Melkite-Greek Catholic Bishop to Celebrate Liturgy

Nicholas Samra, auxiliary bishop of the Western region of the Melkite-Greek Catholic Church in the United States of America, will celebrate a liturgy on Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Melkite-Greek Catholic Church, 706 S. Lemon St., Fullerton. Bishop Nicholas is the founding pastor of the Eastern Catholic parish in which most of its members are originally from the Middle East. Melkite Catholic originates from the Apostolic Church of Antioch, founded by Ss. Peter and Paul in the first century. Worship is conducted according to the liturgy of the Church of Byzantium in Greek, Arabic and English. For information, call (714) 992-0652.

The Mission Viejo chapter of Christian Women’s Aglow Fellowship will present Janice Calhoun as guest speaker at its monthly brunch meeting on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. at A Special Touch restaurant, 24256 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. Janice Calhoun is a musician, Bible teacher and evangelist. Cost is $7.50. Reservations deadline is Monday. For information, call (714) 583-7546.

A 12-week beginning numerology class will be held Mondays starting Jan. 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Sparks of Truth Chapel, 1782 Iowa St., Costa Mesa. Class fee is $60 and advance registration is required. The Sparks of Truth Chapel is a healing ministry. It is a nondenominational, metaphysical Christian church. For information, call (714) 751-7303.

Rabbi Mark Miller of Temple Bat Yahm and Rabbi Steven Einstein of Temple B’Nai Tzedek will jointly host a luncheon program on Jan. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Miller will speak on “Jewish Identity--How to Live and Transmit It” while Einstein will speak on “Intermarriage--Is It a Symptom or a Cure?” A panel discussion will follow the discussions. For information, call (714) 644-1999.