menu will include corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots, shepherd’s pie, Guinness stew, colcannon, root vegetable trio, Irish soda bread, scones with clotted cream, green desserts and beverages. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for children and free for children younger than 5.

Talent show will benefit Fiddlers’ Association

CAMDEN>> An Elvis impersonator, a Scottish piper, Scottish highland dancers, Appalachian cloggers and other acts await attendees at the Talent Showcase on Friday, March 10 from 7-11 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 132 Main St. Musicians, singers and dancers will share their talents to help the NYS Old Tyme Fiddlers’ Association build a food concession kitchen this summer. The donation for admission is $5 for adults; youths 16 and younger are admitted free. Desserts and baked will also be sold during the concert. All are invited to enjoy a fun-filled evening or sign up to perform by contacting Paula Aldridge at (315) 8869621 or paulalee1129@ gmail.com.

Catholic Daughters will meet March 14

VERNON>> Catholic Daughters Court Our Lady 1250 will meet Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Holy Family Parish Center, 4552 Peterboro St. First on the agenda will be the presentation of awards to the winners of the court’s annual education contests. Recipients and their guests will be present to enjoy the celebration of the winners’ works of inspiration and creativity. Refreshments will be served followed by a brief meeting of the court. Marianne Eaton, Jill Niles and Noreen Morris and their committee are in charge of arrangements.

St. Patrick’s Day dinner slated

MADISON>> Madison United Methodist Church will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the church, Route 20. Take outs will be available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12.

Lenten fish dinners served in Vernon

VERNON>> Holy Family Church will serve a haddock dinner each Friday, March 3 through April 7, from 4-6:30 p.m. Dinner includes potato, salad bar and beverage for $9. Take-outs will be available for $8; call (315) 8292820 after 3 p.m. to order. The church is located at 4352 Peterboro St.

Mid-week Lenten services underway

CANASTOTA>> Grace Lutheran Church will hold mid-week Lenten services on Wednesdays, March 15, 22, 29 and April 5 at the church, 3965 Carter Road. Soup suppers will be held at 6 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. For information, call (315) 697-2128.

Casino Nite planned for March 18

CANASTOTA>> St. Agatha’s Church will hold a Luck of the Irish Casino Nite at the Rusty Rail on Saturday, March 18 from 7-11 p.m. Members of the public are invited to try their luck at their favorite gaming table to win tickets for a chance at donated gift baskets. Special green drinks will be available to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Tickets are available at St. Agatha’s Parish Office or at St. Agatha’s before and after Masses the next two weeks. The parish office is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or call (315) 6977104. The $50 donation includes buffet and 10 raffle tickets.

Pancakes served at Madison UMC

MADISON>> Madison United Methodist Church will hold a pancake breakfast Saturday, March 25 from 7-10 a.m. at the church, Route 20. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, home fries, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for ages 5-12.

Bluegrass band will perform at Augusta Church

MADISON>> Madison United Methodist Church will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the church, Route 20. Take outs will be available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12.

Senior ministry offered Wednesdays

VERONA>> St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold a Christian Ministry for Seniors each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 4897 Old Oneida Road. There will be coffee and conversation, Bible study, and at 10:30 a.m. a special program will be held. There will also be exercise and lunch at noon.