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Church offers ash Wednesday service on Feb. 6
By Times Staff Writer
Published January 30, 2008
ST. PETERSBURG Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 6315 Central Ave., will hold its Ash Wednesday service, with the imposition of ashes, at 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Call (727) 347-1226. ST. PETERSBURG Polish Catholics plan Solemn Mass St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church, 2175 Pinellas Point Drive S, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Solemn Mass on Feb. 10. A buffet-style lunch will be served. Reservations are required. Call (727) 867-7290. ST. PETERSBURG Synagogue will join in World Wide Wrap Congregation B'nai Israel will join synagogues around the world Sunday in the World Wide Wrap. The event teaches men and women how to wrap tefillin, or phylacteries, worn on weekday mornings for prayers. Tefillin consist of two black cubes with black straps attached to each cube. In each are scrolls of parchment inscribed with four passages from the Torah. One is worn on the forehead and the other on the arm. Scripture is recited as the wearer binds the leather around his arm. The program begins at 8:45 a.m. at Congregation B'nai Israel, 300 58th St. N. The guest speaker is former Boca Ciega standout Ben Pincus, who plays in the Israel Baseball League. A free brunch will begin at 9:30 a.m. Call (727) 381-4900.
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